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Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr have been dating since February 2008, but they only recently went public with their love affair. When asked a few months ago about the relationship, Miranda would only blush,

“He’s a sweetheart and that’s all I’m gonna say. Sweetheart.”

Orlando Bloom Dating Miranda Kerr

But now the couple has gone public. Orlando and Miranda were spotted in Sydney, Australia over the weekend at the horse races where Orlando even won £450 on one of the contests. Miranda had to make an appearance as the face of the retailer David Jones, and Orlando joined her. But can anyone tell me why Miranda is dressed like she’s going to a funeral? Is that standard horse race attire? Who knew.

And the two didn’t just go to the races. Orlando met Miranda’s parents. Big step for someone who’s just a sweetheart. The lovebirds met Miranda’s parents at Catalina’s in Rose Bay. After dinner Bloom even hugged Miranda’s mom. Awwww!

Maybe this one will last for Orlando.

See more photos of Miranda Kerr and a video of Miranda talking about her new man Orlando Bloom below.

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Just in time for Earth Day, Grist has name their most eco-friendly celebrity, and the winner is Natalie Portman. Portman was chosen based on her dedication to social and environmental issues.

Natalie Portman Is Eco-Friendly

Not only has Natalie acted as the face of a low-energy light bulb company and created her own vegan shoe line, but she poured effort into saving the gorillas in Rwanda as well. There’s nothing this girl won’t do to save the plants and animals. Of her shoes, Natalie says,

“As a vegan, it’s been challenging finding designer shoes made of alternative materials. This collection offers a great selection without compromising quality or style.”

The list named some runners up, who include Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts (who also appeared on Oprah for her Earth Day celebration), Cameron Diaz, and Leonardo DiCaprio (of course). However, it also names the failures of the A-list world, including David Beckham for taking so many flights, Elizabeth Hurley for flying 250 people to India for her wedding, and The Spice Girls for using private jets so much. So basically the Beckhams are the anti-environment superstars.

See more photos of Natalie Portman and a video of Natalie Portman’s launch of her shoe line te casan.

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Jodie Foster is a woman of many talents, but who knew she could list video games among them. Apparently she loves Guitar Hero, and challengers her kids, Charles, age 9, and Kit, age 6, to a friendly game or two pretty often.

Jodie Foster

Of the family fun, Jodie says,

“Guitar Hero is big… We fight each other over it. I’m bad at it, but I’m still better than them. I have no musical ability. I tried in my life. I tried to learn the trumpet, that wasn’t so good. The good thing about Guitar Hero is you can just (press the buttons and) go ‘blue, green, green, green, blue, green, green…’”

The game is pretty addictive, but it gets tricky when you get to blue and orange. Who can move their fingers that fast? I just don’t get it.

But it’s no secret that celebrities are coming out of the woodwork for their love of video games. Spike recently hosted its 5th annual Video Game Awards, and the movie stars came out in droves.

See more photos of Jodie Foster and a video of Topher Grace discussing video games below.

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Julie Andrews has written her memoir entitled, ‘Home: A Memoir of My Early Years.’ The actress, who is known and loved for ‘Marry Poppins’ and ‘The Sound of Music,’ talks about a much darker side to her childhood in the book.

Julie Andrews Memoir

The life Andrews writes about is one of poverty and hardship. She discusses her family at length, saying she truly loved her father but was forced to live with her mother and stepdad after her parents divorced.

Julie’s parents divorced when she was eight, and eventually she went to live with her mother and her hated stepfather in a series of squalid digs, sleeping in a room where rats crept along the pipes, and having her scalp scrubbed and rinsed with vinegar to remove lice.

Julie also describes a time when her stepfather invited her into his bed to “cuddle” like mommy. The advances continued, along with her parents drinking, until Julie told her aunt and a bolt was put on her door.

Andrews does delve into her career, describing her rise to fame and it’s highlights, like singing before the queen, but it’s her friendship with Carol Burnett that raises curiosity. There have been rumors of an affair between the two and a very public kiss shared in a Washington hotel. Andrews does not discuss the incident but does describe Burnett as someone very close to her.

“I loved all that she was, all that she exuded - we bonded instantly,” adding: “I lost my own inhibitions and felt free beside her.”

The book will be released April 1, 2008 but you can pre-order your copy now. See more pictures of Julie Andrews below.

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