Independent People
No one enjoys freedom more than celebrities -- as you can see by this group of newly single celebs who'll be setting off 4th of July fireworks all by their lonesome. 
Filed under: Dirty Divorces, Photo Galleries
Nas -- Kelis Should Put a Cork in It
Kelis secretly threw a Hail Mary in her bitter divorce war with Nas, but the judge had no sympathy.
Kelis, who is about to pop with her first kid, has been begging the judge to make Nas pay for pre-natal expenses and baby stuff. So far Nas hasn't paid squat.
A hearing is set for July 21. Kelis is asking for $3,500 for a baby nurse, 20,000 for strollers, cribs and stuff, etc. But here's the snag. Kelis may be in labor during the hearing. And she needs money badly. So her lawyer went to court asking to move the hearing date up.
Sadly for Kelis, the judge was on vacation and the substitute judge wouldn't mess with the court calendar.
So Kelis is poor and pregnant, Nas apparently couldn't care less ... and the wheel of justice grinds slowly.
Filed under: Dirty Divorces
Hubby to Kate Walsh -- I Want Your Boss!
Kate Walsh's estranged husband will not take no for an answer. He's filed new court papers asking to grill Kate's boss -- the Prez of ABC -- under oath.
Alex Young is now responding to ABC -- the network claims Young is harassing them and should be blocked from deposing ABC President Stephen McPherson about Kate's salary and earning potential.
Walsh and Young are in a bitter battle over money -- the irony ... they were only married 14 months before separating, but Young thinks he's entitled to a chunk of money Kate may be hiding.
But in papers filed yesterday by Young's lawyer, Jeff Sturman, he strongly suggests Walsh may be in for a big ABC payday and he's entitled to half. Specifically Young wants to know not just what Kate is scoring for "Private Practice" but also future deals, including bonuses and new projects. As Young's lawyer put it, "Ms. Walsh is not a garden variety employee who received a weekly paycheck..."
Under California law they're entitled to a 50/50 split of earnings during the marriage.
Filed under: Dirty Divorces
Gosselin Divorce Docs -- We Got 'Em!
It was only a matter of time -- 2 days to be exact -- but we got a hold of the once-sealed divorce documents in the Jon & Kate Gosselin case. Here's what's interesting. The docs say they just can't agree on who gets what.
According to the documents, "plaintiff and defendant have been unable to agree as to the equitable distribution" of their marital property. It goes on: "Plaintiff [Kate] is and has always been willing to negotiate a fair and reasonable settlement."
But we checked this out with some Pennsylvania lawyers, who say this is boilerplate language -- everyone who files says this. The real test is when Jon gets served and the lawyers try pounding out a property settlement.
Filed under: Dirty Divorces, Jon & Kate
Jon & Kate Plus Alleged Mistress -- Not True
TLC is blasting back at reports claiming Jon Gosselin's alleged mistress -- Deanna Hummel -- will appear on the show when it starts back up in August.
TLC just released the following statement:
"There are no plans to use her. We are in hiatus and all future episodes haven't even been planned."
Wait, Jon and Kate's "reality" is planned by TLC?
Filed under: Gossip/Rumors, Dirty Divorces, Jon & Kate
Laila Ali: Keep My Daddy Out of Your Divorce!
Laila Ali is fighting her husband's ex-wife, who now wants to drag Muhammad Ali into her child support battle.
Laila's hubby, former NFL star Curtis Conway, has been embroiled in a financial battle with his ex, Leoria Sanamu Conway. Leoria wants more child support and she's apparently trying to prove Conway is now rolling in cash courtesy of his wife.
Leoria is trying to subpoena Laila's financial info, including "her inheritance or potential inheritance." Laila and her hubby have asked the judge to block the request, arguing it's a blatant invasion of privacy and "clearly designed to harass and burden Ms. Ali."
They've been battling it out in court all week. So far, no ruling.
Filed under: Talk Sports, Dirty Divorces
Kate Gosselin Rings in Her Divorce
A day after filing for divorce, a wedding ring-clad Kate Gosselin was all smiles as she filled up her tank in PA on Tuesday.
Perhaps Kate was just happy because she covered up her chunk-striped, bi-level porcupine reverse mullet weave.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Dirty Divorces, Jon & Kate
Jon and Kate Divorce Docs -- Not for Your Eyes
Every single aspect of Jon and Kate Gosselin's lives is on display for anyone with the two C's -- curiosity and cable -- but don't expect to feast your beady eyes on their divorce docs ... they're sealed.
The docs, which were filed in Montgomery County, PA, are under lock and key -- safely hidden away from the media hype that has fueled the show's massive ratings.
We're told all the court clerks were personally called by the head of the department, and told under no circumstances are the papers to be released -- and if they were, it means BIG trouble.
If you notice our screen grab from the court's website, the docs weren't scanned in for public viewing (circled).
What we do know: Kate filed the papers and the filing cost her $282.50.
Filed under: Dirty Divorces, Jon & Kate
Jon Gosselin -- I'll Ride This Thing Out
On the same day his wife filed for divorce, Jon Gosselin was so emotional about the major shift in his life -- he could barely concentrate on hitting a jump on his ATV. 
To his credit, the "Jon & Kate Plus 8" star did spend some quality time with some of his kids at their PA home, but his wife was nowhere to be seen.
After a breakup, some people buy new clothes or completely change their hairstyle. Hopefully Kate is one of those people.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Dirty Divorces, Jon & Kate
Jon & Kate Plus the Worst Kept Secret
So it happened. Jon & Kate Gosselin announced their separation on tonight's show. Nothing will EVER be the same.
Jon is moving out and so on and so forth.
So we gotta ask...
Filed under: Dirty Divorces, Jon & Kate
Jon & Kate Plus Divorce Papers
Jon and Kate Gosselin just filed papers for divorce, this according to People.com.
According to the report, the papers were filed moments ago in Pennsylvania.
The two have been married for ten years. They have 8 kids together -- hence the title of that show.
There are reports claiming Jon is planning on moving to New York to live. Sources say he is considering moving into Trump Place.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Dirty Divorces, Jon & Kate
Usher's Wife -- Cruising on Denial
Tameka Foster, the woman who Usher seems bent on divorcing, will not let a little thing like divorce papers get in the way of her marriage. Exhibit A: She's still wearing her wedding ring.
We got the shot at LaGuardia Airport in New York yesterday. Usher seems more than ready to cut ties. We got him at LAX this week minus his wedding band.
Filed under: Dirty Divorces, Usher
Fairytales Don't Last Forever
Didn't see this one coming. Bradley Whitford and Jane Kaczmarek just filed for divorce, according to People. They were married in 1992 and have 3 kids.
We contacted the manager who reps both Bradley and Jane -- she tells us, "We don't comment on the personal lives of our clients."
Filed under: Dirty Divorces
'Gossip Girl' Star to Ex -- Don't Run For the Border
Another "Gossip Girl" star in the news. Kelly Rutherford is apparently worried that her ex might leave the country with the couple's two children, Hermes and Helena.
We got our hands on docs filed yesterday in their custody war -- both Rutherford and her estranged hubby Daniel Giersch have agreed he will ante up his visa and visa application to her lawyer within a week.
The docs don't say why this is happening, but the application is telling -- it seems Giersch may have plans to leave the country, smack in the middle of their ongoing fight over the kids. Giersch is from Germany.
Filed under: Dirty Divorces
Nas -- I Got Daddy Issues
Nas -- who is trying to stonewall his pregnant, estranged wife Kelis from collecting a shred of spousal support -- ironically just blogged about the importance of protecting family and "our woman."
Nas writes on Global Grind: "Right now I'm shouting out to real dads. Some are great role models with real academic achievements. Some are not ... We deserve the love!!! We put up with everything, standing true to what's real and letting life take its course protecting our household, our woman, our children, our family ... Biggest Shout To My Son On The Way!!"
Kelis is lookin' for more than just a shoutout -- she's also seeking child support and money to cover numerous other pregnancy-related expenses.
Filed under: Baby Watch, Dirty Divorces
