Natalie Portman Is Engaged And Pregnant – Not quite the news we were hoping today, during this joyous time. But nontheless it is my job to deliver you the day’s most important news and this is it. Natalie Portman has a bun in the oven and it’s not mine. Choreographer Benjamin Millepied happens to be the one that did it. Dearie dearie me. [people]

All Eyes On Rugby World Cup – Once again New Zealand have been the all-conquering, supremely dominant force in world rugby yet even a Tri-Nations clean sweep and a European grand slam are viewed as a mere warm-up for the ultimate validation in 2011. Such is rugby’s obsession with the World Cup that virtually every All Black victory is examined minutely to see how it relates to their hopes of ending the pain, frustration and embarrassment of five successive World Cup failures. [mail&guardian]

Brandon “White Dog” Huntley To Appeal Asylum Ruling – The Canadian legal team of the white South African who was granted and then lost asylum status in Canada, is preparing to appeal the withdrawal of his right to remain in that country. Brandon Huntley, 32, caused a stir in Canada and South Africa in 2009 when he claimed his fear of crime against whites made him a candidate for asylum, and a government board agreed. [news24]

Elton John Has A Baby – Sir Elton John is a father. The boy was born on Christmas Day. And he shall be Levon. Or, more accurately, Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John, the singer’s publicist said late Monday. “We are overwhelmed with happiness and joy at this very special moment,” John and his long-time partner, David Furnish, said in a statement. “Zachary is healthy and doing really well, and we are very proud and happy parents.” [cnn]

But Hef, What About Holly? – With the news that Hugh Hefner, 84, became engaged to his 24-year-old girlfriend, Crystal Harris, over the holiday weekend, we’re left thinking about his former-number-one girl Holly Madison, and how she got nailed—figuratively and literally. find out after the jump what went down. [jezebel]

Keeping it light this week, friends. And remember to take it easy out there. Lot of lunatics on the road 😉

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