Tony Parker's Ex-Teammate -- Divorced

Published | Updated

Tony Parker's former San Antonio Spurs teammate Brent Barry is officially divorced from Erin Barry ... the woman who adamantly denied having a sexting relationship with TP during his marriage to Eva Longoria.

TMZ has obtained documents from Bexar County, Texas ... showing Brent and Erin's 13-year-marriage legally came to an end on January 5.

According to the docs, Brent and Erin will share joint custody of their two minor children. As for holidays and other important annual events, the couple will alternate custody every year.

The docs show Brent and Erin signed a prenup before they tied the knot -- which will determine how they will divide their property. The terms of the prenup are confidential.

But get this, Erin was awarded child support through 2013 to the tune of $4,000 a month -- but agreed to stop taking Brent's money three years after she graduates from law school ... with the expectation she can provide for herself.

Meanwhile, Tony and Eva's divorce is still pending ... in two different states.

Jenn Sterger Coming Out for March Madness

Published | Updated

Jenn Sterger's finally ready to go public ... as in, rescheduling the public appearance she abruptly pulled out of -- and promised to rebook -- when the Brett Favre sexting scandal first broke.

TMZ has learned Jenn will be hosting a March Madness party at the grand opening of Public House in Chicago on March 17.

Jenn's been laying way low since Brett's alleged penis pics started popping up on the Internet in October -- prompting her to back out of a Chicago bar event with the same people marketing the NCAA hoops party.

We're told Jenn will pose for pics and sign autographs -- and she's donating her appearance fee to Project Sunshine.

TNA Star Jeff Hardy -- My Drug War Is Almost Over

Published | Updated

TNA wrestling stud Jeff Hardy -- who JUST lost his title on Sunday -- is expected to finally strike a plea deal over his 2009 steroid bust, but the wrestler tells us ... everything's gonna be alright.

As we previously reported, cops found 262 Vicodin pills, 180 Somas, 555 milliliters of anabolic steroids -- plus a residual amount of powder cocaine -- in Hardy's North Carolina home.

Now, with Hardy reportedly ready to plead guilty to at least one of the drug charges in exchange for a lesser sentence ... Hardy tells us, "I'll make the best of it, bro."

Hardy -- who plans to wrestle on TNA's "iMPACT" until his January 20 court date -- adds, "It's been a long while ... but it should get to an end soon."

Lionel Messi -- Check Out My Giant, Golden Ball

Published | Updated

Argentinian soccer superstar Lionel Messi was crowned the best player in the world for the second year running ... and he has the massive golden ball to prove it.

During an award ceremony today in Zurich, Messi took home the first FIFA Ballon d'Or -- a merger of the France Football magazine "European Footballer of the Year" prize and the FIFA World Player of the Year award. Messi also took home both awards last year.

The 23-year-old Argentinian forward racked up an astounding 60 goals last year while playing for both his club team and his country.

49ers Star Vernon Davis -- I DON'T Miss Mike Singletary

Published | Updated

49ers superstar tight end Vernon Davis is THRILLED his team fired head coach Mike Singletary ... and last night Davis let us know he won't miss the guy one bit.

Davis also told us he's fired up about the prospect of playing with injury-riddled Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton ... who's rumored to be on the outs in Denver.

When asked if an Orton-to-SF deal was in the works, Davis told us, "Kyle Orton ... if you're coming, come on buddy. I love you."

Lindsay Lohan Do the Spike Thing

Published | Updated

Lindsay Lohan befriended the most famous New York Knicks fan, Spike Lee, during last night's Knicks/Lakers game at the Staples Center.

LiLo and Spike both went home losers -- Lakers won 109-87.

Jamie McCourt -- Lien for Pocket Change

Published | Updated

Jamie McCourt is in a heated divorce battle for millions of dollars and control of the Los Angeles Dodgers ... so do you think she even notices a couple of liens for low five figures?

According to a pair of mechanic's liens filed in November with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office, McCourt owes one company $2,227.66 for work done on one of her many house ... and $13,350.00 to a waterproofing company.

Jamie will probably worry about this battle ... once she's done fighting the war.

Lindsay Lohan -- Best Seat in the House

Published | Updated

If you're looking for Lindsay Lohan tonight, all you need to do is turn on the Los Angeles Lakers game -- because she'll be sitting in the front row.

Sources tell TMZ LiLo will be courtside at Staples Center tonight when the Lakers take on the New York Knicks. We're told the prime seats are courtesy of Pascal Mouawad -- who will join Lindsay so the two can discuss their upcoming jewelry line.

Business meetings at NBA games -- only in Hollywood.

Mike Tyson -- I Have an Ironclad Defense

Published | Updated

Mike Tyson only knows one way to strike back -- with a knockout blow -- and he's delivering a legal right cross to the guy who claims he jacked his nickname.

As TMZ first reported, some guy who says he goes by the name "Iron" Mike Landrum sued Tyson for $115 million over use of the "Iron" moniker.

Tyson's legal team fired back at the end of the December, filing a motion to dismiss that claims Landrum's trademark suit is without merit on several levels -- including the fact that no one in their right mind would confuse a 58-year-old guy who last fought in 1985 ... with "one of the most famous (if not the most famous) and recognizable boxer in history."

Both sides are due back in court on January 31.

'Jersey' Angelina Wrestling with Unemployment

Published | Updated

Now that Angelina Pivarnick's days of fighting on "Jersey Shore" are over -- TMZ has learned she's already found another place to let out her aggression ... the wrestling ring.

Sources close to Angelina tell us she's been locked in discussions with TNA Wrestling officials for the past week -- trying to hammer out a deal to get her in the squared circle ASAP.

But unlike Jwoww's "don't-blink-or-you'll-miss-it" style fight back in October -- Angelina wants to brawl in a legitimate, regulation match.

We're told the two sides have yet to make it official -- but TNA honchos are already into the idea of pitting Angelina against the resident Snooki-wannabe -- "Cookie" -- in a TNA Pay-Per-View match.

Jerry Rice -- No, I Won't Sign Your Face!

Published | Updated

Jerry Rice -- the greatest WR of all time -- was swarmed by a pack of hilariously obnoxious fans Thursday night in Hollywood ... including one guy who wanted JR's Hancock right on his face!

Clash of the Footballers -- Ronaldo Meets Ochocinco

Published | Updated

With no playoff game to prep for this weekend, Chad Ochocinco jetted over to Spain this week ... and went on a double date with the most famous futbol player on the planet ... Cristiano Ronaldo.

We're told Chad and his lady, Evelyn Lozada, hooked up with Ronaldo and his lady, Irina Shayk, at a De Maria restaurant in Madrid.

No word on who paid for the meal.

Brett Favre Massage Accuser -- The $18,000 Debt

Published | Updated

One of the masseuses suing Brett Favre for sexual harassment is no stranger to a good stiffing -- TMZ has learned she's on the hook for allegedly flaking on an $18,000 credit card bill ... TMZ has learned.

According to documents filed in Nassau County Supreme Court in NY -- Christina Scavo was sued by American Express for not paying her $18,701.93 credit card bill back in 2009. Court records show AMEX got a lien against Scavo to collect the money ... and as of this morning, the lien is still active.

We spoke to Christina's attorney -- who tells us he wasn't aware of the debt but explained, "That's typically what happens when people lose their jobs and can't pay their bills."

As we previously reported -- Scavo and another woman both claimed the NY Jets blacklisted them after Christina's husband confronted Favre over texts in which the QB allegedly tried to initiate a post massage sexual encounter.

NFL Star Fighting 'Jambalaya of False Accusations'

Published | Updated

Indianapolis Colts superstar Dwight Freeney is firing back at allegations he stiffed a famous L.A recording studio out of $400,000 in rent -- with his attorney calling the lawsuit a "jambalaya of false accusations."

TMZ obtained a scathing letter sent by Freeney's attorney, Peter A. Gonzalez, to the owner of the famous Edmonds Tower building -- Tracey Edmonds ... who was once married to the music producer Babyface.

In the document, Team Freeney compares the lawsuit to a "Mexican soap opera" -- because the allegations against NFL star are "pure fiction."

Freeney's lawyer then proceeds to lay down the hammer -- calling the complaint a "jambalaya of false accusations, disorganized misrepresentations and legally insufficient claims" ... noting, "Mr. Freeney is not personally a party to any agreement with Plaintiff."

UPDATE: Tracey Edmonds's lawyer, Trent Copeland, tells us, "The idea that Tracey Edmonds, a CEO of a major entertainment company would invent a claim against Dwight Freeney for unpaid rent just doesn't pass the straight face test."

Copeland continues, "Mr, Freeney might intimidate quarterbacks, but he will not intimidate Ms. Edmonds" ... adding, "We intend to vigorously pursue her claim that Dwight Freeney's music company with his knowledge and with his money rented space in her building and he stopped paying rent that he legally owed."

WWE Accuser -- Race Photos Could Crash His Case

Published | Updated

The guy suing the WWE over an alleged injury he suffered at a live event 11 years ago might have a tough time in court -- because he not only races stock cars nowadays ... he also crashes them.

As we previously reported, Ronald Basham claims he was only 7-years-old when The Rock ran into the crowd during a match in Kentucky in 2000 ... sending a female fan stumbling onto Ronald's leg ... which caused injuries that have plagued him ever since.

But in the years that followed, Ronald not only played high school football ... he also picked up a dangerous little hobby -- stock car racing ... a hobby that he loved to document with photos all over his public Facebook page.

However, after filing his lawsuit ... the photos, which include shots of Ronald crashing into a wall, suddenly went MIA.

Ronald's lawyer tells us, "He has a long medical history with knee problems and as far as I know his knee was never injured [from racing cars]."

Man Sues The Rock Over WWE Match from 2000

Published | Updated

11 years after a legendary WWE match between The Rock and Triple H -- a guy who was in the audience is suing the wrestlers ... claiming he was injured when the men ran into the crowd and knocked a female fan into his knee.

It's all in a Kentucky lawsuit filed by Ronald Basham -- who says he was 7-years-old at the time of the incident ... and too young to sue for himself.

According to the lawsuit, Ronald claims the wrestlers took the fight out of the ring and into the stands -- when The Rock shoved a spectator ... and caused a woman standing nearby to fall onto Ronald ... injuring his right leg and knee.

Ronald claims he sustained "severe and painful injuries" that will continue to bother him. In fact, Ronald says he recently had to undergo surgery on his leg as a result of the wrestling incident.

A rep for the WWE tells us they are "looking into the matter" but says they "don't comment on pending litigation."