With a Little Luck: A Novel

My good friend Caprice Crane's new book, With a Little Luck, is out today. Yay, Caprice!

It's gotten great reviews:

"Crane is one of the funniest writers of popular fiction around. The dialog (inner and outer) is laugh-out-loud, snort-inducing hilarious . . . Readers will want to cross their fingers and spit while throwing salt over their shoulders if it helps Berry reach her dreams. Highly recommended."

Library Journal

"Fans of Stacy Ballis and Cara Lockwood will appreciate Crane's effortlessly funny style, which is often attempted in popular fiction but is rarely this well executed...Lighthearted and charmingly honest."

—Booklist

"[A] satisfying romantic comedy...[with] real character growth."

—Kirkus Reviews

And even better blurbs:

"Romantic, poignant and funny—this book is a lucky find for lit fans. Caprice Crane is a nimble and gifted storyteller."

—Diablo Cody, Academy Award-winning screenwriter of Juno

"A hilarious romp that oozes charm and giddy fun. Caprice Crane is a true talent."

—Molly Jong-Fast, author of The Social Climber's Handbook

"Witty, fast-paced, and sheer fun. Caprice Crane is a master of dialogue. Half the time I was reading this book I was smiling, which made me look like a crazy person on the subway."

—Jancee Dunn, author of Don’t You Forget About Me and Why Is My Mother Getting a Tattoo?

"Absolutely charming and hilarious."

—Missy Peregrym, star of the movie Stick It and ABC's Rookie Blue

"With a Little Luck scores in humor, head, and heart. In other words, it’s a perfect trifecta."

—Karyn Bosnak, author of 20 Times a Lady (soon to be the major motion picture What's Your Number?)

(Omg, who is that last fantastic blurber?) (I meant every word of it.)

And most importantly, she has the cutest dog ever (who likes to video chat with Bev):

Anyway, check it out, buy it—it's fantastic!

Source: http://www.prettyinthecity.com/blog/2011/7/26/with-a-little-luck-a-novel.html

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Miranda Kerr out at the gym in LA

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She's devoted to keeping a healthy lifestyle while at the same time maintaining her envy-inducing figure, and Miranda Kerr was spotted diligently making her routine visit to the gym in Los Angeles, California on Friday afternoon (June 10). The Victoria's Secret beauty looked sporty sexy in a white tank top and black tights while toting a colorful pink and black handbag as she headed to her nearby ride following the week-ending yoga session. Enjoy the pictures of Miranda Kerr out at the gym in LA (June 10). [gallery=757]

Source: http://www.celebritygossiphollywood.com/models/miranda-kerr/miranda-kerr-out-at-the-gym-in-la/

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Shooting After George Clinton Show Leaves One Dead Three Wounded

A man fired several shots from a handgun during a large fight near an outdoor concert venue featuring funk music artist George Clinton, killing one person and wounding three others, police said Sunday. The fight erupted before 10 p.m. Saturday at an intersection near Luke East Park, the venue for the eighth annual Unity in [...]

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Andy Dick Pleads Not guilty To Sexual Abuse Charges

Comedian Andy Dick pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges he sexually abused a security guard and another man at a West Virginia bar by grabbing their crotches. The case marks the latest in a long string of legal entanglements for Dick, who was a regular cast member on the 1990s television comedy “NewsRadio” but [...]

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Beyonce Loves On Lady Gaga

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"I love Gaga. I mean, if she didn't perform and she wasn't a singer, just as a human being I love her to death. But on top of it, she is the most talented pop star right now, and I'm so happy for her. It's just really inspiring to see someone who just creates their own destiny and comes up with their own looks and writes their own songs and choreographs and is in control and is not contrived. If you took away every bit of costume and she just sat in front of a piano, she would still tear it down. She's just that talented, and she deserves it all. And I'm just happy to work with her. I love her."

Beyonce shares her respect for her "Telephone" and "Videophone" collaborator, Lady Gaga. See, there can be more than one diva in the house. [PrideSource]

Source: http://www.thefrisky.com/post/246-beyonce-loves-on-lady-gaga/?eref=RSS

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Katie Holmes Celebrates National Dance Day

Joining in on the footwork focused festivities, Katie Holmes attended the National Dance Day Celebration in Valencia, California over the weekend (July 30).

The "Mad Money" actress looked casual cute in a red-toned top with jeans and a brimmed hat as she took to the Six Flags Magic Mountain venue to partake in the day's dancin' doings.

As for the event, National Dance Day is "a grassroots initiative that encourages the nation, young and old, to move! Individuals, families, organizations and communities from across the nation come together through their creative expression in dance. Any style of dance is welcome and imagination is recommended in order to get the most out of this celebratory day."

Of the fun-filled happenings, National Dance Day creator and SYTYCD Executive Producer/Judge Nigel Lythgoe said, ?It?s a wonderful way to stay healthy and have fun whilst doing it."

Source: http://celebrity-gossip.net/katie-holmes/katie-holmes-celebrates-national-dance-day-529314

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Angelina Jolie And Brad Pitt Keep Their Kids Connected To Their Cultures

Mom-of-six Angelina Jolie has the usual challenges facing the parent of a large family, and with her multi-cultural brood the actress also has to make sure her kids stay connected to where they came from. The actress adopted three of her children ? Maddox, 9, from Cambodia; Pax, 7, from Vietnam; and Zahara, 6, from Ethiopia ? and gave birth to Shiloh, 5, in Namibia, and twins Vivienne and Knox, 3, in France.

In a new interview the actress emphasizes how she and Brad Pitt make sure their children keep in touch with their own cultures.

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Source: http://celebritybabyscoop.com/2011/07/30/angelina-jolie-and-brad-pitt-keep-their-kids-connected-to-their-cultures

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Save the Children and Grey?s Anatomy Star Kevin McKidd Release PSAs to Help Children in East Africa Crisis

Save the Children has partnered with Grey?s Anatomy star Kevin McKidd to generate more awareness of the emergency situation in East Africa, which is threatening the lives of more than 10 million people.  The new Public Service Announcements released today highlight the needs of children and their families who are suffering from the worst drought in decades.   ?These [...]

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Angelina Jolie Wants To Take Her Family Across The Sahara

Angelina Jolie is planning her next family adventure. She told the Financial Times she wants to “cross the Sahara,” noting, “It takes 28 days . . . it would have to be on a camel. I wonder if I could do it in pieces and station the kids along the way.” Jolie, who with husband [...]

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