Erin Andrews -- Death Threats

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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.

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Tia Carrere Files for Divorce

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Tia Carrere has filed for divorce from her husband of 7 years, TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, which Tia filed today -- in person -- at L.A. County Superior Court, Tia has cited irreconcilable differences with her husband, photo journalist Simon Wakelin.

The couple has a 4-year-old daughter together.

According to the docs, the 43-year-old "Wayne's World" star is asking for sole physical custody of the child.

Tia has experience with the divorce process -- she split from her first husband, Elie Samaha back in 2000.

Story developing ...

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Erykah Badu to Be Charged Over Nude Video

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Erykah Badu will be charged with disorderly conduct over her nude video shoot that took place in the middle of Dallas ... law enforcement sources tell TMZ.

Our sources say the announcement will be made at a news conference held by the Dallas Police Department momentarily.

Erykah took her clothes off in the middle of Dealey Plaza -- the place where JFK was assassinated in 1963 -- for a music video shoot.

A Texas woman filed an indecency complaint with the PD.

UPDATE 6:17 PM ET: Cops say they have charged Badu with disorderly conduct and will mail her a citation. Badu faces up to a $500 fine.

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Dina Lohan -- Bounced Checks, Really?

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Lindsay Lohan's mother, Dina Lohan, has been blabbing all over town that her daughter was never behind in paying her rent ... but there's this issue of bounced checks to the landlord.

We first reported that Lindsay was behind on her rent, but Dina is saying it's just not so. TMZ has seen copies of two bounced checks, from Lindsay to her landlord, both written this year ... both of which have been stamped on the front with the words, "RETURN REASON - NOT SUFFICIENT FUNDS. NOT SUFFICIENT FUNDS."

We spoke with Dina, who says she didn't know anything about bounced checks. Dina says Lindsay has her business manager write her checks, and the one who she used in February is no longer working with her.

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Elin Nordegren -- What a Racket

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Elin Nordegren enjoys going to sporting events ... just not ones her husband is in.

Even though she won't attend the Masters, Mrs. Tiger Woods showed up today to the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami today to take in a little tennis.

We're told she's there to watch today's Andy Roddick vs. Rafael Nadal match. We're told she's sitting in reserved/club seating –- which isn't super private, but away from general admission fans.

This is Elin's encore -- last night she was at the tourney, sitting with Lindsay Davenport, watching the Henin/Clijsters women's match.

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Jesse James - Cops Grab Tape in Vandalism Case

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Video of a violent run-in between Jesse James and a paparazzo -- video that could become the smoking gun in a criminal prosecution -- is being reviewed by the violent crimes unit of the Long Beach P.D., TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell us detectives paid a visit to Mark Haushalter, lawyer for the photog. Cops took a copy of the footage the photog shot last week when James approached his car with a friend -- and allegedly went on a rampage, damaging the vehicle.

As we previously reported, Jesse and the photog placed each other under citizen's arrest.

Haushalter tells TMZ, "Any allegations by Jesse James that my client was stalking him are laughable and completely lack any merit."

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Tiger Woods' Tale Disputed by Many

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Tiger Woods' kindergarten teacher isn't the only person to say Tiger is telling a fish tale about a racial attack in school ... the former principal questions Tiger's story as well.

Donald Hill
, the former principal of Cerritos Elementary School in Cypress, CA, has said he never heard about the incident where Tiger claimed to have been tied to a tree and the racial epithet spray-painted on his body.

And there's more. Linda DaVeiga -- a parent who was constantly at the school around the time the alleged incident occurred -- tells TMZ she never heard of any such incident.

And it turns out, Maureen Decker, the teacher who will be front and center at Gloria Allred's news conference at 10:30 PT, addressed the alleged incident in 2005, saying the incident never occurred.

The news conference should be interesting.

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Lindsay Lohan Broke In Dire Straits

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Lindsay Lohan is broke -- so much so, she can't even pay her rent on time, sources tell TMZ.

We've learned Lindsay was two months behind in rent and her landlord sent her a legal notice to pay or get out. Lindsay just paid her landlord $23,000 to become current.

What's worse ... Lindsay isn't pulling in any income and her prospects for work are almost non-existent because of substance abuse issues ... according to our sources.

In the few days since TMZ published the story that friends and professionals are deeply afraid for Lindsay, the situation has become even more dire. We're told there is still a strong feeling -- even resignation -- that Lindsay will die soon if she doesn't get help.

There is deep frustration among the remaining people in Lindsay's world that her mom, Dina, is enabling her daughter by insisting Lindsay is fine.

As for how Lindsay could possibly be in compliance with her alcohol education program -- all she's required to do is go to the classes and refrain from driving. Drug and alcohol testing are not part of the drill.

More evidence of Lindsay's situation: last night she went to Ubisoft's "Splinter Cell: Conviction" Launch Party at Les Deux, where she once again fell -- hard -- on her way out of the club. After the crash, she got up, dusted herself off ... and went to another nightclub.

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Kindergarten Teacher Blows Whistle on Tiger

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A new woman has come forward in the Tiger Woods scandal -- his kindergarten teacher ... TMZ has learned.

The teacher will respond to an interview Tiger Woods gave for a 2005 book written by Charles Barkley, in which the golfer says, "I became aware of my racial identity on my first day of school, on my first day of kindergarten. A group of sixth graders tied me to a tree, spray-painted the word 'nigger' on me, and threw rocks at me. That was my first day of school. And the teacher really didn't do much of anything."

Enter victim's rights attorney Gloria Allred.

Today at 10:30 AM PT, for the first time ever, the teacher will speak out at a news conference in Gloria's office ... and say once and for all whether Tiger's tale is true.

But wait. There's more. The teacher will unveil pictures of Tiger as a kindergartner and also express her feelings about Tiger and his alleged mistresses.

TMZ will get an A for getting our Asses to Gloria's office at 10:30 AM PT to live stream every last word!

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Speidi to Native Americans: It's Peace Pipe Time

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Running Bear and White Wolf are now attempting to dislodge their moccasins from their mouths ... after their off-the-wall name changes pissed off multiple Native American groups.

Spencer "Running Bear" Pratt just told us: "Changing our names to Running Bear and White Wolf isn't meant to be disrespectful ... we respect [Native American] heritage and have a sincere acknowledgment of their beautiful culture."

Bear says he and Wolf "would like to invite any Native American tribal leaders to meet with us to help us further understand their culture" ... but we're guessing they'll only do it if cameras are rolling.

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Don't Bank on Chikezie Eze

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"American Idol" reject Chikezie Eze owes Bank of America more than $17,000 ... which in Neiman Marcus terms is 28 bottles of cologne.

You'll recall Mr. Eze was charged last Friday with attempting to buy 2 bottles of really, really expensive cologne at Neiman's using fraudulent credit cards. Neiman's, which charges more than $1,200 for the two bottles of cologne has not been charged with highway robbery -- so far.

In the B of A civil lawsuit, the bank claims Eze overdrew funds from his account and owes $17,433.63.

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Dwyane Wade Divorce Deposition: STD Lies

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That shocking STD accusation in NBA star Dwyane Wade's divorce is a big nasty lie, according to sworn testimony in legal docs obtained by TMZ.

Siohvaughn Wade has claimed in legal docs the Miami Heat guard gave her chlamydia. But during a deposition, Andrea Williams ... a close friend of the Wades -- claimed Siohvaughn told her she contracted the disease from another man.

Williams testified in her depo, Siohvaughn was seeing another man during her marriage -- and claims she was present in 2007 when Mrs. Wade accused the boyfriend of giving her the STD.

But enough about chlamydia. Williams also claims in her depo that Siohvaughn bought a T-Mobile cell phone for her BF. Dwyane is a T-Mobile spokesperson. Guess who's not making his fave five?

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Ex-UFCer: My Fists Were the Deadly Weapons

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Former UFC fighter War Machine admits he was carrying deadly weapons during his arrest on Tuesday ... the flesh and bone kind.

David Oblas -- a promoter for Machine's next match -- says the fighter told him the reason he unholstered his fists was because his buddy was outnumbered in a fight at a San Diego Bar.

Machine was eventually arrested for assault with a deadly weapon -- but according to Oblas, it's because Machine is a professional fighter and his fists are considered deadly weapons.

Makes sense ... because the San Diego Police Department tells TMZ Machine allegedly got the best of three guys during the rumble.

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Sheen and Warner Bros. Will Make a Deal

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Sources directly connected to "Two and a Half Men" are laughing at reports that Charlie Sheen says he's done with the show.

Although the show has been sold to CBS for two more seasons, Charlie's deal is up and the parties are far apart, but that's nothing new ... it's happened with Charlie before.

We're told Charlie is currently making $825,000 an episode, and he's asking for $1.5 million. We're told the Warner Bros. offer is around $1 million an episode.

Warner Bros. will make a fortune if the show continues, because any fresh episodes will automatically become part of the syndication deal. Charlie would also make a fortune.

As one person put it, "This deal will be made at midnight on the day CBS announces its new fall schedule [May 19]. Everyone plays the brinksmanship game."

And there's this ... it's not going to be particularly easy for Charlie to get a new show, given he's in rehab and facing a possible jail sentence.

And one well-connected source snarkily said, "Does anyone really think Charlie will walk away from $48 million?"

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Rabbi: Jesse James' Version is Gefilte Fishy

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A famous rabbi is lashing out at Jesse James for the Hitler-esque photo that is making the rounds.

Rabbi Marvin Hier, Dean and Founder of the Simon Wiesenthal Center in L.A., says "To poke fun, giving the sieg heil, and wearing the Nazi uniform is desecrating and beneath contempt."

Jesse's attorney, Joe Yanny, claims the hat was a gag gift given to him by his Jewish godfather. Yanny adds possessing Nazi memorabilia does not make someone a neo-Nazi.

But Rabbi Hier is unmoved, adding, "Whatever condemnation he gets, he has richly earned it."

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Miami Heat Star Claims Wife Sabotaged Big Game

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Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade claims his estranged wife intentionally blocked their oldest son from sharing in one of the most precious moments a child can have -- out of spite.

In legal docs filed in Wade's uber-nasty custody fight, Wade's lawyer claims he wanted to take his 8-year-old son to All-Star weekend in Dallas. But Dwyane's lawyer claims Siohvaughn jock-blocked him by throwing a birthday party for the boy in Wisconsin -- 10 days after the boy's real birthday.

According to Wade's lawyer, James Pritikin, Dwyane actually filed an emergency motion before the game, asking the judge to order his wife to let the boy go to Dallas. But the judge felt the All-Star game was not an emergency.

Sad part of the story -- Dwyane scored 28 points, got the MVP award and led his team to victory. And the boy got a sucky cake in Wisconsin.

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