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Worst Father of the Year Award: And the Winner is… Alec Baldwin?

This is a tough one. It wouldn’t be, if these grown men, who were blessed with healthy children, didn’t engage in such extraordinarily despicable behavior. So does the award go to dog collar daddy, these self-centered pathetic patriarchs, or this furious father, who could use some serious anger management counseling? They are all quite deserving of the bad dad award, in my opinion, and if I hadn’t heard the latest from the poster boy of pompous pops, I’d gladly watch them duke it out for the title. But, oops, he did it again! Alec Baldwin simply refuses to learn from … Continue reading →

A Warning to Warring Parents

Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger, along with other parents who are embattled in bitter custody disputes, take note: Leave your children’s toys alone when looking to bury your spouse. Take it from the Lewton’s of Omaha, Nebraska, using your kid’s beloved playthings to dig up dirt on your estranged spouse is not the way to go. According to news reports, William Lewton is currently suing his ex-wife for allegedly planting a voice recorder inside the head of their daughter’s favorite teddy bear in order to document conversations that would prove him an unfit parent. Not such a smooth move on … Continue reading →

Pregnant “Gossip Girl” Actress Files for Divorce

You know things are bottom of the barrel bad when you feel the need to file for divorce when you’ve only been married for two years… and you are currently three months pregnant. No word on exactly why “Gossip Girl” actress Kelly Rutherford is splitting from her husband of two years, German entrepreneur Daniel Giersch, but it appears their disdain for each other is mutual. According to reports, Rutherford simply beat her estranged husband to the punch by filing for divorce just hours before Giersch submitted his paperwork for legal separation. The 40-year-old former “Melrose Place” star is reportedly three … Continue reading →

Charitable Celebs Lending a Hand

Alec Baldwin is at it again. This time the outspoken actor (also known as an “enthusiastic” Democrat who likes to comment on political matters) is taking on New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. More specifically the mayor’s homelessness policies. The “30 Rock” star just lent his voice to a public service announcement released by the Coalition for the Homeless, a charity that takes issue with Bloomberg’s follow-through on a 2004 pledge to slash the number of homeless people in New York. In the PSA, Baldwin’s voice can be heard over video footage of street dwellers. Baldwin starts by saying, “Over 40,000 … Continue reading →

Britney Loses Kids Again—But for How Long?

You didn’t need to know anything about child custody laws to see this coming… As of late yesterday a judge banned Britney Spears from seeing her children. The newly issued court order states that Brit’s ex-husband Kevin Federline has been “awarded sole legal custody and sole physical custody of the minor children.” Those children being 2-year-old Sean Preston and 1-year-old Jayden James, both of whom are reportedly safe and tucked away in their dad’s Tarzana spread while their mother enters day two of a minimum 72-hour lockdown for psychological evaluation. According to court documents, Spears’s visitation with her children is … Continue reading →

Shaq Files For Divorce

Was it all about the Benjamins? Whatever the reason Shaquille O’Neal has decided his marriage to wife Shaunie is “irretrievably broken.” According to court documents, the basketball star filed for divorce from his wife in Miami yesterday after nearly five years of marriage and four children together. The Miami Herald is reporting that the couple has a prenuptial agreement. What’s more, the newspaper reveals that a clue to the break up may be contained in the court documents. One request in the divorce petition says Shaunie has been “secretive about her assets … particularly with respect to certain properties owned … Continue reading →

Divorce—-Hollywood Style

Well, here we go again… more divorcing couples in Tinseltown. This time it’s Christina Applegate’s split from husband, actor Johnathon Schaech that’s making headlines. Though, I’m not exactly sure why. Applegate’s credits include “Married With Children” and “Anchorman.” Oh, and she is returning to the small screen in “Samantha Who?” on ABC this fall. As for Schaech, other than a bit part in “How To Make An American Quilt” I’m not sure where he fits into the Hollywood mix. The pair was married for four years and they no children… so why is their split making the news? Perhaps it … Continue reading →

The Celebrity Couple Getting Ready To Battle Over Baby

Sigh. Here we go again… yet another star couple getting ready to square off in court over custody rights of their young child. This time it’s Arizona Cardinals’ quarterback (and Nick Lachey’s BFF) Matt Leinart and his ex-girlfriend, University of Southern California basketball standout, Brynn Cameron. In a previous blog I told you that the 24-year-old former Heisman trophy winner from USC and Cameron welcomed their son Cole into the world last fall. At the time of Cole’s birth the two were no longer romantically involved and what was left of their relationship fell under the radar. Fast forward to … Continue reading →

Kevin and Britney… Get Ready To RUMBLE!

Get ready for round two (or is it three or four—I’ve lost count) in the custody battle over ex-Fed’s Britney Spears and Kevin Federline’s two young sons. It seems the pop princess’ recent finger-lickin’ (then wiping) chicken grease episode has prompted Federline to speed dial his attorney and request full custody of the couple’s sons, 1-year-old Sean Preston and 10-month-old Jayden James. According to OK! Magazine, which was first to report Brit’s latest meltdown, Federline is “taking legal steps to seek sole custody of the boys.” Now here’s where it gets interesting. According to the magazine, Federline is getting help … Continue reading →

A Celebrity’s Ugly Divorce

That title seems so trite. After all, if kids and loads of money are involved there is little doubt that a divorce is going to be “ugly.” (Remember: Bruce Willis and Demi Moore’s situation is extremely rare.) And why wouldn’t it be? You have two people fighting over the things that mean the most to them… or at least that mean the most to the person they want to see suffer the most. Such is the current situation between actress Anne Heche and her estranged husband Coley Laffoon. According to news reports, the couple’s divorce fight has elevated and is … Continue reading →