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Pregnant socialite NICOLE RICHIE agreed to marry boyfriend JOEL MADDEN on Thursday (16Aug07), a U.S. radio DJ reports.
Hot 99.5 morning show host Kane made the announcement at a Friday (19Aug07) party in Virginia, where Madden performed with his band Good Charlotte.
Following the set, Kane told guests, "He got engaged yesterday.
Congratulations, Joel!" And despite receiving no reaction from Madden, the DJ is sticking to his story, telling People.com, he offered his congratulations to the rocker earlier in the night and "He said, ‘Thank you so much.’" Kane adds, "They’re very excited about the baby and the wedding. They want to keep their personal life personal." It seems the secret is already out though - while quizzing Madden about his relationship with Richie on his show on Thursday, U.S. TV personality Regis Philbin asked, "You’re going to present her, maybe, with… A little ring, or something?" A shocked Madden replied, "I was hoping it would be a surprise, but now…" Richie is four and a half months pregnant with her first child with Madden.

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LILY ALLEN aimed a tirade of abuse at U.S. President GEORGE W. BUSH during her performance at England’s V Festival, blasting the statesman with obscenities.
The outspoken British pop star was performing at Weston Park in Stafford on Saturday (18Aug07) when she vented her anger following a recent U.S. working visa revocation.
Ahead of her song Everything Is Wonderful she said, "This next one is about people who are awkward on the train, U.S. immigration officials and George Bush in general." She continued, "Who else can f**k off? People who edit fashion magazines…
that makes us ladies feel awful. We’re all beautiful - it’s the heroin addict models who’ve got the problem."

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British royal PRINCE WILLIAM is rekindling his romance with on/off girlfriend KATE MIDDLETON in a romantic getaway to the Seychelles.
The couple ended their four year relationship in April (07) amid rumours the constant media attention was taking its toll on their private lives.
However, they since been linked again after Middleton appeared a few rows behind her former boyfriend at the Concert for Diana last month (01Jul07).
Now they’ve jetted off for a week-long beach break in the Indian Ocean paradise courtesy of the son of the country’s president, who has promised privacy for the couple.
A source tells Britain’s News of the World, "They spent Friday snorkelling on a coral reef. They plan to have a relaxing weekend and are due to go fishing this week."

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Troubled pop star BRITNEY SPEARS has received another blow in her custody battle with KEVIN FEDERLINE - her ex has delivered a subpoena to the rehab facility she attended, according to reports.
The 25-year-old singer and Federline’s divorce was finalised last month (30Jul07), with the couple agreeing to joint custody of their sons Sean Preston, 23 months; and Jayden James, 11 months.
However, following Spears’ erratic behaviour in recent weeks, Federline is now seeking full custody of the two boys and has already subpoenaed her assistant Alli Sims, her former sidekick Shannon Funk, and her bodyguard Daimon Shippen to testify in the case.
California’s Promises Treatment Center - which the singer entered in February (07) for a month - was allegedly served with a subpoena on Saturday morning (18Aug07).
A spokesperson from Promises refused to discuss developments, saying, "This is a confidential facility and we cannot comment." Meanwhile British newspapers report Federline has also hunted down a mystery brunette girl who was snapped frolicking with Spears in Copenhagen, Denmark, in May 2004 on her Onyx Hotel tour.

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Hollywood star MERYL STREEP gave a Belfast, Ireland fundraising campaign a boost this weekend (18-19Aug07) by appearing in person to promote a new arts centre.
The actress flew over from filming in London to urge a cash injection into the Metropolitan Arts Centre project, which requires a further £1.5 million ($3 million) to reach its £16.5 million ($33 million) target.
She said, "I’m proud to come to Belfast to celebrate this city’s commitment to the centre and its great good work.
"The project is a cause for celebration and a template for hope." The facility is due to open in 2011.

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The biological father of MADONNA’s adopted son DAVID BANDA fears the child may not survive if sent back to his native Malawi.
Farmer Yohane Banda fears recent administrative wrangles could see the toddler sent back to the orphanage he was taken from, and is adamant the pop superstar and director husband Guy Ritchie can provide a better quality of life for the 14-month-old in the U.K.
He says, "I wouldn’t love it if David came home because he may not survive here in our poor conditions." The adoption process has been delayed after a visit by a Malawian official to check on the suitability of David’s new home was cancelled due to a reported lack of funds.

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Late Swedish filmmaker INGMAR BERGMAN has been buried in a private ceremony on his home island in the Baltic sea.
The writer/director died last month (30Jul07) at the age of 89. He was laid to rest in a plain wood coffin in the churchyard on the island of Faro this weekend (18-19Aug07).
Local media reports only a small circle of family and friends attended.
Bergman’s remains were buried on a site that he had chosen at the cemetery, the family said in a statement.

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LATEST: The wife of the Chilean film director accused of having an affair with KYLIE MINOGUE has dismissed reports her marriage is over.
Laura and Alexander Dahm’s relationship has been dogged by rumours of infidelity over his friendship with the Australian pop star, despite all parties denying the claims.
Recently, newspapers speculated Laura had walked out on her husband just weeks after giving birth because she felt humiliated by persistent reports he was being unfaithful.
But, speaking from her parents’ home in Mexico on Saturday (18Aug07), Laura said, "I had my baby three weeks ago so am resting here.
"I am very tired and do not want to talk. This has all been too much for me.
There is nothing wrong with me and Alex."

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LATEST: Feminist icon GERMAINE GREER has continued her public assault on the memory of late British royal DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES, by branding her a "devious moron".
Last month (Jul07) the Female Eunuch author hinted the princess may have caused her own death "from (one) of her back-handed manipulations - it is said that she only went to Paris with her late lover Dodi Fayed in order to make heart surgeon Hasnat Khan jealous." And, speaking at the Edinburgh International Book Festival on Saturday (18Aug07), Greer continued her verbal attack.
She said, "I have come to the conclusion that she was a devious moron.
"One of the things I have been puzzled by is why her whole life was such a mess. She made a mess of being Princess of Wales, but that is fine because the job is not do-able. It is an insane job and, in history, all but one of the Princesses of Wales have come to a sticky end - stickier than hers.
"I am also interested in why she couldn’t manage life after being Her Royal Highness. It still puzzles me that she does that no-no thing: she sleeps with married men.
"…And this is the angel that people want to crown." Diana was killed in a car crash in Paris on 31 August 1997.

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THE FRAY frontman ISAAC SLADE was in such a rush to get to England’s V Festival he forgot to pack any underwear.
The singer stunned fans at Chelmsford, Essex on Saturday (18Aug07) by confessing he was playing his set commando because of the oversight flying from his native Colorado.
He said, "I didn’t want to bring a suitcase so I grabbed a back pack.
"Unfortunately I forgot to pack any underwear!"

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Mexican singer JULIETA VENEGAS was forced to scrap an open-air concert on Puerto Rico on Saturday (18Aug07) after tropical storms passed dangerously close.
Hurricane Dean has been wreaking havoc across the Caribbean and organisers feared continuing the concert could pose a safety risk.
A spokesperson for the event, Jose Pabon, said, "We regret this situation a lot but it is something that is not in our hands; the public deserves better.
"Considering that it is open-air, we have decided to move the date."

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A Pennsylvania man has become the first official Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist after being selected by managers of ELVIS PRESLEY’s Graceland home.
Shawn Klush, from Pittston, beat nine other contestants in the Memphis, Tennessee final of a worldwide competition on Friday (17Aug07).
The thrilled winner said, "It’s an overwhelming experience and it couldn’t be in a better place." The contest was held in conjunction with the 30th anniversary celebrations of Presley’s death in 1977.

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FOO FIGHTERS frontman DAVE GROHL has paid homage to his former band NIRVANA during a blistering set at England’s V Festival.
Following a surprise acoustic show earlier in the day, the U.S. rockers took to the stage in Chelmsford, Essex on Saturday night (18Aug07) and made a teasing reference to the Smells Like Teen Spirit band.
Before launching into Learn To Fly, Grohl said, "This goes out to Snow Patrol, Pink and the band I used to drum for…
He added in jest, "…Juliette and The Licks! Man, I really blew that gig!"

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LATEST: DJ UNCLE KRACKER has hit out at allegations he forced himself on a woman in a nightclub last week, insisting he’s "saddened" people believe it.
Kracker - real name Matthew Shafer - was arrested by police in an Embassy Suites hotel in Raleigh, North Carolina, early on Friday (17Aug07) after a 26 year old female approached an off-duty police officer in a nightclub and claimed Shafer "had committed a sexual act against her while she was inside the establishment".
But Kid Rock’s former collaborator maintains the charge is ridiculous, telling People.com, "It’s regrettable that someone would make this kind of allegation, not only because it’s not the kind of thing I’d do, as the father of three girls, it’s the kind of thing that I wouldn’t stand for.
"Anyone can say anything about anybody but it doesn’t make it true or correct. This is one of those cases. I’m saddened that anyone might think I’m capable of this sort of thing." Kracker has been released on $75,000 (£37,500) bond.

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