YOUR FRIENDS' ACTIVITY

    Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson Files for Divorce From Evelyn Lozada

    Us Weekly – Thu, Sep 13, 2012 12:30 PM PDT

    After his wife filed for divorce in August, Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson filed his own divorce papers Wednesday.

    According to TMZ, the former Dancing With the Stars contestant filed in a Florida court stating his marriage to Evelyn Lozada "irretrievably broken."

    PHOTOS: Celebs who love athletes

    The couple married on July 4, but their honeymoon period was short-lived: Johnson, 34, was arrested on Aug. 11 on a charge of domestic battery. The NFL player allegedly head-butted Lozada during a heated argument. The Basketball Wives star filed her divorce papers on Aug. 14.

    PHOTOS: Reality TV bombshells

    "It is with great sadness and much trepidation that I release this statement addressing the domestic violence incident that happened this past Saturday. I am deeply disappointed that Chad has failed to take responsibility for his actions and made false accusations against me," Lozada told Us Weekly in a statement on Aug. 14. "It is my sincere hope that he seeks the help he needs to overcome his troubles. Domestic violence is not okay and hopefully my taking a stand will help encourage other women to break their silence as well. I'm grateful to my family, friends and fans for the outpouring of support during this difficult time." 

    PHOTOS: Hollywood's ugliest divorces

    TMZ reports that Johnson asked the judge to block Lozada's request that he pay her legal fees in his filing, due to their prenuptial agreement.

    This article originally appeared on Usmagazine.com: Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson Files for Divorce From Evelyn Lozada

    Loading...

    More on Yahoo! TV

     

    News for You

    • Deen says she used slur but doesn't tolerate hate

      SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Celebrity cook Paula Deen said while being questioned in a discrimination lawsuit that she has used racial slurs in the past but insisted she and her family do not tolerate prejudice.

    • AP PHOTOS: The career of James Gandolfini

      James Gandolfini, who won three Emmy Awards for his indelible role as mob boss Tony Soprano in HBO's "The Sopranos," died while on vacation in Italy at age 51. While Tony Soprano was a larger-than-life figure, Gandolfini was exceptionally modest and obsessive — he described himself as "a 260-pound Woody Allen." HBO called the actor a "special man, a great talent, but more importantly a gentle and loving person who treated everyone, no matter their title or position, with equal respect."

    • 'The Voice' Winner: Who Did the Experts Choose?

      By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - NBC's "The Voice" will crown another winner on Tuesday night's finale. Season 4's three finalists - Daniellle Bradbury, Michelle Shamuel and The Swon Brothers - battled it out for the title on Monday's performance finale episode. Before the performances, coaches Blake Shelton, Adam Levine, Shakira and Usher performed The Beatles' "With A Little Help From My Friends." The Top 16 then got together for the second group performance of the night on Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros' "Home. ...

    • Cher credits luck for her lengthy career

      UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. (AP) — Cher is no stranger to tabloid fodder.

    • Stacy Keibler: How I Lost Weight Without Working Out

      Stacy Keibler was able to lose weight without even working out - but it was far from easy!

    • Brad Pitt Responds to Melissa Etheridge's Angelina Jolie Mastectomy Comments

      After Melissa Etheridge criticized Angelina Jolie's decision to get a preventative double mastectomy, Brad Pitt comes out in defense of his fiancee

    Show More