Marg Helgenberger, Husband Split After 19 Years

December 01, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

“CSI” star Marg Helgenberger and her husband, actor Alan Rosenberg, have split after nearly two decades of marriage, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

A rep for the actress confirmed the news to Access.

“After 19 years of marriage, Marg and Alan have decided to take some time apart. They love and respect each other and remain committed to their family,” the rep said.

Ivana Trump Separates From Fourth Husband

December 01, 2008

NEW YORK, New York

Ivana Trump has issued a statement confirming reports of marital discord with Italian entrepreneur Rossano Rubicondi.

Trump, who married Rubicondi in April, says she filed a legal separation agreement three months ago. Trump says she kept quiet about it because she didn’t want to ruin Rubicondi’s chances as acontestant on the Italian edition of the reality TV show “Survivor.”

Linda Hogan’s Boyfriend Denied Restraining Order Against Hulk

November 26, 2008

MIAMI, Florida

The courts have denied a request made by Linda Hogan’s boyfriend, who was seeking a restraining order against Linda’s estranged husband, Hulk Hogan, Access Hollywood has learned.

In court papers obtained by Access, Charley Hill, 20, claims Hulk (whose real name is Terry Bollea) has been following and threatening him.

A-Rod To Spend Thanksgiving In NYC With Madonna’s Family

November 25, 2008

NEW YORK, NY

Madonna was finally granted a preliminary divorce from Guy Ritchie last Friday, and now Access Hollywood breaks the news that Madonna and New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez will spend their first Thanksgiving together at Rodriguez’s place in New York.

A-Rod will be hosting a dinner in his Manhattan apartment for Madonna, and her kids, Lourdes, Rocco and David, and their mutual manager, Guy Oseary.

Cynthia Rodriguez, who filed for divorce in July after more than five years of marriage to A-Rod, wrote an email to a close friend detailing A-Rod’s and Madonna’s holiday plans.

“My 6-foot-3, 220-pound soul-less, soon-to-be ex-husband is abandoning his kids on Thanksgiving to be with Madonna… She called and he ran on her command back to New York City . . . Gross!” Cynthia wrote.

More details… after the jump!

Madonna: Work A Welcome Distraction From Divorce

November 24, 2008

LONDON, U.K.

Madonna’s marital breakup is tough, but she says she’s grateful that her heavy workload “provides a distraction that keeps me going.”

“I’m sad about my personal life, but I feel very blessed and very lucky that I have the opportunity to do what I do in my professional life,” Madonna said in an interview Sunday. “Itwould be horrible if I was just thinking about getting a divorce and had nothing to do.”

Former ‘Full House’ Star Jodie Sweetin Splits From Husband

November 21, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Former “Full House” star Jodie Sweetin is splitting from her husband, according to People.

Sweetin, who played middle child Stephanie Tanner on the hit TV series, filed for legal separation from Cody Herpin after 16 months of marriage.

The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Zoie, back in April.

Madonna, Guy Ritchie Granted Preliminary Divorce

November 21, 2008

LONDON, U.K.

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.

Britney Spears Craves Freedom Amid Career Upswing

November 20, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Britney Spears is craving more freedom — and less of the “control” that’s stabilized her personal life and reinvigorated her career over the last several months.

In an upcoming behind-the-scenes documentary, the 26-year-old pop star says: “If I wasn’t under the restraints that I’m under right now, with all the lawyers and doctors and people analyzing me every day and all that kind of stuff … I’d feel so liberated, and feel like myself.”