J-Lo's a thriathlete; Jennifer Hudson's engaged

Jennifer Lopez completes her first triathlon in Malibu

Jennifer Lopez had the support of several important men in her life as she successfully competed in the Nautica Malibu Triathlon on Sunday, finishing the race in 2 hours, 23 minutes and 28 seconds. The singer-actress was cheered on from the sidelines by husband Marc Anthony, who escorted her to a VIP area with his arm securely around her after she crossed the finish line, exhausted, but with her fists pumped in victory. In the VIP area, Lopez met up with Matthew McConaughey, who also competed in the triathlon at Zuma Beach. The actor greeted his former Wedding Planner costar with a big hug. Other stars who competed were Felicity Huffman, William H. Macy, Jon Hamm, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Jon Cryer, Monique Coleman, Scott Foley and Anna Kournikova.

Jennifer Hudson engaged to boyfriend David Otunga

Jennifer Hudson and boyfriend, David Otunga, got engaged on Friday night in L.A. Otunga, who is known as “Punk” from the reality show I Love New York 2, popped the question with a Neil Lane diamond ring on the Dreamgirls Oscar winner’s 27th birthday. The couple, who have been dating less than a year, both hail from Chicago.

Prince William chooses full-time military career

Prince William has opted for a full-time military career and is to train to become a pilot in the Royal Air Force's search and rescue teams, his office announced Monday. "The time I spent with the RAF earlier this year made me realize how much I love flying," William, 26, said in a statement. "Joining Search and Rescue is a perfect opportunity for me to serve in the Forces operationally, while contributing to a vital part of the country's Emergency Services."

Britney to release new album on her birthday

Britney Spears has arranged a wonderful birthday present for herself: her sixth studio album, Circus, due for release Dec. 2 – the day she turns 27, her label announced Monday. The album shortly follows her triple victory for video of the year, best female video and best pop video for "Piece of Me" at MTV's Video Music Awards on Sept. 7. Another victory for Brit Brit, Guinness World Records revealed another accolade for Spears: she has replaced Paris Hilton as the Most Searched Person on the Internet in 2007.

Scarlett may be growing all prima dona

Being Woody Allen's muse has really inflated Scarlett Johansson's ego. One well-placed source told The New York Post's Page Six that producers on "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," Johansson's latest Allen flick, have been grumbling that "Scarlett isn't the same . . . She's turned into the biggest prima donna."

'Biggest Loser' couple welcomes new baby

"Biggest Loser" alumni Matt and Suzy Hoover delivered their second boy on Thursday, reports PEOPLE. Jax Paul, who was born at Valley Medical Hospital in Seattle, weighed in 7.6 lbs., and measured 18.75 inches long. He joins big brother Rex Timothy, 14 months.

Social networking for those with STD's

Whether you're looking for love or just emotional support, PositiveSingles.com connects people by sexually-transmitted diseases. Whether your prognosis is HIV/AIDS, HPV or genital herpes, friend others online.

Famed shark fisherman Frank Mundus dies, was 82

Frank Mundus, the legendary shark fisherman said to have inspired the Captain Quint character in the movie "Jaws," died Wednesday. However, it was his heart, not a shark that finnally took his life. Known as the "Monster Man" for the size of the sharks he caught, the gregarious Mundus had an outsized personality nearly as big as his famed boat, the Cricket II. He forged his reputation as a fearless fisherman in Montauk beginning in 1951, hunting down the world's biggest sharks. On his Web site, Mundus said events from a 1964 catch influenced Peter Benchley, who wrote "Jaws." But Benchley maintained that Quint was a composite character. The best-selling book was turned into the 1975 film, a blockbuster that left many beachgoers thinking twice about taking a dip in the ocean.

Art made from dryer lint?

A Virginia Beach elementary art teacher has transformed her home into a "Lint Cottage" to display her work constructed from household dryer lint. Over the last 15 years she's made lint "paintings" of the Cavalier Hotel, Monticello,  puppies, sailboats and angels. Check out her work which ranges from $20 to $3500.

Need a mid-life career switch? Try priesthood

More middle-aged American males are becoming priests. The average age of ordination in America has risen 10 to 15 years since the 1970's.

Tina Fey as Sarah Palin; Amy Poehler as Hillary Clinton

Couldn't stay up for SNL premiere?  Olympic medalist and host Michael Phelps opened the 34th season of Saturday Night Live,  describing it as the "ninth best moment of my life." Barack Obama canceled his appearance because he felt it inappropriate after the Hurricane Ike devastation in Texas.

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