UPDATE-Vanessa Bryant isn’t letting a small thing like her divorce from Kobe Bryant keeping her from have a good time. Bryant reportedly had reservations at Surrender, located inside the Encore hotel in Las Vegas, for New Years Eve. According to TMZ, “We’re told Vanessa has booked a table for herself and a slew of female friends. No guys will be part of the group and with a potential divorce settlement of $75 million around the corner, Vanessa will have to beat the men off of her.
Vanessa and Kobe Bryant’s divorce news continues to remain a hot topic! In the latest news Vanessa accused Kobe of sleeping with 105 women while Kobe reportedly wants to reconcile for the sake of their two daughter. Kobe did not sign a prenuptial agreement which entitles Vanessa to half of his fortune through their 10-year marriage.
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