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Kevin Costner and his estranged wife, Christine Baumgartner.In new court docs obtained by ET, Costner alleges that Baumgartner is using «stalling tactics» to drag out the pair's already bitter divorce battle.The star's legal team is slamming Baumgartner's claim that she did not understand their prenup agreement when she signed it, calling it «gamesmanship of the worst sort.» As ET previously reported, things came to a head between the pair when Baumgartner refused to leave their family home in Santa Barbara, California despite a prenup stipulation that Costner claimed required her to do just that.«Christine avoids answering many of the Requests for Admission ('RFAs') based on the claim that the ordinary words used, words like 'understood' and 'negotiation' are too vague,» Costner's lawyers claim in the docs.Baumgartner, 49, «cannot admit or deny an RFA because she does not understand the word 'understood,'» the docs continue. In an early July filing, Costner, 68, claimed that the prenup she signed when they tied the knot in 2014 stipulated that Baumgartner agreed, in the event of a divorce, the actor would have exclusive possession and use of his separate property residences, and that she would vacate any separate property family residence she was living in within 30 days of the filing of a divorce petition.In her response, Baumgartner stated she would not move out of the property unless Costner agreed to her child support request of $248,000 per month.

Kevin Costner filed new divorce documents requesting his estranged wife, Christine Baumgartner, admit to the validity of their premarital agreement (PMA.) Documents obtained by Fox News Digital show a "memorandum of points and authorities" which state that the Petitioner (Christine) "refused in bad faith to make known her contentions regarding the parties' premarital agreement by refusing to admit or deny requests for admissions and answer form interrogatory No. 17.1." "Christine avoids answering many of the Requests for Admission ("RFAs") based on the claim that the ordinary words used, words like "understood" and "negotiation" are too vague," the docs stated.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are preparing for their day in court!

the Daily Mail revealed that 83-year-old Carl Westcott had moved into the home just two months before Perry, 38, and Bloom, 46, bought the 8.9 acre estate. According to court documents obtained by The Post, Westcott claims that a July 14, 2020 contract for the sale of his home was done when he “lacked the mental capacity to understand the nature and probable consequences of the contract.” Westcott, who served in the US Army as a 101st Airborne service member, had purchased the home that May 29 with the intent to live in there “for the rest of his life,” court documents state.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are embattled in a lawsuit over their $15 million home.

Meghan Markle was reportedly among the many celebs at Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” show on Tuesday.

Kevin Costner's reputation as a star dad just went up exponentially because everyone knows all too well that taking your daughter to a Taylor Swift concert's as good as it gets.The actor and his 13-year-old daughter, Grace, were spotted having a fun father-daughter date Monday night at SoFi Stadium for Day 5 of the songstress' Eras Tour concert in California. The 68-year-old actor was spotted in a VIP suite wearing a white dress shirt, a smirk on his face, and even a couple of friendship bracelets.An eyewitness tells ET that Costner was the dutiful father and was also seen chatting with 's narrator and tennis legend John McEnroe in the VIP suite.«He definitely seemed tired by the middle of the show, but stayed for his daughter,» the eyewitness tells ET.

Naman Ramachandran Niv Art Movies, producer of Rotterdam winner “Sexy Durga,” and Little Lamb Films, the outfit behind Tallin, Santa Barbara and Edinburgh film “The Cloud and the Man,” have teamed for Locarno title “Whispers of Fire & Water.” An exclusive clip from the film has been provided to Variety. Lubdhak Chatterjee, who has previous shorts and documentaries to his credit, makes his fiction feature debut with the film. The narrative revolves around an audio installation artist who visits the coal mines of eastern India, an area plagued by depleting natural resources where fire burns constantly.

Meghan Markle is reportedly saying goodbye to Tinseltown to pursue a career in politics.

Jaden Thompson Arthur “Artie” R. Schmidt, who won Oscars for editing Robert Zemeckis films “Forrest Gump” and “Who Framed Roger Rabbit,” died Saturday at his home in Santa Barbara. He was 86.

Meghan Markle celebrated her 42nd birthday surrounded by friends and family, according to reports. Over the weekend, the Duchess of Sussex is said to have enjoyed a trip to the cinema with friends including Portia De Rossi to see blockbuster-hit Barbie.

Meghan Markle celebrated her 42nd birthday with a girls night out!

Meghan Markle celebrated her 42nd birthday early with a girl's night out as husband Prince Harry stayed at home, according to reports.

Posse black and white striped tube dress for her date night with hubby Harry at Tre Lune in Montecito.The Duke sported a pale blue linen button-down shirt and white trousers for the evening out.The Italian eatery has a reputation for attracting celebs like Kevin Costner, Kenny Loggins, and Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker.“From what I gathered, they enjoyed their food and had a nice time,” a source told People about the couple’s night on the town.Meghan and Harry also appeared together Wednesday in a video posted to their Archewell website to announce winners of youth technology grants.Earlier this week, Harry stayed home in Montecito with the couple’s two kids while Markle reportedly celebrated her trip around the sun with some girl friends, including Portia De Rossi, by going to see the “Barbie” movie at a theater in neighboring Santa Barbara.

Meghan Markle kicked off her 42nd birthday celebrations early.

Oprah can’t resist the magic of Beyoncé. In a new video that she shared on social media, Oprah is seen at Beyoncé’s show in New York, singing and dancing her heart out as she records “Break My Soul,” one of Beyoncé’s hit songs from her new album “Renaissance.” Beyoncé’s mom Tina Knowles-Lawson files for divorce after 8-year marriage: DetailsMadonna attends Beyoncé’s concert and receives sweet shout-outA post shared by Oprah (@oprah)The video shows Oprah, Gayle King and Tina Knowles-Lawson watching Beyoncé onstage. The three have some of the best seats in the show, located in a private section, having a clear view of Beyoncé strutting the stage.

Gwyneth Paltrow wants to invite you over for a sleepover — seriously!

Meghan Markle will celebrate her 42nd on Friday, August 4 likely surrounded by her family and friends, according to sources.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. If you’ve been properly Goop-pilled, then you’ve probably wondered — at one point or another — how your life would change if you were able to enjoy the benefits of a daily infrared sauna; a liquid-based Paleo diet and consistent intake of vitamin cocktails; healing stickers and vaginal steaming; or rectal ozone and bee venom therapy. Well, if you’re lucky, you can be one step closer to living the Goop lifestyle because Gwyneth Paltrow has just announced that she’s listing her stunning Montecito guest house on Airbnb.

Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes went on a little getaway with their daughters!

Christine Baumgartner has apparently moved out of her and Kevin Costner’s home, just ahead of a court-ordered deadline of July 31.