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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Christina Aguilera Splits from Husband

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Something's in the water ... Christina Aguilera has split from her husband, Jordan Bratman ... TMZ has confirmed.

The couple has been separated for a few months -- just like Courteney Cox and David Arquette.

There are no plans for divorce. But it's yet another 5-year itch. Ben Harper just filed for divorce from Laura Dern after 5 years.

Aguilera and Bratman have a 2-year-old son, Max.

The Aguilera/Bratman split was first reported by Us Magazine.

Toni Braxton Bankrupt Again May Owe $50 Mil

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Toni Braxton has filed for bankruptcy again -- claiming she owes somewhere between $10 million and $50 million in unpaid debts all over the country ... including DMVs in TWO different states.

Braxton -- who sold more than 40 million albums in her career -- just filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in California ... and in the docs, the singer claims she's only worth somewhere between $1 mil and $10 mil ... but she could have up to $50 mil in debts.

In the docs, 43-year-old Braxton lists a ton of creditors to whom she thinks she may owe money... including:

-- AT&T
-- The Four Seasons Hotels
-- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
-- Various medical bills
-- DirecTV
-- Neiman Marcus
-- The William Morris Agency
-- Tiffany & Co.
-- Orkin Pest Control
-- The Internal Revenue Service

-- BMW Financial Services
-- ADT Security
-- American Express
-- Flamingo Las Vegas
-- Mesa Air Conditioning
-- Nevada Power Company
-- Screen Actors Guild
-- The Westin
-- Wells Fargo Bank

Braxton also claims she may owe money to the City of L.A. Parking Violations Bureau -- and the DMV in both California and Nevada.

Braxton has a storied history of financial problems -- she filed for bankruptcy back in 1998 ... and earlier this year, the IRS filed a lien against her for $396k.

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Lil Wayne Banished to Solitary Confinement

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Lil Wayne has been tossed in Rikers Island's version of solitary confinement after he was found to have a pair of headphones and an MP3 charger in his cell.

Weezy will be in punitive segregation, but he was already in a private cell. The difference is ... now he will have less interaction with inmates and will spend up to 23 hours a day in an isolation cell.

His out-of-cell time is now restricted to visits, religious services and one hour of recreational time and his phone privileges are reduced to one personal phone call a week.

Wayne was found with a pair of headphones and a charger for an MP3 player and another inmate was said to be hiding the MP3 player.

Wayne has been locked up since March on a gun possession charge.

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Tony Curtis is Dead

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TMZ has confirmed Tony Curtis has died of cardiac arrest.

The legendary actor passed away Wednesday in his Las Vegas home.

As we previously reported, Tony -- who suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -- was hospitalized in July near Las Vegas after suffering breathing problems while making an appearance at a local Costco.

Curtis starred in such classics like "Some Like It Hot" and "Spartacus" -- and was nominated for an Oscar for his role in "The Defiant Ones."

He was 85.

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Comedian Greg Giraldo is Dead

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Comedian Greg Giraldo died today at the age of 44 -- five days after he was hospitalized for an overdose.

Greg had been hospitalized in New Brunswick, NJ after he overdosed on prescription pills last weekend. A source said the overdose was not a suicide attempt.

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TMZ has obtained what is believed to be one of the last photos of Giraldo -- taken at the Stress Factory comedy club in New Brunswick, NJ on Friday September 24 ... the night before he OD'd.

Giraldo was best known for his celebrity roast appearances. He had also been a judge on "Last Comic Standing."

A source close to Greg tells us, "Greg passed away today at the hospital in New Brunswick as a result of an accidental overdose. His family was by his side."

We're told plans are being made for a public memorial service.

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Lindsay Lohan Bails Out

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Lindsay Lohan just high-tailed it out of the Lynwood Correctional Facility after posting $300,000 bail.

As we first reported, Judge Schnegg reversed Judge Elden Fox's decision for Lindsay to be held without bail.

Lindsay will once again don the SCRAM bracelet and must submit to search by law enforcement at any time.

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Portia de Rossi -- Officially Portia DeGeneres

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Portia de Rossi is no more ... at least in the name department ... because she's now officially known as Portia Lee James DeGeneres.

TMZ has learned a judge granted Portia's name change petition today in L.A. County Superior Court. She and Ellen DeGeneres got married in 2008.

We know "Lee" was Portia's original middle name, but "James" seems to be an added name. Hey, if you're already filing the paperwork ... why not?

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Paris Hilton Detained in Japan Over Cocaine Case

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TMZ has learned Paris Hilton is a captive in a Japanese hotel tonight and can't enter the country ... after being detained at the airport for hours over her guilty plea for cocaine possession.

A source close to Paris tells us she flew to Japan on business and was questioned by immigration authorities as she got off the plane. Immigration authorities are allowing Paris to stay at an airport hotel until the matter is resolved. For her part, Paris hasn't decided whether to stay or leave.

Paris' rep tells TMZ, "Paris Hilton was delayed by immigration authorities at a Japanese airport this evening after arriving for business obligations planned many months earlier. Paris was contractually bound to her business trip and didn't want to let down her brands and many Asian fans."

An employee at the Consulate-General of Japan in NYC tells TMZ ... Japan is strict about letting people into the country with recent drug convictions but these matters are handled "on a case by case basis."

Paris' rep added ... she will fulfill her contract but right now things are beyond her control.

We're told there was a conflict within the ranks of those who questioned Paris -- some of whom felt it was for show.

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Lohan Probation Revoked, Arrest Warrant Issued

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Lindsay Lohan's probation has been revoked and a bench warrant issued for her arrest ... TMZ has learned.

Although the bench warrant was issued, it's being held -- i.e., on hold -- until Friday at 8:30 AM, when Lindsay is ordered to appear in court.

The move by Judge Elden Fox comes after TMZ's story ... that Lindsay failed two drug tests recently ... one showed the presence of cocaine and another showed amphetamines.

The probation report -- outlining the failed tests -- was just filed with the court.

Judge Fox could sentence Lindsay to 30 days in jail for each failed drug test.

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Randy Quaid and Wife Arrested for Burglary

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Randy Quaid and his wife Evi were arrested Saturday afternoon on charges of felony burglary after the owner of their former home called police to say they were living there illegally ... and wrecking the joint.

The Quaids were charged with felony residential burglary and entering a noncommercial building without consent, a misdemeanor. Evi got slapped with an additional charge -- resisting arrest.

The owner of the property called Santa Barbara County Sheriff's deputies to report squatters illegally living in his guest house. Apparently the Quaids had owned the home years before.

A contractor claimed the Quaids caused $5,000 in damage.

Last year, the Quaids were arrested on charges of trying to defraud an innkeeper out of $10,000. Evi eventually pled guilty to a lesser charge and was sentenced to three years probation.

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'Big Brother' Star's House Burns Down

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She just got burned inside the "Big Brother" house -- but this morning, the Arkansas home where contestant Britney Haynes was set to return to after tonight's finale was heavily damaged in a fire.

According to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Haynes' home caught fire early this morning while her fiance was still in the home ... though he managed to escape the blaze without injury.

Even though Britney was eliminated from the BB house last week -- she's still sequestered in the "Jury House" and cut off from the outside world -- until the season finale concludes tonight.

The cause of the blaze is still under investigation -- but officials claim the cause doesn't appear to be suspicious and believe it may have originated from a grill at the home.

Mel Gibson Car Crash -- The 911 Call

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TMZ has obtained the 911 call when Mel Gibson lost control of his Maserati and crashed into a hillside in Malibu last month.

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During the call, a state park worker tells the 911 operator, "I need to tell you ... are you ready? The driver is Mel Gibson."

The park worker goes on to explain, "He just drove right into the mountainside."

As we previously reported, cops claim alcohol was not a factor in the crash -- and Mel repeatedly told officers that he couldn't explain how the car drifted off the road.

LFO Lead Singer Dies

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Rich Cronin from the '90s boy band LFO died today after a long fight with leukemia ... TMZ has learned.

Rich -- who wrote LFO's hit "Summer Girls" in 1999 -- suffered a stroke after a lengthy battle with leukemia, according to his brother. We're told he passed away in a hospital this afternoon.

Cronin was 35.

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Karissa Shannon Sex Tape Surfaces ... At Vivid

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Playmate Karissa Shannon is about to be semi-celebdom's next sex tape debutante -- that is if Vivid Entertainment honcho Steve Hirsch gets to release the homemade XXX flick he calls "extremely erotic."

Hirsch tells TMZ he actually laid eyes on the tape which co-stars Karissa's boyfriend, "Smallville" actor Sam Jones III. Hirsch says it was sent to him from "a reputable third party" and that he'd "love to be able to release it."

The XXX footage in question sounds a lot like the sex tape Karissa claims Spencer Pratt stole from her house -- which, as we first reported, she's threatening to sue him over if he doesn't return it.

Vivid's chief isn't divulging who dropped the tape in his lap, but does say he's "very impressed with the quality and content" -- which sounds like executive speak for ... it's smoking hot!

But before you scour the Internet for clips -- we spoke to Jones who said, "I understand that the guy from Vivid saw footage with Karissa and I in it. We have spoken to our legal team and they will be dealing with this ASAP."

Let the XXX games begin.