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To prevent a sink-or-swim situation, lion cubs have to go through the motions to test water prowess! Naturally, before the four babes at the National Zoo can live at the exhibit with mom later this year, they need to be able to navigate the moat that surrounds it since they still aren't making life jackets in lion sizes. Keepers were on hand to conduct the swim tests one at a time, but this lil Read more
Congrats, Mama! Shera gave birth to four cubs on Aug. 31 at the National Zoo in DC, and you can watch them move — or, at press time, sleep — at your leisure! The newly launched Lioncub Cam goes behind the scenes for a sneak peek at the babes not yet on exhibit to public visitors. The lil ones are still without names but, if this zoo's past tweeting habits are any indication, I'm sure we'll Read more
Laughter is contagious, and this orangutan is getting a kick out of something! As it turns out, she's part of the Think Tank exhibit at the National Zoo in Washington DC. Here Bonnie, Batang, and pals can play along with zoo visitors and not just pose for photo ops. There's a button for the apes to spray human passersby with water to help beat the heat and a way to play tug-of-war as well. Are Read more
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Victoria Beckham wore a dress of her own design to accompany her husband David to the annual Sports Spectacular benefit at LA's Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. The gala raises funds for the Cedars-Sinai Medical Genetics Institute, which researches genetic birth defects. The couple brought their three sons, Brooklyn, Romeo, and Cruz, along for the event, while baby Harper stayed at home. It was the Read more
Reese Witherspoon hit the tennis courts today at the Brentwood Country Club. The expectant actress sported a purple tennis skirt and a ponytail during her workout and has been keeping up her athletic habits throughout her pregnancy, frequently going for jogs around her neighborhood. Reese and her husband, Jim Toth, have been spending most of their time close to home while they await their new Read more
George Clooney had the company of a gorgeous dog yesterday while doing a photo shoot in LA. George and the well-trained pup posed for pictures on the sand and even shared a little handshake. It's back to LA for George after a stint in Washington DC in late April for the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The politicking continued, though, when George hosted a fundraiser for President Obama last Read more
The White House welcomed the LA Galaxy soccer club for a special event in Washington DC this afternoon. David Beckham was among his teammates as they were honored by President Obama and First Lady Michelle for their successful 2011 season and MLS Cup win. Landon Donovan presented the president with a custom jersey after Obama spoke a few words. Obama joked of David, "It is a rare man who can be Read more
Jessica Alba shows some skin in a Versus dress on the cover of Marie Claire's June issue, which hits newsstands Tuesday, May 22. The mother of two turned 31 last month and seems to enjoy the juggling act that comes with motherhood and stardom. She recently stepped out in a Michael Kors number at the Met Gala in NYC and mingled with other famous faces at the star-studded White House Read more
Prince Harry was escorted through the Dulles International Airport before he caught a flight out of Washington DC yesterday. He wore an unbuttoned tuxedo for the travels after also dressing up on Monday to accept a special award from the Atlantic Council. Prince Harry received the Distinguished Humanitarian Leadership Award for his work with veterans. Back at home in London last night, his Read more
