The National Enquirer reported it back in March and now it is official. Star Jones has released the following statement regarding her split from husband, Al Reynolds.

"Several years ago I made an error in judgment by inviting the media into the most intimate area of my life. A month ago I filed for divorce. The dissolution of a marriage is a difficult time in anyone's life that requires privacy with one's thoughts. I have committed myself to handling this situation with dignity and grace and look forward to emerging from this period as a stronger and wiser woman."

Big Al and Star Jones are calling it quits. Anyone shocked? How can your union be successful if it began with a corporate sponsored wedding? That. Was. Crazy. There has also been this nasty little rumor that Al plays for the other team and only married Star for her $$. I personally have no experience with either one of them so couldn't speak to that.
The National Enquirer is reporting Star gave Al 30 days to get his act together or it was over. Guess it wasn't enough time.

"They hadn't been seeing eye to eye for months and had already spent a great deal of time apart," a friend of the couple told the Enquirer. "Finally, Star decided it was over. She told Al at the end of January that he had 30 days to get his act together or "get out.'"

No rep confirmation at this point.

Garcelle Beauvais Nillon, Gabrielle Union, Kerry Washington, Raven Symone Pearman, Star Jones, Vivica A Fox and... Tom Cruise alongside Katie Holmes attended an event where Essence magazine celebrated black women in Hollywood at the Beverly Hills hotel. Everyone looked lovely and I just can't get over Star's transformation! Click on the thumbnails to enlarge.In other news, I wish Gabrielle would get more leading movie roles. I just love her.Click on the thumbnails to enlarge. And if you don't have a lot of time, just click on the Tom one. Best. Picture. Ever.WENN

Who took advantage of their celebrity status to snag front row seats to some of the hottest shows during Fashion Week?

• Sarah Michelle Gellar
• Jamie Lynn Sigler (I also included a picture of her out with her boyfriend)
• LeeAnn Rimes (what do you think about her makeup??)
• Nicole Richie
• Mya
• Star Jones
• Kat DeLuna
• Nigel Barker

Ya Think!!! I don't know why Star Jones was so embarrassed to admit to gastric bypass in the first place. It is a very hard procedure to have to commit to. It isn't just a snip and tuck. There is a lifestyle change that needs to be adhered to. I actually know three people who have had it done and I applaud their efforts. You have to alter your eating habits FOREVER. I could never do it. It was a personal decision Star made and she finally feels comfortable enough to own it.

''Everything about me was already so public (mostly my own doing -- talk about dumb!), so of course everyone wanted to know what I had done,'' she writes. ''I was also terrified someone would have a tragic result after emulating me without making an informed decision with her doctor.''
''But the complete truth is, I was scared of what people might think of me,'' she continues. ''I was afraid to be vulnerable, and ashamed at not being able to get myself under control without this procedure.' 'I used to look in the mirror and take pride in my figure, but that was when I was legitimately a full-figured woman,'' she says. ''I'd gradually gone from full-figured to morbidly obese.''
Reynolds opted for surgery after a friend expressed concern about her weight. It was a success, she says, though she found she was ''still consumed with the same anger, shame and insecurity as before.''

Star Jones is too busy to guest host on The View, Matt Lauer is shaking in his boots and Meredith Viera pulls a Barbara Walters. Here are three different takes on Rosie O'Donnell's decision to leave her morning talk show.
Star Jones:

"I actually found out on the plane. I was flying in yesterday and my seatmate said, 'Did you hear that Rosie is leaving 'The View?' I had no idea and when I landed, of course, I found out that she announced it. I wish her the very best in what she is doing next as I do for all the ladies over there, and I know whatever they do next is going to be great."
When asked about the possibility of coming back to "The View" for a guest host role, she said, "No, I have a job. It's going to start later in the summer at Court TV. I'm going to be pretty busy myself."

Matt Lauer responding to buzz that Rosie is joining the Today show cast come September:

"I think she may be a little controversial for the fourth hour of the 'Today' show. With a new show, we kind of have to walk a little bit of a tighter line than she's used to walking. It might work well for us; I don't know how well it would work for Rosie."

Meredith Viera:

"I actually was surprised. I heard rumblings in the past that she may not stay beyond the one year. The show has done so incredibly well and it's revitalized itself and she's put a lot of great energy into it. And it appears that she's having a really good time and I thought probably she would stay on. I don't know exactly what happened. I take her on her word that they couldn't reach an agreement on the contracts, and as she says, 'It's showbiz. That happens.' She will do great and 'The View' will do great. I spent nine years there and the people in front of the cameras and behind-the-scenes are phenomenal at what they do and they will be fine."

Star Jones showing off her new look at both the Winter Music Conference and Shaq's birthday bash.

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• Christina Aguilera pisses her fans off by lip-synching.


• Christina Aguilera partying in Montreal. (site NSFW)


• Michelle Rodriguez shoves seaweed down her bikini.


• Avril Lavigne is a Britney Spears wannabe.


• Rebecca Romijn out at a festival. Where has she been?


• Mariska H. looking amazing. I just love her.


• Celebrity Mugshots.


• Seriously... why does Jessica Biel always look so ****?


• Michael Jackson might die?


• Kirsten Dunst dares to dream.

Star Jones looks so dramatically different than she did a year ago... I almost can't believe that this is really her. Granted, I know she had the bypass surgery done. But there is a lot of work that goes into maintaining a lifestyle that produces results like this! She must be going to the gym several times a week and really watching her diet (like she has a choice).  I hope she doesn't become too obsessed with keeping the pounds off.
JJB

"I've earned that diva image. It's not something that I can hide from. I admit sometimes I have enjoyed the celebrity more than I should have. It was well-earned, but it's softened now."
"I am rejoicing in learning from my mistakes and missteps and trips and falls. I've learned that sometimes modesty and humility shows the most strength and courage. That's the Star that you see right now."
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