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Daily Telegraph
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Telegraph
How Christina Haack split property portfolio with ex husband
Christina Haack has shed some light on her divorce settlement with Josh Hall, hinting she feels 'screwed' over by the agreement they finally reached. Speaking on SiriusXM's 'Jeff Lewis Live', the reality star revealed she 'signed something' to get rid of the drama with her ex for good. 'There's like a process after the process. It was resolved in mediation after I think 12 hours.' When Lewis asked the interior designer if she was happy with how the settlement turned out, she noted she wasn't interested in divulging all the details. 'I heard a saying once, like, if you both think you're screwed … I don't know how it goes,' she said. 'Look, it's not great, but I guess it's done.' Co-host Shane Douglas clarified the phrase: 'If both parties are equally unhappy after the negotiation, then you got what you want.' Although the details of the settlement haven't been revealed, Haack teased that she will stop by Lewis' show again when they become public record. MORE: Neighbours at war over tycoon's 'iceberg' basement 'King's not having it': Charles' wild blow up 'Misfit': Neighbours unleash on Meghan Last month, the embittered exes finalised their split. A rep for Haack told Us Weekly, 'Christina is pleased to confirm that a settlement has been reached through mediation. 'She extends her sincere appreciation to her lawyer, Laura Wasser, and her team for their professional guidance and support throughout the process.' The HGTV star also praised her legal team on her social media, Realtor reports. 'You are all a true class act. I loved watching you in action and how you handle everything and everyone with class and grace,' Haack said on her Instagram story. 'I appreciate you all beyond words. I have learned so much under your guidance.' The settlement came as a shock to fans and Haack, who previously lamented the ongoing legal proceedings during an appearance on the show 'Jeff Lewis Has Issues.' 'We're not even close [to a settlement]. We're going to be going to trial, I hear. It's going to be fun. Can't wait,' she said. She claimed that Hall asked the court to force her to pay his legal fees, noting that she has not yet been 'ordered' to do so but that she has been supporting him financially. The court hasn't 'ordered me yet, but he's been asking me [for money],' she said. 'I've already had to give a little something, but then he bought a Bentley. 'I gave him money to live, and he bought a Bentley, but he also doesn't have a job, so …' According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, Haack asked that neither she nor Hall pay spousal support, adding that she wanted her ex to pay her lawyer fees. On the flip side, Hall requested spousal support and asked Haack to pay his lawyer fees. In response to Haack's interview rant about him, Hall's spokesperson shared a comment on his behalf, quoting a Mariah Carey song. 'It's sad Christina must resort to low blow about her ex Josh to promote her new show,' it read in part. 'She should focus on her new boyfriend and stop talking about Josh. As the great Mariah Carey once sang, 'Why you so obsessed with me?' We wish Christina the best. 'Christina knows nothing about Josh's life, and it's sad she keeps speculation. Her accusations are baseless.' Sharing a screenshot of the statement on her Instagram account, Haack vented her fury about the comment. 'I just threw up in my mouth. Quoting a Mariah Carey song is a new low … even for you,' she wrote. 'Trust me idgaf about Josh's life. I do however care about his bts tactics. Narcissism at its finest,' she added. Hall filed for divorce from Haack in July 2024 after three years of marriage. The pair have the past few months embroiled in a bitter feud with Haack accusing her ex of trying to take her money and her property, allegations that he has vehemently denied. The former couple have been at odds over the HGTV star's $US4.5 million ($A6.9 million) Tennessee farmhouse since their split last year. Back in February, Haack delisted her farmhouse again as Hall continued his legal battle to block the sale. The real estate investor first listed the property back in October, only to take it off the market three weeks later, when it was revealed that Hall had filed a temporary emergency order to try to halt the sale of the home, which is known as Parker Branch. Hall — who was living in the house when it was listed — claimed the property was put up for sale without his consent, despite him offering Haack a global settlement, which she turned down. Although Haack bought the home before she and Hall were married, he claimed in legal documents that the 'paydown of the mortgage during marriage' entitled him to a say in what happened to the property. Haack split from her first husband Tarek El Moussa in 2016. They had two children over their nine-year marriage. In 2018, she married Ant Anstead with the duo welcoming son, Hudson London, in 2019. Anstead and Haack split in 2021, with the reality TV star marrying Hall in 2022. It is understood she is now dating businessman Christopher Larocca. Parts of this story first appeared in Realtor and was republished with permission. Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox. MORE: Crumbling Toorak mansion linked to royals hits market Melb buyer's bold plan after forking $2m on home Aussie uni's sell-off to pay $72m in staff debt
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Christina Haack hints she was 'screwed' after 12-hour divorce talk with Josh Hall who 'wanted $3.5M'
Christina Haack, 41, has shared how she feels after finally settling her divorce from Josh Hall. While on Monday's episode of SiriusXM's Jeff Lewis Live she hinted that she felt a bit 'screwed' after a 12-hour mediation with her ex. 'I heard a saying once, like, if you both think you're screwed, then whatever you want. I don't know how it goes…' she said. 'Look, it's not great, but I guess it's done.' Haack and Hall first started dating in March 2021, got engaged that September and wed a month later in October. 'I'm grateful to have this behind me,' she wrote in an Instagram story shortly after the divorce was finalized on May 2. 'I can't wait to move on with my life and focus on what's ahead and all my blessings.' In the Stories post, she thanked her divorce lawyer, Laura Wasser. 'I loved watching you in action and how you handle everything and everyone with class and grace... I appreciate you all beyond words,' Haack wrote of the lawyer and her team, calling them 'all a true class act.' 'I heard a saying once, like, if you both think you're screwed, then whatever you want. I don't know how it goes…' she said. 'Look, it's not great, but I guess it's done.' Haack and Hall first started dating in March 2021, got engaged that September and wed a month later in October During the divorce, Haack claimed that Hall wanted $3.5 million from her. Hall disputed the claim. He has also been accused of transferring $35,000 from Haack's bank account to his own - which he also denied. Christina has one bright light in her life: She is now happily dating businessman Christopher Larocca, who she pictured with last month engaging in a wild PDA session while on holiday in Cabo San Lucas in DailyMail+ exclusive photos. Last month learned she has been suffering from health issues. The worrying news comes after her costly and painful divorce from third husband. As a result, The Flip Off star has been feeling sluggish overall, a source told the Daily Mail. Haack's symptoms include headaches, bloating, weight gain and body aches. She has also been more tired than usual, the source added. Now, the mother-of-three is taking some time for 'self love' so she can cope better. 'Christina is doing more meditation and carving out quiet time for herself when she gets down time from her busy work schedule,' our source said. 'And she will be working out more with yoga and Pilates. Walks on the beach are also on her to-do list because that calms her down.' Stress can trigger poor health. According to Mayo Clinic, high or low cortisol levels can cause a variety of symptoms, often related to stress and hormone imbalance. And the reality TV star also shared this selfie where she had on a red workout bra and matching leggings while at home 'High cortisol can lead to weight gain, muscle weakness, high blood pressure and mood changes, while low cortisol can cause fatigue, weight loss and skin changes,' the medical center claimed. Many of these symptoms overlap with other conditions, making diagnosis challenging. In May, Haack made her red carpet debut with Larocca at the For Your Consideration Emmy event. She was joined by ex-husband Tarek El Moussa and his wife Heather El Moussa - all three star together on HGTV's The Flip Off. Hall was initially involved in the competition series, with the two couples expected to compete 'to find, buy, renovate and flip a house for the biggest financial gain'. He was booted from the show shortly after they each filed for divorce in July 2024, one day apart. Haack went Instagram official with Larocca in January, sharing a snapshot sitting on his lap aboard a private plane. After the red carpet date, for which Haack and her new beau coordinated in black outfits, she took to Instagram to share photos and video clips. Engaging her nearly 2 million followers, she wrote in a caption: 'What an epic night last night and it was such an honor for us to be considered for an Emmy!!' Haack wore a long-sleeved satin mini dress, which she paired with sheer pantyhose and knee-high black boots. 'We have all come so far in our careers and personal life, separately and together,' she continued in her caption. 'Proud of us for coming together for this incredible show and doing this journey together.' Haack also shared a photo with the El Moussas via Instagram Stories and wrote: 'Last night was amazing,' adding a trophy and a prayer hands emoji.
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Post Malone utilizes brutal legal loophole for shock twist in custody battle with ex-fiancee
In the latest development surrounding Post Malone 's custody case, the musical artist has petitioned a court to hold the proceedings in Utah. The Congratulations rapper, 29, said in legal docs submit by his attorney Laura Wasser (and reviewed by TMZ) that he is raising the child in the state of Utah. The child's mother Jamie Park filed a similar request in Los Angeles County court, petitioning the court for primary custody of the three-year-old, with the rapper getting nominal time, the outlet reported after reviewing legal docs. The Grammy-nominated artist, whose weight loss has been a topic of discussion among fans, told the court the child's mother only filed in Los Angeles for perceived strategic advantages among the court battle. Wasser pointed out to the court that the female child already has a number of essential ties to Utah. They include her nanny, pediatrician, as well as classes she's been enrolled in for music, physical education and swimming, the attorney told the court in legal docs. has reached out to Malone's reps for comment on the report. The Grapevine, Texas native, whose real name is Austin Post, announced the birth of his child in June 2022 without disclosing her name. At the same time, he revealed he was engaged to the baby's mother but kept his fiancée's identity private, with fans taking to calling her 'Jamie.' It emerged in March that the Circles rapper and 'Jamie' had split, and he has recently been seen on multiple dates with a 20-year-old influencer called Christy Lee, with whom he indulged in a public display of affection in Paris this month. Last week, 'Jamie' revealed that her real name is Hee Sung Park, in a legal filing asking for sole physical custody of her daughter, according to Page Six. Now it is alleged that Park had Post located and served with papers in the parking garage of an upscale Los Angeles apartment building just two days before he was meant to play Coachella, in court documents cited by In Touch Weekly. The Rockstar performer was allegedly served at an building in downtown Los Angeles in which the penthouse apartment rents out for a staggering $22,995 a month. The process server supposedly claims to have personally approached Post and handed him the papers around 1pm this past Friday. Post headlined both Sunday night shows at the Coachella this year - Easter and the preceding weekend - and during his final gig, he brought Ed Sheeran and Jelly Roll onstage. In Park's legal documents, submitted last month to the Los Angeles Superior Court's family law division, she refers to her and Post's daughter simply as DDP. The two-year-old's mother filed for full physical custody, but she only requested joint legal custody and is also open to giving Post visitation rights, aka 'parenting time.' Park, who reportedly split from Post near the end of 2024, alleged in her new legal documents that DDP has lived with her since November, via TMZ. Her court filing, in which she demands that her ex cover her legal costs, also revealed that their daughter was born in May 2022. As for child support, she said: 'The court may make orders for support of the children and issue an earnings assignment without further notice to either party.' Post reportedly recently submitted sealed custody documents of his own in Utah, where he keeps his primary residence, but he has yet to give a response to Park's new filing. Last month, TMZ reported that Post's filing in Utah preceded Park's, which could help him save a considerable amount of money. Sources said the rapper-turned-country star filed in Utah because he and Park had previously been splitting custody down the middle in the state, but it's also to his financial benefit, as Utah is far stingier with child-support payments than California. Despite Park's efforts to have the case heard in California, sources said the case would remain in Utah. The sources alleged that Park had only moved to the Golden State earlier this year in an attempt to obtain residency and find more favorable conditions in California's court system. However, Post's initial filing is under seal, so details about it are scarce. Last month — one day after Park submitted her request for full physical custody — Post was seen illegally holding an open bottle of Bud Light in the backseat of a black SUV in Los Angeles. California law prohibits persons from carrying an open — or even unsealed — container of alcohol in a vehicle's passenger compartment, which is to say any place in reach of somebody in the car, such as a cupholder or glovebox. In recent weeks, Post has been repeatedly spotted enjoying public dates with his new 20-year-old girlfriend Christy Lee, who studied at Parsons School Of Design and has reportedly interned for celebrity stylist Kristina Askerova. Post announced his daughter's birth and his own engagement to Park in June 2022, during an interview on The Howard Stern Show. In 2023, he revealed that he and Park — whom he did not name at the time — had in fact gotten engaged two years earlier in Las Vegas, though she turned down his drunken first proposal and instructed him to ask again the next day. 'I had lost a significant amount of money at the table,' he shared on Call Her Daddy. 'We go upstairs and I'm off my rocker hammered and I was like: "Hey, you wanna marry me?" I got a ring and all this stuff. And she said: "No." She's like: "Ask me tomorrow," and I was like: "All right." And then I did and I was sober and it was nice.' He showered praise on Park, saying that he knew that she was the 'right' woman for him because of how 'massive' her heart was. 'I've always wanted kids and a big family, and I could tell she was going to be a really good mama,' he said. 'And she's like, number one mom in the f***ing universe.'
Daily Mail
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Billionaire mogul David Geffen, 82, divorces former male go-go dancer, 32, with NO prenup
Billionaire David Geffen has filed fro divorce from his much younger husband David Armstrong after less than two years of marriage. The media mogul, 82, and the 32-year-old former go-go dancer — also known as Donovan Michaels — did not sign a prenup when they wed in 2023. Geffen cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split, with the assistance of prominent divorce attorney Laura Wasser, according to TMZ. His decision to not sign a prenup is certainly surprising, as Forbes estimates his immense net worth to be $8.7 billion. However, having been retired for 15 years, Geffen's income consists solely of stocks and other equities, all of which are considered separate property. has reached out to Geffen's representative for comment. Billionaire David Geffen, 82, has filed fro divorce from his much younger husband David Armstrong, 32, after less than two years of marriage; they are pictured in June 2024 California law dictates that dividends from stocks also remain separate, suggesting Armstrong might receive little to no cash settlement. Armstrong is set to get spousal support for just a year. California law grants support for half the length of the marriage. The specific amount of spousal support was not detailed in the filing, though Geffen has stated in the divorce documents that he will cover both spousal support and attorney's fees. The pair were reportedly wed at a private ceremony in Beverly Hills. At the time the duo were spotted arriving at a New York City helipad together in April, and Geffen could be seen wearing a gold wedding band on his finger. In 2023, Geffen's estranged husband's 'super secretive' past, which includes numerous name changes and a career as a go-go dancer, was revealed. He is believed to have met the entertainment mogul while serving as his personal trainer in 2020. His former friends have come forward to provide conflicting tales about his past - including online cam-shows, nude pool parties at gay clubs and ambiguous descriptions about his sexual preferences. Geffen made his fortune as co-founder of DreamWorks and as a record executive. Geffen's decision to not sign a prenup is surprising, as Forbes estimates his net worth to be $8.7 billion. However, having been retired for 15 years, Geffen's income consists solely of stocks and other equities, all of which are considered separate property; seen in 2019 Michaels' career has consisted of stringing together odd-jobs while socializing in NYC modeling circles, sources told The New York Post. Michaels was born in small town Michigan with the name David Armstrong, a friend told The Post, saying he came from 'very humble beginnings' in a family of 13 kids. He changed his name to Brandon Foster by the time he moved to Florida in 2014, and began working as a dancer and promoter at Miami gay clubs. Friends told The Post he was frequently seen 'along with plenty of other hot sexy guys,' and attending 'clothing optional' swim parties. His social media posts included numerous shirtless shots where he flaunted his fit body, including one from that year that said he would be 'doing a little camming tonight.' He noted that for paying customers he would 'put on a good show.' Sometime between 2016 and 2017 he moved to New York City and started going by Donovan Michaels. A former girlfriend said she only knew of him dating women, but that she 'wouldn't be surprised' if he were with men. 'I mean, he's very attractive,' she told The Post. 'He would tell me people just assumed that he was into guys from what he posts on Instagram.' 'I know that he was getting comments like that from gay men, that he was really attractive and in really good shape.' A friend of Michael's said he wouldn't be surprised if he'd married Geffen, noting he was 'always looking for his next adventure and was really determined to improve his life.' In December, Geffen shared a picture of himself with Michaels on a boat and captioned it 'Merry Christmas indeed!' but deleted it several hours later. The mogul's social media has since gone private. When reported the rumored nuptials last month, a source was cited saying that 'David has loved Donovan for a while, and they had been talking about taking the next step together.' 'David waited a long time to find the right partner, and Donovan is definitely the one,' added the source. 'David and Donovan opted for a simple but special ceremony to mark their union, and they were surrounded by close family and friends.' Geffen came out as gay in 1992 after years of being linked to a string of well-known women, including Cher. It was not Geffen's first age gap romance. In 2012, when he was 69, he split from Jeremy Lingvall, who was 41 at the time, after six years together. In 2012 the music mogul also dated 20-year-old former college football player Jamie Kuntz, and at one point filed a restraining order against him. Earlier in his storied career, Geffen founded Asylum records, which signed musical sensations like Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, and the Eagles. He later founded Geffen records, which went on to release the work of artists including Elton John, Cher, Aerosmith, Blink-182, Guns N' Roses, and Nirvana. Along with Jeffrey Katzenberg and Steven Spielberg, Geffen co-founded DreamWorks in the 1990s.
Daily Mail
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jessica Alba is radiant and glowing in a strapless black gown at the Red Sea Film Foundation's Women In Cinema Gala in Cannes
looked incredibly glamorous in a strapless black gown during Cannes Film Festival on Thursday. The American actress, 44, attended the Red Sea Film Foundation's Women In Cinema Gala at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc. Jessica looked in awe of her fellow guests as she gave an uplifting speech during the dinner. The glamorous film star was radiant and glowing in her stylish, yet sophisticated style. She teamed her stunning look with a giant ruby necklace alongside dazzling silver earrings. Her outing comes after Alba and her estranged husband Cash Warren, who separated and filed for divorce in February, listed their longtime family home, their $19 million Beverly Hills mansion, for sale. She and the former film producer, 46, were married for 16 years and together for 20 before they announced their split earlier this year. They had previously met while filming her 2005 film Fantastic Four. The exes share three children together, daughters Honor, 16, Haven, 13, and son Hayes, seven. Jessica and Cash - who didn't sign a prenup - are said to be 'extremely amicable' amid the divorce and they both requested joint physical and legal custody of their kids. In January, Jessica announced that she and her husband had separated after she embarked on a 'journey of self realization and transformation for years- both as an individual and in partnership with Cash.' She filed for divorce on February 7 and is represented by Laura Wasser, whose celebrity clientele has included such A-list names as Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, Kevin Costner and Angelina Jolie. Last month, the brunette beauty dropped a major clue that she is ready to date again amid her wild birthday trip. Joining a bevy of gal pals including Lizzy Mathis, Jennifer Shaffer and Galit Hadari Laibow, she blew out candles on her towering birthday cake before dancing the night away in a club. She and the former film producer, 46, were married for 16 years and together for 20 before they announced their split earlier this year. They share daughters Honor, 16, Haven, 13, and son Hayes, seven And earlier in that day, she had her three children present her for different types of 'cake' for her to blow out during a low-key celebration. 'As I move into this next year, I wish for myself what I wish for everyone — to feel loved,' she wrote in the caption of her Instagram post. 'To feel seen. To feel accepted. And to know you are worthy of your biggest dreams.' Jessica was last rumoured to be dating a 'friend of a friend' - Emmy-winning writer Alex Edelman - but it turned out that he only chivalrously lent her his coat to keep her warm outside of the Vanity Fair Oscars Party in March. The star also admitted in her birthday post that her 'drive for perfection is exhausting' and she years to make 'space to accept myself - flaws and all - and to release the need to control.'
