Jessica Alba looked stunning yesterday afternoon, considering her friends had just picked her up from the gym before taking her to lunch. In a short jumper dress, boots and a long coat, Jessica's baby bump was clearly visible. I wonder if she'll get as big as Jennifer Lopez! Pictures: RSPress / Splash News

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Lily Allen's publicist has announced that the 22-year-old singer is expecting her first child with Ed Simons, 37, from the Chemical Brothers. The couple who have been dating since September are said to be thrilled and are planning on moving in together. The Sun who broke the story earlier today were told by a source that: “Lily could not be happier. “It’s the icing on the cake for what has been an incredible 18 months for her. She is looking forward to finishing her new album early next year and releasing it before the birth of her first child.” Lily was spotted out and about earlier today with Ed, and the couple join the ranks of recently pregnant celebs including Jessica Alba, Jamie Lynn Spears and Radio 1 DJ Edith Bowman. Picture: Steve Fothergill / EP / Splash News / Dean Chapple

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Ashlee Simpson and Mary J. Blige looked happy and warm yesterday as they left the TRL studios in NYC after a recording for MTV. Photographers reported that hoards of fans were waiting just to catch a glimpse of their favourite stars. Say cheese ladies! Pictures: Edward Opinaldo

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This is the second time this week Splash has spied the lovely Naomi Watts shopping in NYC. Well, Tis' the Season! Wrapped up warmly in a thick coat and a white hat, Naomi had many photographers and myself wondering what goodies could possibly be in that big brown bag. Later the star could be seen strolling with her son Alexandra and her mother. Hope to bring those pics to you asap. Pictures: Jackson Lee

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Hilary Swank expressed her disappointment today, on the British show GMTV, that the real reason for her taking 45 supplements a day was never raised by the media. The stunning star, who glowed in a short red dress, went on further to add that the reason she was taking so many pills was because she had been growing her hair for a Cancer charity. We already knew about Hilary's fantastic plight but many fans may be pleased to know she wasn't taking all those health supplements for her looks! 'Click Here' to see one of many charities that deal with hair donations Stock Picture: BroadImage

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A fascinating documentary has revealed that no matter who you are - we all had to start somewhere. Living TV has revealed that The Spice Girls were once spotty out of tune teenagers who constantly bickered in rehearsals. Click through to YouTube to see an indepth look in the strong characters that grew to be the biggest 'Girl Power' band in the UK. Most interestingly Posh Spice was proclaimed as the most shy and bashful member, who thought she was fat! Spice Girls - Part 1 Spice Girls - Part 2 Spice Girls - Part 3 Spice Girls - Part 4

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