January Jones “is happy to announce that she is expecting her first child this fall,” says her rep. Well done, Betty Draper’s publicist! The perfect time to dump a story you don’t want turning into a media shitstorm is several hours before a royal wedding. Wondering who the dad is? Judging by this quip from a “source,” January’s not telling: “She’s really looking forward to this new chapter in her life as a single mom.” [People]
Sources say Meredith Viera will exit the Today Show in June, three months before the end of her contract. Ann Curry will be promoted to co-host and Natalie Morales will take over Curry’s current position of newsreader. [Hollywood Reporter]
Richie Sambora has checked into rehab to be treated for “exhaustion” and to focus on his sobriety. [UPI]
Lindsay Lohan wanted to start her community service immediately, but the folks at the Downtown Women’s Center are making her to wait until next week. [TMZ]
Deputy District Attorney Danette Meyers responds to Lindsay saying “I’m in the clear now” on The Tonight Show, “I hope Ms. Lohan is taking this seriously. She keeps violating the terms of her probation. For her sake, I hope she has learned from this. Only time will tell.” [Radar]
Here’s a shot of Teen Mom Jenelle Evans picking up trash at a park as part of her community service sentence. [Radar]
What? The Teen Moms are talking to Dr. Oz?! Dr. Drew is going to feel so betrayed. [PR Newswire]
Sign of the end times: There is a Facebook fan page for one of the babies on 16 and Pregnant. [Crushable]
- A Kate Hudson “pal” says she and Matthew Bellamy are “happy and excited” about being engaged. Sometimes celebrities are so weird. [People]
- Kate Hudson said of her pregnancy, “We’re getting close — weeks … Getting close enough to almost not be able to fly.” she added, “I don’t feel prepared. I can’t believe how fast it’s gone.” [Us]
- It’s official: Elizabeth Banks will play Effie Trinket in The Hunger Games. [E!]
- Charlie Sheen is donating profits from merchandise sold at his San Francisco show to a Giants fan who was severely beaten during a Dodgers game last month. [AP]
- There’s a good chance Two and a Half Men will be canceled. [TMZ]
- There is talk of a fifth Terminator movie, but Arnold Schwarzenegger says he won’t commit until he sees a script. [CNN]
- Katherine Jackson designed six floral arrangements for SendHerFlowers.com. [TMZ]
- The two shows before Oprah‘s finale have been dubbed “Surprise Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular.” Guys, even I know Oprah does not like surprises! AP]
- The chick who played Kate Middleton in that silly Lifetime movie says, “Well, actually, yesterday… we heard that Will and Kate did see the film — from an insider — and they loved it.” Riiiight. [Access Hollywood]
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