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News From Across The Pond: Kate Middleton turns down Royal invite; Katy Perry and Russell Brand engaged?; Harry Potter tops poll
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Dec. 27 2009, Published 12:56 p.m. ET
• Kate Middleton turned down an invitation from the Queen to attend a pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace amid fears it would put too much pressure on her relationship with Prince William (more)
• Russell Brand is said to have gotten down on one knee and popped the big question to Katy Perry just before Christmas (more)
• JK Rowling's character Harry Potter has topped a list of the greatest 'entertainers' of the decade (more)
- 'Harry Potter' Actor Ralph Fiennes Defends J.K. Rowling, Says 'Verbal Abuse' She Receives Is 'Disgusting'
- J.K. Rowling Claps Back After Vladimir Putin Compares Her To Russia Amid Invasion Of Ukraine
- Oprah Winfrey Breaks Her Silence On Dr. Oz's GOP Pennsylvania Senate Run Despite Talk Show Host Telling Her To 'Stay Out' Of Political Campaign
• Madonna has shelled out $10 million on a ranch in the Hamptons, which she bought from Calvin Klein's ex-wife (more)