Time to cut back on the handbags

Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey's divorce may get nasty... the couple didn't get a pre-nup before their 2002 wedding.

Jessica made $35 million last year alone and it looks like she will suffer most. Californian divorce laws say that all assets should be split equally when there's no documentation to prove otherwise.

Jessica has hired divorce lawyer Laura Wasser to handle her case, who famously represented Angelina Jolie when she split from Billy Bob Thornton.

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TRL snaps

Charlize Theron and Shakira on the set of MTV's TRL

Hot Halle

Halle Berry out shopping in Beverly Hills

Japan loves Jolie

Angelina at a premiere in Japan

Photo: JJB

Celeb quote of the day

"My favorite show is Being Bobby Brown because you watch it and you go, 'Hey, Whitney's messed up too.' You used to think it was just Bobby, then you're going, 'Hey, he's got an accomplice.'"

Chris Rock

Eddie Murphy has a girlfriend

Rumor is Eddie Murphy is dating Access Hollywood's Shaun Robinson (above) and his ex-wife even approves of the match.

A source said, "Nicole thinks Shaun is the best girl he's dated so far. She doesn't personally care who Eddie ends up with but they have five children together- and obviously his new woman will be around her children- so she is only interested in that reason."

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Celeb quote of the day

"I don't really know what Scientology is, so I'm not in a position to have an opinion about it. But I don't think anybody else knows either. They need to shut the f--k up."

Madonna, defending Tom Cruise

Please sir, I want some more

Natalie Portman in Spain where she is filming Goya's Ghosts

Yes we are, No we're not...wait, YES we are

Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie's reality TV show The Simple Life has been saved. Yawn. The network E! Entertainment Television bought the program.

E! announced yesterday they will take over the show, altering the format so Hilton and Richie do not have to share screen time.

The President of E! Networks said, "We are thrilled to welcome Paris, Nicole and The Simple Life to E!. The addition of this huge comedy hit to our schedule will continue to distinguish E! as the leader in entertainment, celebrity and pop culture television." Yeah, yeah whatever you say...

Let's take the hearse tonight!

Beyonce and Jay Z in Manhattan

Absobloodylutely!

David Beckham at the official opening of the David Beckham Academy in London today.

Tom goggles unborn baby

Tom Cruise bought a sonogram machine so he can stare down the fetus in Katie's belly. "I bought a sonogram machine," Cruise said to Barbara Walters on her "The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2005" special. "I'm going to donate it to a hospital when we are done."

Walters said, "Wait, you are going to do your own sonogram?"... "Yes," laughed Tom.

Unfortunately, Babs missed the obvious (glib) follow-up question, namely, "What on Earth compelled you to spend $15,000 to $200,000 on your own personal sonogram machine when there are actual doctor's offices out there?"

Cruise's rep had no comment on the device buy, according to People.

Tom says he and Katie, who is said to be about five or six months along, still don't know what they're having.

"No, I don't. Barbara, I would tell you," assures the toothy actor. "I would say, 'I know if it's a boy or a girl and I'm not telling you.'"

When asked what he sees on the sonogram, Cruise replies, "A little baby."

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Pam is ready to throw down

Pam Anderson grabbing some goods in Malibu

Celeb quote of the day

"I saw a shrink for a long time...It was very helpful, but it didn't change my life. I don't know, maybe it did."

Uma Thurman

Brad Pitt and his daughter

Photos: JJB

Lohan gives new meaning to street walking

Photos: Oh no they didn't

Diana Ross is dating Angelina's dad

Diana Ross has confirmed she is dating Hollywood actor Jon Voight--- Angelina Jolie's father. "It's still at an early stage," Ross' agent told reporters. "Certainly too early to say he is the new love of her life. But they have been on dates which they both enjoyed."

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Nick Lachey...trying tv marriage again?

Newly single Nick Lachey is developing a WB Network sitcom in which he will play a famous baseball player trying to "navigate a new marriage."

The project will be made by Danny Jacobson, the co-creator and executive producer of "Mad About You," who described it as a "romantic comedy under a microscope." Sounds familiar....

Hollywood Reporter

Hilary Duff is Wonka

I *knew* Hillary Duff and her new teeth reminded me of someone.....

Yes, you have to keep smiling

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes in China where he is filming Mission Impossible III

Rat-a tat-tat

Pamela Anderson in Canada for the Grey Cup Festival Parade

Nice parade wave

Mariah Carey performed during the United Way of America Halftime Show as part of the Lions vs. the Atlanta Falcons game on November 24.

No, it's not Oprah

Janet Jackson is still working hard at losing the extra poundage

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Celeb quote of the day

"Yes, we're married and we love each other. I don't ever feel that wearing my wedding ring is what determines me being married or not. I think that when people are successful, the public just wants to see or hear something that will make them less successful or happy in their minds. I think that's part of human nature."

Jessica Simpson, November 7 issue of OK!

Single now...

Jessica Simpson catching a flight for Thanksgiving- why is she still wearing her wedding band?

Photos: JJB

So what are they saying about me now?

Rumor is Britney Spears is in talks to play the lead role in the musical "Sweet Charity" on Broadway. Spears would replace Christina Applegate in January, the Post reported.

Slight sideline distraction...

Pam Anderson at the kids soccer game

The parody is OVER

Nick and Jessica have finally stopped pushing their own bruises and called it quits. Why did they drag it out so long?

"After three years of marriage, and careful thought and consideration, we have decided to part ways," the statement says. "This is the mutual decision of two people with an enormous amount of respect and admiration for each other. We hope that you respect our privacy during this difficult time." Blah, blah.....

Angelina Jolie continues to give

UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie visiting Pakistan. Angelina climbed through wreckage areas and spoke at a news conference--urging the world to honor it's pledges of aid for Pakistani earthquake victims before winter causes a second wave of death. Nearly one million children have been affected by the disaster.

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Have spine, will travel

Courtney Cox hit the beach looking hot and healthy