0113007: Natasha Hamilton's Wedding
One week after helping to flip the switch on Liverpool's Christmas lights display, former Atomic Kitten Natasha Hamilton's eyes lit up as she arrived at Crewe Hall in Cheshire, England on November 23, 2007 to say "I do" to the man who asked for her hand in marriage a year before, Riad Erraji. According to
OK! magazine, 150 guests, including former girl group member Jenny Frost, walked past the stone gargoyles that silently stand guard outside the 4-star retreat in order to witness bridesmaids in black silhouettes walk down the aisle ahead of the singing star, who make her grand entrance in a lace-enhanced gown by Pronovias, the garment's ruffled skirt and her diaphanous veil gently brushing the rose petals placed along the path leading to the altar. Handing over her bouquet of ivory roses, the Swarovski crystals which clung to her gown glittered in the candlelight as she received a wedding band from the man she loves.
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113007: Howie Dorough's Bachelor Party
His December "I do's" just around the corner, Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough said so long to his single status on November 16, 2007 with a bachelor bash held at TAO nightclub, inside Las Vegas landmark Venetian Hotel and Casino Resort,
OK magazine reports. Both current and former boy band buddies of the prospective groom, A.J. McLean and Kevin Richardson, raised their glasses in a toast to their friend and his love of the past seven years, Leigh Boniello, who recently gave
Entertainment Tonight a sneak peek at the ivory-hued creation she will wear when she walks down the aisle to receive a wedding band to accompany the platinum engagement ring from Plantation Jewelers that she has worn since New Year's Eve 2006.
A favorite of Tinseltown types about to tie the knot, Howie Dorough joins a long list of stars who have celebrated their upcoming unions at TAO. "Ugly Betty" cast member
Ana Ortiz, "Private Practice" star
Kate Walsh and "Dancing With The Stars" duo
Edyta Sliwinska and Alec Mazo all chose the Vegas venue for their pre-wedding parties.
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112907: Jennifer Love Hewitt Engaged
Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt, star of the CBS drama "The Ghost Whisperer," surely whispered sweet nothings to her love of almost two years, actor Ross McCall, after he slipped an antique diamond ring-- a heirloom cherished by his family for over a century-- on her finger. According to
US Weekly, the betrothed twosome, whose engagement was made public on November 29, 2007, celebrated their impending "I do's" with a romantic getaway to Hawaii. A date for their walk down the aisle has not been made public.
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112807: Jennifer Aniston's Stay in Madras, Oregon
The movie-making magic may have disappeared from Jefferson County, Oregon after filming concluded in late November on the upcoming romantic comedy
Management, but the citizens of Madras will always have their memories of the time when Jennifer Aniston stayed in their fair city. After each day's filming, the former "Friends" star was able to unwind in her room at the Inn at Cross Keys Station, a 72-room retreat,
The Madras Pioneer reports. Having just opened its doors in September 2007, the actress was among the first to walk through the lobby, where a crackling fire in a stone fireplace offers a warm greeting to guests who have the opportunity to enjoy the use of the venue's indoor pool, Jacuzzi, and exercise room.
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02707: Wedding of Former Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher
On November 3, 2007, one-time Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jon Steitz, who walked away from the baseball diamond due to injury in 2003, placed a wedding band on to the hand of Katherine Van Loon, the
New York Times reports. Bridesmaids in periwinkle-hued gowns clutched bouquets of blue and yellow flowers as they walked down the aisle of Cloister Chapel, located on the grounds of Georgia's The Cloister at Sea Island resort, their presence marking the imminent arrival of the bride, who carried a cluster of white roses as her pair of satin Jimmy Choo shoes carried her past family and friends to the altar, where the groom waited to make her his wife. Best man Craig Breslow, a relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, watched as the bride, dressed an a refined ivory silhouette, a look she topped with a diaphanous veil, received a wedding band from her love of the past five years.
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112707: Jenny McCarthy Lights Christmas Tree at LEGOLAND
Helping to shed light on a cause close to her heart, actress Jenny McCarthy, the author of "Louder Than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism," kicked off the holiday season at LEGOLand theme park by illuminating a 30-foot tall tree constructed entirely of over 245,000 of the interlocking plastic bricks that have been a staple of childhood playtime for over five decades. Her five-year-old son by her side, the star and a team of Carlsbad firefighters brought some Christmas cheer during the ceremony in the form of a $10,000 check made out to Talk About Curing Autism (TACA), an organization with a mission to help California families dealing with the disorder.
Visitors to the Carlsbad, California LEGOLAND can view the world's tallest LEGO Christmas tree through the end of 2007, and can feel like a kid again all year long at the 128-acre theme park, which boasts over 50 rides and attractions, including the LEGO-Technic Coaster, the Treasure Falls mini-water flume and Knights' Tournament, a Renaissance-influenced action ride.
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112607: Ellen Pompeo Dines in Boston
In the words of the sentimental seasonal tune, "There's no place like home for the holidays," even if you're an celebrity. Boston-area natives Ellen Pompeo and her recently-dubbed husband Chris Ivery enjoyed their first Thanksgiving weekend together in Bean Town, eschewing post-Thanksgiving turkey sandwiches on November 23, 2007 for a Neapolitan-nuanced nosh at Fleet Street's Italian restaurant Prezza,
The Boston Globe reports. Fans of
Grey's Anatomy's leading lady can enjoy a repast of roast halibut, sardinian cous cous and steamed cockles, wood grilled swordfish with chick peas, escarole and lemon vinaigrette or any of the other items on Prezza's Mediterranean-style menu each Monday through Thursday from 5:30p.m. - 10p.m., Friday and Saturday from 5p.m. - 10:30p.m. and Sunday from 4p.m. - 9p.m.
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0112607: Sarah Jessica Parker Chooses "Project Runway" Design
Proving that beauty doesn't have to break the bank,
Project Runway contestant Victorya Hong fashioned a frock that not only won the weekly challenge on the high-rated Bravo show, but also caught the eye of the episode's celebrity judge, Sarah Jessica Parker, who chose the dress and vest combo for inclusion in her new line of affordable accoutrements, BITTEN.
Fashion-forward fans of the
Sex and The City couture connoisseur can browse for dollar-saving BITTEN designs at Steve & Barry's stores throughout the U.S. (Victorya Hong's dress is priced at $19.98, the vest has a price tag of $14.98), while TV viewers passionate about
Project Runway can currently see the real catwalk creation at Steve & Barry's New York City store at 6th Avenue and 33rd Street.
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112507: Wedding of Actor Brandon Routh
On November 24, 2007, actress Courtney Ford said "I do" to her hero,
Superman Returns star Brandon Routh. The couple, whose romance began four years ago, took their first steps toward a lifetime of happiness together at the El Capitan Ranch, a Santa Barbara, California spread owned by producer Jon Peters. One hundred and fifty guests (the groom's
Superman Returns co-star Kate Bosworth and director Bryan Singer reportedly among them,) looked on as three bridesmaids in crimson-hued creations walked down the aisle ahead of the bride, the platinum beads sparkling on her sheath silhouette by designer Junko Yoshioka (who also created bridal attire for actress
Claire Forlani and
Private Practice cast member
KaDee Strickland) as she walked toward the altar,
People magazine online reports, where the groom stood in a cashmere suit by Looysen Fine Clothing, the atelier that garbed the Man of Steel for the premieres of
Superman Returns around the globe.
After the exchange of rings, in which the groom placed a wedding band to accompany the $42,000 Neil Lane engagement ring his love has worn since August 2006, the ceremony concluded with a finale the likes of which can usually only be seen in the movies, as fountains shot forth a jubilant explosion of water the moment the two lovers kissed for the first time as husband and wife, according to
Entertainment Tonight.
Later, as they cut slices of a six-tier, vanilla wedding cake, family and friends gathered in a tent erected on the ranch to give their best wishes the newlyweds, who will soon appear together on the big screen in the indie feature
Lie To Me.
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0112407: Wedding of Actress Jaime King
From Amsale and Anna Maier Ulla Maija Couture to Elizabeth Fillmore and Oscar de la Renta, actress Jaime King was a vision as she posed in a series of silk and lace silhouettes for the pages of
InStyle Weddings' Fall 2007 issue. The star slipped into a Calvin Klein creation on November 23, 2007, her own wedding day, when she once again walked on the grounds of Greystone Park and Manor in Los Angeles, the place where she and director Kyle Newman had strolled together on their first date, and where her love had placed a platinum engagement ring, accented with pave diamonds and topped with a diamond solitaire, on her finger.
A beloved L.A. landmark, Greystone Manor has been the site for several Tinseltown twosomes to pledge their love. In May 2004, silver screen legend Kirk Douglas expressed his eternal devotion to his wife of the past 50 years, Anne Douglas, in a touching
vow renewal ceremony, and in 1981 daytime TV's favorite fictional couple, Luke and Laura Spencer, (played by Anthony Geary and Genie Francis,) said "I do" outside the mansion for an episode of "General Hospital" that was watched by 30 million fans.
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112407: Wedding of BBC Scotland's Jackie Bird
On November 23, 2007, BBC Scotland news anchor Jackie Bird's heart took flight as she said "I do" to her fiance since August 2006, Robin Weir. One hundred and twenty guests gathered at Crutherford House Hotel, a 4-star Scottish sanctuary located one-half hour away from Glasgow, to witness the bride walk down the aisle in a strapless ivory wedding dress from Pronovias toward her intended, who had donned a kilt for the occasion,
The Herald reports. Following the ceremony, the TV presenter clutched her bouquet of white calla lilies as she and her newly-pronounced husband posed for photos on the grounds of the 37-acre estate, their smiles reflecting the joy of the day and their dreams of their upcoming New York honeymoon.
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0112307: Wedding of Actress Aarti Agarwal
Her 2005 heartbreak now a distant memory, movie star Aarti Agarwal envisioned a bright future filled with love as she donned a pink saree embellished with blue trim on November 21, 2007 to wed the man in her life over the past six months, New Jersey banker Ujwal Kumar, Indiaglitz.com reports. During the intimate ceremony, which took place at the Arya Samaj temple in Ranigunj, Hyderabad, the bride, her hands adorned in mehndi designs, slipped a wedding band on to the ring finger of the groom, who dressed for the occasion in a russet-colored kurta, a look he topped off with a turban.
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112307: Wedding Date Set for Prince Joachim of Denmark
Invitations embossed with a May 24, 2008 wedding date will soon be sent to guest invited to witness the union of HRH Prince Joachim of Denmark and Marie Cavallier, to whom he became
engaged during a romantic excursion to Turkey over the summer. An announcement posted on November 21, 2007 on the official website for the Danish monarchy declares that the fourth in line to the throne will present his love with a wedding band to accompany her ruby, diamond and sapphire- embellished engagement ring at Moegeltoender church, to be followed by a banquet at Schackenborg Castle.
Although Schackenborg Castle is a private residence, royal watchers can catch a glimpse of the manor's exterior on guided tours of the front garden, which take place during the summer months.
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0112207: Wedding of Actors Caio Blat and Maria Ribeiro
Dressed in a Batman costume, the young son of actress Maria Ribeiro was his mother's little hero on November 17, 2007 as he watched the TV star walk down the aisle of the Igreja Outeiro da Glória in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil toward the man in her life, actor Caio Blat. Wearing a refined white, strapless creation by designer Antonia Bernardes, the bride's white sandals stepped lightly upon the red carpet that lead her to the altar of the 18th century house of worship, where her love of the past year waited in a dove grey suit and green tie,
Globo.com reports. Actresses Bianca Rinaldi, Claudia Alencar and Carolina Dieckmann were among the many guests who bore witness as the bride, best known for her role in "Prova de Amor," received the ultimate proof of love from the groom-- a wedding band.
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112207: Timbaland Engaged
Record producer Timbaland (born Timothy Mosley), who has helped to concoct chart-topping tunes for Justin Timberlake, Nelly Furtado and Lil' Kim, has announced that he plans to harmonize for the rest of his life with his love of the past two years, Monique Idlett.
People magazine online reports that the reigning member of hip-hop's hierarchy asked for the publicist's hand in marriage in October 2007 during a baby shower for their daughter, who arrived in mid-November. The couple are currently making plans for a 2008 wedding.
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0112107: Ahmad Rashad Marries in Manhattan
On his 58th birthday, former NFL wide receiver Ahmad Rashad began a new chapter in his life as he said "I do" to his love, Sale Johnson.
Page Six reports that Princess Yasmin Aga Khan,
Donald Trump and Yankees star Derek Jeter were among the guests to gather together on November 19, 2007 at a French-influenced, New York City restaurant which is currently celebrating its 45th year in business-- La Grenouille.
While details of the nuptials were not made public, private events at La Grenouille are regularly held in an upstairs room that was once occupied by Antoine de St. Exupéry, who penned the children's classic, "The Little Prince."
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112107: Lady Rose Windsor Engaged
As the British royal family strolled inside Westminster Abbey on November 19, 2007 to mark the 60th wedding anniversary of
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, dreams of a lifetime of happiness with the love of her life surely were in the thoughts of one royal member, The Lady Rose Windsor . On November 16, 2007, an announcement from Kensington Palace declared that the 27-year-old daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester has accepted the proposal of George Gilman, her beau for over two years. A wedding date has not been made public.
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0112007: Wedding of "Gran Hermano" Reality TV Stars
A love that blossomed in 2001 in front of television viewers who tuned in each week to "Gran Hermano," the Argentinian version of "Big Brother," has led to an exchange of vows for reality stars Ximena Capristo and Gustavo Conti. The couple, who were united in matrimony during a civil ceremony held on November 15, 2007, pledged their devotion to each other again two days later during a religious blessing of their love at Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Buenos Aires. According to the online magazine
Caras, 230 guests, who had received wedding invitations created by Karin Design, looked on as the bride, whose image currently graces the cover of
Playboy in Argentina, began her walk down the aisle in a body-conscious creation by Imperio Indígena, designed out of silk muslin and satin with French lace accents. A pair of Ricky Sarkany shoes carried her to the altar, where the groom waited in a dove grey suit by designer Daniel Casalnuovo.
Following the nuptials, the newly dubbed Mrs. Conti discarded one of her white opera gloves to show her Testorelli wedding band to reporters as the couple made their way to Palacio Leloir, where they cut slices of a six-tier wedding cake. The newlyweds are making plans for a March 2008 honeymoon jaunt to Jamaica.
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112007: Wedding of Former "ER" Star Julianna Margulies
As actress Julianna Margulies awaits the January arrival of a bundle of joy, the former "ER" star and her love, lawyer Keith Lieberthal, marked the birth of their new life together as husband and wife on November 10, 2007.
People magazine online reports that the bride, taking her father by the arm, walked down the aisle of a Lenox, Massachusetts venue in a white Narciso Rodriguez wedding dress, which was designed with capped sleeves and a short train, a romantic look which was embellished with the addition of sheer white opera gloves.
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0111907: Chef Jean-Christophe Novelli Engaged
Celebrity chef Jean-Christophe Novelli, who turned up the heat during the 2005 season of "Hell's Kitchen," has discovered the perfect recipe for love with his new fiancee, Michelle Kennedy. The connoisseur of cuisine, who presently appears on the ITV program "Cooks!," and his bride-to-be, who accepted his proposal in early November 2007, toast their future happiness together as husband and wife on the current cover of Hello! magazine.
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111907: Wedding of Actress Allison Munn
A chandelier that dangled from the ceiling of the French Huguenot Church in Charleston, South Carolina sparkled for TV star Allison Munn ("Carpoolers," "What I Like About You") as she made her grand entrance in the Gothic Revival house of worship on November 17, 2007 and began her walk toward the man she loves, fellow actor Scott Holroyd. In honor of the bride, 200 friends and family members stood up from the rows of wooden pews as the actress walked past in an ivory Monique Lhuillier creation, which was paired with a fingertip veil.
After receiving a wedding band to accompany the engagement ring she received after a December 2006 proposal in Paris, the newlyweds and their guests walked between the Corinthian columns that embellish the entrance of Hibernian Hall, a National Historic Landmark,where
People magazine online reports that the bride and groom cut slices of a four-tier wedding cake as their guests sampled such Southern cuisine as fried green tomatoes and crab soup.
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0111807: Celebrities Film Movie in Baltimore Restaurants
Actors Kevin Connolly, Scarlett Johansson and Jennifer Connelly surely fell under the spell of Charm City as they filmed scenes for the upcoming romantic comedy "He's Just Not That Into You." According to
The Baltimore Sun, two of the city's most beloved Baltimore eateries, Thairish and Helmand, provided a backdrop for the three thespians as they stepped in front of the camera on November 17, 2007.
Movie buffs who wish to taste the fare served at the filming locations will embark on an epicurean adventure when ordering from the two Mount Vernon district restaurants. The names of tempting Thai take-out treats, including panang curry, fried shrimp satay and masaman curry with chicken are written on a chalkboard menu that hangs on the wall of Thairish, a bijou Baltimore diner with an Asian ambiance, while the appetizing aromas of such Afghan cuisine as vegetarian aushak, chicken kabob and kabuli entice foodies into Helmand restaurant, deemed one of the best dining destinations in Baltimore in a Zagat survey.
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111807: Former Miss Malaysia Engaged
Beauty queen Elaine Daly, who wore the Miss Malaysia Universe crown in 2003, has found her king in investment banker Kevin Davies, who asked for her hand in marriage on November 12, 2007. According to online Malaysian newspaper The Star, the couple, who met at a series of social occasions before romance began to develop in June 2007, are currently planning to walk down the aisle in mid-2008.
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0111707: Wedding of Star Sid Haig
Actor Sid Haig, who has given movie-goers nightmares in such silver screen screamfests as "House of 1,000 Corpses," "The Devil's Rejects" and the Rob Zombie-directed version of "Halloween," enjoyed a dream wedding with his long-time love, publicist Susan Oberg, on November 2, 2007. Framed by a fabric-draped arbor adorned with roses, the bride and groom exchanged vows in the presence of friends at a Los Angeles venue, according to Pretty-Scary.net.
The bride, who wore a Renaissance-influenced gown with bell sleeves for the ceremony, made her grand entrance at the reception in a silver gown with black lace accents, which she paired with silver shoes. As their guests looked on, the newlyweds cut slices of a three-tier wedding cake embellished with red roses.
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111707: May 2008 Wedding for Queen's Grandson
As
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip look back on their 60 years of wedded bliss this November, the couple's eldest grandson is looking forward to the day when he slips a wedding band on to the finger of Autumn Kelly, his fiancée since July 2007. A choir of heavenly angels, carved into the cornice of St. George's chapel, will be silent witnesses as 350 guests, including Prince William, who may support his cousin in the role of the best man, gather at the house of worship in May 2008,
The Sun reports. The ecclesiastical epicenter of Windsor Castle, St. George's Chapel has played a part in the royal romances of Prince Edward and
Sophie Rhys-Jones, who said "I do" in June 1999, and
Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles, who received a blessing of their union in April 2005.
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0111607: Katharine McPhee Reportedly Engaged
Although Katharine McPhee placed one position shy of becoming the 2006 "American Idol," the Los Angeles-born songbird has held the number one spot in the heart of actor Nick Cokas since their first meeting in 2005. Their budding relationship, which began when the pair shared the stage at The NoHo Arts Center from May 26 - July 31, 2005, when the final curtain fell on the production of "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir," gradually turned into "McPheever," and it now appears as though the couple are planning to walk down the aisle. Although an official announcement has yet to be made, reports of impending "I do's" first surfaced in late September 2007, when OK! magazine stated that the singer was sporting an engagement ring.
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111607: Jennie Garth in Las Vegas
Dance floor duo
Jennie Garth (who will ring in her seventh year of wedded bliss with husband
Peter Facinelli in January 2008) and
Derek Hough had the opportunity to toast the start of their ninth week on "Dancing With the Stars" November 14, 2007 as the pair ushered in the Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration week at the Paris Las Vegas resort and casino,
People magazine online reports. The former "Beverly Hills 90210" star and her pasa double partner stood at the base of the Neon City sanctuary's 1/2 scale replica of the Eiffel Tower, which will turn the same hue as the red wine that will be uncorked at midnight on November 15, 2007 at the Mon Ami Gabi, the hotel's French capital-themed cafe. Wine aficionados can also sample a touch of the grape at Risqué nightclub, Paris Las Vegas' bustling boite, during a November 16th wine tasting party.
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0111507: Reality TV Star Michelle Bass Engaged
Blonde beauty Michelle Bass, who mesmerized millions of television viewers during the fifth season of the UK version of "Big Brother," has announced her engagement to hypnotherapist Steve McKeown. The reality TV star, who recently released her 2008 calendar, told OK! magazine that she is currently making plans for a walk down the aisle next spring.
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111507: Wedding of Fremantle Dockers' Antoni Grover
In the distance, the lapping waves of the Indian Ocean seemed to applaud its approval as Fremantle Dockers defender Antoni Grover and Melinda Lloyd were joined in matrimony at the Cottesloe Civic Centre in Perth, Australia on November 9, 2007. According to
Perth Now, 150 guests assembled in the venue's garden to witness bridesmaids in aqua blue dresses walk down the aisle before the bride made her grand entrance in a white, strapless gown, the full skirt gently sweeping the red carpet which led her toward the groom, who stood at the base of the mansion's steps in a black suit and white tie.
Following the ceremony, family and friends admired a view of Swan River as they enjoyed the wedding reception at Acqua Viva restaurant.
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111507: John Stamos Dines in Chicago
Smiling celebrity faces, captured for posterity in a series of black and white photos and the covers of LIFE magazines, look down each day on the patrons that flock to one of Chicago's most beloved eateries, Gibsons Bar and Steakhouse. Before boarding his flight back to Los Angeles, The Chicago Sun Times reports that actor John Stamos, who currently lights up the small screen on the drama "ER," embarked on a culinary quest at one of the restaurant's tables, which are topped with signature green and white checkered tablecloths. The former "Full House" star could easily fill up on the delectable dishes printed on Gibsons menu, which includes porterhouse steak, baby back ribs, broiled wild salmon with cranberry glaze and cracked peppercorn. Fans who wish to sample cuisine craved by Tinseltown stars can order lunch at Gibsons Bar and Steakhouse from 11a.m.-3p.m. and dinner from 3p.m. until midnight, or simply drink a toast to The Windy City from a stool at Gibsons bar, which stays open until 2a.m.
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0111407: Rihanna Dines in Paris Restaurant
The 50,000 bulbs that glow on the millennium ferris wheel in the Place de la Concorde illuminated the night sky recently as the car bearing chart-topper Rihanna made its way past the Obelisk of Luxor to avenue George V, where the maitre d' of Findi's awaited the arrival of the Barbados-born beauty. The videographers at X17 filmed as the singer, like any other tourist out for an evening in Paris, snapped photos of the famed French eatery as she walked down the red carpet toward the dining area, where patrons order from a menu featuring Italian-influenced items. Located across from the Four Seasons' Hotel George V, Rihanna fans can follow in the entertainer's footsteps by dining at the landmark restaurant, which is open seven days a week from noon until 3p.m., and again from 7p.m. until midnight.
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111407: Wedding of "Grey's Anatomy" Star Ellen Pompeo
"Grey's Anatomy" star Ellen Pompeo received an early birthday present on November 9, 2007 as music producer Chris Ivery, who had presented a 3.5-carat emerald-cut diamond Tacori engagement ring to his love on November 10, 2006 to mark her 37th year on the earth, slipped a wedding band on to his bride's finger.
The Boston Globe reports that New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg was invited to the intimate ceremony, which was conducted by a clerk at New York's City Hall.
Marriage has been on the minds of several "Grey's Anatomy" stars in 2007. Former cast member
Kate Walsh chose Ojai, California as her "I do" destination on September 1, 2007, and actress Katherine Heigl will exchange scrubs for a bridal silhouette when she walks down the aisle on December 23, 2007.
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0111307: Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony For Yuri
Like the title of her 1994 telenovela "Volver a Empezar," Mexican singer/actress Yuri had the chance to start over again as she pledged her love to her husband of the past 12 years, Rodrigo Espinoza, for a second time in a touching vow renewal ceremony. Actress Maribel Guardia and actress/singer Lucero were among the many celebrity guests who gathered in early November 2007 at the ex Convento de San Hipólito, a 16th century edifice in Mexico City, to witness the bride, dressed in an ivory, princess-style gown, walk down the aisle on the arm of "Sábado Gigante" host Don Francisco, TV Azteca.com reports. Singer Mijares, who harmonized with the bride on her 2006 CD "Acompañame," took the mic at the couple's wedding reception, while Venezuelan crooner Ricardo Montaner serenaded the bride and groom during their ceremony.
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111307: Wedding of Former Olympian Asya Anastasova
On November 11, 2007, former Olympic synchronized swimmer Asya Anastasova picked up her bouquet of pink and white flowers, which mirrored the colors of her halter-style wedding dress, and began her walk down the aisle toward the man she cheered on earlier in the year as he became the fastest male to swim the English Channel, Petar Stoychev. The Sofia News Agency reports that 150 guests gathered at The Military Club in Sofia, Bulgaria to witness the exchange of vows.
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0111207: Wedding of Olympic Athlete Veronica Campbell
On November 3, 2007, sprinter Veronica Campbell, whose feet flew to a first place finish in the 2004 Olympic Games, took her time as she strolled down the aisle of St. Augustine's Anglican Church in Coral Gardens, Montego Bay, Jamaica, making her way toward the man she loves, Commonwealth Games chanpion sprinter Omar Brown. The Jamaica Gleaner reports that fellow sprinters Tyson Gay, a gold medalist in the 2007 World Championships in Athletics, and Merlene Ottey, the world's most decorated Olympic female track and field athlete, were among the guests who watched the bride walk past in a white, strapless wedding dress, which she accessorized with a necklace and a diaphanous veil.
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111207: Jennifer Aniston Dines at Oregon Restaurant
Filet mignon with bleu cheese butter, Oregon country prime rib, chicken marsala and prawn tortellini are among the mouthwatering items that tempted Jennifer Aniston's taste buds as she mulled over the menu at the Pine Tavern restaurant in Bend, Oregon recently, according to KTVZ online. Currently
filming "Management" in nearby Madras after wrapping up scenes for the upcoming romantic comedy in Portland, the Emmy award-winning actress reportedly took time to unwind November 5, 2007 at the downtown dining establishment, which has served patrons in the area since 1936. Fans of the "Friends" star can also sample the restaurant's lunchtime epicurean offerings every Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and daily at dinner from 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
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0111007: Celebrities Attend Las Vegas Events
Sharks, stingrays and puffer fish eyed reality TV twosome Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt on November 9, 2007 as they passed by the 20,000-gallon saltwater aquarium in the lobby of The Mirage Hotel and Casino on their way to JET, where the lavender, lemon amethyst on bride-to-be Heidi's engagement ring sparkled in the nightclub's light and laser display as the couple hosted an evening of entertainment. Former "Beverly Hills 90210" star
Ian Ziering had the opportunity to use his "Dancing With The Stars" moves as the rhythm of rock, hip-hop and '80's tunes pulsated throughout the 15,000 square foot facility, where married music makers
Avril Lavigne and Sum 41's Deryk Whibley were spotted checking out the scene after gathering with fellow glitterati at the grand opening of KOI at Planet Hollywood. The popular restaurant welcomed "Friday Night Lights" luminaries Scott Porter and Zach Gilford, as well as "Dirty Sexy Money" star Natalie Zea and Emmy-winning "Entourage" actor Jeremy Piven, who sampled the new venue's Asian-themed cuisine. Newlywed
Pamela Anderson, who chose Las Vegas as her "I do" destination in October 2007, smiled for photographers before entering the new eatery, as did Lia Neil, who surely reminisced about her 2005 Vegas vows as she walked down the red carpet with her heavy metal honey, Motley Crue frontman
Vince Neil.
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111007: Possible Wedding Venue for Soccer Star Wayne Rooney
Planted on the terrace of Castello Brown in 1870 to commemmorate the wedding of the venue's former residents, British Consul Montague Yeats Brown and Agnes Bellingham, two pine trees stood like silent sentinals outside the 16th century castle as Coleen McLoughlin explored the regal Riviera retreat in early November 2007 in her quest to find the perfect place to say "I do" to her fiance since 2003, Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, The Sun reports. Lording over a yacht-filled harbor, the castle is one of Portofino, Italy's most beloved sights, recognized by movie buffs as the serene sanctuary that healed the hearts of the characters in the 1992 Oscar-nominated film "Enchanted April," starring Miranda Richardson, Alfred Molina and Joan Plowright.
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110907: Daddy Yankee's Cozumel Vacation
Photo Caption: Latin Music Artist, Daddy Yankee (center), Carlos Del
Pino (left), managing director of Islander Properties, and Enrique
Ventura (right), director of operations for the Sabor, at the
Wyndham Cozumel Resort & Spa in Cozumel, Mexico. Photo courtesy Wyndham Cozumel.An invigorated Daddy Yankee, the reigning king of
reggaeton, took to the stage at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in
Las Vegas during the Latin Grammy Awards presentation on November 8, 2007 to perform a rousing rendition of "Ella Me
Levanto" after taking the time to unwind at the Wyndham Cozumel Resort & Spa in Cozumel, Mexico in mid- October. Enjoyed during a short break on his current worldwide tour, the singer booked a suite at the 402-guest room retreat, where patrons can wile away the hours on a 2,000 foot long stretch of sand, lounge by one of four pools, take their taste buds on a culinary quest at the
resort's five restaurants, tee-off at the Cozumel Country Club's 18-hole golf course and rejuvenate body and soul at the Islander Spa.
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0110807: Fall 2008 Wedding for Model Mia Tyler
As one of the fashion world's leading plus-size models, Mia Tyler is accustomed to walking down runways in designer attire. In the fall of 2008, however, the daughter of rocker Steven Tyler will don a wedding dress to walk down the aisle toward the man of her dreams, musician Brian Harrah. People magazine online reports that the raven-haired beauty is now sporting an antique diamond engagement ring, which the prospective groom presented to her on bended knee in October 2007 after requesting the blessing of Aerosmith's frontman.
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110807: Former "Pop Idol" Contestant Engaged
Singer Rik Waller, whose rendition of Dolly Parton's classic "I Will Always Love You" rocketed onto the UK music chart's top ten following 2002's "Pop Idol" competition, has declared his intention to say "I do" to his girlfriend since 2006, Kelly Bliss, British newspaper Metro reports. The happy couple, who have not announced a wedding date, are planning to pledge their love to each other in a pagan ceremony.
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110707: Wedding of Atlanta Braves Star Jeff Francoeur
On November 3, 2007, school teacher Catie McCoy smiled at the 500 friends and family members who stood up from the rows of wooden pews inside Peachtree Presbyterian Church in her honor as she began her walk down the aisle toward her high school sweetheart, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur, during an early evening ceremony, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. The guests, many of whom had gathered at Turner Field's 755 Club days before for a rehearsal dinner, bore witness inside the Atlanta, Georgia house of worship as the bride received a wedding band to accompany the round-cut diamond engagement ring she had sported on her finger since September 10, 2006, when the baseball star
proposed during a production of "Beauty and The Beast" at Atlanta's Fox Theatre.
Although its days as the city's premier hotel as passed, The Atlanta Biltmore's ballrooms, with its Palladian windows and Corinthian columns, makes the building one of Atlanta's most coveted venues for wedding receptions. Before heading out on their honeymoon trip to Mexico, the groom took his bride by the hand and led her out on to the Biltmore's marble dance floor where, beneath the glow of a crystal chandelier, the couple swayed to a song that summed up their feelings that night-- Sara Evans' "I Could Not Ask For More."
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110807: Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes at The Carlyle Hotel
A bevy of bunnies, painted by the artistic "father" of the beloved series of
Madeline children's books, watched from the walls on Bemelmans Bar on November 5, 2007 as Suri Cruise, the apple of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise's eye, enjoyed a tea party with her friends at one of the Big Apple's most regal retreats, the Carlyle Hotel. Serving lamp chops and Black Angus burgers along with libations to New York City notables throughout the week, weekend afternoons at Bemelmans Bar offers kid-friendly fare, and
People magazine online reports that Tinseltown's top tot and her playmates munched on such childhood staples as mini burgers, french fries and macaroni and cheese.
Madeline tea parties are conducted each Saturday and Sunday from noon until 4 p.m. at The Carlyle Hotel. Offering a bit of French flair, children dine on
Madeline-themed linen from a menu that also contains a Parisian-themed treat that surely brought back happy memories of their June 17, 2005 proposal for Tom and Katie-- the Eiffel Tower hot fudge sundae.
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0110707: Actor Gregory Smith in Las Vegas
Actor Gregory Smith, who made the hearts of millions of teenage girls flutter from 2002 through 2006 as Ephram Brown on the family drama "Everwood," purchased a ticket in early November 2007 to a seductive spectacle that makes hearts race-- "Zumanity," the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. An arousing display of acrobatic artistry, Cirque du Soleil performers clad in titillating Thierry Mugler costumes create an erotic escapade for adult audiences twice nightly in the Zumanity Theatre, located inside the New York-New York Hotel and Casino.
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0110607: Rebecca Romijn's Birthday Celebration
Rebecca Romijn and
Jerry O'Connell, who slipped wedding bands on to each other's fingers on July 14, 2007, draped colorful leis over their heads on November 4, 2007 as the "Ugly Betty" star celebrated her 35th year on the earth at The Edendale Grill, People magazine online reports. A former, flapper era fire station, the Los Angeles restaurant in the Silver Lake district was a fitting venue for the sizzling small screen siren to blow out the candles on her birthday cake, and her party added another Hollywood memory to the eatery which is decorated with displays from the dream factory's early days, when silent screen movie stars such as Charlie Chaplin, Gloria Swanson and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. filmed features in the area.
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110607: Jennifer Aniston's Stay in Portland, Oregon
Andy Warhol silkscreens and artwork by director Gus Van Sant, a fitness area complete with elliptical machines and treadmills and the French-influenced fare served at the Heathman restaurant will make it hard for actress Jennifer Aniston to say good-bye to her suite at the Heathman Hotel when filming wraps on the star's latest cinematic venture, "Management," a romantic comedy scheduled to hit theaters in September 2008, OK magazine reports. Legend states that at least one former guest has decided to spend eternity at the Jazz era edifice, which has been deemed one of the "500 Best Hotels in the World" by Travel + Leisure magazine. Over the years, several patrons at the Portland, Oregon retreat have reported a paranormal presence which lingers around any of the hotel's rooms that end in "03." It is believed that it is the spirit of a lost soul who plunged to his death from one of the hotel windows long ago, keeping watch over the rooms that flashed before his eyes during his final seconds on this earth.
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0110507: Singer Shaila Durcal Engaged
As Latin Grammy-nominated singer Shaila Dúrcal prepares for a possible walk toward the winner's podium during the November 8th awards presentation at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, it has been announced that the daughter of the late legendary lady of song Rocío Dúrcal is also making plans for her walk down the aisle with her love, Dorio Ferreira. Hola! magazine reports that, following a four-year courtship, the couple will be united in a wedding ceremony to be held in Mexico in the spring of 2008.
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110507: Hayden Panettiere At Beverly Hills Day Spa
Back from her heartbreaking struggle to save the dolphins in Taiji, Japan, "Heroes" star Hayden Panettiere took a little time to unwind at the Thibiant Beverly Hills Day Spa on November 3, 2007. Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon, Annette Bening, and Jennifer Aniston have also been known to walk through the doors of this Tinseltown retreat, where clientele are pampered with French and Tahitian mani/pedis, have their tension taken away with Thai massage and reflexology and get their complexions camera ready with 80-minute body glow sessions. If the 09210 zip code is too far for you to travel, you can still sample the lifestyle of the stars with Thibiant Beverly Hills Day Spa's line of gift sets filled with organic skin and hair products.
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110407: Celebrities Celebrate Relaunch of Hotel in Puerto Rico
The calendar may say its November, but the troupe of tanned Tinseltown bodies that partied poolside at the relaunch of the El San Juan Hotel and Casino during the first weekend of the month brought back memories of summer. A fashion-forward femme fatale, "America's Next Top Model" winner CariDee English wore a white and yellow two-piece for her outdoor appearance at the Puerto Rican retreat, while Gabrielle Union donned an ocean blue bikini in order to check out the hotel's new "water lily" lounge pods, hammocks, and enclosed cabanas featuring WiFi, flat screen TVs, and mini bars. Cuddly couple Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo were spotted sitting on lounge chairs at the event, as was Sandra "Pepa" Denton of Salt-N-Pepa fame, who later celebrated her 43rd birthday with her new celebrity friends at Brava, the hotel's nightclub.
As the thermometer rarely dips below 75 degrees in Puerto Rico, celebrities and snowbirds alike will book accommodations at the 382-guest room hotel this winter to try their luck at the 336 slot machines and 27 gaming tables inside the 13,000 sq. ft. casino, and be pampered with the array of rejuvenating treatments administered at the Edouard de Paris Day Spa.
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110307: Keira Knightley Films at Assembly Rooms
The Whitefriars crystals that dangle daintly on the nine chandeliers in the Assembly Rooms will sparkle on the big screen when "
The Duchess" arrives in theaters in 2008. Jane Austen, Bath's most famous former resident, once walked on the wooden floors where actress Keira Knightley, who brought the literary luminary's character of Elizabeth Bennet to life in 2005's cinematic retelling of "
Pride & Prejudice," will transform herself into the Duchess of Devonshire as she dances for a ballroom scene to be filmed inside the Tea Room and Octagon Room, the Bath Chronicle reports. The panniers, corsets and bustle pads worn by the British beauty will seem at home inside the Georgian era edifice, as the fashionable frocks worn by women in the 18th century are currently on display at the Bath Museum of Costume, located in the building's lower level. Once the director has yelled "That's a wrap!," both the Assembly Rooms and the museum will again be open to the public.
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0110307: David Tennant Films at Margam Castle
When television viewers tune in to the new season of "Doctor Who" they just might catch a glimpse of an unexpected extra in scenes filmed at Margam Castle, a Tudor-Gothic revival fortress that presides over the 1,000 acres of Margam Country Park in Port Talbot, South Wales. David Tennant, the show's 10th Time Lord, and comedienne Catherine Tate, portraying the Doctor's latest sidekick, stepped in front of the camera in late October 2007 at the 19th century sandstone structure, where legend states that the ghostly figure of Robert Scott, a gamekeeper that met his untimely demise at the castle, still meanders up and down the venue's staircase, and is known for slamming doors and throwing objects at those who disturb the lair.
Sci-fi fans can tour this new "Doctor Who" filming site during the summer months, when the castle's Great Hallway, including its spectrally-strolled staircase, is open to visitors. Margam County Park is open to the public throughout the year.
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110207: Sunny Leone Engaged
As adult entertainment star Sunny Leone prepares for the release of her upcoming Vivid video "Sunny Loves Matt," the 2003 Penthouse Pet of the Year is also making arrangements for her walk down the aisle with her leading man. Following a four-year romance, the Canadian-born beauty will say "I do" to Matt Erickson, a senior executive in the adult industry, in a wedding ceremony to be held in March 2008, Sify.com reports.
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110107: Wedding of Malaysian Movie Star Erra Fazira
Illuminating the night sky over Tman Tun Dr Ismail in Kuala Lumpur, a display of pyrotechnics visually expressed the joy felt by actress Erra Fazira and her love, Engku Emran Datuk Engku Zainal Abidin, moments after they were pronounced husband and wife in a ceremony held October 26, 2007. The movie star / Miss Malaysia 1992, who had donned a white Jovian Mandagie creation for her September 7, 2007 engagement ceremony, once again wore white as she slipped a wedding band on to her groom's finger and lovingly kissed his hand. According to The Malay Mail, 400 guests had gathered at Puteri restaurant to witness the late evening exchange of vows and enjoy slices of a pulut kuning cake decorated with a bride and groom wedding cake topper during the reception.
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