Vanessa Bryant used her Instagram account to announce the happy news that she and Kobe Bryant will dismiss their divorce action.

“We are pleased to announce that we have reconciled. Our divorce action will be dismissed.  We are looking forward to our future together,” read the statement, which Vanessa posted on her Instagram account on Jan. 11.

Signs Of A Reconciliation

“Happy New Year Everyone! My hope is for everyone to have a blessed, healthy, happy 2013 full of joy and laughter. I’m thankful for the 99% of fans that have expressed love and support for my family and I,” Vanessa wrote on Dec. 31.

Aside from Vanessa’s joyous message on New Year’s, the recently reunited couple have been using their Twitter and Instagram accounts to show signs of love to one another.

Kobe, having joined Twitter on Jan. 4, shared a photo of his wife sending him a big kiss.

Vanessa joined Instagram in December, but has already shared love for her husband on the social media app.

Kobe’s Mistakes

Vanessa filed for divorce from Kobe in December 2011, but the proceedings were never finalized. Vanessa, a former dancer, was reportedly fed up after Kobe allegedly cheated on her multiple times with other women.

Vanessa infamously stood by her man when he was accused of sexual assault in Colorado in 2003.

The couple has two daughters, Natalia, 9, and Giana, 6. The couple never signed a prenup, entitling Vanessa to half of Kobe’s fortune if they were to get divorced.

What do YOU think, HollywoodLifers? Can a man change?

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Kim Kardashian was the first to rock this velvet Gucci gown, when she stepped out in Santa Monica for the Midori Makeover Parlour event at Fred Segal. The spokeswoman for the cocktail matched the signature shade in her dress from the Fall 2012 collection. She kept the look sexy, pairing the get-up with gold Tom Ford sandals. From the plunging neckline to the slit, the long-sleeved dress allowed Kim to really put her assets on full display.

Taking a cue out of Kim’s closet, Vanessa Bryant wore the festive frock in a family Christmas card. Although the wife of Kobe Bryant filed for divorce just a year ago, (in December 2011), the family is all together, flashing big, bright smiles in the card – they look like one big happy family!

While Kim showed off a shorter version of the dress, Vanessa wore the ensemble as a gown and complimented the color with a matching necklace and statement earrings. Vanessa’s clasping the hand of Kobe while her daughters, Natalia and Gianna, are on either side of their parents in matching red dresses. A side-swept ‘do and dramatic eye makeup added to the glamour.

Kim kept the accessories to a minimum, wearing her hair swept to one side and flaunting a neutral manicure while holding up a glass of Midori. While there’s no denying the fact that Kim’s curves are definitely accentuated in this form-fitting frock, considering that the reality star suffered a wardrobe malfunction in this dress my vote goes to Vanessa. I think she looks so festive and I love the way she accessorized the glam gown.

What do you think? Does Kim’s red carpet version win for you or do you prefer seeing Vanessa in the gorgeous green Gucci get-up?

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Vanessa Bryant, NBA star Kobe Bryant’s wife of 11 years, recently opened up to New York Magazine for a profile on basketball players’ wives — dishing on her demand to keep their marriage going. If her husband is away playing basketball, he better be winning!

“I love basketball. And I know what goes on behind the scenes, so I have a different perspective on things, but still, I do. I certainly would not want to be married to somebody that can’t win championships. If you’re sacrificing time away from my family and myself for the benefit of winning championships, then winning a championship should happen every single year,” Vanessa told the magazine.

Vanessa filed for divorce from the L.A. Lakers player in December citing “irreconcilable differences,” but this past June the two were reported to be working on their marriage.

While Vanessa and Kobe may be working on their marriage, it seems that Kobe has a lot to live up to.

What do YOU think, HollywoodLifers? Are Vanessa’s demands too much?

– Christopher Rogers

Kobe and Vanessa Bryant are working on a full reconciliation.

In a new report, TMZ claims the two are going to try and work out the kinks in their relationship.

California law states a couple must wait six months after filing to make a divorce official — and with that six-month mark nearing — TMZ reports Kobe and Vanessa won’t be signing the papers.

Vanessa filed for divorce from the L.A. Lakers player in December citing “irreconcilable differences.”

We hope they’re able to work this out!

What do you think, HollywoodLifers?

VH1 is looking to add a new star to their hit series Basketball Wives — and sources reveal that the network is heavily courting LA Lakers’ player Kobe Bryant‘s soon-to-be ex-wife Vanessa Bryant.

Sources tell TMZ that VH1 is working on “an extremely lucrative pitch for Vanessa” to sign Vanessa to the LA cast as a permanent, leading star.

“Vanessa has more than enough storyline and would bring the show to another level,” one source explains.

According to the insiders, VH1 didn’t want to approach Vanessa while she was married to Kobe — but now that they are getting divorce, the ball has switched courts. Plus, now the network has more money to offer to her.

VH1 tells HollywoodLife.com that “production has not reached out to Vanessa at this time.”

BFFs — do you want Vanessa to join the cast of Basketball Wives LA?

- Lindsey DiMattina

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Vanessa Bryant, 29, took ex-husband Kobe Bryant, 33, to the hole and scored a $75 million divorce settlement, TMZ reports.

Vanessa also received all three of the couple’s Newport Beach mansions, including the recently finished estate. TMZ previously reported Vanessa would only receive her mother’s property and the home the couple shared.

Last year, Vanessa filed for divorce from the Los Angeles Laker star stating “irreconcilable differences.” The couple has two daughters, Natalia, 8, and Giana, 5. The couple never signed a prenup, entitling Vanessa to half of Kobe’s fortune.

Vanessa stood by her man when he was accused of sexual assault in Colorado in 2003 and has put up with his cheating ways. Three houses and $75 million should make up for some of those upsets.

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Kobe Bryant is devastated about his impending divorce from his wife Vanessa Bryant, and those close to the couple say he’s trying to keep the union intact because of how he wants to raise their kids!

Kobe, 33, is desperate to preserve a happy home for his two daughters, TMZ reports. Sources are saying that Kobe’s allegedly “deeply depressed” about the split and the implications it will have on his family.

We’re proud of him for putting his daughters’ happiness first, but it seems like perhaps he should have thought about that before he allegedly engaged in bad behavior with other women!

Do YOU think Vanessa should reconsider the divorce, HollywoodLifers?

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Kobe Bryant‘s wife, Vanessa shocked the world last week when she filed for divorce from her husband of 10 years, reportedly because she was sick of his cheating. And just exactly what — or who — was the straw that broke the camel’s back? Her name is Jessica Burciaga, a gorgeous 28-year-old Playmate, who’s adamantly denying MediaTakeOut‘s claims.

“The people who know the least about a situation talk so much s***. Geez go get a life of your own,” Jessica wrote on her Twitter, which she later deleted.

She added, “The first media website that released this false story now takes it down, but thanks a lot now it’s all over every other blog.”

If there’s any truth to the story, Kobe, 33, has been wooing Jessica with gifts totally more than a million dollars over the past several months. Even though his wife has stood by his side, despite his cheating and sexual assault charge in 2003, she was furious Kobe used the family money on his mistress.

Do YOU think there’s any truth to the story, or is it totally fabricated?