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If you pushed the snooze button instead of listening to Ryan Seacrest's morning show on KIIS-FM, then you probably don't know that marriage engagements are like stripper poles and that Carmen Electra doesn’t much care for paperwork. (Like they say, the early bird catches the, um, writhing, squirmy bit of information.)

While we had already told you that Carmen is in no rush to marry fiancé Rob Patterson, we didn’t know that her hesitation was due not to the fact that she'd been married twice before but to an aversion to filing.

Confused? Here's how Carm tells it...

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Carmen Electra has the Naked Women's Wrestling League up against the highly stylized ropes.

As tantalizing as that might sound, what it actually means is that the former Baywatch babe is suing the NWWL for breach of contract, negligence and unfair business practices, claiming that she was never paid her agreed-upon price for a handful of live event appearances. (View the complaint.)

According to documents filed Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court, Electra was supposed to receive $400,000 and a cut of the proceeds from DVD sales and pay-per-view fees for four hosting appearances and her company, Electra Blue, has to date only been paid $100,000.

They entered into the deal on Jan. 26, 2004, per the complaint.

Meanwhile, Toronto-based NWWL Productions president Howard Mann said in a statement released to E! News that he entered into no such agreement with the erstwhile Playboy Playmate, calling her lawsuit "malicious and highly damaging."

"I feel her claims are nothing more than a desperate cry for attention," Mann said. "Carmen's financial issues are are simply not my concern...I am currently engaging California counsel to actively defend my position, and I will be seeking damages for defamation, slander and malicious persecution."

Electra has also accused the NWWL and several other companies and individuals, including Erotic Wrestling Productions, Full Speed Productions and Virtcom Enterprises, of unlawfully trading on her good name to promote the league, whether by referring to it as "Carmen Electra's NWWL" or stating "Carmen Electra Presents NWWL."

The 35-year-old actress' suit also states that the plaintiffs used her "name, voice, image, likeness and/or attributes" without her consent for the covers of such illustrious DVD titles as Operation Naked Storm, Bush vs. Hussein, Tag Team Dream and Twin Peaks.

Electra, who famously spoofed herself in Scary Movie and wants to prevent further damage to her value as a "sought-after spokesperson and commercial actress," is seeking at least $3.3 million in damages, plus attorneys' fees, according to the suit.

Her list of allegations also includes violation of statutory and common-law right of publicity, breach of guaranty, federal unfair competition, quantum meruit (Latin for "pay me what you promised even if it wasn't carved in stone"), open book account and unjust enrichment.

Since hanging up her swimsuit back in 1998, Electra has had big-and-bigger roles in Starsky & Hutch, Cheaper By the Dozen 2, Scary Movie 4, Date Movie and Epic Movie, and either she or her voice has shown up on numerous TV shows, including the late WB drama Summerland, King of the Hill, American Dad, Hope & Faith, Monk, Sci-Fi Channel's Tripping the Rift and former costar Pam Anderson's short-lived sitcom Stacked.

And, Electra starred with ex-hubby Dave Navarro in 'Til Death Do Us Part: Carmen and Dave on MTV, where good relationships do, in fact, go to die.

If one Baywatch babe can't get the job done, dust yourself off and hire another.  

Pamela Anderson has been tapped to replace Carmen Electra as a special guest star in the new Las Vegas show The Beauty of Magic, to be hosted by Dutch illusionist Hans Klok at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino (formerly the Aladdin).

While the recently divorced Electra said at a press conference last week that she would be spending three months with the show, promising a bevy of "sultry surprises," the chief executive of the show's producer, Stage Entertainment, said that there were too many scheduling conflicts. 

Instead, it was Anderson who popped out of a box at Planet Hollywood's Extra lounge Thursday to announce that she was on board. 

"My kids are going to love this," Anderson, who will be bringing her two sons to stay with her during the 12-week gig, told the crowd. "This is my dream of being a Vegas showgirl come true…Another one off my list." 

A source close to the production told the Las Vegas Review-Journal, meanwhile, that Electra was claustrophobic and didn't think she would be able to confine herself within Klok's onstage apparatuses, such as Anderson's debut box, for very long. 

Electra found the tricks "too difficult," Klok told the newspaper, and Anderson wanted to do "big magic and difficult magic. She's gonna do some dangerous stuff." 

Casino owner Robert Earl called Anderson "my choice from the beginning" but initial attempts to sign her didn't work out because of her kids' schedule. 

The Beauty of Magic will now open June 2 instead of May 12, to give the star of the upcoming Blonde and Blonder more time to prepare.   

Earlier this month, Anderson vacationed in Hawaii with sons Brandon and Dylan Jagger—and ex-hubby Tommy Lee—and then traveled to Russia, where she cohosted the MTV Russia Film Awards Apr. 19 and visited an orphanage near Moscow. 

"It was really eye-opening—sad but inspiring to see these kids happy despite having nothing—really nothing including parents…it really makes you reach inside—know how blessed we are—and know how much of a blessing it is that we can brighten a child's day," the actress wrote on her Website Sunday.

Luckily for Carmen Electra and Dave Navarro, they were able to part ways without having to invoke that " 'til death" clause.

A Los Angeles judge signed off Tuesday on the estranged couple's divorce, officially splitting the former 'Til Death Do Us Part: Carmen & Dave duo into separate entities.

Electra filed for divorce on Aug. 10, citing the celebrity special, irreconcilable differences, as the reason for the breakup. Her move came a little less than a month after she and Navarro announced that they had "amicably separated," and a day after it was reported that her musician hubby was dating porn star Jenna Jameson.

But despite the fact that Electra and Navarro were a high-profile pair, their uncoupling went off relatively smoothly, at least as far as the legal system is concerned. They had no children and agreed that there was no community property to split up, and neither petitioned the other for spousal support, according to court documents obtained by E! Online. [View court documents in PDF format.]

All of which must have been a nice change for Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Robert Schnider, who also happens to be presiding over the West Coast leg of the Anna Nicole Smith paternity battle.

Electra and Navarro tied the knot on Nov. 22, 2003 in front of an MTV camera crew, which documented their courtship leading up to the big day for 'Til Death Do Us Part, a concept that seemed believable while watching the fastidiously made-up lovebirds interact on camera.

Who knew then that teaming up to star in an unscripted relationship series on MTV was akin to inking an agreement to get divorced in the near future? (Certainly not Nick and Jessica or Travis and Shanna.)  

But the show must go on. According to Us Weekly, Electra has signed up to costar in a Las Vegas magic/variety show with Dutch magician Hans Klok, which will play out at the future site of the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.  

The sometime Pussycat Doll will get to apply her song-and-dance skills onstage, allowing her to do "what she loves most to do," a source told Us. Electra will do five shows a week for 13 weeks, starting May 12. 

Navarro, meanwhile, teamed up last year with former Jane's Addiction mates Stephen Perkins and Chris Chaney to form a new band, The Panic Channel, which is fronted by singer Steve Isaacs. The alt-rockers, who went on tour in December with Rock Star: Supernova's title band, released their debut, (ONe), in August. Last month they announced that Powerman 5000 bassist Siggy Sjursen will be replacing Chaney.

Carmen and Dave: 'Til divorce do them part.

Less than one month after she and her former MTV reality costar, Dave Navarro, announced they were "amicably separating," Carmen Electra is looking to make the split official.

The former Baywatch babe (real name: Tara Patrick) filed for divorce Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court, citing the ever-popular "irreconcilable differences."

In her documents, she requested that all her own assets be confirmed as separate property and that the couple's premarital agreement be upheld.

Electra's move comes one day after rumors began circulating that Navarro was dating porn star Jenna Jameson, who, according to TMZ.com, also recently broke things off with her husband.

Neither Navarro nor Jameson's reps had any comment on their clients' reported involvement, nor was there any indication that the speculations were behind Electra's decision to file.

The former Jane's Addiction guitarist and Electra wed on camera in 2003 as part of their reality series, Til Death Do Us Part: Carmen and Dave.

It was the second marriage for Electra, who was previously hitched to Dennis Rodman, and the third for Navarro.

They have since joined a growing list of MTV couples who went bust after the cameras were turned off. (See: Nick and Jessica; Travis and Shanna.)

Last month, Navarro wrote on his blog that he and his estranged wife "love each other, we are and always will be best friends. In fact, we are supporting each other through this time. What better way to get through a tough spot than with your best friend?"

Some might argue that hooking up with an adult film star could also do the trick.

The next couple to sign up for an MTV show documenting their eternal love does so at their own risk.

Carmen Electra and Dave Navarro have announced that they are "amicably separating" after less than three years of marriage, Electra's rep Brit Reese said Monday.

The breakup remains a separation at this point; no divorce petition has been filed yet.

The ex-Baywatch babe and the onetime Jane's Addiction guitarist weren't even Newlyweds yet when they signed up to do 'Til Death Do Us Part: Carmen and Dave in 2003. They got hitched on camera in November 22 of that year and their wedding special aired in January 2004. The guest list included Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani, Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sharon Osbourne and Hugh Hefner--a far cry from the pagan ceremony that united Navarro and his first wife, Tanja, in 1990.

This was Electra's second marriage, her first being a what-the-heck-is-she-doing romp down the aisle with Dennis Rodman in March of 1998, and Navarro's third (his second union was annulled after a month). Neither has any children, but now there's an awful lot of eyeliner to divvy up.

Electra and Navarro's untimely split makes them the second celebrity duo to go their separate ways after engaging in reality show shenanigans on MTV. Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey--whom Electra went to high school with in Cincinnati, incidentally--announced that their fairy tale was over in November and their divorce was finalized last month.

It looks as if Ozzy and Sharon got out just in time.

When asked in April whether there was trouble in paradise, Electra, ring on finger, told People, "We're fine! I'm not saying we have the perfect marriage or that we're the perfect couple, but we're pretty damn good. If there were trouble, I wouldn't have my ring on. I would not walk around and pretend."

On the less-rocky rocker front, Navarro is currently aiding the quest to find a lead singer to front Tommy Lee's new metal band, pulling TV duty as a cohost of CBS' Rock Star: Supernova.

But the newly single Navarro, 39, is not without a musical agenda of his own. The Panic Channel, the band he formed in 2004 with Skycycle singer-guitarist Steve Isaacs and fellow Jane's Addiction players Stephen Perkins and Chris Chaney, releases its debut album, ONe, on Aug. 15. The singles "Teahouse of the Spirits" and "Why Cry" showed up on iTunes in May.

Meanwhile, Electra, 34, appeared in Scary Movie 4 and Date Movie this year, playing her usual role of the girl who's way better looking than your average girl next door. The former Playboy Playmate also had a cameo in American Dreamz and is now filming the comedy I Want Candy.

There's a catwalker catfight brewing between Tyra Banks and Carmen Electra.

On the high heels of Banks' America's Next Top Model on UPN comes Manhunt: The Search for America's Most Gorgeous Male Model, a male version of the reality supermodel hunt on Bravo hosted by the former Baywatch babe.

"Carmen Electra has just the right mix of energy, magnetism and fun to be the ideal host and guide for the young, novice competitors on Manhunt," Bravo boss Lauren Zalaznick says in a statement.

Manhunt features an eight-episode competition between 15 hunky hotties battling for a one-year contract with the IMG modeling agency. The show begins by tagging along with seasoned modeling scouts as they scour the streets of America searching for perfect male runway material. The 15 finalists will face off in a series of challenges until the pool is whittled down to one.

Electra, who shot to fame on Baywatch and MTV's Singled Out and who has become a top model and TV personality in her own right as a centerfold, actress and costar with hubby Dave Navarro of MTV's 'Til Death Do Us Part: Carmen and Dave, will serve as a host and judge. She'll be joined by models Bruce Hulse, aka "the Calvin Klein man," and Marisa Miller, a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, who will share judging duties.

Manhunt is just one of the model-centric reality shows on the horizon this fall. The third season of America's Next Top Model debuts Sept. 22 on UPN. Then, rising stars in fashion design will compete in two different series: Project Runway, hosted by Heidi Klum on Bravo, and The Cut on CBS, which will bow in 2005.

Manhunt will premiere Oct. 12 at 10 p.m. on Bravo.

Move over, Trista and Ryan and Nick and Jessica, there's a new, and slightly more lascivious, wedding special in town.

Former Playboy centerfold and Baywatcher Carmen Electra and rocker Dave Navarro said their "I do's" last weekend in Los Angeles, with an MTV camera crew capturing all the nuptial action for their upcoming reality show, 'Til Death Do Us Part: Carmen & Dave.

Because MTV got dibs on the wedding, details were scarce. The cable network confirmed it shot the ceremony on Saturday but said there wouldn't be any further comment until the wedding special airs in January.

"MTV has been given an unprecedented look into the personal and professional lives of Carmen Electra and Dave Navarro to reveal the behind-the-scenes process of putting on a wedding that might prove to be the most talked about event of the year," said Brian Graden, president of entertainment for MTV and VH1, in a statement.

"Our audience continues to look to MTV to provide increased access and deeper connections to celebrities, and we're thrilled to provide them with an inside look at the planning and making of Carmen and Dave's wedding."

The series will follow the titillating twosome in the days leading up to their wedding, giving viewers a fly-on-the-wall perspective of various nuptial preparations.

Included on the to-be-seen list: floral arrangement selection, guest list culling, wedding-vow composition and bachelor and bachelorette-party debauchery.

The series will culminate with the footage of the big day itself, which, according to reports, included such lucky guests as MTV's camera-ready Osbourne clan and members of Navarro's band, Jane's Addiction.

The couple, engaged since 2001, reportedly dined on sushi following the formalities, which took place at the St. Regis Hotel.

It was the second marriage for both halves.

Electra's first notorious wedding was a quickie number in Las Vegas. She married eccentric NBA star Dennis Rodman. The pair split almost as quickly--just six months later.

Her other high-profile romances included flings with B-Real of Cypress Hill, Fred Durst and Prince--who inspired the former Tara Leigh Patrick to change her name to Carmen simply by telling her that she looked like a "Carmen." (The Electra part was chosen in honor of the mythological Greek babe.)

Navarro has a somewhat more shrouded romantic past. The former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist wed his first bride in a pagan ceremony that apparently didn't take--the duo later went their separate ways.

After Navarro and Electra met on a blind date in 2001, both reportedly knew it was true love. Navarro has said of their meeting, "The moment she walked into the restaurant, I thought, I'm a dead man, it's over. I'm done." They were engaged only months later.

The newest newlyweds are keeping themselves busy outside of their MTV gig. Electra has been seen shaking her goodies onstage as part of the sexy dance revue the Pussycat Dolls, while Navarro has been touring in Europe in support of Jane's Addiction's reunion effort, Strays.

The pair also both appeared in cameo roles in 2003's Uptown Girls, which starred Brittany Murphy.

Next on Electra's slate is a role in the upcoming remake of TV classic Starsky & Hutch with Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson and Snoop Dogg. Electra also has a part in Searching for Bobby DeNiro, an action-comedy due in theaters in 2004.

It will be interesting to see if MTV can sustain another "Just Married" series following the runaway success of Newlyweds; however, this one comes with at least one notable difference--we seriously doubt Carmen and Dave waited for the honeymoon to do the deed.