ASHTON KUTCHER FILES FOR DIVORCE

Ashton Kutcher gave Demi Moore quite a Christmas present– a divorce. A year after separating, the 34-year-old Two and a Half Men star filed for divorce in LA County Superior Court last week citing irreconcilable differences. According to TMZ, Ashton waited so long to file because he wanted to give Demi the chance to do it. But after showing no signs of movement, Ashton finally pulled the trigger. TMZ claims Demi was waiting to settle up a financial issue before filing.  Demi and Ashton were married in 2005. She announced that she had separated from Ashton in November, 2011 over rumors that he cheated.

SIMPSON CONFIRMS PREGNANCY RUMORS

Jessica Simpson has confirmed what everyone already knows – she and fiance Eric Johnson are expecting again. On Christmas Day Jessica posted a picture of daughter Maxwell Drew on Twitter, with the worlds “Big Sis” written in sand.

CHAD JOHNSON SEX TAPE SURFACES

NFL/reality star Chad “Occhocinco” Johnson is the latest celeb to have a sex tape released. Photos and clips from the video, which surfaced on the Internet Tuesday, show Johnson with two unidentified women. The tape was reportedly filmed three years ago. 

BETHENNY SEPARATES FROM HUBBY

After months of denial, reality star Bethenny Frankel confirmed over the weekend that she was separating from her husband of two years Jason Hoppy.  "This was an extremely difficult decision that as a woman and a mother,  I have to accept as the best choice for our family,” said Bethenny in a  statement. The couple has a two year old daughter Bryn. Just last week,  Radar reported that Jason was unhappy because Bethenny continuously  chose work over him.  "Jason has made it crystal clear to Bethenny that  he is not in favor of her continuing her talk show, which will be  filming in Los Angeles," a source tells Radar. "Jason hates L.A. and  doesn't want to move to California, even for the sake of his wife's  career…. Bethenny suspects though that Jason's beef isn't with living in  Los Angeles, but rather how unhappy he is in the marriage. Things are  so bad between the two of them right now they are hardly even talking to  each other."

ODD COUPLE’S JACK KLUGMAN DIES

Jack Klugman, best known for playing loveable crank Oscar Madison on the TV show The Odd Couple, died Christmas Eve in Los Angeles. He was 90. "He had a great life and he enjoyed every moment of it and he would encourage others to do the same," son Adam Klugman said of his father, who battled throat cancer in the 80s.  In addition to The Odd Couple, Klugman starred for eight on the medical drama Quincy, M.E., and in films such as 12 Angry Men and Gypsy.

CHARLES DURNING DIES

Actor Charles Durning, known for his work on the screen and the stage, died Christmas Eve in Manhattan. He was 89. Among his best-known performances was that of Jessica Lange’s dad in Tootsie and the Governor in Best Little Whorehouse In Texas, which earned him a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nod. In 1990, he won a Tony Award for playing Big Daddy in a revival of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. His last major role was playing Denis Leary's firefighter father on the FX series Rescue Me.

GMA’S SAM CHAMPION WEDS

Good Morning America weatherman Sam Champion married longtime boyfriend Rubem Robierb in New York City on Friday. The ceremony,  presided over by State Supreme Court justice George Silver, was attended by Champion’s GMA cohorts Robin Roberts and Josh Elliott.

LINDSAY REFUSED TO KISS CHARLIE

Lindsay Lohan was supposed to lock lips with Charlie Sheen for her Scary Movie 5 cameo, but TMZ reports she refused because of Charlie’s wild past (talk about the pot calling the kettle black). According to sources, Lindsay was supposed to kiss Charlie three times, but balked, even though both parties had to sign releases confirming they didn’t have any cold sores. TMZ says in the end, a body double was used for some of the kissing but most of it was written out of the script. Scary Movie 5 hits theaters April 12^th.

Q-Scary Movie is a spoof of the popular horror film Scream, which starred what actress as Sidney Prescott? Neve Campbell

LINDSAY UPSET OVER SCARY TRAILER

Meanwhile Lindsay is reportedly upset over the Scary Movie 5 trailer that was released last week.  In the Paranormal Activity spoof, Lindsay is seen screaming at fake news footage of her heading into court because her probation was revoked. TMZ claims in the original script, Lindsay was simply watching her movie Herbie: Fully Loaded. Sources say Linds is “pissed” because the filmmakers “secretly inserted an extra dig at her expense,” and she was supposed to be informed about all the jokes made about her. She’s reportedly considering legal action.

GRANT SETTLES HACKING SUIT

Hugh Grant has settled his hacking lawsuit against News International, owners of the UK tabloid News of the World. “Hugh Grant has today settled his claims for damages and other legal remedies arising out of the unlawful activities of News of the World journalists and others over a number of years,” read a statement from the actor’s attorney.  The “substantial” sum will be donated to the Hacked Off Campaign for a free and accountable media.

MOTHER COMING BACK FOR SEASON 9

It looks like How I Met Your Mother fans will have to wait a little longer to meet the mother. Deadline.com reports that CBS has reached a deal with the sitcom’s producers and stars to return for a ninth season, which originally looked iffy because actor Jason Segel was ready to bail on the program. According to reports, Segel had a last minute change of heart  and agreed to another year.  So far there has been no confirmation from CBS.

ROSIE NOT IN RUNNING FOR AMERICA’S GOT TALENT

There’s been recent internet speculation that Rosie O’Donnell was in the running to replace Sharon Osbourne on America’s Got Talent, and she was even quoted as saying she was interested in the gig, but it doesn’t look like she’s gonna get it.  A spokesperson for NBC shot down the reports saying the network “is not in talks with Rosie O’Donnell for America’s Got Talent and has no future plans for her to be a judge.” One person who is extremely happy with that news is Rosie’s nemesis Donald Trump. He tweeted last week, “@Rosie--If America's Got Talent uses you, the show will fail like all your others!

Q-Rosie got her big break when she competed on what 1984 talent competition? Star Search

BECKHAM COMPLAINS ABOUT NOT GETTING DATES

She is married to one of the sexiest men in the world, but Victoria Beckham wants everyone to believe there was a time when she could barely get a date.  In a new UK special, the 38-year-old revealed that she was quite lonely during the early days of the Spice Girls. “There was a stage where someone wrote once how every woman wanted to be one of us and every man wanted to date one of us,” she said. “Not that anyone wanted to date me. I think everyone wanted to sort of like just brush my hair.” Victoria added that she got the name Posh because she likes the finer things in life, and that hasn’t changed. “I am very much that person even now,” she said. “Even now, I get ready to go out sometimes and I catch myself in the mirror and I’m like, ‘oh my God, I’ve turned into that person.’”

UKRAINIAN POLITICIAN USES ANTI-SEMITIC SLUR AGAINST KUNIS

A politician in the Ukraine is being blasted for making an anti-Semitic remark about Ted star Mila Kunis. Igor Miroshnichenko called Kunis, who was born in the Ukraine,   a “zhydovka” which translates to “Jewess” and was used as a derogatory slur against Jewish people during the Holocaust. Jewish organizations around the world are furious over the word’s use and, according to TMZ, protests have recently broken out in the Ukraine after the Justice Ministry ruled using it to describe a Jewish person was legal, despite a petition to have its use banned. So far Kunis has not responded to the politician’s remarks.

Q-Mila Kunis voices the character of Meg Griffin on what Fox comedy? Family Guy

NRA BLAMES MOVIES AND VIDEO GAMES FOR GUN VIOLENCE

The National Rifle Association last week blamed Hollywood for the gun violence plaguing America. NRA VP Wayne LaPierre, in  the group’s first statement since the shootings in Newtown, CT, said “blood-soaked films” and video games are at fault, adding that “they call it entertainment” when it is “the filthiest form of pornography.” He also said the way to stop tragedies like Newtown would be to have armed security in schools. Said LaPierre, “The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.”

CELEBS STAR IN ANTI-GUN PSA

Meanwhile, celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Beyonce, Reese Witherspoon and many others have gotten together to shoot a PSA to end gun violence. Demand a Plan to End Gun Violence, which also features Kate Hudson, Jennifer Garner, Jessica Alba, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ellen DeGeneres, Jon Hamm and Will Ferrell, , is part of an online campaign released by the group, Mayors Against Illegal Guns.

TEEN MOM TURNS DOWN TWITTER PROPOSAL

Twitter proposals seem to be the next big thing. Just one week after Deadmau5 popped the question to girlfriend Kat Von D, Teen Mom Maci Bookout received a proposal from her baby daddy, Ryan Edwards.  Ryan and Macy, who share custody of their four-year-old son Bentley, haven’t been a couple for years, but they both recently became single, so apparently their status may have changed. “Marry Me!,” wrote Ryan. But Maci didn’t think the tweet was real and suggested his account may have been hacked. He insisted the tweet was genuine and added, “I want to get on one knee an (sic) tell you how much I love you.” But Maci didn’t find the proposal romantic at all, and shot him down cold, writing, “Twitter is not the place. Ima kill u.”

AFFLECK TALKS POLITICAL ASPIRATIONS

Ben Affleck was in Washington, DC last week to testify before Congress about the crisis in the Congo, which led many to speculate that the actor/director was thinking about a future in politics. During an appearance on Sunday’s Face the Nation, host Bob Schieffer actually asked him outright about his intentions. “For one thing, the state of Massachusetts currently has two extraordinary Senators, so there is no vacancy,” said Affleck. When Schieffer pointed out that “there could be” if John Kerry replaces Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State, Affleck replied, “Well, one never knows. I'm not one to get into conjecture. I have a great fondness and admiration for the political process in this country...but I'm not going to get into speculation about my political future." But after Kerry was tapped by President Obama for Hillary’s seat,  Affleck clarified his intentions, saying, “I love Massachusetts and our political process, but I am not running for office.”

Q- Affleck played a U.S. Congressman whose mistress is murdered in what  2009 movie? State of Play

CARLY SONENCLAR’S FAMILY FURIOUS AT LEANN

The family of 13-year-old X Factor runner-up Carly Rose Sonenclar is not happy that LeAnn Rimes blamed the teen for LeAnn’s awkward performance on the show’s finale. After LeAnn was accused of being drunk she told TMZ, “I was trying to help this 13-year-old girl who was having some trouble with the song.” Rimes later denied she ever gave the quote to the site, but TMZ insists the singer’s rep specifically gave it to them to use. Regardless, Carly Rose’s relatives are furious LeAnn placed the blame on the teen, when it was clear LeAnn was the one having problems.

APATOW WRITING PLAY

Writer/director Judd Apatow reveals in the new issue of GQ magazine that he is writing a play, and despite what you’d expect, it’s not going to be a comedy. “I have a great idea. Maybe like the best idea I’ve ever had,” he said. “It requires me to create characters and situations that have absolutely nothing to do with my experience.” As for the storyline, Apatow explains, “It’s about victims of the criminal-justice system and the challenges they face,” adding,  “I am excited to write something which has a social conscience. That is not something I have attempted before, and I hope I am up for the challenge.”

Q-What film was Apatow’s directorial debut? The 40-Year-Old Virgin

KELSEY & CAMILLE SETTLE DIVORCE

Kelsey and Camille Grammer have finally settled the financial and custody terms of their divorce. Although the couple’s divorce became final in February, 2011, they’ve been fighting over money and custody of their children ever since. Well, sources say the pair has finally come to an agreement, although the terms of the deal have not been released. Camille did win her fight over their Beverly Hills home. Kelsey had taken it off the market so he could live there, but Camille objected. Now they’ve agreed that the home will either be sold or leased.

ROGER EBERT TWEETS HEALTH UPDATE

Movie critic Roger Ebert is still recovering after fracturing a hip earlier this month. Ebert took to Facebook last week to update his fans on his condition, writing “I’m aving (sic) a lot of health troubles that are keeping me from doing work and functioning online. Not in the best of shape.” Since his post, Ebert has received more than 2,400 messages of support. Ebert has had a series of health issues over the years, and has fought cancer in his thyroid and salivary gland which caused him to lose his ability to speak.

Q-What is the name of Ebert’s longtime movie reviewing partner, who died in 1999? Gene Siskel

WALKING DEAD PICKED UP FOR FOURTH SEASON/SHOWRUNNER LEAVES

AMC has renewed The Walking Dead for a fourth season, but it wasn’t all good news for the zombie show. Showrunner Glen Mazzara, who has been with the drama for seasons two and three, is departing over creative differences. “Both parties acknowledge that there is a difference of opinion about where the show should go moving forward, and conclude that it is best to part ways,” read the statement. Added Mazzara, “My time as showrunner on The Walking Dead has been an amazing experience, but after I finish season 3, it’s time to move on.  I have told the stories I wanted to tell and connected with our fans on a level that I never imagined. It doesn’t get much better than that. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey.”

TV TIDBITS

Pitch Perfect star Rebel Wilson has been tapped to host this year’s MTV Movie Awards. Past hosts include Russell Brand, Jason Sudeikis and Aziz Ansari. The MTV Movie Awards will air Sunday, April 14^th.

TNT has cancelled  the drama Leverage after five seasons. Its Christmas Day episode was its last.