Saturday 17 December 2011

HEIDI & SPENCER They're Baaaaaaaaaaaack! ... For a Hot Minute

 HEIDI & SPENCER They're Baaaaaaaaaaaack! ... For a Hot Minute 


For a second it seemed to be 2009 all over again, as once famous famewhores Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt (Speidi, anyone?) pretended to not know they were being photographed as they did something -- in this case, act all lovey dovey while skiing down a mountain -- on Thursday.

Seeing "The Hills" dynamic duo again makes one feel really thankful for the "Jersey Shore."








 HEIDI & SPENCER They're Baaaaaaaaaaaack! ... For a Hot Minute 

'Teen Mom' Star Amber Portwood Car Crash -- Rear Ender…


'Teen Mom' Star Amber Portwood Car Crash -- Rear Ender


"Teen Mom" star Amber Portwood smashed into a Saturn, but the real story ... what she knows about the law you could fit in Uranus.

Here's the Saturn part ... Amber was driving yesterday in Anderson, Indiana, when she smashed into a 2003 Saturn as the other driver was pulling into his driveway -- this, according to the police report obtained by TMZ.

Now the Uranus part ... Amber's defense to cops was that the other driver slammed on his brakes and made a sudden turn.  Amber is unaware that a driver must anticipate the driver in front slamming on the brakes -- in other words, stay a safe distance behind.

According to the police report, Amber was at fault for following too closely.

Amber's had a rough couple of weeks.  She's facing 2 years behind bars for allegedly violating her probation. 

 'Teen Mom' Star Amber Portwood Car Crash -- Rear Ender…

TMZ's Last Minute HOLIDAY CARDS


 TMZ's Last Minute HOLIDAY CARDS


If you are anything like us... then you totally put off getting your holiday cards. But don't you fret ... 'cause TMZ has got you covered!

Simply scroll through our very own TMZ holiday cards and download a printable version of your favorite cards to give to your family, loved ones and co-workers.

Consider this a little gift from your family at TMZ!

 TMZ's Last Minute HOLIDAY CARDS

Kobe Bryant's Wife Vanessa Files for Divorce -- See More Shocking Celebrity Splits

 Kobe Bryant's Wife Vanessa Files for Divorce -- See More Shocking Celebrity Splits


Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa just filed for divorce after 10 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences, TMZ reports exclusively.

They were very young when they met; Kobe was 21 and Vanessa was a 17-year-old high school senior. They were engaged in May 2000 and wed in April 2001. They have two daughters, Natalia and Gianna.

Their marriage weathered Kobe's sexual assault scandal in 2003, when a 19-year-old hotel employee accused the NBA star of raping her. Kobe admitted to having a sexual encounter with her but denied the assault. The criminal case was dropped after the employee refused to testify, but a settlement was reached in a separate civil trial.

Kobe famously bought Vanessa a $4 million, 8-carat purple diamond ring during the scandal. The couple does not have a pre-nup.

The Bryants aren't the only huge celebrity split this year. See the A-list couples who broke up, and a few that didn't even make it down the aisle.

 Kobe Bryant's Wife Vanessa Files for Divorce -- See More Shocking Celebrity Splits

KOBE BRYANT'S WIFE FILES FOR DIVORCE He Cheated Too Much


 KOBE BRYANT'S WIFE FILES FOR DIVORCE He Cheated Too Much


Vanessa Bryant filed legal docs Friday afternoon, citing "irreconcilable differences."

Sources connected with the couple tell TMZ ... Vanessa -- who stuck by Kobe after he was charged with sexually assaulting a Colorado woman in 2003 -- decided to end the marriage because she believes Kobe has been unfaithful ... again.

As one source puts it, "She's been dealing with these incidents for a long time and has been a faithful wife, but she's finally had enough," adding, "This one is the straw that broke the camel's back."

And our sources say ... Kobe "desperately" wants to win Vanessa back and will do "whatever it takes" to save their 10 1/2 year marriage.

According to the legal docs, Vanessa is asking for joint custody of their 2 daughters -- 8-year-old Natalia and 5-year-old Gianna -- but Vanessa is asking that Kobe get visitation rights, which means she wants the kids in her care most of the time.

We've learned the couple has NO PRENUP, so 29-year-old Vanessa is entitled to half of the empire Kobe built over the last decade.

She's also requesting spousal support ... which is typical in divorce cases.  Kobe, who filed his response to the divorce minutes after Vanessa filed her petition, says he will pay her spousal support.

According to the docs, Vanessa is being repped by disso-queen Laura Wasser and attorney Samantha Klein. Wasser reps oodles of celebs, including Britney Spears, Angelina Jolie, Maria Shriver and Kim Kardashian.

Kobe went to the Jay-Z concert Tuesday night in L.A. without Vanessa, and people who saw him there say he looked miserable.

Vanessa signed the divorce petition on December 1.  Kobe signed his response on December 7.

Oh yeah, that $4 million ring Kobe gave Vanessa after the 2003 scandal .... It's all hers.  A gift is a gift.

The Bryants released a joint statement ... saying they have "resolved all issues" privately, with the assistance of counsel. 

 KOBE BRYANT'S WIFE FILES FOR DIVORCE He Cheated Too Much



BRITNEY SPEARS' ENGAGEMENT RING FEAST YOUR EYES

 BRITNEY SPEARS' ENGAGEMENT RING FEAST YOUR EYES


Voila -- the first photos of Britney Spears' new engagement ring ... snapped last night as the singer and fiancé Jason Trawick partied the night away in Las Vegas.

3-carat round stone ... diamond-paved band ... not too shabby for the world's favorite 30-year-old pop legend.

TMZ broke the story -- Britney's hosted the intimate engagement celebration at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, before taking the ring public at Jason Trawick's big celebratory dinner at the Chocolate Lounge in the Paris Hotel.

After the big dinner ... they hit up the Chateau nightclub and danced until the world ends.

 BRITNEY SPEARS' ENGAGEMENT RING FEAST YOUR EYES

KOBE BRYANT AND VANESSA Attend School Function Together The Day Divorce News Breaks

KOBE BRYANT AND VANESSA Attend School Function Together The Day Divorce News Breaks 


Kobe Bryant and his soon-to-be ex-wife Vanessa attended a Christmas recital for their kids just hours before TMZ broke the news the couple was getting a divorce.

Kobe and Vanessa (above, smiling) were spotted together Friday morning at their daughter's school for a musical both of their children appeared in. 

Our spy says Kobe and Vanessa next to each other during the show and left together in the same car, but their moods were totally opposite -- Vanessa was chatting with friends and having a good time, while Kobe spoke to no one and appeared "somber."

As TMZ first reported, Vanessa filed for divorce on Friday, citing "irreconcilable differences."

KOBE BRYANT AND VANESSA Attend School Function Together The Day Divorce News Breaks