Jake, Maggie Gyllenhaal's Parents End Marriage
Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal's parents -- TV director Stephen Gyllenhaal and film producer Naomi Foner -- officially ended their marriage on Christmas Eve.
Both Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal are adults, so there are no custody or child support issues. Neither party will receive spousal support.
The settlement agreement divides houses, furniture, cars, jewelry and other assets between the two.
They were married for 32 years.
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Paul Anka's Merry Little 911 Christmas
Paul Anka had a bunch of people over on Christmas Eve -- cops, according to law enforcement sources.
We've learned Ventura County Sheriff's Department deputies responded on Wednesday and Thursday. In both cases, Anka called 911. Anka tells TMZ his beef on Wednesday was that Anna Anka copped an attitude when he came over to visit their son and his step-daughter -- Paul has been living in a hotel since he filed for divorce earlier this month. Paul called 911 after Anna refused to let him play with their son.
As for Christmas Eve, at around 2 PM, Anka went to see his kids again. Anka says when he arrived Anna took the kids upstairs into a room and locked the door. He says Anna then went ballistic when she realized Paul brought a security dude over to get video from a security cam showing what happened the day before.
Paul left, came back at around 5 PM, and claims Anna refused to serve him dinner and began telling relatives in Swedish not to speak with him. And, Anka says, she put black tape over the security camera. So he called 911 ... again.
Law enforcement sources tell us they responded both times, and no one had been harmed and no one was arrested.
Last year, Anna was arrested for felony battery after Paul claimed she struck him with a piece of ice. That case was dropped.
Regrets, he has a few.
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'CSI' Star Countdown to Bachelorettehood
For the first time in 20 years, "Crime Scene Investigation" star Marg Helgenberger will experience Valentine's Day as a single woman ... thanks to an L.A. County Judge.
TMZ obtained court documents which show Helgenberger's divorce from former Screen Actors Guild president Alan Rosenberg will become final on February 1, 2010.
Marg and Rosenberg were married back in 1989 -- they have one child together.
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Jon Gosselin -- Failed Used Car Salesman
The same day Jon Gosselin's divorce was finalized -- and he was hit with huge child support payments -- we've learned he tried (and failed) to pad his wallet by trading in his beloved BMW for a profit.
TMZ spoke to an employee at Auto Exchange USA in Lancaster, PA, who told us Jon showed up at the car lot on Friday and wanted to trade his 2005 BMW M3 for a 2008 Subaru STI (pictured above) PLUS around $4,000 in cash.
We're told Jon's car wasn't worth nearly as much as he thought it was -- so he ended up leaving the lot without ever making a trade.
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Tiger Woods' Wife: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Tiger Woods' wife, Elin Nordegren, is conflicted over what to do with her marriage, sources tell TMZ.
We're told Elin is not going to file for divorce immediately, but there are two issues she just can't get past -- that Tiger allegedly had a 3-year relationship with one of the women, and another alleged affair occurred while Elin was pregnant.
We know Elin has confided in friends that she could have fairly easily forgiven Tiger had it been only one woman. But the sheer number, along with a long-term relationship and the pregnancy fling, has Elin doubting whether she can ever trust Tiger Woods again. Trust is her issue.
Clearly not a shock, but that's what is in her head. But still ... Elin hasn't pulled the trigger -- yet.
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LeAnn Rimes Officially Getting Divorced
Now for the least surprising news of the day -- LeAnn Rimes' husband has just filed divorce papers in Los Angeles.
Dean Sheremet filed the papers in L.A. County Superior Court yesterday, citing "irreconcilable differences."
Yeah, no kidding.
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Tiger Woods Not Giving Up on Marriage
Tiger Woods is "doing everything he can to save his marriage" -- this according to sources directly connected with Tiger and Elin Nordegren.
Although there are unconfirmed reports that Elin is going full steam ahead with the divorce, Tiger is not giving up. We're told he wants to stay married to Elin and is doing what he can to convince her not to walk.
One of the things we know Tiger is doing ... behind the scenes his people are dealing with the bevy of alleged mistresses, trying to contain what they can. There are, as one source put it, "lots of phone calls."
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Jon Gosselin -- Backed Into a Corner
Jon Gosselin is in immediate financial trouble now that his divorce from Kate Gosselin is final ... because he got nailed with huge child support payments and has no real way of paying ... sources tell TMZ.
We've learned under the arbitrator's award, Jon must make huge child support payments -- we're told 5 figures a month. And here's the problem. TLC has now shut down Jon's ability to take outside jobs. The irony -- he did himself in.
We've also learned Jon was charged every penny of the $235,000 that he withdrew from their joint account. That amount was deducted from his piece of the settlement.
As for Jon's claim that Kate should be docked for money she withdrew ... we've learned Jon struck out. The arbitrator determined every penny she withdrew was for the benefit of the kids.
Under the terms of the divorce decree, Kate has primary custody and Jon gets visitation -- both Jon and Kate agreed to that in advance. And, they agreed, neither party would get spousal support.
Score a big one for Mark Momjian, Kate's lawyer.
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Jon & Kate Plus DIVORCED
TMZ has learned ... It's official -- Jon & Kate Gosselin are divorced.
Judge Arthur Tilson has signed the final papers, making Jon and Kate officially single.
Mark Momjian, Kate's lawyer, tells TMZ, under the agreement, "Our client will continue to reside with all eight of her children in the former marital home."
As for Kate, she says, "I am very relieved that our divorce has been finalized, and I look forward to the New Year, focusing on our children." Kate calls the divorce "challenging," and says she will now focus on "restructuring our lives."
A rep for Jon tells us, "While the arbitration proceedings are still a work in progress, Jon and Kate will remain binded in their commitment to their eight wonderful children. Jon is confident that he and Kate will be able to move forward in a fashion that will be in the best interest of the Gosselin family."
As for who got what, Momjian simply says, "We are very pleased with the final outcome."
Judge Tilson inked the docs after the arbitrator came down with his ruling on how Jon and Kate's property will be divided.
Beyonce's Mom Files for Divorce
Beyonce Knowles' mom -- the original costume designer for Destiny's Child -- has filed for divorce from her husband Mathew Knowles.
Tina Knowles filed divorce papers in Harris County, Texas last month, in an attempt to end their almost 31-year marriage. In the documents, it says Tina and Mathew "ceased to live together as husband and wife on or about January 5, 2009" -- the exact day of their 30th wedding anniversary.
Back in October, Mathew was hit with a paternity lawsuit from a woman who's not his wife -- no word if that affected Tina's decision to pull the plug.
Mathew has been Beyonce's manager for years, so there could be a ton of cash up for grabs in the split.
The couple has two children together: Beyonce and Beyonce's younger sister.
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Jon & Kate -- The Arbitrator's Verdict is In
Jon Gosselin and soon-to-be-ex Kate Gosselin now know who's going to get what in their divorce. TMZ has learned the arbitrator in their divorce case has made his decision on the subject of dividing money and other property and it has been forwarded to the divorce judge.
Sources say the final divorce decree is now "imminent." The specifics of the arbitrator's decision remain confidential.
We're told both Jon and Kate have consented to taking the final step -- after the arbitrator's ruling -- telling the divorce judge to sign the papers and officially end their marriage.
Frank McCourt: Jamie and BF Deceived Team
Frank McCourt claims his estranged wife Jamie McCourt is screwing with his baseball team -- the Los Angeles Dodgers -- and he's now asking the divorce judge to end the marriage and get Jamie out of his life for good -- STAT.
Frank filed legal documents this afternoon -- obtained by TMZ -- claiming last week, Jamie's boyfriend, ex-Dodger employee Jeff Fuller, went to Taiwan and met with "a high-ranking Taiwanese government official," falsely holding himself out as a Dodger official.
The Dodgers had been discussing the possibility of playing exhibition games in Taiwan in Spring, 2010. According to a declaration by Acey Kohrogi, Director of Asian Operations for the Dodgers, Fuller was pretending to represent the Dodgers in the Asian market.
McCourt claims in the docs that Jamie -- whom he fired as Dodgers CEO in October -- has had a negative impact on the Dodgers and Major League Baseball as she "drags her feet [and] promotes herself, directly and through her surrogate Fuller, as a co-owner of the team."
McCourt even included
, who works in the office of the Commissioner of Major League Baseball. Manfred wrote, "The Commissioner has asked me to urge you to resolve this matter as quickly as possible to avoid future problems of this type."
Frank is asking the judge to put the divorce on the fast track and get it over with immediately.
Jamie's rep, Michael Sitrick, tells TMZ, "Jeff took the trip on his own and any meetings he had or actions he took were not on behalf of Jamie or with the knowledge of Jamie." Sitrick says he didn't ask Jamie if she's ticked off with Jeff.
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Car Co. to Anka: Your Wife Is a Wreck
And now the latest installment in the bashing of Paul Anka's soon-to-be ex-wife Anna -- courtesy of the place where Paul buys his cars.
Eric Brooks -- the president of L.A. Car Connection -- sent Paul a letter on Tuesday to comfort him during the big split ... by describing Anna as one of the most foul-mouthed, over-the-top and unreasonable people on the planet.
Brooks even offers a few anecdotes to prove it:
-- "I have never heard so much vulgar words and profanity come out of someone's mouth within a 30 second episode."
--"She left her lights on and her battery was dead and really tried to blame it on the 'piece of **** car' she bought."
--"When I recommended that she [get new tires] because I could see the metal sticking out of the tires ... She blamed it on the piece of **** car ... a Mercedes Benz S63."
Brooks finishes it off by saying, "I can assure you that you deserve much better."
We think the people at Canyon View Training Ranch for Dogs will agree.
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Gov. Mark Sanford Divorce Papers
Here's what divorce papers look like from a wife whose Governor husband cheated on her.
Jenny Sanford filed the docs today in South Carolina against Governor Mark Sanford.
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Eddie Cibrian: My Ex Slashed My Tires
Alleged serial cheater Eddie Cibrian claims he's the victim in his broken relationship with his soon-to-be ex wife Brandi ... along with the tires on his motorcycles.
In custody papers filed by Eddie, he claims Brandi slashed his tires in August -- then she immediately admitted to it when he confronted her about it.
Here's the best part: In the docs, Eddie says Brandi "told me that it made her feel better that she slashed my tires."
No word if LeAnn Rimes helped Eddie fix the flats.
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James Caan's Ex Isn't Kiddin'
James Caan's soon-to-be ex wife wants one hell of a parting gift -- physical custody of their two minor children.
Linda Caan filed papers in L.A. County Superior Court, asking for full physical custody of the kids, spousal support, and for James to pay her attorney's fees.
On the bright side, Linda checked the box saying she wants to give James visitation rights and joint legal custody of the kids.
James filed for divorce last month, citing irreconcilable differences.