The Barkers call it quits on marriage

Published: Aug. 9, 2006 at 2:30 PM

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9 (UPI) -- Blink 182 and Transplants drummer Travis Barker has filed for divorce from his wife, "Meet the Barkers" costar Shanna Moakler.

"I can confirm that Travis filed this morning," said Barker's representative, Dvora Vener, People Magazine reported Wednesday.

Moakle told People through her publicist, "My only concern right now is for the welfare and best interests of my children."

Moakler, is a former Miss USA who appeared in films including "Big Momma's House 2" and "Pauly Shore is Dead." Barker is famous for his role as the drummer for Blink 182, who are on permanent hiatus.

The Barkers recently put their 12,000-square-foot Tuscan villa in Bel Air, Calif., where much of their series was filmed, on the market for $8.5 million.

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