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22 Apr, 2014

Clooney, Alamuddin engaged

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Amal Alamuddin RingPeople magazine reports Clooney’s engagement to Alamuddin, an Oxford graduate and British lawyer who shares the same passion as Clooney for campaigning for international human rights. After visiting her parents in Dubai in March, Clooney gets down on one knee to propose. Clooney presents Alamuddin with a 7-carat emerald cut diamond, ethically mined. The ring also features two platinum tapered baguettes. The couple wanted to keep the engagement quiet for a little while. Source:

George and Amal are trying to keep things very low-key but they also aren’t really trying to hide this, it doesn’t seem. I think it’s like they want the people they love to know that this is real, that they plan on being together forever

21 Apr, 2014

Isabelle Amarachi Asomugha born

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Washington gives birth to Isabelle Amarachi Asomugha. According to reports, Washington hides the birth of her new baby from the media. The baby’s middle name, Amarachi means ‘God’s Grace’ or ‘Grace of God’ in the language of the Igbo people from Southeastern Nigeria.

Expecting baby boy

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The country singer and his wife, Kelli Cashiola, announce that they are expecting a baby boy. Hayword and Cashiola use Lady Antebellum’s official Twitter account and tweet that the baby is due in September.

Will star in Home

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Rihanna announces star role in the new DreamWorks film Home, her first lead role in a film. Rihanna plays a tomboy who help a group of aliens, that have taken over the world, called Boovs find a new home. Co-stars of the film are Jennifer Lopez and Steve Martin. Home is due to be released in theatres on November 26. Until then DreamWorks has created a 4 minute prequel titled Almost Home to the movie as a sneak peek.

20 Apr, 2014

Every Secret Thing

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In this mystery directed by Berg, a detective (Kevin Jones) tries to unravel the mystery of two young women responsible for an infant’s murder. Co-starring Diane Lane, Dakota Fanning, Elizabeth Banks and Laura Lippman.

I worked in broadcast journalism and print for a bit, in my early days. I just watched how the machine would take something that felt very thorough, exploring the nuances of a story, and then just chop it down to two minutes, 30 minutes before it airs. And then all the work that I did would end up on the floor.

Every Secret Thing Official Trailer #1 (2015) - Diane Lane, Dakota Fanning, Elizabeth Banks Movie HD

Moved to care facility

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Campbell is moved to a memory care facility in Nashville after dealing with Alzheimer’s for the past three years. Campbell’s wife, Kim Woolen:

There were five of us taking care of him and we were all completely exhausted. No one was getting any sleep and we were just struggling every second to keep him safe – we felt like it wasn’t safe anymore.

Campbell’s daughter, Ashley:

[It can be dangerous] with all the household appliances and dish soap liquid and olive oil. He’ll drink anything … if you lose concentration for a second, he could hurt himself.

12 Apr, 2014

Goodwin, Dallas marry

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The ‘Once Upon A Time’  co-stars wed in Los Angeles, with thirty of their close family and friends in front of the sunset.  The couple’s reception was outside in a courtyard with cactus and stone pathways.  Guests enjoyed the cocktail style  reception with Spanish guitar entertainment.

Ginnifer and Josh seemed very relaxed and happy.  They were surrounded by their nearest and dearest friends and kept it very intimate and simple

11 Apr, 2014

Bryan, Bella marry

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Bryan marries Bella in a private ceremony attended by family and close friends as well as fellow WWE superstars. The Total Divas camera crew captures the event on film.

9 Apr, 2014

Rivera, Sean call off engagement

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Sean and Rivera have called off their engagement. Rumors have swirled that Rivera could not handle the different type of women Sean worked with.

After careful thought and much consideration, Sean has made the difficult decision to call the wedding off.

6 Apr, 2014

Mickey Rooney dies at 93

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Rooney, who has been in ill health for the last few months passes away. He is surrounded by family at his North Hollywood home. Police say he dies of natural causes. Carol Channing says:

I loved working with Mickey on Sugar Babies.  He was very professional, his stories were priceless and I love them all … each and every one.  We laughed all the time.

4 Apr, 2014

Armstrong, Bluher marriage

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1399475544_taylor-armstrong-wedding-zoomArmstrong marries Bluher in a beachside ceremony at the Bel-Air Bay Club in Pacific Palisades, California. The bride, wearing Chagoury Couture and Jimmy Choo shoes, is escorted by her eight-year-old daughter as 120 guests including Armstrong’s former Housewives castmates Kim Richards, Kyle Richards, Adrienne Maloofand Lisa Vanderpump looked on.

Burruss, Tucker marry

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kandiBurruss marries Tucker in front of family and friends in Atlanta, Georgia. This is the first marriage for both.

This is one of the best days of my life! I never imagined that I would marry my best friend. Todd’s been that to me.

Apr 2014

Manilow, Kief marry

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In April 2015 the National Enquirer reveals that Manilow and Kief secretly marry. The ceremony is held at Manilow’s Palm Springs, California, home and attended by “20 to 30 guests” who had been told they were attending a “lunch.” Suzanne Somers is the best man, and Marc Hulett – Barry’s assistant since the 1980s – performs the “commitment ceremony” after he registered online to become a minister. Although no official paperwork was signed, Manilow and Kief both wear wedding bands. Source:

Barry has lived a very secretive life and the wedding was no different! Barry and Garry did not tell friends or family that the occasion was their wedding. It was a beautiful wedding and consummated their lifelong love affair. It’s a beautiful love affair that has lasted more than 30 years.

Source, on his fans realizing he is gay:

He’s at a point now where he’s got his career and personal life in a great place and he really doesn’t care what people thin. He’s in love and happy.

1 Apr, 2014

Duff, Rosenberg engaged

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Duff announces her engagement to entrepreneur Rosenberg on her food blog, The Real Girl’s Kitchen.

Matt just took me by total surprise and proposed … on April Fool’s Day of all days! The moment was genuine and sweet (like him!) and I couldn’t wait to say yes! We are so excited and happy to share our wonderful news with everyone!

21 Mar, 2014

Oteri, Maynard marry

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reneeOteri and Maynard get married after one month of being engaged.

And THAT just happened. I married my best friend of 22 years!

17 Mar, 2014

Guthrie, Feldman marry

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savannah-guthrie-00-600Guthrie and Feldman marry after four years of dating. The couple get married in front of 80 to 90 friends and family members.

14 Mar, 2014

Spears, Watson marry

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Spears marries Watson in New Orleans. The reception takes place at the Audubon Tea Room and guests include NASCAR’s Ricky Carmichael and Fox Racing CEO Pete Fox. Spears’s gown is purchased at I Do Bridal Couture in Baton Rogue. Britney Spears tweets:

Mar 2014

Gilbert, Perry marry

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marry gilbertAfter two years of dating, Gilbert and Perry get married. The wedding is held at a Malibu ranch and close friends and family attend. Gilbert:

It definitely feels different, like I thought it might feel a little different, but it feels more different than you’d expect. You feel like you’re part of this institution and official and I better not mess this up! You feel safer, in a way, like you’ve really committed.