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As far as headbands go, Jimi Hendrix's one isn't just a piece of fabric, it's a massive chapter of pop culture history ... and bidders are now shelling out some serious $$$ to get their hands on it.

Heritage Auctions has listed the piece of clothing memorabilia that Jimi wore to a slate of legendary performances in the sixties ... and so far the bidding war's pushed the price tag to $13,500 -- and it's estimated to fetch up to $40,000.

Jimi's legendary red, blue, and white headgear graced the stage during 7 of his packed-out performances ... starting from Fillmore East, NYC, in 1969 to Memphis, TN, in 1970.

And, if that ain't enough to lure bidders ... there's an extra layer of value woven into this particular headband.

He wore it for his live performance of "Machine Gun" on New Year's Day 1970 ... you know, the one famously declared "the most brilliant, emotional display of virtuoso electric guitar playing I have ever heard" by concert promoter Bill Graham.

In fact, last year, Rolling Stones dubbed him the greatest guitarist of all time because of that very performance.

Andre Reed says he could definitely see Stefon Diggs returning to the Bills next season ... but he tells TMZ Sports the star wideout's wallet could be a little bit lighter if that's indeed the case.

Diggs' future in Buffalo appears to be in question this offseason ... as his 2024 cap figure has ballooned to nearly $30 million -- and, at times in his career, he's seemed upset with his role on the team.

In fact, even Diggs himself said at the Pro Bowl on Friday, "I can't tell you what the future holds."

Reed, though, tells us he's sure hoping Diggs comes back ... saying straight up, "They need him."

However, the Buffalo legend is clearly aware that Diggs might have to take a pay cut for it to happen.

"If anything, they'll ask him to do that to save cap space to bring some more guys in," Reed says. "Whether Stefon does that or not, I think he realizes where he is and what kind of team he's on. And, I can see him staying there."

As for Buffalo's head coach, Reed's obviously pleased ownership is sticking with Sean McDermott despite another disappointing playoff loss ... telling us he thinks the 49-year-old has what it takes to get the team over the hump next season.

He added that "these players respond to him" ... and he's now predicting a bounce-back in '24.

Taylor Swift could help put some money in your pockets this Super Bowl ... 'cause there are a ton of prop bets surrounding the pop superstar!!

The folks over at BetOnline revealed their list to TMZ Sports ahead of the big game between the 49ers and Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas ... and naturally, Travis Kelce's girlfriend is at the center of attention.

Check out some of the most interesting -- and straight-up silly -- prop bets that fans can drop some dough on in hopes of cashing in:

Which will be higher?

• Taylor Swift live shots   +150
• Travis Kelce catches    -200

Where will Travis Kelce propose to Taylor Swift?

• Vacation                   -200
• Field (non-end zone)    +400
• Podium                    +500
• End Zone                  +600
• After-party                 +800
• Tunnel                     +2000
• Locker Room             +2500

Who will be shirtless first?

• Jason Kelce  -10000
• Taylor Swift   +2000
• Olivia Culpo   +2500

Some other bets will be on the color of Tay's 'fit, if she'll be sitting next to Patrick Mahomes' wife, Brittany ... and if one of her songs will be played during a broadcast break.

There's even post-Super Bowl bets ... like if Swift and Kelce will still be together by the 2024-25 season or if she'll be pregnant before the New Year.

Usher also got some love ... with over 10 options for special guests who could join the R&B sensation during his halftime show -- including Swift (but it may be best to stay away from that one, given TMZ's recent report stating she will not join him during the performance).

Even if the "Cruel Summer" crooner doesn't take the stage, peeps could be feelin' rich if Ursher gives her a shoutout!!

Of course, President Joe Biden will be watching the biggest sports event of the year ... and there are several bets to see if he'll mention Mahomes or Swift in his pre-game interview.

Take a look at all the prop bets and put some money down by Feb. 11!!

Universal Music Group wiping their songs from TikTok is going to hurt the label's smaller artists the most ... so says a musician who saw the app elevate his own artistic brand.

Mareux had his 2015 cover of The Cure's "The Perfect Girl" go viral in 2021 and it vaulted him to a Coachella performance ... an astronomical leap he feels will go away amid the UMG/TikTok dispute.

Mareux tells TMZ ... UMG saying they're pulling songs from TikTok to help artists financially is shady ... he says if UMG really cared about their artists they would beef up their contracts, not destroy their limitless opportunities on TikTok.

The way Mareux sees it ... artists getting their music integrated into TikTok posts is a great marketing tool. He says the exposure generated on TikTok can literally change an artist's career, like it did for him.

Mareux says UMG is just being plain greedy here ... and he feels bad for the lesser-known artists who were relying on TikTok to market their music ... telling us they've got to be feeling super stressed.

UMG has a huge roster ... Taylor Swift, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande, Bad Bunny, Ice Spice, Rosalía ... and Mareux explains how the established acts are going to be impacted too.

Mareux's a great example of what TikTok can do for a relatively unknown musician ... his 'Perfect Girl' cover was kinda floating in the abyss for 6 years until it went viral on TikTok ... and he says he wouldn't have a career now without the app.

Kayla Harrison's opening up on all things UFC ... from her practice runs making 135 lbs. in the lead-up to her huge scrap with Holly Holm to whether she still has an interest in meeting Amanda Nunes in an Octagon!

33-year-old Harrison chopped it up with TMZ Sports ... weeks after she rocked the MMA world, moving from PFL to Dana White's promotion.

The 2x Olympic gold medalist and 2x PFL champion will fight 42-year-old Holm on the stacked UFC 300 card on April 13. We asked Kayla about signing with the UFC, and her thoughts on her legendary opponent.

"It's been amazing. Honestly, my life is so good. I really do feel like everything is happening at the right time and the right place with the right people," Harrison said.

"To be going to the Olympics of MMA on UFC 300 against Holly Holm, a legend in the sport. I'm so excited, I'm so amped. This is the s**t that gets me going, and yeah, I'm ready!"

When UFC 300 rolls around, it won't be happening at 145 or 155 lbs. ... no, Harrison is fighting at bantamweight. We asked her if she fears being able to make the weight.

"Listen there's this giant misconception about my weight, and I think people think I walk around at like 180 lbs. or something. The reality is I was fighting at 155 lbs. and I was walking into the cage at maybe 160 lbs. I don't get much bigger than 160."

Kayla continued ... "I was always the smaller fighter and usually the less experienced fighter. I don't believe in weight cutting, but now I'm going to do what everybody does and I'm gonna be in the cage and I'm gonna be the bigger, faster, stronger and more experienced fighter."

"Is it gonna suck? Yeah. I'm not gonna enjoy dieting, but it's a chosen sacrifice."

Harrison has long said she wants to be the G.O.A.T. ... a title Amanda Nunes currently lays claim to. We asked KH if she still has visions of fighting Nunes in the future.

"Listen, Amanda is the greatest of all time. That's a fact. So, of course, I would love for that to happen," Kayla told us.

"I've always said that, and not out of a place of disrespect. To me thats the highest compliment I could give her. you're the best, I want to find out what I'm made of with you.t a lot to prove. I've got a lot to do. I've got my work boots on. I'm in the gym, I'm hungry, I'm staying humble, but of course!"

"I've always said that, and not out of a place of disrespect. To me thats the highest compliment I could give her. you're the best, I want to find out what I'm made of with you."

The Lioness is still technically retired ... though it sounds like she could be gearing up for a comeback.

Retired or not, first things first ... Holly Holm, and Kayla has her hands full.

Rick Harrison's family is starting an education fund for the child of his own late son, but it's not out of necessity ... it's actually to appease friends and fans who want to help.

Here's the deal ... in the wake of Adam Harrison's death last month, the Harrisons have been inundated with pleas from people far and wide who've been asking how they can support in the family's time of need.

A Harrison family rep tells us that Adam's ex-wife, Jennifer, also has had tons of people contacting her asking for ways they can help her in this difficult time.

In light of this influx of people wanting to chip in and provide assistance -- we're told the Harrisons decided to create an outlet where folks can solicit gifts if they feel so inclined ... benefitting Adam and Jennifer's son, Colton. Colton is a young kid in elementary school ... and the fund created will go toward his future educational endeavors.

The rep tells us this seems to be the best way to make sure people's goodwill and charitable efforts are put to the best use.

TMZ broke the story ... Adam tragically died from a fentanyl overdose last month. Adam's father, Rick, told us the fentanyl crisis in our country must be taken more seriously ... as it seems the drug is continuing to flow over the border.

Thousands of fans have sent their condolences to the Harrison family ... including two of Donald Trump's sons, who gave Rick a personal phone call following Adam's passing.

Jake Gyllenhaal came under a microscope this week after reports surfaced about alleged erratic behavior on a movie set ... but now, the film's director's clearing the air.

Here's the deal ... director Thomas Bidegain spoke with the French magazine Technikart last week where he discussed his movie "Suddenly" -- which, at one time, had Gyllenhaal and Vanessa Kirby attached before both allegedly dropped out during pre-production.

The interview detailed several alleged frenzied episodes involving Gyllenhaal ... like demanding a car that was neither "red or white," rehearsing in a ridiculous accent like the Pepé Le Pew accent, and stripping down to his undies before launching himself into the freezing ocean -- all of which was being mocked and widely discussed on social media.

Ultimately though, all of it might not be true -- 'cause while Bidegain refused to comment on the validity of those stories, he did tell Variety his issue came from creative differences with JG and VK rather than any unprofessional behavior.

TB explains it like this ... the film was still very early in the process, not shooting and not even in pre-production yet like Technikart suggested. This was in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, so the creative team had only spoken over Zoom when Thomas pitched the idea of meeting as a group in Iceland for a week to work on the project.

The French director said he thought they all were on the same page, but quickly realized their visions weren't in sync when they started breaking down the script together ... Kirby and Gyllenhaal apparently had entirely different opinions on the story's meaning and themes.

Bidegain says he peaced out on the trip after four of the seven days when he realized it wouldn't be a fruitful partnership ... with Thomas noting he'd never worked with an actor-producer like Gyllenhaal before ... and that, he says, created challenges.

Vanessa later contacted Bidegain about purchasing the script, Thomas claims, but he wouldn't sell ... instead making the movie with French actors -- as they seemed more in tune with his vision.

Thomas is more diplomatic in his response now ... saying he wanted to make the movie his own way. We'll admit though ... what he's quoted as claiming against Jake in the OG article is ... a little wild. BTW, this movie of his finally came out last year.

In any case, it's all water under a bridge, it seems ... and there's a lesson in this.

1:30 PM -- As it turns out, Lisa McCaffrey won't have to fraternize with the regulars after all ... 'cause Olivia Culpo just revealed she hooked her future mother-in-law up with a suite for the Super Bowl!!

The model addressed Lisa's now-viral quote on Instagram Friday afternoon ... calling it "fake news" and saying she did, in fact, snag a luxury box for the big game as a birthday present.

FYI -- it's Lisa's birthday next week ... and if the Niners end up winning, it's safe to say this will be her sweetest celebration yet.

Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo are both rich and successful, but even they have a limit when it comes to Super Bowl tickets ... with the NFL star's mom revealing they couldn't secure a suite for the Big Game due to the insane price tags.

Lisa McCaffrey broke it all down on her "Your Mom" podcast this week ... saying her son's loved ones will be sitting among the normies when the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs face off at Allegiant Stadium next weekend.

"We looked into a suite and none of us can afford it," Mama McCaffrey said. "Not even Christian, money bags over there -- nor money bags Olivia. So, we are not in a suite, I’ll tell you that right now."

It's pretty eye-opening -- CMC has made more than $65 MILLION in NFL money alone so far in his career ... and OC is one of the most recognizable models in the industry, even gracing the cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition in the past.

But, Lisa said there aren't enough couch cushions in the world the power couple could search in order to scrounge up the dough for a luxury box in Las Vegas ... and she's speculating it's either due to the game being in Las Vegas for the first time -- or the "Taylor Swift factor."

Lisa also points out big companies like to snag the suites to entertain clients ... which also may have led to the "outrageous" prices.

In fact, Lisa said all Christian's buddies will forgo attending the game for a watch party instead ... but he was able to snag eight tickets for the fam.

Earlier this week, StubHub announced the get-in price for the game was a whopping $6,500 ... and the average entry fee is $9,300.

As of this post, there are a few suites still available ... ranging from $300k to $2.5 MILLION. So yeah, ya can't blame CMC and OC for exploring other options.

As for Ms. Swift, Lisa admitted she's a huge fan of the singer and her relationship with Travis Kelce ... but she's refusing to listen to any of the Grammy-winner's discography leading up to the game -- 'cause she's rooting for the enemy.

Jake Gyllenhaal estuvo bajo la lupa esta semana luego de que surgieran informes sobre un supuesto comportamiento errático en el set, pero ahora el director está aclarando las cosas.

Esta es la cuestión, el director Thomas Bidegain habló con la revista francesa Technikart la semana pasada sobre su película "Suddenly" que tuvo a Gyllenhaal y Vanessa Kirby antes de que ambos supuestamente abandonaran la pre-producción.

La entrevista detalla varios episodios supuestamente frenéticos que involucran a Gyllenhaal, como exigir un carro que no era ni "rojo ni blanco", ensayar en un acento ridículo como el de Pepé Le Pew, y desnudarse hasta quedar en ropa interior para sumergirse en el océano helado, todo lo cual fue objeto de burlas y ampliamente discutido en las redes sociales.

En última instancia, todo esto podría no ser verdad, porque aunque Bidegain se negó a comentar la validez de esas historias, le dijo a Variety que su problema provenía de diferencias creativas en lugar de cualquier comportamiento poco profesional.

Thomas Bidegain lo explica así: la película todavía estaba en una etapa muy temprana, no había rodado ni pre producido siquiera, como sugirió Technikart. Esto fue en plena pandemia, por lo que el equipo creativo solo había hablado por Zoom cuando Thomas lanzó la idea de reunirse en Islandia durante una semana para trabajar en el proyecto.

El director francés dijo que pensaba que todos estaban en la misma página, pero rápidamente se dio cuenta de que sus visiones no estaban alineadas cuando empezaron a desglosar el guion juntos. Al parecer, Kirby y Gyllenhaal tenían opiniones totalmente distintas sobre el significado y los temas de la historia.

Bidegain dice que abandonó el viaje después de cuatro de los siete días, cuando se dio cuenta de que no sería una asociación fructífera. Thomas señaló que nunca había trabajado con un actor-productor como Gyllenhaal antes y que eso creó desafíos.

Vanessa más tarde se puso en contacto con Bidegain sobre la compra del guion, dice Thomas, pero él le habría dicho que no lo vendería y en lugar haría la película con actores franceses, ya que parecía más en sintonía con su visión.

Thomas es más diplomático en su respuesta ahora y dice que quería hacer la película a su manera. Sin embargo, hay que admitir que lo que afirma contra Jake en el artículo de OG es... un poco descabellado. Por cierto, esta película suya finalmente salió el año pasado.

En cualquier caso, todo es agua pasada y se puede sacar una lección.

CeeLo Green wants to see TikTok and Universal Music Group work things out after a nasty split earlier this week ... but thinks if artists are getting screwed over, then the divorce should stay in place!!!

We got the Goodie Mob rapper's thoughts on the explosive TikTok/UMG divorce at LAX on Friday ... CeeLo's been partnered with UMG for years and tells us he's totally a team player, but wants to see artists on ALL labels get their just due.

UMG's roster spirals across multi-subsidiaries ... music from Taylor Swift, Drake, The Weeknd, Ice Spice, Olivia Rodrigo, and of course, CeeLo have been pulled from the social media tycoon ... and fans are having a field day poking fun at the void it's left on the app.

CG didn't have much advice for the signed artists whose music is still on TikTok ... sounds like that territory is up for the taking.

He's advocating for a fair deal for all parties ... a wish still un-granted going into 2024 Grammy weekend.

Universal accused TikTok of skating around the current market share for royalties -- which TikTok claimed was elaborate language for being greedy.

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari could be on the verge of settling their divorce, 'cause Sam just filed some information that usually signals ... the end is near.

According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Sam's legal team turned over his financials to Britney's attorneys, including the declaration of income and expenses among the required paperwork, as well as a list of assets and separate and community properties.

It looks like he's just ready to say goodbye to this chapter once and for all -- 6 months after filing for divorce from the singer in August. Filing financial disclosures is often the last step taken in a divorce that suggests all parties are coming to an agreement.

As we reported, Sam cited "irreconcilable differences" for their split -- 14 months after tying the knot at her Thousand Oaks home. They'd been together as a couple for much longer than that, of course.

On her end, Brit reflected on the failed marriage on IG in December ... saying they'd endured many ups and downs and that it was strange being single again.

But, it doesn't seem like Sam's on Brit's mind too much recently ... she's been having a bit of a back-and-forth spat with her ex, Justin Timberlake. She hasn't uttered Sam's name in a while.

Britney Spears y Sam Asghari podrían estar a punto de resolver su divorcio, pues Sam acaba de presentar una información que suele indicar que el final está cerca.

Según los documentos legales obtenidos por TMZ, el equipo legal de Sam entregó sus finanzas a los abogados de Britney, incluyendo la declaración de ingresos y los gastos, así como una lista de activos y propiedades separadas y comunitarias.

Parece que está listo para despedirse de este capítulo de una vez por todas, a seis meses de solicitar el divorcio de la cantante, en agosto del año pasado. La presentación de las declaraciones financieras es a menudo el último paso en un proceso de divorcio y sugiere que ambas partes están llegando a un acuerdo.

Como ya informamos, Sam alegó "diferencias irreconciliables" como motivo de su separación, 14 meses después de casarse en su casa de Thousand Oaks. Habían estado juntos como pareja durante mucho más tiempo que eso, por supuesto.

Por su parte, Brit reflexionó sobre su fallido matrimonio en Instagram en diciembre, diciendo que habían soportado muchos altibajos y que era extraño estar soltera de nuevo.

Pero no parece que Sam esté en la mente de Brit últimamente. Ella ha estado en medio de unos dimes y diretes con su ex Justin Timberlake y no se ha pronunciado sobre Sam en un tiempo.

Un nuevo documental sobre Wendy Williams está alarmando a sus fans, pues muestra que ella ha estado pasando por un montón de problemas financieros, entre otras cuestiones.

El primer adelanto del documental de Lifetime, "¿Dónde está Wendy Williams?", muestra a la personalidad de televisión aparentemente diciendo que "no tiene dinero", mientras tira una almohada y se echa a llorar muy nerviosa.

Recuerden, Wendy Williams fue colocada en una tutela financiera en 2022 después de que Wells Fargo afirmara que era "víctima de influencia indebida y explotación financiera", un hecho que la familia menciona en varias oportunidades en el clip, incluyendo su hermana, quien exige saber cómo es posible que no pueda cuidar de su hermana Wendy.

Su hijo Kevin Hunter Jr., por otro lado, dice en el tráiler que piensa que está rodeada de personas que solo le dicen que sí, personas que en realidad no están velando por sus intereses, así que claramente hay diferencias de opiniones dentro de la propia familia de Wendy, al menos eso es lo que sugiere el documental.

Los integrantes de su círculo íntimo también aparecen en este adelanto y están expresando otras preocupaciones. Un hombre le pregunta a Wendy por qué está casi vacía una botella de alcohol, a lo que ella parece admitir que se la tomó sola en un día mientras estaba tendida en la cama, con la bata puesta y todo.

En el primer tráiler del documental, Williams también aparece confundida, lo que da la impresión a sus cercanos de que podría estar perdiendo la memoria. Su mirada con los ojos muy abiertos, casi sorprendida, a veces añade más leña a estas especulaciones.

La salud general de Wendy, de hecho, se ve muy frágil por momentos. Aparece en silla de ruedas en múltiples ocasiones y casi incapaz de caminar por sí sola al salir de un SUV.

Al final, el adelanto parece terminar con una nota de esperanza. Wendy Williams aparentemente demuestra su interés por volver a conectar con su familia y reconoce que tiene ciertos socios de negocios que podrían ser perjudiciales en su vida. El documental completo se emitirá en un especial de dos partes de Lifetime a fines de este mes, el 24 de febrero y 25 de febrero a las 8 PM ET / PT, por lo que se sabrá más entonces.

No hemos visto mucho a Wendy en el último año, aparte de una interacción con un paparazzi en febrero pasado, donde Williams afirmó que estaba pesando 138 libras. Además de eso y un par de fotos en la calle, ha permanecido fuera del ojo público.

Wendy se retiró de varios compromisos en mayo, con el fin de someterse a un tratamiento para hacer frente a los problemas que aparentemente enfrenta.

A new documentary about Wendy Williams is alarming fans -- 'cause she seems to be signaling she's been going through a lot of financial hardships, among other issues.

The first trailer for the Lifetime doc -- "Where is Wendy Williams?" -- dropped Friday ... and it shows the reclusive TV personality apparently saying she has "no money" before pulling a throw pillow close and letting the tears flow.

Remember ... Wendy Williams was placed in a financial guardianship back in 2022 after Wells Fargo claimed she was a "victim of undue influence and financial exploitation" -- a move her family repeatedly rails against in the clip ... including WW's sister who demands to know how she's not fit to take care of her sis.

On the other hand, her son Kevin Hunter Jr. says he thinks she's surrounded by "yes people" in this trailer -- people he says don't actually look out for her best interests ... so there's clearly a difference of opinion among Wendy's own family, at least that's what the doc suggests.

Members of her inner circle are also seen in this trailer expressing other concerns, including one man who confronts Wendy with a nearly-empty bottle of booze ... one Wendy appears to admit she downed in a single day while stretched out in bed, bathrobe still on.

Williams also comes across as confused at her surroundings at times in the doc's first trailer ... apparently causing concern among the people around her she's losing her memory. Her wide-eyed, almost surprised look at times adds further fire to these speculations.

Wendy's overall health does, in fact, seem to be poor at times, too ... she's wheeled out of a hospital on multiple occasions in the trailer and seems almost incapable of walking by herself when stepping out of an SUV.

Ultimately, the trailer seems to end on a hopeful note ... Williams seemingly expresses interest in reconnecting with her estranged family and recognizing the detriment of having certain business associates in her life. The full thing airs in a two-part special on Lifetime later this month ... Feb. 24 and Feb. 25 at 8 PM ET/PT, so more will be answered then.

We haven't seen Wendy out much in the past year or so ... outside of a paparazzi interaction last February where Williams claimed she was 138 pounds -- a moment that makes it in the trailer BTW -- and a couple pics of her on the street, she's mostly stayed out of the public eye.

Wendy dropped out of several speaking engagements in May ... before reportedly heading to treatment to deal with issues she was allegedly battling.

Alyssa Milano is once again defending herself over her GoFundMe move to raise cash for her kid's baseball team -- pointing out that even though she's a celeb ... she's a parent too.

The actress is still facing backlash from an attempt to fundraise for her pre-teen son's trip to Cooperstown -- something she made evident with some screenshots of people apparently attacking her boy on social media, with the kid having to stick up for himself and his mom.

She added a lengthy caption, writing ... "Every parent raises money for their child’s sports teams and many of them do so through GoFundMe. I am no different."

AM elaborated by saying ... "As much as I’d love to pay for the entire team and their families for travel, transportation, hotel, food and beverage, uniforms, trading pins and all the things teams do for this kind of trip—I can not afford to do so. Maybe someday."

She also points out that if she hypothetically did pay for everyone -- as the public has strongly suggested she do -- then she believes trolls would find a way to criticize her for that too ... and Alyssa's probably right.

One final sentiment from her on this issue ... "Leave the kids alone. Let them play baseball. If you are against donating—don’t donate. If you’d like to donate to help the team’s families — we appreciate it—the link is in his bio."

Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra say they aren't able to live in their luxurious mansion due to a bunch of construction defects and mold ... this according to litigation that's been dragging on since last May.

According to the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, the singer-songwriter and actress/model purchased the Encino house through a trust in 2019 ... but now claim the place is riddled with problems that have forced them to get the hell out.

The biggest problems, they claim, are mostly with the waterproofing around the deck and spa area, not to mention alleged mold issues that they say have rendered the crib "virtually unlivable in parts."

The lawsuit -- which was filed by a trustee of Nick and Priyanka's trust -- says the house is not only "dangerous from a health perspective to occupy" ... but will also cost the couple a ton of time and money to fix. We're talking millions of dollars here.

The exact amount of alleged damages is unknown, but they're saying the damages are north of at least $2.5 million ... and the suit includes some photos to back up their claims. We have some of those shots here -- but it's hard to tell what exactly is depicted here.

The photos are in black and white, and seem to be scanned ... so the detail isn't great.

Anyway, as for why the lawsuit's dragging on for so long ... the trustee's lawyer Fred Fenster told Page Six, "It’s like everybody who put a pick or a shovel in the property is going to be involved, and it’s going to be up to the builder to decide and prove who was responsible for the defects." We should note ... other lawsuits have been filed over this situation -- with a lot of different parties involved suing each other, but no one is suing Nick or Priyanka, specifically. In other words ... there's big confusion over who's to blame.

Now, a source with direct knowledge tells us Nick and Priyanka are very disappointed with the building issues, and with the house still currently under repair ... so nobody is living in the house at this time. Obviously, they've made other living arrangements in the meantime.