Kobe's wife scoring big in divorce

January 24, 2012|BY TOM MAHON, mahont@phillynews.com
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WE DON'T KNOW if Kobe Bryant uttered the traditional words "for better or worse," when he wed soon-to-be ex-wife Vanessa. But if so, he couldn't have imagined "worse" could be this bad.

According to the Los Angeles Times, Vanessa Bryant - who filed for divorce from the former Lower Merion star last month - just received three mansions worth more than $18 million as part of a pending settlement.

The Times cited experts as saying that's only a small portion of the $75 million - not counting spousal and child support - she is expected to receive when the divorce is final.

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Vanessa claims Kobe has been unfaithful "multiple" times. In 2003, Kobe was accused of sexually assaulting a female employee at a Colorado hotel. Criminal charges were dropped and a civil suit was settled out of court.

RadarOnline reported that Bryant is currently playing one-on-one with Carla DiBello, one of Kim Kardashian's friends. DiBello produces "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" and "Kourtney & Kim Take New York."

Speaking of reality shows, TMZ reported that "Basketball Wives" is making a slam-dunk offer to Vanessa to join the cast of the LA edition of the show.

A source told TMZ that "Vanessa has more than enough story line and would bring the show to another level."

TMZ also reported that a source said producers were waiting for Vanessa to divorce Kobe because they knew she would not have considered joining the show while married.

 

White House diss

The Boston Bruins took the Stanley Cup to the White House yesterday and met with President Obama.

Goalie Tim Thomas, last season's playoff MVP, chose not to attend.

"I believe the Federal government has grown out of control, threatening the Rights, Liberties, and Property of the People," Thomas wrote in a statement. "Because I believe this today I exercised my right as a Free Citizen, and did not visit the White House. This was not about politics or party, as in my opinion both parties are responsible for the situation we are in as a country."

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