Gossip / Rumors

Fantasia's manager, Brian Dickens, just released a statement saying the former "American Idol" champ is "certain that she is not responsible for the deterioration of the Cook's marriage."

The statement goes on to say, "Fantasia will weather this storm with the dignity and grace that she has exemplified throughout a life in which she has repeatedly overcome obstacles and challenges. Fantasia's faith in God, herself and family remain as strong as ever."

As we previously reported, Paula Cook just filed for divorce from her husband Antwaun. In the court docs, Paula accused the guy of having a "covert adulterous affair" with Barrino ... and believes they "recorded their illicit activity."

UPDATE: Fantasia's lawyer, Gena Morris, is officially on the attack -- telling TMZ, "Mrs. Cook gratuitously included claims about Fantasia to sensationalize that litigation and to insure that her tale would be picked up by tabloids."

Morris added, "The fact that she would seek such publicity in a case involving her children is particularly disgraceful.”

According to docs obtained by WCNC, Paula Cook filed for child support against her estranged husband Antwaun Cook last week and cited an alleged affair between Cook and Barrino. She claims the two met at a T-Mobile store and, beginning in August 2009, began their "covert adulterous affair."

Cook goes on to claim, "Throughout the course of their adulterous affair ... Defendant/Husband and Ms. Barrino have at times recorded their illicit activity."

Rumors of an affair between Barrino and Cook have been around for months -- and Barrino has always denied them.

Our spies in North Carolina tell us Hough was in town for her birthday dinner at a Morton's steak house the other night with a bunch of friends ... and at one point during the meal, she was asked, "How did you and Ryan get together?"

Julianne responded, "He was after me since I was 18 ... he totally wasn't my type ... I thought he was gay."

But Hough continued, "After a few years, he was persistent ... so I went out with him on a date and I realized how much I liked him."

We're told Ryan and Julianne have been together for a couple of months.

Brad and Angelina sued 'News of the World' after the paper reported they were splitting and dividing $320 mil.

The story was widely reported (BTW, not by us) online and on TV.

The settlement is for "undisclosed damages."

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Hilton was found to have less than a gram of pot and was released shortly thereafter.

If any of this sounds familiar, that's because it is -- Paris was held briefly for the same thing two weeks ago while watching the World Cup in South Africa. Cops let Paris skate after they decided it was her friend who had the weed.

Looks like Paris is gonna need another friend.

Police made the announcement today regarding the 2006 allegation, but were not specific about why they were taking another look at the case.

Molly Hagerty recently went public with her accusations in the National Enquirer -- claiming Gore sexually abused her in his hotel room.

A Gore family spokesperson said "Further investigation into this matter will only benefit Mr. Gore." She also said Al stands by his denial.

The investigation comes less than a month after Al and Tipper Gore announced their separation.

We're told Jake believed Vienna was "stepping out" with Gregory Michael -- an actor on the ABC Family show "Greek."

The story had been out that the 2 were flirting at a recent event, but apparently Jake took it to heart.

Sources at "The Bachelor" say they don't know if Vienna was in fact doing the nasty with Greg -- but Jake was convinced enough to end the relationship in the last 24 to 48 hours.

UPDATE: Vienna just tweeted, "The accusations of me cheating are completely fabricated. 100% False." Our 'Bachelor' people say whether she cheated or not, Jake thought she did.

Millions of reality fans were left wondering about the fate of "Little People, Big World" star Matt Roloff after Monday's season finale appeared to show him suffering a heart attack -- but TMZ has learned, his ticker is tip top.

In fact, Matt didn't even suffer a heart attack at all -- it was vertigo. Still, the Internet was burning with rumors that he was in bad shape ... or even dead.

But Roloff tells us, "Although having a dizzy case of vertigo ... I am very much alive and healthy and would like to thank all my friends and fans for their concern."

We're told Matt didn't even need to go to the hospital for the incident on the show -- and has since been treating his Vertigo with medication.

It all has to do with the $5.5 million Malibu pad where Heidi and her friend Jen Bunney claimed they moved in to so Heidi could get away from Spencer.

But TMZ has learned the lease for the place was signed two days before Heidi's rep confirmed the split -- and neither Heidi nor Jen were named on the lease ... neither is Spencer. We're also told the lease is only three months long with an option to re-new for six months or a year.

So we have to ask the question ... did somebody KNOW the breakup was coming? Why would somebody else sign the lease unless they had something to gain ...somebody like a reality show producer?

Janina James Coan, who was involved with Jesse's dad since Jesse was 6, tells TMZ she was "appalled" by what Jesse said about Larry James during the "Nightline" interview.

Coan -- who married Larry when Jesse was in high school but eventually divorced -- tells us Jesse had a variety of injuries -- including broken bones -- as a kid, because he was into motocross. But she scoffs at the notion that Jesse was abused.

Coan says, "Larry was the most caring father, the kindest father who would do anything for anybody. He loved Jesse to death and would brag about him all the time."

The 25-year-old rocked classic Michael items like a fedora, flashy jacket and a glove ... the creepy S&M mask was Bhatti's own doing.

He's bad.

Despite reports that his 17-year-old daughter Hayley took Hoff to the hospital on Sunday following a three-day bender, Hoff hit up Barry's Bootcamp this morning with his other daughter -- where the "Baywatch" star told us there's been "no drinking" and he's "looking good, feeling good."

As for the report, Hoff claims he never went to the hospital -- and both he and daughter Taylor say they "have no idea what's going on."