After an 18-month engagement filled with fighting over everything from their wedding date to their weekend plans, former Bachelorette  Ali Fedotowsky reveals exclusively to PEOPLE magazine in this week's issue why she and fiance Roberto Martinez have finally called it quits. "I wouldn't be being truthful if I said this came out of nowhere," Ali, 27, tells PEOPLE through (many) tears in her first interview since the split, just days after moving out of their San Diego apartment. "We definitely had been having problems. But I had always believed that we could work it out." For his part, Roberto, 28, "kept believing and hoping that they'd find a way," says a source. "He's still in shock that it's really over."

To fans of the show, the bubbly, athletic blonde and her tall, dark and handsome beau seemed poised to beat the odds that stand in the way of reality-TV romance. (For the record: Two of seven Bachelorette couples are still together, and exactly zero of 15 original Bachelor pairs.) Off-camera, the duo got off to a rocky start, with Ali admitting she wasn't thrilled with their tight quarters in an 'industrial' area of San Diego, their chosen new hometown. Roberto, who had relocated from Charleston, SC, worked to set up a new State Farm insurance office, while Ali, who left her job at Facebook to take part in The Bachelorette, struggled to define her career path, working as a local news correspondent and signing a deal for a Style Network hosting gig that eventually fell through. "We were trying to establish ourselves individually," Ali concedes, "but a relationship should be solid regardless of circumstances."

When it came to day-to-day issues, their different interests started driving them apart. "A lot of times what I wanted to do and what he wanted to do didn't match up," she says plainly. "One of us was always compromising with the other, or we both ended up not doing what we wanted and staying home." When she injured her femur kickboxing and had to undergo surgery in July, "it really affected us," she says. "I couldn't really be active like I wanted to be. I hit a low." Before long, minor differences gave way to more challenging personality clashes. When it came to their free time, "he would rather be alone on weekends," says Ali. "He's more introverted. I love being around people and sharing stories and going out to dinner."

But a source close to Ali says one of their biggest issues was Roberto's temper . which was often triggered by arguments over his traditional, conservative values. "Roberto seemed bothered that Ali was career-minded and had a social life. He is very old-fashioned when it comes to a woman's place," says the source. "In the past six months he kind of lost it. He'd be really good and sweet in public, but their fights could be explosive."

As their relationship began to disintegrate, the pair still held out hope of pulling together a TV wedding "to share with our fans," Ali told PEOPLE in September. All the while, Ali defended their relationship as rumors of strife hit the Internet. She moved in with friends for a weeklong trial separation in November . then gave her relationship one more shot. "I went back to our apartment and cooked this Spanish dish that his mom makes to do something special for him, so we could have dinner and talk," she recalls, breaking down in sobs. Instead the tension-filled meal only served as confirmation that they were over. "At the end of the day, we both realized we were unhappy more than we were happy," Ali says. "And we both deserved more."

When she was moving out her belongings a few days later, Roberto stopped by. "We hugged each other. And he broke down, and I broke down. It was a very emotional experience." Now Ali, who is staying with friends in San Jose, CA, will have many more decisions to make. "All of my things are going to be in storage until I figure out what to do," she says. "I literally don't even know where I want to live, never mind what I want to do." The first step, though, is healing. Ali and Roberto "still talk every day. I found real, true love, and I'm grateful that I had that experience," she says, adding emphatically, "There's no hate. I still love him, and I always will. But what matters is how we feel, and we both knew it wasn't right."

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Katy Perry  showed off her new shorter, blonder hairstyle on Saturday night at the Third Annual "Change Begins Within" Benefit Celebration presented by the David Lynch Foundation. The event was held at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in Los Angeles.

Acclaimed Hollywood director David Lynch's foundation helps raise funds to teach Trancendental Meditation, a scientifically proven stress-reducing technique, to underserved inner city students, veterans who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress disorder (PTSD), American Indians and the homeless.

Stars at this year's event included Katy and her husband, comedian Russell Brand, Ellen Degeneres and music producer Russell Simmons.

Katy & Russell also attended the even in 2010, and perhaps next year they'll be joined by Katy's younger brother David Hudson, who recently recorded his first single, "A Real Man's Life."

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TV presenter Giuliana Rancic is preparing to undergo a double mastectomy in her breast cancer battle.

Surgeons performed a two-hour double lumpectomy and removed lymph nodes from the reality star in October, and she was back at work as an anchor on entertainment program E! News within days.

Rancic has now revealed she will have both breasts removed next week, followed by an immediate reconstruction procedure.

She tells E! News, "First, I would like to take the stigma away. 'Mastectomy' the word seemed so scary to me at first. After doing research and seeing the advancements, the surgery has come a long way from 20 years ago. The results can be incredible.

"Not only can it save your life, but you can come out feeling healthier and with a positive self-image. Second, I want to encourage everyone to be proactive with their health and get checked out.

"When I went public with my breast cancer diagnosis six weeks ago, the overwhelming outpouring of love, prayers and support really helped me heal faster. I want to make sure to thank everyone and give them an update for being so kind and loving and supportive.

"It was not an easy decision but it was the best decision for me. I hope for a full recovery by New Year's Eve. We're planning to be in Times Square!"

However, despite her positivity about the procedure, Rancic admits she is worried, adding: "Am I scared? Yes. Scared of the unknown. Scared of the pain. But I'm not scared of what I'll be like. I'll have scars, but I like scars. Scars are beautiful because they tell a story. I'll be able to say that I survived something major and it's made me stronger. I will be a better woman for it."

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NBA player Kris Humphries has filed in a request, asking a judge to annul his 10-week, highly publicized marriage to Kim Kardashian stating that it was ‘fraudulent’.

The follows Kim K’s October 31 divorce filing after the celebrity model cited irreconcilable differences between herself and Humphries.

Humphries’ request however does not furnish any proof to support his argument that the marriage was a fraud. A judge would have to establish a case and decide if it’s true for the marriage to be completely annulled.

Both Kardashian and Humphries are asking a judge to prevent either side from receiving spousal support but Kardashian wants her husband to pay his own attorney’s fees.

The couple had tied knot on August 20, 2011 in Montecito, California in an elaborate wedding that cost about $20M (Twenty Million Dollars).

Kim, 31, had apologized to her fans saying ‘she ‘never meant to hurt anyone’ by ending her 72-day old marriage.

Humphries and Kim had both suffered failed marriages before meeting in October 2010.

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The much talked about TOP 10 Mics Concert  is billed to hold on December 23, 2011 but as a build up to the event, popular hangout spot Swe Bar will play host to the 10 artistes billed to perform at the concert.

In what has been tagged as pre-concert party, the event will hold on Saturday, December 10, 2011 and will be attended by friends, partners and a selected few to ‘party, mingle, and dance exclusively to the songs of the 10 artistes on parade for the December 23rd concert’.

Revered and popular comedian Ali Baba will be the host of the night’s event and will be supported Chioma of Silverbird TV.

As announced earlier, the ten artistes billed to perform at the concert include 2face Idibia, Wizkid, Duncan Mighty, Mo’Cheddah, Obesere, Sir Shina Peters, Femi Kuti, M.I, Psquare, and eLDee.The much talked about TOP 10 Mics Concert  is billed to hold on December 23, 2011 but as a build up to the event, popular hangout spot Swe Bar will play host to the 10 artistes billed to perform at the concert.

In what has been tagged as pre-concert party, the event will hold on Saturday, December 10, 2011 and will be attended by friends, partners and a selected few to ‘party, mingle, and dance exclusively to the songs of the 10 artistes on parade for the December 23rd concert’.

Revered and popular comedian Ali Baba will be the host of the night’s event and will be supported Chioma of Silverbird TV.

As announced earlier, the ten artistes billed to perform at the concert include 2face Idibia, Wizkid, Duncan Mighty, Mo’Cheddah, Obesere, Sir Shina Peters, Femi Kuti, M.I, Psquare, and eLDee.

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Afro-pop singer Gift Uwame, popularly called  Muma Gee is set to tie the nuptial knot with her heartthrob, Nollywood actor, Prince ‘Eklips’ Eke in an elaborate triple wedding celebration.

According to plans made available to Nigerian Entertainment Today, the first stage would be a traditional wedding ceremony slated for Tuesday, December 20, 2011, at Muma Gee’s hometown in Odiabidi, in Ahoada East LGA of Rivers State.

The white wedding follows on Friday, December 23 in Port Harcourt at the Recovery House, 36, Uyo Street, Off Stadium Road by Bereton School, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State.

Meanwhile, the singer/actress, who is known for her outlandish dress sense, is currently prepping up for release of her new album scheduled for release early next year. It features the single ‘Port Harcourt is Back’ for which she has already shot a video.

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The name Adekunle Adeyoola might not ring a bell, but his moniker ‘Soul Snatcha‘ probably does.

One half of veteran Gospel rap duo, The RoofTop MCs, Snatcha recently revealed that he’s gotten married!

Although Snatcha shared the good news today, Friday, December 2, 2011 via twitter, putting up a picture of himself and his wife Abimbola, he said they actually got married back in October.

‘The Rooftop MCs travelled for a series of shows in the UK, that’s where I met her (Abimbola). She came to have dinner with a couple of friends of mine at a restaurant. I quickly ended my meeting just to sit with her’, Snatcha tells Nigerian Entertainment Today.

On New Year’s Day, Snatcha says he and Abimbola drove round town and ended up at a friend’s party.

‘For the first time in my life I knew I have found the one. Before I returned to Nigeria I had spent days, hours and minutes on her case so we started dating’, he said.

He popped the big question in February and in August he met her parents.

The RoofTop MCs, consisting of Snatcha and long-time friend SoKleva made their music debut in 2002 with their album ‘Shock Therapy‘.

They have released five albums including ‘Shock Therapy: The Minority Report‘ which featured the hit song ‘Lagimo’ featuring Cobhams Asuquo.

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