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With their romance in full bloom, Kate Hudson and Lance Armstrong joined in on the Fourth of July festivities at pal Courtney Cox’s house on Friday (July 4).

For the celebratory outing, Kate sported a festive hair wrap while carrying her son Ryder - who appeared to be sound asleep - as Lance stood nearby.

According to an insider on the scene, "Lance constantly kept his hand close to her as she smiled adoringly at her newfound love."

Eventually the couple leaned in for a quick, tender kiss before heading in for the party, where, it can be assumed that they kept on with their PDA loving ways!

Opting to work on Independence Day, Rihanna took the stage to perform at the Louisiana Superdome during the 2008 Essence Music Festival on Friday (July 4).

The New Orleans based festival, which kicked off yesterday and runs until Sunday, "celebrates black music and culture and moved to Houston in 2006 after Hurricane Katrina smashed New Orleans. It returned in 2007, and organizers say Essence is now re-establishing its place in the city."

According to AP reports, "an estimated 200,000 people attended the festival last year, supplying a needed injection of business into the city's hurricane-hammered tourism industry."

"The festival is so special to New Orleans," said Irma Thomas, a resident who's still struggling to rebuild her home from Katrina-related damages.

Meanwhile, the festival will be honoring Patti LaBelle tonight - as the soul diva will enjoy "performances by two original members of LaBelle — Sarah Dash and Nona Hendryx — as well as performances by Chaka Khan, Angie Stone, Ledisi, Chrisette Michele, Ruby Amanfu and Thomas."

It’s always cute to see a girl sporting her man’s clothes, but the reverse situation can be a little creepy, as evidenced by Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy's switch-up yesterday.

The “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” funnyman and his longtime blonde babe girlfriend were spotted strolling along the Malibu beach on the Fourth of July looking very much in love

But when they returned to their beach house, things went awry, as Carrey re-emerged with a very noticeable change in ensemble, reminiscent of Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Borat” character.

The paparazzi and beach goers alike laughed hysterically at the comedian’s antics, making yesterday’s Independence Day holiday one to remember.

Sometimes a girl just needs time for herself. And yesterday, Nicole Richie left her boyfriend Joe Madden and daughter Harlow Winter behind for an afternoon with some gal pals.

The paparazzi caught up to the former Simple Life cutie enjoying a day of fun in the sun at a beach party in Malibu, California. She wore a short white cleavage-baring dress overtop a pair of denim shorts with a pair of sunglasses.

And it sounds like Britney Spears isn’t the only cameo queen in Hollywood. According to sources, when Nicole filmed her bit part on “Chuck” last week, she was a huge hit. And there’s even talk of her returning for another episode.

An insider revealed, “It was fantastic. She was friendly. Everybody loved her. She has a great fight scene." Richie plays a high school nemesis of Yvonne Strahovski’s character Sara

It was a relaxing and enjoyable Independence Day for Jessica Alba and her hubby Cash Warren, as they strolled through Beverly Hills - stopping at Bloomingdale's along the way.

The “Good Luck Chuck” actress looked positively perfect in a pink-to-red strappy summer dress teamed with a pair of white sandals and some oversized shades, while her beau kept it casual in a white t-shirt, shorts, and flip flops.

Just a month after giving birth to daughter Honor Marie Warren, Jessica is looking fit and trim. Then again, she was voted the sexiest woman in the world by FHM magazine last year, so she definitely knows how to work it.

As for mothering, Alba says she’ll work to balance strictness and love. “I don't want to be my child's best friend; I want to be a mom. But I do want my child to come to me when they have problems and need to talk, so it's going to be about treading that line.”

There was a strong show of patriotism throughout the celebrity world yesterday, and Tom Cruise led the way - carrying his two-year-old daughter Suri while taking in the Fourth of July festivities near his home in Telluride, Colorado on Friday.

Accompanied by wife Katie Holmes and son Conner, 13, the Top Gun stud wore a cowboy hat while Suri donned a headband with two American flags sticking out of it.

Throughout their family stroll, Katie, who's currently prepping for a Broadway gig, said “Happy 4th of July” to photographers before Tom and Co. drove off in their SUV.

Cruise recently talked about how he was "amazed" by his growing daughter, telling press: "She likes to dance and sing, get her nails done with mom - really beautiful!"

After finishing up with a string of South American and European performances with a show in Rome on Wednesday, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have made a much-needed vacation stop before returning to the States.

The "El Cantante" co-star couple were spotted clad in their swimwear earlier today (July 4), enjoying the scenic landscape of Portofino, Italy alongside designer Stefano Gabbana.

And now that Marc has finished up his work overseas, the "I Need You" singer will be launching a string of US shows beginning on July 26th in Universal City, CA.

The Juntos en Concierto series will see $2 donated to the ING Run for Something Better program for every ticket sold - helping the national initiative "fund school-based running and fitness-education programs."

"Through my music, I want to make a difference in the lives of young people across the country," Anthony told in a statement. "One way is by addressing the critical need to help reduce childhood obesity among Latino children."

Usually the 22nd birthday is a let-down, being that it’s the follow-up to the big 2-1. But Lindsay Lohan’s second year of being legal ended with a fabulous bash on Wednesday night.

The crimson-haired hottie threw a massive party at Hollywood, California hotspot Teddy’s (inside the Roosevelt Hotel) and celebrated her 22nd year of life along with 100 of her closest friends, including girlfriend Samantha Ronson and mother Dina Lohan.

Rocking a Pepto-Bismol pink gown, LiLo was in perfect sync with the evening’s retro-80s prom theme. Her table was filled with cupcakes, as well as a massive Marilyn Monroe birthday cake.

And it was a dry night for the “Mean Girls” actress. She sipped Red Bulls all night while the rest of her guests were treated to Belvedere Vodka cocktails.