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Royal cocker spaniel is a 'private pet,' says spokesperson

(NEWSER) - You may have heard the happy news: Prince William and Kate Middleton are the proud parents of a 3-month-old cocker spaniel . However, if you were hoping to find out what they're calling the puppy, prepare to be disappointed. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have strictly instructed aides not to reveal his name, the Daily Mail reports. Says a spokesperson, "He is a private pet and they do not want his name to be made public although the couple are happy to confirm that they do, indeed, have a new dog." Click for pictures of the "private pet." More»

Royal pair spotted with a new black Lab, says tabloid

(NEWSER) - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge reportedly have a new bundle of joy, but it's a bit more furry than the one diehard royal watchers were hoping for. Prince William has given Kate Middleton a Labrador retriever puppy, reports the Mirror , likely for her 30th birthday. “The dog is ever so cute,” a "source" tells the tabloid. “The Duke and Duchess have been seen with it several times and he runs along at their heels. They are constantly in fits of laughter as it tries to catch them up.” The trio has been spotted walking along the beach near their home in Wales, and People has the photographic evidence here . More»

Justin Timberlake also rumored to have popped the question

(NEWSER) - Wedding bells are ringing for what seems like all of Hollywood. The latest:

• Drew Barrymore got engaged over the holidays to art consultant Will Kopelman, whom she has been linked to for almost a year, People and E! report. The couple was on vacation in Sun Valley, Idaho, when Kopelman popped the question with a nearly-4-carat Graff diamond ring. This will be the third marriage for Barrymore; her rep has not yet officially confirmed the engagement, but Us has what it calls an official engagement photo.

Elizabeth's clan hits church, attracts crowds

(NEWSER) - Britain's Prince Philip remained hospitalized today, recovering from coronary stenting , but the royal show must go on, and so it did: Queen Elizabeth and her entire brood attracted throngs of Brits as they attended Christmas services this morning at the queen's retreat in Sandringham. Kate, in her first Christmas as Duchess of Cambridge, likely boosted the number of watchers, notes People, and impressed in an eggplant-colored coat and hat. The royals were also joined by Mike Tindall, who married the queen's granddaughter, Zara Phillips, this year. More»

Jason Trawick proposed last night, according to TMZ

(NEWSER) - TMZ earlier reported that Britney Spears will be engaged by tonight—and it turns out that's true. Longtime boyfriend Jason Trawick apparently popped the question last night, confirms TMZ. The news comes on the heels of this post to her Facebook wall: "OMG. Last night Jason surprised me with the one gift I've been waiting for. Can't wait to show you! SO SO SO excited!!!! Xxo." Apparently, the 15,000+ fans who liked/commented on the post are pretty excited, too. TMZ notes that Trawick is throwing a huge dinner party at the Paris Hotel's the Chocolate Lounge in Vegas tonight, at which the men will apparently celebrate with chocolate truffle cigars. More»