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Ryan Naumann

Ryan Naumann joined Us Weekly as the full-time Senior Legal Editor in June 2025, where he breaks exclusive stories on Hollywood’s court battles from Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to the latest Real Housewives arrest. Prior to that, Ryan served as the Digital News Director at In Touch, Life & Style and Closer. He started his career as an intern at the website/television show TMZ in 2009, which led to his hiring as a producer for the outlet. Throughout his career, he has served as the VP of News for Empire Media Group, editor-in-chief of Radar Online, and was a cofounder of the entertainment news website The Blast. Ryan was born and raised in Southern California. He graduated from California State University, Fullerton, in 2012. He currently resides in Los Angeles, where he raises his 4-year-old Miniature Schnauzer named Piper.

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Inside the Case Against Nick Reiner and Where He Stands With His Siblings

On February 23, Nick Reiner appeared at the Los Angeles Superior Court, where his lawyer entered a plea of not guilty to the brutal murder of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, late last year. Dressed in a brown, jail-issued jumpsuit and sporting a shaved head and facial hair, the 32-year-old sat behind a […]

Rachel Zoe’s Divorce From Rodger Berman Plays Out on ‘RHOBH’: What to Know

Rachel Zoe’s Divorce From Rodger Berman Plays Out on ‘RHOBH’: What to Know

Fashion stylist Rachel Zoe filed for divorce from Rodger Berman in July 2025 after 26 years of marriage, and the split has become a central story line on her first season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Zoe has opened up on the Bravo show about broken trust, their entangled business relationship and the […]

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Late ‘General Hospital’ Star Johnny Wactor’s Mom Gains Access to His iPhone

A judge has allowed late General Hospital star Johnny Wactor’s mom to gain access to his laptop and iPhone, nearly two years after his murder, Us Weekly can exclusively report. During a January 21 hearing held in Los Angeles Superior Court, Scarlett Wactor’s petition was granted after the court instructed Apple to provide Scarlett with […]

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Mormon Wives’ Miranda's Ex Facing New Legal Trouble After Police Run-In

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Miranda McWhorter’s ex-husband, Chase McWhorter, is facing new legal troubles after being pulled over for a fourth time for issues while driving, Us Weekly can exclusively report. On January 25, Chase was pulled over by Bluffdale Police in Utah. The reality star was cited with a misdemeanor for […]

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Charlie Sheen Trying to Settle $15 Million Battle With Ex-Wife Over Twin Sons

Charlie Sheen is attempting to work out a deal with his ex-wife Brooke Mueller after she accused him of owing her $15 million in back child support and interest, Us Weekly can exclusively report. On January 29, Mueller filed court docs where she asked the court to postpone the upcoming hearing on the matter. The […]

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Shannen Doherty’s Estate Fight Her Ex Kurt Ex Over $1 Million Texas Mansion

Shannen Doherty’s estate is fighting to gain access to the late actress’ ex-husband Kurt Iswarienko’s financial records as they fight him over money he allegedly owes, Us Weekly can exclusively report. On January 30, Iswarienko filed court docs seeking to shut down a subpoena issued to an Airbnb-type website called Wanderfired off by Doherty’s team. […]

RHOSLC Mary Cosby Son Robert Divorce Settlement All The Details

Mary Cosby’s Son Robert’s Divorce Settled as He Remains Behind Bars in Jail

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby’s son, Robert Cosby, and his ex-wife, Alexiana Smokoff, have finalized their divorce, Us Weekly can exclusively report. On January 14, a hearing was held in the divorce brought by Smokoff against Robert, who remains behind bars over alleged assault and trespassing accusations. Robert did not […]

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David Hasselhoff’s Kids Set to Inherit $1M After Selling Late Mom’s Home

David Hasselhoff’s daughters are set to inherit over $1 million after quietly selling their mom Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff’s home, Us Weekly can exclusively reveal. Documents obtained by Us show that Taylor Ann Hasselhoff-Fiore and Hayley Hasselhoff are set to receive around $1.8 million from Pamela’s estate. This includes the $1.38 million collected from offloading her Los […]

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Hailey Bieber’s Sister Alaia Facing Jail Time Over Alleged Bar Fight

Hailey Bieber’s sister, Alaia Baldwin Aronow, is facing potential jail time after being officially charged over her 2024 arrest, where she was accused of throwing her tampon at a woman, Us Weekly can exclusively report. On January 26, Georgia prosecutors filed court docs that list the four misdemeanor criminal charges they brought against Aronow, which […]

Aaron Carters Mom Throws Fit Over Late Pop Stars Assets

Aaron Carter's Mom Jane Fighting His Estate Over Late Pop Star’s Assets

Aaron Carter’s mom was involved in a recent fight with the late pop star’s estate over the value of the assets he left behind, Us Weekly can exclusively report. On January 22, Aileen Federizo, the rep for Carter’s estate, revealed details of the dispute in new court docs. Federizo claimed Carter’s mom, Jane Schneck, did […]

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Doctor Fighting RHOA’s Shamea Morton Over Alleged Permanent Injuries

The doctor who is being sued by The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Shamea Morton over an alleged chemical peel gone wrong is fighting back in court, Us Weekly can exclusively report. On December 19, 2025, Jing Jing Wong Harris, M.D. denied all allegations of wrongdoing in the suit brought by Morton. The doctor said […]

Feature Ellen DeGeneres Fighting Woman in Court Over Alleged 2023 Car Crash

Ellen DeGeneres Fighting Woman Over Alleged 2023 Car Crash

Ellen DeGeneres is fighting back against a woman who sued her over a 2023 California car crash, claiming she was never served with the legal documents despite the alleged victim saying otherwise. “On December 23, 2025, certain documents were dropped off at the receptionist desk at Neuman + Associates. Neuman + Associates is not Ms. […]

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Anna Cardwell’s Widower Eldridge Toney Expecting 1st Baby With Fiancee

Anna “Chickadee” Cardwell’s widower, Eldridge Toney, is expecting his first baby with fiancée Jessie English. “We are highly excited!! I’ve had the step-dad title for years, and I finally will have a child of my own,” Toney exclusively shared with Us Weekly on Monday, January 26. “I think I will make a great father. We […]

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Hulk Hogan’s Estate Hit With $10M Demand Over Late Wrestler’s Beer Company

Hulk Hogan’s estate was hit with an eight-figure demand from a company that claims the beer company the late wrestler launched shortly before his death ripped off their idea, Us Weekly can exclusively report. On Tuesday, January 20, Carma HoldCo Inc., a holding company specializing in celebrity licensing and branding, filed court docs in Florida […]

Blake Lively Told Friend She Had Director Ask Trainer About Her Weight

Blake Lively's Text Reveals She Was Aware Baldoni Asked About Her Weight

An alleged text sent by Blake Lively is reopening questions about Justin Baldoni‘s comments to her trainer, Us Weekly can exclusively report. On Tuesday, January 20, a text message that Lively sent to a third party was submitted into evidence as part of the actress’ legal battle with Baldoni over alleged sexual harassment on the […]

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Parents of Timothy Busfield’s Accusers Involved in Separate Injury Lawsuit

The parents of the two children accusing Timothy Busfield of sexual abuse are involved in an unrelated ongoing lawsuit over alleged injuries the dad suffered, Us Weekly can exclusively report. On August 12, 2024, Ronald Rodis and Angele LaSalle filed a lawsuit against Southwest Executive Suites and various other defendants. In the filing, the married […]

Taylor Swift Will Not Be Called as a Witness by Justin Baldoni in Blake Lively Trial Source

Will Taylor Swift Be a Witness in Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively's Trial?

Taylor Swift has found herself connected to the It Ends With Us legal drama thanks to her friendship with Blake Lively — but will Justin Baldoni ask her to take the stand if the case goes to trial? A source connected to Baldoni’s legal team tells Us Weekly that it would be “next to impossible […]

Blake Livelys It Ends With Us Trainer Claims Justin Baldoni Made Him Feel Uncomfortable

Blake Lively’s Trainer Claims Justin Baldoni Made Him Feel ‘Uncomfortable’

Blake Lively’s longtime trainer and friend Don Saladino is recalling his interactions with Justin Baldoni. In a court declaration exclusively obtained by Us Weekly on Wednesday, January 21, Saladino said he communicated with Baldoni, 41, over text and by phone “a handful of times” primarily in February 2023. “He provided information on his nutrition and […]

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Magnolia Network's Candis and Andy Meredith Divorce Years After Controversy

Former Magnolia Network stars Candis and Andy Meredith have ended their marriage years after a scandal erupted and resulted in their show being taken off the air, Us Weekly can exclusively report. Us obtained a divorce judgment entered in a Utah court on March 25, 2025, by Candis, 43, and Andy. The paperwork states the […]

Chris Brown Begs Judge to Not Allow Talk of Ex Rihanna During Trial

Chris Brown Begs Judge to Ban Talk About Ex Rihanna at $90M Dog Attack Trial

Chris Brown is pleading with a Los Angeles judge not to allow any talk of the domestic violence incident involving his ex-girlfriend Rihanna, which led to his arrest, at an upcoming trial, Us Weekly can exclusively report. On Friday, January 16, Brown, 36, filed court docs arguing there should be no mention of Rihanna, 37, […]

Stefon Diggs Ex Drops Paternity Suit After DNA Test Comes Back

Stefon Diggs' Ex Drops Lawsuit After Alleged DNA Test Bombshell

Stefon Diggs’ ex Aileen Lopera dropped her paternity and child support lawsuit against the NFL star, days after her lawyer claimed a DNA test proved Diggs was the father, Us Weekly can exclusively report. On Tuesday, January 20, Lopera filed court docs requesting the dismissal of her entire case against Diggs, 32. Lopera’s attorney, Tamar […]

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