'Golden Bachelor' Star Mel Owens Coughs Up $1 Million to Ex-Wife Owed in Divorce

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'Golden Bachelor' star Mel Owens paid off the nearly $1 million he owed his ex-wife, Fabiana Owens, under their divorce settlement ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, it looks like the reality star has officially resolved the 7-figure debt he owed Fabiana in their December 2024 divorce settlement.

The divorce turned ugly in late 2025, when Fabiana told the court Mel had yet to pay the money owed to her, despite him being on "The Golden Bachelor." She asked for Mel’s 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 2,768-square-foot home to be sold off to come up with the cash if he didn’t cough up the dough.

Eric Dane Ex-GF Priya Jain Donates $10K to GoFundMe

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Eric Dane's ex-girlfriend Priya Jain has donated $10,000 to his GoFundMe following his death last week.

Priya and Eric dated for about a year after first being linked in November 2024 ... and her quiet donation comes as Hollywood pals and fans alike continue to dump money into the fundraising page, which is meant to support his two teenage daughters after he lost his life to ALS.

We've had an eye on the GoFundMe ... and it is nearing a half a mill in donations ... including from major Hollywood names such as Hailey Bieber and "Euphoria" creator Sam Levinson -- who dropped $20K each. Other sizeable contributions have come from Gwyneth Paltrow's husband, Brad Falchuk, and Lala Kent's ex, producer Randall Emmett, who threw in $10K each. Madonna's longtime manager Guy Oseary and Disney President Dana Walden also gave $5K each.

As we told you, 53-year-old Eric died last Thursday after being diagnosed with ALS in spring 2025. He is survived by his once-estranged wife Rebecca Gayheart and his two daughters, Billie and Georgia.

The "Grey's Anatomy" star has been open about his experiences with the progressive neurodegenerative disease and used his platform to advocate for further ALS research, as there's no known cure.

Jimmy Kimmel Supporters Flooded FCC With Complaints After Kirk Comments

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The FCC received a ton of complaints after Jimmy Kimmel made a controversial comment regarding Charlie Kirk ... but a vast majority of them weren't knocking Jimmy.

We've received the complaints sent to the federal agency back in September 2025 through a Freedom of Information Act request to see how many people bashed Kimmel to the government ... and we actually found that a lot more were fans of the star writing in -- alleging censorship by the feds.

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Many people argued the government was infringing on the First Amendment by forcing Kimmel off the air ... and they called out FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr for his comments about the talk show host.

Baylen Dupree Tourette's Tics Aren't About Feelings or Intent

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John Davidson's Tourette's tic -- which resulted in the disability activist screaming out a racial slur during an awards broadcast -- isn't necessarily about his true feelings coming out ... so says a reality star with firsthand knowledge of the disorder.

Baylen Dupree -- star of the hit show "Baylen Out Loud" -- released a statement Tuesday about Sunday's incident ... saying she felt she needed to say something as a person who deals with tics as well.

Baylen writes these verbal tics are not thoughts, opinions, or beliefs hidden deep beneath the surface -- they are involuntary impulses -- no different than a hiccup or a sneeze.

Guess The MTV Babe In This Sexy Swimsuit 👙!

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Turn up your Tuesday with this fun game of GUESS WHO! Can you guess which reality TV babe flaunted her bikini bod in these eye-popping pics?!

She spends most of her time in Florida ... and notoriously rose to fame on MTV's "Siesta Key."

Hit the gallery for the reveal, and then see if you can find the MTV words below ...

'Love Is Blind' Amber Morrison Driver's License Shows Actual Age

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“Love Is Blind” star Amber Morrison has been getting dragged by the age police ... but TMZ’s got the documentation to shut that down.

We’ve obtained a copy of her driver’s license showing her DOB as April 2, 1991, confirming she’s 34 ... not older, despite internet trolls loudly insisting otherwise.

It’s honestly a rough situation. Sources close to Amber tell us she’s a full-time working mom who doesn’t have hours to obsess over her appearance ... which has been at the center of cruel online digs.

BAFTA N-Word Controversy BBC Caught Other Racial Slur Incident Before Air

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The BBC is under fire for failing to edit out the N-word from its broadcast of the BAFTAs ... though the organization has reportedly told employees it did catch another slur.

Here's the deal ... Kate Phillips -- the Chief Content Officer for the British Broadcasting Company -- sent an email to staff members apologizing that the racial slur involuntarily thrown at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo by Tourette's activist John Davidson wasn't edited out of the broadcast.

However, Phillips also seemingly praised editors in the staff email because they "removed another racial slur from the broadcast.”

TMZ Live Stream Come Into Our Office and Watch News Happen!!!

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We want you to be a part of TMZ, so every weekday, between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM PT, we take you inside our newsroom via live stream.

You never know what you're gonna get ... a big story that breaks, an argument erupts in the room, or someone's just joking around.

Your comments are a big part of the stream, and the staff spends a lot of time speaking directly to you. Every day is different!

We also use our live stream to produce our "TMZ Live" TV show.

Maury Povich I Am NOT the Host for a Bonnie Blue Special!!!

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In the case of Bonnie Blue's pregnancy ... Maury Povich is NOT the father -- nor the right person to host a special to find the guy!

The longtime TV host helped clear up paternity confusion for a number of years on his show "Maury" ... so, when social media users learned Bonnie was pregnant after banging 400 dudes, some started tagging him on social media.

While Maury might've been expected to jump at the chance to get involved, it seems the star's loving retirement ... with the official account for the now-ended "Maury" show replying on X, "Stop tagging me."

Hilary Duff Pays Tribute To 'Lizzie McGuire' Dad Robert Carradine

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Hilary Duff is mourning the loss of her TV dad following the tragic death of Robert Carradine.

Duff, who played his onscreen daughter in "Lizzie McGuire," shared an emotional Instagram tribute Monday night after Carradine's family confirmed he died, taking his own life following a nearly two-decade battle with Bipolar Disorder.

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"This one hurts," Duff wrote. "It's really hard to face this reality about an old friend. There was so much warmth in the McGuire family and I always felt so cared for by my on-screen parents. I'll be forever grateful for that. I'm deeply sad to learn Bobby was suffering. My heart aches for him, his family and everyone who loved him."

'The Real L Word' Francine Beppu Dead at 43

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Francine Beppu, who appeared on Showtime’s "The Real L Word," has died at the age of 43.

A family spokesperson tells TMZ she passed away February 17 at her home in Honolulu. The cause of death is not being disclosed at this time.

In a statement, the family expressed they were "deeply grateful to know how cherished she was and how brightly she will continue to shine," adding they kindly ask for privacy and time as they grieve. Plans for a celebration of life will be announced when the family is ready.

Lisa Rinna Thinks She Was Drugged at 'Traitors' Premiere Party

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Lisa Rinna thinks she was drugged with something at "The Traitors" Season 4 premiere party on January 8, TMZ has learned.

Sources familiar with the situation tell us ... Lisa's 'Traitors' co-star Colton Underwood noticed Lisa was completely inebriated. Because Colton says he knew Lisa didn't have that much to drink -- he was with her the whole night -- so he became concerned, according to our sources.

We're told Colton notified Lisa's team, who got her out of there after a group pic.

Guess The 'Too Hot to Handle' Blazing Bikini Babe

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This insanely hot beauty is known for being on a hit Netflix dating show ... but she's also done plenty of modeling.

The hottie is mostly known as a TV personality ... but with 6 million followers on Instagram alone -- fans want to know what she is up to.

Still unsure? Hit up the gallery for the reveal!

Kris Jenner Slams Ray J For ‘Publicly Terrorizing' Kim

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Kris Jenner says Ray J has been making her daughter Kim Kardashian’s life hell for the past two decades — and now she wants him held accountable, TMZ has learned.

The famous momager filed a declaration in her ongoing defamation case against Ray J, detailing her feelings about him. Kris claims she sued her daughter’s ex-boyfriend after he made “outrageous and untrue” allegations that Kris and Kim were being investigated by the Feds.

Maxi Shield 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Star Dead at 51

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Maxi Shield, the Australian drag performer best known for being a standout contestant on "RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under," has died.

The news of her death was announced by fellow drag queen and friend, Vanity, who said in part via Instagram ... "We are all mourning the loss of an incredible icon, friend, and our beloved sister. Thank you for the laughs, the cackles, and the magic you brought into our lives."

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It's not clear when Maxi -- born Kristopher Elliot -- died, and a cause was also not disclosed by Vanity, but Maxi announced last fall she'd been diagnosed with throat cancer.

Guess Who This '90s Sitcom Star Is!!!

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Sometimes all it takes is one iconic face to trigger pure ’90s nostalgia -- but only true sitcom superfans will clock who this mystery legend is!

This TV titan has racked up plenty of Emmys, SAG Awards and Golden Globes ... and if you’re still stuck, his last name rhymes with "glamour."

We caught up with him in L.A. back in 2020 ... and he sounded off on local bars in the city, and gave us his thoughts about celebrities sticking their noses into politics. Can you guess who it is?!