Posted Nov 20th 2009 5:16PM by TMZ Staff
We just got this shot of Erin Andrews' alleged Peeping Tom, Michael Barrett, heading into court -- where he's facing one count of interstate stalking.

Barrett will be in court for the first time -- charges will be read and conditions of his release could be discussed. He is free on $4,500 bond and scheduled to be arraigned Monday.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Talk Sports, Erin Andrews
Tags: erin andrews, ErinAndrews, michael barrett, MichaelBarrett, peeping, peeping tom, PeepingTom, stalking
Posted Nov 20th 2009 11:02AM by TMZ Staff
No longer sporting the protective boot he's been rocking as of late, David Beckham took his various sons for frozen yogurt at a Pinkberry in Brentwood yesterday ... without injuring himself.

Even Becks has to bribe his kids with Swirly Goodness every once in a while.

Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Becks & Posh, Talk Sports
Tags: boot, david beckham, DavidBeckham, foot, photo, pinkberry, soccer
Posted Nov 20th 2009 12:40AM by TMZ Staff
Brock Lesnar's longtime friend and Jiu-Jitsu coach tells TMZ the hospitalized fighter WILL return to the Octagon -- and he guarantees Brock will return to battle condition in the next six months.
We spoke with Rodrigo "Comprido" Medeiros -- a 7-time World Jiu-Jitsu champ -- who tells us the reigning UFC heavyweight champ "is getting better and that is the most important thing ... He will be fine and be fighting again within 6 months."
Medeiros adds, "I can just say that the heavyweights can stop laughing and get ready to start crying because the champion will be back soon."
As we previously reported, Lesnar had been hospitalized due to a mysterious intestinal disorder. UFC president Dana White claimed the illness is so severe, Brock may never fight again.
So far, Brock has yet to release a comment himself.


Filed under: Talk Sports, Exclusives
Tags: brock lesnar, BrockLesnar, dana white, DanaWhite, hospital, jui-jitsu, rodrigo comprido medeiros, RodrigoCompridoMedeiros, stomach, ufc, wwe
Posted Nov 20th 2009 12:30AM by TMZ Staff
The Dallas Cowboys are 6-3, leading their division, and are favored to beat the Washington Redskins by 11 points this weekend ... but after seeing this pic, do the odds even matter???

This photo of Jessica Simpson rocking a 'Boys sweatshirt was taken yesterday in Beverly Hills.
The last time Jess publicly professed her support for the team, they lost to the Giants.
Before that ... she took all sorts of heat for going on a trip to Cabo with several Dallas players just days before they lost a big playoff game in 2008.

And before that, T.O. blamed a Cowboy loss on the fact that Jessica went to the game.
Then again, they are playing the Redskins this weekend...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Jessica Simpson, Talk Sports
Tags: dallas cowboys, DallasCowboys, football, jessica simpson, JessicaSimpson, jinx, tony romo, TonyRomo, yoko romo, YokoRomo
Posted Nov 19th 2009 1:24PM by TMZ Staff
There's a reason David Beckham is rocking a "precautionary" walking boot on his right foot -- and it's not very precautionary at all.
TMZ has learned David is suffering from a "tender foot" -- a result of a "series of knocks" he took to the appendage after an MLS playoff match against Chivas USA earlier this month.
A rep from the L.A. Galaxy tells us the foot is already better, and he's "practicing with the team today ahead of Sunday's MLS Cup."
... whatever that is.
Filed under: Becks & Posh, Talk Sports, Exclusives
Tags: ankle, boot, chivas usa, ChivasUsa, david beckham, DavidBeckham, daviod beckham, DaviodBeckham, foot, football, los angeles galaxy, LosAngelesGalaxy, mls, soccer
Posted Nov 19th 2009 1:10PM by TMZ Staff
Jacksonville Jaguars legend Jimmy Smith pled guilty to possession of cocaine yesterday ... and was sentenced to spend the next six months in residential lockdown.
The former NFL star was arrested in Florida back in April, when cops pulled him over for having excessive window tinting ... then found coke, pot and drug paraphernalia in his car.
The other three charges Smith was facing -- possession of marijuana, using or possessing drug paraphernalia, and operating a vehicle with a suspended license -- will all be dropped as long as he plays by the rules.
Smith was also sentenced to 18 months probation, his license was revoked until his probationary period is over, he has to pay $1,000 in fines and complete weekly counseling and random drug screenings during his six months under house arrest.


Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Talk Sports
Tags: busted, jacksonville jaguars, JacksonvilleJaguars, jimmy smith, JimmySmith, mug shot, MugShot, nfl, sports stars, SportsStars
Posted Nov 19th 2009 11:05AM by TMZ Staff
Red Sox fans have another reason to hate Derek Jeter's guts...

The Yankees team captain threw on some board shorts and posted up on a dock in St. Barths with girlfriend Minka Kelly yesterday.
...and this is why he's one of the greatest players of all time.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Hot Bodies, Talk Sports, Stars in Heat
Tags: derek jeter, DerekJeter, minka kelly, MinkaKelly, new york yankees, NewYorkYankees
Posted Nov 19th 2009 9:56AM by TMZ Staff
David Beckham fired around the pigskin with his kids at a park in L.A. last night -- all while in the protective care of the most watched medical brace on the planet.

Becks was a virtual Tom Brady -- but not just because he threw the ball well. TB also busted out a mysterious brace days before his big game a few years ago -- Super Bowl 42. David and the L.A. Galaxy are set to compete for the MLS Cup on Sunday.
But according to David's rep, everything about the billion dollar foot is A-OK.
The rep tells us, "The boot is purely precautionary. David will be on the pitch training with the team Thursday morning and will travel with them later in the day to Seattle. He is expected to play with the team in the MLS cup on Sunday. "
For the record, Tom Brady lost Super Bowl 42.
Filed under: Becks & Posh, Talk Sports
Tags: dabid beckham, DabidBeckham, football, tom brady, TomBrady
Posted Nov 19th 2009 12:40AM by TMZ Staff
Getting a job in radio is child's play to Larry King's 10-year-old son -- because the kid just landed a phat TV job hosting a sports show on FOX Sports Net.

Larry tells TMZ Chance King recently penned a deal to host an upcoming TV show called "Kid Pitch" -- which revolves around youngsters shooting the breeze about all things baseball ... plus interviews with Major League Baseball players.
The show is set to start filming in February of next year -- and due to Chance's school schedule, we're told he'll have to hightail it to the set after his school day wraps.
We're also told Larry's 9-year-old son Cannon will make occasional appearances on the program -- which will be directed by "Best Damn Sports Show Period" alum Tom Arnold.
Filed under: TV, Kids, Talk Sports, Exclusives
Tags: chance king, ChanceKing, fox sports net, FoxSportsNet, kid pitch, KidPitch, kit pitch, KitPitch, larry king, LarryKing, major league baseball, MajorLeagueBaseball
Posted Nov 19th 2009 12:35AM by TMZ Staff
After kicking Miguel Cotto's ass, Manny Pacquiao took on "La Bamba" at a party at the Highlands in Hollywood Tuesday night. He's actually pretty good ... and we're not just saying this 'cause we're scared.

Filed under: Talk Sports, Exclusives
Tags: boxing, fight, la bamba, LaBamba, manny pacquiao, MannyPacquiao, miguel cotto, MiguelCotto
Posted Nov 18th 2009 4:30PM by TMZ Staff
The man who allegedly secretly filmed ESPN reporter Erin Andrews naked in various hotel rooms followed her around the country ... according to federal charging documents obtained by TMZ.

In the docs, the feds claim Michael Barrett called 7 hotels in Columbus, Ohio on January 28 and 29 of 2008, trying to find out where she would be staying. The documents officially charge Barrett with 1 count of interstate stalking.
After striking gold with the Columbus Hotel, Barrett got a room next door to her, altered the peephole device and secretly shot video of Andrews.
Barrett then used the Internet to send the video to his email account.
Fast forward to July. He called 14 hotels in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and found where she was staying there. Again, he checked in, altered the peephole device in her room and shot video.
Then again on September 2, Barrett called a hotel, located Andrews' reservation, requested the room next door and on September 4 he altered the peephole and shot video of Andrews naked.
The email he sent the video to -- handsfouryou@yahoo.com. He eventually sent TMZ the video but we did not post it.
The feds say Barrett then posted the videos on a Google video account calling the video, "Erin Andrews Naked Butt."
TMZ received a statement from Barrett's lawyer, saying, "Mr. Barrett would like to express his deep regret for the circumstances that have caused the issuance of the charges against him today. It is his sincere hope that this matter can be resolved as soon as possible."


Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Talk Sports, Exclusives, Erin Andrews
Tags: alleged stalker, AllegedStalker, erin andrews, ErinAndrews, ESPN, hotel, michael barrett, MichaelBarrett, nude, peeping tom, PeepingTom, reporter, video
Posted Nov 18th 2009 1:15PM by TMZ Staff
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and estranged wife Jamie spent a lovely evening with their respective lawyers at Spago restaurant in Bev Hills recently. Actually it wasn't lovely at all.

Our sources say Jamie and her mega-lawyer, Dennis Wasser (back to camera) asked Frank and his legal eagle, Marshall Grossman, to join them at Wolfgang's joint on October 8th, 3 months after the couple split. Someone we know at a table nearby took the pic.
Grossman tells TMZ it was "awkward ... a chilly evening," adding he thought it was going to be a conciliatory dinner but was more like "the last supper."
We're guessing it went something like this ...
Frank: Marshall, would you please tell the shrew to pass the salt?
Jamie: Dennis, please tell Frank he's a moron.
Frank: Marshall, tell her at least this moron owns the Dodgers.
Grossman groused that Jamie and Dennis split before the bill came, so Frank picked up the tab.
As for Wasser, he tells us he also reps Wolfgang, so he didn't have to bring a special taster for safe measure.
Filed under: Talk Sports, Dirty Divorces, Exclusives
Tags: dennis wasser, DennisWasser, divorce, frank mccourt, FrankMccourt, jamie mccourt, JamieMccourt, marshall grossman, MarshallGrossman, spago
Posted Nov 18th 2009 11:10AM by TMZ Staff
You're looking at the mug shot of a world-class Russian figure skater who allegedly got hammered and stole a car -- AFTER placing 10th in a skating competition in Lake Placid this weekend.

Andrei Lutai -- seen here sans his rhinestone unitard -- is facing charges of grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property, unauthorized use of a vehicle and aggravated driving while intoxicated.
What would Brian Boitano do?!
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Talk Sports, Exclusives
Tags: andrei lutai, AndreiLutai, mug shot, MugShot, russian, skater