Star Break-Ups: They're All Out of Love, but Not Out of Scrutiny

July 18, 2009— -- Celebrity splits are nothing new in Hollywood.

With the end of Amy Winehouse's two-year marriage to Blake Fielder-Civil, who called living with her "intolerable," the pair join other stars who have navigated rocky relationships. USA TODAY takes a look at some recent breakups and the he-said, she-said back-and-forth behind them.

Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo

The break-up: The singer and the Dallas Cowboys quarterback were in sync during an appearance at a golf tournament July 1. But now Romo is on Simpson's roster of famous exes after People magazine reported Monday that he dumped her on the eve of her 29th birthday July 10.

They said: Neither has released a statement about the split. They weren't shy, however, about publicly sharing their two-year romance. "We're two people who care about each other, and it's not hard to make it work when both of you want to see the other one," he told People on July 1. She praised him in June's Vanity Fair: "Dating the Cowboys quarterback comes with hype, the fans, the bloggers, but I've never dated a guy that was more simple. I'm always there for him after a game."

Billy Joel and Katie Lee Joel

The break-up: The May-December romance between the classic rocker and his foodie wife fizzled out June 17 when the couple announced that they were ending their almost five-year marriage.

He said: The Piano Man singer brushed off the reports of his wife's purported infidelity. "Their decision to separate was absolutely unrelated," his representative said.

They said: Lee Joel hasn't spoken out solo, but the pair released the standard "still friends" statement to announce their split. "This decision is the result of much thought and consideration. Billy and Katie remain caring friends, with admiration and respect for each other."

Jon and Kate Gosselin

The break-up: The paparazzi-hounded Jon & Kate Plus 8 reality stars filed for divorce June 22. He said: "My job is being the best, most supportive and loving father that I can be to my kids, and not being married to Kate doesn't change that," he said in a statement. Lately he has been spotted with a 22-year-old gal pal.

She said: "Jon has been asking for this for a long time. He does not want to be married to me anymore," Kate told People magazine.