Christina Aguilera Files for Divorce

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Christina Aguilera just filed for divorce from her husband Jordan Bratman ... TMZ has learned.

Aguilera cited "irreconcilable differences" in her divorce petition obtained by TMZ, which was filed today. It's an interesting twist, since sources tell us Christina is the one who cheated.

According to the divorce docs, there is a prenup. The divorce petition asks that "Earnings and accumulations of [Aguilera] before marriage, during marriage and from and after the date of separation" be considered separate property.

Aguilera, who is represented by disso-queen Laura Wasser, lists the date of separation as September 11, 2010.

The petition also seeks to terminate Bratman's ability to get spousal support.

Aguilera is seeking joint physical and legal custody of their child, Max, who is 2.

Sources connected with the couple tell TMZ the marriage fell apart after Aguilera allegedly cheated on Bratman. Aguilera's side refused comment.

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'Glee' Star Sings Final Note on Marriage

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Months after her character signed divorce papers on "Glee" -- actress Jessalyn Gilsig has ended her marriage in real life too ... TMZ has learned.

Gilsig -- who plays Terri Schuester on the show, the ex-wife of glee club director Will Schuester -- has filed for divorce from movie producer Bobby Salomon, citing irreconcilable differences.

According to the divorce papers, filed in L.A. County Superior Court, Jessalyn and Bobby -- who were each other's real-life high school prom dates -- intend to enter a private marital settlement "that will divide all community assets and obligations" ... including a custody arrangement for their 4-year-old daughter.

Jessalyn claims the two have been separated for almost a year. They would have hit their 5th wedding anniversary in January.

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Laura Dern/Ben Harper Divorce Docs

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TMZ has obtained a copy of the divorce documents Ben Harper filed Friday, asking for a divorce from Laura Dern.

As we first reported, Ben claims he's been separated from Laura since January. Now we know the specific date -- Harper claims the date of separation is New Year's Day.

What's weird -- the couple has been living and traveling together all this year.

The significance of the date of separation is all about $$$. When a couple is legally separated, their earnings become separate. We're told Harper out-earns Dern by a lot.

Laura Dern to Ben Harper: Why So Heartless?

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A process server went to Laura Dern's home on Saturday with divorce papers and demanded that she come to the door ... or else -- sources tell TMZ.

We're told the couple's nanny came to the door and told the process server she would accept the divorce papers Ben Harper filed late Friday afternoon ... but sources say the process server fired back that if Laura didn't come to the door he'd find her out in public and embarrass her.

A source connected with Ben claims the allegation that the process server issued such an ultimatum is "absolutely false."

The divorce -- a story TMZ broke Sunday -- shocked Laura, who didn't see it coming.

We're told Ben has not called Laura to discuss how to tell their two children about the sudden turn of events ... he just disappeared.

And, as we reported, although Ben claims he and Laura have been separated since January, the couple showed up together at Eddie Vedder's wedding late last month. And, sources connected with the couple tell us Laura and Ben have been intimate as recently as last week.

Arquette/Harper-- Weird Coincidence

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Best friends do everything together ... and in the case of the Arquettes and the Harpers -- they even call off their marriages around the same time.

Back before the two power couples each called it quits -- the foursome spent a whole lotta time together throughout the years ... because Laura, Ben, Courteney and David were all best friends.

So David and Courteney separate several months back -- and suddenly Ben pulls the plug on his marriage. Coincidence?

Laura Dern -- Shocked ... But Still Standing

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Just days after Laura Dern was "blindsided" with divorce docs by musician Ben Harper-- the actress was out and about in Beverly Hills today ... looking like nothing happened.

As TMZ first reported, Harper filed for divorce late Friday afternoon ... and a source close to the couple tells us Dern never saw it coming ... because they had been traveling together throughout the year and were even intimate as recently as last week.

Harper cited irreconcilable differences. The couple has been married for 5 years.

Michael Lohan: Dina Screwed Lindsay Up, Too

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Michael Lohan is lashing out at claims he's the root of Lindsay Lohan's problems -- what with the violence, prison stints and general bad behavior.

Michael tells TMZ ... Dina was violent as Lindsay was growing up, and it left an impression. Michael claims when Lindsay was 4 years old, Dina was arguing with his mom and Dina allegedly smashed a phone across grandma's face, requiring six stitches.

And Michael says, on another occasion -- when Lindsay was a teenager -- Dina went nuts on Michael, flew over two beds to get to him and accidentally knocked herself out.

Michael adds it was Dina's idea to leave Lindsay in Hollywood at a very young age, even though LiLo had a stalker.

As we reported, some members of Lindsay's family tell us ... Lindsay believes her current predicament is the result of Michael's craziness.

UPDATE: A source close to Dina tells us, "This is absolutely not true. She will not respond to anything Michael Lohan says."

Ben Harper Blindsides Laura Dern with Divorce

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Ben Harper stunned Laura Dern by filing for divorce late Friday afternoon … TMZ has learned.

Harper, a two-time Grammy winner, filed legal docs citing irreconcilable differences and is asking the judge to deny Dern spousal support.

And here's what's interesting … according to the papers, Harper claims he and Dern separated back in January. But people connected with the couple, who married back in 2005, tell TMZ they have been living and traveling together throughout the year and were even intimate as recently as last week.

Harper is asking for joint legal and physical custody of the couple's two kids: Ellery, 9, and Jaya, 5.

Mayor Villaraigosa -- Divorce Granted

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Antonio Villaraigosa -- the mayor of Los Angeles -- is legally single ... TMZ has learned a judge has officially finalized his divorce from his wife Corina.

The former couple originally filed for divorce back in 2007 -- but according to documents obtained by TMZ, the judge didn't sign the divorce order until yesterday.

The two were married back in 1987 -- they have two children together.

Villaraigosa -- aka Mayor Suave -- has been dating L.A. newswoman Lu Parker (a former Miss USA) since 2009.

TMZ Live: Oksana, The Salahis, and Gisele Bundchen

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We took your questions on everything -- including Oksana Grigorieva scoring $20k a month for baby Lucia, the Salahis threatening "Real Housewives" not to call them "Party Crashers", and Heidi and Spencer 86'ing their divorce.

Plus: Photos of Gisele Bundchen getting close to a man that is not Tom Brady.

Heidi and Spencer -- Divorce Is No S'more

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Newly reconciled Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt spent yesterday evening roasting marshmallows -- over an open fire of their burning divorce papers.

As we previously reported, Heidi called off her divorce from Spencer -- and as a symbol of their (unfortunately) undying love, Speidi fed each other s'mores that they'd cooked over an inferno of legal docs.

Heidi tells TMZ she was waiting for Spencer to make her his top priority: "All I ever wanted was to know that Spencer loved me more than he loved all this other nonsense."

For his part, Spencer tells us, "Through everything it's been Heidi's love that kept me grounded. Realizing my behavior was pushing her away was a terrifying wake-up call. I've still got a long way to go to repair the trust, but I hope with continued self improvement, our relationship will be stronger than ever."

Still ... something about this leaves a bad taste in our mouths.

Eddie Cibrian Legally Single

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Eddie Cibrian is officially a single man -- but not because he broke up with LeAnn Rimes ... his divorce from Brandi Glanville has just become official.

TMZ has obtained legal docs, filed yesterday in L.A. County Superior Court, which show that the judge has granted Eddie and Brandi's petition for a divorce ... meaning their marriage is finally kaput.

Eddie and Brandi were married back in 2001 -- they have 2 children together.

TMZ Live: Gibson, Lohan, Allred, and Whitman

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We took your questions today on everything -- including Meg Whitman and Gloria Allred's dueling press conferences, Mel and Robyn Gibson getting close to a divorce settlement, and Michael Lohan seeking a conservatorship for Lindsay.

Plus: Britney Spears' looking sexy at her conservatorship hearing.

Mel Gibson Divorce: He Could Pay for His Screwups

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Mel Gibson's 2006 anti-Semitic rant and his 2010 tirades against Blacks, women and others have become an issue in his divorce with Robyn, and it could end up costing Mel big bucks.

As we just reported, Mel's lawyers have submitted a settlement proposal to Robyn... and her lawyers are "optimistic" they can reach a settlement.

But we're told there are still outstanding issues, including something called "good will." It sounds strange, but the good will of a famous person is considered an asset in a marriage -- something that has commercial value. In the past Mel had a lot of good will that translated into being able to make movies that people would pay to see.

But after Mel's 2006 and 2010 rants, the good will has evaporated if not disappeared. As a result ... the asset has been greatly devalued.

We're told one of the issues is whether Mel should have to pay Robyn for squandering his good will.

And the same principle applies to paying spousal support. Mel has an argument that he's not really making much money anymore so he shouldn't have to pay support. But there's a counter-argument -- Robyn shouldn't suffer because Mel screwed up.

Heidi Montag Pulls the Plug on Divorce

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TMZ has learned ... Heidi Montag has officially called off her divorce from Spencer Pratt.

The two had been seen out in public together recently -- but yesterday, Montag made the reconciliation official, filing a motion for dismissal at L.A. County Superior Court.

As we previously reported, Montag filed for divorce back in July -- citing irreconcilable differences.

But now, after the two reunited in Costa Rica to deal with a sex tape scandal -- it seems Heidi is once again on board with the whole "'til death do us part" thing.

Mel and Robyn Gibson -- Close to Divorce Settlement

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Lawyers for Mel Gibson and Robyn Gibson just had a quick conference call with the judge in their divorce case and they said they are close to a settlement.

Mel's lawyer, Lance Spiegel, has submitted a property settlement proposal to Robyn's attorney, disso-queen Laura Wasser.

Wasser said she's mulling it over with Robyn and is "optimistic." Wasser says she should have an answer next month as to whether Robyn will accept Mel's property settlement offer.

Sources tell us ... the divorce is "amicable" and there's no real fight over how the property in their nearly 30-year marriage will be divided.