'My New American Life' is one Lula of a story

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In My New American Life, Francine Prose cracks open that old chestnut about the immigrant reinvention experience and injects, yes, new life into it.

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  Prose's main character, Lula, is writing her memoirs, tentatively titled My New American Life.

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Prose's main character, Lula, is writing her memoirs, tentatively titled My New American Life.

First, Prose picks a fresh community to spotlight (and affectionately spear): post-Communist Albanians circa 2005.

Lula, 26, is a recently orphaned University of Tirana graduate now reduced to nannying for Zeke, the surly teenage son of a single New Jersey banker, Mister Stanley. Her tenuous visa situation is being shepherded through by Stanley's childhood friend Don Settebello, a swashbuckling, smooth-talking immigration lawyer who romanticizes Lula's plight ? and Lula herself, or at least tries to.

But, in an example of where the novel deftly shifts from satirical to sincere, Don rails against the injustices perpetrated against his clients imprisoned at Gitmo.

In her day job, Lula interacts with other immigrants, such as the Latina housekeeper Estrelia (another of Don Settebello's projects), with awkwardly comical results.

And in her spades of spare time, Lula concocts chapters of her bunkers-to-suburbs memoir, tentatively titled My New American Life, and reveals just how slippery identity becomes when you're nearly 5,000 miles from your old Albanian life and not-so-tacitly encouraged to color your experience in shades of cozy sepia, vs. the gray concrete of those bunkers that pockmark your country.

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(Indeed, this reader craved more Lula-recited tales, however embroidered, of dictatorial Albania and the 70,000 bunkers ? "cement cow pies" ? that remain "plopped along the roadsides.")

Then, three sketchy Albanian men with dubious ties to Lula turn up at Mister Stanley's McMansion in a black Lexus SUV and leave behind a dangerous token. But instead of resorting to cringeworthy clich�s about Albanian thugs, Prose upends them, Sopranos-style, revealing her goons to be multifaceted gangsters with hearts of mostly gold.

The story climaxes with a scene remarkable for its tick-the-boxes shock: sex, sadism, scatology, insanity and a shooting. But the denouement, if a little dull, is subtly, surprisingly hopeful.

Today's new American life ? for both natives and newcomers ? may smack of the bang-the-drum jingoism depicted on the book's cover (a Rockwellian-drawn majorette), but Prose shows there's something marvelous in its messiness.

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Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon welcome twins

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Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon are now the proud parents of a baby boy and baby girl.

It's a boy! And a girl!

Mariah Carey gave birth to twins at 12:07 p.m. on Saturday at an undisclosed hospital, her representative Cindi Berger confirmed.

The baby girl was born first, weighing 5 pounds 3 ounces, followed by her brother, who is 5 pounds, 6 ounces.

The twins, who were born on Carey and husband Nick Cannon's fourth anniversary, don't have names yet.

In January, Cannon told People Magazine that the couple planned on helping the kids out later in life - by staying away from wacky baby names.

"They won't be crazy names like Carburetor or something," he said.

It's the first children for both the 41-year-old singer and her 30-year-old husband.

While they may be glamorous celebrities, the birth had its share of unexpected hiccups. Berger told the Associated Press that Cannon went to the wrong department of the hospital and had to be led to the maternity ward by a nurse.

"It was right out of an 'I Love Lucy' skit," she said.

While the duo was coy about Carey's pregnancy until December, they often dropped hints about what kind of parents they would be.

In an interview with People.com in October, Cannon described his wife's motherly instincts.

"She's nurturing with me and makes me breakfast at any time and that's my favorite food. It would be like 3 o'clock in the morning and she will still make me waffles. She'll be the best mom," he said.

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Charlie Sheen Pens Scathing Letter Blasting Chuck Lorre

Charlie Sheen has blasted ?Two and a Half Men? creator Chuck Lorre in a letter after hearing of plans to relaunch the show without him.

Chuck Lorre plans on taking the ?Two and a Half Men? television show in a new direction, one that does not include troubled actor Charlie Sheen.

Charlie Sheen has lashed out at Lorre in a letter.

The letter reads:

?My fans may tune in for a minute, but at the end of the day, no one cares about your feeble show without me. Shame on you? A narcissist. A coward. A loser. A spineless rat. I?m out here with my fans every night (on my tour). The message is crystal clear; no Charlie Sheen. No show.

And that?s exactly what it will be for you? every Monday night, a no-show.

The ratings right now are not a fluke. It?s a big fat mess. A 2.0 demo? That sucks. Almost as bad as you. You?ve been warned ? no one cares about your feeble show without me. Shame on you. Not even a phone call to the man that put you on the map. The man that put 500 million dollars in your pockets.?

You?ve been warned. Reap the whirl-wind you cockroach, reap it.?

Whoah! Now don?t hold back Charlie!� What do you think of Charlie?s letter?

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Jodie Foster admires changes in son

30 April 2011

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Jodie Foster finds being a parent incredibly rewarding and is amazed by the changes in her eldest son Charles, who is now 12.

Jodie Foster loves her changing relationship with her eldest son.

The 48-year-old actress-turned-director - who has sons Charles, 12, and Kit, nine, with an unnamed father - is delighting in seeing how much her older child is developing as he grows up and finds he inspires her more than ever.

She said: "Parenting is the most creative thing I've ever done. You are watching this thing blossom that is outside you and yet part of you in some ways.

I feel like he'll always come back to dinner with me, because I'll have been to work with interesting people.

"I'm now at this point where my elder son is 12 years old and he's taller than me and he's got a deep voice. And I have to say I am really loving living in the same house as this young man who is totally different from me. Having conversations and being really inspired by him. And then him explaining things to me that are not part of my universe."

Jodie also believes her desire to keep working will help her stay close to her sons as it will make them realise she has a sense of purpose outside of their home life.

She told Psychologies magazine: "I see that it's so important for me to have a separate creative life from him, so he doesn't feel that I just live for him. I feel like I won't lose him that way.

"I feel like he'll always come back to dinner with me, because I'll have been to work with interesting people."

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Frankie Arrested For Probation Violation & Possesion of ?Drug-Related Material?

Keyshia Cole?s mother Frankie Lons was arrested yesterday during a routine traffic stop after police discovered an active warrant out for her arrest. The arrest warrant stems from a probation violation.

After discovering the active warrant for Lons? arrest, police searched her vehicle and found ?drug-related material,? according to TMZ.� She was arrested and taken to jail where she was booked for probation violation and possession of drug-related materials.� She is still in custody.

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The Osbournes -- 357,000 More Tax Problems

4/30/2011 12:50 AM PDT�by TMZ Staff��

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The IRS ain't done with Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne -- TMZ has learned the couple has been hit with a brand NEW tax lien for more than $357k.

The lien, filed this week in L.A., shows the couple still owes $357,070.62 in unpaid federal income� taxes from 2007.

The new filing comes on the heels of a $1.7 million lien filed against the family earlier this month ... bringing their grand total of debt just over $2 mil.

Earlier this month, Sharon took responsibility for the tax issues -- saying she was "too involved with myself" to meet with her accountant.

Osbourne adds, "I cancelled two meetings with him over the last 18 months because I was way too busy."

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70s rockers Hanson

30 April 2011

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Taylor Hanson has revealed he and his brothers Isaac and Zac think of themselves as a ''70s rock band'' and their new album 'Shout It Out' reflects this.

Hanson think of themselves as a 70s rock band.

The Oklahoma-based brothers, Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson - who shot to fame with their debut single 'MMMbop' in 1997 - have been heavily influenced by music from the 70s and Taylor says it shows on their new album 'Shout It Out'.

He explained: "The last two records we were definitely leaning away from the old school R&B that we had been doing, we've been going a little bit more layered and textured, more pop rock and with this album we've tried to create it in a way that captures a certain energy that we love about albums from our past.

We joke that we're a 70s rock band because we grew up in the Midwest with a little bit of roots music around us but also listening to 50s and 60s soul music and as a result this album is a mid 70s pop rock album made in 2011.

"We joke that we're a 70s rock band because we grew up in the Midwest with a little bit of roots music around us but also listening to 50s and 60s soul music and as a result this album is a mid 70s pop rock album made in 2011."

While Taylor - who will play a series of five shows in London in June called 'Five of Five' with Hanson - admits the siblings do have their fair share of rows, he says their "mutual respect and admiration" will keep the band together for a long time to come.

Asked if he gets sick of working with his brothers, Taylor told BANG Showbiz: "How many times a week, would be the answer to that. Of course we don't always get along. But the truth is we have a mutual respect and connection and sometimes it's actually the clash that makes great art. We have a positive message and story in that we don't get into fights in public and act like idiots but the difference is we don't air our dirty laundry in the middle of the street."

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Prince William & Duchess Catherine's Wedding Portraits!

A day removed from their fairytale nuptials, Prince William and the newly-titled Duchess Catherine have made their official wedding portraits available for public viewing.

Certainly quite the elegant couple, Will and Kate posed for the trio of photos - with the lovely pair surrounded by their flower girls and young ushers in one adorable shot.

The bride and groom also stood tall for a couple's portrait at the Buckingham Palace locale while flanked by the royal family in the third regal offering.

Dressed in their ceremony garb, Miss Middleton confirmed speculation while dressed in a Sarah Burton designed gown while William donned a Royal Navy Number One Dress uniform.

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You Voted: The Best and Worst of the Royal Wedding

Beatrice's hat! The double kisses! See what you loved ? and hated ? about William and Kate's nuptials from our flash polls!

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Angelina Pivarnick: Back on the Market

She recently announced that she?s pregnant, and now Angelina Pivarnick's engagement to David Kovacs has been called off.

According to the father-to-be, things are rough between the two of them currently. ?I?m going through a really tough time right now. I have ended things with Angelina.?

And it sounds like the problem was infidelity. David added, ?I got a text from a fire fighter who actually apologized for sleeping with Angelina saying he just found out she was engaged.?

Kovacs also noted, ?I actually found a pair of guy?s underwear in her car. I truly fell in love with this girl and wanted to have a family and grow old with her.?

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Leighton Meester: Big Apple Babe

Stepping out for a fun-filled day in New York City, Leighton Meester was spotted leaving her Big Apple hotel on Friday (April 29).

The ?Gossip Girl? gal looked cute in heels, skinny black jeans, a tank top and a hat as she made her way out of her temporary digs with a mystery male.

In other news, Ms Meester has been busy adding more and more films to her acting resume.

Her latest flick, ?Monte Carlo? which stars Selena Gomez, Katie Cassidy and Cory Monteith is due out in theaters this July.

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Locals fuss over royal wedding at Woodland Hills pub

Bleary-eyed and teary-eyed, San Fernando Valley residents joined with an estimated 2 billion royal watchers around the world in celebrating Friday's nuptials of Prince William and his longtime girlfriend, Kate Middleton.

At the White Harte Pub in Woodland Hills, dozens of guests ate tea sandwiches, sipped champagne and feasted on strawberry shortcake decorated with William and Kate's initials. | Click here to see photo gallery.

Donning a hat she wore in 2005 when she met Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace, Audrey Rose took in every detail - the dress, the carriages, the hats - on a big-screen TV.

"It's just a beautiful end to Princess Diana's life," said Rose, 62, referring to Prince William's mother who died in a car accident in 1997. "I just wish a lot of happiness for her children.

"This is the start of it," she said as she teared up.

Sporting a black fascinator headpiece crafted by her mother, and a new dress, Anita Hupalo looked like she could have been one of the 1,900 wedding guests at Westminster Abbey.

"I feel a little royal, absolutely," she said with a smile.

Her mother, Gail, had reached into her closet for a black hat that didn't

disappoint.

"It has been to a couple of functions," said Gail Hupalo, 71. "I dusted it off."

Although Anita, 39, took Friday off from her job as a music industry executive, Gail wasn't as lucky. Her shift started at 1 p.m. Friday in the floral department at Gelson's in Northridge. But she wasn't worried about catching up on sleep when she left the White Harte Pub around 5 a.m.

"I want to go somewhere for breakfast," she said.

Patrons at the White Harte were clearly in the wedding party mood, although the guy wearing a Beefeater costume wasn't particularly chatty.

Party-goers smiled when Prince Harry sneaked a peek at his future sister-in-law as she walked down the aisle, then muttered a comment to his older brother.

A group of young ladies from Great Britain stood up and sang "God Save the Queen" with gusto, and guests applauded when William put the ring on his bride's finger.

Aleksandra Kosmala, a waitress at the White Harte, enjoyed the wedding with her coworkers at the bar, even though she was off-duty.

She wasn't born when Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer on July 29, 1981, so she wanted to make sure to see this royal wedding.

"I do feel like they are really in love," said Kosmala, 26. "It's a happy moment."

Kosmala sported a feathered turquoise hat she bought six years ago at Urban Outfitters, but had never worn. Now, it's the William and Katherine hat.

"I wanted to wear it on Halloween, but it wasn't right," said Kosmala, of Encino. "This is perfect."

Even a group of five visitors from Great Britain felt right at home at the Ventura Boulevard pub.

"We didn't get our invites to the real thing in time," joked Ellie Worthington, 31, in ministry school in Redding. "This is the next-best thing."

They took photographs of each other standing next to a big-screen TV while it was beaming images of the wedding, marveled at the large crowds in London and extolled the loveliness of their future queen.

During the last two weeks, the mix of childhood and university friends traveled from San Francisco to Los Angeles, sightseeing along the way.

On Thursday, Helen McKeever, 30, of Belfast, Northern Ireland, searched online for local venues to watch the royal wedding, and found the party at the White Harte.

"I think we probably had a better experience over here," said Kerry Mills, 31, of London.

They left before the couple's kiss on the balcony of Buckingham Palace so they could get some sleep and do some sight-seeing before their Friday night flight back to London.

Sarah Gonzalez said her mother told her stories about watching Princess Diana's wedding so she wanted to see this one.

"Everything's better when it is live," the 21-year-old said. "Nothing is scripted. You get to see everything as it comes - genuinely."

She and her friend, Yvette Gonzalez, stayed to watch William and Kate's first public kiss as husband and wife.

"It looks like the kiss cam at Dodger Stadium," Yvette Gonzalez said.

As she walked out the pub's front gate just before 6 a.m., Yvette Gonzalez summed up the moment perfectly.

"It was a fairy-tale wedding," she said. "She was a natural princess."

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Lady Gaga throws royal party

29 April 2011

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Lady Gaga celebrated the end of her 'Monster's Ball' tour with a royal wedding-themed party on Wednesday (27.04.11).

Lady Gaga threw a royal wedding-themed party to mark the end of her tour.

The eccentric singer marked the end of her 'Monster's Ball' tour on Wednesday (27.04.11) by throwing a huge bash inspired by today's (29.04.11) nuptials between Prince William and Kate Middleton for her friends, family and crew in Cleveland, Ohio.

According to insiders, the 'Judas' singer decorated the venue with Union Jack bunting and served her guests - including her mother Cynthia - traditional English fare such as cucumber sandwiches, coronation chicken and crumpets with jam, with gin cocktails served in royal mugs.

Her attention to detail was impressive. She had a special room decorated backstage in British flags and bunting and everyone was told to work the royal look.

A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Gaga had the time of her life - on occasion she was even talking in a London accent.

"Her attention to detail was impressive. She had a special room decorated backstage in British flags and bunting and everyone was told to work the royal look."

Gaga, 25, dressed up as William's great-grandmother, the late Queen Mother, in what was described as a "unique interpretation" of the royal, while her entourage were also creative in their costumes.

The source added: "Her dancers came dressed as Wills and Harry, Henry VIII and even corgis, like the Queen's dogs."

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Chace Crawford Cuts Deal In Pot Case

4/29/2011 6:25 AM PDT�by TMZ Staff��

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TMZ has learned ... Chace Crawford made a deal in his marijuana possession case in Texas, and if he's a good boy for the next year, the case will disappear and Chace's record will be squeaky clean.

Sources tell us Chace --� who was busted in Plano, TX last June after cops found a joint in a car in which he was sitting -- has agreed to a pretrial diversion program.� Translation -- if he meets certain conditions in the next 12 months, the case will be dismissed and there will be no criminal record.

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-- He can't be arrested or engage in any criminal conduct for a year
-- He must perform 24 hours of community service
-- He must report to a probation officer once a month

We're told Chace will perform his community service in the middle of the summer.

Seriously, one joint in a car?

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Whoa! Joey Lawrence endorses Trump's presidential run

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Donald Trump (l.) has Joey Lawrence's vote if he ever decides to run for president.

Donald Trump may be losing friends by the minute, but he has at least one Hollywood star on his side - Joey Lawrence from the 1990s sitcom "Blossom."

The actor, who is best known for his role as Blossom's dimwitted brother on the '90s sitcom, told Fox News that he was behind the birther king.

"I'd be open to Donald. He's somebody out of the box and I think that some of the stuff he's saying makes sense," he said Tuesday. "It sounds like you and I would say it, and it's time. I'm tired of 'so politically correct' every step of the way.

"It's like there are times when we need to say, 'We're getting our rear ends kicked, we are the world leader, we need to step up and act like it.'"

The endorsement is good news for Trump, who learned that he would be losing any business from Rosie O'Donnell thanks to his campaign - but not because of the birther issue.

O'Donnell's problem, according to her rep, is that in his campaign, Trump has spoken out against marriage equality for gays and lesbians.

So the talk show host canceled her stay at the Trump Chicago hotel, her rep told The Advocate.

"She is NOT going to be living or renting a Donald Trump apartment and is still looking at real estate options," the rep said in an email.

O'Donnell is just the latest celeb to voice her opposition to the real estate mogul's campaign. On Wednesday, Cher called "The Apprentice" boss "a complete idiot."

The mogul also got the thumbs down on the birther issue from comedian Tracy Morgan, who voiced his support for President Obama on Thursday.

"F--- Trump!" he told GlobalGrind. "I got Obama's birth certificate in Brooklyn. He can come get it. Anytime."

Trump, who many experts believe played a big role in the President's release of his full birth certificate to the media earlier this week, has yet to officially declare his candidacy.

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Just Hours To Go Until The Royal Wedding

With just hours to go until the royal wedding, every news outlet in the world is putting out as much information as possible.� How Kate Middleton will wear her hair, what she?ll wear on her feet, what Westminster looks like, who?s designing the bridesmaid dresses.� AND we may have discovered who designed Middleton?s dress.� Then there?s our wonderful Prince William.� He and Prince Harry stepped outside Clarence House tonight to greet the hoards of royal fans waiting outside.� Harry even joked, ?I?m sleeping out here tonight.?� What good boys.

And did you see the trees inside Westminster Abbey?� Oh, there are trees up and down the aisles, according to People.� And it looks amazing.� A bit much, but amazing.� Click here for a looksie.� This is pageantry at its finest!

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People also revealed today that that British designer Nicki Macfarlane designed the bridesmaid dresses for MOH Pippa and the young ladies who will accompany Middleton down the aisle.� Macfarlane?s upscale wedding line starts at $600.� And witnesses might have spotted the designer behind Middleton?s wedding dress: Alexander McQueen creative director Sarah Burton.� McQueen?s successor may have been spotted checking into the Goring Hotel, although she made certain to cover her face on the way in.

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The Daily Mail spotted Camilla, Duchess Of Cornwall out greeting those who staked out a good seat for the royal festivities.� When asked if she was looking forward to the big day, Camilla said, ?We?re all ready for tomorrow ? it?s wonderful and all very exciting!� There?s a great atmosphere out here and it?s so nice to meet people and see how the celebrations are getting underway.?

Middleton is spending her last night as a singleton and a commoner at a $8,000/night suite at the Goring Hotel.� While she was enjoying a nice sit-down meal with her family, Queen Elizabeth II threw a pre-wedding gala at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London for foreign heads-of-state including Prince Felipe of Asturias, Princess Letizia of Asturias, Queen Sofia of Spain, Prince Andrew, Princess Eugenie, Princess Beatrice, Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece and Crown Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece, to name a few.

SO-The guests will start arriving at Westminster Abbey around 8 a.m. GMT, with the royal family coming in between 10:40 a.m and 10:50 a.m.� Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip will enter the Abbey at 10: 45 a.m.� Middleton and her father will leave Buckingham Palace at 10:51 a.m. so that well-wishers on the mall might catch a glimpse of the bride before she enters the Abbey.� At 1:25 p.m. Prince William and Middleton will kiss on the balcony in front of 2 billion people worldwide.

We?ll also learn of the couple?s new titles, bestowed by Queen Elizabet,h tomorrow morning before the ceremony.

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January Jones pregnant

29 April 2011

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January Jones is pregnant with her first child, but has not revealed who the father of her baby is.

January Jones is pregnant.

The 'Mad Men' actress - whose relationship with 'Saturday Night Live' star Jason Sudeikis ended in January after around: six months of dating - is due to give birth to her first child in the autumn, though she has not disclosed who the father of her baby is.

Her spokesperson said: "January Jones is happy to announce that she is expecting her first child this fall."

A friend of the star insisted she is not worried about raising the child alone.

January Jones is happy to announce that she is expecting her first child this fall.

The source told People.com: "She's really looking forward to this new chapter in her life as a single mum."

The 33-year-old beauty - who plays glamorous mother-of-three Betty Draper in the hit TV series - has previously been romantically linked with Ashton Kutcher, Adrien Brody and singer Josh Groban.

January recently revealed she is happy being single because she doesn't like living with other people.

She said: "I don't like living with other people. I don't mind being alone. I just don't really have a lot of time or energy to put into a relationship when nothing's going to happen.

"Everybody writes that they think I'm so unhappy. I'm [just] in my own head. I'm doing things. Keeping things interesting.

"I don't like having an entourage of people around me. I have a select group of friends who I hang out with."

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Kate Hudson isn't 'prepared' for birth

28 April 2011

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Kate Hudson is due to give birth in a matter of ''weeks'' but admits she still doesn't feel ready.

Kate Hudson "doesn't feel prepared" for the birth of her second child.

The 32-year-old actress - who has a seven-year-old son Ryder from her marriage to ex-husband Chris Robinson - is expecting a baby with her fiance Matt Bellamy and is amazed she is already nearing the end of her pregnancy.

She said: "Were getting close - weeks. Getting close enough to almost not be able to fly. I don't feel prepared. I can't believe how fast it's gone."

Kate and Matt have been dating for a year and she was amazed at how quickly she fell for him because she was enjoying her life as a single woman before she met the musician.

Were getting close - weeks. Getting close enough to almost not be able to fly. I don't feel prepared. I can't believe how fast it's gone.

She told TV talk show host David Letterman: "I was so excited to be single.

"And of course that's when you meet this amazing love. There he is - 'I love you'. Next thing you know, you're knocked up!"

Kate - who only revealed yesterday (27.04.11) she had got engaged to the Muse frontman last week - feels "lucky" to have someone like Matt as her lover.

She said: "He's a lovely, lovely man, English boy, a musician, and he's wonderful. I feel very lucky."

As the due date approaches, Kate still thinks she is expecting a baby girl, and joked she expects the new arrival to be "wild", following in the footsteps of the other women in her family, including her mother Goldie Hawn.

She said: "It means what's inside of me is wild."

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Rihanna Gets A Full Body Scan!

Rihanna was surprised by the TSA’s request to go through the full body scanner when she was leaving form the LAX yesterday afternoon. They just wanted the credit of saying that they seen Rihanna’s goods!

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