The Duggars Expecting 20th Child

The Duggars have their 20th child on the way!

“19 Kids and Counting” stars Michelle and Jim Bob will welcome their next child in the spring, People reported.

“We are so excited,” the Duggar mother, 45, who is three-and-a-half months along, told the mag. “I feel good. I am past the sickness stage now.”

The couple’s most recent child, Josie, born on Dec. 10, 2009, is doing well after being born premature at just 25 weeks.

“It is a miracle. Josie is the most energetic, busy little almost-2-year-old,” Michelle told the mag. “She is short, and yet she can keep up with the big girls and she thinks she is just as big as they are. We are amazed at what she can do.”

According to dad Jim Bob, his wife is doing better than ever.

“Michelle is probably in better health now than she was 10 years ago,” the 46-year-old said. “She has been getting on an elliptical for about an hour a day and is very careful of what she eats.”

During her last pregnancy, the Duggar mother was diagnosed with preeclampsia and is now under the care of a high-risk pregnancy doctor. She is eating very healthy with plenty of protein, vegetables and skipping the caffeine – along with getting plenty of rest.

“We are just going to do the best we can,” she explained. “I am taking a nap every day, and we are just taking good care.”

Jim Bob added, “If we had lived by fear after Michelle had preeclampsia after her second delivery, we would have missed out on all our wonderful blessings. So many of her pregnancies have gone extremely well.”

One aspect of their latest pregnancy that will be different is Michelle’s first scheduled C-section.

“I’ve never had a planned C-section,” Michelle told the mag. “So this one will be different.”

In addition to their youngest daughter Josie, the couple is also parents to Joshua, 23 (who has two children, Mackynzie, 2 and Michael, 4 months, with wife Anna, 23), twins Jana and John-David, 21; Jill, 20; Jessa, 19; Jinger, 17; Joseph, 16; Josiah, 15; Joy-Anna, 14; twins Jedidiah and Jeremiah, 12; Jason, 11; James, 10; Justin, 8; Jackson, 7; Johanna, 6; Jennifer, 4; and Jordyn, 3.

The season finale of “19 Kids and Counting” airs tonight at 9 PM on TLC.

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Access Hollywood Live: Ashley Koff’s Energy-Boosting Smoothie Recipe

Ashley Koff, co-author of “Mom Energy: A Simple Plan To Live Full Charged,” stopped by Access Hollywood Live on Tuesday to offer up some great tips to add a little pep in everyone’s step!

Here is Ashley’s recipe for an energy-boosting healthy smoothie…

Energy Smoothie (makes 3 servings)

2c Hemp Bliss unsweetened milk (or coconut water)

2 Tbs PF Nuttzo

2 servings chocolate hemp protein

1 scoop Sambazon acai powder

1 scoop CocoCeps powder

1 c organic frozen spinach

1 c organic frozen blueberries

2 Tbs Barleans blackberry omega swirl

2 Tbs Nibmor organic drinking chocolate

1 large or 2 small Dole banana (ripe)

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Matthew Fox Wants Jury Trial In Bus Driver Suit

Matthew Fox wants a jury trial in a Cleveland civil lawsuit claiming the former star of TV’s “Lost” punched the driver of a chartered party bus.

Online court records show Fox made the demand in a counterclaim filed Thursday.

In her lawsuit, driver Heather Bormann of Cleveland alleges that Fox punched her in the breast, groin, arm and legs after she blocked him from boarding the bus on Aug. 28. Fox was in Cleveland for a movie shoot.

Bormann’s suit says she needed medical treatment for injuries that led to a loss of income. She’s seeking at least $75,000 in damages.

Cleveland prosecutors reviewed the case and declined to file charges against the actor.

Messages for comment were left early Tuesday for the attorneys for both Fox and Bormann.

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More Gladiators, Please! Starz Gives ‘Spartacus’ A Season 3

Caption A scene from ‘Spartacus: Vengeance’

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- He hasn’t even made his debut as the new star of Starz’s “Spartacus” franchise, but Liam McIntyre clearly has won over the network, because the series has already been renewed for a third season.

On Monday, Starz revealed that “Sparatcus,” which premieres its second season – “Spartacus: Vengeance,” on January 27, 2012, will definitely be coming back.

“There is no denying the impact ‘Spartacus‘ has had in the marketplace with fans across the globe thirsting for the continuation of the epic tale,” Starz Media Managing Director, Carmi Zlotnik, said in a statement. “‘Vengeance’ brings unparalleled action and drama to STARZ viewers in January. We are thrilled to come to an early agreement that allows the writers and talent to get right back to work in preparing for Season 3.”

Production on the third season of the franchise, is expected to begin early next year in New Zealand.

As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, Liam took over the role of Spartacus, with the blessing of original series star Andy Whitfield, who passed away in September after a battle with cancer.

Liam and the cast – Lucy Lawless, Dustin Clare and Manu Bennett – recently wrapped up Season 2 and the actor recently told Access he left the series, which now follows the ex-gladiators after they begin to form an army, in pain.

“I certainly beat my body into submission… It’s like a tenderizing thing. It’s good — it means there’s cool things in the show, which is a good thing,” he noted.

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Jackson Family Sounds Off On Conrad Murray Verdict

It was an emotional day on Monday for the family of Michael Jackson, as Conrad Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the King of Pop’s 2009 death.

Following the trial, many of Michael’s family members – who were on-hand for the reading of the verdict in Los Angeles – spoke out about the trial’s outcome.

“Justice was served,” Michael’s father Joe and brother Jermaine both told Access Hollywood outside of the courthouse on Monday.

La Toya Jackson took to her Twitter page — both before and after the verdict — to sound off.

“Verdict is FINALLY IN!!! I’m on my way! I’m shaking uncontrollably!” La Toya Tweeted in the run up to Dr. Murray being found guilty, following it up with a message of “VICTORY!!!!!” after the conviction was revealed.

“Now, I’m happy,” an emotional La Toya told Access after exiting the courthouse.

“Michael I love you and I will continue to fight until ALL are brought to justice,” she Tweeted about an hour after the trial was over.

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Kris Jenner Dishes On Kim’s Split; Is Kardashian Clan Angry Over ‘SNL’ Spoof?

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Kris Jenner is speaking out about daughter Kim Kardashian’s split from Kris Humphries after just 72 days of marriage. Does Kris think Kim and the NBA star will reconcile or is there a possibility her reality star daughter could end up back with former flame Reggie Bush?

“Nothing about the quickness of [their engagement] was a red flag to me,” Kris told Billy Bush and Kit Hoover on Monday’s Access Hollywood Live.

“Kim was very calm during the wedding process maybe that was a red flag. I don’t know… she felt at the time that she was very much in love,” Kris, who was promoting her new book, “Kris Jenner . . . And All Things Kardashian,” continued. “I’m not sure at what point she thought she couldn’t carry on.”

The Kardashian matriarch told Billy and Kit that reports suggesting that Humphries was essentially recruited to be Kim’s groom were “ridiculous.”

“We’re talking about two people who have feelings, who have to work through it. She’s not the first person in the world who has gone through a divorce,” she explained.

When asked if Kim, who traveled to Humphries’ home in Minnesota over the weekend, could possibly make up with her ex, Kris was unsure, saying, “I have no idea.”

Kris also shot down rumors that Kim was returning her diamond engagement ring to her estranged husband.

“I doubt that very much. I don’t think she needs to fly to Minnesota to… I don’t think she’s thinking about jewelry right now. She’s trying to mend her heart,” she said.

But does Kris think her daughter could end up back with NFL star Reggie Bush, who she dated from April 2007 to July 2009 and then again from September 2009 to early 2010?

“Reggie’s a great guy, I always had a good feeling about Reggie, but I also liked Kris,” she told Billy and Kit. “I don’t know what her choice will be ultimately.”

Adding, “Kim has a really big heart, she’s just trying to do what she thinks is best right now, so we’ll see what happens.”

Despite their recent turmoil, the Kardashian clan is able to keep their sense of humor – even when they’re the butt of the joke.

On this weekend’s “Saturday Night Live, " the family was spoofed in a sketch titled, “Kardashian Divorce Special” with Nasim Pedrad as Kim, Andy Samberg as Humphries, Abby Elliott as Khloe, Vanessa Bayer as Kourtney and Kristen Wiig as mom Kris.

“Probably one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen in my life. I hate to admit it, but they had me spot on,” Kris said of the sketch. “I tell my kids, ‘Don’t take yourself too seriously.’ We have a good sense of humor about ourselves and we were laughing right along with them. It was great.”

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Lindsay Lohan Checks In & Out Of LA County Jail

Lindsay Lohan was released from a Los Angeles County jail early Monday, less than five hours after she arrived at the suburban women’s lockup to serve a 30-day sentence for violating probation.

The “Mean Girls” actress was booked into the Century Regional Detention facility in Lynwood at 8:50 p.m. Sunday, in what was expected to be a short stay because of jail overcrowding.

Deputy Tony Moore said Lohan was released early Monday, but didn’t have an exact time. News crews staking out the jail said she left at 1:40 a.m. in a black Cadillac Escalade sport utility vehicle, and that she was in her Venice home by 2 a.m.

Lohan had until Nov. 9 to report to the jail.

It’s Lohan’s fifth jail sentence since being arrested twice for drunken driving in 2007.

On Wednesday, a judge ordered jail time because Lohan recently violated court orders by getting booted from a community service assignment at a women’s shelter.

The judge imposed a complicated sentence, telling Lohan that she will now have to perform all of her community service at the county morgue or risk serving an additional 270 days in jail.

The sentence also requires Lohan to undergo psychotherapy sessions and appear monthly at court hearings between December and March. The judge also said Lohan can no longer leave the country and needs the permission of her new “no-nonsense” probation officer to travel outside California.

Jail overcrowding has led to significantly shortened jail terms.

In 2007, Lohan spent 84 minutes at the jail before being released, and in the past she has served about 20 percent of her sentence, which is roughly six days.

Lohan will have to serve 423 hours at the county morgue, where for nearly two weeks she has been mopping floors, cleaning bathrooms and washing dirty sheets.

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Prince Harry Surprises Arizona Restaurant Patrons

The western Arizona town of Gila Bend got a visit from royalty when Prince Harry dined with about 30 military companions at the Little Italia Restaurant.

Friday’s royal visit came as a big surprise to the staff and restaurant owner Antonino Buccellato. He tells The Arizona Republic newspaper that Harry ate a pizza covered with pepperoni, bacon and sausage.

Locals have been wondering if they would get a chance to see the third in line to the British throne. Buccellato says patrons recognized the prince and began whispering and talking to one another, but nobody got up and asked to speak to him.

Prince Harry is in Arizona for Apache helicopter training at the Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field.

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Bieber, Gaga Dominate MTV Europe Awards

The MTV Europe Music Awards turned into a celebration of Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga Sunday night as the two picked up a number of top prizes, including best male and best female act.

Gaga, striking in several outfits throughout the evening, also won for best song and best video for “Born This Way.” Bieber picked up best pop act as well.

Their live performances captured the differences between the two ascendant mega-stars: the teenage Bieber, wholesome and almost impossibly cute; Gaga challenging and aggressively sexual in her approach.

Other awards went to Bruno Mars, Eminem and Katy Perry while the band Queen received the “Global Icon” award, in effect a lifetime achievement award to the now-graying rockers, who closed the show with a spirited set of their classics, including “We Will Rock You” and “We Are the Champions.”

It was a rousing end to the awards show, a highlight on the European music calendar that also draws A-list stars from the United States. It was held in Belfast, Northern Ireland, for the first time.

Queen guitarist Brian May said the show focused attention on how Belfast had found “true peace” after years of sectarian violence.

“It’s wonderful to be in Belfast,” he said.

The show also included a video tribute to the late Amy Winehouse, who died earlier this year in London.

But the evening was dominated by Bieber and Gaga, the two crowd favorites.

The casually dressed Bieber said modestly that he had voted for competitor Kanye West and thanked his fans and family for his first award.

“Never say never, right?” he said, waving his trophy in the air.

After he won his second award, for best pop act, he praised his fans for staying with him despite “a lot of crap on the Internet,” an apparent reference to unsupported allegations that he had fathered a child after a brief liaison.

Bieber took the stage a few minutes after Gaga accepted her award in characteristic style.

“Thank you so much, I love you so much. I’m so grateful. I’m really smiling right now, but I know you can’t tell,” said Gaga, wearing a bizarre silver dress with an oversize tilted hat that completely covered her face except for tiny holes that allowed her to see. She joked that she had had a lot of Botox treatment.

Gaga, who has enjoyed a year of spectacular commercial success, triumphed over a strong field that included a resurgent Jennifer Lopez, Adele, Katy Perry and Beyonce.

She later won awards for best video and best song for “Born This Way.” She thanked her “little monsters” for their support and said she regarded “Born This Way” as her most important work to date. She also won an award for having the best fan base.

Earlier, Perry — dressed in a mostly pink jacket and miniskirt — won the best live act award, and the American band Thirty Seconds to Mars won best alternative act and best world stage.

American rapper Eminem was named best hip hop act and Linkin Park took the prize for best rock band.

The show featured performances by headliners Bieber, Gaga, Bruno Mars — who won for best newcomer and for “best push” — Coldplay, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Snow Patrol and other top acts.

Chris Martin, the Coldplay frontman, joked that the band was just “warming everyone up for Justin” on his way into the awards ceremony, which was hosted by Bieber’s girlfriend, the actress and singer Selena Gomez.

She admitted she was nervous about her performance while being photographed on the red carpet just before the show.

The awards, which were set up in 1994, have previously featured performances by stars including U2, Paul McCartney, Take That, Beyonce and Jay-Z.

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