Spencer Prattand Heidi Montagare going scorched earth on city officials in Los Angeles after losing their home in a wildfire ... saying some head-scratching decisions are to blame.
The reality TV stars are suing the city of Los Angeles and the L.A. Department of Water and Power over damage their Pacific Palisades home suffered in the Palisades Fire.
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According to the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Spencer and Heidi say the city and DWP failed on multiple levels ... from infrastructure to water management.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Cheryl Hines might be just one little wind shift away from their home going up in flames, based on this aerial view of their 'hood after the Palisades Fire.
Check it out ... their Brentwood mansion is still standing with a massive line of red fire retardant right near the property showing just how close it came to the danger. Kennedy's house is at the end of the street, and it appears the neighboring homes are all safe too.
High winds are still threatening the ritzy neighborhood so he's probably relieved about the extra protection from the fire retardant. Although the Palisades Fire has burned over 23,000 acres, firefighters are nearing 70% containment.
Rick Caruso is calling on President Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom to put aside their petty political beef, and band together to help folks reeling from the Los Angeles wildfires.
The billionaire developer joined us on "TMZ Live" Thursday and we asked him how Newsom should approach Trump's upcoming visit, seeing as how the two politicians absolutely detest each other.
Rick says Trump and Newsom need to remember they're both public servants, and the crisis in L.A. demands they work together and find common ground to help the thousands of Angelenos who have lost their homes and jobs.
Candy Spelling's not sure if she's going to rebuild after the devastating Pacific Palisades wildfire destroyed her home ... but, no matter what she chooses, she's got a friend with a head for real estate who can help out -- "Million Dollar Listing" star Josh Flagg!
We caught up with Candy outside celebrity hot spot Craig's in West Hollywood Tuesday night ... and, we had to ask her about losing her home after living there for more than 50 years -- and, Spelling told us it's a tremendously sad time.
Spelling says her fondest memories in Malibu revolve around her late husband -- megaproducer Aaron Spelling -- and, she's thinking about going back to rebuild on the same lot.
"Selling Sunset" stars Mary and Romain Bonnet may not be sold on Los Angeles these days ... we've learned their marital home has been hit by thieves.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... the married Netflix couple are the latest stars in Hollywood to be targeted amid a series of high-profile break-ins in Los Angeles, as their home in the City of Angels was ransacked by burglars last week.
We're told the crooks made their way into Mary and Romain's Los Angeles-area home through an unlocked door during the evening hours last week ... and helped themselves to over $130K worth of stuff, including jewelry, purses, and handbags.
A Los Angeles home belonging to NBA player Ty Jerome was burglarized last week, and cops tell TMZ Sports they're still on the hunt for the supects.
We're told the break-in happened at around 7:30 PM on Jan. 17 ... when thieves gained entry to the residence through a broken glass window.
Cops say the criminals took off a short time after getting in -- and as of now, it's unclear what -- if anything -- was taken. Jerome has been away from the area in recent days while on the road playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Pacific Palisades residents aren't leaving their neighborhood for good ... because well-connected real estate sources say many want to come back -- even though the recovery timeline for the community is up in the air.
TMZ spoke to more than 10 powerful L.A. real estate brokers working at major companies like The Agency, Compass, Sotheby's and Coldwell Banker ... and, the consensus is many of their clients who owned homes in the devastated neighborhoods have expressed interest in holding onto the land and rebuilding.
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We're told many people who own land in the neighborhoods are "circling the wagons," preparing themselves for a long rebuild. They love the area, and they have no plans to leave ... no matter the hurdles in the coming months and years.
The iconic "Home Alone" mansion has officially sold -- snagging more than the asking price at $5.5 million after less than a year on the market.
The Winnetka, Illinois home was first listed for $5.25 million in May 2024 -- but it looks like the new owners really wanted their own slice of holiday movie history, digging deep into their pockets to snag the iconic pad in the Chicago suburbs.
Tim and Trisha Johnson made a pretty penny on the sale, having bought the place for $1.585 million in 2012.
Fergie "Just Can't Get Enough" of the men and women who've worked tirelessly to battle the ongoing wildfires in the region -- including one blaze that threatened her home.
The pop star met with a bunch of first responders in the wake of the L.A. wildfires ... and offered up her heartfelt gratitude on Instagram for their firefighting efforts.
Fergie made it clear it was an "honor" to mingle with the firefighters outside the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. ... where agencies including the L.A. County and City fire departments, Cal Fire state personnel, and National Guard troops set up camp to battle the Eaton Fire, one of several infernos plaguing the Greater Los Angeles area, and provide support for affected residents.
Ben Affleck's home is becoming a magnet for law enforcement activity ... a couple days after a visit from the FBI and sheriff's deputies, Ben had an animated interaction with police right outside his front gate.
Video shows Ben pulling out of his Brentwood home in his BMW Tuesday ... and there are a couple cops sitting in a car on the street in front of his driveway ... and Ben rolls down his window and voices frustration.
It's hard to make out what exactly has Ben so upset, but it sounds like he's pissed over some private security giving him the third degree as he enters and exits his home.
Jessica Simpson is determined to unload her L.A.-area home amid troubles in her marriage and the ongoing wildfires plaguing the region ... so much so, she's significantly slashed the price.
Here's what we know ... the singer listed her Hidden Hills, Calif. residence for $17.9 million earlier this week -- days before she confirmed her separation from husband Eric Johnsonand as wildfires across the city began threatening her star-studded neighborhood.
Jessica, who purchased the 7-bedroom property fromOzzy and Sharon Osbourne for $11.5 million in 2013, first listed the mansion for $22 million back in September 2023 ... but there weren't any serious takers during the months it was on the market. So, she pulled the listing last August.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has an enthusiast vocal ally in her corner amid the backlash over her response to the wildfires -- and it’s none other than the mayor of Inglewood, a city that adjoins L.A.
We caught up with James T. Butts, and he blasted Bass' critics as "misguided" -- and even went on to praise her as one of the most conscientious, confident elected officials he's ever seen.
Check out the clip ... Butts dives into why he believes Bass is excelling in an impossible situation, highlighting the lack of resources she's had to navigate while proving her leadership chops.
Spencer Pratt says he feels like a ghost after losing everything he has in the Pacific Palisades wildfire ... and the weight of starting life from zero and figuring out a way to provide for his family is hitting him hard.
The reality TV star joined us Monday on "TMZ Live" and he opened up to us about watching his life literally go up in smoke ... and it's emotional.
Spencer was born and raised in the Palisades and he says losing his house, all his possessions and his parents' house makes him feel empty and hollow.
Spencer Pratt literally fled his Pacific Palisades home before it burned down with just the shirt on his back ... which is evident from the new video obtained by TMZ.
Spencer and his wife Heidi were at Marshall's in Santa Barbara Sunday, wearing the same shirt he was wearing last Tuesday when the massive fire erupted in his neighborhood, torching the family house he shares with his wife, Heidi Montag, and their 2 kids.
Spencer and Heidi lost everything in the fire, and he's already moving to rebuild their lives. He's trying to get Hulu to do a show with his family, which will help with the enormous cost of rebuilding and restoring.
The FBI checked in on Ben Affleck over the weekend and we got images of agents at the actor's L.A. home ... but he was not in any trouble with the law ... TMZ has learned.
Bobby Berk’s former pad in the Hollywood Hills has strutted off the market in style, fetching the full asking price ... TMZ has learned.
Real estate sources tell TMZ ... the former Netflix star sold his 4-bedroom, 2,924-square-foot abode on Friday for the full asking price of $2.5 million. It's a nice profit seeing he originally purchased the home in in 2019 for $1,375,000.
The "Queer Eye" interior design expert redid the modern home from top to bottom all by himself ... of course! The primary suite features a spa-like bath and a huge walk-in closet. The gourmet kitchen includes high end appliances, marble counters and chic brass cabinets.
