Celebrity Circuit

"FNL" and Steve Carell score farewell Emmy nods

Steve Carell and "Friday Night Lights'" Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton

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(CBS) -- Actor Steve Carell and the small-town Texas drama "Friday Night Lights" both scored some nice farewell gifts from the Emmy voters.

"FNL," which is ending its five-season run tomorrow night, earned its first series nomination Thursday morning, setting itself up against favorites "Mad Men" and "Boardwalk Empire."

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Jewel and husband Ty Murray welcome a son

Jewel and husband Ty Murray at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 13, 2011, in Los Angeles.

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(CBS) - It's a son for Jewel and husband Ty Murray.

The singer and Murray, a professional bull rider, welcomed their first child Monday evening in Texas.

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Duchess wears same skinny jeans 3 days in a row

Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, in Canada.

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(CBS) - While some royals and celebs won't dare to step out wearing the same piece of clothing more than once, the Duchess of Cambridge seems to not care.

During her nine-day Canadian tour with husband Prince William, Kate was seen wearing the same pair of J Brand skinny jeans three days in a row.

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Emma Watson shines at "Harry Potter" premiere

Actress Emma Watson at the "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" world premiere and after party in London, July 7, 2011.

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(CBS) - Emma Watson dazzled in two winning looks at the world premiere of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" in London on Thursday.

The 21-year-old British actress, who got a little teary eyed at the event while saying goodbye to the franchise, first greeted fans on the red carpet in a tulle Oscar de la Renta floor-length gown, which featured a sheer neckline and embellished bodice.

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"Twilight's" Stephenie Meyer producing rom-com

Author Stephenie Meyer at "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" premiere on June 24, 2010, in Los Angeles.

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(CBS) - Stephenie Meyer is moving on from vampires. The author of the best-selling "Twilight" series is producing the romantic comedy "Austenland," based on the Shannon Hale novel of the same name.

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Lady Antebellum singer Hilary Scott is engaged

Lady Antebellum singer Hillary Scott of attends the 2011 CMT Music Awards on June 8, 2011, in Nashville.

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(CBS) - Lady Antebellum singer Hillary Scott got one sweet surprise over Fourth of July weekend.

The 25-year-old country star's boyfriend, drummer Chris Tyrell, proposed during a family vacation in East Tennessee.

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Reports: Princess tried to flee 3 times

Princess Charlene of Monaco arrives for her religious wedding with Prince Albert II on July 2, 2011, in Monaco.

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(CBS) - Charlene Wittstock, the new Princess of Monaco, reportedly attempted to escape multiple times to her native South Africa before her wedding to Prince Albert II this weekend.

According to Sunday reports in French newspapers, Wittstock tried "to flee three times"  and first sought refuge in her country's embassy in Paris when she was in town for a wedding dress fitting in May.

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Prince Albert, Charlene to honeymoon in South Africa

Monaco's Prince Albert II and Charlene Wittstock pose on the balcony after their civil ceremony on July 1, 2011, in Monaco.

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(CBS) Newlyweds Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco are reportedly headed Tuesday for a luxury, seaside resort in the princess'  home country for their honeymoon.

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Denise Richards adopts a baby

Actress Denise Richards at Nickelodeon's "iParty with Victorious" premiere party on June 4, 2011, in Los Angeles.

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(CBS) - Denise Richards has some big news to share.

The 40-year-old actress has adopted a baby girl domestically, her rep confirms, and she also tweeted about it on Wednesday.

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Bristol Palin: Michele Bachmann copied my mom's style

Sarah Palin and Michele Bachmann in red.

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(CBS) - Bristol Palin says she finds Michele Bachmann's style a little too reminiscent to another female political figure: Her mom.

While promoting her book, "Not Afraid of Life: My Journey So Far," the 20-year-old accused Bachmann, who on Monday announced her bid again for the GOP nomination for president, for ripping off her mom's look.

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Pippa Middleton and ex-beau step out at Wimbledon

Pippa Middleton and Alex Loudon at Wimbledon, on June 29, 2011, in London.

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(CBS) - Pippa Middleton may not be a single lady after all.

Just two weeks after their reported break up, Middleton, 27, and Alex Loudon, a banker and former English cricket player, stepped out together at Wimbledon on Wednesday. 

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Rosie Huntington-Whitely rules the red carpet in NY

Rosie Huntington-Whitely arrives at the New York premiere of "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" in Times Square on June 28, 2011.

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(CBS) - She's a Hollywood newcomer, but Rosie Huntington-Whitely is proving to be a ruler of the red carpet.

Following a chic week of promotional appearances overseas, the British model-turned-actress wowed the crowds Tuesday in a knockout worthy ensemble at the New York "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" premiere.

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Katharine Hepburn's former family estate for sale

An aerial shot of Katherine Hepburn's Old Saybrook, Conn. estate.

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(CBS) - The sprawling Connecticut estate that screen legend Katharine Hepburn called home for many years until her death in 2003 is up for sale. 

Constructed in 1913, the waterfront home is situated off the Long Island Sound estuary in the Fenwick borough of Old Saybrook, Conn. It is listed for $18 million, Zillow reports. 

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Bristol Palin clarifies "stolen virginity" claims

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Bristol Palin attends the Candie's Foundation 2011 event on May 3, 2011, in New York.

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(CBS) - One of the revelations coming out of Bristol Palin's just released memoir, "Not Afraid of Life: My Journey So Far," is her claim that former fiance Levi Johnston "stole" her virginity on a camping trip while she was drunk on wine coolers.

While the passage raised a few eyebrows for its suggestion to date rape, the 20-year-old says her choice of words does not allege sexual assault.

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Kim Kardashian spotted at Vera Wang bridal store

Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries attend AmberLounge Fashion Monaco 2011 on May 27, 2011, in Monaco.

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(CBS) - Wedding plans appear to be moving along well for Kim Kardashian.

The 30-year-old reality star, who is engaged to NBA player Kris Humphries, was spotted at designer Vera Wang's Madison Avenue boutique on Monday, where she was reportedly wedding dress shopping.

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