Russell Brand files for divorce from Katy Perry

Russell Brand has announced he has filed for divorce from US singer Katy Perry after 14 months of marriage. The couple met in 2008 and married in October 2010 at a resort inside a tiger reserve in India.

The comedian filed divorce papers in the Los Angeles Superior Court, citing irreconcilable differences.

In a statement the 36-year-old said: "Sadly, Katy and I are ending our marriage. I'll always adore her and I know we'll remain friends."

The announcement comes after speculation in the press about the state of their relationship.

The couple spent Christmas apart, Brand was pictured in Cornwall while Perry was seen spending it with friends in Hawaii - neither was wearing a wedding ring.

Brand made his US breakthrough presenting the MTV awards in 2008, causing outrage when he branded then-President George W Bush "a retarded cowboy fella" who "wouldn't be trusted with scissors" in England.

Despite the controversy, he was asked back in 2009 and went on to score acting roles in Hollywood comedies like Forgetting Sarah Marshall.

This year Brand played the animated heir to the Easter Bunny's throne in the family film "Hop" and took on the title role in "Arthur", a reimagining of the 1981 Dudley Moore classic.

Perry's run of No. 1 singles earned her the distinction of becoming MTV's first artist of the year earlier this month.

When she hosted the US comedy show "Saturday Night Live" on December 10 she gave no indication the couple was in trouble.[bbc.co.uk]

Carol Channing 'sweetheart' Harry Kullijian dies aged 91

Harry Kullijian, the former childhood sweetheart of Carol Channing whom the veteran actress married in 2003, has died in Rancho Mirage, California.

The former land developer died on Monday on the eve of his 92nd birthday after suffering an aneurysm at home.

Kullijian and Channing were high school sweethearts in the 1930s before the latter's mother split them up.

Reunited decades later, they married in a matter of months when Channing was 82 and Kullijian 83.

Speaking in 2003, Channing said they had "picked up" their relationship from where they left it seven decades earlier.

"The years between disappeared, just disappeared," the Broadway actress told CNN broadcaster Larry King.

Following their marriage, Kullijian became his wife's manager and formed a charitable foundation with her to support arts education in schools.

Born in Turlock, California in 1919, he fought in World War II and Korea before going into walnut farming, real estate and local government.

Channing played the title role in the original 1964 production of Hello Dolly and was Oscar nominated four years later for her performance in Thoroughly Modern Millie.[bbc.co.uk]

25 Things You Don't Know About Me : Kris Jenner

Kris Jenner, 56, (her memoir Kris Jenner…and All Things Kardashian is available now), shares the 25 things you don't know about her with Us Weekly.

1. My husband, Bruce Jenner, bought me a Harley-Davidson motorcycle for Christmas one year. I crashed it that day.

2. I make a killer guacamole.

3. I have never had braces.

4. I learned how to surf growing up in San Diego.

5. I am deathly allergic to bees and carry an EpiPen with me at all times.

6. I relax by organizing my drawers.

7. I get crazy if someone is late.

8. I keep every card anyone has ever written me. I'm mushy like that.

9. My favorite movie snacks are popcorn and Milk Duds.

10. I sang in my own music video, "I Love My Friends," in 1985.

11. I designed every piece of clothing in my Kris Jenner Kollection for QVC, down to the stitching and buttons.

12. My favorite vacation spot is Mexico.

13. My celeb crush is Alec Baldwin.

14. I played a hooker in Cabaret!

15. I get the same three gray hairs colored every two weeks with my hairdresser Alex Roldan -- for the last 30 years!

16. I love to wear sexy matching lingerie.

17. My favorite movies are Doctor Zhivago and The Sound of Music.

18. Our Christmas Eve party at home is my favorite night of the year.

19. I make my son-in-law, Lamar Odom, lemon cake once a week. Now I just have to figure out how to get it to Dallas!

20. I feel naked without sunglasses on, even at night.

21. I don't like mean-spirited people.

22. I collect waaaay too many sets of dishes.

23. I am completely OCD about my surroundings.

24. I find peace in my heart at church.

25. My favorite person on the planet is my grandson, Mason Dash Disick.[usmagazine.com]

Rosie Huntington - Whiteley Flaunts Super-Skinny Bikini Bod in Miami

Holiday hotness! Rosie Huntington-Whiteley flaunted her super-skinny bikini bod in Miami Friday during a poolside vacation with boyfriend Jason Statham.

Showing off her curves in a mismatched printed suit, Huntington-Whiteley accessorized her look with oversized sunglasses.

Hailed as the sexiest woman alive by magazines like FHM and Maxim, the 24-year-old supermodel-turned-actress admits she hasn't always been comfortable in her own skin.

"I was a bit of an Ugly Betty when I was 15," the Transformers beauty told the December issue of Harper's Bazaar, referring to the frizzy-haired character made famous by America Ferrera on the ABC series.

These days, though, the Victoria's Secret model is more than happy to put her famous assets on display.

"There's always a moment [at parties] when some great song comes on and everyone's like, 'Do the runway walk, Rosie!' And you're like, 'No, no, no,' and then you begrudgingly get up and do your thing," she tells Harper's. "It might be my little party trick. It always gets applause."[usmagazine.com]

How Stacy Keibler and George Clooney are Spending New Year's Eve

Stacy Keib ler sure has the ultimate New Year's kissing partner : boyfriend of four months, George Clooney.

Ringing in 2012 in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Keibler, 32, tells Rachael Ray that the couple's Saturday night celebration won't be too over-the-top.

"I think that we will definitely be with friends and family," the former WWE wrestler tells Ray of her plans with Clooney, 50. "We may have a party."

Though Keibler and her man are sticking close to their Cabo pad -- along with Cindy Crawford, Alex Rodriguez and their significant others -- they still plan to pull out all the stops to ring in the New Year. "There will definitely be some dancing and drinking going on," she explains.

Friendly for years, Clooney and Keibler became romantic in early August, about a month after he and Italian model/actress Elisabetta Canalis announced the end of their two year romance.

What started out as a fling between the actor and Dancing With the Stars contestant quickly turned into something bigger.

Says a pal close to the couple: "It's exclusive...they're still hot and heavy."[usmagazine.com]

Suicide Squeeze - More Home Runs Than Jesus

Pretty Girl 12.31.11 - AJ Cook

I've been forced to watch a butt-load of Criminal Minds recently.  Thank god for JJ.

Best Dressed Of 2011

1. Iman In J. Mendel

2. Gabrielle Union In Rachel Roy


3. Jennifer Lopez In Atelier Versace


4. Monica In Stephane Rolland Haute Couture


5. Zoe Saldana In Armani Prive


6. Kerry Washington In Ralph Lauren


7. Salma Hayek in Gucci Premiere


8. Naomi Campbell In Givenchy


9. Halle Berry In Marchesa


10. Zhang Ziyi Christian Dior


11. Cate Blanchett In Givenchy Couture


12. Amber Riley in Anne Barge


13. Olivia Wilde In Marchesa


14. Solange In Acne


15. Angelina Jolie In Atelier Versace


16. Elisa Sednaoui In Haider Ackermann

May I please, have a drum roll.... okay, I will stop with all the
dramatics.

It's that time of the year for my best dresses and pantsuits of the
year. Each year, I try to narrow it down to ten, and it's virtually
impossible.

The Goddess herself Iman was my number one pick in her breathtaking
peach J. Mendel creation she wore to the 4th BET Honors.

Gabrielle Union and Jennifer Lopez finished off my top 3. Gabby stun in
her turquoise Rachel Roy and JLo got her groove back in hot applique
Atelier Versace dress.

Monica, Kerry Washington, and Amber Riley are displaying how to wear
black without looking boring on the red carpet.

These women exhibit extraordinary style and confidence whenever they
are on the red carpet. I am looking forward to seeing more of them next
year.

I just want to thank everyone for their support and comments this year.
Whether you visit daily or occasional, I am bless to have fashion
lovers that find time in their busy lives to come into my world.

This has been a tough year for me in my personal life, so it's a joy to
share fabulous fashions with my blog family.

I hope everyone has a blessed New Year and of course always be
fashionable!

Best Dressed Diva Of 2011: Emma Stone

Emma Stone won my heart over with her fabulous and fashion-forward style this year. She was not even on my radar until she wore that stunning color-block peplum Giambattista Valli ensemble to the 'Friends With Benefits' New York premiere.

The talented actress always has us guessing what is she going to wear next? She mixed things up by rocking gorgeous Chanel and Lanvin pieces to whimsical Tom Ford and Giambattista Valli silhouettes.

I can not wait for awards season, because I know she is going to bring on the drama!

Flick to Click: Prometheus

Opens 06.08.12

Worst Dressed Diva Of 2011: Nicki Minaj

For the first time in a long time, someone beat Lil Kim for the title of Worst Dressed Diva of the year!

Nicki Minaj is a beautiful girl with a body of death. I just hate that she continues to rock these ridiculous costumes.

I encourage everyone to express your personal style, but it's a thin line between looking unique verses looking like a clown!

Pretty Girl Update! - Sarah Hyland

Dear Express Santa (TM), Please Express Giftwrap (TM) Sarah and leave her under my Express Christmas Tree (TM).  I've been so... uh... good.  Yup.

Best Designer Of 2011: Cushnie et Ochs

Designers Carly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs

Since Jessica Alba wore her sexy
one-shoulder Cushnie et Ochs on the red carpet back in 2010 AMA Awards,
I took notice of designers Carly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs.

Their garments are revealing without being tacky. The dynamic duo knows
how to make a woman's body look incredible.

Their Spring 2012 collection consists of more ladylike flair dresses.
Supermodel Liya Kebede looked extraordinary in their canary yellow
ensemble.

It was refreshing to see new, hot designers garment on the red carpet.

Suicide Squeeze - Twins No More

Pretty Girl 12.30.11 - Holley Fain

A dead ringer for one that got away.  Right down to the green eyes...