Frank McCourt Lowballs Jamie

Frank McCourt has offered to pay his wife Jamie $150,000 a month in spousal support … which doesn’t sound bad until you realize she was asking for $1 million.

Jamie’s lawyers requested the astronomical amount in part because they say she has to pay mortgages on seven houses.
Outside of court today, Frank’s lawyers came out swinging [...]

Frank McCourt’s Lawyer Clowns on Jamie

Frank McCourt’s lawyer says there’s a reason Jamie and her entourage weren’t allowed into Dodgers Stadium yesterday — because “when the circus comes to town, it goes to Staples Center.”
Frank and his legal team were leaving court today in L.A., where Frank’s bitter batter with Jamie over spousal support continues.
Frank’s lawyer said Jamie would have [...]

Prince Humiliated by the Fighting Irish

Prince is the subject of a public shaming in Ireland — after a judge decided to release information about the singer’s recent court battle because the Purple One isn’t paying the piper.
High Court Justice Peter Kelly just announced that Prince owes nearly $3 million in damages to concert promoters for bailing on a 2008 [...]

Jesse James’ Ex Wants More Custody

TMZ has learned Jesse James‘ ex-wife, Janine Lindemulder, is going to court to wrestle custody from Jesse … and the trigger was the Michelle McGee/Sandra Bullock meltdown.

We’ve learned Janine has filed legal papers in their custody case involving six-year-old daughter Sunny. Currently Jesse has full custody of Sunny. Janine lives in a halfway house, after [...]

The Game to Judge: Don’t Call Me a Gangster

Gangster rapper The Game doesn’t want to be referred to as a gangster rapper anymore — but it’s not because he’s changing professions … it’s because he’s trying to win a court case.
The gangster rapper’s legal move is part of a lawsuit that was filed against him in 2008 — in which he’s being [...]

Britney Spears — No Show In Court

Britney Spears was supposed to show up in court today but her appearance has been delayed — however, the end game for the conservatorship may now be in sight.
Britney was supposed to sit down with Judge Reva Goetz at 1:30 today to talk about her progress, but her appearance has been put off because, we’re [...]

Dennis Hopper’s Wife Won’t Move Out!

The Dennis Hopper divorce was back in court today, and it’s apparent Victoria Hopper, Dennis’ estranged wife, will not leave her home without a fight.
According to court docs, Victoria must leave Dennis’ compound on March 15. But in legal papers filed today and obtained by TMZ, Victoria claims the prenup she signed does require her [...]

David Letterman’s Extornist Pleads Guilty

David Letterman’s extortionist just plead guilty to one count of attempted grand larceny in the second degree.
Robert Halderman was just sentenced to 6 months in jail, 5 years probation and 1,000 hours of community service.
Under the terms of the deal, Halderman will serve 500 hours of community service in New York and the rest in [...]

Wayne Newton’s Wife: Get Your Mitts Off My Stuff!

Wayne Newton’s wife is trying to separate herself from her husband’s major money issues — she just made a legal move to keep her stuff from being seized by a man who Wayne owes in a big way.

TMZ obtained court documents filed by Kathleen McCrone Newton in which she declares that all sorts of [...]

Warrant Issued for Former Warrant Singer

The singer responsible for “Cherry Pie” is a wanted man once again — but this time it’s a judge who wants an audience with him instead of a bunch of groupies that reek of Vidal Sassoon hairspray.
TMZ has learned a warrant was ironically issued for former Warrant singer Jani Lane last week, after he [...]