Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes divorcing after five years of marriage

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  Actor Tom Cruise and his wife Katie Holmes are seen at the 2012 Vanity Fair Oscars Party. A lawyer for Holmes confirmed that the couple is divorcing after five years of marriage. (REUTERS)

"Rock of Ages" star Tom Cruise and his wife Katie Holmes are divorcing after five years of marriage, Fox News Channel confirms.

"This is a personal and private matter for Katie and her family," Holmes' attorney Jonathan Wolfe said. "Katie's primary concern remains, as it always has been, her daughter's best interest." 

A rep for Cruise issued a statement saying that Holmes filed the divorce papers.

"Kate has filed for divorce and Tom is deeply saddened and is concentrating on his three children. Please allow them their privacy to work this out," Amanda Lundberg said.

Singer Adele announces she is pregnant with first child

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  In this Aug. 28, 2011 file photo, singer Adele is shown at the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles. (AP)

Grammy award-winning songstress Adele announced Friday she is pregnant with her first child.

"I've got some news," the 24-year-old told fans on her website. "I'm delighted to announce that [boyfriend] Simon [Konecki] and I are expecting our first child together.

"I wanted you to hear the news direct from me, obviously we're over the moon and very excited but please respect our privacy at this precious time. Yours always, Adele xx"