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    Monaco's Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene promised each other love and fidelity in an extravagant religious wedding Saturday attended by international celebrities and royalty, bringing new allure to the tiny principality known for its luxurious casinos and as stomping ground for the rich and famous.

    The Catholic service followed an intimate civil ceremony Friday, which saw Charlene officially transformed from commoner into royalty. The marriage of the 53-year-old prince and the 33-year-old Charlene Wittstock, a one-time Olympic swimmer from South Africa who is now known as Princess Charlene, ended a three-decade wait for a new princess.

    The last wedding of a ruling prince in Monaco was in 1956, when Hollywood star Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier III.

    Saturday's ceremony was attended by guests including former James Bond actor Sir Roger Moore, French President Nicolas Sarkozy and bohemian designer Roberto Cavalli, of Italy. Thousands of Monegasque citizens cheered the proceedings while watching on large screens set up outside the palace, where both ceremonies were held.

    Charlene swept along the red carpet leading into the palace on her father's arm. In her sumptuous boat neck gown by Giorgio Armani Prive, her hair pulled back in a swirling French twist and with only the lightest touch of makeup, she seemed to channel some of Grace's effortless elegance.

    Megan Fox VS. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: 'Transformers' Stars Compared

    It's kind of like a movie unto itself: two bombshells, one movie franchise. In the beginning of what would become the smash series 'Transformers,' the leading lady was played by the aptly-last-named Megan Fox. After another film and a somewhat offensive historial reference, Fox was replaced by Victoria's Secret angel, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. 'Dark of the Moon' hits theaters this weekend and we're wondering how Huntington-Whiteley will fare in Fox's shoes.

    Upgrade? Downgrade? Below are their stats, from birthdays to boyfriends, to help you decide. We can't blame you for comparing notes--we just want to make it a fair fight.
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    Maria Shriver, Arnold Schwarzenegger Divorcing: Shriver Files For Divorce From Former California Governor

    Maria Shriver has filed for divorce nearly two months after the revelation that her husband, actor and former Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger, had carried out an extra-marital affair and fathered a child outside their marriage 14 years ago.

    TMZ reports that Shriver cited irreconcilable differences in her California state filing, and has asked for custody of their two minor children, 17-year old Patrick Schwarzenegger and 13-year old Christopher.

    Arnold Schwarzenegger, who served two terms in Sacramento between 2003-2011, fathered a son with household staffer Mildred Patti Baena. Shriver and Schwarzenegger announced their separation on May 9th.

    The pair was married for 25 years and had four children together.

    "This is a painful and heartbreaking time," Shriver said at the time of the first announcement. "As a mother, my concern is for the children. I ask for compassion, respect and privacy as my children and I try to rebuild our lives and heal. I will have no further comment."

    Kim Kardashian Song “Jam” – Worst Song of 2011?

    Kim Kardashian Song “Jam” – Worst Song of 2011?: "In a stunning, surprise blow to the English language, millions of teens and twenty-somethings will soon be screaming, “They playin’ my jam” countless times within three-minute spans all across the country. The source of this assault on the integrity of the English language is none other than Kim Kardashian, one of the many famous-for-being-rich celebrities [...]"

    The Trouble with Bright Girls

    The Trouble with Bright Girls: "Successful women know only too well that in any male-dominated profession, we often find ourselves at a distinct disadvantage. We are routinely underestimated, underutilized and even underpaid. Studies show that women need to perform at extraordinarily high levels, just to appear moderately competent compared to our male coworkers. But in my experience, smart and talented [...]"

    Megan Fox For Armani: Strips Down To Her Underwear

    Megan Fox For Armani: Strips Down To Her Underwear: "This might entice you to buy some jeans. Or underwear. Armani, who has teased Megan Fox’s campaign for their jeans and underwear to the public over the last month in photos and video, has finally released the sensual new video of her showing off their clothing. Megan Fox strips down to her underwear in a [...]"

    National Underwear Day: Brazilian Models Celebrate With Lacy March Photo

    National Underwear Day: Brazilian Models Celebrate With Lacy March Photo: "BRASILIA, Brazil – Carnival is still a few days away, but some Brazilians are already strutting through the streets wearing next to nothing. About 25 models paraded in their skivvies through a busy district in Brasilia on Tuesday to mark National Underwear Day. Women in lingerie, thigh-high stockings and stiletto heels mingled with men wearing [...]"

    Preity Zinta :I came back sad and deprived from Shirdi

    Preity Zinta :I came back sad and deprived from Shirdi: "BollywoodWorld.com, Unlike her fellow actor Shilpa Shetty who was “at peace” after her visit to Shirdi recently, Preity Zinta has returned with unpleasant memories of being pushed by the media in the pilgrim town. “Good morning! Went to Shirdi yesterday and came back with memories of media pushing me instead of the serene face & [...]"

    Carolyn Bourne's Emails To Future Daughter-In-Law Heidi Withers Go Viral

    Now making the Internet rounds: a set of obnoxious emails from a British mother sent to her future daughter-in-law. The subject of the correspondence: the bride-to-be's "staggering uncouthness and lack of grace."

    According to the Evening Standard, Carolyn Bourne sent three harshly-worded missives in one day to Heidi Withers, who is engaged to marry Bourne's stepson Freddie, after the couple spent a weekend at the Bourne's family home.

    Apparently the weekend did not go as well as Heidi might have hoped, as her future mother-in-law a.k.a. Emily Post Wannabe criticized her manners, her taste and her parents' finances.

    Below is the email message that has been most widely circulated, as Heidi sent the email to a few of her own friends, who then sent it across the Internet.

    We recommend reading this rude diatribe on rudeness in a British accent to get the full effect:

    It is high time someone explained to you about good manners. Yours are obvious by their absence and I feel sorry for you.

    Unfortunately for Freddie, he has fallen in love with you and Freddie being Freddie, I gather it is not easy to reason with him or yet encourage him to consider how he might be able to help you. It may just be possible to get through to you though. I do hope so.

    Taraji P. Henson Talks 'Larry Crowne,' Tom Hanks

    The name Tom Hanks means something.
    With over three decades on our screens, small and large, he's more than an actor: he's a draw, a guarantee, a promise of some sort of emotional experience. When Tom Hanks says 'come see my movie,' well, audiences do just that. And, as it turns out, even in a jaded Hollywood, with its backstage machinations and egos galore, Hanks has the exact same magnetic pull on his fellow actors, no matter how big their stature.
    Taraji P. Henson, a veritable star with an Oscar nomination under her belt, felt the pull immediately upon learning that Hanks wanted her for his new passion project, "Larry Crowne." It's the story of a blue collar big box retail employee who gets fired and heads back to junior college, but before she even knew that much, Henson had excitedly accepted the role.
    "Apparently, Tom wanted me involved. So he called my manager and my manager called me and said, Tom Hanks really wants you to be in his movie and I said, sure," Henson told The Huffington Post in a conversation Tuesday. "And my manager was like, maybe you should read the script first, and I was like, 'No, I don't have to read the script, it's Tom Hanks, that's a no brainer. I don't care, I could play a tree or a rock, it's Tom Hanks.'"
    As it turns out, the "Benjamin Button" star didn't have to play scenery to get into the film; she tackles the role of Hanks' next door neighbor, B'Ella, a working class woman who hits it rich when she and her husband, played by Cedric the Entertainer, win the lottery. Hanks' character, the titular Crowne, isn't so lucky as he struggles to stay afloat amidst house payments, schooling and a job as a short order cook. And while he's a multiple Oscar winner who has played war heroes and detectives, among many other glamorous roles, Henson says his magic lies in his ability to be the everyman.
    "He's one of those actors who can just take on any role," she said. "What I think is so great about him is, because he's still a very down to earth, big, big superstar, it makes it easier for him to play these common characters, like regular people, and believe it, and not be Tom Hanks. Some people get too big and you can't separate the star from the character."
    As Crowne begins cleansing himself of old, lonely habits, Henson and Cedric are cleansing their lives of all the clutter that accumulated as they held on for dear financial life. Throughout the film, they're found hosting a massive garage sale -- and interestingly, though it was Hanks' invitation that led her to agree to the film, it was the garage sale aspect that sold her on the character she was playing.

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