Despite the rumor, which has apparently been ongoing since August, the couple, who began dating in 2007, were spotted hand-in-hand during what was supposed to be a “romantic weekend” in Northern California this week.

People magazine says that even though they may technically still be together, they seem to have hit a rough patch and are spending time away from each other more often, and more time with friends instead. They also point out, though, that they’ve both been busy with upcoming projects and do plan to participate together in Summit on the Summit, a climb to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise awareness of the clean water crisis.

Jessica looks to have a ton of projects on her plate, with five upcoming movies — two set for a 2009 release and three in 2010 — including The A-Team movie, and eight more currently in development!

Justin is gearing up for several concerts and charity events, including the Shriners Hospitals For Children Golf Open in Las Vegas next week.

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Their marital un-bliss is said to be caused by everything from Pete’s partying to Ashlee not being ready for more children, though the information seems to always come from “close sources” (as it always seems to — who are these people and why do they talk smack about their friends?) and never from the couple themselves.

Anyway, Ashlee was spotted leaving Nobu restaurant last night after having dinner with some friends, and when asked by a paparazzo if she and Pete were having troubles, she answered “No way!”

She walked to her car with her left hand held stiffly in front of her so her flashy wedding ring was as noticeable as possible without outright holding it up!

Ashlee and Pete have been married since May 2008, and have one son together, Bronx Mowgli, born last November. Ashlee is currently starring on the upcoming Melrose Place as Violet Foster.

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From the looks of her ring finger, I’d say it’s a pretty good bet she is!

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Maybe it’s just me being from the midwest and seeing more of this ‘type’ of guy – but I can’t even believe that people actually entertained the thought that Chesney was gay.  He’s too much a ‘good ol’ boy’ – I always felt the term fraud came from Chesney being more into the whole concert and being sexy on the beach scene to convert to a ‘married man.’Turns out I was right!

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Angelina Jolie recently granted an in-depth interview with Vogue magazine.  Personally, I’ve walked away from reading the interview thinking Jolie is a much bigger whack job than I ever imagined.

Here’s some of what she had to say and my personal opinions (hereinafter referred to as CA):

Jolie: Jolie claims she never wanted to ruin Pitt’s marriage to actress Jennifer Aniston — it just happened that way.

CA: People know when ’something’ is happening and when they should walk away or strengthen those barriers to prevent something unethical from happening.  Jolie and Pitt HAD to have known what they were doing and could have done anything at any time to stop IF they’d wanted to.

Jolie: “I didn’t know much about exactly where Brad was in his personal life [when they met on the set of "Smith"]. But it was clear he was with his best friend, someone he loves and respects”

CA: Thus the challenge that obviously fueled Jolie’s pursuit of Pitt or visa versa – one is just as guilty as the other.

Jolie: Jolie said she has only briefly met Aniston and would gladly sit down with her — but only of the “Friends” star asked to do so.

CA: Ummm Why?  How many of you would want to sit down with the person that destroyed your marriage?

Jolie:  “We both have been married before, so it’s not marriage that’s necessarily kept some people together.

“We are legally bound to our children, not to each other, and I think that’s the most important thing,” she said.

CA: Seems to me that it’s ‘marriage’ that Pitt and Jolie run from or that serves as an excuse to see other people.

Jolie: “I don’t trust anyone,” Jolie admitted.

“I don’t think it’s a good thing. This is going to make you think that maybe I should get some therapy, but trust is such a bizarre word. I’d like to say that I trust my mother, but I also don’t know if she might do something that she thinks is in my best interest.

Still, “I trust Brad will never do anything,” she said.

But after a few moments, Jolie then added, “I don’t know. I don’t trust anybody completely.”

CA:  Therein lies the answer as to whether she broke up the marriage of Pitt and Aniston – as far as I’m concerned.

Jolie likely realizes that ANY man that can be taken away from one woman, could just as easily be taken away from her.

Jolie:  “I’m not a hugger. People make fun of me. It’s something that I have a hard time with. If someone hugs me, I hold my breath. Snuggling, cuddling, hugging, crying … all that stuff makes me very uncomfortable.”

Except when it comes to her kids, the star said.

“Oh, I love hugging my kids,” she quickly added. “It’s a different thing because you feel such a genuine grab from them.”

CA: This probably explains why Pitt is so drawn to her – you know, the unobtainable fruit?  It’s just about as cliche’ as it can get – it’s all about the quest.

Jolie: Jolie’s next big flick will be portraying the wife of murdered journalist Daniel Pearl in “A Mighty Heart.” It was a role that Aniston had once said she would “love” to play.

CA: Nothing like keeping that salt in those open wounds.  Anyone with an ounce of moral fiber or compassion wouldn’t keep these things going in such a catty way.

Jolie: Jolie said it was her children — basically Maddox — who ultimately cemented her relationship with Pitt as a family.

One day, Maddox “just out of the blue called him Dad,” she said. “It was amazing. We were playing with cars on the floor of a hotel room, and we both heard it and didn’t say anything and just looked at each other.

“So that was probably the most defining moment, when he decided that we would all be a family,” she said.

CA: As a parent, I can’t help but believe that this is something that was ‘planted’ in the mind of that child.  He was used as a decoy to lure in the prey – a completely manipulated twist of fate.

Final Thoughts:

Perhaps in time, I’ll grow to respect the Jolie-Pitt pairing, at this point, I haven’t an ounce of respect to spare on Jolie.  Had things played out differently and had Pitt and Aniston TRULY split BEFORE the Jolie- Pitt flames ignited, I would have more compassion.  However, I have to think of the example that she’s setting.

It’s ok to discount your morals and values in one area as long as you adopt the children of the world and feed some of the hungry.

Marriage is a sacred union between two people that should not be messed with.  Kind of like Texas!

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