Katy Perry and Russell Brand are getting divorced. The comedian filed for divorce from the singer, citing “irreconcilable differences” as all celebrities do, according to TMZ . The couple has only been married for a year and two months. Their wedding ceremony – which BFF Rihanna famously missed – was held in India in October of last year. Rumors began to swirl when Katy was spotted vacationing in Hawaii without her husband…or her ring…on Christmas Day. Russell has been out & about in London without his ring, as well. Rihanna: “I’ll Never, Ever Forgive Myself” For Missing Katy Perry’s Wedding [AUDIO] Is Katy Perry The New Michael Jackson? Katy Perry Kisses An Alien In “E.T.” [NEW VIDEO]
Rumors that Beyonce is currently in labor are swirling but that didn’t stop Bey from announcing her 10 favorite tunes of 2011! Of course, Destiny’s Child member Kelly Rowland made the list which was posted to her website Beyonce Online . Drake and Lil Wayne also made the soon-to-be mother’s list despite any beef hubby Jay-Z and Wayne may have had! Check it out below: Big Sean feat. Nicki Minaj – “Dance (A$$)” Future – “Tony Montana” Jay-Z & Kanye West – “Ni**as in Paris” Kelly Rowland feat. Lil Wayne – “Motivation” Adele – “Someone Like You” Drake feat. Lil Wayne – “The Motto” Rihanna – “Man Down” Chris Brown feat. Busta Rhymes & Lil Wayne – “Look at Me Now” James Blake – “The Wilhelm Scream” Frank Ocean – “Novacane” Would Jay-Z Be Doing This If Beyonce Is About To Give Birth? [PHOTO] Beyonce Debuts “I Care” [VIDEO]
A school affiliated with Bishop Eddie Long’s Lithonia megachurch — New Birth Christian Academy — is shutting down. Parents received letters just two days before Christmas, telling them the school would close on January 4th. New Birth Christian Academy, which enrolls students in kindergarten through the 12th grade, has been struggling financially for years. A financial deficit and declining enrollment left its board of directors with no other option but to temporarily close the school. Art Franklin, a spokesman for New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, is keen to stress the school’s closure is not linked to the sexual allegations against Bishop Eddie Long, which culminated in the pastor taking a sabbatical to “tend to family business” after his wife Vanessa filed for divorce. The letter also stated the staff at New Birth will help students and parents find a new school. The academy, founded by Bishop Eddie Long and located within the church, is closing after 18 years, forcing parents of more than 200 students to scramble to find new schools by next week. Read more at WSB-TV. RELATED: Eddie Long Protestors Nearly Run Over By Long’s Supporters! [VIDEO] View The Eddie Long / Vanessa Long Divorce Papers Here! [PHOTOS] Bishop Eddie Long Taking Leave From New Birth [VIDEO] Vanessa Long Says Divorce Back On, Eddie Long Responds Eddie Long Seeks To Recoup Sex Abuse Settlement Money
Often forgotten during the Mel Gibson-Oksana Grigorieva drama of recent years was the fact that he and wife Robyn were married, albeit separated, the whole time. No longer. Mel’s net worth of $850 million will be divided evenly between the pair, who were married for 28 years, according to those familiar with their divorce settlement. The dissolution of their marriage was finalized late last week. Robyn filed for divorced in April 2009, but she and Mel, who have seven children, remain close. Gibson split with Robyn after announcing he was having a baby with Oksana Grigorieva. Gibson’s baby Lucia with Oksana was born October 30, 2009. That couple split a short time later as documented in the now-infamous Mel Gibson rants . Gibson has since worked out a custody deal with Oksana. Robyn has asked that her maiden name of Moore be legally restored, but there is clearly much more than restoring her good name involved here. Believed to be by far the largest divorce settlement in Hollywood history, the actor’s payout to Robyn dwarfs others in the nine-figure range even. Challenge extended, Vanessa Bryant .
Vanessa Bryant ‘s divorce from Kobe may not be final until 2012, but that’s not stopping her from spending some personal time with another professional athlete. She was recently spotted in Marina Del Rey, CA enjoying a meal with boxer Victor Ortiz , and they seemed very familiar with each other. If the reports about them dating are true, then that kills the “Once you go Black, you never go back” myth, because like Vanessa, Victor is Mexican. Whatever Vanessa is or isn’t up to, it’s nice to see that she’s enjoying life in the midst of divorcing Kobe. RELATED POSTS: How Kobe’s Wife Found Out About His Alleged Cheating Will Kobe Bryant’s Divorce Help Or Hurt His Game? [POLL] Is This Kobe Bryant’s Jumpoff? [VIDEO] Vanessa Bryant Files For Divorce From Kobe
Over the past decade, the New York Knicks have given their fans plenty of reason to boo. Eddy Curry, anyone? But the crowd at Madison Square Garden reserved its venom last night for an opposing player, as Kris Humphries took to an NBA court for the first time since his divorce from Kim Kardashian . Listen to the extended, loud reaction now: Kris Humphries Booed at Madison Square Garden It doesn’t sound like anything will get better for Humphries, either, as half the respondents in a new Nielsen poll voted the power forward the Most Hated Player in the league. He beat out LeBron James by two percent. See, that’s what happens when you take your talents to E!. Fans booking Kris Humphris: Fair or foul?
Kobe Bryant’s soon-to-be ex-wife Vanessa could get up to half of his net worth due to their lack of a prenup. And though we’d like to believe that (poor) decision was made because of true love, it could have been a calculated move from Vanessa, long in the making. Vanessa’s ex-stepfather Stephen Laine claims she learned her “wallet-raiding” ways from her mother, who he was married to from 1990-2003. He told TMZ : “Her mother taught her well to wait for the ten-year mark [before divorcing]. In California … it’s considered a long-term marriage and then she gets paid for life or until she remarries … just like her mother is doing to me. I have to pay her mom $1,800 every month and clearly they don’t need it. I have a six-year-old daughter and that money could be used toward her college fund or something … you’d think she’d care … but no, she’s spiteful.” Do you think there’s any truth to this? Is the apple falling from the tree? Kobe Bryant’s Cheating Ways Ratted Out By Other Basketball Wives Is This Kobe Bryant’s Jumpoff?
Vanessa Bryant is positioned to make out like a bandit in her divorce from Kobe Bryant , in large part due to the couple’s apparent lack of a prenuptial agreement. Coupled with 10 years of marriage, her settlement should be upwards of $75 million – half the L.A. Lakers guard’s fortune – along with support for their daughters. Vanessa Bryant’s mom told the Los Angeles Times that the couple did not sign a prenuptial agreement when they wed – entitling Vanessa to half of their assets. Estimates put Kobe Bryant’s net worth at $150 million. The NBA’s highest-paid player, he earned $24.8 million last season, part of an extension worth $83.5 million. Forbes magazine estimates that with endorsement deals, Kobe last year earned $53 million before taxes and agent fees. So basically, Vanessa is sitting pretty. The fact the marriage lasted 10 years also gives Vanessa big advantages under California law, as she is allowed to maintain her standard of living after the split. In the petition filed Friday, Vanessa cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the divorce. The couple says the terms have already been settled privately. The NBA star was caught cheating with multiple women by his wife, according to sources, with good old-fashioned gossip among basketball spouses to blame. His latest mistress is rumored to be Jessica Burciaga , but that has not been confirmed. The lesson in all of this? Get a prenup and/or don’t cheat on your wife all the time. [Photo: WENN.com]
After denying divorce claims in September, Deion Sanders has made it known that he and his wife Pilar are calling it quits for real this time. The couple has been married since 1999 and have three children together. Deion Sanders Played Great Football In This City Deion told TMZ , “Pilar and I have decided to end our marriage and move on to the next phase of our individual lives with mutual respect. We are friends and our top priority has and will continue to be the well-being of our children.” Read the rest of Deion’s comments about the end of his marriage here . RELATED POSTS: The Cause Of Will & Jada Pinkett Smith’s Marriage Problems Revealed Vanessa Bryant Files For Divorce From Kobe Deion Sanders Denies Divorce Claims Deion Sanders Caught Cheating On Pilar With A 19-Year-Old?
The Kardashians’ rise to super-stardom and mega-wealth was a bit of a surprise to everyone seeing how not one of the sisters or evrn their outspoken mother have any form of talent. Kim Kardashian’s bare bottom spawned a slew of successful events that would normally render any woman, black-listed and banished from all media. When we added her exotic beauty to the equation everything changed. The Kardashian ladies sat down with Barbara Walters who kept it ultra-real saying ” You don’t really act, you don’t sing, you don’t dance…You don’t have any talent.” Did Kanye West & Kim Kardashian Hook Up After “Watch The Throne” Concert? Kim Kardashian & Reggie Bush Dating Again? Is Kim Kardashian Trying To Hook Up With Lance Gross In ATL? Kim Kardashian’s “Fairytale Divorce” [SNL SPOOF]
