By Scott Bowles LOS ANGELES -- Unexpected death can ensure a Hollywood legacy. It doesn't help win an Oscar, though. That could change this weekend when The Dark Knight, the second installment of the revitalized Batman franchise, opens nationwide.

LOS ANGELES - Actress Halle Berry has filed for divorce from her husband, R&B singer Eric Benet, a spokeswoman said. Publicist Karen Samfilippo confirmed the filing Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court but declined to comment. The couple were married about three years and separated in October.

Actress Halle Berry will continue her contract to appear as a spokeswoman for Revlon Inc., the company said. The Oscar-winning actress recently finished an advertising campaign for the New York-based Revlon's summer 2004 collection.

Actress Halle Berry announced Wednesday she has separated from her husband, R&B singer Eric Benet, after less than three years of marriage. "Eric and I have had marital problems for some time now and have tried to work things out together," Berry said in a written statement.

Actress Halle Berry announced Wednesday she has separated from her husband, R&B singer Eric Benet, after less than three years of marriage. "Eric and I have had marital problems for some time now and have tried to work things out together," Berry said in a statement.