Former Two and a Half Men star Charlie Sheen went before a Los Angeles judge Tuesday seeking custody of his twin sons with estranged wife Brooke Mueller, who also attended the closed hearing.

No resolution was immediately announced. Sheen left the courthouse flanked by security and was on his way to catch a plane to Washington, DC, for a performance of his stage show.

Mueller emerged from court smiling and hugged her attorney but declined to comment.

Attorneys for both sides also refused to divulge details of the hearing.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Hank Goldberg sealed the hearing at the request of Mueller’s attorney, saying it was “in the best interest of the children” because of “questions of abuse and other inflammatory and emotional issues.”

Sheen arrived in court wearing a black suit, glasses and an orange tie. As the public filed out of the courtroom, Sheen gave a fist bump to a reporter in the audience.

One of his girlfriends, whom he describes as goddesses, accompanied him to court and sat on a bench outside the courtroom.

The actor and his estranged wife have sparred in recent months, with Mueller accusing Sheen of threatening her with a pen knife.

The couple reached an agreement and Mueller dropped her request for a restraining order. Sheen’s attorney, Mark Gross, said in court it was unfair that Mueller’s attorneys hadn’t sought to seal the restraining order, which detailed numerous alleged threats Sheen had made.

Gross agreed the hearing should be closed and Mueller’s attorneys called the complaint, “a dollar short and a day late.”

Sheen is in the midst of a multicity tour titled My Violent Torpedo of Truth – Defeat is Not an Option and still planned to perform Tuesday night in the nation’s capital.

In Santa Monica, Sheen’s attorneys are arguing his US$100 million (NZ$126 million) lawsuit over his firing from Men should be heard in the public courts system rather than through private arbitration as his former employer, Warner Bros. Television, wants.

Sheen’s attorneys argue an arbitration clause in his contract is unenforceable and the case should be decided by a jury if it proceeds that far.

Warner Bros. denies Sheen’s claims and in court filings stated that the actor’s contract calls for disputes to be decided by binding arbitration.

Sheen filed his lawsuit March 10, days after he was fired from television’s top-rated comedy. He is also suing Men Executive Producer Chuck Lorre, who also wants the case handled by arbitration.

Warner fired Sheen after a series of bizarre behaviour during interviews and after he vehemently criticised Lorre.

Sheen has said during his stage show that he would return to the show, which reportedly paid him US$1.8 million (NZ$2.3 million) an episode, but Warner has denied there have been discussions for Sheen’s re-hiring.

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The insider continued to add, “That’s how ridiculous [the story] is.” The site claimed Pitt and Jolie are currently spending time in Los Angeles with their children, 8-year-old Maddox, 6-year-old Pax, 5-year-old Zahara, 3 year-old Shiloh, and their 18-month twins, Vivienne and Knox.

Affirming that Pitt and Jolie never intend to go their separate ways, a source told NYDailyNews.com that the stars of “Mr and Mrs Smith” indeed met Los Angeles lawyers just to cover their $330 million assets. The source said, “They aren’t married, so they need to protect their children and property in case there’s a rift in the future.”

“People hear ‘legal papers’ and assume it means a divorce,” the source added. “But it could mean exactly the opposite. Either way, they’re making sure to get their ducks in a row, which they’ll need whether they split or stay together forever.”

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s relationship was said on the rock after London’s News of the World claimed the couple met divorce lawyers. The break-up report also swirled after the pair, who has dated since 2005, didn’t attend recent award programs, including the 67th Annual Golden Globes Awards and the 16th Annual Screen Actor Guild Awards.

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She is heartbroken. Any normal girl is when it comes to the end of an important relationship. Source told PEOPLE that she loves Tony but that it has been difficult lately since he has been busy with his career and with her getting ready to shoot her show The Price of Beauty.

What gave the breakup rumous away? Well the fact that Tony showed up with 14 friends at a Hollywood hotspot without the birthday girl. That’s gotta be rough. Romo was having a good time with the boys and had a few girls stop by his dance floor table.

Simpson’s birthday plans originally were to throw a Barbie and Ken themed party which obviously didn’t happen. I’m very glad at that because that sounds like the silliest birthday theme party EVER. Only Jessica would think and plan a party like that. She is already half way there to being Barbie anyway.

Looks as though this relationship is finished for good and there is no thoughts about getting back together. Jessica said that she guesses it just wasn’t meant to be which I think is a surprisingly good attitude for Simpson. Looks like she is coming to terms and although has not given up on love, is taking the time to heal and slowly move on.

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According to OK! magazine, Kate and Shepard “have indeed split” without him ever knowing that he’s been dumped by the man-eater.

“Dax got a phone call about it from a friend,” a source close to Shepard tells OK! “He’s upset that she didn’t bother to say anything to him.”

To make matter worse, Kate reportedly has found a new man already as she’s been spotted “in the Big Apple with billionaire party guy Ron Burkle, and many insiders are whispering that she’s already moved on.”

Kate has been romantically linked to Shepard soon following her break up with actor Owen Wilson. The movie siren and the Punk’d star fueled dating speculation after they were snapped sharing a passionate embrace at the actress’ family Muskoka getaway early in August.

A source told the New York Daily News: “He wasn’t ready for marriage, and Jessica is. It’s as simple as that. It’s kind of cold that people are saying she has just finished with him, because it isn’t like that.”

The final straw came when Jessica attended close friend Eva Longoria’s romantic wedding in Paris last month.

The source added: “Seeing Eva get married made Jessica wistful. That was the reason Jessica seemed to be in a terrible mood in Paris.”

Close friends of the pair remain confident Jessica and Cash will sort out their differences and get back together soon – if Cash pledges his commitment to the actress.

The pair met on the set of the first Fantastic Four film in 2005, in which Jessica starred and Cash worked as a director’s assistant, and their romance quickly blossomed.

The Into the Blue star has previously admitted she found it difficult to maintain a successful movie career and a happy love life.

She said: “Just being an actress and being in a relationship is tough – I don’t recommend it.”

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And now Pete, 28, is staying in a North London caravan park.

‘This is where I live now,’ he’s reported to have told a fan. ‘Kate’s kicked me out and changed the locks.’

Kate made no comment as she left her gated house yesterday.

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“We’ve split. I’m single now and it’s OK. I don’t mind being single. “I’m not ready for children. I don’t feel like taking on such a responsibility yet. But in the future I’d like two children.”

The 31-year-old actress has apparently ended her relationship with the 26-year-old rocker because “they needed time off”. According to Us Weekly, Moretti is now living back in his old apartment.

But insiders suggest the split, which they say is due to Moretti’s dislike for “the Hollywood stuff” and because “he doesn’t get her friends,” could be short-lived. “This is exactly what happened last time they took a break,” the source said.

Coincidently, The Sun recently reported that Barrymore would like to meet ‘Borat’ star Sacha Baron Cohen because she has a “thing about weird men”.

Perhaps, the “brilliant” Moretti was just not ‘weird enough’. However, as both Barrymore and Moretti’s representatives have declined to comment, Cohen’s partner Isla Fisher needn’t be too concerned about Barrymore moving in on her guy.

“It has always been our preference not to comment on the status of our relationship, but, out of respect for the time we’ve spent together, we feel compelled to do so now, in light of recent speculation and the number of inaccurate stories that are being reported by the media. We have, in fact, ended our romantic relationship and have done so mutually and as friends, with continued love and respect for one another.”

Justin is rumored to be dating Scarlett Johansson and Cameron is well…she’s rumored to be dating…herself!

So this is a definite situation – Cameron is free after all.

The singer spent the Christmas season at home in Tennessee surrounded by his close-knit family, while Diaz went skiing with girlfriends in Vail, Colo.

Sources tell Star magazine that the couple, who have dated since 2003, decided to go their separate ways in early December.

The source says, “They had been planning to be together in Tennessee with his folks, but he came out alone and she stayed in L.A.”

On December 23, Timberlake was seen out with friends at Senses nightclub in Memphis, where he reportedly confirmed the spit to fellow revelers saying, “Me and Cameron? We’re done.”

And Timberlake isn’t wasting any time finding love again — pals claim the pop superstar met up with his ex, Veronica Finn, in his hometown of Millington.

Finn, a real estate agent now living in Tampa, Fla., was the girl picked to replace another of Timberlake’s ex-loves, Britney Spears, when she departed all-girl group Innosense for a solo career.