Failed Reality

Pop diva Britney Spears had earlier told the paparazzi that she and Isaac Cohen were together no more. But, facts say a different story, as both have been spotted together on many occasions.

They have been seen dating together for the past many weeks and very recently were spotted spending a grand weekend together in Las Vegas. Spears recently was in California, where the paparazzi saw her at Santa Monica’s Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf café, and gave her a chase. Spears told the photographers: “Isaac and I are not together, by the way.” She replied in the affirmative to the question about their relationship being over.

Model Isaac Cohen and Spears were spotted together again at a recording studio. But a few hours down, they arrived separately at Cabana Club. They were said to be together up till three in the morning when Isaac was seen accompanying Spears to her car.

Britney Spears’ comments seem to be an effort to take some limelight off their relationship. She has been in the news for all the wrong reasons recently, when she and Paris Hilton were together for a brief period.

Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz have come out in the open to signal the end of their relationship. Rumors were already afloat about their relationship gone sour. The singer and actress estranged couple made a joint statement to the effect that they did not prefer commenting on the status of their relationship. But in the spate of recent media speculation over their relationship, they had no choice but to come out in the clear.

The couple, who has been dating and romancing since 2003, is stated to have said that their disclosure on ending their romantic relationship is in respect to the great time they spent together. The decision was mutual and they have separated as friends, continuing to love and respect each other. 

Hot rumors are doing the rounds concerning the Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban divorce saga. They are on the verge of splitting, if the grapevine is to be believed. According to a tabloid, it is because of Urban’s affair with lingerie model Amanda Wyatt that things have to come to such pass.

Amanda is said to have claimed that both she and country singer Keith had an affair for two years that extended even after Keith’s engagement to Nicole Kidman. “I’m sorry if I hurt Nicole, but I want to tell the truth and move on”, the part-time model told London’s Mail on Sunday. “I hope that she finds happiness with him, but Keith is a deeply troubled man.”  Wyatt is said to have met Urban at a Nashville bar in 2004, but the supposed one night stand had an extended session to around May 2006. Keith had been dating Nicole and was engaged to her during that period.

Keith had romps with Armanda while Kidman was out of town. A tabloid has reported that Oscar winning actress Kidman’s marriage is “hanging on a thread. Nicole thought she had the perfect relationship. She trusted Keith with everything.”

The couple’s friends, however, are of a different view. They say that there is no scope of a divorce between the two, since Kidman had decided to give hubby Keith another chance. A friend has been quoted as saying: ”The last thing in the world Nicole wants is another divorce. Keith is very lucky that she’s giving him another chance.

At present, Urban is undergoing a rehabilitation program to get rid of his alcohol relapse.
 

Basketball star Michael Jordan and wife Juanita have divorced after a seventeen year long marriage. Divorce documents were filed at the Lake County Circuit Court, where according to the couple: “irreconcilable differences have caused an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.” In a statement through their lawyers, the estranged couple said: “A judgment for dissolution of their marriage was entered today. There will be no further statements.”

Earlier in January 2002, Juanita Jordan had filed for divorce only to withdraw after a month after going in reconciliation mode with Michael. The marriage that took place on September 2, 1989 in Las Vegas saw the couple blessed with three children – Jeffrey (18), Marcus (16), and Jasmine (14). The couple has been living separately since February 2006 with Michael living in Chicago, while Juanita living in Highland Park, Illinois.

The couple has resolved to finalize the issue most amicably without creating any controversy or public spat.

The soon to be divorced couple is busy in their own activities. Pop queen and mother of two Britney Spears is making waves partying and being carried off after falling asleep in a New Year eve party that she had hosted in Las Vegas. The incident has been blamed on her busy night life that left her completely exhausted.

Kevin Federline, Spears’ estranged husband, has been up to a different kind of sport where he tried his newfound wrestling skills with none other than WWE Champ John Cena. If that makes someone frown in disbelief, there is more to come than just this piece of news. The rapper not only wrestled the Champ but also defeated him in the first RAW event of 2007 in Miami!

Not known for a rugged physique, Federline was referred to by Cena as “less talented than Paris Hilton”. This led to a wrestling match between the two. Reports coming from the WWE show say that Federline was able to display some remarkable moves, but these failed to move the Champ. Cena then picked Federline and was about to use his famed FU move, when the “musician-turned-wrestler” was saved by the timely intervention of wrestling pro Umaga, who resorted to a barrage of attacking moves on Cena and put him on the canvas. That was signal enough for Federline to pin down the Champ for victory.

Former Beatles Sir Paul McCartney is known to have told estranged wife Heather Mills to keep away from the court. According to the pop star, Mills stands no chance of making anything from their pending divorce, as reportedly Sir Paul has not made any money during the time he was married to her. Sir Paul has conveyed the same to Mills’ lawyers stating that she will “end up with nothing”.

McCartney had made all his wealth, estimated to be around $585 million, before marrying Heather Mills four years ago in 2002. There have been reported losses to the tune of £2 million in the past four years during the several world tours that McCartney had undertaken. As told by solicitor Caitlin Jenkins to the Sunday Mirror, “It’s a good tactic for Sir Paul – but also quite a high-risk strategy. Only about 10 percent of contested divorce cases end up going down this route. Sir Paul is trying to persuade Heather’s team to advise her to come to an agreement - by suggesting she could end up with nothing if the divorce goes to court. In essence, Sir Paul is showing her how bad it could be for her.”

Rap star Eminem and Kimberly, his estranged wife, have finalized their second divorce terms. They married this year a second time after divorcing 5 years back under ugly circumstances. Eminem’s spokesperson confirmed that his divorce had been finalized in a Detroit court.

The amount and terms of the settlement have been kept under covers by both parties. They, however, will have joint custody of their daughter Hailie Jade Scot (10). Their first divorce was finalized in 2001, where they fought a fierce battle for the custody of their child, and Eminem’s hit album Kim – depicting the fantasy of his wife Kimberly’s death.

The estranged couple has had its share of addiction and legal battles to contend with. The rap star was addicted to a sleeping pill and took treatment in 2005. Kimberley was in legal trouble for possession of cocaine in 2004 and had pleaded guilty.

Grapevine has that Britney Spears may have cheated on estranged husband Kevin Federline when they were still together. Britney is currently seeing JR Rotem, who is Federline’s friend. Rotem has produced many of the songs on Federline’s current album. Britney, who could possibly be dating Rotem before the split, is now being helped by Rotem in bringing out her comeback album. They are now dating in the open, ever since Britney filed her divorce papers.

Rotem is also said to be dating Paris Hilton when he was involved with her album. But, it was a closely guarded secret… well-kept from Britney Spears. Britney certainly would not digest the fact that JR had been dating her friend just before he started seeing her.

Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston is having a tough time handling the trauma of her breakup with The Breakup co-star Vince Vaughn. Not finding anyone trusty enough to lean on, she is reported to be seeking support from ex-husband Brad Pitt. As reported in a US weekly, Jen called up ex-hubby Brad and told him that she was not okay, and in need of his support. According to a website: “She’s calling him and saying, ‘I just need to talk to you. I’m not doing okay’”.

Pitt’s been kind and gentlemanly enough to personally meet his ex-wife and extend his support both morally and emotionally. It’s been reported that Pitt wanted to make sure that Jen was okay and wanted to reassure her that she could count on him. Brad’s present love interest Angelina Jolie is supportive of his action. She is so confident of her relationship with Brad that there is no feeling of insecurity on her part. Angelina, in fact, feels very sorry for Jen.

On the contrary, representatives of both Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt have denied that both the stars were in touch with or seeing each other. “To my knowledge, Brad and Jennifer have not spoken on the phone,” says Pitt’s representative.

Celebrity divorces are occasions wagging tongues seek to keep their tongues wagging. Tabloids too have a field day digging out information not reported earlier by a rival. It is a painful experience for the parties involved, but time for action for many others. Here are some famous celebrity divorces.

Nicholas Cage – Patricia Arquette  Cage proposed to Arquette in 1987, which had Arquette putting some conditions to her acceptance. They eventually married in 1995 and spilt after a nine month initial period, only to get back together for five years. Cage and Arquette then filed for divorce. Reconciliation attempts were made thereafter, which did not succeed.

Roseanne Barr – Tom Arnold  Barr and Arnold divorced in 1994 with Roseanne coughing up a reported $50 million as settlement. They were so much in love when they married that Arnold converted to  Judaism; and Barr, despite advice to the contrary, did not sign a pre-nup.

Madonna – Sean Penn  Married in 1985, this pair was not made for each other. The marriage was a non-starter, which saw a four year period of strife and dissension. The divorce came about in 1989 after Madonna filed for divorce the third time.

Nicholas Cage – Lisa-Marie Presley  Married in 2002, both Cage and Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley, could not make it last beyond four months. Presley had earlier married and divorced singing superstar Michael Jackson a few years back. She was also linked to a young Hawaiian musician later. Cage and Presley cited the reason for divorce as “irreconcilable differences”.

Marilyn Monoroe – James Dougherty  Legendary Marilyn Monroe was only sixteen and known as Norma Jean when she married James Dougherty in 1942. The marriage ended in divorce four years on in 1946.

Marilyn Monroe – Joe DiMaggio  They were another mismatched couple that eloped in 1954. The marriage lasted just over a year when Monroe’s studio insisted on her divorcing DiMaggio for abuse and mental cruelty. Both got back together after Monroe had divorced Arthur Miller, and just four days after DiMaggio proposed Monroe died in 1962.

Marilyn Monroe – Arthur Miller  Marilyn married playwright Arthur Miller in 1956. Things started degenerating when Monroe was paying all their expenses including the alimony for Arthur’s earlier divorce. Marilyn finally divorced Arthur in 1961.