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THG Week in Review: August 7-13, 2010

Welcome to The Hollywood Gossip’s Week in Review.

Below, THG looks back on a crazy last seven days in celebrity news, gossip and rumors. Visit our site daily and follow us on Twitter and Facebook for 24/7/365 updates. Now, for some of the top stories we covered this past week:

With one exit from a JetBlue aircraft, Steven Slater became a working class hero. Irate at a rude passenger, the flight attendant peaced out via emergency slide, garnering national attention and criminal charges (he pleaded not guilty).
An alleged Fantasia sex tape surfaced, and that was only the half of it for the American Idol winner. She’s accused of an affair with Antwuan Cook.
Newly-minted porn star Montana Fishburne has a real passion for the business. She also used to be a prostitute and faces felony assault charges.
Oksana Grigorieva continues to accuse Mel Gibson of more abuse, verbal and physical, including threats made against their baby daughter Lucia.
We know she can’t be tamed, but does Miley Cyrus want a boob job? Unclear, but she definitely wants people to go ahead and get ur good on.

If you told us a week ago that two of our biggest stories would be about Fantasia Barrino and Steve Slater, we wouldn’t have believed it - but that’s how THG rolls.

Bill O’Reilly actually called Jennifer Aniston destructive to society.
Lindsay Lohan may get sprung from rehab after 45, not 90 days.
Lauren Froderman is your So You Think You Can Dance champion.
RHONJ star Danielle Staub is apparently a coke whoring snitch.
Levi Johnston is getting a reality show, and running for mayor.
Kim Kardashian flirts with Justin Bieber, can expect hate mail.
Britney Spears is coming to Glee. Bieber? That’s up in the air.
Ke$ha is as upset as anyone over Adam Lambert’s VMA snub.
Sarah Symonds is getting ready to expose Gordon Ramsay.
The Teen Choice Awards honored the best in … everything.
Man, Taylor Momsen really needs to STFU sometimes …
Robert Pattinson is a great kisser. Swoon alert.

The Obligatory Robert Pattinson picture. Do we really need a reason?

Baby news: Amy Poehler and Will Arnett had their second; Alanis Morissette is preggers with her first (Mario “Souleye” Treadway is the dad); Kelsey Grammer knocked up his new girlfriend, Kayte Walsh, already.
Couples watch: Johnathon Schaech and Jana Kramer split after a month of marriage; Hayden Christensen and Rachel Bilson ended their engagement; Kim Kardashian and Miles Austin are a thing; So are Alex Carapetis and Ke$ha.
Wedding Bells: Robbie Williams married Ayda Field; DeAnna Pappas and Holly Durst are engaged to Stephen and Michael Stagliano; Rush Limbaugh’s many wedding photos proved enormously popular on Facebook.
R.I.P.: Patricia Neal and Ted Stevens.

THG Week in Review: July 31-August 6, 2010

Welcome to The Hollywood Gossip’s Week in Review. Below, our staff looks back on the last seven days in celebrity news, gossip and rumors.

Visit our site daily and follow us on Twitter and Facebook for 24/7/365 updates. Now, for some of the top stories we covered this past week:

Mel Gibson’s rage continues to be evident through voicemails, text messages and the like, but is Oksana Grigorieva stretching the truth? Investigators remain skeptical of her abuse claims, and the “evidence” she has to support them.
Lindsay Lohan is out of jail after just 13 days behind bars. So much for that 90-day sentence. She’s now in rehab, reportedly being treated for drug and mental issues. If you missed the whole saga, here’s a funny reenactment.
Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston broke off their second engagement in as many years amid rumors of him knocking up Lanesia Garcia and nailing Briana Plum. Bristol confirms that the wedding is off, and that she did the dumping.
It’s Justin Bieber’s world, in case you forgot. This week’s conquests: A trip to CSI, a new music video, a 3D movie and a memoir. Phew!
Speaking of CSI, Laurence Fishburne is not happy with daughter Montana.

We eagerly await Levi and Bristol’s next engagement.

Brett Favre may wanna keep it in his pants, or remove the Crocs.
Music video of the week: Eminem’s “Love the Way You Lie.”
Miley Cyrus is growing up, but still wants to be a role model.
Has Jillian Michaels been peddling a dangerous diet product?
Snooki is even trashier, drunk and disorderly than you think.
Prop 8 was overturned. Hollywood was extremely pleased.
Eric Johnson chose sexual napalm over business school.
Kylie Jenner is modeling now. She’s like, what, 9? No shame.
The Bachelorette finale surprised many. Ali chose Roberto!
Will Chris Lambton, Ali’s runner-up, be The Bachelor now?
Breaking Dawn, the final Twilight film, has a release date.
Sarah Palin has a new book coming out. Yes, already.

Congratulations to all the newlyweds!

Baby news: Lily Allen is expecting her first! Way to go, Lily!
Couples watch: Stephanie Pratt and Josh Hansen split on Twitter; J-Woww and her beau broke up; Daniel Radcliffe may be dating Olive Uniacke; Heidi Montag filed for divorce from Spencer Pratt; Eddie Cibrian may be doing his ex-wife.
Wedding Bells: T.I. and Tiny Cottle got married in three cities; Alicia Keys wed Swizz Beatz in Europe; Chelsea Clinton’s wedding to Marc Mezvinsky drew an A-list crowd in N.Y. State; James van der Beek secretly married his pregnant girlfriend Kimberly Brook. Congratulations to all!

THG Week in Review: July 24-31, 2010

Welcome to The Hollywood Gossip’s Week in Review.

Below, our staff members take a look back on the last seven days in celebrity news and rumors - and we’ve certainly got a lot to talk about.

Visit our site daily and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for 24/7/365 updates. Now, for some of the top stories we covered this past week:

The Mel Gibson tapes. Where to start? All the tapes / voicemails were recorded February 18. Oksana Grigorieva says she taped him because she feared for her life. Whether witnesses saw him attack her January 6 is the question.
She’s being treated like a common criminal in the slammer, but Lindsay Lohan may be set free as early as this weekend. She’s lobbying for time with family before being shipped off to rehab following her release - don’t bet on it.
A major shakeup at American Idol leaves Randy Jackson the last judge standing, with J. Lo and Steven Tyler replacing Ellen and Kara.
The appearance by Barack Obama on The View was mostly light, and sparked criticism from many, including former Gov. Sarah Palin.
In other Palin news, Bristol is reportedly pissed over a report that Levi put it to Lanesia Garcia and may become a baby daddy again!

This is reportedly the new American Idol panel.

Jon and Kate Gosselin reached a custody settlement.
A supposed set of Angelina Jolie drug photos surfaced.
Zac Efron did the strip club thing … Zac Efron style.
Justin Bieber is a sinner against God (some think).
Kendall Jenner is all good with her bikini pics, though.
Tiffany came to the defense of Miley. Yes, Tiffany.
People really don’t like Scott Disick as a general rule.
Jersey Shore is back, and better/worse than ever.
The Bachelorette ending(s) spark debate among fans.
Mocienne Petit Jackson claimed to be MJ’s love child.

Most people have Bieber Fever, but some say he’s a sinner.

Baby news about six months from today: Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr (rumored); Melissa Rycroft and Tye Strickland (confirmed).
Couples: Alex Beh is dating Jennifer Love Hewitt; Kroy Biermann is dating Kim Zolciak; Eddie Cibrian is moving in with LeAnn Rimes.
Wedding Bells: Linda Hogan and Charlie Hill are engaged. Hey, at least he can drink at his own wedding to the 50-year-old. Barely.

THG Week in Review: July 17-23, 2010

Welcome to The Hollywood Gossip’s Week in Review.

Below, we take a look back on the last seven wild days in celebrity news. Visit our site daily and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for 24/7/365 updates.

Some of the top stories we covered this past week …

Mel Gibson tapes and text messages continue to leak online, and accusations against him keep piling up. Oksana Grigorieva says he attacked her, their daughter, and her son. He denies this and says she’s guilty of extortion.
Lindsay Lohan finally met a person who wouldn’t enable her or accept her BS excuses iin Judge Marsha Revel. The actress was thrown in jail for violating probation. Despite cohabitating with killers, she’s handling it well.
Meanwhile, Linds’ idiot dad Michael is accused of beating and threatening to kill Kate Major, his fiancee of several months. We suspect the engagement’s off.
Kristina Hagan became the latest woman involved in a sex scandal with David Boreanaz. That guy will be nearing Tiger Woods/Jesse James territory soon.
Speaking of sexual harassment allegations, two new accusers say that Al Gore made unwanted advances during massages he paid for. Dude has a type?

These two should get together and swap stories.

Kendall Jenner modeling pics are kinda creeping us out. Why? She’s 14. 14!
In other age-inappropriate news, see everything Taylor Momsen does/wears.
Oh, and of course there’s Miley Cyrus, she of the edgy, mature new roles.
Bristol and Levi are still engaged. His sis Mercede Johnston is mostly happy.
Color Me Badd is still around. A singer the group was also arrested recently.
Bethany Benz has gone from For the Love of Ray J to … a different career.
Paris Hilton was busted for weed for the second time in as many nations.
The Real Housewives of N.J. star Teresa Guidice might really go to jail.
Justin Bieber is visiting a crime scene of his own … as a CSI guest star.
Jake Pavelka is no fan of Vienna Girardi. Or two-year phone contracts.
Just when we thought Britney Spears had pulled it together … no.

These three need to form an inappropriate underage girl group.

Another week, another View controversy. Elisabeth Hasselbeck is told to suck it by Kathy Griffin after trading ahrsh criticisms with the comic.
Famed mistress Rachel Uchitel is checking into Celebrity Rehab, allegedly for Ambien addiction. She used to pop the pills with Tiger Woods.
The Bachelorette drama reached new heights when Frank Neuschaefer, one of the final three, turned the tables and dumped Ali Fedotowsky.
Couples: Janet Jackson is dating Wissam Al Mana; Taylor Swift may be with Toby Hemingway; Did Prince William cheat on Kate Middleton?
Wedding Bells: Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr. Kerrbloom! Congratulations!

THG Week in Review: July 10-16, 2010

Welcome to The Hollywood Gossip’s Week in Review.

Below, we take a look back on the last seven days in the celeb world. Visit us daily and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest gossip, rumors, commentary and humor 24/7/365. Now, for the big Hollywood news of the past week …

Mel Gibson’s daily rants against Oksana Grigorieva - during which he threatened her life and made countless vile slurs - shocked and appalled us. The actor has serious problems, but is he also the victim of an extortion plot?
The View turned back the clock a few decades with some views on HIV that have to be heard to be believed. Let’s just say GLAAD isn’t exactly pleased.
With her sentencing looming, Lindsay Lohan checked into rehab in a last-ditch bid to win over the judge. Can her new lawyer, Robert Shapiro, save her?

Oksana and Mel aren’t smiling much these days.

Vienna Girardi’s ex says he hit that while she was engaged.
These two peeps were convicted of extorting John Stamos.
Bristol Palin announced she is engaged to Levi Johnston.
Devon James really wants some of Tiger Woods’ DNA.
Robert Pattinson referred to Courtney Love as a d!ck.
Is the world ready for a Justin Bieber movie?

It’s Justin Bieber’s world. We just live in it.

Tabloids really want to make Jennifer Aniston pregnant.
Crista Flanagan is going retro … and not on Mad Men.
Pamela Anderson and PETA are too hot for Montreal.
Jessie Lunderby’s Playboy shoot was too hot for jail.
Danielle Staub causes country club, real life chaos.
Tila Tequila got kicked out of Celebrity Rehab.

The Hills cast celebrates six seasons of mostly contrived drama.

The Hills ended its six-season run on a controversial note, basically admitting that it’s all fake … oh, sorry, we mean “open to interpretation.”
The Bachelorette is down to just three guys, but in upsetting news, it looks like another betrayal is still to come soon: By Frank Neuschaefer.
Couple news: The-Dream and Christina Milian are divorcing; Kelly Osbourne and Luke Worrall split, Audrina Patridge may be back with Corey Bohan, Ashley Greene is dating Brock Kelly, Twilight hunk Taylor Lautner may be back with ex-GF Sarah Hicks, and Kim Kardashian stepped out with Miles Austin.
Wedding Bells: In one of the busiest weeks for celebrity nuptials in recent history, the following couples wed: Mike Fisher and Carrie Underwood, Martin Lawrence and Shamicka Gibbs, John Krasinski and Emily Blunt, Carmelo Anthony and LaLa Vazquez, Vanessa Marcil and Carmine Giovinazzo, and Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem. Congratulations to all!

THG Week in Review: July 3-9, 2010

Welcome to The Hollywood Gossip and our staff’s Week in Review. Below, we take a look back on the wild last seven days in celebrity news. Are you ready?!

Visit us daily and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest gossip, rumors, commentary and humor 24/7/365. Now, on to THG’s Week in Review …

Mel Gibson is being investigated for domestic violence against ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva. She says he not only hit her, but said she deserved it.
LeBron James decided to generate insane hype, then screw over Cleveland on national TV. That’s gotta hurt! Oh, this dude claims he’s LeBron’s dad.
Jake Pavelka and Vienna Girardi took their split to The Bachelorette for a special segment in which both had serious meltdowns. What a train wreck.
Lindsay Lohan is apparently dating Eilat Anschel. Hopefully her new girl waits for her to get out of jail. Poor Lindsay. Such a crime against humanity.

Lindsay Lohan can’t believe she has to face consequences for something.

Tiger Woods is frustrated. Elin is $100 million richer.
Levi Johnston actually apologized to Sarah Palin.
Sorry gals: Justin Bieber will remain virginal.
Miley Cyrus’ album sales took a nosedive.
Suffice it to say Eclipse revenues did not.
Is Robsten at war or just out on a date?

He did alright. Now he’s lost $100 million, two kids and his golf game.

The Tammy Lynn Michaels-Melissa Etheridge split is getting ugly.
Move over, Jienna: Ed Swiderski and Jillian Harris also split.
Brody Jenner is totally in love. And he is a complete idiot.
Eddie Cibrian will cheat again (or so his ex-wife claims).
Cristiano Ronaldo became a father; Mother unknown!
Cheryl Cole came down with malaria. Get well soon!

Congratulations to three beautiful, newly-wedded couples!

TV Watch: Bethenny Frankel got married; A-Fed trimmed The Bachelorette field to four; The Hills aired its penultimate episode, with its finale Tuesday.
Police Blotter: Jaleel White was accused of battery; Paris Hilton was arrested at the World Cup in South Africal George Michael crashed his car into a building.
Couples watch: Jessica Simpson is dating a former NFL player, Eric Johnson; Kim Kardashian is with current NFL player Miles Austin; Reggie Bush may be dating Amber Rose; Jennifer Aniston and Chris Gartin may be an item.
Wedding Bells: Jenna Fischer and Lee Kirk wed, as did Johnathon Schaech and Jana Rae Kramer, and Carrie Prejean and Kyle Boller. Congratulations to all!

THG Week in Review: June 26-July 2, 2010

Welcome to THG’s Week in Review, and we hope you’re having an awesome holiday weekend. Below, we takes a look back on the last seven days in celebrity news.

Visit us daily and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest gossip, rumors, commentary and humor. Now, The Hollywood Gossip’s Week in Review …

Tapes containing a Mel Gibson racist tirade against Oksana Grigorieva were reportedly leaked, painting the actor as possibly the worst person alive.
After months of hype and endless pics and sneak peeks, the best Twilight film so far hit theaters, raking in the cash. Here’s our Eclipse review!
Chris Brown’s moving Michael Jackson tribute at the BET Awards won praise from some and criticism from others … were the singer’s tears fake?
Molly Hagerty revealed herself as the massage therapist Al Gore allegedly assaulted. Police reopened the sexual assault case against the ex-V.P.
While trying to reconcile with wife Bianca Kajlich, U.S. soccer star Landon Donovan admitted he may have a love child with a British woman.

Chris Brown Pays Tribute

Taylor Lautner and Eclipse drew raves; Chris Brown’s comeback mixed reviews.

The Jake Pavelka-Vienna Girardi circus continued with harsh allegations, nude magazine offers, Jake gay rumors and the TV showdown of the century.
Grand Slam tennis champ Jennifer Capriati was hospitalized after a rumored overdose, which boyfriend Dale DaBone blamed on his return to porn.
Tiger Woods divorce papers are reportedly signed. Elin Woods is apparently very rich. She will be required to keep quiet about their life in exchange.
Britney Spears steps out in L.A., and what in the name of … is she wearing?! The star was also accused of child abuse this week by an ex-bodyguard.
Miley Cyrus previewed the final season of Hannah Montana. In other Miley news, she says she can’t be tamed, but Eminem and Drake totally did so.

Is this really Lady Gaga? Is that Justin Bieber’s girlfriend?

Rumor mill: Is model Jo Calderone really Lady Gaga in drag?
Sorry girls. Justin Bieber may be with Caitlin Beadles again.
Kristen Stewart hopes to escape assassination from fans.
Fist-pump! The Jersey Shore Season 2 trailer is released.
Octomom is living hand to mouth … 14 kids will do that.
Larry King is hanging up the suspenders for good.
Jon Gosselin got a tattoo of Ellen Ross’ name.
This week on THG’s plastic surgery watch …

Megan Fox is spoken for. Soon, Carrie Prejean will be as well.

TV Watch: Katie Cassidy was cast on Gossip Girl, The Bachelorette cranked up the drama to 11 … and Danielle Staub took it to 12 on the RHONJ.
Police Blotter: Amy Locane was charged with vehicular homicide; Jeffrey Jones forgot to register as a sex offender; Vince Neil got another DUI.
Couples watch: Ne-Yo and Monyetta Shaw are expecting; Cameron Diaz and A-Rod may be an item; Kristin Cavallari is dating Miguel Medine.
Wedding Bells: Megan Fox married Brian Austin Green; Mena Suvari and Simone Sestito tied the knot; Carrie Prejean and Kyle Boller will wed soon; Zoe Saldana is engaged; Rumors swirl around Prince William and Kate Middleton.

THG Week in Review: June 19-25, 2010

Below, THG takes a look back on the last seven days in celebrity gossip and Hollywood news. Visit us daily and follow THG on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest news, gossip, rumors, commentary and humor as it happens.

Welcome to The Hollywood Gossip’s Week in Review …

In the Breakup of the Century, Jake Pavelka and Vienna Girardi parted ways, with many parting shots (almost literally). One reason: Jake is a prude.
Friday marked the one-year anniversary of Michael Jackson’s death. A few days ago, Joe Jackson accused Conrad Murray of drinking the night before.
Al Gore was accused of sexually assaulting a massage therapist. The former V.P. was never charged, but her nasty accusations were still made public.
Mel Gibson filed for a restraining order against baby mama Oksana Grigorieva, who countered by accusing the actor of “extremely violent” behavior.
Eclipse premiered and shattered records … for hype occurring before a film even premieres. R-Pattz defended K-Stew and bashed nerds on blogs.

A fairy tale romance came to a hilarious end this week.

Vanessa Carlton came out as bisexual during a Nashville concert.
Justin Bieber’s mom was reportedly offered $50K to go nude.
DNA results say Tiger Woods did not knock up Devon James.
Jon Voight called Barack Obama an anti-Semitic socialist.
Amanda Bynes retired from acting at the ripe old age of 24.
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt may actually be divorcing.

Donning Pants!

Lady Gaga and Miley are always good for headlines.

Justin Rego’s girlfriend is going to be outed on The Bachelorette.
Kate Gosselin is returning to The View. With botched Botox.
Miley Cyrus cannot be tamed, says she empowers women.
Jerry Seinfeld thinks Lady Gaga is a jerk and he hates her.
Jessie Lunderby Playboy pics caused a stir for the jailer.
Peeps don’t know if Lindsay Lohan was drinking or not.

If you date a Kardashian, do you win a professional sports title? The Dallas Cowboys’ Miles Austin may soon find out with Kim K., as Ty Lawson jealously Tweeted.

Couples Watch: Miles Austin is dating Kim Kardashian; Ryan Seacrest and Julianne Hough are an item; Josh Koscheck may be dating Holly Madison.
Wedding Bells: Kellie Pickler will marry Kyle Jacobs; Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr are finally engaged; A gym owner married a Swedish princess.

THG Week in Review: June 12-18, 2010

Welcome to The Hollywood Gossip’s Week in Review.

Below, we look back on the last seven days in celebrity gossip and Hollywood news. Visit us daily and follow THG on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest news, gossip, rumors, commentary and humor as it happens. In the past week …

After Tweeting an upskirt photo of Miley Cyrus, Perez Hilton defended his actions and basked in the publicity, while Miley performed on a pair of talk shows.
Former Party of Five and 7th Heaven star Jeremy London revealed that he was kidnapped at gunpoint and force to take drugs by some Palm Springs thugs.
Al Gore was accused of an affair with Laurie David. Her camp denied it, as did his (and as did the other guy she allegedly had an affair with while married).
Tiger Woods’ cougar mistress, Theresa Rogers, says the golfer fathered her kid and paid her a huge settlement to keep quiet about their love child in 2004.
Devon James then made similar allegations.

Perez supports universal health care, and possibly child … forget it.

Levi Johnston and Bristol Palin are apparently back together. We’ll see if that lasts, now that Mercede Johnston, his sister, has debuted an anti-Palin blog.
With the one-year anniversary of Michael Jackson’s death approaching, his insane father, Joe Jackson, blamed Katherine Jackson for it, and also AEG.
Meanwhile, Randy Jackson, Michael’s brother, suffered a heart attack, and Katherine wants her former daughter-in-law and her kids out of the house.
Anna Gray and Shannon Price are battling for Gary Coleman’s estate.
There are DUIs, and there is Chris Klein, driving absolutely plastered.
NFL QB Vince Young was arrested in a fight, then asked God for help.
Lindsay Lohan actually tested negative for drugs and alcohol!

Michael Jackson’s parents both made news this week.

Robert Pattinson either dumped Kristen Stewart or wants to marry her, depending on the tabloid you read. In real news, she and Taylor Lautner are hot!
Ali Fedotowsky is getting serious with a number of guys on one of TV’s highest rated reality shows, but The Bachelorette spoilers hint a shocking ending.
Speaking of eligible gals, will Kate Gosselin follow in Ali’s footsteps?
XOXO: Justin Bieber and Kim Kardashian are totally Tweethearts.
Kate Middleton wedding and pregnancy rumors were shot down.
She’s got talent, but is Alice Tan Ridley the next Susan Boyle?
Does it get hotter than Cristiano Ronaldo shirtless?

Congratulations to these happy couples!

Couples Watch: Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen split; Kate Hudson and Matthew Bellamy were linked; Is kingpin Cy Waits the future Mr. Paris Hilton?
Wedding Bells: Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart tied the knot after eight years together; America Ferrera and Ryan Piers Williams got engaged after five.
Births, Deaths: Tiffani Thissen and Brady Smith welcomed their first child, a girl; May Jimmy Dean, country singer and sausage entrepreneur, rest in peace.

THG Week in Review: June 5-11, 2010

Welcome to The Hollywood Gossip’s Week in Review. Below, we look back on a gripping seven days in the world of celebrity gossip and Hollywood news.

Visit us daily and follow THG on Twitter and Facebook for all the latest news, gossip, rumors, commentary and humor as it happens. From June 5-11 …

Shannon Price likely became the worst person ever when she hawked a Gary Coleman death photo for a share of the profits. Really sickening.
Images from the Danielle Staub sex tape surfaced, and were unappealing. She blames the release on blackmail, but hopes to dethrone Kendra.
Speaking of Kendra, she continues to feign heartbreak over the “nightmare” release of her own sex tape, which she’s totally raking it in from.
Teenage sailor Abby Sunderland was feared lost at sea, but was soon discovered to be alive and well. Thank goodness. Her parents are insane.

Come home safe, Abby.

Larry King’s wife overdosed in a possible suicide attempt. Friends say she’s suffered from depression for years triggered by his alleged affair.
Lindsay Lohan’s ankle monitor went off after the MTV Movie Awards. The judge issued a warrant for her arrest, she posted bail again. Repeat.
At that awards show, a Robsten kiss upstaged one by Sandra Bullock and Scarlett Johansson, and dance moves from Tom Cruise and J. Lo.
Rush Limbaugh and Kathryn Rogers, Alanis Morisette and Mario “Souleye” Treadway, and Gemma Arterton and Stefano Catelli got married!