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The family is now even more complete for Scottish actor Ewan McGregor and his wife Eve Mavrakis with the addition of a new member. The couple reportedly has adopted a 4-year-old girl from Mongolia.

A rep for the actor told People magazine "I can confirm Ewan McGregor and his wife Eve Mavrakis have adopted the girl but cannot comment further". Aside from the adopted daughter, the husband-and-wife has had two biological daughters; Esther, 4, and Clara, 1.

"Why do I want to keep it?" Niklas Soderblom told People magazine speaking on the engagement ring he gave to Nicollette Sheridan in 2004. Now as the actress is engaged to Michael Bolton, Soderblom puts the 1.76-carat round-cut diamond Tiffany ring up for sale on eBay.

"I don't need that thing. It's a nice way to finish off something nasty with something nasty," he remarked. "If somebody buys this and it makes them happy, it would be perfect." Soderblom continued. The ring has a starting bid of $20,000. Interested?

Hollywood actress Tori Spelling and actor Charlie Shanian will soon have their divorce finalized. Shanian has in October last year filed for divorce from Spelling, citing dissolution of marriage as the reason behind.

In court documents obtained Tuesday by syndicated TV news magazine "Entertainment Tonight", a Superior Court commissioner stated that Spelling and Shanian divorce will be officially dissolved on April 20.

Proof, an Eminem protege and member of the Detroit rap group D12, was shot to death early Tuesday morning April 11th, 2006 in Detroit. The rapper, according to a spokeswoman for the Detroit police, was shot in the head at the CCC club on Eight Mile Road strip mall on Detroit's northern edge soon as a fight occurred at around 5 PM.

The star was rushed to Holy Cross Hospital in a private vehicle, but was pronounced dead on arrival. Moreover, police said that a 35-year-old man was also shot in the head and was listed in critical condition at St. John's Hospital. While investigation is underway, no suspects have been named.

They are engaged and expecting baby, so good news comes in twos for Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard.

As representatives for both sides confirmed the good news on Tuesday, there were no other details released.

That Madonna's marriage to Guy Ritchie has been on the rock is proven right. John Ritchie, the father of Guy, spills the things out to public during an interview with the British magazine "Closer" published Tuesday.

In his statement John does confirm the couple's relationship has been on the rocks and they are working to salvage their marriage by relocating to Los Angeles in February. That was the super-couple's last effort to work the things out.

Becoming an American for many people means pride and so does for Lindsay Lohan. Unfortunately, it doesn't always bring her good luck. The teen star apparently has been rejected as the face of Louis Vuitton because the fashion line considers her as "too American" for the brand's global image.

An insider tells British newspaper the Daily Mirror "Marc (Jacob) is great friends with Lindsay and she loves his clothes so it was no surprise rumors were flying that he was pushing his French bosses to get her to star in their campaign. But they thought Lindsay was too American for their global brand."

Pop singer Britney Spears back in spotlight, but in somewhat unpleasant one. The singer has on Saturday afternoon April 8th, 2006 got a visit from Los Angeles child-welfare officials accompanied by deputies.

Despite the "very standard, routine patrol request," the visit in fact occurred after Spears' son Sean Preston was diagnosed with minor skull fracture. That's according to Star magazine.

Ashley Judd, Ivanka Trump, Carmen Marc Valvo and Donna Karan were just some notable figures that do care about their society. They were all, besides join The Breast Cancer research Foundation (BCRF), also have enliven "The Very Hot Pink Party" held April 10th, 2006 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City.

Over 1000 supporters attending the crucial event were treated with performance by Tony Bennett and a guest appearance by Sir Elton John. In addition to all, there was also Hollywood actress Elizabeth Hurley who served as Mistress of Ceremonies.

Holly Marie Combs and her husband David W. Donoho are heading their happy days. The couple is expecting their second child together.

"She's only a few months. She's not showing, so it won't affect production." So said a spokesperson for the US WB network.

Dave Rowntree, the drummer for English rock group Blur, has another activity beyond music. Coincide with his band's unclear future plans, the man gives hand at designing animated comedy show.

Rowntree reportedly is working exclusively behind the scenes for the so-called "Empire Square", guiding the "creative process" and helping direct the voice talent who power the three main characters: the attitudinally maladjusted "Richie," the streetwise "Hooks" and the geek, "Rabbit."

Looking upon the achievement she's reached by now on, Carrie Underwood indeed worth for two thumbs up. Not only scores great in American Idol, she also scores double at the 2006 Country Music Television (CMT) awards show Monday April 10th, 2006. Brought home the Female Video of the Year award, the singer also nabbed the Breakthrough Video of the Year prize as well, both for "Jesus, Take the Wheel".

Meanwhile, fellow musician Keith Urban won Video of the Year award for "Better Life" and Brad Paisley's "When I Get Where I'm Going" was chosen as the Most Inspiring Video of the Year. Kenny Chesney won the Male Video of the Year for his "Who You'd Be Today" and Hank Williams Jr. won the Johnny Cash Visionary award.

The woman from the block, Jennifer Lopez, is suing her ex-husband Ojani Noa for demanding $5 million from her to keep him from publishing a book containing private details about the star and their relationship.

In her suit, filed Monday April 10th, 2006 in Los Angeles Superior Court, Lopez alleged that Noa violated a settlement agreement the pair reached in October by distributing the manuscript of his book to publishers. Thus she is seeking a restraining order to stop him from publishing the book.

Ali Landry married director Alejandro Monteverde, her manager Elissa Leeds confirmed Monday April 10th, 2006.

The couple weds in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico on Saturday April 8th, 2006. Meanwhile, there are no other details released on that matter.

Elton John is doing good with his abundant secondhand clothes by selling it for charity. The star cleans his closet, selling thousands of pieces of his personal wardrobe to raise money for his AIDS charity, "The Elton John Aids Foundation".

Items on sale at "Elton's Closet", the temporary shop set up in the concourse of Rockefeller Center in midtown Manhattan, include 10,000 coats, sweaters, suits and other garments worn by John and partner David Furnish. The sale begins Tuesday through Saturday with all proceeds benefit The Elton John Aids Foundation.