Auntie Derek's Daytime Tea - Thursday 7/2/26

Jermaine Jackson looks like he no longer has to cough up millions of dollars to his rape accuser ... a judge voided the $6.5 million default judgment against him because the woman did not use his legal name while trying to serve him the lawsuit ... TMZ has learned.

Chris Brown is on the hook for a massive judgement to his ex-housekeeper after a jury found him liable for her injuries from a dog attack on his property, TMZ has learned.

Cardi B settles Tasha K's $110K legal fee fight for $60,000, but her husband and companies guarantee the debt.

Will Smith’s former friend, Bilaal Salaam, claims Jada Pinkett-Smith is refusing to set a date to be grilled about alleged threats ... TMZ has learned.

If Soulja Boy doesn't pay what he owes his ex soon, his current $4.2 million dollar debt is going to pop off ... by about $1,000 in daily interest!

LeBron James didn't chose free agency over the Los Angeles Lakers overnight ... Rich Paul says The King's odds to return to the Lakers were hovering at around 80% until LBJ decided to move on.

NBA star Lonzo Ball is calling bull on how LaVar Ball says his split went down with his wife Tina ... Lonzo says his mom was darn near forced to leave.

Ginuwine is heading towards marriage again ... 'cause TMZ has learned the R&B star is engaged to 28-year-old Miami realtor Jannette Escartin.

Addison Rae's getting dragged into a nasty court battle involving her dad, Monty Lopez, and his estranged wife ... he's asking a judge to step in and stop his ex from posting about his famous daughter amid their bitter split ...TMZ has learned.