Celebrity Dish:

Alison Sweeney, 32, of Days of Our Lives fame and host of Biggest Loser, is expecting a baby girl in January with husband David Sanov. They have a 3-year-old son named Benjamin who said he was hoping for a helicopter instead of a brother or sister. But he’s warming up to the idea, says Alison, and is looking forward to teaching her how to jump on the bed. (Source: US Weekly, November 3rd edition.)

David and Victoria Beckham mix business with pleasure with the launch of his-and-her fragrances, “Beckham Signature” due out this month. Victoria said she and her husband would “burst out laughing” during the sexy photo shoot. (Source: US Weekly, November 3rd edition.)

Sarah Palin was a popular lady on the set of Saturday Night Live. In fact, she helped fix the hair of the actor playing her husband to help him look more authentic in the role. Amy Poehler sent a text message to a friend saying the candidate was nice. (Source: US Weekly, November 3rd edition.)

Lisa Marie Presley named her twin girls Harper and Finley, born October 7th. Both names are in the top 37 percent of popular baby names. (Source: US Weekly, November 3rd edition.)

Saturday Night Live star Amy Poehler gave birth to a son, Archie, on Oct. 25. Archie weighed 8 lbs., 1 oz., and was born, appropriately, on a Saturday — just hours before the show went live. Amy, 37, announced in April that she was expecting a baby with fellow comedian Will Arnett, her husband of five years. Amy said she won’t be returning as a regular cast member, but plans to star in a new NBC comedy in 2009. Until then, she’ll be taking on a new role: mama. (Source: People Magazine, Nov. 10, 2008 edition)

If you’re into country music, the 42nd Country Music Association Awards will air live from Nashville on Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. on ABC. These ladies are up for Female Vocalist of the Year: Alison Krauss, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood. (Source: People Magazine, Nov. 10, 2008 edition)

On Oct. 22, Angelina Jolie visited Afghanistan for the first time for a look at living conditions of refugees who have returned after fleeing the country in 2001. She saw many living in makeshift tent homes in Kabul, where many have flocked in search of basic necessities like food and water. Jolie said the first thing she did when she arrived home was hug her six children. (Source: People Magazine, Nov. 10, 2008 edition)

Local Dish:

Angie Brandenburg of Your Scrapbooking Secret sent us information about a Holiday Boutique Show set for Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The show features 25 “unique boutiques” filled with adorable items (like these pictured) and made by local moms!

Admission is free and will be held at Sequoyah United Methodist Church, 1910 Old Wire Road in Fayetteville. With everything from chalkboards to custom bedding to diaper bags, these items are definitely unique.

For directions and more information about the vendors and items you’ll find at the one-day event, click here.