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Courtney Love Loses Custody of Daughter
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Courtney Love Loses Custody of Daughter

Courtney Love has lost custody over her daughter, Frances Bean. People.com reported that a Los Angeles court appointed the temporary guardians of the 17 year old as Kurt Cobain’s mother, Wendy O’Connor, and younger sister, Kimberly. The two now have legal, medical, and financial authority of Frances. The reason was not immediately clear on why Love lost custody. A court hearing as been set for February 10th. A lawyer for Bean and her two guardians would only say, “This is a private family matter.”

December 14, 2009
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Kourtney Kardashian Welcomes Son
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Kourtney Kardashian Welcomes Son

Another Kardashian has arrived! Reality star Kourtney Kardashian,30, has welcomed son Mason Dash Disick on Monday morning in LA. The baby weighed in at 7 lbs 6 oz, and was 19.5 inches long. This is the first child for Kardashian and boyfriend, Scott Disick.

December 14, 2009
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Chick Lit Author: Jen Lancaster
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Chick Lit Author: Jen Lancaster

Then, she was laid off from the wonderful, high paying job that kept her highlights glowing. And carrying her Prada bag into the unemployment office didn’t help her out at all. Neither did applying for 300 jobs in a few short weeks. The economy was suffering after 9/11, and that is apparent to Lancaster after one whole year of being unemployed. Another blow- husband Fletch is laid off. After having to give up the penthouse, the salon, and most of her designer labels, Lancaster decided to start a website to vent about her unemployment state. The site quickly gained followers and popularity.
After having to continually borrow money from her parents to keep up with rent and groceries, Fletch finally got a job and Lancaster decided to take some time off from her temp jobs to focus on writing. Her website made her realize that she just may be good at it. After landing a literacy agent, Lancaster’s first essay is published. Soon after that, her first novel, Bitter is the New Black, is published.
Jen Lancaster’s published titles are: Bitter Is the New Black, Bright Lights, Big Ass, Such a Pretty Fat, and Pretty in Plaid.

December 13, 2009
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Shopaholic and Sister by Sophie Kinsella
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Shopaholic and Sister by Sophie Kinsella

Becky Brandon is loving her honeymoon. She and new husband Luke are traveling the world, and the last ten months has just been like a never ending shopping spree filled with exotic goodies. Only hitch- Luke is slightly unaware of the extreme purchases Becky has being shipped to their home. Such as huge giraffe statues. But who doesn’t need them? When the newlyweds decide it is time to get back to London and real life, Becky is slightly jilted on her return. Her best friend Suze has found a new BFF, the horrible condescending Lulu who seems to keep pushing Becky out of the way. But even more shocking- she has a sister! Turns out Becky’s father had a fling with a train stewardess back in the 70’s and Jessica is the result of that. Becky is thrilled! She now has someone that she can shop with, have sleepovers with, and have sister’s night out together. What isn’t great about that?
Well, it isn’t so great if your sister turns out to be a frugal environmentalist that – no!- hates shopping? How can that be? But it’s true- Jess has no interest in designer labels and worse, doesn’t seem to have any interest in getting to know Becky. Becky is crushed- but is also trying to untangle herself from another messy situation involving her, a purse, and Luke’s professional reputation.
Shopaholic and Sister by Sophie Kinsella will bring you the usual laughs from Becky’s antics, but the ending will also teach a nice lesson on the importance of friends and family. This installment was actually one of my favorites; my interest was held until the very end with all the different situations playing out in the chapters. If you love the ‘Shopaholic’ series, this novel will not disappoint.

December 13, 2009
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Melissa Rycroft to Marry in Mexico Today
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Melissa Rycroft to Marry in Mexico Today

People.com has reported today is wedding day for reality star Melissa Rycroft. Rycroft, 26, will tie the knot with fiancé Tye Strickland in Mexico, to be attended my family and close friends. Rycroft has appeared on a season of The Bachelor, where she was picked by Jason Mesnick only to be dumped on national TV while Mesnick went back to runner up Molly Malaney. She also competed on Dancing With the Stars, coming in third place in her respective season. Rycroft and Strickland met three years ago in their hometown of Dallas, and dated briefly before splitting and Rycroft went on The Bachelor. They rekindled in January, and Strickland, 28, proposed in June.

December 13, 2009
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Carey Hart Gets Tattoo of Pink
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Carey Hart Gets Tattoo of Pink

Carey Hart got inked. The motocross star got a tattoo of wife Pink- a skeletal looking Pink with a black eye and a fedora- on his leg. Carey wrote on his website that the tattoo was done in a “day of the dead style.” People.com reported that he got his new addition done at the Huntington Tattoo shop inside the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas.
Pink and Hart have been married since 2006, but separated in 2008. They announced this past May that they were getting back together. Pink is currently on tour in Germany.

December 12, 2009
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Chick Lit Author: Carole Matthews
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Chick Lit Author: Carole Matthews

Carole Matthews was born in St. Helens, Merseyside, and became an avid reader as a young girl. She had many career dreams- being a teacher, travel guide, hairdresser, but never thought of being a writer. She moved to London from Liverpool and worked a flurry of unsatisfying jobs- secretary, shop assistant, ice cream lady, and had the first thought of writing a book about her experiences when she was working at a mad holistic clinic. Though she never got around to writing that book, she did enter a short story competition for a magazine- and won! She used her winning money on taking a writing course, fell in love with everything about it, got an agent, and sold her first book- Let’s Meet on Platform 8- a week later.
Now, Carole Matthews is an international bestselling author, appearing on the Sunday Times and USA Today bestseller lists. She has won multiple awards, and her books have been published in 24 countries. Her titles include: The Chocolate Lover’s Club, Welcome to the Real World, With or Without You, More to Life Than This, A Minor Indiscretion, Let’s Meet on Platform 8, The Sweetest Taboo, The Scent of Scandal, Bare Necessity, For Better for Worse, Girls Night In, and Girls Night Out.

December 12, 2009
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Tiger Woods Admits To Cheating, Breaking from Golf
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Tiger Woods Admits To Cheating, Breaking from Golf

Tiger Woods is finally admitting his cheating ways. The golfer, who has also stated he is taking an ‘indefinite break’ from the sport, has released a second apology on his website yesterday. Here is what he has to say:
“I am deeply aware of the disappointment and hurt that my infidelity has caused to so many people, most of all my wife and children. I want to say again to everyone that I am profoundly sorry and that I ask forgiveness. It may not be possible to repair the damage I’ve done, but I want to do my best to try.

I would like to ask everyone, including my fans, the good people at my foundation, business partners, the PGA Tour, and my fellow competitors, for their understanding. What’s most important now is that my family has the time, privacy, and safe haven we will need for personal healing.

After much soul searching, I have decided to take an indefinite break from professional golf. I need to focus my attention on being a better husband, father, and person.

Again, I ask for privacy for my family and I am especially grateful for all those who have offered compassion and concern during this difficult period.”

December 12, 2009
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The Men I Didn’t Marry by Janice Kaplan & Lynn Schnurnberger
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The Men I Didn’t Marry by Janice Kaplan & Lynn …

Hallie has been dumped. And not just dumped. Her husband of 21 years has left her- for the younger, perkier, cellulite free Ashlee. With her husband gone and children off to college, Hallie wallows her pain away in massive amounts of Oreo’s at her empty house. But she needs to snap out of it and move on. She is a successful lawyer living in New York City with a fabulous best friend and a handful of kooky neighbors, and moving on is exactly what she is going to do. By visiting her past.
Hallie gets the idea to go looking for her ex-boyfriends; the men she didn’t marry. Maybe that can help her figure out how she chose Bill, her soon to be ex-husband who doesn’t seem to realize that you can’t just have a ‘second act’ with a younger woman when you are married. First up is Eric, a college boyfriend who has now become an extremely rich investment broker, but he seems more interested in himself, his money, and his Blackberry. Next is Barry, who Hallie met while backpacking across Europe. His experience turned out to be on the …quiet side, and a whole lot different than Hallie could have imagined. And finally, Kevin. Hallie travels to the beautiful island of Virgin Gorda to find her high school boyfriend, and thinks she may have found love again.
The Men I Didn’t Marry by Janice Kaplan and Lynn Schnurnberger is ferociously funny, a fabulous and witty tale that will keep your interest until the end. The main character’s motivation to keep her head up and not give up on happiness is inspiring and thought provoking for readers. And the flair of mystery- what exactly did happen to Hallie’s sister and who is the mysterious fourth ex-boyfriend- will keep you wrapped up until you can happily mark this must read novel as finished.

December 12, 2009
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