Manson, Von Teese back on the singles market

Los Angeles – Marilyn Manson will start the new year as a single man.

The goth rocker’s marriage to model and burlesque dancer Dita Von Teese officially ended Thursday, and the two were “restored to the status of single persons,” according to a judgment filed in Superior Court.

Von Teese, whose real name is Heather Sweet, and Manson, whose real name is Brian Warner, have entered a marital settlement, but terms of the agreement were not disclosed for privacy reasons, court papers said.

Her attorney declined to comment. An after-hours call Friday to Manson’s attorney was not immediately returned.

Von Teese filed divorce papers nearly a year ago, citing irreconcilable differences for the split. The pair married in November 2005.

Manson later told Spin magazine he was devastated over the breakup.

“She said she had tolerated the lifestyle because she hoped I would change and threatened to leave if I didn’t,” he said.

Manson, 38, is now dating actress Evan Rachel Wood, the 20-year-old star of “Thirteen” and “Across the Universe.”

Brandy won’t be charged in deadly crash

Los Angeles – The Los Angeles city attorney’s office said Friday it will not charge Brandy in a deadly December 2006 freeway crash.

Spokesman Nick Velasquez said there is “insufficient evidence” for a jury to find the 28-year-old actress-singer guilty of misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter beyond a reasonable doubt.

The decision runs counter to a recommendation from the California Highway Patrol that Brandy, whose real name is Brandy Norwood, be charged in the Dec. 30, 2006, crash.

Brandy was driving on a Los Angeles freeway when traffic slowed and her Land Rover smashed into the back of a Honda.

That car was involved in several other collisions. The driver, 38-year-old Awatef Aboudihaj, died in the accident.

Robin Wright Penn files for divorce from Sean

San Rafael, Calif. – Sean Penn may soon be a single man walking.

Robin Wright Penn has filed for divorce from the actor and director, according to media reports.

Papers were filed Dec. 21 in Marin County Superior Court. Wright Penn cited irreconcilable differences as a reason for the split, which was first reported by the Web site CelebTV.com.

The couple has two teenage children and are seeking joint custody.

Penn directed “Into The Wild” and starred as a death row inmate in “Dead Man Walking.”

Wright Penn’s acting credits include “Beowulf” and “Breaking and Entering.”