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Archive: March 2011 (91-94 of 94)

Mar 1 2011 02:30 PM ET

Melissa Gilbert and husband Bruce Boxleitner split

Former Little House on the Prairie actress Melissa Gilbert and her husband of 16 years, Bruce Boxleitner, of the TRON movies, have split, a rep confirms to People. The couple, who wed in 1995, has one son together and three from previous marriages. “We have loved each other for a very long time and we share four incredible sons together,” Gilbert said in a statement to the magazine. “On behalf of our family we ask to be allowed our privacy during this very difficult time.”

Mar 1 2011 12:19 PM ET

Christian Dior officially cuts ties with John Galliano

by Jeff Labrecque

Categories: Lawsuits

After several allegations that an intoxicated John Galliano had hurled anti-Semitic epithets at customers of a Paris cafe, Christian Dior has official cut ties with its renowned fashion designer. In a statement, the fashion company said, “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.”

A representative for Galliano offered no comment.

Mar 1 2011 09:52 AM ET

Christina Aguilera detained for intoxication

by Jeff Labrecque

Categories: Lawsuits

Christina Aguilera was detained last night on suspicion of public intoxication after the driver of the car she was in was arrested for driving under the influence, according to a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County sheriff’s department. The driver, Aguilera’s boyfriend, Matthew Rutler, was booked for DUI at around 2:45 a.m. after being stopped at the 1100 block of Clark Street in West Hollywood. According to a statement from the sheriff’s department, “Since she was not able to care for her safety and no one was available to ensure her safety, Aguilera was taken into custody. Sheriff’s Department officials stressed that she was not involved in any criminal activity and will be released when she can safely care for herself.”

Mar 1 2011 09:11 AM ET

Natalie Portman rips John Galliano

by Jeff Labrecque

Categories: Lawsuits, Movies

Natalie Portman, Best Actress winner and celebrity spokesperson for Christian Dior, released a statement condemning the alleged remarks of Dior’s suspended fashion designer, John Galliano, who’s been accused of spewing anti-Semitic vitriol at multiple people in a Paris cafe. A video of one such encounter features what appears to be Galliano endorsing Adolf Hitler and insulting a nearby couple with Holocaust taunts. “I am deeply shocked and disgusted by the video of John Galliano’s comments that surfaced today,” Portman said. “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. 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 reportedly was planning to wear a John Galliano-designed gown to Sunday’s Oscars, but she ultimately decided to wear a purplish dress from Rodarte instead.