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Help for shelter animals is only a few clicks away!

-Diana Denza, BettyConfidential.com

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Pet lovers, none of you would ever let your precious pooch or kitten go without protection from harmful fleas and ticks. But with the warm weather springing up a little too early, dogs and cats in shelters are more likely to be tormented by these insects.

Luckily, however, help is on its way! As part of a campaign with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), PetArmor will donate up to 20,000 vital flea and tick treatments to shelter pets. Simply "Like" the company's Facebook page and head over to the PetArmor Protection Promise tab.

Then, select one of three worthy recipients for the donation. Funds can go to ASPCA's national disaster relief efforts, a shelter with high flea and tick rates, or a shelter in your area.

"As an animal rescue advocate and proud dog mom, I am so excited to be working with the ASPCA and PetArmor on this wonderful campaign

That's right: Daniel Craig as James Bond will be opening the 2012 Summer Olympics by personal invitation from the Queen in a short film directed by Danny Boyle. Parachutes are involved.

-Lucia Peters, BettyConfidential.com

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Who here is excited for the Olympics? We are, we are! The 2012 Summer Olympics are taking place in London this year, and the city has big plans for launching the Games in grand British style. How?

With James Bond, of course-because what's more British than 007?

According to the Sun, the Queen herself personally invited Daniel Craig as James Bond to open the Olympics in the form of a short film. Entitled "The Arrival," the film will be directed by Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire, 28 Days Later, Trainspotting, etc.), who is also the Artistic Director of the 2012 Games' opening ceremony. "The Arrival" will feature 007 as played by our boy Daniel arriving at Buckingham Palace by Royal Appointment-only to be told that his latest mission is to launch the

Adelaide Mestre's a writer and seasoned performer who gives us the scoop on her New York-based show and the unconventional childhood that inspired it all.

-Diana Denza, BettyConfidential.com

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Writer and performer Adelaide Mestre had no ordinary childhood. The daughter of a socialite mother and a musically-gifted father, she spent her early years on Manhattan's Park Avenue. But underneath the glitz and glamour, her parents were anything but traditional.

And that's why Top Drawer, Mestre's one-woman show, is taking New York City by storm. An autobiographic tale of self-discovery, this leading lady will make you laugh and break your heart.

We chatted with Mestre about growing up with a gay father, the trials of dating, and how she feels about her parents now.

If you're in the Big Apple this April, be sure to check out a performance of Top Drawer on April 1st, 8th, or 15th at the Triad Theatre. For ticket information and times, visit BrownPaperTickets.com.

If you color your hair at home, you can get professionally looking salon-type color without the salon price.

-Harvey Helms, BettyConfidential.com

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Ah ladies, it's spring! Time for a new romance? Wedge sandals from TOM's? Or perhaps it's time for a new hair color?! I love hair color. Actually it's more like I like coloring my hair. The possibility that after I apply this magical elixir, in 25 minutes I could be Marilyn Monroe or some other famous person of the moment is what I love about it.

Now I do believe in going to our hair masters in salons if we don't know what we're doing. I also love it when I have extra cash to be able to afford that salon visit. Thank the heaven's that when I'm broke there are new incredible formulas that won't ruin my hair! Or have me ruin my hair because I don't know what I'm doing!

Here are my two new Faves!

1. John Frieda Precision Foam Color

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Love this foam formula! John Frieda Precision Foam Color ($11.99, drugstore.com) No

Learn how you can help save a life and get a stylish free tee!

-Diana Denza, BettyConfidential.com

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If you've fallen for Vera Wang's Lovestruck fragrance, you can now make your purchase for a cause. When you spend $78 or more on Vera Wang's latest scent, a free tee will be added to your Macy's shopping bag while supplies last.

This "share the love" shirt was designed for DKMS by the talented Vera. DKMS is the largest bone marrow donor center in the entire world. And with these adorable T-shirts, they're hoping to inspire you to register for a bone marrow donor kit.

Actress Leighton Meester has already thrown her support behind this worthy cause. When theGossip Girl starlet met up with teen leukemia survivor Kerri Mullen, she knew it was time to stand up to blood cancer.

"I'm excited to be working with DKMS and Leighton Meester on such an important cause," Wang stated in a press release. "I designed the 'share the love' T-shirt as a reminder that we each have the

Okay, the Kids' Choice Awards carpet was actually orange, but which stars, like Amandla Stenberg, Emma Stone, Selena Gomez and Heidi Klum, were red-hot? And which were ... not?

-Lucia Peters, BettyConfidential.com

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Host Will Smith warned the stars at the beginning of the Kids' Choice Awards that "no one is safe from the slime! You have to earn the slime! It's an honor!" Boy, did stars get slimed! TheBiebs, Halle Berry, Taylor Lautner (side note: he looks good in anything) and Chris Colferended up covered in the green stuff.

In addition to green slime, the show brought out stars, singers and up-and-comers. Selena Gomez won two "Blimps" (what they call their awards), for favorite TV actress and female singer.Taylor Swift won the Big Help award for her charity work; Tim Tebow won favorite athlete and Jennette McCurdy of iCarly won favorite sidekick. For the entire list of winners, visit Nick.com. But more importantly, read on for our list of who rocked the red carpet and who

Will it be delight or doom for your marriage or relationship?

-PJ Gach, BettyConfidential.com

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After wading through years of dating, you've finally found the right one (you think). You feel kind of like you've survived the Punic Wars: Peace is at hand with someone you adore and who adores you. How do you know that your relationship can go the distance? Will it turn into a marriage? "America's Marriage Doctor" Jacqueline Del Rosario has a checklist, if you will, of 7 signs that you can use to analyze your relationship and figure out if it's got the possibilities of being long term or not.

Here's her list:

1. You are like-minded.

While you don't have to be exactly the same (let's face it, that would be boring), you do need to have congruent core morals and values. These shape expectations and direction and are essential ingredients of a resilient marriage. After all, how can two people travel together, and enjoy the journey, unless they are heading in the same

The 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards brought out the best and the worst of celebrity style like Miranda Lambert, Jennifer Nettles and more. And Nicole Kidman smiled!

-PJ Gach, BettyConfidential.com

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Once again the Academy of Country Music Awards was hosted by Blake Shelton and Reba McEntire and held at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Miranda Lambert won album of the year for her latest, Four for the Record and Lady Antebellum picked up an award for vocal group of the year. But let's get on to the good stuff! Who looked amazing who fell flat on the red carpet!

Best Dressed:

1. Taylor Swift

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"Entertainer of the Year" Taylor got daring in a J. Mendel white cut-out gown, matching Louboutins and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.

2. Carrie Underwood

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The American Idol winner looks like a dream in a pastel yellow beaded gown by Abed Mahfouz couture. She carried her personal stuff in Daniel Swarovski's silver leather Hit clutch with a silver crystal center.