Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Dominick Mastrangelo Ben Gibbard and Death Cab for Cutie are trying something different for a 2012 tour that kicked off Tuesday in Colorado, performing with the eight members of the Magik*Magik Orchestra -- six violins and two cellos.... more info

Starpulse — Russell Brand has ended his marriage to Katy Perry. Zooey Deschanel recently split from her husband, Ben Gibbard. Now it appears the two single stars are finding comfort in each other. more info

KEXP Seattle — If you are confused by the above picture, don’t fret. Ben Gibbard stopped by the annual San Francisco Sketchfest this week to do a piece with Bobcat Goldthwait. Gibbard played guitar behind Goldthwait as he did his best impression of Bono singing â... more info

Stereogum — In the tradition of Ben Gibbard talking about running, we have another example of a veteran alt-rocker talking about enjoying a vigorous physical activity that you might not expect. In this case, the activity is not actually all that vigorous: Mike M... more info

KEXP Seattle — Quite possibly invigorated after his recent split with Zooey Deschanel, Death Cab For Cutie front man Ben Gibbard has rallied the troops and will be playing a slew of dates around the globe beginning in February. The North Amercian leg of the tour wi... more info

Perez Hilton — Yep, two months after their separation, Zooey Deschanel has finally begun the grueling process of divorcing Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard. Claiming irreconcilable differences, Zooey's files also claim something else… She's worth $3 mil,... more info

ContactMusic — On the surface Zooey Deschanel seems to have it all a successful acting career coupled with a credible reputation as a musician and songwriter and most recently a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress for her recent TV comedy series New Girl Of l.... more info

Stereogum — Divorce proceedings are underway for Zooey Deschanel and Ben Gibbard, and, for reasons known only to them, Zooey’s lawyer disclosed her income and expense statements. Here’s a breakdown: As for what she spends a month, Zooey says she drops $1,000... more info

Starpulse — Zooey Deschanel has filed for divorce from her rocker husband of two years. The "New Girl" star split from Death Cab For Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard in October, and now she has decided it's over. ... more info

ContactMusic — Zooey Deschanel has decided to make her split from rocker husband Ben Gibbard official and file for divorce The New Girl actress filed papers on December 27 2011 just days before Russell Brand took a similar step to end his marriage from superstar si... more info