Seal is about to embark on a big publicity push for his upcoming album Soul 2, and X17online has learned that his label, Warner Bros. Records, is not preventing media outlets from asking questions about his recent split from Heidi Klum.

The "Kiss From A Rose" singer is taping The Ellen DeGeneres Show Monday afternoon. As for whether Ellen will ask questions about his separation from Heidi, a publicist at Warner Bros. Records tells X17online exclusively:

"Out of respect to Seal, we don't think Ellen will go there with the questioning. She's not tabloidy. If this were Wendy Williams, that would be different."

The couple's split being announced the day before Seal's big record release is "purely coincidental," the rep at the label tells us. She adds:

"Seal and Heidi's split has nothing to do with his new album coming out tomorrow. He's had these promotional dates scheduled for months. This is horrible timing."

But as we know, even bad publicity can work in someone's favor. The publicist admits:

"As sad as it is, their split has definitely generated awareness to the new album. We'll support him as best we can."

The first single “Let’s Stay Together" from the new album was released on November 1. Pretty ironic title, don't you think?

Kelly Osbourne graces the new cover of OK! Australia, and the Fashion Police host shows off her amazing bikini bod and reveals how she lost 50 pounds. While we have to give her major props for the dramatic weight loss, we wish she hadn't made those comments about Christina Aguilera's battle with the bulge...

Remember what Kelly O used to look like?

Over the weekend Kat Von D was spotted going for a solo stroll in Hollywood, and the reality star/tattoo artist wore a pair of elaborate shiny leggings that seemed inspired by a piece of medieval art. While this is very similar to some of the ink she designs, we're not so sure they belong on a pair of pants...

Later Jesse James' ex-ladylove went to the Rainbow Bar & Grill in West Hollywood, and the next day she tweeted, "Wow. Haven't slept in this late in ages! Good morning!" Sounds like someone had a great time!

Mel Gibson attended the Mad Max Marathon at the American Cinematique at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood over the weekend, and later we spotted the actor driving off in his chauffeured Smart Car. Yes, this really happened!

Oh, Aretha ... what a bummer!

The 69-year-old Queen of Soul has called off her summer wedding to William "Willie" Wilkerson.

The couple released the following statement:

"Regretfully, To Our Friends and Supporters: Will and I have decided we were moving a little too fast, and there were a number of things that had not been thought through thoroughly. There will be no wedding at this time."

Franklin and Wilkerson announced their engagement on January 3.

Demi Lovato is saying goodbye to the Twittersphere ... at least for awhile.

The 20-year-old former Disney star, who has over 5 million Twitter followers Tweeted:

"Can't please everyone. Twitter break. It's for the best actually. Who allows me to have this thing anyways?!!! I just get myself in trouble! Haha. Anyway... BYE!"

Lovato has found herself in trouble as a result of recent Tweets ... some targeting those who have commented about her weight and another against Disney, who joked about eating disorders on their show Shake It Up.

Just hours after confirming the news that he is splitting from wife Heidi Klum, Seal was snapped arriving at a Los Angeles studio today wearing his gold wedding ring.

The singer is set to release his 8th studio album tomorrow, Seal Soul 2, so it doesn't appear as though the crumble of his marriage is affecting his professional life. While this seems to be business as usual for the Grammy winner, we do find it interesting that he's still wearing his wedding band ... and not making any attempt to stay out of the limelight.

And despite reports that Seal's inability to control his anger was the reason behind the split, he didn't seem to be in a bad mood when we spotted him exiting his car:



Is it just us, or is he smiling!?

After competing on Dancing with the Stars last year, it seems like Chaz Bono has been working hard to maintain a regular workout schedule, and it's definitely paying off! We spotted the star grocery shopping in Hollywood yesterday, and he appeared noticeably slimmer in these photos.

The other day he tweeted, "Thank you to GLAAD for nominating Becoming Chaz, my 1st media award nom, also very exited about DWTS and my interview with Letterman noms." Becoming Chaz is a personal documentary that followed the star's gender transformation, and it premiered at Sundance last year.