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Article: Madonna, Guy Ritchie Granted Preliminary Divorce

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:19:05 -0500

The show-business marriage that began in a Scottish castle came to an end in a drab London courtroom Friday as Madonna and Guy Ritchie were granted a preliminary decree of divorce.

Papers released by the court said Madonna petitioned for divorce on the basis of Ritchie’s “unreasonable behavior,” but did not elaborate.

Article: Access Star Sightings: November 14 - 21

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:30:30 -0500

Thursday, November 20 in NYC: Fran Drescher, “Sopranos” star Steve Van Zandt sporting his signature headband and “60 Minutes” correspondent Steve Kroft sitting at separate tables at the Waverly Inn restaurant… Alex Rodriguez having dinner with a man at Nobu 57… Salma Hayek sitting in the NBC elevator bank, in the security chair waiting for her guest pass before filming her guest spot on “30 Rock”…

In Dubai: Mary Kate Olsen, Mischa Barton, Charlize Theron and boyfriend Stuart Townsend and Lindsay Lohan at the grand opening of the Atlantis resort.

Wednesday, November 19 in NYC: Rihanna and Madonna posed on the red carpet at the Oak Room at the Plaza for the Gucci UNICEF dinner… Jessica Alba, arriving around 2 AM after a full day of filming, “An Invisible Sign of My Own,” celebrated TENJUNE nightclub’s second anniversary on November 19 with owners Eugene Remm and Mark Birnbaum in New York City… Widespread Panic performed to a sold out show at the Fillmore Irving celebrating the life and legacy of concert impresario Bill Graham…

… plus, many more… inside!

Video: The Express: November 21, 2008

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:14:40 -0500

What’s the latest update on Madonna and Guy Ritchie’s divorce? Plus, is it true that Madonna has been seen in public with her ex, Sean Penn? And what is the unique name of Ashlee Simpson’s new baby boy?

Article: Madonna Spotted Out With Sean Penn As Divorce News Breaks

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:44:11 -0500

On Friday, news broke that Madonna had been granted a preliminary divorce from Guy Ritchie, but just days before, the singer was spotted dining out with her former husband, Sean Penn.

Access Hollywood has confirmed Madonna and her ex-husband, Penn, whom she married in 1985, had drinks together on Wednesday evening.

Article: Report: Madonna, Guy Ritchie Reach Divorce Settlement

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:10:35 -0500

A judge will likely grant Madonna and Guy Ritchie an initial divorce decree on Friday, according to the schedule for London’s High Court.

The court lists “Ciccone M L v Ritchie G S” as one of 17 cases for “matrimonial and civil partnership causes for pronouncement of decree.”

That means a judge is to grant the couple a preliminary divorce decree, or decree nisi.

After six weeks and a day, the couple will probably be granted a decree absolute and the divorce will become final.

Article: On The Download: The B-52s At Club Nokia

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:54:30 -0500

Twenty five years after I first saw The B-52s’ “Legal Tender” video on MTV, I finally caught the band live in concert. My first reaction when the band came out with their latest album, “Funplex,” in the spring of 2008 was that, “They really shouldn’t still be making music this good.”

Unlike Madonna, The B-52s have stayed small and true to their roots and their original identity.

And their show last night in LA was no exception.

Article: Gwyneth Paltrow Talks Madonna, Spotted With A-Rod

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:10:24 -0500

Don’t worry about Madonna, famous friend Gwyneth Paltrow told the Daily Mail on Friday. The “Iron Man” star said the touring Material Mom, who recently performed with Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake in LA, is in good spirits after her rep announced her divorce from director husband Guy Ritchie in October.

“She’s doing great,” Gwyneth told the Daily Mail at the launch of the Fontainbleau Miami Beach resort.

Article: Access Star Sightings: November 14, 2008

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:12:21 -0500

Thursday, November 13 in NYC — Harry Connick Jr. and Chris Meloni hanging out with the Muppets to help launch the Muppet Whatnot Workshop at FAO Schwartz… Julianne Moore and her husband Bart Freundlich at the Hugo Boss event chatting with “Mad Men” actor John Slattery and his wife, Thalia… Rosie O’Donnell on a special date out with her son at the premiere of “Billy Elliot” on Broadway.

Wednesday, November 12 in NYC — FORD Models Karla Devine, Sveva Alviti and Elena K along with actress Zoe McClellan, Rosario Dawson, Sabrina Bryan and others attended the launch of “Awareness: Inspiring Stories About How To Make A Difference” at the Kenneth Cole New York store in Grand Central…

And In LA -- Jessica Biel at the Heart of Los Angeles charity event at the Biltmore downtown — She was being honored for her service to the organization… Valerie Bertinelli eating at Katsuya in Studio City… Jamie Lee Curtis at eyebrow guru Anastasia’s in Beverly Hills explaining to the ladies at the reception desk how she plans to thwart the waiting paparazzi by sneaking out the back door and making her way through an alley to the parking garage.

Plus, many more!

Article: ROLL CALL: Joe Jonas: ‘I Never Cheated On A Girlfriend’

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:34:07 -0500

Plus, Kellie & Taylor rock out to Brit & Justin. Madonna and the Beckhams hit up Nobu. And, John Mayer talks about how he’ll propose.

Get your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans inside!

Gallery: MTV’s ‘TRL’ Memories

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:16:13 -0500

Britney, Beyonce, Madonna, Justin, Carson & more of the stars and hosts that made ‘TRL,’ which ends its MTV run November 16, everyone’s favorite countdown show.

Article: On The Download: Madonna’s ‘Sticky & Sweet’ Tour

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:30:30 -0500

OK, so… this past weekend, I finally caught Madonna;s “Sticky & Sweet” concert tour – my first time seeing her in Vegas. Yes, I know it seems like old news by now – but hey, it’s been a busy news week.

This is my fourth Madonna tour since 2001 – I caught “Drowned World” (2001) and “Re-Invention” (2004) in New York, and “Confessions” (2006) in LA.

I’m not used to being the last fan on the block to see her live, but I also didn’t want to see the show in the outdoors environment of LA’s Dodgers Stadium. Maybe that was smart (it was a cold night, and her stage had problems being set up), but maybe it wasn’t (I missed Britney and Justin, who I had hoped would’ve been there in Vegas too!)

They weren’t there, but who cares? — It was Vegas baby!

Article: Britney Announces ‘Top Secret Project’

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:37:26 -0500

Britney Spears is following up her crowd-pleasing appearance at Madonna’s “Sticky and Sweet” show last week in Los Angeles with the announcement that she’s hard at work on a “top secret project,” the singer announced on her MySpace Celebrity page.

Gallery: Divas

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 19:53:35 -0500

From the hottest songs to the latest fashions — divas always deliver.

Video: Madonna, Britney & Justin Take LA

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:16:06 -0500

It was a big surprise for 50,000 fans at Dodger Stadium and Access has the backstage scoop on what happened between exes Britney and Justin.

Video: Madonna’s Yoga Guru

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:48:10 -0500

Madonna is on her massive “Sticky & Sweet” world tour and showing off her fierce body that’s still rocking at 50. So how does Madonna maintain her rocking shape?