Mario Lopez won’t turn 35 years old until October 10 but that didn’t stop him from getting the birthday party started a bit early at The Bank nightclub inside the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV last night. Flanked by a bevvy of blonde beauties, Lopez’s entourage of all guys, including brothers and cousins, took over a corner table in the VIP section and partied till the wee hours of the morning. Here are a few pics:

I understand that shortly after midnight the DJ stopped spinning long enough to lead the packed club in singing Happy Birthday to the party boy as a flock of beauties presented Mario with a cake complete with sparklers (tho why “after midnight” I’m not entirely sure as his birthday is still days away). Mario was spied making out with a few ladies last night, so obvs he was partying as if it really was his birthday ;) After the pretty hawt shirtless pics of Mario Lopez that we got to see earlier this week, I think the least we can do is wish the man a happy pre-birthday!

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Shock jock Howard Stern took his second stroll down the aisle in NYC yesterday when he married his longtime girlfriend Beth Ostrosky in a private wedding ceremony attended by close friends. The couple announced their engagement on Valentine’s Day back in February of 2007 and then earlier this year decided to change the wedding site from the Hamptons in NY to Manhattan. Here is a pic of the newlyweds that was snapped earlier today:

Howard Stern and his longtime girlfriend Beth Ostrosky were married in New York City on Friday night, according to guests who attended the celebration. The guest list for the wedding, held at the restaurant Le Cirque, included Joan Rivers, Barbara Walters, Billy Joel and wife Katie Lee, Jimmy Kimmel, Sarah Silverman and Stern’s radio co-host, Robin Quivers. Stern, 54, and Ostrosky, 36, were joined in a ceremony officiated by Mark Consuelos, the husband of Kelly Ripa, who also attended. Billy Joel sang two songs, and Chevy Chase delivered a raunchy roast, said one guest. “Beth is the most beautiful bride I’ve ever seen,” said Stern pal Dominic Barbara. (Ostrosky wore Marchesa.) “The vows were from each others’ hearts. It was gentle and soft and beautiful. People were crying.” After 11 p.m., Joan Rivers walked out holding a bouquet of cream roses. “I danced with Howard,” she said. “The wedding was fabulous, everyone had a great, great time” … This is the first marriage for Ostrosky and the second for Stern.

It’s funny to think about Howard Stern being sweet and romantic enough to woo a lady into falling in love with him but, as they say, every person has a perfect match … hopefully for both Stern and Ostrosky, this match is right one. I am not really much of a fan of Stern’s but I suppose congratulations are in order. Beth Ostrosky strikes me as a nice lady and I wish them all the happiness in the world together.

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Nothing very exciting to report on the personal front … I spent all of yesterday ensconced inside my apartment doing everything but cleaning up the mess I’ve made over the past week. I managed to “tidy” things up a bit but, meh, I just didn’t want to deal. I opted out of going out and instead decided to start watching He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season One on DVD:

I’ve had the entire He-Man series on DVD for months but haven’t gotten around to watching them. I was a big fan of the series when I was little and watching the eps brought back a lot of fond memories. I distinctly remember when the show aired on TV in the early ’80’s … I would make it a point to be home promptly after school so that I could watch He-Man, Thundercats, G.I. Joe and other cartoons. I think it’s a bit sad that kids these days don’t have the same sorts of cartoon programming to watch. Kids TV these days is focused more on live-action programming (Hannah Montana, iCarly, etc.). The same goes for the toys … kids these days don’t necessarily want action figures, they’re all about iPods and cell phones. HMMM, I’m starting to sound like an old person ;) I must admit, I really cherish my fond childhood memories and watching these DVDs last night (and this morning) was a nice treat.

This afternoon, I need to get my butt down to Anaheim so partake of Gay Days at Disneyland. My friends Michael, Darion and Loy are prolly there already … we’re staying the night in Anaheim so that we can get in some Disney fun tomorrow as well. Should be fun :)

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Here is this week’s batch of photos sent in by Pink is the new Blog readers — Jennifer sends in a pic of her burgeoning baby bump … the photo was taken at 34 weeks and she is due to give birth to twin girls — Nicole sends in a beautiful photo of her daughter all decked out in her University of Oklahoma Sooners gear — Ashley sends in a pic from her recent wedding day … after dating (her now husband) Shawn for 6 years, we are getting our first look at the new Mrs. Streeter — Christy sends in a pic with her two sons Billy (5) and AJ (3) that was taken back in June, two weeks after she lost her hair due to her breast cancer chemo treatment … Christy assures me that she and her family are doing well — Tim sends in a pic with a group of friends who participated in a parade at Six Flags amusement park this year — Lisa sends in a VERY FUN pic of her group of friends (including Candice, Lori and others) portraying the cast of Gossip Girl:

As always … thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to send in your wonderful pics. I had to post Jennifer’s baby bump since I posted her wedding pic last year and y’all know that I’m a big OU Sooners fan (my alma mater, y’all) so Nicole’s beautiful daughter had to be included as well. Congrats goes out to Ashley and Shawn on their nuptials and I think it’s safe to say that we ALL are sending thoughts and prayers to you Christy on your speedy recovery :) Much, much love goes out to Tim, Lisa and everyone else who took the time to send in your amazingly fun pics. I just love them all … please, keep them coming :) xoxoxo

Pink reader Fanny gave me the head’s up that one of my favorite authors, Neil Gaiman, has embarked on a 9-city book tour where he is reading one full chapter of his new kids book The Graveyard Book in each city. Each in-person reading is being videoed for posting online so that everyone can get in on the fun:

From Neil’s official website: Watch Neil Gaiman read The Graveyard Book on a 9-city video tour. At each stop on the tour, Neil will read one chapter from The Graveyard Book. Beginning on October 1st, we will post the video readings daily. By the end of the tour, on October 9th, you will be able to watch the master storyteller himself read The Graveyard Book in its entirety right HERE.

Already, you can watch Neil reading chapters 1-4 online NOW. I gotta say, Neil Gaiman rules the world. Not only is he a master writer and storyteller but his ability to connect with his fans is unsurpassed. This is absolutely a wonderful way for everyone unable to see him on this brief tour to partake of the fun. I understand that Neil, at his Seattle, WA stop last night, also read aloud his poem Blueberry Girl which was written for the birth of Tori Amos’s daughter Natashya Lórien (who was born on September 5, 2000). Tori fans know that Neil wrote this poem/prayer for her unborn daughter and it has never been released to the public (tho, it’s been reported that it will eventually be available for sale to raise funds for the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN). I would DIE if I ever got to hear Neil read that poem aloud. I am planning on attending Neil’s LA stop on this book tour on Monday night, so mebbe I’ll run into any of you Gaiman fans who are able to make it out for the event. I’ve yet to pick up my copy of The Graveyard Book because I’m waiting to purchase my copy at the upcoming book reading. Those of you who are unfamiliar with Gaiman’s work should really seek him out … he’s really one of my fave contemporary authors. If you’re lookin’ for suggestions, shoot me an email ;)

[Source, thanks Fanny]

Nicole Kidman is featured on the cover and in the pages of the new issue of Elle magazine. You may recall that we finally got our first look at Nicole’s newborn daughter Sunday Rose earlier this week and while Sunday was lookin’ absolutely precious, Nicole — in her all black outfit — was not. Fortunately she looks much hotter in her new Elle magazine spread. Additionally, Marc Malkin of E! is reporting that Nicole is going to be honored by a true Hollywood legend at the upcoming Women in Hollywood Tribute event which is hosted by, you guessed it, Elle magazine. Here is Nicole’s Elle mag cover and some deets about the upcoming tribute:

Nicole Kidman’s night at Elle magazine’s Women in Hollywood Tribute will be legendary—literally. None other than silver-screen legend Shirley MacLaine will be presenting Kidman with her award at the upcoming VIP gala. The 15th annual festivities taking place Oct. 6 in Beverly Hills will honor eight of the movie business’ most powerful and celebrated women. Along with MacLaine, I’ve also learned that Courteney Cox will present to Isla Fisher, while Mía Maestro will do the same for her best friend, Salma Hayek. Jane Fonda’s tribute will come from Kerry Washington, her costar from the New York City reading of Eve Ensler’s play Necessary Targets. The event’s host will be E!’s very own funnylady, Chelsea Handler. Also being honored are Halle Berry, Sigourney Weaver, Anne Hathaway and Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke. Their presenters have not been announced.

Sounds like the Women in Hollywood Tribute is going to be a fancy affair. It makes sense that Elle would put Nicole on the cover of their latest issue. After the jump, check out a few more photos from Nicole’s Elle photoshoot …

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