Dancing with the Stars

TMZ broke the story that Erin has been targeted with sexual and violent emails from a Newport News, Virginia man who recently wrote, "I would love to shoot her with a Barrett rifle."

TMZ broke the story that a man in Newport News, Virginia has been sending sexual and violent emails to ESPN's Andrews since September. The emails -- all sent to DirecTV's "The Dan Patrick Show" -- turned violent and threatening in late March.

On March 29, the man wrote, "I would like to see if Erin Andrews can dance her way through a hail of gunfire. Better yet I would love to shoot her with a Barrett rifle. Get the pun -- her stalker was mr. Barrett and the barrett rifle is an ultra expensive 50 cl. rifle with a range over a mile."

In spite of this email and others, law enforcement sources tell us the FBI is resistant to making an arrest, because authorities believe the author is engaging in free speech ... which is protected.

By the way, sources familiar with the author tell us he's 6'9" and very bulky.

It all went down on "Lopez Tonight" where the judge also compared Kate to one of the most feared disasters of all time.

Gotta respect the honesty.

Jon's lawyer, former U.S. Attorney Anthony F. List, tells TMZ he'll file legal papers -- probably in about two hours -- asking a judge to change the custody arrangement and award Jon primary physical custody of the 8 little ones.

List says Kate Gosselin has been farming out her parental responsibilities to an army of nannies in order to make it big in Hollywood. As List puts it, "You can't be a coast-to-coast primary parent."

List says Jon is ticked that Kate threw him out of the family guest house and replaced him with 3 nannies. He wants back as the Kato Kaelin of PA. The difference between Kate and OJ -- the only thing she's murdering is the Paso Doble.

As for "DWTS," List says he and Jon both cast their vote for Kate. In what we think is a related matter, List says he'll also ask the judge for child support since Jon wants primary custody while Kate is raking in the dough in H-Wood.

Pam went from the ballroom to the Guys and Dolls nightclub, where she shared the floor with her pro "Dancing" partner Damian Whitewood -- and then shared the inside of her mouth ... and some other personal areas ... with another unknown gentleman.

Judges?

Mark Momjian is reacting to TMZ's story, that Jon and his lawyer, Anthony F. List, will file legal papers asking for primary physical custody of the couple's 8 kids as well as child support.

Momjian says Jon's move is, "downright offensive and outrageous," adding, "Kate has been the primary parent of these kids since they day they were born." Momjian says "DWTS" is not interfering with her ability to parent, and that "she is devoted to her children."

Jon Gosselin thinks "Dancing with the Stars" is damaging his kids, thanks to Kate Gosselin, and Jon now wants primary custody as well as spousal support from his ex ... TMZ has learned.

Jon's new lawyer, former assistant U.S. Attorney Anthony F. List, tells TMZ he's going to court to ask for primary physical custody. List calls Kate, "an absentee mom," which he says is no surprise to anyone.

List expects to use "DWTS" as evidence that Kate does not spend "quality time with the 8 kids."

List also thinks Jon is getting screwed in the child support department, claiming "$20,000 a month is ridiculous."

In addition to primary custody, List says he's considering asking the judge to reverse the support obligation and make Kate pay Jon. He did not specify the amount.

We got the two contestants leaving Industry after the show last night, where the Olympian said he'd "take him down with my skating blade" if he ever came face to face with the man who said "Somebody should shoot her [Andrews] in the face."

TMZ broke the story about the sexual and threatening emails, and the fact that the FBI is on the case.

Steve Andrews -- who appeared on the MJ Morning Show yesterday -- claims the FBI has already approached the man responsible for the threats ... but wouldn't comment on the status of the criminal investigation.

According to Steve, the emails won't have any effect on Erin's performance on "Dancing with the Stars" saying, "Erin is shaken, but she's tough."

TMZ has more information on the emails a Newport News, Virginia man sent to ESPN's Erin Andrews ... and it's scary.

TMZ broke the story that sexual as well as violent emails targeting Erin have been sent to "The Dan Patrick Show" since last September.

Law enforcement sources have given TMZ specifics about the threats to Erin, who is currently a contestant on "Dancing with the Stars."

March 29, 2010 -- "Dear Dan: I hope Erin Andrews gets murdered in L.A."

March 26, 2010 -- "I hope she gets shot in the face. I would love to see if she can dance away from a hail of gunfire. That would really make my day."

March 14, 2010 -- "I would love to get close enough to her to show her my suicide vest."

And, sources say, there are emails that pose even more of a direct threat to Erin.

We are told the FBI knows the identity of the man who sent the emails. In fact, the man didn't even try hiding his identity in the emails.

TMZ has learned Erin Andrews has been the target of several recent death threats, and the FBI is now on the case.

Our sources say three emails were sent to "The Dan Patrick Show" -- a sports talk show which airs on both radio and TV.

Sources tell us the emails -- sent on March 26, 29 and 30 from a man in Newport News, VA. -- are direct threats against Andrews. One reads, "Somebody should shoot her in the face."

A second email says, "I'm one in a million. She'll never see me coming."

TMZ has learned the FBI is now on the case. As for ESPN's Andrews, there is increased security on the set of "Dancing with the Stars."

Andrews was famously victimized by Michael David Barrett, who taped her through a peephole in several hotel rooms. He's been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison.

UPDATE: We are now told there are more than three emails that were sent to "The Dan Patrick Show" through its website.

UPDATE: Erin has appeared on Dan Patrick's show, but not on the days the emails were sent.

Shannen Doherty may have tried two-stepping the California taxman, TMZ has learned.

On March 22 just days before Shannen was booted from "Dancing with the Stars," the State of California slapped a $44,064.58 tax lien on the "90210" star.

So far, no comment from her people -- but we're guessing a few more "DWTS" paychecks would have really helped.

UPDATE: Shannen's peeps tell us this was the first she'd heard about the lien and that it would "be taken care of promptly."

Tom was in Calabasas yesterday, where he discussed contestant Aiden Turner dropping the move on his partner Edyta Sliwinska on live TV -- and then contemplated the idea of a butt cheek "motorboating" maneuver.

Who knew the "Dancing" host had it in him?!?

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