Posts Tagged: Kate Middleton

Jennifer Aniston Named Most-Preferred Holiday Dinner Guest

7, 2011 4:00pm

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Most Americans would prefer Jennifer Aniston to sit beside them at their holiday table over any other celebrity, according to a HomeGoods survey. The actress won 30 percent of the vote; Kate Middleton came in second with 21 percent of votes, while Aniston’s ex-husband Brad Pitt got 16 percent of the vote.

And the chef they’d most like to prepare their holiday meal? Paula Deen, Gordon Ramsay and Martha Stewart, in that order. When it’s time to party, though, most Americans would like to do so with Rachael Ray (31 percent) and Jay Leno (17 percent).

The HomeGoods online survey polled 1,008 U.S. residents. Do you agree with its findings?

Trim the Tree With This Prince William and Kate Middleton Christmas Ornament

7, 2011 2:00pm

Prince William and Kate Middleton Christmas Ornament

Royal Crown Derby has produced a luxurious limited-edition Prince William and Kate Middleton Christmas ornament. The oval bauble was designed by June Branscombe; it features the royals’ initials underneath a crown and is hand-finished in 22-karat gold.

The ornaments were created “to celebrate the newlyweds’ first Christmas,” according to Royal Crown Derby. Only 1,500 were made — at a cost of £85 apiece — so if you want one, you’ll have to act quickly.

If you’re not keen on trimming your tree with the British royals, perhaps ornaments featuring “Jersey Shore” royalty would suit you.

The Nicki Minaj Barbie Doll is Pretty in Pink

2, 2011 4:00pm

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This morning, Barbie unveiled the Nicki Minaj Barbie doll, the latest of its celebrity-inspired dolls.

The doll features Minaj’s arm tattoo, signature pink wig and the charmeuse-and-tulle gown she wore on the cover of “Pink Friday.” It will be auctioned on Wednesday, Dec. 7 on charitybuzz, with all proceeds to benefit Project Angel Food.

TMZ reports that there will also be a Katy Perry doll released in the near future. For more celebrity dolls, check out the action figures of Pippa and Kate Middleton and the Cabbage Patch doll made in Steven Tyler‘s likeness. …Read More

Kate Middleton, Prince William and Prince Harry Sign on as British Olympic Ambassadors

1, 2011 4:00pm

Kate Middleton, Prince William and Prince Harry are among the 27 British Olympic ambassadors chosen to inspire the country’s athletes competing in the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

“Catherine, Harry and I are honored… [We are] hugely looking forward to this incredible sporting competition, but are also looking beyond next summer’s games to the springboard it will provide for future success and excellence,” Prince William said in a statement.

In their roles, the royals will help promote participation in Olympic and Paralympic sports within Great Britain and drum up support for Britain’s athletes ahead of the London Olympics.

Vogue Names Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen World’s Best-Dressed Siblings

11, 2011 1:30pm

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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are the world’s best-dressed siblings, according to Vogue.

The Olsen twins beat out Kate and Pippa Middleton, Dakota and Elle Fanning, Ruby and Lily Aldridge, Beyonce and Solange Knowles, and the four heiresses of the Courtin-Clarins makeup empire.

In addition to their trendsetting sensibilities, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are also the designers behind The Row and Elizabeth & James. Do you agree with Vogue’s list of best-dressed siblings?

Pippa and Kate Middleton Get Action Figures

10, 2011 10:00am

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HeroBuilders.com has unveiled its latest celebrity action figures, and they’re none other than Pippa and Kate Middleton. The super-buff toys are wearing mini replicas of their royal wedding outfits; Kate is wearing the phenomenal Sarah Burton wedding dress, while Pippa is wearing the figure-hugging Alexander McQueen gown that made her rear end world famous.

Pippa’s action figure and an alternate Kate doll in a standard wedding dress go for $49.95 apiece, while the Kate doll with the Sarah Burton wedding dress costs a whopping $189.95.

If these celebrity lookalike dolls don’t float your boat, check out this Steven Tyler Cabbage Patch Kid, which is being auctioned for charity.