Natalie Portman's Announced Her Baby's Name

The name of the Oscar winner's bouncing baby boy, born June 14 in Los Angeles, has been revealed.

The couple hasn't announced a name or released a picture, but now reports come from Israel that suggest Portman and Millepied gave their firstborn the name '''''Alefh'''''', after the first letter in the Hebrew alphabet.

With Portman having been born in Israel and fiancé Benjamin Millepied being trés French, the couple seemingly had even more than the usual lot of options when it came to bestowing a name on their first child.

Firstborn, first son...It all fits!

Portman's reps aren't talking, but if the little lad's name is in fact Aleph (it is also sometimes spelled Alef), we find it adorable.

The rumor (Portman's camp hasn't commented yet) stems from Israel Haymon, which reported that "Good Evening with Guy Pines" had broadcast the name not long after Portman gave birth. Portman does have strong ties to Israel: she was born in Jerusalem.

Lady Gaga: My love for my gay fans is just pure

Lady Gaga and the gay community seem to go together like PB&J, but the pop star has recently been criticized for exploiting her LGBT fans to sell records a "ridiculous" claim Gaga isn't taking lightly.

My love for my gay fans is just pure, authentic love for them as supporters of me from the beginning, and me feeling connected to their struggles as someone who is a part of their fight," Lady Gaga says in an interview with The Advocate. She also took this cover photo of herself, while in Germany on tour. She set up the tripod and sat for the shot in Cologne, Germany.

"I believe I was destined to be an artist," she explains, but she sees the role as more than just creating a piece of work or selling lots of albums.

"At the end of the day I could be rolling around in Rolls-Royces, buying mansions for myself, making records, and dancing around in my underwear. But to be honest, I'm not interested in doing that at all. I'd rather be at rallies with the fans, being a part of their voice, helping to mobilize and enforce change. If people don't believe me, they don't have to be a part of it."

Gaga, who is currently in Tawian promoting her 'Born This Way' album, also touches upon the true meaning behind the title track in the interview.

All of the drama surrounding Gaga's relationship with the gay community comes of the heels of yet another controversy this one dealing with her contribution to the Japan earthquake and tsunami relief efforts.

Vinny Guadagnino has left the 'Jersey Shore'

After days of reported drama between Vinny Guadagnino and his “Jersey Shore” housemates, he may have finally made up his mind on whether he’s staying in the Seaside Heights house.

TMZ is reporting that sources connected to the MTV reality show have told them Guadagnino left the house late Friday (July 1) night after getting into an argument with an unnamed cast member. He was seen taking off in a cab with suitcases in hand in the middle of the night.

Guadagnino and the rest of the cast moved into the 'Jersey Shore' house at Seaside Heights, New Jersey, last week to begin the shoot of the fifth season of the popular show. This was just a week after they all came back from Italy, where the cast shot the fourth season of the show.

Guadagnino threatened to leave the show a few days into filming, after he complained of "being homesick" and feeling "burned out" and even left the house and stayed overnight at a hotel last Wednesday.

UsMagazine is reporting that a source told them, "Seeing his family the other day made him get a little homesick. Vinny being the youngest of the bunch, it's a long time to be away from his family. He left and is home. I don't think he will be back."

Us also reports that an MTV spokesperson had this to say about the departure, "We don't comment on series while they are in production but viewers can be assured they will have answers when Season Five premieres."
The “Jersey Shore” crew had very little free time between returning to the United States after shooting Season 4 in Italy before production resumed in Seaside Heights.

William and Kate went on kitchen duty

Prince William and Kate went on kitchen duty Saturday in Montreal. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, seemed to be having a great time as they added their culinary touches to the task at the Quebec Tourism and Hotel institute.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were good sports as they participated in a culinary class at the Quebec Tourism and Hotel Institute. They donned chef's jackets as they and Premier Jean Charest and his wife, Michele Dionne, joined them in the kitchen.

The royal couple didn't shy away during their lesson, with the prince and the premier becoming competitive at times, reports the Montreal Gazette. Here's one account from the newspaper:

During the demonstration Prince William made souffle and the Duchess was shown how to cook an amuse-bouche of foie gras on a toasted brioche with apple cider jelly.

Prince Albert of Monaco and Charlene Wittstock wed, again

A day after their civil wedding, Prince Albert has married the former Olympic swimmer Charlene Wittstock in a Catholic ceremony in Monaco.

That's right. The royal couple of Monaco followed their civil wedding on Friday with a Roman Catholic ceremony Saturday in front of some 300 guests gathered in the Main Courtyard of the Prince's Palace in Monaco.

Among the celebrity guests in attendance: fashion designers such as Karl Lagerfeld, Roberto Cavalli and Georgio Armani; supermodel Naomi Campbell; French President Nicolas Sarkozy; and actor Roger Moore.

Armani confirmed early this year that he would be the wedding dress designer. The gown was an off-white silk design featuring a long train with floral embroidery trimmed with stones in gold shades and crystal.

All saw Albert wink at his new bride after she had said ‘Oui’ when asked if she wanted to marry him.

Whatever the challenges of her new married life, Zimbabwe-born Charlene certainly comes from tough stock. Her great-great-great-grandfather John Webb went on an Atlantic expedition with Sir Ernest Shackleton – and ended up in South Africa where he discovered a diamond mine. He met his wife Mary, a lady-in-waiting to a princess, on a boat coming back from Egypt, and they settled in London.

The family emigrated to Rhodesia after the Second World War, but fled to South Africa when Charlene was a baby, to escape the escalating civil war there.

Taylor Swift is ill

Taylor Swift canceled her Saturday night (July 2) concert in Louisville, due to illness. She has rescheduled the concert.

The 21-year-old singer sent a note to fans in a Twitter message this afternoon saying, "Louisville, I so sorry to have to postpone this show to Oct 11. This is my first time having to do this. I'm so, so sorry." Tickets to Saturday's concert at the KFC Yum Center will be honored at the October show. Ticket refunds will also be available at the place of purchase.

An announcement on her official web site notes the cancellation is necessary for health reasons but did not elaborate: "Due to illness and under doctor's orders, Taylor Swift has been forced to postpone tonight's performance, and the show has been rescheduled."

Her next stop is scheduled for July 8 in Charlotte, N.C.

William and Kate enjoy pop concert

Prince William and Kate travel to the French-speaking province of Quebec on Saturday where protests by a small group of separatists are expected as the royal newlyweds continue a nine-day journey through Canada on their first official overseas trip.

After a day of pomp and circumstance, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, appeared to relax a bit as they attended a pop concert Friday night in Ottawa, Canada. The royal couple also got to see the Parliament Hill event conclude with a fireworks show. The festivities were part of Canada Day celebrations and featured national music acts, including Sam Roberts and Great Big Sea.

there was more than 300,000 people gathered at the event. Kate wore a purple dress from Issa, according to media reports. The Prince loosened up for the evening and didn't wear a tie.

The concert took place on what would have been William's mother's birthday. Princess Diana, who died in a Paris car crash in 1997, would have been 50 on Friday.

The royal couple leave Canada for a three-day trip to California on July 8.