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Deals of the Hour / June 15, 2011, 2:44 pm

Natalie Portman Gives Birth: Who's the Hottest Celebrity Mom?

It's official: The girl who promised, "I'll be hot," as a young teen in the 1996 movie "Beautiful Girls" is all grown up. SODAHEAD SLIDESHOW: See the hottest celebrity moms.  And while the 30-year-old actress is off the market -- Portman is engaged to her ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-15T20:44:19Z)

Prosecution finishes case in Casey Anthony trial

On Tuesday, a tattoo artist testified that Anthony had the words "Bella Vita," or "beautiful life" in Italian, etched on her back on July 2, 2008. She returned on July 15 and scheduled another appointment for a few days later. The artist, Bobby Williams ... (Source: KABC 2011-06-15T21:05:48Z)

First look at new 'John Carter' movie poster

There, he finds not the barren wasteland we now know it to be, but a planet populated by beautiful green women and barbaric Martian armies. The book tells Carter's tale as he uses his superior Earthman strength to woo a Martian princess and become a ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2011-06-15T21:20:07Z)

'Twilight: Breaking Dawn': Bella's wedding dress designer revealed

The studio also included a picture of Bella's veil (well, some of it). According to E! Online's Twitter account, Herrera says, "Kristen is a stunning girl and Bella will make a beautiful bride." Here's hoping Edward likes what Herrera came up with. (Source: MSN 2011-06-15T20:37:10Z)

Barsoom film gets poster, new title

Recently we found out that Disney's project, based on the Edgar Rice Burroughs's novel had changed its name again from John Carter of Mars to simply John Carter Seems like a particularly uninspired title, which says nothing of the content of the film. (Source: TG Daily 2011-06-15T21:05:48Z)

Google speech software uses 230 billion words

Google is hoping its browser gets another boost Wednesday. That's when a new line of laptop computers running on an operating system based on Chrome will go on sale. The Chrome laptops from Acer Inc. and Samsung Electronics will cost $349 to $499 and ... (Source: kgw.com 2011-06-15T21:12:57Z)

Kelly Honda Debuts Sophisticated Concepts for All-New 2012 Civic Si Coupe and Civic Sedan Models

Please visit us online at www.kelly-honda.com. Kelly Automotive Group is a family owned and operated company specializing in the sale and service of Infiniti, Volkswagen, Fiat, Honda, Nissan, Chrysler and Jeep vehicles in the greater Boston area. (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2011-06-15T21:05:48Z)

Wis. state workers to begin paying more for benefits in Aug., new lawsuit filed over union law

But the legal battle was not yet over. A coalition of unions filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday arguing that the law violated the U.S. Constitution by taking away union rights to bargain, organize and associate and illegally discriminates among classes ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2011-06-15T20:44:19Z)

Anthony Defense Wants To Interview Kidnapper

During that time, according to testimony, Anthony was living at her boyfriend Tony Lazzaro's apartment, attending parties, hitting nightclubs, getting a tattoo that says "Bella Vita" -- Italian for "beautiful life" -- and shopping. Numerous witnesses ... (Source: ClickOnDetroit.com 2011-06-15T20:37:10Z)

New 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1' Details!

Kristen is a stunning girl and Bella will make a beautiful bride." Neither the movie trailer nor the still photos allow us a preview of the dress, but Stephenie Meyer's book describes it as having an early 1900's design. Chances are, Herrera will not fail ... (Source: Wonder Wall 2011-06-15T21:20:07Z)

Total completes $1.3 billion solar company deal

SunPower CEO Tom Werner said the sale will help SunPower expand by boosting its market access and research and development program. SunPower designs and delivers solar electricity systems for businesses and homes. U.S.-traded shares of Total fell $2.09 ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2011-06-15T20:58:38Z)

Prosecution rests case in Casey Anthony trial

The defense on Wednesday requested that a document be added to the court record stating, "On July 2, 2008, Casey Anthony obtained a tattoo of Italian words that translate into Beautiful Life." An Orlando tattoo artist testified on Tuesday of having applied ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-15T20:58:38Z)

Apple iPhone 4 now available from Koodo Mobile in Canada

However, the carrier says that should you want to cancel before those three years are up, you'll only have to pay the remaining balance on the discount you received on the purchase of your iPhone. So that's a bit more humane treatment than what other ... (Source: Unwired View 2011-06-15T20:51:29Z)

Natalie Portman welcomes a boy

In her best actress Oscar acceptance speech in February, she thanked "My beautiful love, Benjamin Millepied … who has now given me my most important role of my life." During awards season, the pregnant Portman walked endless red carpets, collecting ... (Source: USA Today 2011-06-15T13:56:18Z)

Hugh Hefner's ex-fiance appears on Playboy cover as 'Mrs. Crystal Hefner'

The issue, obtained by Us Weekly , goes on sale Friday, the day before Harris and Hefner were set to tie the knot. The mag features 25-year-old Harris donning her ex-beau's signature pieces, such as his red robe and captain's hat. In the same picture ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-15T20:58:38Z)

Crystal Harris leaves Hugh Hefner on same day as her music career launches

Breaking up is hard to do, even if you're rich and beautiful. Check out the latest star couples to join the celebrity broken hearts club. Hugh Hefner continues to add to his Playboy posse. But his new girls aren't the only notches in his belt. (Source: New York Daily News 2011-06-15T14:32:05Z)

Bella's 'Breaking Dawn' Wedding Dress Designer Is Carolina Herrera! A Perfect Marriage?

"Kristen is a stunning girl and her character, Bella, will make a beautiful bride." In our opinion, Carolina's clean, classic aesthetic fits well with Stephenie Meyer's description of the 1920s antique ensemble, but we wanted to know what a real bridal ... (Source: MTV.com 2011-06-15T20:44:19Z)

Crystal Harris blames Hugh Hefner's Playboy lifestyle as reason for calling off the couple's wedding

Breaking up is hard to do, even if you're rich and beautiful. Check out the latest star couples to join the celebrity broken hearts club. Hugh Hefner continues to add to his Playboy posse. But his new girls aren't the only notches in his belt. (Source: New York Daily News 2011-06-15T20:58:38Z)

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