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The 2011 Daytime Emmy Awards, hosted by Wayne Brady, air live from Las Vegas tonight.

It’s the only awards show that features Rachael Ray and Regis Philbin staring each other down like vicious animals!

The broadcast begins at 8:00 p.m. ET.

The broadcast ended at 10:00 p.m. ET.

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“Nick Lachey took his time proposing to gal pal of four years, Vanessa Minnillo, 30, but it looks like they may be racing down the alter (sic),” begins a post on UsMagazine.com.

The online arm of the celebrity weekly quotes Lachey – a guest on the “Rachael Ray Show” today – as saying, “We’re going to be in Cincinnati with family, and hopefully having a white Christmas… We’re going to be in Tuscany for New Year’s. Who knows, we may be married in Tuscany, too!”

Naturally, the “married in Tuscany” remark sparked a lot of attention.

So, are they “racing” to the altar?

A source close to “The Sing-Off” host tells Gossip Cop that Lachey is NOT tying the knot in Italy over New Year’s.

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UPDATE: Additionally, Minnillo later told Hollyscoop, “He was joking, we’re not getting married in Italy.”

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In today’s lineup, Jennifer Grey dominates, Simon Cowell talks “Idol,” and Taylor Momsen gets benched.

1. Simon Cowell has nice things to say about his replacement, Steven Tyler. (AP)

2. Rachael Ray is cooking up a big donation to animal shelters. (People)

3. Jennifer Grey is perfect on “Dancing With the Stars.” (Radar)

4. President Obama gives an order to “Mythbusters.” (THR)

5. Taylor Momsen is being placed on an indefinite hiatus from “Gossip Girl.” (Deadline)

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“New Moon” hits theaters in ten days, and its enormous ensemble cast continues to hit the small screen in the days leading up to the highly anticipated November 20 release.

UPDATE 9:00PM:

Gossip Cop can now EXCLUSIVELY confirm eight – count ‘em, EIGHT – new bookings today.

It looks like “The Bonnie Hunt Show” will be having a week chock full of “Twilight” stars:

Michael Sheen will appear on November 30, Kellan Lutz on December 2, Nikki Reed on December 3, and Ashley Greene on December 4.

A source told Gossip Cop that Peter Facinelli is ALSO being booked for Bonnie’s show, although a date is not yet known.

Earlier, Gossip Cop confirmed with insiders at “Rachael Ray” that Nikki Reed will be appearing on November 20 (taping on the 18th), while Peter Facinelli will tape an appearance on November 17 – air date to be determined.

We’ve also learned Kellan Lutz will be on “Ellen” on November 18. It tapes the day before.

The new confirmations are now on the Big Board.

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We weren’t joking when we said November would bring a ridiculous number of “New Moon” cast appearances to television screens, and now we can confirm yet another.

Today’s “Rachael Ray” had a surprise guest. None other than hunky werewolf Alex Meraz stopped by to chat. However, be patient, “Twilight” fans: the episode won’t air until November 11.

Gossip Cop also hears that Nikki Reed will be a guest soon, but her appearance has yet to be scheduled.

We’ve added Alex’s visit with Rachael to the big board of “New Moon” guest spots.

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A ton of Gossip Cop fans have asked us to put together a single list of all the “New Moon” cast television bookings we have confirmed so far for Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, and others. We’ve done so below, and expect to add to it in the coming days…

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November 16:

Kristen Stewart – “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien”

Taylor Lautner – “The Jay Leno Show”

Dakota Fanning – “Ellen”

November 18:

Robert Pattinson – “The Late Show with David Letterman”

Kristen Stewart – “The Today Show” and “Live with Regis and Kelly” and “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon”

Kellan Lutz – “Ellen”

November 19:

Robert Pattinson – “The Today Show” and “Live with Regis and Kelly”

Taylor Lautner – “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon”

Dakota Fanning – “The Jay Leno Show”

November 20:

Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner – “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (pre-taped)

Robert Pattinson – “Ellen” (pre-taped)

Taylor Lautner – “The Today Show” and “Live with Regis and Kelly”

Nikki Reed – “Rachael Ray”

Kellan Lutz – “The Jay Leno Show”

November 23:

Taylor Lautner – “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien”

Ashley Greene – “The Late Show with David Letterman”

Peter Facinelli – “Rachael Ray”

Michael Sheen – “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson”

November 24:

Ashley Greene – “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon”

November 25:

Peter Facinelli – “Jimmy Kimmel Live”

November 30:

Michael Sheen – “Bonnie Hunt Show”

December 2:

Nikki Reed – “Jimmy Kimmel Live”

Kellan Lutz – “Bonnie Hunt Show”

December 3:

Ashley Greene – “Jimmy Kimmel Live”

Nikki Reed – “Bonnie Hunt Show”

December 4:

Ashley Greene – “Bonnie Hunt Show”

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The Material Girl is going to make a material difference in the lives of people living in the Malawian village of Mphandula. While in that town, Madonna promised the residents, who do not have any electricity, that she would change that. “I know you work in darkness. I will bring you electricity,” she assured the villagers.

Her Raising Malawi charity has already donated half a million dollars for a children’s center there, which feeds and educates 3,000 orphaned kids.

Earlier in the week Madonna broke ground on the Raising Malawi Academy for Girls, which will take two years and $15 million to complete, and will educate 500 girls.

Earlier today Gossip Cop posted an item about Rachael Ray feeding people who have lost their jobs, and here was a story about Madonna lighting up the lives of others. Gossip Cop applauds celebrities – and everyone else – who help those less fortunate than themselves.

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Rachael Ray has a deliciously big heart.

The famous TV host and cookbook author is giving an Ohio community, hit hard by job losses, an early Thanksgiving. Anyone who lives in Wilmington, Ohio — where thousands of jobs were lost when DHL Express pulled out of the city — will receive a free dinner on November 8 at a local convention center.

Those looking for the free meal will need to sign up online and bring ID to prove that they live in Wilmington.

In May, Jay Leno also came to the Wilmington, where he performed two free concerts for the struggling residents.

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An eclectic mix of daytime’s brightest stars – including Ellen DeGeneres, Tyra Banks, Dr. Phil, Rachael Ray, and Elmo – made their way down the red carpet at the 2009 Daytime Emmy Awards.

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