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Split: Actress Halle Berry has filed for divorce from her husband, R&B; singer Eric Benet, a spokeswoman said. The couple were married about three years and separated in October. This is the second divorce for the actress, who was previously married to former Cleveland Indians outfielder David Justice.

Beatle book: The Beatles’ psychedelic cartoon “Yellow Submarine” is being adapted for a children’s book, the group’s record label said. Apple Corps Ltd. said it had joined with Walker Books to create the book, which is expected to arrive in stores in September -- 36 years after the original animated feature film was released.

Casting: A 10-year-old actor, Barney Clarke of London, has won the title role in director Roman Polanski’s next film, “Oliver Twist,” based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel. Ben Kingsley will play Fagin. Shooting begins July 12 in Prague.