And now, your weekly roundup of the Kate-related stories I just didn’t get a chance to write about, thanks to the fact that life is busy.
- Kate Middleton’s cousin, burlesque dancer Katrina Darling (left), will be bringing her saucy moves to New York City in March. She’ll apparently be dancing to “God Save the Queen.” [Page Six]
- Speaking of Middleton, the International Fur Trade Federation tried to use her as a celebrity endorser this week, by posting a picture of her in a fur-lined coat. PETA freaked. But turns out, the fur was actually fake. [The Frisky]
- Reese Witherspoon admits that she so nervous to meet Middleton that she tried on six outfits for the occasion. Reese, you look fine! [People]
- Katie Hall, the Indiana congresswoman who pushed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, has died at 73. Sad. [NY Times]
- Kate Gosselin tells Dr. Drew that she is “so lonely” and is worried that no guy will want to date her with 8 kids. To that, I say: sorry, but duh. [People]
- Kate Bosworth and her boyfriend Michael Polish headed to an event honoring the 40th anniversary of Charlie Chaplin’s honorary Oscar. Without moustaches! For shame. [Just Jared]
- You guys aren’t going to believe this, but sometimes Katherine Heigl doesn’t wear makeup. [Daily Mail]
- Katy Perry has been spotted on a military base in fatigues. MTV believes that she may be shooting the video for “Part of Me.” [MTV]
- Speaking of Perry, she apparently gets to keep Krusty the Cat in her divorce settlement with Russell Brand. [StarPulse]
- Oh, and she also posted a photo of her upcoming cameo on the sitcom “Raising Hope.” Apparently, she’ll be playing a prison guard by the name of Rikki who sports “Annie”-esque hair and wears very unflattering pants. [Daily Mail]
- Perry showed up looking very blue—literally—to the launch of her Katy Perry Eyelashes by Eylure collection. [Idolator]
- Curious about Barack Obama’s 2012 digital strategy? Kate Brodock transcribes a panel with its architects. [Other Side Group]
- Writer Katie Trotter on the dangers of denim. [The National]
- Sinead O’Connor reveals that Kate Hudson has some competition for the heart of fiancé and baby daddy Matthew Bellamy of Muse. O’Connor says her 15-year-old daughter is obsessed with him. [IOL]
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