Hollywood Headlines: A crazy week in review

By Emily Christianson, Los Angeles Times Move over Christina Aguilera? There may be another Mouseketeer headed to primetime. Like Aguilera, Britney Spears might be signing on for her own lucrative deal with a singing competition show; "The X-Factor." Nothing is set in stone just yet. Simon Cowell hasn't confirmed the news and rumor has it she's already rejected an initial $10 million offer to join the second season of the show. Two judges seats opened up after a shake up at the end of last season when Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger were booted off the show.

By Emily Christianson, Los Angeles Times

Move over Christina Aguilera? There may be another Mouseketeer headed to primetime. Like Aguilera, Britney Spears might be signing on for her own lucrative deal with a singing competition show: “The X-Factor.” Nothing is set in stone just yet. Simon Cowell hasn’t confirmed the news and rumor has it she’s already rejected an initial $10-million offer to join the second season of the show. Two judges’ seats opened up after a shakeup at the end of last season when Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger were booted off the show.  (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)

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Snooki is pregnant, Dennis Quaid is getting a divorce and more.

Another Hollywood marriage bites the dust. This week Kimberly Buffington-Quaid filed for divorce from Dennis Quaid after seven years together due to "discord or conflict of personalities." The couple already has a temporary custody agreement in place for twins Thomas and Zoe.

Another Hollywood marriage bites the dust. This week Kimberly Buffington-Quaid filed for divorce from Dennis Quaid after seven years together due to “discord or conflict of personalities.” The couple already has a temporary custody agreement in place for twins Thomas and Zoe.  (Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images)

As fate would have it, Jessica Simpson's ex-hubby Nick Lachey and his wife Vanessa have a baby on the way too. The proud papa-to-be announced the "overwhelming" news this week while guest-hosting on "Live With Kelly!" Vanessa shared her own glee on Twitter, posting, "Finally, Nick and I are ready to share Our news... We have been Blessed with a little Angel! We can't wait to meet Baby Lachey!!!" It looks like their little one will arrive late summer or early fall.

As fate would have it, Jessica Simpson‘s ex-hubby Nick Lachey and his wife Vanessa have a baby on the way too. The proud papa-to-be announced the “overwhelming” news this week while guest-hosting on “Live With Kelly!” Vanessa shared her own glee on Twitter, posting, “Finally, Nick and I are ready to share Our news... We have been Blessed with a little Angel! We can’t wait to meet Baby Lachey!!!” It looks like their little one will arrive late summer or early fall.  (Roger Kisby / Getty Images)

Yes, the rumors are true: Snooki is pregnant! And for anyone worried that the "Jersey Shore" star isn't ready for parenthood, don't. "I have different priorities now," she told Us Magazine. "I don't care what anybody else thinks. As long as I know I'm ready and he's ready." Her boyfriend and baby daddy Jionni LaValle tweeted his joy, posting, "Thank You everyone!! Sorry about that wait but glad everyones happy!! Nicole and I are real excited!! Our baby is going to be #ShortnTan"

Yes, the rumors are true: Snooki is pregnant! And for anyone worried that the “Jersey Shore” star isn’t ready for parenthood, don’t. “I have different priorities now,” she told Us Magazine. “I don’t care what anybody else thinks. As long as I know I’m ready and he’s ready.” Her boyfriend and baby daddy Jionni LaValle tweeted his joy, posting, “Thank You everyone!! Sorry about that wait but glad everyones happy!! Nicole and I are real excited!! Our baby is going to be #ShortnTan”  (Charles Sykes / Associated Press)

"Growing Pains" alum Kirk Cameron landed in hot water with liberals this week when he stopped by CNN's Piers Morgan show to speak his mind. The actor told Piers he doesn't support gay marriage and described homosexuality as unnatural, detrimental and ultimately destructive. The interview stirred up a controversy, but Cameron held his ground. "I should be able to express moral views on social issues," he told ABC News via email, "especially those that have been the underpinning of Western civilization for 2,000 years -- without being slandered, accused of hate speech, and told from those who preach 'tolerance' that I need to either bend my beliefs to their moral standards or be silent when I'm in the public square," he wrote in a letter to ABC News.

“Growing Pains” alum Kirk Cameron landed in hot water with liberals this week when he stopped by CNN’s Piers Morgan show to speak his mind. The actor told Piers he doesn’t support gay marriage and described homosexuality as unnatural, detrimental and ultimately destructive. The interview stirred up a controversy, but Cameron held his ground. “I should be able to express moral views on social issues,” he told ABC News via email, “especially those that have been the underpinning of Western civilization for 2,000 years -- without being slandered, accused of hate speech, and told from those who preach ‘tolerance’ that I need to either bend my beliefs to their moral standards or be silent when I’m in the public square,” he wrote in a letter to ABC News.  (Win McNamee / Getty Images)

She hasn't been in a movie since 2004, but now it is official: Ashley Olsen is quitting acting. Now, her famous twin Mary-Kate will have to keep the legacy of the Olsen twins alive. Of course, there's also little sis Elizabeth too, who recently came into the spotlight with "Martha Marcy May Marlene" and "Silent House." Ashley will likely stay busy in the fashion world developing lines for Row and Elizabeth and James.

She hasn’t been in a movie since 2004, but now it is official: Ashley Olsen is quitting acting. Now, her famous twin Mary-Kate will have to keep the legacy of the Olsen twins alive. Of course, there’s also little sis Elizabeth too, who recently came into the spotlight with “Martha Marcy May Marlene” and “Silent House.” Ashley will likely stay busy in the fashion world developing lines for Row and Elizabeth and James.  (Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images)

Dick Van Dyke, 86, spent his leap day walking down the aisle. The "Mary Poppins" actor wed his girlfriend and makeup artist Arlene Silver, 40, in a spur-of-the-moment ceremony. The couple has been dating for six years.

Dick Van Dyke, 86, spent his leap day walking down the aisle. The “Mary Poppins” actor wed his girlfriend and makeup artist Arlene Silver, 40, in a spur-of-the-moment ceremony. The couple has been dating for six years.  (Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images)