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Jessica Simpson announced her engagement to former NFL player Eric Johnson in November, and rumor has it she's taking vegan cooking classes to impress her man. She's learning at the Madeleine Bistro in Tarzana, California.

However, it would appear this is a new passion as the blonde beauty's ex-husband Nick Lachey -- whom Jessica divorced in 2006 after four years of marriage -- didn't benefit from her domestic skills.

A source told National Enquirer magazine: "Jessica is determined to be more of a domestic goddess this time in regards to her marriage.

"She hardly ever prepared meals when she and ex-hubby Nick Lachey were together."

It could be the singer is honing her skills to prepare for a family with her new fiancé, as she recently admitted she is excited to have kids with Eric.

Kristen Stewart Hides from Teenage Girls

Kristen Stewart's hugely popular role as Bella Swan in the Twilight Saga movies has made it difficult for her to blend in, and she finds herself hiding from fans of the franchise to avoid uncomfortable situations.

She said: "There's no way to eloquently put this. I just can't go to the mall. It bothers me that I can't be outside very often. And also to not ever be 'some girl' again. Just being some chick at some place, that's gone.

"Masses of girls identified with Bella in a really profound way, for want of a better world. The connection that I've seen people have. I've seen it physically. It's the characters they're flipping for."

Although the 20-year-old actress finds them terrifying, Kristen revealed she is conscious of how much the books and movies mean to the fans and hopes she is doing the character of Bella justice for them.

She said Bella is "a character who is embedded in so many people's psyches at this point.”

She added: "It's starting to enter my head a lot more than it used to because it's at the end and it's come such a long way. I just want the fans of the book to be happy. I don't necessarily care about anyone else."

Kristen is enjoying a successful career -- making a reported $25 million for the fourth and fifth installments in the vampire franchise -- but she says she would not have become an actress if she hadn’t started so young.

Of her first role at nine years old, she told Vogue magazine: "At that time I just thought it was fun. I don't think I would ever have been able to be an actress had I not started at nine years old. I would have been the last person to stand up and say, 'I'd like to star in the play.’"

Lady Gaga Projected to Make $100 Million in 2011

Lady Gaga, known for her flamboyant outfits and personality on top of her infectious pop hits, is on track to make $100 million this year, according to Forbes.

The 'Poker Face' singer is set to make almost $40 million more than she did in 2010, making her the seventh-highest paid musician in the world, and just $1 million behind hip-hop powerhouse Jay-Z.

How did she earn so much money? Touring, touring, touring. Lady Gaga's shows command a much higher average ticket price ($102) than other current acts, and she put on a whopping 138-stop tour last year.

Experts estimate Gaga's album sales will also significantly boost her earnings. She'll release her next album, the highly-anticipated 'Born This Way,' in May and she could earn up to $15 million from record sales alone. Her last album, 'The Fame' sold over 12 million copie

Johnny Depp Had to Be Rescued from Angelina Jolie's Dog

Johnny Depp starred with Angelina Jolie in the recent movie The Tourist, and he says he once agreed to watch her dog so she and Brad Pitt could go on a romantic date. The only problem? He hates dogs.

He recalled: "Foolishly I was persuaded to look after their dog Jacques for a night. He's a huge bulldog. At first I had a terrible feeling, because Jacques smelled horrible.

"But then I told myself, 'Come on, you will survive one night.' Everything was cool -- until I sat down on the bed to take my shoes off. Jacques pounced on me from behind and kept jumping around on me.

"He's not small. Around 175 pounds of dog was hurled at me, which felt like about 300 pounds. I shouted for help and luckily someone came to take that beast off me."

Despite the incident, Johnny did not let it affect his relationship with the couple. He and long-term partner Vanessa Paradis, 38, enjoyed being able to socialize with them after filming ended for the day.

He told German magazine TV Movie: "We often went for dinner with them. It was great. I've known Brad since the end of the Eighties. It was great to see him as a man and amazing father."

James Van Der Beek: I Broke Down While Watching Wife in Labor

It sounds like James Van Der Beek could have used a few drugs himself while watching wife Kimberly Brook give birth.

The former Dawson's Creek star's wife gave birth to baby Olivia in September and James admitted there was one point when his wife’s 15-hour-long labor proved to be too traumatic for him.

The 33-year-old actor said: "It's not easy to watch the person you love go through that. At one point in the middle, I had to excuse myself and secretly take 20 seconds in the bathroom to break down, wipe my eyes, beat my chest, and man up for her. There's a reason they don't let men give birth."

Kimberly -- who started dating James in July 2009, one month after he separated from first wife Heather McComb -- admitted the labor was so difficult that there came a stage when she thought she was going to faint.

She told Britain’s OK! magazine: "Once we got to the hospital, it took 15 hours before she arrived. It was the four-and-a-half hours of pushing that was the hard part. I got to the point where I thought I might literally pass out while my body was uncontrollably pushing."

Having a Lot of Fun: Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries

Don't expect to see Kim Kardashian's newest beau, New Jersey Nets star Kris Humphries, on her latest reality show, Kourtney & Kim Take New York. But, she is quite serious about the hunky basketball pro.

"I met him towards the end of filming the show," said Kardashian, explaining to People magazine why Humphries won't be on the show. "I'm having a lot of fun [with him]."

The show will, however, show Kim attempting to find Mr. Right as she turns 30. "I'm showing a lot of my dating life, which I've never really done before," she said. "I mean you've seen bits and pieces of my relationships before, but you've never really seen me being single and doing whatever I want to do."

As for finding love in front of a camera, Kardashian admitted it's difficult, but she has faith. "I never think love is hard," she says. "I think if it's meant to be, it's meant to be."

Kim Kardashian Gearing up for Skechers Superbowl Ad

Kim Kardashian doesn't have a boyfriend playing in this year's Super Bowl, but that doesn't mean she isn't going to get some pricy screen time!

The long-lashed entrepreneur is a spokesmodel for Skechers ShapeUps, among many other things, which means she'll be starring in a television advertisement to air during the year's most beloved American sporting event on February 6. On her blog, Kim explained, "I don't want to give too much away, but the storyline of the ad is so fun and I think you guys are going to love the commercial. I have to break someone's heart in the end... but you'll have to wait to see why!"

Judging from the promo behind-the-scenes shot posted to Kim's blog, the television personality won't be wearing all that much in the commercial, save a pair of pink and black ShapeUps. Are you looking forward to seeing her big ad debut?

Kate Hudson Is Pregnant

Kate Hudson has a seven-year-old son Ryder with her ex-husband Chris Robinson, and she and her boyfriend Matt Bellamy are said to be expecting another tot. The 31-year-old beauty is reportedly 14 weeks into her pregnancy.

A source told Us Weekly magazine: "It was not planned, but they are excited and embracing it.

"She is happy for Ryder to finally have a brother or sister.”

Kate and Muse rocker Matt, 32, have been dating for around nine months.

The couple recently spent Christmas with both sets of parents, with the British singer flying his mother Marilyn and father George, who are divorced, out from their homes in England to California to enjoy a big family celebration with Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell.

A source said before the meeting: “It will be the first meeting of both sets of parents. Things are getting serious between Kate and Matt and it's the obvious next step.

"Christmas is the only time they can get everyone together and the festive season is also the best time to do it.

Shakira and Beau Call It Quits After 11 Years

Shakira and her man Antonio de la Rue spent 11 great years together before calling it quits this summer, the singer just revealed on her blog. Apparently the two remain close, but are no longer an item.

"Since August 2010, we made a mutual decision to take time apart from our romantic relationship," she wrote (via Us magazine). "Throughout this time we have continued to work together hand in hand, have remained close and have kept the details absolutely private until now."

The 33-year-old continued: "We view this period of separation as temporary and as a time of individual growth as we continue to be partners in our business and professional lives. Our friendship and understanding of one another is unwavering and indestructible."

An insider commented on the breakup, claiming this might not be the end for the two. "There was no big drama, it's just one of those things where they had been together a long time and realized they were more friends and business partners than lovers. It's sad, but they could get back together. They just needed a break."

Lindsay Lohan and Sam Ronson Have Friendly Dinner Date

Those who eat together, stay together.

Fresh out of her rehab stint at Betty Ford, Lindsay Lohan has already been out with former flame Sam Ronson.

On Saturday night, the neighbors (Lohan has moved into a home next door to Ronson in Venice) enjoyed a meal together at Joe's in Venice.

"They shared a friendly dinner," a source tells People . "Lindsay has been begging Sam to see her and Sam finally gave in."

The two then took an after-dinner stroll around Venice.

Lohan went to the Lakers game on Sunday night, where she rooted on her hometown team, the New York Knicks, and had a conversation with Ronson via Twitter.

"I think the knicks are jet lagged. they're getting sleepy right now - someone wake em up!!!" Ronson tweeted.

Lohan tweeted back: "They played well though :)."

Looks like Lohan and Ronson are back to their old ways of chatting in Twitterland.

Lindsay Lohan Gets Sobriety Advice From Tom Hardy

Lindsay Lohan was released from the Betty Ford clinic last week after completing a three-month court-ordered rehabilitation program, and she's reportedly become close with Inception star Tom Hardy.

Sources claim Tom -- who has been sober since 2003 after battling his own alcohol and drug addiction -- has been advising the 24-year-old actress on how to stay away from temptation and she has been taking his words seriously.

As well as befriending Tom, 33, Lindsay is set to get a new housemate.

Lohan recently moved to a new pad in Venice Beach, Los Angeles, but she won’t be living there alone. A patient she met at the Betty Ford clinic will also be moving in.

The girl, who has been sober longer than Lindsay, will share the place and won’t pay any rent because she is struggling for cash at the moment, reports gossip website TMZ.

Lindsay has also been seen out with ex-girlfriend Samantha Ronson and while they had dinner in West Hollywood over the weekend, insiders insist they are not back together.

Emma Stone, Andrew Garfield Among BAFTAs Rising Star Nominees

Spider-Man co-stars Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone are nominated for the Orange British Film Academy's prestigious Rising Star award this year, along with Gemma Arterton, Tom Hardy and Aaron Johnson. The award honors young actors and actresses who made a breakthrough in the last year.

At the announcement today, jury member Ben Drew said: “It was a great honor to be invited on the jury panel for the Orange Wednesdays Rising Star Award this year.

“I recently directed my first feature film and therefore know that there is a wealth of inspiring rising talent out there and it is awards such as these that help these guys get their names in lights.

“I am really pleased with the final five for this year’s award and I can’t wait to see who the public vote for.”

The shortlist was drawn up by a jury chaired by An Education producer Finola Dwyer and including actors Peter Sarsgaard and Natascha McElhone and directors Mike Newell and Tom Ford.

Andrew and Emma are currently filming the Spider-Man prequel, playing the superhero and his love interest Gwen Stacy respectively.

They face stiff competition from Tom Hardy, who won praise for his role in blockbuster movie Inception this year, while Gemma Arterton won plaudits for her role in Tamara Drewe and Aaron Johnson impressed in Kick-Ass.

The eventual winner will be voted for by the public, and will collect their prize during a star-studded ceremony at the BAFTA Awards at the Royal Opera House in London's Covent Garden on February 13.

Are Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron Back Together?

Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron called it quits in December after 5 years of Disney star bliss, but it's looking more and more like that "break up" was more of a nice break. Sources say the two were acting like much more than friends while at the opening of Hollywood hotspot Eden last night.

"The two showed up around 10:45 p.m. through the back entrance with a group of friends and were holding hands at different points throughout the night," a source said (via Us magazine).

And, apparently at one point during the evening Zac leaned in for a kiss, and Vanessa only pushed him away because a bystander pulled out a camera phone. Otherwise, it sounds like the night was full of PDA from these two.

"They were kissing on the lips and seemed to be enjoying their night," says the source. Adds another eyewitness: "They seem to be back together."

Justin Bieber's Nail Polish Causes Chaos at Walmart

You would have never thought a teen boy selling nail polish would work, but it seems everything Justin Bieber so much as glances at turns into gold.

Over the holidays, his nail polish collaboration with Nicole by OPI caused chaos at Walmart stores and completely sold-out in the 3,000 stores that offered it. In fact, there was so much demand for the product that Walmart just couldn't keep up. Walmart VP Carmen Bauza said:

The call center in Bentonville was flooded and flooded with calls with people wanting to know where they could get the nail polish. We just couldn’t keep up. We thought it would be a stretch since he doesn’t wear nail polish.
Since Justin's done so well with nail polish, what do you think will be next for his cosmetics empire—lipgloss? Mascara?