Auntie Derek’s Daytime Tea - Monday 6/22/26

Clive Davis -- the legendary music mogul who helped launch the careers of icons like Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Kelly Clarkson, and more -- is dead ... TMZ has confirmed.

Diddy's company is being sued after allegedly failing to close a multi-million dollar deal to sell his home on Star Island near Miami.

Tyler Perry's male sexual assault accuser claims the star refuses to sit for a deposition unless there's a guarantee Tyler won't be asked about his sexual orientation ... but Tyler's lawyer is calling BS.

5:03 PM PT -- Dameka Davis, attorney for the Rebel label, tells TMZ ... “Sexyy Red is overwhelmed with grief at the devastating loss of her dear friend and artistic collaborator, Tay Keith. Tay was a brilliant artist, and through his close musical partnership with Sexyy, he became a genuine friend to everyone at Rebel. We send our sincerest condolences to Tay Keith’s family and loved ones."Dameka adds ... "Royalty negotiations are handled by labels -- not artists -- and I’ve worked closely with the legal counsel and team for Tay Keith to finalize the royalty agreement to fully compensate him for his valuable contributions as a musical collaborator with Sexyy. In fact, we were in the final stages of getting Tay Keith fully compensated before his shocking passing this week. We are expediting the finalization of this work with Tay Keith’s attorney so that full payment can be made to his estate as soon as possible.”

Kevin Hart believes his ex-assistant Miesha Shakes should cough up a 5-figure sum for violating a confidentiality agreement where he says she agreed not to spill about him … TMZ has learned.

Mystikal's son says he's hoping for the best for his father ... even if he's not quite ready to visit him in prison.

Officials are looking into assault allegations made against New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith over the weekend ... with police telling TMZ Sports the case is currently under review.

Swizz Beatz has joined a federal copyright lawsuit accusing a North Carolina waterfront venue of playing DMX’s songs without proper licensing.

Once known as one of Meek Mill’s closest childhood friends, Salahudin “Dean” Reddy is headed to federal prison for eight summers.

The Pooh Shiesty case recently experienced a significant delay, so that might change Lontrell Williams Sr.'s request.

Britney Spears says she's keeping her fingers crossed to have another chance at motherhood telling fans she wants to have a ... baby one more time.

Britney Spears says there's a reason her Instagram looks more rebellious in recent years ... tracing it back to an alleged theft at her home that she says left her feeling violated and completely powerless.

Brad Pitt and Ines De Ramon are sparking speculation after a secret wedding and baby news.

Liam Payne's young son is the sole Beneficiary of the legendary singer's estate ... and now we know how many millions the 9-year-old has coming to him.

"The Real Housewives of Miami" star Lisa Hochstein is no longer being criminally prosecuted for allegedly spying on her ex-husband Dr. Lenny Hochstein during their nasty divorce.

Morocco captain and Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case ... but he insists the matter is only moving forward because he's a celebrity.

Lil E's death marks the second shooting death of a prominent Indianapolis rapper in just weeks, as violence grips the city's music scene.

Josh Sanders went from fighting to win "The Voice" to fighting for custody of his kids ... in what's shaping up to be an incredibly messy legal battle with his estranged wife.

Paget Brewster seemingly lost her 'criminal mind' for a moment ... tearing into a reviewer just doing her job -- though she issued an apology shortly after.

Judge Judy is appealing a federal court ruling that dismissed her defamation lawsuit over false claims linking her to efforts to help the Menendez brothers.

Kanye West's upcoming shows in the United States are in Tampa, Chicago, and San Antonio, which Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is not happy about.

The Oscar-winning actor shared the news in an Instagram video.

Ice Cube and Nia Long are reuniting to star in a third film in the "Are We There Yet?" comedy franchise, titled "Are They Gone Yet?"

'Love Island' bombshell Alannah Keyser is in hot water after a video appearing to alledgedly show her singing a racial slur started circulating online.