The L.A. Dodgers divorce case between Frank and Jamie McCourt has a new plot twist. Seems Jamie's new BF had a "relationship" problem in the 90's -- as in, his pregnant wife claimed he got physical with her.
TMZ obtained a restraining order issued against Jeff Fuller, Jamie's new guy. Jeff's wife at the time -- Michele Christine Fuller -- claimed in May 1995, when she was seven months pregnant, she called 911 after Jeff pushed her into a wall and knocked her down.
Fuller also says in December of that same year, after the baby was born, Jeff -- with whom she had already separated -- came to her home and started banging on her window, trying to force his way into the house.
She wrote in her declaration: "I am very afraid. He is becoming more and more violent, and I believe he will start to act on some of his threats."
The judge issued the restraining order on December 20, 1995.
TMZ has obtained a letter Michele sent to Jeff today saying she doubts the legal papers -- which we obtained from microfiche at the courthouse -- are authentic: "I do not think they are authentic or at least they may have been altered."
She adds it was a difficult time in her life and she said and did "things that I later regretted." Michele does not believe she said what was in her declaration.
Michele adds, "[He] was not violent towards me and in fact, I can't imagine [him] being violent towards any woman."
It's a good thing Jeffrey Wright hasn't been waiting by the phone -- because seven months after he was brutally tased and pepper sprayed by cops in Shreveport, he says he still hasn't gotten an apology.
Wright and co-star Josh Brolin were arrested and charged with interfering with a cop during a bar brawl last July. But under the terms of a plea deal, as long as they don't have run-ins with the law from now 'til March 11, all charges will be dropped.
From New York to L.A., TMZ brings you all the stars, making waves and wrecking trains. The excitement just doesn't stop -- and so we bring you the following stars ...
Joey Fatone was spotted in New York, trying to pick up one of America's Next Top Models, while Amy Smart was walking in L.A.'s thirty mile zone.
Will I Am was caught out and about in the Apple, while Jack Osbourne expressed "no opinion" on O.J.
All this and more in today's nip-slip free edition of Star Catcher. Remember, this s**t is free.
There's only one way to know if a sofa is just right ... kick off your shoes, kick back, and conk out. That's exactly what Sharon Stone did yesterday -- in a West Hollywood furniture store! The "Casino" star crapped out while searching for some new home decor yesterday.
The drowsy Stone tried out a few more recliners, then headed back into La La Land.
Mischa Barton was seen puffing away as she cruised the streets of L.A. with a pal on Wednesday afternoon. No word on whether the actress stopped to grab something to munch on after her trip.
Chris Tucker was caught doing his best Michael Jackson impression while shooting scenes for "Rush Hour 3" in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday. While shooting continues today, the squeaky-voiced funnyman gets to enjoy the beautiful L.A. weather, while office workers in the area aren't so lucky; some won't be allowed to leave their buildings all day!
Tucker is making a cool $25 million on this film, guaranteeing an extra-squeaky performance.
Britney Spears has a ton on her plate these days. In between cruising the high seas and ringing in the New Year, girlfriend's got to get stuff done! Thank god for manager Larry Rudolph, who lent a hand by carrying Sean Preston, while Brit carted around pup Bit-Bit as she ran her errands. The foursome stopped off at an L.A. pet store and found the perfect pillow for the tiny chihuahua -- a large pink doggie bed. Clearly fed up with the mundane tasks of the day, Brit ditched the kid, headed to dinner at II Sole in West Hollywood and ended the night partying it up at the swanky Mondrian Hotel on Sunset Blvd.
It's almost Christmas, but Nicole Richie is rocking a Halloween look. The tiny celebutante, currently in hot water after her arrest, was apparently so cold she wore a blanket to lunch. Richie tried to make it impossible to take her photo yesterday as she left a sushi bar in Los Angeles.
She wasn't able to avoid it entirely, and the verdict is in; the ghost costume is better than the skeleton.
Doofy Adam Sandler and pudgy Kevin James are showing their love for Brad Pitt and Justin Timberlake -- well at least on the set of their new film "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry."
The funnymen were snapped marching down the street, sporting "Mrs. Pitt" and "Mrs. Timberlake" t-shirts. Even though we wish they were wearing these shirts of their own free will, they were just in wardrobe for a gay pride parade scene being shot on the streets of Los Angeles on Thursday.
Fans of this comedic duo will to have to be patient -- the flick doesn't hit theaters till next July.
The Pussycat Dolls hit the streets of Los Angeles on Sunday with scandalous dance moves and itty bitty outfits. (OK OK, we know. What's new.) Nicole and the rest of her Pussycats stripped down, jumped on the roof of a vintage car and showed off their dancing skills during the filming of a scene for their upcoming music video. But the most impressive part of the tantalizing routine was the fact that the girls were breaking it down in high heels -- that's gotta be tough. Residents of LA didn't seem phased though, crazier stuff happens in that town everyday.
We all know Matt McConaughey is a bit eccentric and Friday was no different. The straggly bearded actor made his way out of his Malibu house with a toothbrush in his mouth and proceeded to brush them (sans water) as he made his way through LA.
But it wasn't so much the fact that he brushed his pearly whites while driving (hey -- we've all done it) but more importantly the way in which he performed the cleaning act.
