Ryan says "Thank you Britney"

The story:
Ryan Phillippe released a statement claiming to have not cheated on Reese Witherspoon with co-star Abbie Cornish.

The combatants:
A Socialite's Life says: Ryan Phillippe speaks out, while galpal avoids media
Celebrity Hijinx says: Questionable Quotes: Ryan Phillippe
Dlisted says: Oh yeah, remember that other celebrity divorce?
I Don't Like You In That Way says: Ryan Phillippe has something to say. Sorta.
I'm Not Obsessed says: Ryan Phillippe speaks out about divorce
Lainey Gossip says: Ryan speaks, Ryan denies, Ryan cheats
Mollygood says: Ryan Phillippe secretly thanks the sweet sweet lord for Kevin Federline

Who said it best:

A Socialite's Life wonders about the timing of this statement:

With Britney Spears' recently announced divorce proceedings threatening to completely upstaging the Reese Witherspoon/Ryan Phillippe dissolution, a statement issued by Ryan Phillippe proves his divorce is still worthy of media attention.

Cheater cheater pumpkin eater

The story:
Ryan Phillippe reportedly cheated on Reese Witherspoon with his Stop Loss co-star Abbie Cornish.

The combatants:
Agent Bedhead says: Reese Witherspoon needs to be consoled
A Socialite's Life says: The other woman
Best Week Ever says: Reese/Ryan homewrecker identified
Egotastic says: Is Abbie Cornish the reason Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe split?
Defamer says: Phillippe making out with co-star in a restaurant may have been warning sign that his marriage was in trouble
Haute Gossip says: The reason Reese kicked Ryan to the curb?
Hollywood Rag says: Ryan Phillippe's other woman
I Don't Like You In That Way says: Ryan Phillippe cheated
Lainey Gossip says: Reese and Ryan: the other woman and the other women
Mollygood says: Meet Ryan Phillippe's babyfaced mistress
Popsugar says: The Ryan and Reese split: blame it on the blonde and the blackberry
Yeeeah says: Ryan Phillippe walks the line

Who said it best:
This one was too close to call, and we have two winners who made me laugh for two very different reasons. Egotastic applauds Abbie's PR strategy:

It probably isn't most people's first choice as the way to achieve widespread fame and recognition, but being the other woman in a celebrity relationship meltdown is as good a way as any to get your name out there. So, Abbie Cornish, welcome to the spotlight.

Many have asked why Ryan would stray, and Agent Bedhead may very well have the answer:

The other reason could be the age old adage about hot chics: no matter how good she looks somebody else is already sick and tired of putting up with her shit.

Image via Egotastic

Another one bites the dust

The story:
Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe have separated.

The combatants:
Best Week Ever says: Reese and Ryan have Witherspooned and died!
Celebrity Hijinx says: It's 49 in dog years
Defamer says: Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe's wholesome Hollywood Camelot crumbles
CelebNewsWire says: Reese and Ryan break up, a nation weeps
Mandy's Mind is Gossipy says: The seven year itch
I Don't Like You In That Way says: Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe are done
Popsugar says: Reese and Ryan split???
A Socialite's Life says: Breaking: Tracey Flick admits defeat
Celebitchy says: Ryan and Reese separate
Tabloid Whore says: Reese and Ryan officially separate
Lainey Gossip says: The death of sunkissed illusion: Reese and Ryan over
Mollygood says: Oh no! Reese and Ryan Split! Pout.
Egotastic says: Reese Witherspoon is soon to be single
Dlisted says: Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe split
The Superficial says: Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe split

Who said it best:
Lainey Gossip wonders where the blame will fall:

Speculation will now undoubtedly spread like wildfire – why, when, who, how, and the MiniVan Majority will most likely blame Angelina Jolie.

Not knocked up, thank you very much

The story:
Reese Witherspoon is suing Star Magazine for printing a cover story alleging the actress is pregnant.

Image via Haute Gossip

The combatants:
Haute Gossip says: Reese is pissed and she's suing
The Superficial says: Reese Witherspoon sues Star
Defamer says: Empty-wombed Reese Witherspoon sues tabloid claiming otherwise
Popsugar says: Reese sues Star over pregnancy story
US Weekly Online says: Reese Witherspoon sues Star Magazine over pregnancy story
Dlisted says: Reese is not pregnant, just fat
A Socialite's Life says: Reese Witherspoon not pregnant and suing Star Magazine
Mollygood says: Reese not pregnant, doesn't appreciate being called fat

Who said it best:
Mollygood tries to cheer Reese up:

Hey, look on the bright side, Reese--at least no one has ever called you a bad mother for three issues straight. Or talked about your contracting STDs. Or cheating on your husband. Or getting in a catfight with Lindsay Lohan at a club. See, things could be so much worse.