The View’s co-host, Sherri Shepherd is officially engaged to TV writer Lamar Sally.  He popped the question the day after Christmas, and he did it with unique style (love it!)

Sherri’s rep shared the story,

“Upon arriving back to Lamar’s home in Los Angeles from a trip to San Diego, Sherri was surprised to find their accommodations had been decorated with lights by one of Sal’s best friends, her dog was wearing a Santa beard and hat, and, in the middle of a dish of Sherri’s favorite but forbidden M&M’s (she is diabetic), was a tiny little box.”

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Sally asked permission from Shepherd’s 5-year-old son, Jeffrey.  He even bribed him a bit with Michael Jackson’s The Experience Wii game.

“With that, Sal took a knee and, backed up by the King of Pop, popped the question.”

How cute is that?  We will get to hear this story from Sherri on The View next week.  Can’t wait!

Congratulations to the happy couple!

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Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty has died at the age of 63.  He was the band, Stealers Wheel co-founder and known for his hits “Baker Street,” “Get It Right Next Time,” and “Stuck in the Middle With You.”

Sadly Gerry lost his battle with an acute liver disease at his home yesterday.  His daughter Martha was by his side through it all.

Our thoughts are with Martha and the family during this difficult time.

R.I.P. Gerry Rafferty April 16, 1947 – January 4, 2011

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Oprah Winfrey’s new network debuts with great ratings DailyStab

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Lindsay Lohan looks healthy and happy as she is seen on her first day of freedom from The Betty Ford Centre where she hit the gym and was protected from the paps by some very large dude.

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Samantha Ronson says hi, Lindsay. Not really.  I think she’s at her local realtors office as I type this. Stay straight and sober Lindsay! It looks good on you.

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Snooki’s diet plan involves less vodka. Slightly less DailyFill

Kim Kardashian covers Glamour magazine Farandulista

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January Jones gets naked for the new Versace campaign save for some killer shoes and strategically-placed handbags. Gone is even a hint of her Mad Men character Betty Draper.  Thank gawd because her character on the show irritates my bowels.

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She was hand-picked by Donatella Versace herself for this campaign after the two met on the set of a US Elle Magazine shoot:

‘I am always on the lookout for the next Versace blonde and in January I feel I have found a perfect Versace woman for the 21st century.

‘She is chic and elegant but deeply sensual too.’

What do you think about these ads?