Parents of Kate Middleton on Prince William Engagement: Awesome!

Following many years of dating, and countless misleading tabloid cover stories, Kate Middleton and Prince William announced their engagement this week.

How do the former's parents feel about their daughter becoming an official part of the royal family in 2011? Pretty darn great!

"I would just like to say that Carole and I are absolutely delighted by today's announcement and thrilled by the prospect of a wedding sometime next year," said father Michael Middleton. "They make a lovely couple. They're great fun to be with and we've had a lot of laughs together. We wish them every happiness for the future."

The Wate-ing Game: William and Kate have made their love official.

William and Kate (who will be referred to as "Catherine" going forward) also met with the press this morning. At the media session, the Prince said he proposed with his mother's engagement ring (SEE IT BELOW).

"It is very special to me," William said. "It was my way to make sure my mother did not miss out on today and the excitement that we are going to spend the rest of our lives together."

Forgive the THG staff, readers. It just got awfully dusty in our offices. Please, give us a moment...

This is the rock that used to belong to Princess Di and is now around the finger of Kate Middleton.

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Maksim Chmerkovskiy Determined to Oust Bristol Palin on Dancing With the Stars

Maksim Chmerkovskiy may be surly, blunt, critical and not politically correct, but it's just because he's a serious competitor who wants to win. Period.

Despite being demonstrably outclassed by the field week in and week out, Bristol Palin is still waltzing and spinning. Which has Maks' head spinning.

The fact that Bristol the Pistol is even in the top four on Dancing With the Starshas reportedly rankled Chmerkovskiy, who's partnered with Brandy.

Bristol Palin's surprisingly long stint on Dancing With the Stars has captivated millions. Do not court Maksim Chmerkovskiy among those millions.

“Maksim is very emotional and takes this show very seriously, if you haven’t already seen. He really wants to win,” a source says of the Ukrainian pro.

“He works extremely hard and finds it depressing when people he thinks aren’t worthy of their current position get further then they possibly should.”

He and Brandy are both so competitive and hungry, tensions often rise between them - and they're allies. Imagine how he feels about Bristol Palin.

While acknowledging some bad blood, a source says not to look into the grudge too much: “To say he simply doesn’t like her might be a little much.”

“He is more not liking the whole situation of potentially losing to someone who he believes has significantly less talent than himself and Brandy.”

What do you think? Can Bristol possibly make it to the final three? If she does, either Brandy, Jennifer Grey or Kyle Massey will have to go home.

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Michaela Wallace Interview: A Chat with Justin Bieber's Girlfriend*

(* Not really.)

I love Justin Bieber because he has great music that I can relate to, and it doesn't hurt that he's really hot!

Michaela Wallace is certainly not the only 14-year old with this opinion. But she is the only 14-year old with a song titled "Justin Bieber's Girlfriend," one with a video that has gone viral and turned Wallace into an online sensation.

The young singer spoke to Celebuzz this week about her single and her hopes for a successful music career. Might we have a female version of Justin on our hands?

How long has been involved with music?
I have been singing as long as I can remember. Music has always been a passion of mine and part of my life. In church, at school or just on a regular day when I disappear into my room for some one-on-one time with my guitar. I have been playing the piano since I seven years old and playing the guitar since I was ten.

Does she have any special Justin Bieber concert memories?
Yes! Before the concert in Nashville, I got to go backstage and play Xbox Kinect with Justin. The concert was AWESOME! It really was a night I'll never forget.

Her EP is currently available via iTunes. What are her next plans?
I don't really have any plans right now, but I look forward to writing and recording more music and who knows where it will take me!

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Adam Lambert Unveils Cover, Reveals Release Date for Acoustic Album

First, Justin Bieber announced the release date for his upcoming acoustic album and also unveiled the covert art for "My Worlds: The Collection."

Now, Adam Lambert has done the same.

On December 6, fans of the former American Idol finalist will be able to download Acoustic Live! and/or purchase a hard copy off the singer's official website.

The disc will feature acoustic versions of singles from his For Your Entertainment, such as “Whataya Want From Me," "Music Again," "Aftermath," Soaked” and "Mad World."

Visit our Adam Lambert video section today and click around to find examples of this crooner singing with nothing but a guitar accompaniment. The guy has some serious pipes on him, doesn't he?

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Coming to MTV: Teen Mom 2!

Move over, Maci Bookout. Step aside, Catelynn Lowell. Time to make room, Farrah Abraham. Cool your jets, Amber Portwood. Please don't hurt us.

MTV will premiere Teen Mom 2, a sequel to the smash hit reality show, on Tuesday, January 11. Get ready for so much more baby-raising drama.

"Teen Mom 2 is shooting right now," the show's executive producer, Morgan J. Freeman, told USA Today, confirming the sequel's debut on MTV.

The Teen Mom cast became pseudo-celebrities after their trials and tribulations aired this year. Dr. Drew has nothing to do with this, he's just in the photo.

Who are the new girls? Although the cast list hasn't yet been revealed, the featured young women were selected from the current cast of 16 and Pregnant.

As for original cast members Maci Bookout, Catelynn Lowell, Farrah Abraham andAmber Portwood, running it back for a new season, Freeman wasn't sure.

"We're doing some continuous-type shooting with the original [cast] but nothing's been announced yet about what we'll do with that," the producer said.

What do you think? Ready for Teen Mom 2?

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Source: Jake Gyllenhaal on "Cloud Nine" Over Taylor Swift, Planning Rendezvous in Paris

Reports indicate that Taylor Swift is more serious about her career than Jake Gyllenhaal.

But the same can't be said about the actor's feelings regarding this young singer. According to Hollywood Life sources, Jake has dated since his split with Reese Witherspoon, but "no one has put a smile on his face like Taylor. He’s really on cloud nine."

Call them Swiftenhaal or Gyllenwift. Just don't call Taylor and Jake a casual couple any longer.

Following casual dates in NYC and California, things between Swiftenhaal will allegedly heat up this December, as insiders claim: “The two are planning to spend the holidays together. And Jake plans to meet Taylor in Paris at the beginning of the new year, where she’ll be performing.”

How did these two even cross paths?

Maggie Gyllenhaal supposedly met Swift at a charity event and thought she was a "sweet girl with a good head on her shoulders." She told her brother the same.

But might she have walked her sibling into a trap? Will Swift soon pen a revenge song titled "Dear Jake?" Unlikely, a source says.

“He’s not like the other men Taylor has dated. Jake is no John Mayer. He’s a very sweet and sensitive guy. He treats women with respect.”

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Eva Longoria & Tony Parker: Divorce Rumor Untrue!

Less than an hour ago, we reported that Eva Longoria and Tony Parker were splitting after three years of marriage, and that Tony filed for divorce in Texas.

Now her rep says it's completely false!

Two clerks at the Bexar County Courthouse in Texas told TMZ the case was filed and sealed by a family law judge, but Eva's rep says Tony did not file.

The San Antonio Spurs star does not even have a divorce lawyer, she says, and another clerk now says no such divorce case has crossed her desk.

Eva Longoria (no longer Parker) is back on the market!

The Desperate Housewives actress and the San Antonio Spurs star married back in July 2007, and has his initials and jersey number tattooed on her body.

Longoria was to appear at the taping of Anderson Cooper's CNN Heroes of 2010 special this weekend, but canceled, sparking rumors something was up.

Fortunately, it looks like the rumors, however they started, simply spiraled out of control and people jumped the gun. Hopefully, they're happy as ever!

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Evelyn Lozada and Chad Ochocinco: Engaged!

Forget Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson.

Sorry, Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo.

Move over, Prince William and Kate Middleton.

The biggest engagement news of the celebrity world this week comes from the NFL: Chad Ochocinco has popped the proverbial question to Evelyn Lozada - and she's said yes!

Viewers of VH1's Basketball Wives may be familiar with Lozado, who flew to Cincinnati yesterday and received the shock of a lifetime from her boyfriend of four months. Tweeted the reality star of her incomprehensibly large ring:

"I'm no rabbit but 10 carats looks good on me!! Let the hating begin."

You heard her ladies...

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Farrah Abraham: Betrayed By Baby's Grandma

Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham was shocked to learn that the grandmother of her infant daughter Sophia secretly met her and held her last summer.

"I was surprised, I felt so betrayed," Farrah said of Stormie Clark, who is estranged from the Teen Mom, but who has worked tirelessly to see Sophia.

Farrah Abraham hasn't pursued a relationship with Clark since she never approved of her son, the late Derek Underwood, dating her in the first place.

Farrah Abraham is an embattled Teen Mom, but she's a fighter.

Underwood tragically passed away in a car accident two months before Sophia was born in 2009. Since then, Clark and Abraham have been at odds.

But Clark now recalls her first - and only - "surprise" run-in with her granddaughter Sophia in June at a local park in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Star.

Farrah was not there for the secret meeting. Instead, her nanny handed over baby Sophia to Clark for a photo, which she learned about only later.

"When I saw the photo it seemed to me that Sophia didn't feel comfortable. I feel bad that she was put in that situation," Farrah now recalls.

"I will never have her in the child government day care system again."

Clark says she'll "never give up" her fight to win visitation with her granddaughter, even after an Iowa judge denied her request last month.

Regardless of Stormie's claim, Farrah, who denies claims she's been abusive, is not worried Sophia will ever end up back in Clark's arms.

"I have full custody of Sophia. I'm not concerned. Stormie is out of my life," Farrah said, and hopefully, she's right. Keep up the battle, girl!

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The Real Housewives of Atlanta Recap: Bad Dancing, Elderly Engagements

Sheree returned! Peter proposed! And our intern somehow managed to keep all her food down while watching the latest installment of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. A detailed recap follows...

After being MIA for most of last week's episode, Sheree came roaring back big time. In an Aston Martin no less. After all, she needs to reward herself for surviving her arduous divorce. She's also been asked to participate on Dancing with the Stars of Atlanta, a charity event. Because Sheree's all about giving back, she accepts the challenge and goes about proving to the world she can dance. Can she?

In a word: NO.

Kim shows off her brand new, gold drenched, Napoleonic office to her kids and parents. She also surprises Ariana with her new $60,000 bedroom. Brielle is fuming. Apparently a 2,000 square foot bedroom that takes up the top half of the house doesn't cut it for the fugly brat anymore.

Nene and Maloria, Cynthia's sister, prep for Cynthia's surprise engagement party. 50-year-old Peter asked for their help because he's finally popping the question after three years. It works! 50-year-old Peter surprises eyelash-less Cynthia with a huge ring which elicits about as much reaction from Cynthia as watching paint dry. Nene thought the rock showed more emotion but to each his own. Cynthia promises 50-year-old Peter she won't be a runaway bride. Mmm-hmmm.

Meanwhile, Phaedra starts packing for the impending arrival of her baby with the help of her assistant and a friend. Labor is being induced (yes, that's her story and she's sticking to it!) and as Phaedra so eloquently put it "this baby is ready to come out of her vagina." All class she is. P

Phaedra seems inconvenienced by this baby. Milk? Penis ointment? A 50-cent piece wrapped in gauze taped to the navel? Damn it all to hell what the doctors and nurses say, this baby's being raised country!

Sheree starts practicing for her dance debut and from what her partner, Derek Walters, and one of the judges can see, a 2x4 has more style and rhythm. Sheree, however, is not concerned. Whatever mirror she gazes into has her convinced that she's ready to take on the ballroom masters of the world.

Kandi and Lawrence start working in the studio on his "Closet Freak" track. Ladyboy Lawrence has a set of pipes on him and can actually sing so Kandi knows that this single will be a hit. Lawrence tells Kandi about Kim dissing "The Ring Don't Mean A Thing" all over town and Kandi is none too happy about that. She's fed up with Kim's crappy, lazy attitude. Find someone else to write your songs beeyotch!

Cynthia goes bridal gown shopping with her mom and sister to give her stylist some ideas. She's a supermodel, after all, and can't just buy off the rack.

She promises Mom and sis she won't be a runaway bride but she is getting overwhelmed by all this wedding business. Mmm-hmmm. Cynthia's afraid of being stuck in a loveless, dependent, controlling, abusive marriage like Mom was and she never wants that for herself.

The day of Sheree's big dance event arrives, as does Sheree in her Aston Martin and her glam team. These days big "Atlanta stars" prep in public restrooms instead of dressing rooms it seems. While Sheree continues on her delusional journey, her guests begin to arrive.

Nene brings Gregg (trailing behind like a hound dog ) as her "date" and freezes him out for the entire night. Kim drools over Atlanta Falcons defensive end Kroy Biermann and his ass. Future baby daddy? Nene gets all hot and bothered by "black berry" 50-year-old Peter. Who knew?!

Kim tells Kandi she'll get vocal lessons. Kandi has an 'uh-huh' attitude. Sheree needs to raise $5,000 for the event. The table decides to donate $20. Wearing a costume that appears to be from Johnny Weir's reject pile, Sheree demonstrates her wooden dance moves and elicits yawns and grimaces. The judges give her high scores proving they must be high. Sheree's proud of herself because she moved out of her comfort zone.

Which is exactly how the audience felt throughout this debacle... uncomfortable!

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Scarlett Johansson Named GQ Babe of the Year

Take this, Minka Kelly!

While Esquire named that former Friday Night Lights star the Sexiest Woman Alive,GQ has come back and honored Scarlett Johansson as its 2010 Babe of the Year. For what reasons? We'll let the magazine explain:

At 26, she remains fresh-faced, curious, trying on new moods and outlets of expression as easily as she changes her hair color. This is what we love about Scarlett: that she's game, that she's good, that she can try on all these guises without seeming to try too hard.

And all the while still seem genuinely like the observant, inquisitive (and very cute) girl in transition we fell for in Lost in Translation.

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First Listen: Michael Jackson and Akon Duet on "Hold My Hand"

A duet featuring Michael Jackson and Akon was released this morning as the first official single from the late icon's posthumous upcoming album Michael.

A handwritten note by MJ was found after his death indicating his desire that "Hold My Hand" be the first single on his next album, Epic Records said.

There's no doubt about its authenticity, either. Unlike the track that leaked earlier this month, "Breaking News," Jackson's family embraces this song.

Taj Jackson, one of the star's many nephews, posted an online message Sunday saying it was the last song his uncle ever played for him in person.

"He was so proud of it," Taj said. "I'll never forget the smile he had on his face as the song played through the speakers at the Palms Hotel in Vegas."

The song may be familiar to MJ fans from the unfinished version that leaked in 2008, but Akon returned to the studio to remaster the final version.

"The world was not ready to hear 'Hold My Hand' when it leaked," Akon said of the song they originally recorded in 2007. "We were devastated."

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Britney Spears Bonds With Sean Preston

Britney Spears and her eldest son, Sean Preston Federline, headed out for some mother-son bonding time this weekend. Frozen treats were involved.

The adorable twosome hit up Menchie’s yogurt shop, and SP wasted no time digging in - after a pit stop at mom’s home away from home, Starbucks.

Amazing as it is that Britney Spears has a five-year-old son, motherhood does seem to suit her, especially since she got back on medication in 2008.

Here's the two of them strolling through Calabasas ...

Britney's kid is huge! And cute! [Photos: Fame Pictures]

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Anonymous Stripper Claims "Nice" Threesome with Melanie Brown and Stephen Belafonte

Someone should give Melanie Brown and Stephen Belafonte Charlie Sheen's phone number.

According to a random Australian stripper, this couple has something in commonwith that troubled actor, as she claims to have engaged in a threesome with the former Spice Girl and her bald-headed husband.

The unnamed woman says she was hesitant to go back to a hotel room with the pair while they were Down Under recently, but then figured, hey, “something like that might never happen again."

Paging Charlie Sheen! Melanie Brown and Stephen Belafonte would like to make you an offer...

Brown and Belafonte were in Australia last Saturday to promote their new reality show, as the stripper says one of the couple's bodyguards came up and asked if she wanted to get into a sex act with the pair.

“It was nice. We had a nice time," the lady said.

There's no way to verify this story, of course, but we can relay this Brown quote from last month, speaking on a passion for love making she shares with her husband.

"We’re a pretty horny couple. We’re young, we both like sex. I’ve always liked sex and I’m going to make the most of it.”

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