Singer Kelis Files for Divorce from Husband Nas

On Thursday, the singer Kelis Rogers filed for divorce from her husband and rapper Nas citing "irreconcilable differences" as a reason for the separation. Kelis wants him to pay her attorney's fees and to pay spousal support. The couple married in July of 2003 and Kelis is currently pregnant with their first child. Nas also has a daughter from a previous relationship.

Actor James Earl Jones Gets SAG Life Achievement Award

The actor James Earl Jones is going to receive the 2008 Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in January. He has been devoted to advanced literacy, the arts, and local and national humanities. He was the voice of Darth Vader in the “Star Wars” movies and was the voice of Mufasa in the Disney movie “The Lion King.” He has already received two Tony awards, three Emmy awards, an Oscar nomination, and the National Medal of Arts.

Star Jones Files For Divorce From Husband

Star Jones, the ex-co-host of the show “The View,” has confirmed that she is getting a divorce from her husband Al Reynolds. She filed for divorce on March 26^th in New York Supreme Court in Manhattan and has been seen lately out with NBA star Dwayne Wade.

Track Star Marion Jones Goes to Prison

The ex-track star Marion Jones has began her six month prison sentence on Friday. She was convicted of lying to investigators about using performance-enhancing drugs and her part in a check-fraud scam. She turned herself in before noon on Friday at the Federal Medical Center Carswell, which is on the Naval Air Station. She had until Tuesday to turn herself in. The prison that she is in specializes in medical and mental health services, but it also has inmates who don’t need any care.

Star Jones New Show Gets Canceled

Star Jones’ show on TruTV has been canceled. The last show aired this past Friday. Tru Tv says that the cancellation is due to rebranding and programming refocus of the network. The show was a legal-focused talk show that was on air for only 6 months. She will still stay with the network as a contributor to the channel’s trial coverage.

Marion Jones Sentenced to Prison Time

Marion Jones, the former Olympic Champion, was sentenced to six months in prison for lying about using steroids and for her involvement in a check-fraud scam. She is also given two years of probation and supervised release. She has to do 800 hours of community service. She was ordered to surrender on March 11^th to begin doing her time.

The U.S. District Judge, Kenneth Karas, gave her the maximum sentence under the plea deal to send a message to the athletes that have abused drugs and overlooked the values of hard work, dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Star Jones Has Serious Health Problems

It is reported that Star Jones has a potentially life threatening health condition. She is suffering from a breathing disorder that supposedly developed after her gastric bypass surgery. She has lost her ability to take deep breaths and has to take short breaths. Sometimes, after gastric bypass surgery scars can develop on the intestines below the diaphragm and can restrict the movement of the diaphragm.

Star Jones Is Having Financial Problems

It is reported that Star Jones and her husband, Al Reynolds, are having financial problems. She has recently told Al to get a job or get out. Star hasn’t received a regular paycheck in almost a year and is beginning to have financial hardships. The two have already cut back on expenses. Star even told her husband that she would help him to get his resume together. Before he married Star, Al worked as an investment banker at the Wall Street firm Merrill Lynch but he quit his job after marrying Star.