Maria Shriver — Divorce On!

Maria Shriver met with her divorce lawyer today in Beverly Hills and all systems are go to end her marriage to Arnold Schwarzenegger … TMZ has learned.

Shriver met with attorney Laura Wasser at the swanky Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills — where Shriver is staying — for a morning meeting.

Meanwhile, we’re told Schwarzenegger has met with another high-powered Bev Hills diviorce lawyer of his own, Bob Kaufman. Although we do not know if Arnold has formally retained Kaufman.

As TMZ first reported, Shriver has been meeting with her financial person for several months now trying to sort out money issues before filing the divorce petition.

It’s a little tricky, because the money guy works for both Maria and Arnold and is very close to both of them.

A Wasser/Kaufman combo is significant, because both have worked on other high profile cases and have figured out how to handle these situations in a discreet, semi-private manner.

Although no divorce petition has been filed — were told it’s just a matter of time.

News Source: TMZ

Maria Shriver is set to divorce Arnold Schwarzenegger

The 55-year-old writer – who split from her husband of 25 years after he confessed he had fathered a 14-year-old son with their former housekeeper Mildred ‘Patty’ Baena – has reportedly told friends she will file papers to legally end their union after deciding she cannot forgive him.

A close friend of Maria’s told RadarOnline.com: “Maria absolutely will be filing for divorce.

“It’s not a matter of if Maria will file for divorce, but when.”

Although she had hired celebrity divorce lawyer Laura Wasser to represent her in her split from the ‘Terminator’ actor, friends were unsure if she would go ahead with it plans because of strong Catholic beliefs.

However, it has since emerged Maria – who has four children Katherine, 21, Christina, 19, Patrick, 17, and 13-year-old Christopher, with the former Governor of California – suspected Arnold of having affairs with numerous members of their household staff.

Although she “didn’t suspect for one second” that the 63-year-old star had fathered a child with Patty, she reportedly had her suspicions about other workers.

A former employee said: “Maria didn’t suspect for one second that Patty was messing about with her husband. But there were others who she wasn’t quite so sure about.

“It’s perhaps little surprise that after suspicions were aroused, they subsequently didn’t last long in employment.”

Source: BANG Showbiz

Maria Shriver’s People Leaked Arnold Baby Story

The Arnold Schwarzenegger baby drama story was leaked to the media by Maria Shriver’s own people … and they did it because Maria was so angry at Arnold, she wanted to do it herself.

TMZ has new information from sources connected to Maria.  We’re told when Maria found out that Arnold was the father of Mildred Patty Baena’s son, she was “hysterical” and wanted to hold a news conference blowing the lid off the scandal.

We’re told Maria’s friends talked her off a ledge and a plan was eventually hatched to leak the details to the L.A. Times and TMZ.

And we have new information about when Maria found out about the baby.  Now we’re told Maria learned about Arnold’s love child in late April or very early May.

The timeline further supports the story TMZ broke earlier — that Maria was miserable in her marriage and wanted out for a long time.  As we first reported, Maria was looking at pricey L.A. condos back in January with a Beverly Hillls realtor.

Maria has told friends for nearly two years she wanted a divorce but never pulled the trigger.   Maria, we’re told, is now ready to end the marriage.

As for Arnold, our sources say he’s upset Maria was talking to her friends about the scandal.  Arnold and his people know the story leaked through Maria’s camp.

News Source: TMZ

Arnold & Maria — Truce on the Holy Day

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver have put aside their differences in the name of a higher power … by showing up at the same church this afternoon.

Arnold and Maria are known to attend St. Monica’s Catholic Church in Santa Monica, CA every Sunday. According to our spies, they both showed up this afternoon … but they arrived separately.

There are some things even HE can’t fix.

News Source: TMZ

Arnold — BRO-MANTIC Man Party After Separation

Weeks after Arnold Schwarzenegger split from Maria Shriver … the ex-governor was quietly reflecting … with a boozed-up bro trip to wine country last week — TMZ has learned.

Sources connected to Schwarzenegger tell us, Arnold and five unidentified male buddies took off for Napa Valley last week for a few days of man-pampering — crashing at one of the ritziest resorts in town … the Meadowood.

According to sources, the crew hit up a different expensive restaurant every night — and when they weren’t eating out … we’re told they ordered tons of pricey wine to their hotel rooms, played lots of cards, and smoked cigars.

If that weren’t enough — we’re told the guys also took several long rides around the valley on their Harleys.

Of course, Arnold and Maria announced their separation to the media just days after Arnie returned from his man-cation.

But he’ll always have that one magical week in wine country with the fellas …

News Source: TMZ

Arnold: I Want Maria Back!!!

Arnold Schwarzenegger wants Maria Shriver to come back to him, and he’s changing his ways — somewhat — to make that happen … sources connected to the couple tell TMZ.

We’re told Arnold finally gets it … that Maria couldn’t stand the fact that he was ignoring her and her needs. And, we’re told, Arnold has made some headway, making Maria “ambivalent” at times. One source very familiar with the couple says, “Arnold has done a 180. He’s been really sweet to her since all this went down.”

Notably, they recently spent an evening at an L.A. area hotel for a special occasion. Maria is confessing to friends … Arnold has emotional power over her, but as we first reported, she’s been “miserable” for several years.

As one source says, “Maria has been tortured over pulling the plug on the marriage. One day she’s determined to get the hell out, and the next day she just can’t do it.”

News Source: TMZ

Maria — Contemplated Divorce for Nearly 2 Years

Maria Shriver has been deciding whether to DIVORCE Arnold Schwarzenegger since 2009 … but sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ, she’s been “extremely conflicted.”

We’re told Maria has been unhappy with Arnold for years … and first planned to split with him back in 2009 … but her mother passed away and Maria decided to hold off.

Then, we’re told, Maria wanted to try to break it off again in January 2011 … but her father died … once again putting the split on hold.

Our source tells us Maria is fed up with Arnold’s infidelities … coupled with the fact he’s been “impossible” to live with. We’re told Maria’s kids acknowledge the issues — and have pushed their mother to call of the marriage.

People who have spoken with Maria tell us … despite her STRONG public persona, Maria has become a “shell of the woman” she appears to be because she is “terrified” of Arnold … but in an emotional, not a physical way.

However, once Maria finally decided to separate from Arnold — and moved into a fancy Beverly Hills hotel — we’re told Arnold pulled a 180 … and he’s been “working extremely hard” to win her back. As one source says, “He could not be sweeter now that she’s left him.”

To make things even more complicated, Arnold and Maria have been spending LOTS of time together lately … hanging out during Easter, Mother’s Day and even their 25th anniversary … which they celebrated together at an expensive hotel.

A source close to the couple tells us … despite their differences, Arnold and Maria have “serious chemistry between them” … which is why she has such ambivalence about the break-up.

But ambivalence aside, Maria has been “miserable” in the marriage and has taken a big step to end the relationship.

News Source: TMZ

Arnold/Maria Split — A Long Time Coming

Maria Shriver has been “miserable” in her marriage for a long, long time, sources connected with the couple tell TMZ … and it’s all about Arnold Schwarzenegger’s “craziness.”

We’re told Maria moved out of the couple’s L.A. mansion months ago. Sources tell us she’s been extremely unhappy in her marriage for years, complaining about Arnold’s out of control ego, as well as his womanizing.

We’re also told Maria feels Arnold has ignored her for years and she’s felt terribly unappreciated.

Sources say the couple has spent “very little time together” for several years. Maria was frequently absent from Sacramento while Arnold was Governor.

The situation got worse once Arnold left office and decided he wanted to resurrect his movie career. Maria felt Arnold was becoming more erratic — more “unstable.”

Our sources say Maria’s religious views caused her deep distress over whether to split and/or divorce. As one source put it: “She’s been a lost soul for a long time.”

News Source: TMZ

Heidi Klum and her husband Seal are buying a Los Angeles property worth $13.4 million

The couple have fallen in love with the 12,300-square-foot Mediterranean-style home in Brentwood and have reportedly had an offer accepted.

Rebecca Ross, a Hilton & Hyland estate agent who had the listing for the property, has refused to disclose the identity of the buyer but did tell The Hollywood Reporter it had sold for “significantly more than the asking price” of $13.4 million.

She added: “There were multiple buyers interested, so there was a bidding war.”

The lavish property – which was previously owned by an investment banker – was first put on the market in October after failing to sell at a June auction.

The house boasts eight bedrooms, a kitchen complete with a fireplace dating back to 1603 which was imported from Scotland and a library fireplace which is allegedly from late military leader Napoleon’s farmhouse in France.

When Heidi and Seal move into the house, which is part of the Brentwood Country Estates gated community in Mandeville Canyon, their neighbours will include California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and TV journalist Maria Shriver.

The couple raise four children together, Leni, six, Henry, five, Johan, three, and 13-month-old Lou, and have been married for five years.

Source: BANG Showbiz

The singer is set to release ‘Rated R’ later this month and admits she has felt massively nervous about performing songs written in the aftermath of her assault at the hands of former boyfriend Chris Brown.

She said: “There are a lot of butterflies, a lot of excitement.

“I’m anxious. Like, I can’t wait. But you’re always nervous, because you’re about to go do something big. It’s a new thing, a new era. But I’m not scared. I’m just really excited. I just can’t wait to start.

“My first time performing the songs was on Sunday night in Los Angeles with Jay-Z. We did ‘Run This Town’ and ‘Hard,’ and I kept thinking, ‘Why the hell am I so nervous?’ And I couldn’t figure it out. But then I knew why: It was the first time performing one of my new songs.”

Marking her new era, Rihanna looked radiant when she stepped out in New York on Monday night (09.11.09) to accept a Woman of the Year award.

The ‘Umbrella’ hitmaker was one of several high-profile females – including author Maya Angelou, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s wife Maria Shriver, designer Stella McCartney, tennis star Serena Williams and comedienne Amy Poehler – honoured by Glamour magazine.

US First Lady Michelle Obama was given an award of special recognition for bringing the importance of mentoring to the forefront.

The honorees are chosen by a board of former winners, including Jennifer Lopez, and awards were presented at a special ceremony at Carnegie Hall.

Source: BANG Showbiz