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Melissa Gilbert, Bruce Boxleitner: Next Divorce?
Natalie Portman Deeply Shocked By John Galliano's Remarks
Christina Aguilera Released From Jail

Melissa Gilbert, Bruce Boxleitner: Next Divorce?

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 11:10 AM PST

Melissa Gilbert and husband, Bruce Boxleitner have separated after 16 years of marraige.

"We have loved each other for a very long time and we share four incredible sons together," Gilbert, a former president of the Screen Actors Guild, said in a statement. "On behalf of our family we ask to be allowed our privacy during this very difficult time."

The former Little House on the Prairie star shares a son, Michael, 15 (named after Gilbert's Prairie co-star and mentor, Michael Landon) with Boxleitner.

Gilbert also has a son, Dakota, 21, from her previous marriage to Bo Brinkman; Boxleitner has two sons, ages 30 and 25, from his previous marriage to former actress Kathryn Ogilvy.

Natalie Portman Deeply Shocked By John Galliano's Remarks

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 10:52 AM PST

Natalie Portman

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Oscar winner Natalie Portman has issued a statement in which she says-

"I am deeply shocked and disgusted by the video" Portman, 29, said in a statement from Los Angeles. "In light of this video, and as an individual who is proud to be Jewish, I will not be associated with Mr. Galliano in any way."

She adds, "I hope at the very least, these terrible comments remind us to reflect and act upon combating these still-existing prejudices that are the opposite of all that is beautiful."

Portman's words come after Christian Dior suspended Dior chief designer John Galliano after allegations and a videotape have surfaced accusing him of making vile anti-Semitic comments.

John Galliano

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Christian Dior released a statement Tuesday, announcing their decision to officially part ways with Galliano:

"In light of the deeply offensive statements and conduct by John Galliano in a video made public [Monday], Christian Dior has commenced termination procedures against him," read the announcement.

Christina Aguilera Released From Jail

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 10:35 AM PST

Singer Christina Aguilera has been released from jail after being arrested for public intoxication early Tuesday. Aguilera and her boyfriend were pulled over Tuesday morning when police officers noticed their car swerving.

Aguilera's boyfriend, Matthew Rutler, was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence. Police have said they took Aguilera into custody "for her own safety."

Steve Whitmore, the chief public information officer for the Los Angeles Sheriff's department, spoke at a press conference in front of the West Hollywood station where Aguilera and her boyfriend Matthew Rutler were arrested.

"At 2.45 this morning, a gentleman was stopped for allegedly driving under the influence. He was subsequently arrested and his passenger, Ms Aguilera, was arrested," Whitmore said.

"It was kind of a unique situation with this law, as she was not capable of taking care of herself. She was incapacitated. She was co-operative and she was not belligerent in any way whatsoever. She was just intoxicated."

He added: "What we do in the situation is that we do indeed arrest the individual on misdemeanor public intoxication. But we have no desire to prosecute. None whatsoever, it is just for public welfare, public safety issues."

Aguilera was allowed to leave the station early this morning at 7:30am.