Jon Gosselin: I Voted for Kate

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We've learned Jon Gosselin voted for Kate on "Dancing with the Stars" this week, but there may have been a serious ulterior motive.

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.

Jon Gosselin's Silent Attack on Kate

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Jon Gosselin was mum after TMZ broke the story he's gunning for primary custody of his kids and wants spousal support from Kate Gosselin to boot -- and with nothing but a few nods, he confirmed the whole thing.

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Kate Gosselin's Lean Jon's Mean

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Kate Gosselin's lawyer says Jon Gosselin and his attorney are "mean-spirited" and "reckless" by suggesting she's become an absentee mom by appearing on "Dancing with the Stars."

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."

And this parting shot from Momjian: "I can't believe anyone would take their claim serious, but consider what we're dealing with."

Jon Gosselin Goes After Kate in Court

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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.

Kate tells TMZ, "I am and always will be a mother first, but as a single working mom I will do everything necessary to provide for my kids despite the opinions of others."

Kate Gosselin's Kids Meet Her New Partner

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While at home in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, Kate Gosselin's kids enjoyed playing with their mommy's new partner on "Dancing with the Stars", Tony Dovolani.

Tony's got some tough (dancing) shoes to fill.

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Kate Gosselin Busted for Speeding ... Again

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We're going to find out soon if Kate Gosselin has two left feet, but already know she's got one lead foot -- because she was busted again for speeding.

Gosselin got a ticket on February 21 in Latimore Township, PA for going 73 mph in a 55 mph zone. But Kate didn't let it linger -- she pled guilty just five days later and paid a $155.50 fine.

Kate did almost the exact same thing back in November 2009 and paid a $109.50 fine.

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Kate G -- Dancing with the Stars: Home Addition

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In order to participate on "Dancing with the Stars," Kate Gosselin requires a lot of work ... to her house.

Workmen were spotted hauling construction supplies into the mother of eight's Pennsylvania home on Thursday, where they will build a dance floor in Kate's basement so nannies she can watch her brood and practice shakin' her groove thang.

The 34-year-old single mom sure knows how to hustle.

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Gosselin, Lysacek -- Ready to Rumba

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Minutes after the new crop of celebs were announced for "Dancing with the Stars," they were already doing what the "Dancing" people do best -- partying it up in Hollywood!!!!

Kate Gosselin, Olympian Evan Lysacek, Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger, Chad Ochocinco, privacy deficient Erin Andrews, some hot British guy named Aiden Turner and "Reno 911" star Niecy Nash all showed up to STK last night to kick off the new season.

Pamela Anderson, "Bachelor" Jake Pavelka, moonwalker Buzz Aldrin and Shannen Doherty are also in the cast ... but they didn't make it out with the fun bunch last night.

Buzz's wife Lois went in his place -- that woman could be crazy entertaining this year.

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Kate Gosselin - 'Dancing in the Basement'

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Kate Gosselin will practice her dance moves for "Dancing with the Stars" one flight below her brood -- in the basement.

Kate says she'll be practicing her moves in a newly-converted dance studio in the basement of her home -- so she can be close to her kids. And a source tells us "Dancing with the Stars" is footing the bill for the makeshift studio.

Kate's dancing partner, Tony Dovolani, will go to Kate's home for practice.

Kate, we're told, will only be in L.A. two days a week, for the taping. When she's in La La Land, her kids will stay in PA with a nanny.

Our source says Kate told the "Dancing" folks, she's doing the show "because she's a single mom trying to make money."

Jon Gosselin Settles Up with TLC

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TLC and Jon Gosselin have settled their respective lawsuits against each other .... TMZ has learned.

TLC sued Gosselin claiming Jon violated their contract by talking smack about the show and appearing on rival shows for pay.

Gosselin countersued TLC, claiming the network caused him to suffer harm to his "reputation."

Terms of the settlement are confidential.

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Jon Gosselin Too Broke to Fight TLC

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Jon Gosselin doesn't have enough dough to fight TLC over the breach of contract lawsuit the network filed against him ... sources close to the case tell TMZ.

Our sources say Jon is now looking for a way to settle the suit due to his lack of funds to fight it -- especially after TLC won an injunction prohibiting Jon from violating the non-compete clause in his contract ... which means he can't make money by appearing on other shows.

We're told the only way the network will agree to settle is if Gosselin agrees to abide by the terms of his contract -- no exceptions.

We've yet to hear back from Jon's people.

Jon and Kate -- Water Lien Under the Bridge

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Jon and Kate Gosselin are finally free to start tappin' again -- because someone finally paid their outstanding water bill.

As TMZ previously reported, a tax lien was filed against the Gosselins after Lancaster County claimed they owed $2,691.75 in city water charges.

But according to new court documents filed last week, the Gosselins are finally in the clear -- because someone finally forked over the cash.

One problem down -- about 30 billion to go.

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Jon Gosselin Cashes in on New Lady Friend

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Decked out like a "Jersey Shore" reject, Jon Gosselin hit up an ATM while tooling around DC with new girlfriend Morgan Christie on Tuesday.

For once, Jon didn't use his kids to make bank.

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Kate Gosselin's Fame Gets an Extension

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America's favorite divorced mother of eight, Kate Gosselin, has traded in her trademark highlighted bi-level reverse mullet Midwest raccoon weave for polyester extensions which make her look like 9 out of 10 other blondes in Hollywood.

The 34-year-old showed off her camera-ready new 'do while out and about in Pennsylvania this weekend.

Kate's gonna weave that man right out of her hair.

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Jon Gosselin's Ex -- He Pushed Me Against a Wall

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Jon Gosselin's ex-girlfriend wants to make one thing clear to the Octopop -- when push comes to shove ... literally ... she will file a police report on his ass.

TMZ has learned Hailey Glassman filed a harassment complaint against Jon on December 20 for allegedly pushing her against a wall inside his Manhattan apartment -- this according to the NYPD.

Jon's rep only gave one word in response: "FALSE."

As TMZ reported, Hailey Glassman moved her stuff out of Jon's pad last Wednesday.

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Jon Gosselin Finds a 'Real' Woman

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Jon Gosselin managed to outdouche himself again -- by partying with one of the classiest broads in reality TV, "The Real Housewives of New Jersey's" Danielle Staub.

TLC & Bravo's finest met up at Tenjune Tuesday night, where America's favorite so-called "prostitution whore" confirmed she was "dancing" and "socializing" with Jon inside.

Per TLC's injunction, Gosselin wasn't talkin' when he left but apparently it wasn't a love connection -- Danielle insisted the 32-year-old is "too young" for her.

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