KYLE RICHARDS & MAURICIO UMANSKY Not in Couples Therapy It's About Giving Each Other Space

Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky have said they're separating, and we've learned they're doing pretty much everything separately, including therapy.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the estranged couple is not in marriage counseling or couple's therapy. We're told they're both in individual therapy, but nothing together at the same time.

It seems strange on the surface ... that they're not working on the issues that have driven them to separate, but we're told they are not. Multiple sources tell us ... they just want space -- to explore individually.

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Our sources also tell us there are still no talks whatsoever of divorcing ... even though Kyle recently referenced their separation as a straight-up divorce, which was an apparent slip of the tongue.

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One source in the know tells TMZ ... "Look, they may get back together, but they may not. They just don't know right now. They will decide at some point whether they stay married, but not now."

As we reported, ... there's no prenup in place ... so, with Mauricio's $100M real estate net worth and Kyle's 'Real Housewives' earnings, the division of their assets would really put some accountants and lawyers to work.

KYLE RICHARDS Y MAURICIO UMANSKY DÁNDOSE ESPACIO No están en terapia de pareja...

Kyle Richards y Mauricio Umansky han dicho que se están separando, y hemos comprobado que están haciendo prácticamente todo por separado, incluso la terapia.

Fuentes directas le dicen a TMZ que la pareja no está en consejería matrimonial o terapia de pareja. También nos informan que ambos están en terapia individual, pero nada juntos.

Parece extraño a primera vista que no estén trabajando en los problemas que les han llevado a separarse, pero nos dicen que no es así. Múltiples fuentes nos dicen que solo quieren espacio para explorar individualmente.

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Nuestras fuentes también nos dicen que todavía no hay conversaciones en absoluto de divorciarse, a pesar de que Kyle recientemente se refirió a su separación como un divorcio permanente... al parecer fue solo un lapsus.

Una fuente le dice a TMZ: "Mira, pueden volver a estar juntos, pero puede que no. Simplemente no lo saben en este momento. En algún momento decidirán si siguen casados, pero no ahora".

Pero como informamos a principios de esta semana, no hay acuerdo prenupcial, por lo que, el patrimonio neto de bienes raíces $100M de Mauricio y las ganancias de Kyle por "Real Housewives", la división de sus vienes realmente va a poner a algunos contadores y abogados a para trabajar.

JEEZY & NIA LONG Escarban en el engaño y divorcio de Jeannie Mai... Fans quieren más detalles

Jeezy se sentó con Nia Long para conversar una hora sobre diferentes temas de peso, incluyendo su divorcio de Jeannie Mai, aunque muchos espectadores piensan que él todavía está hablando en clave sobre la separación.

Según Jeezy, él y Jeannie probaron sesiones de asesoramiento para arreglar lo que él consideraba estaba roto en el matrimonio, pero en última instancia, le dijo a Nia que el daño ya estaba hecho y que el mejor curso de acción era ser responsable consigo mismo.

También expresó lo triste que estaba por la situación, pero en realidad nunca explicó exactamente por qué le pidió el divorcio a Jeannie.

Seamos realistas, eso es lo que los fans realmente quieren saber, sobre todo después de sentarse una ver una hora de conversación.

Claramente, Jeezy no está listo para soltar esas pepitas todavía, lo cual tiene sentido si tenemos en cuenta que su divorcio no se ha resuelto todavía.

Como informamos la semana pasada, Jeezy acaba de lanzar su doble álbum de 29 canciones, "I Might Forgive ... But I Don't Forget", en el que destaca la canción "Don't Cheat", un tema que repitió a lo largo de la entrevista.

Por otro lado, tanto Jeezy como Nia hablaron mucho de su traumática educación y de sus fallidas relaciones. Actualmente, Nia está luchando por la custodia de su hijo con su ex, Ime Udoka, después del escándalo de engaño a principios de este año.

Nia también admitió haber salido únicamente con traficantes de drogas en el instituto, lo que le dio una perspectiva diferente sobre los hombres.

En el inter tanto, varios fans comentaron que Nia y Jeezy hacen una gran pareja en pantalla, aunque el sentimiento predominante era, más detalles, por favor. Lo siento, amigos... hoy no.

Jeezy & Nia Long Dish On Cheating, Jeannie Mai Divorce ... Fans Want More Deets

Jeezy sat down with Nia Long for an hour-long conversation about several weighty topics -- including his divorce from Jeannie Mai -- but many viewers think he's still speaking in code about the split.

According to Jeezy, he and Jeannie attempted counseling sessions to fix what he deemed was broken in the marriage ... but ultimately he told Nia the damage had been done and being "responsible for himself" was the best course of action.

Jeezy expressed how he was saddened over the situation, but never actually explained exactly why he filed for divorce from Jeannie.

Let's keep it real, that's what fans really wanted to know -- especially after sitting through the entire hour-long chat.

Clearly, Jeezy's not ready to give up those nuggets just yet, which makes sense when you consider the divorce isn't settled yet.

As we reported last week, Jeezy just dropped his 29-track double album, "I Might Forgive ... But I Don't Forget," highlighted by the song "Don't Cheat" ... a theme he kept reiterating throughout the interview.

On the flip side, both Jeezy and Nia unpacked a lot about their traumatic upbringings and failed relationships. Nia's currently battling for custody with her ex, Ime Udoka, after his NBA cheating scandal earlier this year.

Nia also admitted to solely dating drug dealers in high school, which gave her a different perspective on men.

While several fans commented Nia and Jeezy make a great pair, on-screen, the overriding sentiment was more deets, please. Sorry, folks ... not today.

El perro de Kim Zolciak y Kroy Biermann ¡casi ataca a un niño!

Los problemas de Kim Zolciak y Kroy Biermann parecen no terminar nunca. La policía recibió un llamado por un supuesto casi accidente entre el perro de la pareja y un niño.

De acuerdo con un informe, obtenido por TMZ, la policía recibió una llamada la semana pasada de una mujer que dijo que el perro de Kim y Kroy estaba fuera sin su correa, y la mujer afirmó que este no era el primer encuentro con el perro.

La persona que llamó dijo que el perro "casi atacó a sus hijos" el mes pasado, y le dijo a los oficiales que el perro los persiguió, pero afortunadamente, nadie resultó herido.

Teniendo en cuenta lo que supuestamente pasó, la persona que llamó dijo que ver al perro vagando sin correa era preocupante, ya que el perro es "super agresivo y poco confiable".

Los perros de Kim y Kroy  —Stone y Sinn— fueron el tema de discusión en un grupo de Facebook. Un padre preocupado dijo que un perro había tratado de "atacar" a su hijo mientras montaba un scooter.

La gente se unió y dijo: "Por lo general, el perro de la pareja está detrás de la puerta en el patio delantero, pero a veces su puerta de entrada está abierta".

A propósito, Sinn mordió a su hijo, Kash, allá por 2017 y casi lo deja ciego.

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  1. Los perros no son los únicos problemas de Kim y Kroy, como informamos, los policías locales han sido llamados un par de veces por la pareja, y las imágenes capturadas en agosto mostraron cuán desagradables se han puesto las cosas en su casa recientemente.

Kim & Kroy Cops Called Over Their Dog ... Allegedly Tried To Tackle Neighbor Kid

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9:39 AM PT -- A source close to Kim Zolciak says the police never spoke to Kim and Kroy Biermann after the report was made, and the reporting person allegedly doesn't even live in the neighborhood.

Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann are in the doghouse with law enforcement yet again ... after some pissed-off neighbors called the cops after one of the estranged couple's dogs nearly attacked a kid.

Alpharetta, GA cops got a call last week about the Biermann dog from a woman who said it was off its leash ... the woman claimed this wasn't the first problem with the dog.

The caller told dispatch the dog "almost attacked her kids" last month, telling officers the pooch chased them -- but thankfully, no one was injured.

Given what allegedly went down, the caller said seeing the dog roaming without a leash was concerning, telling dispatch the dog is "super aggressive and never confined."

Kim and Kroy's dogs -- Stone and Sinn -- were apparently the topic of discussion in a Facebook group as well -- with a conversation posted on IG account @Thegoodthebadandthefake6 concerned parent saying a dog had tried to "tackle and attack" their kid, who was riding a scooter.

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Folks chimed in, pointing the finger at the estranged couple and saying -- "It may be [Kim and Kroy's] dog. He is usually behind the gate in the front yard, but sometimes their driveway gate is open."

BTW, Sinn bit their son, Kash, back in 2017 ... nearly blinding him.

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But the dogs are obviously not Kim and Kroy's only problems ... as we reported, local cops have been called a couple of times to their home, and body cam footage from August showed how unpleasant things have gotten in their house recently.

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Kroy Biermann Must Surrender Rolls-Royce ... In BMW Repo Case

Kroy Biermann's failure to respond to a repo case filed against him has finally reached its breaking point -- 'cause a judge just ruled he's gotta fork over his Rolls-Royce.

According to new court docs, obtained by TMZ, the former NFLer had a default judgment entered against him over the luxury car ... which he'd been leasing since 2020. BMW alleged he'd recently ghosted them on payments ... and filed a lawsuit so it could repossess the sweet ride.

Now, after months of no reply from Kroy ... a judge has signed off in favor of BMW, ordering Kroy to surrender possession of the Rolls stat.

In the judge's order, KB is instructed to hand over the vehicle to law enforcement in Fulton County where he lives so BMW can reclaim it.

It's unclear what Kroy's gonna do ... considering he hasn't uttered a peep in his defense in this case -- something tells us a tow truck might be pulling up to his crib in the near future ... and haul the car away.

Remember, BMW claimed Kroy had agreed to a 3-year lease with them -- from 2020 to 2023 -- and would pay $5,297.64/month ... for a total of $190k. However, the company alleged he'd stopped paying altogether -- with them saying the last sign of dough arrived in Sept. 2022.

Kroy's attorney spoke to us when this suit was first filed ... and the response was very much, it is what it is. Kroy acknowledges he's in dire financial straits right now amid his ongoing divorce with Kim Zolciak -- and it sounds like he's got bigger fish to fry besides a Rolls.

Their fancy house, for example, comes to mind ... with the bank moving towards foreclosure and Kim/Kroy trying to sell it off first in hopes of recouping some cash to handle the rest of their affairs.

With everything else going on in Kroy's life at the moment, he can afford to lose the Rolls.

Sayonara!

KROY BIERMANN DEBE ENTREGAR SU ROLLS-ROYCE En medio de problemas fiunancieros

El fracaso de Kroy Biermann en el caso de repo presentado en su contra finalmente ha llegado a su punto límite, porque un juez acaba de dictaminar que tiene que entregar su Rolls-Royce.

De acuerdo con nuevos documentos judiciales obtenidos por TMZ, el ex NFL tenía una sentencia en rebeldía contra él sobre el carro de lujo que había estado alquilando desde 2020. BMW alegó que había problemas con los pagos y presentó una demanda para que pudiera recuperar el lujoso carro.

Ahora, luego de meses sin respuesta de Kroy, un juez ha firmado a favor de BMW, ordenando Kroy a entregar la posesión del Rolls.

En la orden del juez, Kroy tiene instrucciones de entregar el vehículo a las fuerzas del orden en el condado de Fulton, donde vive para que BMW pueda reclamarlo.

No está claro lo que va a hacer Kroy, teniendo en cuenta que no ha pronunciado ni pío en su defensa en este caso. Algo nos dice una grúa podría aparecer en un futuro próximo llevándose el preciado carro lejos de él.

Recuerde, BMW afirmó que Kroy había acordado un contrato de arrendamiento de tres años con ellos  —de 2020 a 2023— y pagaría 5.297.64 de dólares al mes, por un total de 190k. Sin embargo, la compañía alegó que había dejado de pagar por completo - con ellos diciendo que el último signo de la masa llegó en septiembre de 2022.

El abogado de Kroy habló con nosotros cuando esta demanda fue presentada por primera vez y la respuesta fue más bien en la onda "es lo que es". Kroy reconoce que está en graves apuros financieros en medio de su divorcio en curso con Kim Zolciak y suena como que tiene aún más cosas que proteger.

Su casa de lujo es un buen ejemplo... el banco se mueve hacia la ejecución hipotecaria, mientras Kim y Kroy se mueven para venderlo primero con la esperanza de recuperar algo de dinero y así resolver sus problemas financieros.

Con todo lo demás que está pasando en la vida de Kroy en este momento, puede permitirse el lujo de perder un Rolls.

¡Sayonara!

Kyle Richards Breaks Down in Tears at BravoCon ... Talking Mauricio Split

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Kyle Richards' separation from her estranged husband, Mauricio Umansky, is clearly weighing on her -- 'cause she was reduced to tears talking about it at BravoCon.

The "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star was onstage Sunday in Vegas, where she was doing a Q&A ... and where she was eventually asked point blank, where do things stand between her and Mauricio right now?

The question got her quite emotional. As reported by our sister site, TooFab, Kyle first said she and Mauricio were trying to navigate this as best they could -- explaining ... "We love each other very much and we are family no matter what happens. My three girls still live at home, only Farrah has her own place. [Mauricio] was busy doing 'Dancing with the Stars,' so he wasn't around as much. We’re trying to figure it out. We know we love each other."

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KR then started to choke up, saying she hears everyone telling her to just "fix" the problem -- but as she clearly states here, it's not nearly as simple as it sounds.

Of course, this comes on the heels of Kyle's other interview last night at BravoCon -- where she referred to their separation as an outright divorce ... a slip of the tongue, it seems.

From what we can gather ... things are rocky between the couple at the moment, and while it sounds like she and Mauricio might want to reconcile -- there are obstacles that stand in their way ... even as they continue to live under the same roof and film for 'RHOBH.'

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That's something Kyle addressed Sunday too ... saying she didn't want her fights with Mauricio caught on camera, and that Bravo producers noticed something was off.

Adding an extra layer of complexity is the fact that Mauricio continues to get cozy with his 'DWTS' partner, Emma Slater, with whom he was again spotted at dinner this weekend.

Remember, this follows a pretty public outing the two of them shared a couple weeks ago -- where they were seen holding hands -- but people in his world tried explaining it away as merely platonic ... even though Kyle isn't buying it, and found the whole thing disrespectful.

Bottom line ... it's complicated, and Kyle's doing the best she can in uncharted waters.

KYLE RICHARDS ¿"DIVORCIO"? Se refiere a la ruptura con Mauricio como el fin del matrimonio

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Kyle Richards elige sus palabras con cuidado, por lo que es especialmente chocante que utilizara la palabra "divorcio" para describir lo que ella y Mauricio Umansky están pasando.

Kyle estaba en BravoCon el sábado cuando habló con TooFab y otros reporteros sobre su duro 2023: "He pasado por muchas cosas este último año que sí te cambian. Perder a mi mejor amigo por suicidio me cambió. Pasar por mi divorcio... todo eso me ha hecho más fuerte, pero definitivamente te cambia como persona. Me siento bien".

Kyle y Mauricio siempre han llamado a su ruptura una separación, y esta es la primera vez que se refiere al tema con la palabra "divorcio". Recordemos que la pareja lleva 27 años de matrimonio.

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Incluso se le preguntó acerca de la reconciliación, y ella eludió la pregunta diciendo: "Lo estoy viviendo un día a la vez. Todavía estamos viviendo juntos bajo el mismo techo y estoy orgulloso de la forma en que estamos navegando a través de esto".

Como hemos informando, Mauricio ha estado muy unido a su pareja de baile de "DWTS", Emma Slater, e incluso fueron vistos juntos el sábado por la noche luego de ser expulsado del programa, entrando en un club nocturno de Los Ángeles del brazo.

En cuanto a Kyle, lleva meses muy cercana a la estrella del country Morgan Wade, aunque no han definido públicamente su relación más allá de decir que son amigos íntimos y colaboradores en un documental.

Kyle Richards Oops, Did I say 'Divorce?' Refers to Split with Mauricio as Ending Marriage

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Kyle Richards is one to choose her words carefully, so it's especially shocking she used the word "divorce" to describe what she and Mauricio Umansky are going through.

Kyle was at BravoCon Saturday when she talked to TooFab and other reporters, about her tough 2023 ... "I've gone through a lot this last year that does change you. Losing my best friend to suicide changed me. Going through my divorce, all that has made me stronger but it definitely changes you as a person. I feel good."

Kyle and Mauricio have always called their split a separation, and this is the first time her reference was about ending their 27-year marriage.

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She was even asked about reconciliation, and she skirted the question ... saying "I just take it a day at a time ... We're still living together under the same roof and I'm proud of the way that we are navigating through this."

As we've been reporting, Mauricio's been super tight with his "DWTS" dance partner, Emma Slater, and even after getting booted from the show, they were seen out together Saturday night, walking into an L.A. nightclub arm in arm.

As for Kyle, she's been super close with country star Morgan Wade for months, although they have not publicly defined their relationship other than to say they're close friends and collaborators on a documentary.

We covered it all on the latest episode of The TMZ Podcast, available on all podcast platforms.

Zac Brown Ties Knot With Model Kelly Yazdi

Zac Brown is giving marriage another shot -- he got hitched for a second time ... TMZ has learned.

The Zac Brown Band lead singer tied the knot with Kelly Yazdi, a model and actress, back on Aug. 31 in Coweta County, Georgia ... according to the couple's marriage certificate.

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The marriage comes a little over a year after Kelly was spotted with a giant engagement ring on her finger.

Zac reportedly popped the question when they were in Hawaii, but it looks like they didn't opt for a destination wedding ... the docs say the event went down in his home state.

ZB and KY have been pretty private about their relationship -- they haven't made a big fuss about the wedding, at least not publicly. There was speculation they got hitched after she added "Brown" to her social media handle, and now we know that's the case.

It's the second marriage for Zac, who has 5 kids with his ex-wife, Shelly, from a 12-year marriage that ended in 2018.

As for Zac's new wife, she describes herself as "a born adventurer, events producer, SAG-AFTRA actress, stuntwoman, and professional model." Her TV credits include "Hawaii Five-O" and "Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge."

Mazel Tov!!!

Zac Brown SE CASA CON LA MODELO KELLY YAZDI

Zac Brown le está dando otra oportunidad al matrimonio, ya que se ha enganchado por segunda vez, según ha indagado TMZ.

El cantante Zac Brown Band ató el nudo con Kelly Yazdi, una modelo y actriz, el 31 de agosto en el condado de Coweta, Georgia, de acuerdo con el certificado de matrimonio de la pareja.

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El matrimonio ocurre poco más de un año después de que Kelly fuera vista con un anillo de compromiso gigante en su dedo.

Zac supuestamente le propuso matrimonio a Kelly cuando estaban en Hawai, pero parece que no optaron por una boda fuera de casa. Los documentos dicen que el evento se llevó a cabo en su estado natal.

Zac y Kelly han sido bastante privados acerca de su relación. Al menos públicamente, no han hecho un gran alboroto sobre su boda. Se especulaba que se habían casado después de que ella añadiera "Brown" a su nombre en las redes sociales, y ahora sabemos que es así.

Este es el segundo matrimonio de Zac, quien tiene 5 hijos con su exesposa, Shelly, de un matrimonio de 12 años que terminó en 2018.

En cuanto a la nueva esposa de Zac, se describe a sí misma como "una aventurera nata, productora de eventos, actriz de SAG-AFTRA, doble de acción y modelo profesional." Sus créditos televisivos incluyen "Hawaii Five-O" y "Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge".

¡¡¡Mazel Tov!!!

JIMMIE ALLEN Finally Sells Nashville Home ... For $1.75M

Jimmie Allen has officially sold his Nashville home ... five months after putting it on the market amid his marital dramas and bombshell rape allegation made against him.

According to property records, the country star sold his home in Brentwood -- a Nashville suburb -- for $1.75M. The sprawling 5-bed, 5-bath home was initially put on the market for $3M before quickly being slashed to $2.5M a week later.

While the recent selling price isn't a loss for the country crooner, he bought the home in 2020 for $1.5M, for the new owner ... it's a bargain. The modern farmhouse-inspired home sits on 1.5 acres of land with tons of great features, including expansive oversized windows.

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Nonetheless, this looks like a fresh start for Jimmie, as it's been a challenging year for him. Earlier this year, we reported that he's countersuing a woman who is accusing him of sexually assaulting her and secretly filming the alleged encounter.

Jimmie is also countersuing his former manager, who is accusing him of sexual abuse. He previously told us there's "no truth" to the allegation.

Meanwhile, there is some light at the end of the tunnel for Jimmie, as he and his wife Alexis are reportedly back together after briefly separating when he confessed to cheating on her. He's publicly apologized to his estranged wife for the affair and for being a poor example for their children.

Kim Zolciak & Kroy Biermann Ordered to Pay $230,000 In Bank Lawsuit

The debts keep piling on for Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann ... they've been ordered to pay approximately $230,000 to a bank that sued them.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, a court in Georgia just ordered Simmons Bank judgment against the estranged couple for $226,836.22 ... as well as $178.51 in interest, $2,071.57 in foreclosure fees and $1,945.31 in attorneys' fees.

That's $231,031.61 in total ... yikes!!!

The lawsuit, filed back in July had to do with a home equity line of credit the couple defaulted on.

This isn't the only lawsuit they're dealing with ... TMZ broke the story, the couple was sued back in August by SAKS/CAPITAL ONE the company claimed Kim's credit card had a $115,000 limit -- and she'd fallen behind on making payments -- the suit stated Kim owed $156,080.64 in total on the card.

We were also the first to report the couple recently listed their Georgia family home for $6 million, asking the court to halt a scheduled foreclosure auction on the property and allow them to sell it on their own.

Kim and Kroy are still living under the same roof at the home, but they've been ordered to keep their distance ... Kim's in the basement/nanny suite and Kroy gets the primary bedroom.

You gotta imagine the court allows them to sell their home without it going to foreclosure auction to help them settle some of these debts ... cuz the hole keeps getting deeper.

Ethan Slater Zipped Lips on Ariana Grande ... Leaving Divorce Hearing

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Ethan Slater is keepin' it quiet on his love life with Ariana Grande ... refusing to spill any relationship tea while stepping out of court after a divorce hearing.

The actor/singer was leaving a New York courtroom Friday following an appointment to handle the ongoing divorce and custody proceedings with his estranged wife, Lilly Jay.

Ethan didn't wanna chat, even when asked about Ariana. We also touched on his plans for co-parenting once his divorce is finalized, but all he gave was a smirk.

TMZ broke the story, Ethan and Ariana were spotted together last week on a date night in NYC, grabbing a a private table in the heart of Manhattan. Witnesses told us they were definitely flirty and touchy-feely during the night out.

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They also took to Disney World last month, getting a VIP tour ... so their relationship certainly hasn't turned sour.

Remember, Ethan filed for divorce from Lilly in July, and sources told us Ethan "desperately" wants to co-parent their infant son.

As for Ariana and her ex, Dalton Gomez, the two simultaneously filed for divorce in September -- and reached a settlement a month later where she agreed to pay him $1,250,000.