Seth Meyers Marries Longtime Girlfriend Alexi Ashe

by Sierra Marquina Sun., Sep. 1, 2013 4:35 PM PDT

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Jokes over! Seth Meyers is officially a married man. 

The funnyman married longtime girlfriend and human rights lawyer Alexi Ashe in Martha's Vineyard on Sunday in front of family and friends.

"They are so in love and really excited for their big day," a source told People. "They [were] really excited to celebrate their big day with all their close friends and family."

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Meyer described how he popped the question to his ladylove to the mag, saying, "I tied [the ring] in a bow around our dog's collar. I just had to sit there looking at the dog. I was like, 'The dog's going to eat the ring!'"

Luckily, that wasn't the case.

Ashe reportedly met the comedian at a mutual friend's wedding a few years back and has been smitten ever since.

A source told the mag in 2011 that Meyers is "very excited for the next phase of his life" and that "he's known that she's The One for a while, but it was all about timing."

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Why This Is the Best Dancing With the Stars Cast Ever (Plus, Our Pick for the Season 17 Winner)

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Welcome to the best season of Dancing With the Stars ever.

Unlike past seasons, where the best we could say is that it could always be worse, this season we're saying it couldn't get any better! Sure, if you're going to get technical, it could be better, if any big stars actually signed on to compete. Angelina Jolie, you wanna cha-cha? 

But this season has working actors who are currently relevant. And that's close enough! Which brings us to our first, possibly most controversial point: Is Amber Riley the most "famous" star the show has had?

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We're using star in the classical Hollywood sense of the word here. Someone with a bankable talent, who has (recently) worked in something (fairly) legit. Amber was a series regular on one of the most popular shows of the decade, Glee, for three seasons and was reoccurring for one more.

Sure, it's a slippery slop into obscurity when you're written off of Glee, but Amber's character, Mercedes, hasn't been, technically. She's returning for at least one more episode in the upcoming season, with the possibility of being in more left open. Plus, even if she were officially written off, her show was on within the past year. That's more than most other contestants who can say.

Anyway, it's something to think about. 

As far as nonstar stars, the bread and butter of the DWTS world, Snooki is more relevant than most reality stars that have competed on the show. She has her own series on MTV and a handful of other moneymaking enterprises. She's someone we still talk about and not because she was the latest victim of a death hoax. Or because she died.

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As for stars of the past and the general category of "miscellaneous" persons that DWTS curates, this season banks fairly newsworthy people: Valerie Harper will be one to watch and will surely make it past at least the first elimination, with America guaranteed to root for her in light of her recent battle with brain cancer (which is now close to being in remission).

And Leah Remini, who this summer has single handedly taken on Scientology. Perhaps she can reenact her dramatic exit from the church via an interpretive dance? That's on our wish list, for sure.

And the biggest get of all: Bill Nye, the Science Guy!

Can you believe Bill Nye is going to be on Dancing With the Stars?!!!

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Now, for some early predictions. Please...

First Eliminated: Bill Engvall. Though the comedian probably has quite a few fans in Middle America, we're expect that his dance moves (or lack there of) will lead him to an early demise.

Most Dramatic: Elizabeth Berkley. We're basically expecting a toned-down version of Showgirls. Look alive, FCC.

Biggest Surprise: Snooki. While she may be best known for grinding on guido gorilla juiceheads in the club, Snooki has a history in cheer and dance that we think will serve her well.

Winner: Bill Nye

What? We can dream, right?!

Real Top Three:

3. Christina Milian

2. Keyshawn Johnson

Winner: Corbin Bleau

Pop star, football player, former Disney kid. It basically predicts itself.

PHOTOS: Check out the entire cast of Dancing With the Stars, Season 17

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Zac Efron Flaunts Sexy Washboard Abs on Set of Neighbors

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Zac Efron looks yummier than the food he's barbecuing.

The 25-year-old looks sexier than ever as he flaunts his washboard abs while grilling food during a backyard bash in his new movie Neighbors.

Efron plays the head of a frat house who doesn't exactly get along with his neighbors, a couple played by Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne in the comedy, which is due out in May 2014.

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Although the actor's hunky appearance is no surprise to anyone, costar Rogen couldn't help but comment about just how good-looking Efron is.

"Zac Efron is incredibly handsome," he said at an event in May. "I did a scene with him, and we're both shirtless, and it was a very humbling experience. I marveled at the fact that we're literally the same species."

We marvel at him all the time.

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Justin Timberlake and Ben Affleck's Runner, Runner Official Trailer Released—Watch Now!

Justin Timberlake and Ben Affleck are joining forces in the upcoming flick, Runner, Runner.

The first official trailer was released Wednesday, giving a glimpse at the fast-paced action thriller that's based on real events.

In it, Affleck plays a wealthy businessman, thanks to his successful (and less-than-legal) online poker companies. Timberlake takes on the role of a Princeton student who takes a bite out of the competitive online gambling world.

After learning that Affleck is more enemy than friend, and that he's in serious trouble with the law, JT is left fighting for what's left of his fortune.

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The two battle it out in what appears to be the movie to see this fall.

The flick also stars Anthony Mackie and Gemma Arterton. Runner, Runner hits theaters Sept. 27.

And while Affleck is taking his turn at playing the bad guy, it's only a matter of time before he's donning a batsuit for his role as Batman. It was announced last month that the hunky Hollywood actor would be taking on the coveted character for the Man of Steel sequel alongside Henry Cavill's portrayal of Superman.

During an interview on Fresh 102.7's Jim and Kim Show Timberlake spoke out in support of his Runner costar's ability to take on the bat role, despite tons of casting criticism.

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"I worked with Ben last summer and I've seen his process. I think he's a brilliant filmmaker. I think he's an extreme talent, so he could surprise a lot of people."

But when Justin was asked if he'd want to play Robin, he answered with a laugh, "Not a chance in hell," clarifying, "I ain't playin' Robin. I have no aspiration to ever be a superhero in a movie. Now villain? I'll tell you the villain I want to play more than anything because I grew up loving Batman, funny enough, is the Riddler. The Riddler is my favorite villain."

"The Riddler was like a sociopath," he added. "He was proper crazy. So if I'm gonna play crazy, I'm wanna play proper crazy."

"I'm ready," he said. "The Riddler. Gimme a call."

Now that would be awesome!

Check out Affleck and Timberlake onscreen together in the full movie trailer above!

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Beyoncé and Jay Z Board Luxury Yacht: Get the Scoop!

 XPOSUREPHOTOS.COM And this is how Beyoncé and Jay Z enjoy a little R&R.

The birthday girl and her rapper hubby were spotted Monday boarding a yacht in Formentera, Spain, where the twosome took some time to relax with daughter Blue Ivy.

Queen Bey looked fab as she flaunted her short blond bob, sporting a leopard print cover-up while carrying a large camera. She left her sky-high heels behind as she stepped on the boat barefoot, while the "Tom Ford" singer received a helping hand from the staff.

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The twosome appears to have chartered the Galactica Star yacht for their getaway, which features an abundance of A-list amenities, including a sauna, fully equipped bar and a Jacuzzi pool with a glass bottom located on the main deck, which allows for natural light to pour into the beach club directly below.

There's also a stunning balcony outside the master cabin, as well as a helipad on the foredeck, which can also serve as a lounging area.

Custom built in 2013 by Heesen Yachts, the 213-foot, 3-inch ship has an exterior styled by Omega Architects, offers accommodations for twelve guests in six suites and can also carry a crew of 13 onboard.

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Sounds pretty fabulous, right?!

Oh, what we wouldn't give for a day in the life of Bey and Jay.

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Kasparov: Cracks in Putin's Russia

Russia's top opposition leader Alexei Navalny hugs his wife Yulia in the courtroom in Kirov on July 19, 2013.Important trial outcomes are decided well in advance and with little need for evidence, writes Garry KasparovThe motivations for Navalny's brief respite are unclear but it likely reflects factional infighting inside the Kremlin, he saysKasparov believes success for Navalny's campaign would change the atmosphere of the countryEditor's note: Garry Kasparov is a world chess champion and human rights activist. He is the chairman of the Russian United Civil Front and the New York-based Human Rights Foundation, which holds the annual Oslo Freedom Forum. Kasparov is a frequent speaker on decision-making, strategy, risk, and technology, especially the area of human-machine collaboration. His book "How Life Imitates Chess" has been translated into over 20 languages." He can be found on Facebook here.

(CNN) -- Strange things happened in a small courtroom in the Russian city of Kirov last week. Moscow mayoral candidate, and my colleague in the Russian opposition, Alexei Navalny, was convicted July 18 on concocted embezzlement charges in the type of political show trial that Josef Stalin favored long before his spiritual successor President Vladimir Putin embraced them.

Then, the very next morning, the same prosecutor asked for Navalny's release pending his appeal. It was a move so unexpected that an incredulous Navalny asked the court to make sure the prosecutor had not been swapped for an identical twin overnight.

That something surprising happened in a Russian courtroom is itself surprising. As with our so-called elections, important trial outcomes are decided well in advance and with little need for evidence. (When the Kirov judge went to his chambers to deliberate over Navalny's release, one wit tweeted "the Skype connection to Moscow must be particularly slow today.")

Chess champion and human rights activist, Garry KasparovThe judicial process and the democratic process in Russia are both elaborate mockeries created to distract the citizenry at home and to help Western leaders avoid confronting the awkward fact that Russia has returned to a police state while they stood by or, in many cases, while they eagerly did business with the repressive Putin regime.

That this strange occurrence happened to the most prominent member of the anti-Putin opposition movement is therefore shocking and meaningful. In Putin's Russia, political dissidents simply do not get out of jail. Mikhail Khodorkovsky, once Russia's wealthiest man, has been imprisoned since his October 2003 arrest for the "crime" of disloyalty to Putin.

Everyone knows his jail term is exactly as long as Putin's stay in power, no shorter and no longer. It is no coincidence that Navalny's sentence will leave him in prison safely beyond the 2018 presidential elections.

The motivations for Navalny's brief respite are unclear, and will likely always remain so, but it likely reflects factional infighting inside the Kremlin. Putin's main allies, the security and intelligence forces known as the siloviki, advocate ever-greater repression. They want to jail every opposition leader and activist and prevent any legitimate expression of democracy.

Former Putin classmate Alexander Bastrykin is the leader and symbol of the siloviki camp. As former top prosecutor and current chief of the powerful Investigative Committee, Bastrykin is the administration's main weapon against political and social resistance.

Apparently Bastrykin is not all powerful, however, and Navalny's hurried release counts as a defeat for his authority. But it is not clear for whom it was a victory. Navalny is running for mayor in Moscow in what was expected at the start to be another electoral charade. But incumbent mayor Sergey Sobyanin -- worried about a repeat of the 2011 protests against the blatantly fraudulent parliamentary elections which brought hundreds of thousands onto the streets, actually helped Navalny get on the ballot.

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Sobyanin is hardly a democrat, but his selfish interests may work to bring democracy back to Russia. Conjecture aside, Navalny's quick release was either incompetence or high-level internal sabotage -- and neither possibility is good news for Putin.

The siloviki live in a pseudo-Soviet bubble, working to keep the lid of repression down as tightly as possible for as long as possible. But others, including Sobyanin, look ahead and realize that taking this path will make the eventual explosion of opposition even stronger. Some of them are ambitious enough to chafe at Putin's obvious intent to hold power for life. They are far from liberal reformers, of course, and are seeking to advance their own interests. But at the moment those interests are leading them to undermine Putin's iron grip on every lever of power.

This matters, because the policeman on the Moscow street gets his strength from the knowledge that his superiors will support him unconditionally. He can crack open a protester's skull knowing his captain will defend his action. The captain knows the colonel will defend him because the general will protect him, the judges will protect them, and so on all the way up to the plushest chair in Putin's office.

This unbroken chain is critical and a public weakening of the links at the top means Red Square moves a bit closer to Tahrir Square. The protests that erupted after Navalny's conviction were the largest unsanctioned rallies since 2011 and the police let them happen nearly without incident. (The prosecution's request to release Navalny was made immediately after the verdict was read.) There is doubt in the ranks because they sense doubt at the top. If Navalny is set free, wonders the police captain, should he give the order to beat those protesters demonstrating in his name?

This may be only a brief moment of hesitation, but it is real. Cracks are appearing in the façade elsewhere as well. Mikhail Prokhorov, the oligarch who pretended to be an opposition candidate in last year's presidential election without saying a word against Putin, is now openly supporting Yaroslavl mayor Yevgeny Urlashov after he was arrested on bribery charges. (Kremlin partners do not suffer such indignities.)

Another Prokhorov ally, Yevgeny Roizman, is running for the mayoralty of Russia's third-largest city, Yekaterinburg. The most popular slogans during last week's spontaneous rallies were "Svoboda!" ("Freedom!") and "Putin vor!" ("Putin's a thief!") The situation looks increasingly unbalanced. A new wave of mass protests could force the Putin regime to find out how loyal its security forces really are.

Navalny is still convicted and he may be allowed to run for mayor only to attempt to discredit him before jailing him. If he gains too much support he can be locked up at any time, or worse, as he well knows, although this would create just the sort of scandal Sobyanin would like to avoid in his quest to appear to be a legitimately elected official. But the election might not be as easy as they think. In last year's presidential election Putin received 47% of the vote in Moscow -- and those are the official numbers, not real ones -- despite epic fraud and despite facing no real opposition. Can Sobyanin then be expected to surpass the 50% needed to avoid a second ballot without resorting to the same tactics that spawned outrage in 2011?

Navalny is a real fighter and he has thousands of enthusiastic volunteers to campaign for him and to closely observe the election process on September 8. There are only bad choices for the Kremlin at this point. Their fear of Navalny and the movement he represents is provoking conflict and confusion.

In the movie "Groundhog Day", Bill Murray's character wakes up in Andie MacDowell's arms after an eternity of repeating the same day over and over. "Something is... different," he says. "Good or bad?" she asks. "Anything different is good," he answers. Something different happened in Kirov last week and my optimism tells me it was a positive sign. After more than 13 years of predictable repression under Putin, anything different is good.

We should not let avid speculation distract us from the cruel reality of Navalny's situation -- and of Putin's Russia. The lives of opposition members and journalists are worth very little. A man will spend five years in a labor camp for nothing more than speaking openly his opposition to Vladimir Putin. Navalny's former colleague, Pyotr Ofitserov, refused to testify against him and got a four-year sentence. He has five young children. And for every case you hear about, there are dozens of others forming this new generation of political prisoners under Putin.

The big picture is important, but we lose our humanity if we lose sight of the real people whose stories make up that picture. Success for Navalny's campaign in Moscow, any demonstration that he has substantial popular support, would change the atmosphere of the country and give these prisoners hope. And it would give us all hope that real change is on the way.

READ: What's behind Navalny's conviction?

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Bananas thrown at Italy's first black minister

By Holly Yan, Lauren Russell and Boriana Milanova, CNN July 29, 2013 -- Updated 1033 GMT (1833 HKT)Integration Minister Cecile Kyenge -- pictured in June -- is Italy's first black government minister.Cecile Kyenge has been the target of death threats and racist antics She became Italy's first black government minister in April Newspaper editor says the bad economy has contributed to racial tensions

(CNN) -- Racist taunts against Italy's first black minister, Cecile Kyenge, took another ugly turn over the weekend when someone hurled bananas at her during a rally.

Kyenge's appointment as Italy's minister of integration three months ago isn't sitting well with right-wing radicals whose racial slurs and antics have overshadowed her tenure.

The banana incident is just the latest.

It took place Friday in Cervia, where Kyenge was speaking to supporters. A man popped up out of the crowd and launched two bananas toward the podium, Kyenge spokesman Cosimo Torlo said.

The bananas fell short of the stage, landing between the first and second row of spectators.

Giancarlo Mazzuca, chief editor of the daily newspaper Il Giorno, was sitting two chairs away from Kyenge.

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Police haven't found the person who hurled the bananas. There will be increased security around the minister, Torlo said.

Kyenge shrugged off the episode -- as she has with the other incidents.

In a Twitter post, she called it a sad waste of food when so many people are dying of hunger.

Kyenge, who was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, moved to Italy in the 1980s to study medicine. She became an Italian citizen and is an ophthalmologist in Modena.

While her ascent to a top government position reflects the success of immigrants, it also has stoked nativism.

Ominous mannequins

Just before Kyenge arrived for Friday's rally, a group smeared blood-red paint and anti-immigrant messages onto mannequins.

"Immigration kills," read signs attached to the dummies.

The far-right political group Forza Nuova ("New Force") claimed responsibility for the mannequins.

The scene was also littered with fliers that said Italy's future growth depends on "protecting the Italian identity," according to the ANSA news agency.

Insults from other politicians

Two weeks ago, Italian Sen. Roberto Calderoli likened Kyenge to an orangutan. Calderoli, a member of the anti-immigration Northern League party, made the remarks at a political rally.

"I love animals -- bears and wolves, as everyone knows -- but when I see the pictures of Kyenge, I cannot but think of, even if I'm not saying she is one, the features of an orangutan," he was quoted as saying.

After his comments were published, Calderoli said "if I've offended her, I apologize."

"It was a joke, a comment in a joking way. There was nothing particularly against her," he said. "It was just my impression. ... It is all very well that she be a minister but in her own country. Given that this government needs to govern Italy, I hope that it is done by Italians."

Kyenge responded diplomatically, saying Calderoli "does not need to ask forgiveness to me, but he should rather reflect on the political and institutional role that he carries. It is on this that he needs to make a profound reflection also to then apologize."

She added, "Also, he must go beyond putting everything on a personal level. I think the time has come for us to study the problem of communication."

Death threats

Kyenge has also received death threats before visiting an area where the Northern League is powerful.

A local politician recently said on Facebook that Kyenge should be raped so she can understand the pain felt by victims of crime, which some politicians blame on immigrants.

She's been called a "Congolese monkey," "Zulu" and "the black anti-Italian." One Northern League official said "she seems like a great housekeeper" but "not a government minister."

Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta appealed to Northern League leader Roberto Maroni to "close this chapter right away."

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Tensions over immigrants

Italy has been experiencing its highest level of unemployment in more than 20 years.

In tough times, some Italians focus their anger on immigrants, Mazzuca, the newspaper editor, told CNN.

"The economic crisis is worsening the situation," he said. "Jobs that until a few years ago wouldn't have even been considered by Italians are now becoming precious."

There have recently been more and more reports of Italians beating foreigners, particularly street vendors, Mazzuca said.

He said doesn't believe that Italians generally are racists and hopes Kyenge will be able to ease racial tensions.

"I really think that Kyenge is the right person in the right place," he said. "As an eye doctor, she is able to see in the distance."

Journalist Livia Borghese and CNN's Hada Messia contributed to this report.

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Shailene Woodley, Theo James & More Divergent Stars Explain Faction Life—Watch Now!

For the characters living in the dystopian world created by Divergent author Veronica Roth, the phrase "Faction Before Blood" is a way of life.

But what does it really mean to be a part of a faction? Roth, along with the stars of the highly anticipated movie adaptation, explain the idea of living a certain lifestyle that corresponds to the five factions introduced in the novel in an official and newly released clip from Summit Entertainment.

"At some point in everybody's life, you have to decide if you're gonna stick with the way you were raised or listen to your own internal compass?" Roth asks.

WATCH: Divergent trailer debuts during VMAs

The book describes five factions—Amity, Candor, Erudite, Abnegation and Dauntless—or ways of life, and as actress Shailene Woodley, who plays the main character Tris, explains, "In the Divergent world, once you leave the nest, there is no going back."

Woodley adds, "These paradigms of thinking—compassion, honesty, intelligence, selflessness and bravery—represents society."

Meanwhile, Theo James, who takes on the role of Four in the movie, further explains, "After so many years of war and pain, humanity has a reached a time where the only way they perceive themselves to survive is to create a new system of democracy, and that is splitting ourselves into five different ways of thinking—five factions."

Watch the clip to hear more and to see footage from the film!

PHOTOS: Soak up the Divergent vibe

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Zach Braff Wants to "Set the Bar Really High" for Kickstarter Movies: Star Dishes From the Set!

Zach Braff has already proved he knows how to direct (See: indie-classic Garden State), but he knows that he's got something new to prove with his latest project.

"If this is the test case for this way of financing a movie, I want to set the bar really, really high," the Scrubs star told E! News from the set of Wish I Was Here, the Kickstarter-financed film he's currently directing and starring in after cowriting the script with his brother Adam Braff.

Though Braff was initally criticized by some fellow stars for soliciting funds from average Joes, ultimately more than 46,000 donors contributed upward of $3.1 million—and it's game on!

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Wish I Was Here also stars Kate Hudson, Jim Parsons, Josh Gad, Ashley Greene, Mandy Patinkin, Joey King and Braff's former Scrubs BFF Donald Faison, so apparently not all of Hollywood disapproved.

"What fascinated me more than anything was the process of this Kickstarter campaign and getting the money through crowd-funding," Gad also told E! "It really does feel like you're making a movie for the people."

And Braff is letting the people speak.

"If any of these 46,000 people email us or contact us they get a response that day, hopefully within a couple of hours, depending on how crazy we are," Braff said. "All questions are answered quickly...We treat them like they're guests at the fanciest hotel and we're the concierge."

That would make Jennifer Terry, whose first movie date with her husband was Garden State, a VIP. She contributed $10,000 and is actually going to be in Braff's movie.

Watch the clip to see what Jennifer has to say about living the dream—and find out how Braff recently fulfilled two of his own childhood dreams!

For more scoop about your favorite stars' latest projects, tune into E! News on weeknights at 7 p.m. & 11:30 p.m.

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Jamie-Lynn Sigler Welcomes a Baby Boy With Fiancé Cutter Dykstra

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Mamma mia!

Jamie-Lynn Sigler welcomed a baby boy this afternoon in Los Angeles, her first child with fiancé Cutter Dykstra.

"Everyone is happy and healthy," a rep for the former Sopranos actress told Us Weekly. No other information—such as their son's name—was immediately available.

Sigler, 31, first revealed that she was pregnant in February, two weeks after announcing her engagement to her baseball player boyfriend via a twitpic that showed off her lovely ring.

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The actress, who most recently starred in the sitcom Guys With Kids, went the photographic route again when she revealed the baby's sex in March—she had her nails painted baby blue and polish maker Sally Hansen captured the moment for posterity.

Friends including Lea Michele, Lance Bass, JoAnna Garcia Swisher and Beverley Mitchell gathered for a baby shower in Sigler's honor on Aug. 3 at the Thompson Beverly Hills hotel.

The menu for the afternoon soiree, which took place inside Caulfield's Bar and Dining Room, included mimosas (for the guests, not the guest of honor!) and comfort foods like pancakes, fried chicken and cake.

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Farrah Abraham Wants You to Buy Her a $1000 Pair of Glitter Heels—Check Out Her Amazon Wishlist

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Yes, this is really happening.

Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham decided to put together an Amazon wishlist and—wait for it—is asking her fans to purchase the items she has selected. And they're not cheap, either!

Farrah's wishlist includes a $1,489 bookcase, a $100 toaster, a $1089 pair of glitter pumps, a $700 coffee table, a $900 Sherri Hill dress and a dining table worth $1,299, just to name a few. All together (including gift ideas for her daughter Sophia), the 22-year-old is asking for nearly $11,000 worth of stuff.

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In the About Me section, Abraham wrote, "I love clothes, accesorie?s, dresses, heels, kitchen cookware, and who knows some other cool home stuff to decorate, and as always I think about my daughter too when I see something she's gotta have that's a must as well :) Thank you for brighteni?ng my day, and giving me a gift that counts and will always be memorable , Hugs & Lo?ve Farrah Abraham"

There's no clear reason for this list—Farrah's birthday was in May and well, it's a little early to be thinking about Christmas—but maybe the reality star just wanted some help acquiring some essential items, like a chrome scarf holder.

Because clearly, that seven-figure settlement she got for her porn tape with James Deen won't help.

PHOTOS: See Farrah Abraham's modeling pics

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Birthday Boy John Stamos Is E! News' Hottie of the Year!

Congratulations, John Stamos!

Our favorite TV uncle, who just recently turned 50 years old, was honored with a very special award from the ladies of E! News.

"Stamos, if you're watching, the ladies here at E! would like to give you an honorary 'Hottie of the Year Award,'" Terrence Jenkins announced during the show, and added, "which you can only claim in person."

Ah, there's always a catch. Although, we don't mind this minor technicality (John Stamos in studio? Yes, please!).

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"So call us, text us or tweet us to have a belated birthday bash on our E! set," Jenkins continues.

"We're serious! There'll be cake, balloon animals, Tom will perform 'Kokomo' and we'll even try to get Kristin Dos Santos to stop by."

Did you hear that, Stamos? There'll be cake!

The Full House star celebrated his special day last Monday with none other than his mama. "last few hours being 40 w/ the woman that birthed me. She said conception (in vegas) was so much fun- i said TMI," he shared  with his Twitter followers.

PHOTOS: John Stamos parties with his Full House fam

After spending time with family, Stamos hinted that he was heading on vacation in a private airplane.

"Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional," he tweeted as he posed on the runway with a giant "Happy Birthday" balloon.

The celebration continued with a blowout bash on Monday alongside his TV family (so cute!). Bob Saget, Candace Cameron Bure, Ashley Olsen and Lori Loughlin (aka Danny, D.J., Michelle and Aunt Becky) all attended the star-studded Los Angeles event.

We just want to keep the party going. Is that wrong?

Make sure to tune into E! News weeknights at 7 p.m. & 11:30 p.m.

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Bachelorette Star DeAnna Pappas Pregnant With Her First Child—Check Out Her Baby Bump!

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DeAnna Pappas ultimately looked for love in exactly the right place.

And now the onetime Bachelorette star is expecting her first child with husband Stephen Stagliano.

"We are so thrilled to finally have the news out! Baby on the way!!!!" Pappas tweeted along with a profile pic of her body that showed off her already prominent baby bump.

"Oh yeah!!! Gonna be a daddy...Yeah. my wife @DeAnnaPappas is even more beautiful pregnant!" Stagliano chimed in, after which he and the missus were flooded with congratulatory tweets, including one from Ali Fedotowsky.

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"Just saw your announcement. Amazing!" Pappas' fellow former Bachelorette tweeted tonight.

Pappas also quoted congrats from former Bachelor Jason Mesnick and asked for some tips in return: "@jason_mesnick: So happy for @DeAnnaPappas @StephenStag" thanks buddy! Let the parenting advice begin!!"

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She and Stagliano (brother of former Bachelorette contestant Michael Stagliano) tied the knot on Oct. 22, 2011, in Georgia. Her big premarital bash in Las Vegas was featured on an episode of Oxygen's My Bachelorette Party.

Pappas was briefly engaged to Jesse Csincsak after accepting his proposal at the end of the fourth season of The Bachelorette. They broke up in 2009 and, just a few months later, she met her future husband at the season-five taping of The Bachelorette: The Men Tell All special.

The expectant mom told People, which first reported the pregnancy news, that her and Stagliano's first child is due Feb. 8—four days after her hubby's birthday.

"I told him all he's getting for his birthday this year is a baby!" Pappas joked.

Congratulations to the parents-to-be!

PHOTOS: Where are DeAnna's fellow Bachelorettes now?

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Bikini Shot of the Day: Irina Shayk Shows Off Her Beautiful Bod in New Swimwear Campaign

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Actually, make that bikini shots of the day.

Less than a week after we had the pleasure of seeing Chrissy Teigen flaunt her fabulous figure for Beach Bunny Swimwear's bridal line, along comes Irina Shayk to do the same for the popular bikini line.

And needless to say, the 27-year-old Russian model doesn't disappoint either.

In addition to Teigen, Shayk also follows in the gorgeous footsteps of Kate Upton, who also beautifully showed off the brand's titillating two-pieces recently as well.

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OK. We'll stop writing, so you can resume staring.

You're welcome.

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Jennifer Hudson's Built-In Knee Pads: Gotta Have It or Make It Stop?

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We didn't take Jennifer Hudson for the B-Boy type, but in these patched-up pants she looks ready to do a knee spin or two.

We've seen motorcycle pants, printed jeans, and even pants with an entire skirt attached, but bottoms featuring built-in knee pads may be a fashion first. Were these designed by a dancer? Or maybe a gardener? Or is there actually a chance that JHud popped two holes in her knees and needed a quick patch?

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If so, we wish she'd gone with a different color. Something about the blue stands out in the wrong way against these slick black slacks. It almost takes the chic look down a notch—though little can ruin a JHud outfit these days on account of her top notch bod. 

In the end we're afraid we can only approve of this attire if it is in fact designed for an immediate dance break. Otherwise these bottoms get relegated to our, "make it stop," files. Agree or disagree?

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Michael Douglas Yachting, Planning to Attend Film Festival in France in Wake of Separation From Catherine Zeta-Jones

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Michael Douglas is carrying on across the pond.

A few days before he and wife Catherine Zeta-Jones revealed via their reps that they were "taking some time apart to evaluate and work on their marriage," the actor enjoyed time aboard a yacht off the coast of Sardinia while vacationing with friends in Europe.

Douglas took to the water on Sunday; was in Nice, France, yesterday for dinner at La Petite Maison; and at some point he'll be flying north to attend the Deauville American Film Festival, which kicks off Friday with a screening of Behind the Candelabra.

A rep for the fest confirmed to E! News that Douglas, who scored an Emmy nomination for his portrayal of Liberace, and director Stephen Soderbergh (but no Matt Damon) are scheduled to be there to represent the film.

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Oddly enough, he and Zeta-Jones were first introduced in 1998 at that event, where, Zeta-Jones later told Parade magazine, Douglas immediately informed her, "I want to father your children."

They tied the knot on Nov. 18, 2000, and have two kids together, 13-year-old son Dylan and 10-year-old daughter Carys.

Sources have told E! News that Douglas and Zeta-Jones, who were last photographed together at the 40th Chaplin Award gala in NYC on April 22, have otherwise been leading separate lives for the past 18 months.

"Michael has not been happy for a long time. They grew apart," one insider tells us. "He is a fantastic father and his kids are his main concern...He wants Catherine to be happy, but they have been struggling for a long time."

"Her issues and his cancer have been very stressful for the pair of them," the source added. "Their friends are shocked. None of them ever thought Michael would leave her."

Zeta-Jones has remained at their home in Bedford, N.Y., while Douglas—who initially moved into a converted barn on a friend's property in Bedford—has lately been living at their Central Park West residence in Manhattan.

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Jessica Szohr & Ed Westwick Back On? Gossip Girl Costars Spotted Grocery Shopping Together

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Either Ed Westwick and Jessica Szohr decided to get back together or they're just playing nice.

The on-again, off-again couple, who was currently broken up as far as their relationship status was concerned, was spotted grocery shopping together at a Whole Foods market in West Hollywood on Sunday.

However, the Gossip Girl costars made sure to play coy, and never presented an opportunity to be photographed together, walking in and out within minutes of each other.

Sneaky.

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Each celeb was dressed super cazh for their errand outing.

Westwick wore light denim jeans with a baseball cap and black T-shirt that said "This is Beckham range" as he pushed a full cart of groceries. Meanwhile, Szohr, who was snacking on some watermelon, looked hipster-chic in a ripped dark gray shirt with boyfriend jeans, a straw hat and large Louis Vuitton handbag.

Additionally, a source tells E! News that the duo was eating sandwiches together at Jersey Mike's in West Hollywood on Friday.

The couple, who began dating in 2008, broke up in early 2010. Reports then claimed they were back on after being spotted all over Chicago for Lollapalooza "definitely acting like a couple" later that year, however they never confirmed being exclusive again. Additionally, Westwick dished on being a single man in June 2012.

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Keira Knightley Is All Smiles While Stepping Out in London Sans Husband James Righton

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Keira Knightley is enjoying a night on the town.

The 28-year-old actress recently stepped out in London for a night out with pals sans hubby James Righton.

The Brit beauty was all smiles while arriving at local pub The Royal Oak. Knightley was dressed casually in ballet flats, black tights, black skirt and a black and white blouse tied at her stomach. She completed her simple look with a chic black Chanel bag.

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Knightley headed into the pub with a male friend on crutches and was later seen hopping into the back of a car to head home. Although her hubby wasn't in tow, she seemed happy during the casual night out.

Knightley and Righton married in the South of France back in early May. Close family and friends watched as they tied the knot in a private 10-minute long ceremony.

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Fashion Face-off: Taylor Swift vs. Rihanna in Long-Sleeved LBD's

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It's a strange day in fashion history when Taylor Swift is wearing the same thing as Rihanna.

We typically see the "Trouble" singer in something much more glam and the Diamonds World Tour headliner in something much more insane, but this time their wardrobe worlds collided in something that feels like a stretch for both their styles.

VIDEO: See what happened when One Direction faced Taylor Swift for the first time since her Harry Styles split!

RiRi's Balmain mini is borderline boring in comparison to what we've seen the "Stay" singer in lately. It doesn't have sheer panels, fatigue print or her name all over it! That said it is insanely short and somewhat see-through, so at least her edge is still mostly intact.

Tay-Tay goes for that same edgy VMA's moment in this equally tight take, but her plunging V neckline isn't plunging enough, nor is that skirt quite as mini. 

If this is a battle of who looks better, our answer is Taylor. But the question is who looks hotter, there is no question in our book. What's your say?

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Tyra Banks Rocks a Bikini in the Caribbean—See the Pic!

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Looking fierce, Tyra Banks!

The 39-year-old stunner was spotted Sunday on a vacation with a group of pals in the Caribbean, where she was snapped showing off her trim figure in a printed two-piece on the beach.

Banks looked fabulous in a low-cut gray swimsuit top with gold detailing, opting to keep her curves under wraps with a patterned sarong while proving she still knows how to work a bikini better than the rest.

She wore minimal makeup as she strolled in the sand with her long hair down, book and water bottle in hand, before relaxing on a lounge chair and treating herself to a tropical cocktail.

PHOTO: Tyra Banks steps out without makeup

The former Victoria's Secret angel and host of the popular reality competition series America's Next Top Model recently opened up about the pressure to be pin-thin in Hollywood, recalling the moment she realized a few curves wouldn't kill her career.

"I don't believe in diets," she told Us Weekly at Wednesday's screening of the upcoming cycle of her reality show.

"To me, it's like, I lost weight a couple of years ago and that just changed the way I ate, it changed the way I thought," she explained. "I actually got too thin because I have tunnel vision. So when they said this is what you have to do, I was too strict, and I realized I needed to cheat way more because it didn't look good. I didn't realize I was too thin until I started seeing pictures and I thought, 'Oh, I don't like that. That doesn't look good.' I need some ass."

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But that doesn't mean there aren't parts of her body she'd still prefer to change.

"I have too much cellulite right now," she confessed. "The shape is fine, but, honey, I have on stockings! I can't do short skirts without stockings anymore, so I don't like that."

Whatever you say, girl. We think you look great!

PHOTOS: See more stars in bikinis!

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George Clooney's Wackiest Faces on the Venice Film Festival Red Carpet

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What ever happened to a good ol' fashioned smile on the red carpet? Apparently, that's just not enough for George Clooney.

The Oscar-winner is busy attending the Venice International Film Festival and it appears the actor is doing a whole lot more than flashing his pearling whites.

While promoting his new movie with Sandra Bullock titled Gravity, the 52-year-old hunk appeared to be having a blast on and off the carpet.

As he walked hand-in-hand with his sexy costar, the actor provided quite the show for photographers as he laughed at jokes, mugged at the photogs and even asked one person to wait one minute.

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With Bullock by his side, should we really be surprised to see the actor's hilarious antics?

As Clooney tries to keep it professional, (Hey, he is single and one of People's sexiest men alive) we've decided to compile all of the actor's wacky and crazy facial expressions.

PHOTOS: Check out all of the memorable faces of George Clooney

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Robin Thicke and Paula Patton Escape Miley Cyrus VMAs Drama With Beach Vacation

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It's time to escape!

Robin Thicke took his wife, Paula Patton, and their son, Julian, on a beach getaway amid the flurry of MTV VMA reactions over his performance with Miley Cyrus.

The music man and his beautiful family were spotted stepping out of the ocean in Miami after a day of playing in the waves.

Robin made sure to keep his shirt on while Paula looked sensational in a brown string bikini. What a bod!

Paula helped the couple's little one play in the ocean and carried him towards the sand towards the end of the day.

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It looks like a little rest and relaxation was precisely what the doctor ordered for the media-frenzied singer.

Despite his mother being less than thrilled with his duet of "Blurred Lines" with the former Disney starlet, it appears that his wife was much more comfortable.

Gloria Loring, opened up to OMG! Insider about what she thought of the scantily clad, ultra-suggestive number.

"I don't understand what Miley Cyrus is trying to do," she said. "I just keep thinking of her mother and father watching this. I was not expecting her to be putting her butt that close to my son. The problem is, now I can never unsee it."

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Meanwhile, Paula was reportedly not as bothered by the whole ordeal.

According to TMZ, the stunning actress knew from the get-go that things were going to get heated onstage and wasn't surprised at all by Cyrus' crotch-grabbing and groping.

Then again, she did let him prance around with a few naked models in his rather explicit "Blurred Lines" music video.

Either way, there's nothing like some quality family time!

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Inside Catherine Zeta-Jones' Solo Life: Riding Horses, Spending Time With Mom in the Suburbs While Michael Douglas Stays in Manhattan

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You never know what's going on behind the candelabra.

Though Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas only revealed today that they are "taking some time apart" to work on their marriage, they may have been living separately since as early as last year.

Douglas left their Bedford, N.Y., estate 18 months ago for a bachelor pad a few miles away and now spends the majority of his time at their Central Park West home in Manhattan, N.Y., E! News has learned.

"He loves it there, it's where most of his friends are, and he can go about his business in privacy," says a source. "It's not [Zeta-Jones'] bipolar episodes that have driven them apart, it's just happened naturally. They like different things. He likes the city, he only moved [to the suburbs] for her, as she loves horses and playing golf."

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In fact, Zeta-Jones was spotted Aug. 6 at a local stable and driving around in her Porsche SUV with her mother, Pat.

"Apart from riding and playing golf, she's quite happy hanging around the house or going shopping," the insider continues. "She spent a fortune in the local Pier One last month and has even visited TJ Maxx."

The source added that, while Zeta-Jones has "a few friends in the village," she's never spotted out with other celebrities who live in the area, such as Glenn Close, Martha Stewart, Susan Sarandon and Richard Gere. "She keeps to herself," the source says. "She'll only ever be seen browsing in the bric-a-brac stores, clothing boutiques or at Sunnyfield Farm. She even gets someone in to do her nails and hair so she doesn't have to go outdoors."

But when she does interact with her neighbors, the insider added, "she's always very pleasant to people."

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Douglas, who's been spied at the local movie theater with Gere before, will "walk around town in a baseball cap and no one will disturb him. He's well-liked in the community," the source says.

He and Zeta-Jones have two children together, 13-year-old son Dylan and 10-year-old daughter Carys.

"They're like chalk and cheese," our source says of the estranged couple. "The only thing that really bonds them is their love for the kids. But even then, they do it separately."

"Michael will spend a lot of time with Dylan playing sports" and "Catherine dotes on daughter Carys. They often go shopping together in the local stores like Bubble and Treat, or go riding together. She's got a horse at Sunnyfield Farm, along with her daughter who's into [riding] as much as" her mother is.

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As for the bachelor pad Douglas had been staying in, it was a converted barn (converted into a four-bedroom, three-bathroom home, that is) situated off the main road on the grounds of a pal's $15 million estate.

But some acquaintances of the couple insist that they are "definitely still a couple" and recently attended a local fundraiser together for a cancer charity Douglas supports. They were last photographed together in April at the 40th Chaplin Award gala at NYC's Lincoln Center.

"There seems no obvious reason to get divorced," a source says. "They both get to do what they want privately."

—Reporting by Michelle Falls

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Hayden Panettiere Debuts New Bangs—See the Pic!

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Hayden Panettiere, is that you?

Looks like Beyoncé isn't the only star changing up her hair these days—now the Nashville actress is jumping on board with a brand new 'do, too!

The blond beauty snapped a selfie on her iPhone this afternoon showing just a fraction of her face, adding emphasis to her sparkling eyes and hot new bangs.

Along with the intriguing photo, where we can only see the top of her 'do thanks to a circular mirror hung a bit too high for her frame, the petite star tweeted, "My friend said to go look at myself in the mirror...guess ill hafta trust her opinion." 

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Ha!

Glad to know she has a sweet sense of humor while she keeps us waiting for the final reveal. 

We have to say that a fresh new haircut always puts us in good spirits, too! 

PHOTO: Hayden looks adorable sans-makeup!

Beyond pixie cuts and lighter locks, bangs are still trending high in Hollywood, and we're happy to report that Hayden has now joined the ranks of gorgeous gals like Rachel Zoe, Emma Stone and Kerry Washington, just to name a few.

We can't wait to see to see how else Hayden rocks her new look just in time for fall! 

Do you like Hayden's new bangs? Tell us in the comments below.

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Catherine Zeta-Jones & Michael Douglas Split, But Here Are 7 Couples Who Reconciled After Breaking Up

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It was a disappointing day for all of the hopeless romantics.

E! News has learned that after 13 years of marriage, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas have decided that they're going their separate ways, but those who still believe true love is possible in Hollywood still have hope for these two, since their statement hinted that this split may not be set in stone.

"Catherine and Michael are taking some time apart to evaluate and work on their marriage," a rep for the actress said.

OK, maybe we're just being optimistic, but then again, these seven celeb couples reunited after calling it quits and it seemed to work out.

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1. Hayden Panettiere and Wladimir Klitschko: The Nashville actress made it very clear that her on-again, off-again relationship with the Ukranian boxer is definitely on, but these two might be in it for the long haul this time. After ending their two-year relationship in May 2011 and then reconciling in January 2013, reports surfaced claiming that the duo were secretly engaged and planning a wedding. The actress, however, continues to play things coy, as she's remained tight-tipped about whether she'll be heading down the aisle.

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2. Miley Cyrus & Liam Hemsworth: Happily ever afters aren't just the reserve of the movies. They're for movie stars as well. The singer and her fiancé are one example of that after announcing their engagement after three years of sometimes-dating. It seemed as though work kept getting in the way of the two, young lovebirds, but eventually, they decided to give their relationship another go. And although the couple have faced a bit of shakiness lately, sources reassure that the duo believe in working out their problems and the wedding is still on.

PHOTOS: Check out these friendly celebrity exes in Hollywood

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3. Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel: No need to cry these two a river. Though the couple have been dating since 2007, their romance hasn't always been as smooth as Justin's moves, and they've been plagued with rumors of on-and-off coupling nearly since they stepped out as a twosome. Sadly, the rumor came true in March 2011 when the couple split—but not for good. Biel kept a low profile and Timberlake turned romantic, declaring his then-former better half to be "the most significant person in my life" in an aww-inducing interview with Vanity Fair. Cut to September 2011, when the duo was back on with a vengeance, leading to Justin popping the question to Jessica over the Christmas holiday. In October 2012, the couple tied the knot in Italy.

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4. Prince William & Kate Middleton: Speaking of fairy-tale endings, their courtship was not only scrutinized by the world, but earned the Duchess of Cambridge the rather unflattering nickname of "Waity Katie." The sparks of their romance first ignited as undergrads at St. Andrews University, and kept going strong right up until, well, they weren't. In 2007, after five years together, the couple temporarily parted ways in an amicable split after engagement rumors reached a fever pitch. Maybe they were just the impetus the royal bachelor needed, because the couple soon got back together, and the rest, as they say, is history. Rather well-documented history, at that.

PHOTOS: Celeb PDA—check out these stars getting' grabby

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5. Pink & Carey Hart: To quote the singer herself, sometimes, things just work out f--kin' perfect. Like with Pink and Carey Hart, who broke hearts (including their own) back in 2008, when they separated after two years of marriage. But as luck (or fate?) would have it, they never actually divorced...a development which made it oh so much easier on everyone when they reunited the following year. Of course, even when they were apart, they weren't that apart, as Pink helped her then-estranged hubby through the death of his brother, and he even turned up in a music video for his wife during their split. And all's well that ends well, particularly this love story, which ended with the birth of their daughter Willow.

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6. Megan Fox & Brian Austin Green: The new parents may be reveling in married and baby bliss right now, but the domestic duo wasn't always perfectly in sync. Back in 2009, the good-looking lovebirds reportedly called off their very long engagement, only to rekindle their relationship and betrothal less than a month later. However, the second time around didn't stick any better than the first, and a month after that, Fox declared herself "single" to reporters. But whatever their differences, they ultimately worked them out, with the duo finally making it down the aisle in June 2010.

PHOTO: Liam Hemsworth visits Miley Cyrus after star flashes engagement ring on Twitter

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7. Nick Lachey & Vanessa Lachey: This couple is in it for the long haul, but it wasn't always smooth sailing. In 2006, after four years of dating, Jessica Simpson's ex called it quits with the then-named Vanessa Minnillo. The exes released a statement declaring the split amicable and emphasizing that they still cared for each other—and it wasn't just PR spin. It wasn't long before the duo found their way back to each other, announcing their engagement the following year. As for their happily ever after: they're currently married and are in love with their baby boy, Camden. 

(Originally published June 7, 2012, at 4 a.m. PT)

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