By Whitney Johnson

Michael Douglas recently revealed that he’s “working things out” with wife Catherine Zeta-Jones, but a source close to the couple confirmed to People that they are “not back together” quite yet. While the pair are still talking — and even have been spotted with their wedding rings on — they aren’t spending time together. Most recently, they even spent their shared birthday of September 25th apart.

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By April Littleton

Michael Douglas’ separation from wife Catherine Zeta-Jones was announced in August, but Sunday he told People, “We’re working things out, talking and we’ll see how she goes.” Douglas won an Emmy for lead actor in the movie Behind the Candelabra. On stage, he said, “I want to thank my wife, Catherine, for her support.”

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By Shoshi

For this week’s celebrity couple predictions, I want to consider three duos who have been plagued with breakup rumors — some of which have been confirmed.

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By Tammy Greene for Hope After Divorce

Marriage is full of extreme ups and downs. Every marriage goes through hard times, but some certainly more than others. As recent news of the separation between the Oscar-winning duo Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas came to light, we can see the toll that these hard times can take. These past few years, they have experienced a series of insurmountable challenges. Douglas was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2010, and he had to endure chemotherapy and radiation, which took a tremendous toll on his body. As if that wasn’t enough to put stress on a relationship, his wife of 13 years surprised fans in 2011 when she voluntarily admitted herself to a facility for bipolar disorder treatment. She underwent treatment again earlier this year.

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By Kristyn Schwiep

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas are taking a break.  According to People, the celebrity couple hasn’t been photographed together since April 22 and they have been vacationing separately with their kids. The couple has not filed for divorce and they hope they can work out their differences. “They want the best for their kids no matter what happens,” said a source.

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By Marisa Spano

Catherine Zeta-Jones just completed her ongoing treatment for Bipolar II disorder, according to People. Jones, 43, entered treatment for the second time in April and has just returned home to her husband, actor Michael Douglas, 68. “She’s doing a really good job of getting balanced. I’m proud of her,” said Douglas.

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By Dixie Somers

Dealing with an addicted partner can be one of the hardest things that you may ever have to go through. Day in and day out, it’s the same thing over and over again. As soon as you walk in the door, you notice that they’re either drunk or high on some sort of drug. Whether they’re drinking hard liquor, using drugs, or addicted to sports exercising, putting up with their antics is something that you shouldn’t have to deal with. If you’ve tried to reason with them in the past, but haven’t gotten anywhere with possible recovery options, these five must-knows can help you in dealing with your addicted partner and putting them on the right path to sobriety:

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By Teresa Lopez

There are two things that every girl loves: horoscopes and checking out celebrity couples. We’ve put the two together, as we are going to be looking at some of the hottest Hollywood couples and what their star signs have to say about their relationship and love. From polar opposites to people born on the same day, we’ve got it all! So, here’s a taste of celebrity astrology that may help you predict the future of your relationships:
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By Whitney Baker

Francine Brokaw’s writing career, which spans over two decades, has taken a few twists and turns: she’s focused on everything from politics and travel to celebrity interviews and entertainment news. Her new book, Beyond the Red Carpet: The World of Entertainment Journalists, out today, looks at the ever intriguing world of the rich and famous. Lucky for us, she shares never-before-told stories and behind-the-scenes secrets about Hollywood’s hottest residents. Having interviewed celebrities like Johnny Depp, George Clooney and Tom Hanks, Brokaw knows what it takes to get these folks talking about life on and off the red carpet.

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By Whitney Baker and Krissy Dolor

You spent hours preparing tonight’s meal.  You carefully selected the background music.  You even pulled out the “special occasion” dishes.  With your date set to arrive at any moment, you quickly — and without any real thought — set the lighting: you turn off the overhead lights and ignite a beautiful scented candle in the center of your table.  You step back to admire your efforts; everything’s perfect, right?  Not quite.  With help from lighting expert, Bentley Meeker, a little bit of tweaking can add just the right touch. …Don’t miss the rest! Click here to continue.

Michael Douglas opened up to Oprah Winfrey today about how his wife, Catherine Zeta Jones, attempted to hide her depression from him while he was going through stage IV throat cancer, according to HollywoodLife.  Douglas further expressed how upset Zeta-Jones was when she was “outed” with having bipolar disorder.  “Once she was outed, she knew she had to get out her story,” said Douglas.  Douglas says he is proud of his wife for addressing the media and staying positive with the issues she has faced in the past few months.  After surviving through throat cancer, Douglas is happy to support his wife who has been by his side through this whole ordeal.

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Michael Douglas has a lot to be happy about these days, what with beating cancer and enjoying time with his beautiful wife Catherine Zeta-Jones.  It seems the only drama plaguing the actor these days is his ex-wife, Diandra, according to E! Online. It seems that she is still going after his money, which in this case means half of his profits from Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.  How is she justifying her case, you ask?  Well, apparently Douglas became Gordon Gekko while they were still married, which entitles her to part of the earnings.  What won’t Diandra do for money?

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Michael Douglas and wife Catherine Zeta-Jones were seen walking around Manhattan recently, despite Douglas’ struggle with throat cancer.  The 66-year-old actor is recovering from eight weeks of chemotherapy treatment for the tumor found at the back of his throat.  Michael Douglas, though thin, seemed to be perfectly happy.  The actor even managed a recent trip to Pennsylvania to visit his son Cameron in prison.  Douglas’ publicist told RadarOnline, “He’s not going everyday and not as often as he would like, but he is still visiting with him.”

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Actor Michael Douglas was diagnosed with a tumor in his throat, E! Online reported Monday.  The 65-year-old actor said he is “optimistic” about his health in a statement, though it has not been released whether the tumor is cancerous or benign.  Douglas has a wife, actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, and three children, two of them with Zeta-Jones.

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