As per usual, it looks like the Kates, Katies, Catherines, and Katys of the world have been mighty busy this week. Here, your weekly roundup of name-specific news.
- Remember when I admired those silver Jimmy Choo sandals that Kate Middleton wore earlier this week? Well, she stepped out in them again Friday, to an event celebrating the upcoming London Olympics. But since she paired them with this divine Jenny Packham gown with a sheer lace back, I will forgive her. [Daily Mail]
- Oh how the times have changed. Queen Elizabeth II has confirmed that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s first born will ascend the thrown, even if the babe is a she. [Hollywood Life]
- Speaking of Middleton, according to Now magazine, Kate thinks her posterior is “far superior” to Pippa’s. [The Daily Beast]
- Cute. Middleton and her dog Lupo went on a camping trip Wednesday night with a local group of Scouts. [People]
- And in less exciting Middleton news, she is reportedly to thank for a 500% increase in the sales of nude-colored stockings in the past year. Uh, thanks Kate? [Daily Mail]
- Oh, this is a good one. In New York, a female hot dog vendor has been charged with prostitution on the side. Her name? Catherine Scalia. [CBS News]
- Kate Hudson‘s secret to losing her baby weight so fast is apparently biking everywhere. [Just Jared]
- Yay! Katherine Jenkins is still in it on “Dancing with the Stars,” despite suffering a concussion. [Today, CBS News]
- Jenkins apparently also had wardrobe malfunction this week, that she believes was “sabotage.” [On The Red Carpet]
- Oh nice. Here comedian and activist Katie Goodman interviews Dan Savage about the “It Gets Better Campaign.” [Huffington Post]
- Kate Walsh admits that her home is a “festival of allergies” thanks to four cats and dogs. [Parade]
- Newsflash! Walsh was spotted on a date with a mystery man this week. [Just Jared]
- The very strange world of Kate Moss fan art. [StyleList]
- Kate Beckinsale lent her acting talents to a Funny or Die video this week, along with Judy Greer and Andrea Savage, telling the Grand Old Party, “Get in my vagina!” [The Hollywood Reporter]
- Artist Kate Kretz’s new exhibit is all about motherhood. Her medium of choice? Human hair. [Huffington Post]













