 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - November 21, 2008
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| Chace Crawford has been sent a lifetime supply of chewing gum. The "Gossip Girl" actor - who stars as rich school student Nate Archibald in the hit U.S. TV show - recently revealed he used to steal gum from customers cars when he worked as a valet in Malibu, California. Bosses at Wrigley's were so impressed with the 23-year-old actor's honesty after his confession that they decided to reward him by sending him an unlimited amount of his favorite confectionery treat. |
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| Usher says the birth of his second child will make the "best Christmas present ever." The "Love in This Club" singer - who also has a one-year-old son Usher Raymond V with wife Tameka Foster - insists the arrival, expected to be on December 15, will make the festive holiday even more special. Usher, who also confirmed the pregnancy for the first time, said: "We're actually expecting, if you didn't hear, in December. One of the best Christmas gifts there is to have!" |
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| Madonna and Guy Ritchie's divorce has been granted. The pair - who were married for nearly eight years - were given a decree nisi at the clinical Principal Registry of the Family Division in High Holborn, London, Friday morning. Listed under the names Ciccone M L v Ritchie G S, their case was heard by District Judge Reid along with 16 other cases which were for "pronouncement of decree or order under the special procedure rule." |
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| Emily Blunt is reportedly dating "Leatherheads" star John Krasinski. "The Devil Wears Prada" actress - who split from Canadian singer Michael Buble earlier this year after a three-year relationship - is said to have spent a romantic weekend with 29-year-old John in Santa Barbara, California, earlier this month. A source told America's Star magazine: "They ordered room service, took long walks and spent every second together. John really cares for Emily - he totally fawns over her. And she is loving the attention. She's a down-to-earth girl, but it's nice to be treated so well." |
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| Paris Hilton and Benji Madden split because Benji was jealous of her relationship with Britain's Prince William, it has been claimed. The Good Charlotte rocker was said to be furious when William, who is second in line to the throne, told Paris he would be attending the New Year's Eve party she and Benji were scheduled to host in Sydney, Australia. |
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| Reese Witherspoon thinks it is too soon to think about marrying boyfriend Jake Gyllenhaal. The 32-year-old actress - who has two children with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe - admits divorce has changed her opinions about the institution of marriage. She said: "Family is all we have in life, but I don't know how I feel about marriage. Obviously, I'm not far enough out of being married to think about doing it again. You sort of reconstitute your family. You find a family with people who come into your life for a reason." |
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| Michael Jackson has become a Muslim. The singer changed his name to Mikaeel in a ceremony at a friend's Los Angeles home just days before he is due in court. Jackson, 50, is facing allegations of borrowing $7 million from Arab sheikh Abdulla Al-Khalifa and failing to repay the sum by recording two new albums, writing an autobiography and penning a musical. |
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| Madonna and Guy Ritchie have reportedly reached a divorce settlement. The pair are scheduled to have a hearing at the London High Court's Family Division Friday morning, but are not expected to appear. As they have already reached an agreement it is expected to be short and private. |
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