Chad Johnson Sentenced In Domestic Violence Case
It's official ... Chad Johnson will NOT spend a day in jail for allegedly headbutting his ex-wife Evelyn Lozada last month -- but he will be spending a lot of time in counseling.
Chad showed up to a Florida courtroom for his sentencing this morning, where he pled "no contest" to a charge of domestic battery, stemming from the violent August 11th argument with Lozada over a condom receipt.
In exchange for the plea, Chad escaped a jail sentence -- but was sentenced to 12 months probation and ordered to enroll in a batterers intervention program.
The judge also issued a no-contact order for the duration of his probation, blocking Chad from contacting Evelyn in any way -- no email, no Twitter, no nothing.
Chad was also ordered to pay restitution -- but the amount won't be determined 'til next week.
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Shakira Takin' Her Fetus for a Stroll
The same day she revealed she's pregnant with her first child, Shakira was spotted out wearing a loose fitting black top with her hunky Spanish futbol player boyfriend Gerard Piqué in Barcelona on Wednesday.
While her baby news caused the 35-year-old Colombian pop star to cancel her performance in this weekend's iHeartRadio Music festival, Shakira is all set to replace Christina Aguilera as a coach on "The Voice" next spring.
No word yet if the baby is a she wolf ... or a he wolf.
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Chad Johnson Plea Deal in Battery Case NO JAIL TIME
Chad Johnson will likely not serve a single day in jail for allegedly headbutting his ex-wife Evelyn Lozada during a nuclear argument last month -- because TMZ has learned, he just struck a deal with prosecutors to keep his ass out of the pokey
Sources close to Chad tell TMZ, the unemployed wide receiver agreed to be placed on probation and complete extensive anger management counseling ... in exchange for either a guilty or no contest plea.
Chad also agreed to a no-contact order that would block him from talking to Evelyn. As we first reported, Chad and Evelyn's divorce was finalized yesterday.
Under the deal, Chad will not serve a day behind bars. As we reported, Chad has been charged with misdemeanor battery in connection with the incident.
A hearing has been scheduled for tomorrow, during which a judge is expected to sign off on the deal and make it official.
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"X Factor" Three Finalists for TWO Hosting Spots
There are 3 candidates still standing for the coveted "X Factor" hosting gig -- Khloe Kardashian, Mario Lopez, and Corbin Bleu -- but only 2 of them will be chosen.
Sources connected to the production tell us the show has decided to go with co-hosts, and Khloe remains Simon Cowell's top pick.
Earlier today, we were told there would only be one host, but it turns out there will be TWO ... and Mario Lopez is indeed the likely choice to share the stage with Khloe. Our bad.
We're told "High School Musical" grad Corbin is waiting in the wings if negotiations fall thru with Mario or Khloe.
As we reported ... E! is worried "X Factor" might take away from Khloe's time on its reality shows.
Stay tuned ...
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Chad Johnson I'm Taking Anger Management Classes
Chad Johnson says he's enrolled in anger management classes ... to learn how to suppress his rage so he doesn't have another violent altercation like the one with his ex-wife.
Johnson made the announcement during an interview with James Brown on "Inside the NFL" ... saying, " I'm trying to find out how can I channel my anger when I'm in situations to where I would pop off."
During the interview, which airs tonight on Showtime, Johnson says he takes full responsibility for the headbutting incident with Evelyn Lozada ... and says, "I think what I need to do is work on Chad."
Johnson has been through anger counseling before -- as we previously reported, Chad was ordered to complete a domestic violence program after battering a former GF back in 2000.
Chad also says he believes the Miami Dolphins cut him from the team solely based on the domestic incident and NOT because of his performance on the field.
"That was the reason ... there's no need to blow smoke up my ass."
We broke the story ... Johnson officially became a single man earlier today after a judge signed off on his divorce from Lozada ... a divorce he was trying like hell to prevent from happening.
Johnson says he's no longer on speaking terms with Evelyn ... explaining, "There's nothing I can say to her because she's already heard it all ... what can I say ... actions speak louder than words and this is the time for me to show action."
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Chad Johnson & Evelyn Lozada OFFICIALLY UNMARRIED
Chad Johnson and Evelyn Lozada are officially divorced ... TMZ has learned.
A judge in Florida signed off on the divorce early this morning ... one month after Evelyn filed for divorce from the NFL star.
As we previously reported, Chad initially didn't want to sign off on the split ... and waited until last week before finally accepting reality and submitting divorce papers of his own.
But Evelyn claimed the marriage was irretrievably broken after he allegedly headbutted her in the face during an argument over a condom receipt she found in his car.
Chad has since had Evelyn's face tatted on his leg ... and insists he will eventually repair the relationship.
Sources close to Evelyn tell us it ain't gonna happen.
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MLB Star I'm SORRY For Anti-Gay Message
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Yunel Escobar has just apologized for displaying a homophobic message ON HIS FACE during a recent game ... telling his fans, "honestly, I’m sorry."
29-year-old Escobar was hit with a 3 game suspension for decorating his eye black patches with the Spanish word for f**got" -- which he wore during Saturday's game against Boston (below).
Moments ago, Escobar addressed the media ... and explained, "I feel bad, I’m leaving my team for something I didn’t intend to do. I have nothing against the gay community and honestly I’m sorry."
He claimed, "It was just a joke and it wasn’t directed to anyone in particular."
Escobar says the phrase has a different meaning in Spanish ... but when asked to clarify what it meant to him or why he wrote it ... he couldn't come up with a real answer.
Escobar will forfeit his salary for the games he will miss -- with portions of the money reportedly going to GLAAD ... a powerful gay rights organization.
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Alessandra Ambrosio My Post Baby Body Is Belly Hot!
Brazilian bombshell Alessandra Ambrosio proved she's back in supermodel shape by showing of her flat stomach in L.A. on Monday ... four months after giving birth to her second child on May 7th.
The 31-year-old Victoria's Secret Angel has a lot in common with 32-year-old new mom Jessica Simpson ... as Alessandra had her baby just six days after Jess, who gave birth on May 1st.
The gift of motherhood affects everyone differently.
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Enrique Iglesias I DON'T HATE 'IDOL' 'It's a Great Show'
If Enrique Iglesias really did turn down the judging gig on "American Idol" this season, it ain't because he hates the show ... in fact, Enrique says it's still his favorite of all the singing comps.
Iglesias was leaving AV Nightclub in Hollywood this weekend -- mobbed by fans -- when we asked which show he liked better ... "Idol," "X Factor" or "The Voice."
FYI -- the singer has reportedly turned down offers to star on EACH of the three shows.
But Iglesias told us the winner is "Idol" ... and made it clear that he still respects "A.I." ... even though negotiations to join the show fell apart in recent weeks.
"It's not that I wanted to be a judge, I actually love the show ... it's a great show."
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Mark Sanchez & Eva Longoria Fancy French Night
Yeah, Mark Sanchez and Eva Longoria are definitely doing it.
The freshly-minted couple left the Ritz-Carlton in NYC for a late night dinner at the uber-fancy French restaurant Daniel.
The New York Jets QB is 25 -- she's 37.
Having just divorced another professional athlete -- NBA star Tony Parker -- Eva's clearly got a thing. As for Sanchez, he was previously banging 20-year-old Kate Upton.
So we gotta ask ...
Chad Johnson Files Divorce Docs ... Admits Marriage Is Dead
Chad Johnson has finally accepted the fact that his marriage to Evelyn Lozada is over ... and has filed divorce docs in which he admits the union is "irretrievably broken" ... TMZ has learned.
Johnson filed the papers yesterday in a Florida court ... in response to the docs Evelyn filed back on August 14. In his papers, Chad admits the two have a prenup that he believes should be enforced -- especially the part about who pays for the lawyers.
According to the docs, Johnson wants a judge to BLOCK Evelyn's request that Chad foot the bill for her legal fees ... citing a provision in the prenup in which the two sides agreed to pay their own way if they were to split up.
The divorce has not been finalized yet ... but at this point, it's only a matter of time ... and sources close to Evelyn tell us she's "ecstatic" and ready to move on.
Evelyn and Chad were married back in July ... but the honeymoon ended a month later, when Chad allegedly headbutted Evelyn during a heated argument over a condom receipt she found in his car.
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Chad Johnson Pleads NOT GUILTY In Wife Attack Case
Chad Johnson insists he's no wife beater ... and entered a "not guilty" plea to misdemeanor battery this morning for the alleged attack on his wife Evelyn Lozada last month.
TMZ broke the story, Chad was charged with domestic battery yesterday following his arrest in Florida on August 11th.
According to Chad's wife, the former NFL player headbutted her during a massive argument that erupted after Evelyn found a condom receipt in Chad's car. If convicted, Johnson faces up to a year in jail.
Evelyn has since filed for divorce.
Chad's attorney entered the football star's plea in Broward County Court this morning. Chad was not there.
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Chad Johnson Charged with Battery
Chad Johnson has officially been charged with misdemeanor battery after allegedly headbutting his wife Evelyn Lozada during a nuclear argument last month, this according to the State Attorney for Broward County, Florida.
If convicted, Chad faces up to a year in jail.
As we reported, Chad was arrested for domestic violence in Florida on August 11th after a fight over a condom receipt allegedly turned violent. Evelyn told police Chad headbutted her.
At the time of the fight, Evelyn and Chad had barely been married a month. Evelyn has since filed for divorce, claiming their marriage had become "irretrievably broken."
Chad is refusing to sign any divorce papers, insisting he's still in love with her.
Chad was also dropped from the Miami Dolphins following his arrest. He's now a free agent.
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George Lopez to Ex-Wife Go Ahead Take My Retirement Money
George Lopez is still hashing out divorce settlement details with his ex-wife -- over a year after a judge finalized the split -- in fact, the ex-couple JUST decided how to divvy up George's giant retirement stash.
According to new court docs, filed this week in L.A., George and his ex Ann Serrano agreed to split the actor's AFTRA retirement fund down the middle ... but only the portion of the fund representing the contributions George made during their 17-year marriage (from 1993-2010).
It's unclear how much the fund is worth right now -- but Serrano will only get her hands on the percentage from the 17-year period ... even if George continues to deposit money into the account in the future.
As we reported, George and Ann's marriage was officially dissolved last July. George's show on TBS "Lopez Tonight" was canceled a month later.
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Chad Johnson I Refuse To Sign Divorce Papers
Chad Johnson DESPERATELY wants to stay married to his estranged wife Evelyn Lozada, so much so he's refusing to sign any divorce docs ... this according to sources close to the couple.
As TMZ first reported, Evelyn filed for divorce three days after Chad allegedly head-butted her during an argument. The incident that led to his arrest and Evelyn receiving stitches.
Sources close to Chad tell TMZ ... he won't sign the docs or partake in any divorce proceedings because he doesn't want to get a divorce. We're told Chad still believes he can win Evelyn back ... as evidenced by the fact he recently tattooed her face on his leg.
But Chad's plan isn't exactly bulletproof -- under Florida law (where Evelyn filed the docs) the divorce can still be finalized with a judge's approval.
Sources tell us Evelyn is hellbent on making this divorce happen and nothing Chad does will get her back. We're told she's ready to move on and rebuild her life.
Calls to both parties' lawyers were not returned.
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SueLyn Medeiros Bench Warrant Issued for Hot, Hot Model
SueLyn Medeiros is a wanted woman ... and we don't just mean by every man in America ... we mean by the L.A. County courts, because a bench warrant has been issued for her arrest.
As TMZ first reported, Medeiros was busted for DUI in Hollywood in July 2011 while driving a friggin' DeLorean ... and the sexiest arrest in history was all caught on tape.
Medeiros eventually pled no contest and was sentenced to 10 AA classes, a 3-month alcohol program and put on three years summary probation.
But according to court records, Medeiros failed to show for a court hearing on August 17, where she was supposed to show proof she completed the program and attended the meetings ... so a bench warrant was issued for her arrest.
We reached out to SueLyn ... so far, no word back.