SHAQ AND SHAUNIE BACK IN JUNE 2006 // PHOTO BY FREDERICK BROWN

SHAQ AND SHAUNIE HEADED TO SPLITSVILLE » After nearly five years of marriage and four children together, Shaquille O’Neal filed for divorce from his wife Shaunie in Miami on Tuesday. According to a petition filed by Shaq’s lawyer, “The marriage between the parties is irretrievably broken.” The petition reveals that the couple has a prenuptial agreement, according to the Herald, which also reports that should the court agree, a copy of the agreement “will be filed … under seal.” The agreement “contains extensive provisions providing for confidentiality and non-disclosure.” O’Neal also says in the petition that Shaunie has been “secretive about her assets … particularly with respect to certain properties owned or titled in either [her] name alone or in other entities” and requests that the court require Shaunie to give a “correct accounting of all money, funds, stocks, bonds, and other securities (including bearer securities)” acquired during the marriage. Read more about this over at PEOPLE.

WHOOPI GOLDBERG BACK IN MAY 2007 // PHOTO BY BRAD BARKET

WHOOPI’S TAKING UP FOR MIKE VICK TOO… » Just like Jamie Foxx, Whoopi Goldberg has joined the “I think Michael Vick didn’t know what he was doing was wrong” club. Picking up where Rosie O’Donnell left off, Whoopi Goldberg debuted on “The View” yesterday with a spirited defense of NFL quarterback Michael Vick’s role in a dogfighting ring.

Dog fighting isn’t that unusual [in the Deep South] where he comes from. It’s like cockfighting in Puerto Rico. There are certain things that are indicative to certain parts of the country.

Co-host Joy Behar looked horrified. “How about dog torture and dog murdering?” Behar asked. “Unfortunately, it’s part of the thing,” Goldberg said. “Part of the fun, right?” Behar shot back. “I don’t think they see it that way. I just thought it was interesting, because it seemed like a light went off in his head when he realized this was something that the entire country didn’t appreciate,” Goldberg replied.

Vick pleaded guilty to federal dogfighting charges last week, including an admission that he took part in hanging or drowning up to eight dogs. The Atlanta Falcons quarterback has been suspended and faces jail time. After the show, Goldberg told reporters she wanted to bring a different perspective concerning the troubled footballer. “Just so he’s not this monster,” Goldberg said. “He’s a wonderful guy who was involved in something terrible. I’m not excusing it, I’m just saying, listen, I believe his apology … and maybe this will be a huge wakeup call to a lot of people doing this.”

I LOVE NEW YORK SEASON 2 TO PREMIERE ON VH1 OCTOBER 8TH 2007

I Love New York 2 is set to premiere October 8th on VH1. Let the blatant coonery begin! Taken from VH1 BLOG:

Admittedly, New York’s new look isn’t very different from her old one. She’s rocking new hair, a firmer bod and her breast implants look more…settled. That’s something, at least. The shot above is the first official promo shot for I Love New York 2, which is set to debut Oct. 8 on VH1. We bring it to you first and there’s more — check the gallery below for exclusive shots from the first episode. At the very least, do yourself the favor of checking out the nails Sister Patterson’s rocking. Clearly, the woman aims to terrify.

I ain’t even gon front. I know my black ass is gonna be watching!

HALLE & GABRIEL BACK IN MAY // PHOTO BY CHARLEY GALLAY

HALLE BERRY IS WITH CHILD! » Halle Berry recently confirmed to Access Hollywood that she is, indeed, with child!

Yes, I am three months pregnant! Gabriel and I are beyond excited, and I’ve waited a long time for this moment in life. Now the next seven months will be the longest of my life!

Halle and her model boyfriend Gabriel Aubry met shooting a Versace ad in Los Angeles in November 2005 and first stepped out publicly three months later at the February opening of a Versace boutique in New York City. Earlier this year, Berry told InStyle, “I definitely want children. Very much.” Congratulations guys!!

R KELLY TRIAL DELAYED FOR THE 50TH TIME

DAMMIT ROBERT … YOU LUCKY BASTARD! » After years and years of waiting for a trial, we finally thought the justice system had came through when it was announced just last month that the R Kelly child pornography trial will begin mid-September. Reports today are saying that as of now, that is NOT the case! R Kelly has got to be the luckiest mofo in the world, because I’ve never seen a high-profile case like this postponed THIS long before. Why is it postponed, once again, you ask? Well apparently the lead prosecutor in the case recently had a baby.

Now I’m not 100% sure, so don’t hold me to this. But uhh … isn’t it usually more than obvious for other people to notice a woman’s pregnancy? Why didn’t they consider that when they set the damn date to September 17th the first time around! I swear R Kelly is paying some people off … this just doesn’t add up. Something in the milk ain’t right!

ALL PHOTOS BY FRANK MICELOTTA FOR GETTY IMAGES

I recently came across some photos of Rihanna and Ne-Yo on the set of their brand new video, “Hate That I Love You.” The video was shot on August 13, 2007 in Santa Monica, California, and was directed by Anthony Mandler. It should be premiering on TV really soon, so definitely be on the look-out for it! It looks like it’s going to be a banger. Check out the rest of the flicks after the cut . . .