Jezebel: Breakup

The Year Love Died: 2011’s Most Crushing Celebrity Break-Ups

Cassie Murdoch — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:10:00 EST

When it comes to love, 2011 has had a few ups: Jennifer Aniston finally found someone who can fill the Brad-Pitt-shaped hole in her heart, and Kate Middleton and Prince William won our hearts with their intimate little wedding. (Don't forget how he drove her around in that convertible afterwards. It doesn't get more Prince Charming than that!) But even as the thrill of new romance coursed through our veins, 2011 brought plenty of lovelorn lows. We suffered heartbreak after devastating heartbreak, as some of our favorite power couples called it quits. Let's take a look back at ten of the most painful break-ups of this year, in the order that they occurred. More »

Why Did Crystal Harris Call Off Her Wedding To Hugh Hefner?

Dodai Stewart — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:10:00 EDT

Crystal Harris's very first wedding — and Hugh Hefner's third — had been scheduled for Saturday, but now it may never happen. According to reports, the Playboy Playmate of the Month (December 2009) got into a fight with Hef over the phone. After she hung up, she promptly packed and moved out. More »

Star Reports: Brad And Angelina Splitting! (For Real This Time!)

Megan Carpentier — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:49:00 EST

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Star Magazine reports tonight that News of the World reports that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are splitting, possible because no one saw her at the Haiti telethon. They'll supposedly share custody of their kids and $330 million. [Star Magazine] More »

Scarlett Can Sing, But She Sure Can't Rap

Margaret Hartmann — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:00:00 EDT

Today on Ellen Pete Yorn said he asked Scarlett Johansson to record Break Up with him even though he didn't know if she could sing. But when Ellen made Scarlett rap Salt-N-Pepa's "Shoop," she failed the audition. Clip at left. More »

"Get Your Man Back Now": The Horror And Humor Of GMail Breakup Ads

Anna North — Tue, 12 May 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Anyone who's gone through a breakup in the age of email will likely recognize some of the horrible GMail ads that prey on emailers at their most vulnerable. A hall of shame, after the jump. More »

Loose Lips

Maria — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:40:00 EDT

Tatum O'Neal is expressing concern over her father Ryan and half-brother Redmond's arrest after drugs were found in their home on Wednesday: "Addiction runs in families [...] I'm praying for both of them." • Ugly Betty Spoiler: America Ferrera claimed that Henry and Gio "are not gone from the show," although the actors weren't showing their faces at the premiere! • Angelina Jolie's rep squashes rumors that Jolie and Brad Pitt had split up, calling the claims "absolutely not true." Of course, when/if Angelina and Brad do split up, angels will weep cloud tears and all rainbows in the world will evaporate. [People, EW, Perez Hilton] More »

Did John Mayer Pull A John Mayer And Dump Jennifer Aniston?

Dodai Stewart — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:00:00 EDT

Did John Mayer and Jennifer Aniston break up? Sources say she's been dumped. Gah! An unnamed, possibly non-trustworthy, totally random source says: "John took the decision to end things as he felt he just wasn't ready for the level of commitment that Jennifer deserved. Contrary to reports, Jen didn't want to have kids or marry this year, but she did want to set a timetable for their future together." Is it a good or a bad thing? And how long will we have to hear the "desperate single" gossip about Jen? [Mirror]
Britney and her sons are wearing white on the cover of OK!. And she, uh, doesn't want Jayden and Preston to have careers in showbiz. "But but I’d love them unconditionally if they wanted to. I’d just as soon they have a more normal childhood," she says. Is it "normal" to be on the cover of a trashy tabloid with your weave-wearing mom? (More in Midweek Madness!) [MSNBC]
Britney went to a party! And her dad went with her! And she didn't drink! And people say she looked good! [E!]
Madonna and Guy Ritchie are "on the very cusp" of adopting a little girl from Malawi. Her name is Mercy and Madonna "fell in love" with her at an orphanage last year. [The Sun]