After Kim Kardashian’s whirlwind wedding and quick separation from Kris Humphries, her step-dad Bruce Jenner says her next man has to go through him first.  The former Olympian and his wife Kris Jenner appeared on the Ellen Degeneres Show where they discussed their reality star children’s lives, and Jenner said he “can tell if it’s going to work or not.”  According to People,  Jenner said he had his questions when the NBA star asked for his approval to marry Kim.  “In the back of my head I said, ‘I don’t know if she’s going to say yes,'” he said.  “But it’s not my decision.  Go for it.”

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Marcia Gay Harden, best known for her roles Pollock and Mystic River, has filed for divorce after 15 years of marriage to husband, Thaddaeus Scheel.  According to People, the Oscar winner has asked for privacy during this difficult time for the sake of their three children, 7½-year-old twins Hudson and Julitta Dee and a 13-year-old daughter, Eulala.  A rep has released the following statement: “No further comments will be made on this matter, and we thank you for your understanding.”

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It looks as if Heidi Klum and Seal are officially over, as Seal was recently been photographed without his wedding ring for the first time.  The sighting took place in Australia Wednesday where Seal made no attempt to hide his ringless hand.  The choice to remove the ring seems to be bittersweet.  According to UsMagazine.com, the singer told Ellen DeGeneres, “Just because we have decided to separate doesn’t necessarily mean you take off your ring and you’re no longer connected to that person.”

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According to a filing that took place on Tuesday in the Los Angeles Superior Court, Katy Perry and Russell Brand have come to a “comprehensive written settlement of all issues.”  A source tells People that Brand is not seeking cash from his higher-earning ex.  Having not signed a prenuptial agreement, Brand would have been entitled to half of what Perry earned during the marriage.  Since the ex couple have no children, the only issue was the distribution of property, which they will settling out of court.  Seeing that Perry signed the papers with her usual happy autograph that included a smiley face in her last name, she must have been happy with the settlement.

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Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds, two of Hollywood’s brightest young stars, have put their former Los Angeles, CA, love nest on the market.  Shortly after the couple’s divorce, they took the next step in their separation and put their amazing 4bed/3bath up for sale.  It will be hard for the former couple to say their goodbyes to the house’s beautiful views of West Hollywood and the Pacific as well as their exclusive walled garden and outdoor bath.  Their move can be a positive step towards closure in their relationship.

After the world saw their marriage come together and fall apart, Kris Humphries said he’s come to terms with his split from Kim Kardashian and is in a better place.  The New Jersey Nets forward is focusing on his game on the court rather than the one off, averaging 13.2 points per game and 10.6 rebounds per game this season.  “I’m not dating anyone right now.  What do they say, my girlfriend is Spalding,” he said in an interview with Access Hollywood.  “I always tell people basketball is like my therapy.  Some people talk to psychologists, I just need to go play basketball; that’s it.”  The Humphries-Kardashian marriage, which aired as a special on E!, lasted 72 days, ended with Kardashian filing for divorce on Oct. 31.  Since then, Humphries said his family and religion have been essential to him moving forward.  “I’m in a great place,” he said.

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No serenade can change Heidi Klum’s mind.  Sources say that Klum does not wish to get back together with Seal, her husband of seven years, according to  HollyScoop.  Though Klum and Seal still wear their wedding rings, a source close to Klum says, “They have zero plans to get back together.”  Klum is reportedly miffed that Seal “won’t shut up” about their separation.

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By Melanie Mar

When a seemingly “rock solid” celebrity couple separates — as with Heidi Klum and Seal’s divorce announcement after seven years of marriage — the first public reaction is always surprise.  Thanks to the sheer volume of attention paid to celebrities’ lives via television, tabloids and other media, it is easy to believe you actually know these stars.  You feel a connection to them that makes their relationship issues cause you to feel like a personal friend’s relationship has broken up.  You begin to analyze the celebrity relationship in the same manner, questioning what happened and what went wrong.  Of course, the tabloids add fuel to your frenzy when they get down and dirty with many and varied rumors: He cheated.  She cheated.  He has anger issues.  She has an alcohol problem.  You begin to feel dismayed, thinking, “Again?  Another one bites the dust?”

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By Dr. Jane Greer: Marriage & Family Therapist, Author, Radio Host & Shrink Wrap Celebrity Commentator

After almost seven years of marriage, Heidi Klum and Seal have decided to part ways.  Many people were surprised by their announcement, since they made such a point of telling the public how truly happy they were.  For a time, they even seemed like a model couple, defying the odds with two high-powered careers and balancing that with their home life, which included four children, three together and one from Heidi’s previous relationship whom Seal adopted.  Now, however, it seems that the separation may have been in the works for sometime as they dealt with something more than their love, success and family: Seal’s reported anger issues.

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Heidi Klum and Seal’s family vacation to Aspen over the holidays appeared to be about fun, love and skiing.  However, sources told People that the trip to a Colorado resort is where the now separated couple realized their marriage was over.  “Aspen didn’t go as well as planned … there were more lows than highs,” one source says.  “Aspen was the final straw.”  The couple were often apart due to work commitments, but planned to enjoy quality time while on the trip.  “When they came together for Christmas as a family, things had changed and they fought a lot,” another source says.  “Their Aspen trip was a bit of a mess.  Instead of enjoying being back together as a family, it was difficult for them to get along.”   During their vacation, Klum reached the point where she was “done with arguing” and thought it would be best to separate before their arguing affected their kids.

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Similar to our own shock over the news, Seal is upset and grieving over his breakup and impending divorce from model Heidi Klum.  That said, according to People, he remains amicable saying that his love and respect for Klum hasn’t changed.  Seal also claims that this will help “make it easier to make that transition,” and that the children are the “first priority.”  For Seal, it’s important to acknowledge that he isn’t that only one who has gone through a painful split like this.  He adds, “It is just unfortunately a chapter of life.”

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After almost seven years of marriage and four children, Heidi Klum and Seal are calling it quits.  The Project Runway host and Grammy winner began dating in 2003, and became engaged in December of 2004.  As of January 2012, however, the supermodel is rumored to be filing for divorce from the singer claiming “irreconcilable differences,” according to People.   In a statement, Klum said, “While we have enjoyed seven very loving, loyal and happy years of marriage, after much soul-searching we have decided to separate.  We have had the deepest respect for one another throughout our relationship and continue to love each other very much, but we have grown apart.  This is an amicable process and protecting the well-being of our children remains our top priority, especially during this time of transition.  We thank our family, friends, and fans for their kind words of support. And for our children’s sake, we appreciate you respecting our privacy.”

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By Steven Zangrillo

With the national divorce rate spiking like a batch of Twisted Tea, it’s no wonder that we’ve seen a renewed interest in pre-nuptial agreements.  More than ever, these agreements have become an integral part of the arrangements a couple will make before tying the knot.  Between high profile splits like the Kardashian catastrophe to the everyday scenarios of your neighbors down the block, the specter of divorce knows no singular demographic.  As your relationship nears towards the ever-ominous edge that teeters between “dating” and “marriage,” you’ll probably be in need of a little perspective.

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Russell Brand is full of surprises.  After filing divorce from Katy Perry, Brand has decided to do what celebrities do best after a break-up: write a feel-for-all book.  According to UsMagazine.com, Brand will reveal all the details of his marriage with Perry  in a memoir.  A friend of Perry said, “Katy is insulted and feels betrayed that Russell has treated her so poorly.  She will never forgive him.  Ever.”

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Actor Ashton Kutcher and ex wife actress Demi Moore found themselves at the same Pre-Golden Globes party, and Kutcher didn’t hesitate to catch up with Moore’s daughter, Rumer Willis.  As the Two and a Half Men actor made his rounds to chat, People reported that he and Willis were all laughs and smiles until she went back to join her mother.

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By Amy Osmond Cook, Ph.D.

The fairy tale marriage of Katy Perry and Russell Brand is over, fourteen months after it began.  Katy and Russell join the ranks of celebrities whose wedding nuptials were . . . temporary.  Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries lasted only 72 days.  Britney Spears and Jason Alexander lasted two.

We’ve all heard a jumble of less-than-educated guesses as to why many celebrity relationships don’t last: “They spend too much time apart.”  “They have intimate scenes with other people.”  “They’re too obsessed with themselves.”  “They only care about fame.”  But what are the real reasons for so many celebrity break-ups?

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It looks as though Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore may be having a case of the exes.  Besides having continuous awkward run-ins with each other at different locations in Hollywood, it appears the two haven’t been seeing much of each other since announcing their decision to split-up this past November, amid rumors that Kutcher was unfaithful.  Although going through a divorce, the former couple was cordial with one another as they crossed paths at the CAA Foundation pre-Golden Globes bash this past Friday.  Sources told UsMagazine.com that the exes kept their distance most of the evening and briefly said “Hi” to each other.

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After less than two years of marriage, American Pie actress Mena Suvari is ending her union to concert producer Simone Sestito.  According to People, the 32-year-old actress had her attorney file divorce papers on her behalf, citing “‘irreconcilable differences and asking that Sestito recieve no spousal support.”  The two met in 2007, were engaged in 2008, and married in 2010.  Suvari, set to appear in another American Pie movie this year, was excited to have children, but the couple had none and this will be her second divorce since 2005.

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Katy Perry made it clear that the only opinions about her impending divorce, filed on December  30, that matter are her own.  She tweeted about the gossip saying, “I want to be clear that NO ONE speaks for me.  Not a blog, magazine, ‘close sources’ or my family.”  According to People, the newly single Perry also thanked “supporters for their concern and well-wishes during a difficult time.”  She tweeted that she was “grateful for all the love and support” and that her fans had “made her heart happy again.”

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Sometimes when your career hits a high note, your personal life seems to fall apart.  While Zooey Deschanel had an amazing year as a breakout star, her relationship with Death Cab for Cutie front man, Ben Gibbard, seems to have come to a bitter end.  According to People, the two filed for divorce, citing Oct. 31 as their date of separation.  The ex couple, who married in 2009, are claiming irreconcilable differences, but are still on friendly terms.

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Jennifer Lopez isn’t the only one moving on.  Recently divorced Marc Anthony revealed his relationship with 24-year-old Venezuelan model Shannon De Lima on Twitter, reports UsMagazine.com.  The two went public with their relationship this past weekend, when Anthony, 43, sent New Years’ wishes to the model.  “To Shannon, my statue of liberty,” said Anthony.  “Kisses baby!”

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Russell Brand and Katy Perry had a strenuous holiday season.  Brand filed for divorce on Friday after 14 months of marriage, reports People.  Rumors started circulating when Brand and Perry spent the holidays apart, with Brand in the U.K and Perry in Hawaii with friends.  The couple were also spotted without their wedding rings in the days prior to the split.  “Sadly, Katy and I are ending our marriage,” said Brand in a statement.  “I’ll always adore her and I know we’ll remain friends.”

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After splitting with her husband, Jesse James in 2010, Sandra Bullock did not rush back to work.  In fact, she told the Associated Press, “I was perfectly content to be permanently broken.”  And by broken she means not able to act.  Director Stephen Daldry pushed for her to be in Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, and that finally changed her mind.  “I honestly didn’t think I was in a place where I wanted to work or wanted to step out of where I was… I wasn’t prepared.  But that opportunity was louder than my head,” she said according to People.  “We had a great time.  It’s no longer ‘selfish actress’ in the moment,” she says.  “I wanted to have an amazing time with him and, fortunately, Mr. Daldry presented it.  In every possible way, it was the best!”

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Mel Gibson’s divorce came with a price.  Gibson’s divorce from wife Robyn Moore was finalized Friday in Los Angeles, reports People.  Moore, Gibson’s ex-wife of nearly 30 years and mother of their seven children, was awarded half of Mel Gibson’s near $850 million fortune.  The couple had no prenuptial agreement, so Moore is legally entitled to half of what Gibson earned during their marriage.  Gibson’s divorce payout is considered to be one of the biggest in Hollywood history.

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