 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - January 6, 2009
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| With their wedding day fast approaching, Fergie is busy crunching and tightening her body to transform herself into a glamorous bride. Fergie is set to walk down the aisle with "Transformers" actor, Josh Duhamel. Fergie is said to be working out every day to lose weight. Fergie admits it hasn't been easy to shed the pounds she gained for her role in the upcoming movie "Nine." Her workout routine includes hiking and sit-ups. |
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| Dancing stars Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Karina Smirnoff are set to tie the knot as the couple announces their engagement to the world. Maksim popped the question in Las Vegas on New Year's Eve. The couple rang in the New year at the Wynn Hotel where Maksim is said to have made it official. Maksim and Karina have been dating since the summer and have been a couple for less than six months. The couple is currently performing on the "Dancing with the Stars" winter tour. The tour wraps up in mid-February. |
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| Cat Deeley has a "monkey mind." The British TV presenter - who is the current host of U.S. reality TV show "So You Think You Can Dance" - says she sometimes feels there are primates living in her head similar to those from the famous TV commercial for PG Tips tea bags. She said: "I have a monkey mind. Sometimes when I try to sleep, it's like a PG Tips party happening in my head." |
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| Britain's Sarah Ferguson is setting up a new company to help manage her growing business empire. The Duchess of York - who was married to Prince Andrew - is a successful author, film producer, TV presenter and jewelry designer and is desperate to start a new firm to make the day to day running of her businesses easier. She said: "I want to bring all of my babies together and make them into a huge success." |
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| Britain's Prince William has surprised girlfriend Kate Middleton with a romantic supper at a fairytale log cabin, fueling rumors he is set to propose. The 26-year-old royal arranged for staff to prepare the isolated wooden lodge as a surprise for Kate during their current holiday in Scotland. |
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| The U.K.'s Princes William and Harry are setting up their own private office. William, 26, and Harry, 24, will have headquarters in London's St James's Palace, where their father Prince Charles held official offices until 2002. The move represents an important step for William, 26, and Harry, 24, as it gives them more autonomy from the Prince of Wales. The princes' new venture was recently approved by Queen Elizabeth and is expected to be officially announced this week. |
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| Sir Sean Connery claims the secret to his happy marriage is not being able to speak to his wife. The former James Bond star has been married to Micheline for over 30 years but cannot converse with her in her native French. He said: "I don't speak a word of French but often think that what should be a handicap is actually a godsend." |
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| Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks and Tom Cruise are among the stars who have sent their condolences to John Travolta and Kelly Preston. The couple have been left devastated following the death of their 16-year-old son Jett, who passed away on Friday, but their friends have been quick to offer support. |
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