Newly Single J.Lo Takes a Back Seat

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With a tense look on her face, newly separated Jennifer Lopez was whisked away from a photo shoot in the backseat of a car in L.A. on Sunday.

While reports linked the 41-year-old mother of two with William Levy -- the hottie in her latest music video -- he denies there has ever been anything but a professional relationship between them.

Jennifer and husband Marc Anthony released a statement on Friday saying they were ending their seven year marriage.

J.Lo's Music Video Hunk DENIES Affair w/ Singer

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The hot piece of man meat who starred as Jennifer Lopez's shirtless romantic interest in her steamy "I'm Into You" music video claims he's NOT romantically involved with the singer ... despite reports to the contrary.

The guy at the center of the affair rumors is telenovela star William Levy -- aka the Cuban Brad Pitt -- who recently separated from his wife AFTER shooting the music video (see below) with Lopez.

But Levy's rep tells TMZ William and J.Lo are NOT an item ... saying, "The only relationship there was or is, is a professional relationship. That’s all there’s ever been.”

J.Lo and her husband Marc Anthony released a statement on Friday saying they are ending their marriage.

JLo Declares Independence from Hubby on 4th

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The Fourth of July is a day when families gather around to BBQ and watch fireworks -- but that wasn't the case this year for Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony.

Turns out JLo and the kids spent the holiday at the beach in Malibu -- and Marc Anthony was nowhere in sight.

We're told JLo showed up with some family and friends, parked herself on the beach and enjoyed a little vino ... not looking upset at all.

JLo and Marc announced yesterday they were divorcing after seven years of marriage.

'Housewives' Taylor Armstrong Files For Divorce

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Taylor Armstrong -- one of the stars of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" -- filed divorce papers late Friday afternoon -- TMZ has learned.

Armstrong cites "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for divorcing Russell Armstrong, her husband of nearly 6 years.

The couple has a 5 year old child. Taylor is asking for joint legal and primary physical custody.

She's also asking for spousal and child support.

We've learned there is no prenup.

J.Lo and Marc Anthony SPLIT

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Jennifer Lopez and husband Marc Anthony have called it quits.

The couple just released a statement, claiming, "We have decided to end our marriage. This was a very difficult decision. We have come to an amicable conclusion on all matters."

The story was first reported on People.com.

This will be Jennifer's THIRD divorce -- she was first married in 1997 to Ojani Noa, and again in 2001 to her backup dancer Cris Judd. This will be Marc's second divorce.

The couple got married in 2004 in their Beverly Hills home. They have two children.

Marc and JLo renewed their vows just last year on their 6th anniversary -- and back in May, they gave a steamy performance together on the season finale of "American Idol."

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Shane Mosley Wife Gets Championship Belts in Divorce

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Sugar Shane Mosley has been forced to give up 3 championship belts -- to his wife ... in his divorce!

TMZ has obtained Sugar Shane's divorce settlement documents and -- if you've been divorced -- we're betting his is a lot different.

The settlement provides that ex-wife Jin "shall maintain custody and control of three championship belts for each of the respective parties' three minor children." Each of the kids get a belt when they turn 18.

And Jin will get half of Sugar Shane's cut of profits from videotapes and DVDs of his big fights, including bouts with Oscar De La Hoya, Miguel Cotto and Fernando Vargas.

Since the divorce was filed in California and community property rules apply, Jin gets half of Sugar Shane's fight purses during their marriage. But luckily for Sugar, his big fight against Manny Pacquiao was held after the couple separated, so his $3 mil is his alone.

And get this ... the couple accumulated 854,410 American Express points during their marriage, and she gets half. To put that in perspective, for Jin's 427,205 points, she can buy either an industrial generator or a 10-speed bike.

Daniel Baldwin's Wife Busted for Probation Violation

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Daniel Baldwin's wife -- fresh on the receiving end of divorce papers -- was just arrested for a probation violation ... TMZ has learned.

Joanne Baldwin was busted in the Portland, Oregon area this afternoon.

We don't know what prompted the arrest ... but a booking sheet says she's being held for, "PROBATION VIOLATION DRIVING UNDER INFL OF INTOX."

Daniel got a restraining order against Joanne yesterday -- and in the documents he says Joanne has a serious drinking problem and prior DUIs.

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Daniel Baldwin: My Wife Threatened to Kill Me

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TMZ has obtained the chilling declaration written by Daniel Baldwin, explaining what drove him to file for divorce, including repeated threats to kill him with a knife ... all in front of their 2 kids.

Daniel says in his declaration, Joanne once came into the bedroom and said she had just watched a documentary on women who kill their husbands, saying, "Now I know how to do it, I understand why they did it. You have been warned." Daniel says their daughter heard the comment and asked him, "Is Mommy going to kill us?"

According to the declaration, Daniel says Joanne is "highly intoxicated in our home," adding, "She screams over money and proceeds to wake both children up by screaming and throwing objects around the house."

Daniel Baldwin Files for Divorce

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Daniel Baldwin has filed for divorce, one day after getting a temporary restraining order against his wife, Joanne ... and he claims it's all over drugs and alcohol.

Daniel says, "Due to recent events in our home and for the safety of my children and myself, I have made this decision."

Daniel adds, "I have had my share of problems with drugs and alcohol many years ago and know first hand how difficult a position she is in."

The couple married in 2007. They have 2 kids. The judge who issued the restraining order gave Daniel temporary custody.

Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller's Deal No Drug Testing

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TMZ has learned ... Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller's custody settlement provides that neither is required to undergo drug testing ... something that is becoming increasingly troublesome.

As TMZ first reported ... Brooke was photographed last week holding what appeared to be a crack pipe. And there are other problematic images as well -- like the one recently in Hawaii, when Brooke walked up to a parked car in a seedy area with cash in hand.

The two rehab veterans each have selfish reasons to avoid drug testing, but Brooke is especially worrisome because she is the primary caregiver of the twins. Although Brooke's parents step in when she goes to rehab -- and she goes a lot -- Brooke ultimately calls the shots.

So the question -- who is looking out for the kids. The judge hasn't called a hearing to determine if the parents are unfit, and the L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services has not visited either Charlie or Brooke for more than 6 months.

Arnold Gets the House, the Rest Is Up for Grabs

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TMZ has learned ... Arnold Schwarzenegger will get the family home in Brentwood, CA as part of his divorce settlement with Maria Shriver ... but virtually nothing else has been worked out.

We're told there will be no issue ... All of the assets in the marriage are community property, which means Arnold and Maria have a 50/50 interest. But we're told Arnold, Maria and their reps are "in the very beginning stages" of deciding who gets what.

As we first reported, there is no prenup. We're told when Arnold and Maria married, they had "very little in the way of assets compared to what they have now." The combined wealth of the former couple is estimated at around $400 million.

And, as we reported, Maria is in escrow to buy a home valued at around $10 million. The house is also in Brentwood, approximately 3 miles from the family home. Maria wanted to be close so the kids could easily go back and forth.

As for the exact percentage of the spoils Arnold and Maria will ultimately walk away with -- it hasn't even been discussed. "It's very early in the process" says one source with direct knowledge.

'Celeb Rehab' Star Preggo -- Hubby Doubts Paternity

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The GOOD News: "Celebrity Rehab" star Kari Ann Peniche is PREGNANT!!
The BAD News: Her husband is unsure if he's the father ... and has filed for a divorce.

TMZ has obtained the divorce papers, in which Justin Williams states that Kari Ann is pregnant -- and wants a judge to order genetic testing to determine if "this is a child of the marriage." The docs were filed in L.A. County Superior Court by Williams' lawyer Marlo Van Oorschot.

Kari Ann has been treated for sex addiction in the past -- even appearing on "Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew" back in 2009.

The couple has only been married for a few months -- they tied the knot back in February.

Calls to Kari Ann have not been returned.

Maria Shriver Buys $10 Million Home

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Maria Shriver isn't waiting for her divorce from Arnold Schwarzenegger to become final before moving on -- sources tell TMZ ... she's buying a $10 million home in an exclusive area of L.A.

Sources connected with the deal tell us ... the home is in Brentwood -- not too far from where O.J. Simpson lived at the time he killed Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.

Maria had been actively looking at homes for 6 months on the west side of L.A., but has now settled on a home near the one she shared with Arnold.

We're told the couple is determined to keep their divorce amicable, with both Arnold and Maria getting joint custody of their two minor children. The proximity of the two homes will make shared custody easier.

From what we can tell, the deal is still in escrow, but we're told it's solid and will close soon.

Weston: My Wife Is PREGGO and I Want a DIVORCE!!

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Weston Cage made two MAJOR announcements this morning -- 1) he claims his wife Nikki Williams is pregnant with his child ... and 2) he's filing for divorce.

Cage -- who has only been married since April -- went to his Facebook page to break the news ... saying, "Made my choice. getting divorced."

As for the whole pregnancy thing, Weston believes the news only SUPPORTS his claim that he never laid a hand on Nikki before the two were both arrested for domestic violence this weekend.

Cage wrote, "Never hit my wife. why would i start abusing after she was positive after taking a pregnant-c test."

Weston added a bizarre, cryptic message -- "Have fun killing my child Breyan Prescott."

Stars Who've Split -- The Independent People!

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In the 4th of July spirit -- we thought we would give a shout out to those super celebs who regained their freedom and broke free from their ball and chain.

Happy Independence Day!

Arnold and Maria Will Split Hundreds of Millions

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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver will split around $400 million, and legally it's supposed to be divided up 50/50, because we know there's no prenup.

TMZ broke the story Friday that Maria filed for divorce and the division of property is yet to be determined. Because there is no prenup, under California law, all earnings and other property acquired during the marriage is considered community property, which means a 50/50 split.

Arnold's worth is estimated at $300 million, while Maria's is around $100 million. Since the couple has been married for a quarter century and it's probably impossible to separate what they each had before they tied the knot, it's likely the entire pot of money will be considered community property.

But here's the twist. This divorce will never go to trial. It is going to settle out of court, and nothing requires Arnold and Maria to agree on a 50/50 split. Typically in these cases, there's a lot of horse trading ... Maria gets this house, Arnold gets that one, etc.

Maria's lawyer, disso-queen Laura Wasser, and Arnold's attorney, Bob Kaufman, will be hashing out the property settlement agreement -- probably for months.

One final point. We will never know the terms of the final property settlement agreement, because it's going to be confidential. Standard operating procedure for high-profile divorces.