| 2010-04-25T13:17:00.010-05:00 Bridget Marquardt Hosts Halfway to Halloween Costume Party in Bridal Attire  She may not be ready to walk down the aisle, but that didn't deter Hef's former honey Bridget Marquardt from donning an "I do" design for a walk down the red carpet in the Wedding Capital of the World as host of the Halfway to Halloween Costume Party at Eva Longoria Parker's new Las Vegas hot spot, Eve. When asked by Vegas Deluxe if getting hitched is on the horizon, Marquardt coyly confided " Not yet! Let's just think of this as a rehearsal for the real thing one day." Befitting a "bride" with a fright flick fixation, the reality personality added spine-tingling touches to her wedding wear in the form of fake blood splatters and a wilted bouquet, while her ghoulish "groom"-- real life beau Nick Carpenter-- was decked out in undead duds.    While Bridget Marquardt dressed as a member of the living dead on April 24th for a boo bash that was the living end, on April 18th her former Girls Next Door pal Holly Madison marked her first anniversary as the headliner of a show that celebrates states of undress. The Peepshow performer partied the night away at Chi Theater inside Planet Hollywood.  Photos courtesy Picapp  |
| 2010-04-21T10:53:00.024-05:00 Puppy Loves of the Royals  As Queen Elizabeth celebrates her 84th birthday, we take a look back at some of royalty's regal Rovers. Find out mroe about the Fidos of the famous by visiting the celebrity canines section of our sister site, DogTipper.com. Since her reign began, the pitter patter of tiny padded paws from a plethora of Pembroke Welsh Corgis have followed Queen Elizabeth through palace corridors. Her Majesty has had a total of 30 tail-wagging chums over the years, and presently enjoys the company of regal Rovers Emma, Holly, Linnet, Monty, Willow as well as dorgis Berry, Candy, Cider and Vulcan.  A present from her parents to mark her 18th birthday, a corgi named Susan was the start of a lifetime of "dogged" devotion to the breed for the future Queen of England. Mother to future generations of faithful royal Fidos, this prized pup faithfully followed then Princess Elizabeth on her honeymoon with Prince Philip.  Dookie (named as the pup was to be a part of The Duke of York's household) and Jane (seen in the photo below) were the first playmates of the pedigreed variety who brightened the lives of young Princess Elizabeth and her sister, Princess Margaret. A dog devotee, Princess Margaret would introduce another breed into the royal family-- dachshunds. Her beloved pet Pipkin's liaison with one of the queen's corgis would result in the arrival of tiny dorgis.  A young Prince Charles developed "puppy love" at an early age. Seen here with the Queen Mother and one of their many four-pawed pals, the Prince of Wales would break away from the tradition of conrgi companions, choosing instead a labrador who answered to "Harvey" in his earlier years. Jack Russell terriers were the tail-waggers of choice in adulthood. Many official Christmas family photos bear the image of Tigga, a pup with an A.A. Milne-inspired moniker who was a faithful friend to the prince for 18 years.  Like her mother-in-law Queen Victoria, Princess Alexandra-- who would become queen when her husband Edward VII was crowned king-- also doted on dogs. Her Pug dubbed Bully was a gift from her husband.  Prince Albert may have been the love of Queen Victoria's life, but her many hounds also held a special place in the sovereign's heart. As reported by The Spectator, Queen Victoria deemed dogs as "those four-footed friends no bride can buy," and the monarch was never lacking in canine companionship. As members of the royal family, the pooches posed for painted portraits with their monarch Mother, and the likenesses of favorite Fidos-- including Sharp, the smooth-coated Border Collie at the queen's side in the photo below-- were immortalized in headstones after their passing. Sharp, who was laid to rest at Windsor House Park, was devoted to the queen for 15 years.  Photos courtesy Picapp  |
| 2010-04-20T12:03:00.008-05:00 Shayne Lamas Marries in Las Vegas  What a difference a day makes. In 24 little hours, reality personality Shayne Lamas met and married her husband, Nik Richie (real name: Hooman Karamian). A Saturday night party led to the pair pledging their devotion on Sunday, April 18, 2010 at Las Vegas's landmark of love, The Little White Wedding Chapel. According to TMZ, the bride-- who received the final rose from Matt Grant on season 12 of The Bachelor-- and groom chose the $519 Michael Jordan Package, which includes a bridal bouquet and garter, professional photos, a DVD of the ceremony and a keepsake for the newlyweds-- Rules for a Happy Marriage. Confiding to her fans, the newly-dubbed Mrs. Tweeted the following day "I am more than happy to confirm last night I got married to an amazing person and we are extremely excited to share our lives together." Lorenzo Lamas, the bride's father, will soon follow in his daughter's footsteps when he says "I do" to model Shawna Craig.  Photo courtesy Picapp  |
| 2010-04-19T11:23:00.020-05:00 The 45th Annual ACM Awards: Top 5 Best Dressed  Which chart-toppers wore the top frocks at the 45th annual ACM awards? Here's Lovetripper's picks for the evening's best couture creations: 1) Fearless in her sense of style, Taylor Swift stepped out of her couture comfort zone and into this Marchesa masterpiece, and just like the closing line of her song "Change," fashion fans say "Hallelujah!" She may not have garnered any ACM awards, but this lovely lilac look, which was complemented by Neil Lane accessories, has won our hearts.   2) Not only did Hillary Scott receive five ACM awards with her bandmates, the Lady Antebellum vocalist was also a wardrobe winner on the big night in this fuchsia frock from Pamella Roland.  3) She's at the top of the Billboard Hot Country Charts with her single "Temporary Home," and this coquettish creation from Basil Soda lands Entertainer of the Year Carrie Underwood on our list of the top five fashion favorites.  4) The title of Jewel's upcoming CD is Sweet and Wild-- a description which can easily be applied to the singer's Jenny Packham gown, which walks the line between celestial and seductive.  5) She's ruled the record charts for years and reigned supreme on stage the the host of the 45th annual ACM awards. Reba McEntire's Ysa Makimo gown for her orange carpet walk was apt attire for a true queen of country music.  Photos courtesy Picapp  |
| 2010-04-17T12:30:00.000-05:00 Christina Applegate Engaged  Actress Christina Applegate, who will light up the big screen this summer in the romantic comedy Going the Distance, has announced that she plans to go the distance with the man in her life, Porno for Pyros founding member Martyn LeNoble, US magazine reports. The former Married...with Children star has kept the happy news of her impending marriage a cherished secret since she received a proposal on Valentine's Day. A pair for the past two years, the couple have yet to confide a date for their I do's.  Photo courtesy Picapp  |
| 2010-04-16T14:21:00.011-05:00 Katherine Heigl Receives Award at The Plaza Hotel  Her days on Grey's Anatomy may be behind her, but when it comes to saving our four-legged friends actress Katherine Heigl is just what the doctor ordered. On April 15, 2010 the star of the upcoming action comedy Killers was honored by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals with a Presidential Service Award during the 13th annual Bergh Ball at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. According to Red Carpet Fashion Awards, the Emmy winner wore a Lyn Devon design for the ceremony, and happily posed for posterity with designer/dog devotee Isaac Mizrahi and a photogenic Fido named Philly. A doting pet parent to six dogs and three cats, Heigl confessed that she hopes to add one more to her brood of barking and purring pals, but even if another four-legged family member is not in her future the actress has made it possible for other families to find a forever friend through the Jason Debus Heigl Foundation and Heigl's Hounds of Hope. For more news about the famous and their Fidos, visit our sister site, www.dogtipper.com.   Katherine Hiegl talks about family life in the following Entertainment Tonight clip: Photos courtesy Picapp  |
