Kate's Lookalike Crowned Miss Wales!

Seeing double? That's what some observers of the Miss Wales competition are claiming when they gaze upon Sophie Moulds, the 19-year-old new Miss Wales who bears more than a striking resemblance to the Duchess of Cambridge. Same rich brown hair color, same 5'10" height, same look in the eyes – and she even has the similar "gentle confidence about her. She's not the loudest girl in the room, but she's very down to earth and she’s very, very approachable," according to Miss Wales contest organizer Paula Abbandonato. With her own new crown, Moulds, a Cardiff University business studies student, now gets to fly the flag for her home country in the international contest in Inner Mongolia. As she told her local paper, the Western Mail, "I have got exams coming up in two weeks, but I like having lots of things on. Being a woman I obviously feel I'm good at multi-tasking." By Michelle Tauber Source: People.com

Zac Efron: Having His Mom See His Love Scenes Is 'Awkward'

By Paul Chi

Stripping off his clothes to shoot love scenes with Taylor Schilling for The Lucky One was fine with Zac Efron – until he watched the movie with his mother, Starla. "We saw the film together and I was kind of squirming," Efron, 24, told PEOPLE at Thursday's New York City Cinema Society screening of the movie. "Even though she was a couple of seats down from me, I tried to duck out during those scenes because it was too embarrassing. Obviously I'm acting, but knowing that my mom and my family were watching is kind of awkward. There's really no way around it." In the screen adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks novel, opening Friday, the High School Musical alum is seen in several revealing scenes, including a provocative one in the shower. (PEOPLE's movie critic, Alynda Wheat, says go ahead and ogle him.) So what did Starla think of that? "She was just laughing about it in a good way," Efron says. "She said, 'That's my boy!' I think she was proud of me at the end of it, even if it was weird for her to watch. My mom is my biggest supporter." Paying further tribute to his mother, Efron says she raised him to be considerate to others at all times, especially women. "She's always giving me tips like that," he says. "My mom is the No. 1 person who has taught me to be courteous towards women, to always be respectful and polite to them, and to always lead with your heart." Source: People.com

William and Kate Arrive in New York – in Wax

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are moving to New York on Wednesday.

Furthermore, they will be virtually shoulder-to-shoulder with Robert Pattinson, Justin Timberlake and Capt. Jack Sparrow, right in the heart of Times Square. And you can have your picture taken with them.

The auspicious occasion, to mark the royal couple's upcoming first wedding anniversary, is actually the unveiling of their wax figures at Madame Tussauds New York, on 42nd Street.

And though the Duke and Duchess won't be at the ceremony in person, a Tussauds spokesperson says that they both have been actively involved in the preparation of their likenesses.

As for what they'll wear, Catherine's figure has been outfitted in an officially authorized replica of the full-length, Alexander McQueen gown from last summer's BAFTA Brits to Watch event, along with the Jimmy Choo platform sandals and clutch. On her finger: a "painstakingly accurate" recreation of the sapphire and diamond engagement ring that previously belonged to Princess Diana.

William wears a double-breasted, six button two-piece tuxedo especially tailored for Tussauds by Gieves & Hawkes.

"Madame Tussauds shares a close relationship with the British Royal Family dating back to William IV, who was King when the first attraction opened in London in 1835," says a release from the waxworks. "The current Queen has been modeled by the attraction over 20 times and has given the studio team six personal sittings over the years."

In addition, William and Kate's likenesses will be enjoying permanent homes in the other Tussauds attractions around the map – and she wears a different outfit at each.

In the original Madame Tussauds London, it will be her blue Issa London engagement dress. Tussauds Amsterdam will feature the lace Temperley London number worn at the London premiere of War Horse. And Tussauds Blackpool has her in the Jenny Packham from her appearance at the ARK Charity Dinner.


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Hunger Games: See Katniss's House in Person!

Though the location of the Hunger Games set was kept secret for six months during filming, fans of the franchise who want to experience life in Panem for themselves now have the opportunity to do just that.

The blockbuster film has provided a boon to the tourism industry in North Carolina, where it was shot, according to Friday's Today show. Fans are flocking to locations such as the Henry River Mill Village, an abandoned mill town outside Charlotte, which is home to the set pieces that were used as Katniss's house and Peeta's bakery.



"I think tourism to the area will double and triple, based just on the inquiries we’re getting," Tammy Hopkins of the Transylvania County Arts Council, told the Los Angeles Times. "People are calling my house, all the hotels are calling me, people are emailing [about the locations]. Just today, I got emails from people in St. Joseph, Mo., and Manhattan, asking if they filmed here."



At the DuPont State Forest, where scenes including the Games themselves and Katniss and Gale's hunting adventures were filmed, fans can take a Hunger Games tour.

During filming, the movie was shot under a code name to keep the set location under wraps, according to reports. The second installment in the trilogy, Catching Fire, will also reportedly be filmed in North Carolina.

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Robert Pattinson Paddle Boards in Malibu – Shirtless!

In the Twilight saga, sunshine turns Robert Pattinson's cold-blooded alter ego into a glittering god.

Recently, a little time on the beaches of Malibu had the Edward Cullen actor glowing (minus the sparkles).

Pattinson, 25, made a shirtless splash paddle-boarding last Friday, sans on-and off-screen girlfriend Kristen Stewart. Perhaps taking a vacation before the final installment of the vampire smash arrives in theaters Nov. 16, the actor showed off his beach body – and a beard.

Britney Spears Said : "I DO"

Pop's first princess is engaged! Britney Spears' longtime boyfriend Jason Trawick popped the question on Thursday night -- on his 40th birthday -- People confirms. And Spears doesn't seem to be staying mum with the happy news. The "Till The World Ends" singer tweeted about her soon-to-be "till death do us part" partner's special surprise Friday Morning.

Kobe Bryant's Wife Files for Divorce

Vanessa Bryant has filed divorce papers from her superstar husband, according to reports.

TMZ is reporting that Vanessa Bryant, Kobe's wife of 10 years, has moved to end their marriage, citing "irreconcilable differences." Vanessa has requested joint custody of their daughters Natalia Diamante and Gianna Maria-Onore, who are 8 and 5 years old, respectively.