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The three Jonas brothers have never been one to fall in with convention and, apparently, eldest brother Kevin's upcoming marriage hasn't changed that. Kevin, who, along with his brothers, have been widely known for their commitment to abstinence, has already chosen a best man. That is, best men. Both of his bandmates, brothers Nick and Joe, will be acting as his best men; his bride-to-be, Danielle Deleasa, will have two maids-of-honor to match. The younger brothers are already planning Kevin's bachelor's party, which they say will be "good, clean fun."

While some celebrities are celebrating, others are not. Jessica Simpson was dealt a hard blow last week when her beloved dog, Daisy, was snatched away by a coyote in front of her eyes. Although she held out hope of finding the dog and even offered a reward, no sign of the dog has been found. This horrible incident follows on the heels of a very difficult year, in which Jessica has dealt with criticism about her weight, survived an earthquake in Japan and been dumped by longtime beau and football player Tony Romo. Hopefully, 2010 will be kinder to the singer.

And in other celebrity news, baby makes three! Actress Sarah Michelle Prinze (formerly Gellar) and her husband, Freddie Prinze, Jr., recently welcomed a new addition to their family. Gellar gave birth to their first child, a daughter named Charlotte Grace. The couple have been married for several years. The actress is best known for her role as Buffy in the former hit series Buffy The Vampire Slayer.

Actress Zooey Deschanel is now a married woman. She married her fiancé Ben Gibbard, who is the frontman for the band Death Cab for Cutie, on Saturday, August 19th. The couple had been engaged since December 2008. Deschanel is currently starring in (500) Days of Summer and has been in Failure to Launch and Yes Man. Wishing this couple all the luck with their marriage!

Another celebrity (if you can even call her that) who may be walking down the aisle is Khloe Kardashian. If you don't know who Khloe is, she is *Kim Kardashian*'s younger sister (the one who is not pregnant). Apparently she and her boyfriend of only a month or so, Lamar Odom, are planning on getting married in the next few weeks. Lamar plays basketball for the Los Angeles Lakers and the couple wants to get hitched before he has to go away for training in the fall. This is all according to an inside source that has the scoop from the couple. Kim must be fuming with jealousy inside. Her older sister Kourtney is about to have a baby in a few months and her younger sister Khloe is about to get married. Meanwhile Kim just broke up with Reggie Bush, who she said she was going to marry and have kids with!

Jessica Simpson is having a really tough year. Recently her dog Daisy was taken by a coyote right in front of her. The dog has not been found and it is believed to be gone for good by now. She received Daisy as a gift 5 years ago from her ex-husband Nick Lachey before they separated. Earlier in the year, there was the whole weight issues where there were some pretty mean things said about her appearance and weight. Worst of all, her longtime boyfriend Tony Romo broke up with her the night before her 29th birthday. That one really had to hurt! Hopefully with the end of the year only a couple of months away, Jessica can put this year behind her and 2010 can bring her a much better experience.

Sources:
www.usmagazine.com

Bangles are back! These great accessories that compliment bare arms are offered in a variety of fun and fashionable styles this season. From bamboo, to charmed, to resin, jewelry designers are giving us options to covet them all.

In the past, choosing one bold styled bangle made the perfect fashion statement to any outfit; however, this season it's all about layering more on. Mixing and matching styles is the popular way to wear bangles these days, and there are no rules to what can and cannot be worn. Combine silver, gold, and gunmetal solid bangles for a metallic melting pot of bracelets. You can also choose all silver or all gold bangles with different detailing such as rhinestones, charms, or prints for an eye-catching eclectic mix. My collection of bangles has neither rhyme nor reason. It's simply a collection I've compiled over the years and am thrilled that I no longer have to be selective about which I choose to wear.

Dolce & Gabbana has a great bracelet set, offering different shapes and even one with engraved writing that reads "What goes around comes around." For a more affordable set, Jessica Simpson has designed a set of bangles blending gold and silver tones and detailed them with seed beads. I especially love Kenneth Jay Lane's collection of bangles. Offered in an assortment of animal inspired prints, these enamel bracelets look great worn in unison or merged with solid bracelets for contrast.

The only rule is not to be frugal when it comes to stacking these bracelets on your arm. The best way to make a fashionable statement is to pile them on by the dozen. Although they shouldn't reach your elbows, they should definitely meet half-way. Caution: they will make noise! But I actually enjoy the banging sound of metal that draws attention to my fabulously glamorous accessories.

Apparently Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo couldn't stay away from each other for very long. The couple, who just recently broke up this summer, have already reunited and are back together. They had been together for three years, shortly after Nick divorced Jessica Simpson. The couple has been seen spotted at several places together and was spotted flying together at JFK airport. According to a close friend though, the couple is not back together officially and is just "hanging out."

In other Jessica Simpson exe news, her latest ex, Tony Romo is dating actor *Chace Crawford*'s little sister. Romo just broke up with Simpson in July on the day before her 29th birthday but seems to be completely fine with the whole thing. Some people are comparing Candice Crawford, 22, to Jessica, as a younger and skinnier version of the singer. According to an inside source, Candice, who was Miss Missouri 2008, was "not happy" that her and Tony's relationship got out to the public, but "they were not trying to hide it."

In other celebrity hookup news, it appears that Candice Crawford is not the only girl to snag herself an athlete. Reality star Khloe Kardashian is now dating Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom. Khloe's sister, Kim Kardashian told PEOPLE, "They're very, very happy." She added, "They've been together a few weeks, and are literally inseparable. Khloe thinks he's amazing and makes her laugh and smile constantly." The couple has been spotted out and about hitting the LA clubs this past week. It is also being said that Kim is back with her athlete man, NFL player Reggie Bush, after a short breakup.

Another celebrity who seems to have a new partner (although he is not an athlete) is Shia LaBeouf. The Transformers actor has been seen cuddling and kissing with his on screen co-star Carey Mulligan. The two are currently filming the sequel to Wall Street, called Money Never Sleeps in New York City. There has been no confirmation from a rep on the relationship, but from the pictures of them getting friendly off set, there seems to be more than just a professional relationship between the two of them.

Sources:
www.people.com
www.usmagazine.com

Just when it seemed that Jessica Simpson had finally found lasting love, another of the singer's relationships has ended on a sour note. Simpson and Tony Romo, a quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, first started dating in November 2007. The relationship seemed to sail smoothly, with Simpson and Romo going on double dates and attending her sister Ashlee's wedding in May 2008. The relationship recently ended abruptly, with Romo banning Simpson from his residential complex. The ban apparently wasn't necessary, as Simpson reportedly paid $19,000 to have all of her belongings shipped to her from his residence overnight. To make matters worse for Simpson, two of her ex loves - Nick Lachey and John Mayer - have made it a point to tell the press they do not want her back. Ouch! Hopefully, Jessica will eventually find a relationship that works.

It looks like Britney Spears has come back from the edge of crazy - hopefully for good. Her father, Jamie Spears, has been in charge of her affairs since the judge appointed him conservator several months ago. After Britney's transformation from a head-shaving, rehab-hopping mess to a girl with a new man and her own tour, sources say Britney's father is ready to give Britney back control of her life. Although he can't ask the judge to end the conservatorship, he can ask the judge to review it and determine if it is still necessary. Sources say that should happen once her current tour comes to an end.

Singing sensation Miley Cyrus may have her moments of teenage indiscretion, but that's nothing compared to the frightening crazy of her most recent stalker. 53-year-old Georgia resident Mark McLeod is obsessed with Miley, and recently made some frightening statements to police in Georgia. McLeod says he wants to marry Miley, has mailed her two diamond rings and has more than 2,000 pictures of her on his computer. He claimed that Miley had asked him to come see her. Officers became especially concerned when McLeod said "I will...be with Miley. We're supposed to be together and (the cops) couldn't stop it." Police in Georgia immediately contacted the Los Angeles Police Department (where Miley lives) to advise them of the potential threat.

As we all know, rumors are easily started Online and the minute that Jessica Simpson broke up with Tony Romo, there were tons of rumors about Jessica reuniting with her ex-husband Nick Lachey and also rumors that she was going to get back together with her ex John Mayer. Both of these men are setting the records straight once and for all. Nick Lachey told PEOPLE that the reports about getting back with Jessica were not true and were made up. Now, a good friend of John Mayer is speaking out and saying that John and Jessica are not getting back together and he doesn't see it happening in the future as well. John and Jessica dated on and off for about a year in 2007. John then went on to have a serious relationship with actress Jennifer Aniston. It appears that none of Jessica's exes want to get back together with her even though both are single right now.

It appears that it is not the best time to be a reality star and date a professional football player. Kim Kardashian who stars on the reality show Keeping up With the Kardashians has also broken up with her pro football player Reggie Bush. According to Kim's pal, Brittny Gastineau, the reason why they broke off the relationship was because both of them were just too busy and had too hectic of lives. She also added that Kim and Reggie remain friends and that Kim is doing fine after the split.

So, here are two reality show stars who were dating NFL players that broke up with their boyfriends within a week of each other. What other reality star dates a professional football player? The answer is Kendra Wilkinson, who starred in Girls Next Door and her new show Kendra. She recently got married to Hank Baskett and is currently pregnant with his baby, but according to the trend, will this couple last very long?

Source:
www.people.com

Not only did Janet Jackson lose her brother Michael, but US Weekly is reporting that her and her fiancé Jermaine Dupri have called it quits as well. An inside source told the magazine, "His friends are telling people it's over." Another source echoed that saying, "They have been moving in different directions for a while." Apparently mixing business with pleasure is what hurt the couple the most. A friend of the couple said, "Janet felt their lives were too crossed and they should have kept things separate." Another reason for the long time couple's break up was that they were just too opposite of people. Janet is on the shy side, while Jermaine likes to be out with the crowds, talking and mingling with others. Currently Janet is busy helping to care for Michael's three kids, but is "devastated" at the breakup.

In other celebrity breakup news, professional football player Tony Romo has called off his relationship with Jessica Simpson. It appears that since breaking up with her ex-husband Nick Lachey, Jessica Simpson is only getting her heart broken. First, John Mayer and now Tony Romo. Worst of all, Romo dumped Jessica the day before her 29th birthday. "Jessica was really blindsided," says a family friend. "She's sad, mad, and confused. Her emotions are all over the place." The couple started dating back in November 2007 and Jessica has said that she could picture herself marrying Tony. Poor Jessica, while her sister Ashlee enjoys marriage and her son, Jessica seems to not be able to get a break with guys. Maybe she should have realized what she had with her husband Nick Lachey. Could this karma coming back to haunt her?

On a happier note, G.I. Joe star Channing Tatum married his Step Up costar Jenna Dewan last week in Malibu. The pair wed in front off 220 guests which included bridesmaid Haylie Duff and her boyfriend Nick Zano. Their outdoor ceremony at a beachfront estate was followed by a sit-down reception in a tent on the same estate. The couple first met on the set of Step Up in 2006. Channing proposed last September in Maui. Here's hoping that this Hollywood couple can break the mold and stay together.

Sources:
www.people.com
www.usmagazine.com

The Girls Next Door star Kendra Wilkinson is now a married woman. Kendra married her fiancé, professional football player, Hank Baskett on June 27 at the Playboy mansion. Among the 500 guests that attended the wedding were Kendra's former co-stars Holly Madison and Bridget Marquardt as well as her ex-boyfriend Hugh Hefner. Kendra was decked out diamonds for her wedding as she wore more than $100,000 worth of jewelry on the big day. She donned a pair of 4.25-carat platinum drop earrings, a 2.5-carat platinum pendant, and a 4.5-carat bracelet. Holly said that Kendra looked like a "princess" and was "absolutely beautiful." Hank and Kendra were engaged last fall after he proposed to her at the top of the Space Needle in Seattle. The couple also announced earlier this month that they are expecting a baby together on Christmas day.

Hunky actor Bradley Cooper is denying that he has a romantic relationship with Jennifer Aniston. The two were seen enjoying dinner together and flirting at a party, but Cooper, who starred in the movie The Hangover, says, "she's a friend of mine. Simply, simply, just a friend." He added, "She's someone who is super, super known. Famous. If someone says 'hello' to her, it's given that he's fallen in love with her. So, no. No. She's a very, very interesting woman, but she's simply a friend." Aniston and Cooper were both in the movie He's Just Not That Into You, but did not have any scenes together.

In other Hollywood relationship news, it appears that Vanessa Minnillo did not wait long after breaking up with Nick Lachey to move on. The former MTV VJ was seen luring Spider Man 3 star Topher Grace into her clutches. The two were seen at a private party dancing and kissing and then left the party together. Nick Lachey, who was formerly married to Jessica Simpson, and Vanessa Minnillo only announced their break up earlier this month.

Sources:
www.people.com
www.perezhilton.com

Jessica Simpson is trying her hand at a reality show once again even though she has blamed her reality show Newlyweds with her ex-husband Nick Lachey for the demise of her marriage. Simpson will be headlining VH1's The Price of Beauty. The show will follow Simpson as she travels around the world to find out what people think is beautiful. The singer claims that she was "immediately intrigued" when she heard about the show, as just a couple of months ago she herself endured criticism for gaining weight. Simpson had this to say about the show, "I am really looking forward to discovering how beauty is perceived in different cultures and participating in some of the crazy things people do to feel beautiful. I know we will all learn a lot on this journey and I am so excited that VH1 is coming along on what I'm sure will be a wild ride." Taping of the reality show will start in mid-July and is set to air next year some time.

Another actress/singer may be getting her own reality show also. Lindsay Lohan met with Ryan Seacrest to discuss a possible reality show. Ryan wrote on his Twitter page, "Met with Lindsay last night about a show idea I have for her...it helps people and gives others a second shot." Seacrest has produced other reality shows before such as Keeping Up With the Kardashians. According to tmz.com, the show will give real people who are heading down the wrong path $1million to make it right. Lohan would serve on a panel of judges who would choose the winners from the contestants.

There are several inside sources that are confirming that supermodel Gisele Bundchen is indeed pregnant. Giselle married professional football player Tom Brady in two ceremonies this past spring and has talked about how family means everything. Meanwhile rumors have been popping up all over stating that Gisele was pregnant. If you have seen any pictures of Gisele lately, who usually has the flattest stomach, you may have noticed a slight baby bump. Well, now sources are confirming the news that she is pregnant with the couple's first child together. Tom Brady already has an almost two-year-old son from his previous relationship with actress Bridget Moynahan.

Source:
www.usmagazine.com

When building a wardrobe as a teenager there are several places that you can start. However, one of the best places to start is your shoe wardrobe. Shoes really complete your look, but they need to be as functional as they are fashionable. It is because of this that it is a good idea to buy specific shoes for specific activities.

Casual Shoes
The first shoes that you will want to add to your shoe wardrobe are casual use shoes. These shoes will generally be inexpensive and very basic in design and fashion. Canvas tie-up and slip on shoes work well as the staple of your casual shoe wardrobe. They are low cost so you don't have to worry if they get grass stains, muddy or damaged. You will use your casual shoes for activities like mowing the lawn and hanging around the house.

Athletic Shoes
The next type of shoes that you will want to invest in are athletic, or activity specific shoes. For example, if you skateboard you will want to purchase skateboarding shoes and if you dance then you will want to purchase dance shoes. You may also want to pick up shoes for hiking, walking on the beach and walking.

Dress Shoes/Fashion Shoes
The most fun category for shoe shopping is dress shoes and fashion shoes. These are the shoes in your wardrobe that make a statement. When selecting fashion shoes you will want to look for a style that compliments your personal style and the clothes that are in your wardrobe, and you will also want to look for special shoes that will update the overall look of your clothing wardrobe.

For example, teen girls can pick one pair of fashion shoes each season that are fashion forward for that season and that also compliments their existing seasonal wardrobe. This may mean buying a trendy pair of heels or a trendy pair of sandals. Teen boys can update the look of their wardrobe by finding a trendy pair of loafers or a trendy pair of sneakers. By adding the trendy shoes to your existing wardrobe you can update the look of your wardrobe without having to buy all new clothing.

Jessica Simpson's father, Joe, who is also her manager, is starting to grow tired of Jessica's relationship with Tony Romo. The National Enquirer is reporting that Joe, "feels that Tony has become too much of a distraction for Jessica." Joe Simpson has been known to be overly controlling of his two daughters, both professionally and in their personal lives. It was rumored that it was partly Joe's fault for the breakup of Jessica and her former husband Nick Lachey. But, this time is appears that Jessica is not letting her father's opinion get to her. According to the same source, if Jessica had her druthers, she'd be married and pregnant. Her main concern is getting Tony to settle down and commit. I don't think that Jessica is going to be letting go of this Dallas Cowboys quarterback anytime soon.

Could reality star Kim Kardashian be getting married to her professional football player, *Reggie Bush*? While out shopping, Kardashian finally told the paparazzi that she would be getting married "soon." She also added that her and Reggie would be getting married "in a church." There have been several rumors swirling that the couple would be getting married sometime later this year. This would be the second marriage for Kim.

It must really be in the "Hollywood trend" for reality stars to date athletes. A few weeks back I wrote about how Paris Hilton is now dating minor league baseball player, Doug Reinhardt. Well, it appears that things have gotten quite serious with them rather quickly. According to an inside source, "Doug is smitten with Paris and wants to spend the rest of his life with her. He's already found the perfect ring, asked her father for permission and is now waiting for the right time to pop the question." So, the couple has only been dating for a few weeks, and Reinhardt is straight from a breakup with Amanda Bynes and now they want to get married. Is he crazy?

Sources:
www.socialitelife.com
www.nationalenquirer.com

The Sports Illustrated swimsuit models came to Vegas to walk a red carpet straight into LAX nightclub to celebrate the issue. The SI models arrived February 11 on the SI One, a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 wrapped in an SI swimsuit issue image of cover model Bar Refaeli. She said that she found out her image would be on the airplane before she knew she would be the cover girl for Sports Illustrated.

"I saw the plane and thought, 'It can't be that I'm on the plane and the cover,'" Refaeli said. "I thought that they chose someone else to be on cover and me to be on the plane."

She said she found out when her agent called her into his office for an audition. When she arrived, they slowly opened the door to reveal a large image of her on the cover of the magazine.

There were camera crews inside the office, and still, Refaeli thought it was a joke and could not believe she had made the cover.

"It was a terrible surprise," she joked. "If I weren't young, I would have had a heart attack."

Refaeli is not only the cover model for the issue but also the first Israeli cover model.

"It makes it that much more exciting," she said.

The models weren't the only visitors to Vegas - Chris Brown escaped to the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino after his recent arrest for allegedly assaulting Rihanna. Brown reportedly checked in on Wednesday, February 11, and left sometime Thursday, February 12, according to E Online. The 19-year-old R&B singer holed up in an eighth floor suite and then left to meet with his mother, Joyce Hawkins. Since then, Brown has been hard to pin down - as has Rihanna, and there are no reports of her whereabouts.

From scandal to scrutiny, Jessica Simpson, who has been in the tabloids of late for allegedly gaining weight, is still going strong with boyfriend Tony Romo. According to People.com, the pair planned something romantic for Valentine's Day in Rochester, NY. Simpson opened for Rascal Flatts there.

Actor Chad Lowe is going to be a daddy. Chad's girlfriend, Kim Painter, is pregnant with their first child. According to Lowe's rep, "The couple is overjoyed and could not be happier." The baby is due in early summer time. Congratulations to this couple, but really does anybody in Hollywood ever get married first and then have a baby?

Ashlee Simpson is coming to the defense of her sister. Lately there have been all kinds of comments going around tabloids and blogs about how much weight Jessica Simpson has gained. Well, Ashlee has spoken out against all the bad comments by expressing her opinion on her blog, "I am completely disgusted by the headlines concerning my sister's weight. Since when did a woman's weight become news worthy?" She goes on to say, "All women come in different shapes, sizes and forms and just because you're a celebrity, there shouldn't be a different standard." Good for Ashlee, and she is totally right. Even if Jessica Simpson did gain some weight, why do people have to make a big deal out of it? I think every woman battles with her weight and self-esteem and since Jessica is human, she has the same problems and insecurities as the girl next door.

Hugh Hefner is not wasting anytime racking up more girlfriends after the exit of Holly, Bridget and Kendra. Not only does he have the 19-year-old twin girlfriends, Karissa and Kristina Shannon, but he has added a third girlfriend into the mix. Crystal Harris is the newest girlfriend. She met Hefner at the 2008 Halloween party at the mansion. There was one point in the past were Hefner had 7 girlfriends. I wonder how much he is paying these girls to be his girlfriends.

Sources:
www.people.com
www.foxnews.com

Celebrities are making more and more of a statement with their shoes. Their shoes are the main attraction on the red carpet. When looking for attention-getting shoes like the celebrities, think shoes that have spikes, crazy cut-outs, bows, flowers and studs. Celebrities such as Nicole Richie, Eva Longoria Parker and Fergie all like to sport the dramatic-statement shoes. One thing to remember when trying to follow this celebrity fashion trend, make sure that your shoes are comfortable and wearable if you are going to be wearing them all night.

If you aren't that interested in "notice me" shoes, how about a bold handbag to add to your outfit? Celebrities are still carrying around bold and dramatic handbags. No longer are plain black and brown handbags acceptable in Hollywood. No, you have to be like Blake Lively, Jessica Simpson or Paris Hilton and carry around a handbag that is a bold color or has unique accessories on it. Think bright pink like the bag that Alexander McQueenmakes or a geometric print handbag like Kate Spade designed. This fashion trend is definitely going to be carried into the spring months, because spring is known for color. So go ahead, take a leap and go for this celebrity fashion trend and you can act like you are Paris Hilton walking down the streets of Hollywood.

Celebrities like Rihanna, Nicole Richie and Miley Cyrus all love to make a statement with their jewelry. Look for big, chunky pieces of jewelry that sparkle and shine. Bracelets, necklaces, watches and even rings are popular choices among celebrities. To really follow this celebrity fashion trend, make sure that you are not adding too much jewelry to your outfit. You really want one or two key pieces that pop and make people take notice. If you wear too many big jewelry pieces, you may just get lost in them and that is not a celebrity fashion trend!