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“The Godfather” Actor James Caan Divorces

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James Caan has filed for divorce from his wife of 14 years, Linda Stokes. Caan had filed for divorce from Stokes back in 2005, but later announced that the couple had reconciled.

Jon Gosselin Suffers From Cellphone Addiction

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What a dramatic headline that is. Don’t we all suffer at least a little bit from cellphone addiction? Well, celebrity divorcing single dad Jon Gosselin is somewhat different as his life is caught on camera and especially his not so great decisions are amplified by national finger pointing enabled by Jon & Kate Plus 8. But even then it is common sense to understand that texting has taken over too much of our lives and it isn’t as important as paying attention to your children.

Sarah Palin Was ‘Shocked’ About Bristol’s Pregnancy

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In a week you surely will not be able to avoid any Sarah Palin news on the Internet, newspapers and on the TV – the former vice presidential candidate is promoting her book Going Rogue across the nation – we are told we are hearing lots of honest words from her. And who would be surprised to hear that the Palins were not too excited to hear that daughter Bristol, then a high school senior, was pregnant during the campaign.

Angelina Jolie To Adopt Child Number 7?

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Almost there: Angelina Jolie is reportedly planning to adopt again and almost has a junior soccer team assembled. However, it seems that Brangelina isn’t quite in an agreement, as Brad is said to be struggling with six kids already. The solution: Angelina takes matters in her own hands and adopts alone.

The story comes courtesy of Ok! Magazine. If the publication is right, then Jolie is set to welcome a baby from Syria to her growing family of eight (if we count Brad). Apparently, a spokesperson for the Immigration and Naturalization Service in Washington D.C. told Ok! That “only (Angelina’s) name was on the (adoption) papers.”

Sarah Palin Saves Turkey and Stuffing For Levi

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Don’t you just love these stories? Via an appearance on Oprah, Sarah Palin told Levi Johnston that he is welcome at the Palin’s Thanksgiving table. We will file this story in the Yeah, Right department.

So we know that Levi Johnston and Bristol Palin were not married and the former couple will not have to deal with at least some of the difficulties a divorce with children brings along. One of those difficulties for single parents, especially new single parents is how to deal with holidays that are spent without your child.

Jon Gosselin … Funny!

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Funny Or Die has become the go-to destination for Hollywood celebrities to poke fun on themselves. Who could forget Lindsay Lohan’s eHarmony profile video?

Now it is Jon Gosselin who proves that, despite the turmoil in his life, he still has humor left. In a new video released today, he attempts to become the old Jon Gosselin again.

Toni Braxton Divorcing?

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Singer Toni Braxton has separated from husband Keri Lewis, according to a post at Essence.com. There is no official comment or confirmation, but several media outlet speculated that Braxton’s intense on-stage kiss with Trey Songz may have been the reason for the separation. Braxton and Lewis have two children.

Shaquille O’Neal’s Wife Files For Separation, Custody Of Children

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Shaquille O’Neal’s wife Va’Shuandya (Shaunie) has filed papers for divorce citing irreconcilable differences. Shaunie has requested residential and physical custody of the four children as well as spousal support.

Jon Gosselin announces $5 million suit

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Facing a rather uncertain future on TV, Jon Gosselin announced that he will be filing a $5 million lawsuit against TLC that is likely going after a contract that he considers as too restrictive to enable him to make a living. Meanwhile, it seems that TLC is positioning its artillery for a lawsuit that is designed to reveal business and family secrets. Somehow, we feel it is already clear who will lose.

Michael Jackson’s Father Requests Allowance

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The battle over Michael Jackson’s estate continues and is somewhat not so much centered around his children. Following a discussion about whether the children will participate in a reality show or not, his former wife’s $500,000 suit, we are now hearing that Jackson’s father Joe believes he is entitled to receive a monthly allowance.

Jim Nantz To Pay Ex-Wife $916,000 Per Year

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Whether you think you were taken to the cleaners in your divorce depends on your view. Consider this: Sportscaster Jim Nantz will have to pay his ex-wife Lorrie Carlsen Nantz about $72,000 per month in alimony and about $4000 in child support every month for the next seven years. Lorrie will walk away with $916,000 per year and about $6.4 million over the entire period. Of course, Nantz has plenty of income right now and, hopefully, he won’t lose his job.

Sandra Bullock Drops Out of Custody Battle?

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Jesse James asked his former wife Janine Lindemulder to leave Sandra Bullock out of their current custody dispute. His attorney chimed in an said that Bullock in fact is not a “party to this litigation”, which of course, may be a bit tough to prove, especially if we see that Bullock already has participated in court filings and will have to be part of a new child custody consideration as the new spouse of James.