Kenny Edmonds: Last News

Kenny Edmonds, better known to fans as Babyface, and his now-former wife Nicole Pantenburg have finalized their divorce.Edmonds, 64, and Patenburg, 50, called it quits in 2021, after just over seven years of marriage. The duo were also granted joint custody of their 14-year-old daughter Peyton Nicole, as per documents obtained by People.'In exercising joint legal custody, the parties shall equally share in the responsibility and the right to make decisions concerning Peyton's health, education and welfare and shall discuss and make good faith efforts to mutually agree, and shall agree or obtain a prior court order in the event they are unable to agree, upon such matters,' the documents read.The two also agreed on child and spousal support. Edmonds will pay Pantenburg $37,500 monthly until 2027. The payments will begin when he 'vacates the former family residence.' Officially over: Kenny Edmonds, 64, better known to fans as Babyface, and his now-former wife Nicole Pantenburg, 50, have finalized their divorce; Pictured 2019The singer has happily moved on, and over the weekend he and his girlfriend Rika Tischendorf made their red-carpet debut as a couple during the 2023 Grammys in Los Angeles. Rika looked incredible in a form-sitting silver sequin gown and matching clutch, with her blonde tresses cascading down in waves.Meanwhile the musician rocked a shimmery black jacket that was halfway unzipped, along with a cuban chain and black shades.Edmonds and Patenburg announced their split in July of 2021 with a joint statement, where they made sure to point out their mutual respect for one another and that their top priority is their daughter.'After much thought and with great sadness, we have decided to end our marriage.

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