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Back before news of twin blondes existed, there were rumors of a dark-haired beauty in Hugh Hefner’s life. Now the Playboy founder hints about a possible new roomie in the mansion.

At a party for the magazine’s 55th anniversary edition, Hugh proudly showed off the issue’s January 2009 Playmate. (Those who regularly watch The Girls Next Door know Holly was the one responsible for introducing Dasha - and the Shannon girls - to her ex.) When asked by E! if the Ukranian model would be moving into the famous Los Angeles quarters, Hef replied, “Do you think we’re gonna let her get away?”

So does this mean Kristina and Karissa will be fighting with a much better-looking woman for their new boyfriend’s attention? That’s an episode I wouldn’t want to miss!

Read More | E! Online

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Michael Jackson sick

While is typically the punchlines of all sorts of jokes, he is now in a very serious condition, if InTouch sources are to be believed. The magazine is reporting that Michael Jackson is suffering from the rare genetic disease Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.

award-winning investigative journalist Ian Halperin tells In Touch that he believes that the King of Pop is fighting for is life. “Michael has a very severe lung condition called Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency,” Halperin, a New York Times best-selling author, tells In Touch exclusively. “He’s had it for years but it’s gotten worse. He needs a lung transplant but may be too weak to go through with it. He also has emphysema and chronic gastrointestinal bleeding, which his doctors have had a lot of trouble stopping. It’s the bleeding that is the most problematic part. It could kill him.

Needing a transplant, but being too weak to get one done, is never a good combination. Couple that with chronic bleeding, and there is cause for much concern. And, of course, there is more on the actual disease itself.

Click to continue reading Michael Jackson is deathly ill, says InTouch Magazine


Kate Walsh and Alex YoungAfter only 15 months of marriage, ‘s husband is calling it quits. Alex Young, a production co-president at 20th Century Fox, initiated the split citing the cliched “irreconcilable differences” as the reason. The filed court documents state November 22 as the official date of separation. (Nothing says “Happy Holidays” like divorce papers.)

The 41-year-old star wed the film exec last September after a whirlwind courtship. The two met back in February 2007 and were quickly engaged three months later. It was at that same time people started questioning their relationship’s future.

According to a rep for both parties, the couple “remain on friendly terms and sincerely hope the media will respect their privacy during this difficult time.”

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Josh HollowayParminda Nagra

It’s time once again to congratulate those celebrities entering into parenthood:

Josh Holloway: Looks like Sawyer may now have a new reason to get off that island. Holloway and his wife, Yessica Kumala, have just announced that they are expecting their first child. The two were married back in 2004.

Kerri Walsh: If there ever was a good time for Misty May-Treanor to rupture her Achilles tendon, it would be now. Turns out her volleyball partner will also be sidelined thanks to a pregnancy! Walsh and her beach volleyball player hubby, Casey Jennings, are currently expecting their first child. Kerri believes they conceived only days after her recent gold medal win.

 

Click to continue reading Hollywood Baby Roundup: December 10, 2008


Jennifer LopezJennifer Lopez

It’s not very often when someone can divert attention away from Angelina Jolie, but - with help from Robert Cavalli - might have managed to do that last night.

At yesterday’s California premiere of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, the 39-year-old did her best to make sure everyone knew who the hottest mother of twins around was. (I’m not saying she actually is, I’m just saying she tried.)

(Make sure to check out our other hot celebrities.)

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Paula AbdulObsessed with ? In love with Paula Abdul designs? Or do you just want another reason to watch the Home Shopping Network? Now you can combine all these passions - and get some new jewelry, to boot.

According to , she personally designs jewelry for each contestant on Idol. But the judge doesn’t stop there - anyone can see her designs if they just look hard enough. “I pretty much wear my jewelry all the time now,  but I end up giving it away,” Abdul recently explained. She started making the jewelry back in 2002, when Idol first hit (and took over) the TV scene.

“I wanted something the kids could touch and feel to remind themselves that their talent got them here,” Abdul explained. The judge is no stranger to home shopping. Paula previously made a foray into QVC, selling some of her jewelry collection to home-buying fans.

Her new line, Forever Your Girl, will first appear on Saturday and feature products ranging from $29 to $200 (USD) in price.

Read More | MSNBC

HP Mini 1000

So, our HP Magic Giveaway winner was awesome enough to give back to the community, thus invoking a second giveaway. We’ve got an HP Mini 1000 here, along with a bunch of software as well. Specifically, here’s the prize package:

We’re going to use the same entrance criteria that we used last time, since that seemed to work so well. Here’s how to enter to win:

  1. If you don’t have one already, sign up for a Gear Live account
  2. If you don’t have one already, sign up for a Twitter account
  3. Add the Gear Live Twitter account to your follow list
  4. On Twitter, post a tweet about our contest and link to this page. In the tweet, include the phrase “#gearlive”.
  5. Once that is done, leave a comment here in this post with a direct link back to your Tweet. Be sure you are signed in to your Gear Live account before you leave the comment.

Here’s an example of an appropriate Twitter entry:
“Entering to win an HP Mini! http://059.qlnk.net/ #gearlive”

BONUS ENTRIES: Want more chances to win? Share the link to our contests on the following sites, and leave us a comment linking to those as well:

  • Facebook: Shared Link
  • Del.icio.us bookmark
  • FriendFeed: Use Post a Link
  • Your blog: Have a site? Link to our contest on it!

Remember: The bonus entries are just that - bonus. In order to be eligible to win, you must complete the core Twitter requirements.

Now, as to the actual contest dates. The contest starts today, December 5th. You have until 11:59 PM PST on December 11th to enter your comments here on this post. We will then announce our winner, chosen randomly out of all valid entrants and bonus points, on December 12th.

Aaaaaand - we’ve got our winner!


HP Magic

Our HP Magic Giveaway came to a conclusion last night, and, wow, we are calling this one a success, as we just got inundated with entries. We first need to thank everyone involved for entering and spreading the word on Twitter, Facebook, and the like. Of course, there can only be one - but if you feel a swerve coming, read on!

First, the winner was chosen randomly out of all valid entries. The person who came out on top of Ashe, with this comment. I’ve contacted him, he replied, and things are good.

Now, about that swerve. In the original contest, we mentioned that it would be awesome if the winner were to give some of those winnings away. After all, it’s the holiday season, and who really needs 3 notebooks, a desktop, and all that stuff? So, the cool thing here is that Ashe has decided to throw some items back into the pot, and he wants us to do a second giveaway! We will get it set up today, and will run it for another week. The winner will get the following:

That is not too shabby of a prize package right there. Wanna win it? Just head on over to our Gear Live Magic Giveaway page to enter.

Again, thanks to all entrants, and a big thank you to Ashe for giving back.

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Katie Holmes

In an upcoming issue of T: The New York Times Style Magazine, talks about her life and, of course, her very famous husband. In the piece, Holmes says that her public image is nothing like the truth.

“There’s a misperception about me that I just became this wallflower, this woman who doesn’t have any control of her life,” Holmes says, “and that’s pretty wrong. From the very beginning, I’ve made choices in my life that have been very strong.”

Click to continue reading Katie Holmes Speaks Out On Public “Misperception”

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Kate WinsletKate Winslet

Last night, quieted any talk about her recent spread in Vanity Fair.

The 33-year-old attended the New York premiere of her new movie in an outfit that made anyone forget the word airbrushing was ever uttered.

The mother-of-two either has one fantastic body…or the Herve Leger bandage dress is the best design invention of 2008. (I guess we’ll just have to check out her nude scenes in The Reader to find out.)

(Make sure to check out our other hot celebrities.)

Read More | Just Jared

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