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2009-03-21T18:05:00.009Z

Eden's Celebrity Couple Break as Havers Is Thrown Out

The suspected split between Alexis Havers and longtime boyfriend, Jon Rossi, is official. After ongoing rumours about the couple's stability Eden's residents found themselves with a juicy celebrity moment as the actress packed her belongings and moved out of her Eden home with the couple's teenage twins, leaving her ex behind.

Alexis' representatives refuse to divulge details about what caused the break up, but do say that the split is an amicable one and that the couple remain "good friends."

A romantic start - will they stay friends?

Jon Rossi, who has been seen out and about, well-known as a professional party guest, has looked noticeably older in recent months, much older than his now ex. Is it just coincidence that the break up came on the heels of Rossi's elder birthday? Or has Alexis finally gotten tired of being with a man who has used her fame to further her career? For now, neither party will say for sure.

As Havers moves on she seems to have sucked the life out of Rossi

More exctingly the couples house has now been put on the market - yes, you can now live in a celebrity home, that is if you can afford it! With this treat in store for Eden residents I'm sure they'll be queuing round the block to take a peek in the home that has been ears and eyes to all the drama!

The couple's former home is listed on the market for sale.

• Author: Jane D'Sim

•Hood: Eden

2009-03-19T16:25:00.006Z

Soap Stars expecting first child

Pahala Shore star Tatiana Garris Vanderburg and her co-star, husband, Chad Vanderburg, are expecting their first child this summer, the actress confirms to STAR exclusively during thier photo shot.

"We are thrilled and overjoyed at the prospect of becoming first time parents," Tatiana tells STAR in bewteen sexy shots of her enlarging belly.

The couple wed in a glamourous wedding in August 2007 after months of secretly dating. They also announced moving plans to us.

"The plan is to stay in Apple Valley Metro, we just brought a large apartment, however we already know that we'll have to move to something even bigger. We still have a condo in Bottom Beach, so eventually the plan is to be bi-costal, but who knows what the future holds. We are just taking it one day at a time."

Don't expect to see Tatiana - who plays Sierra - sporting a baby bump on the show.

There are no plans to write the pregnancy in the show," she tells STAR. Tatiana also says she doesn't plan on taking a lot of time off work.

"I will stay home with them for a while, thankfully kids are accepted on the set and with the nearby condo, one of us will always be around. I feel like I will want to work, but who knows what I'll feel like when the baby arrives."

Even bigger news, Chad reveals that the couple is expecting twins.

"I was sort of blown away that we were having twins, so we needed a minute to deal with it." Chad told STAR, about the couple's initial reluctance to disclose that they were pregnant with twins.

Pahala Shore creator Fiorenza Pentragnani issued her congratulations. "Everyone on the show is so happy for them," she told STAR. "She's going to be a fabulous mom and he's going to be a great dad."

• Author: Li Sweeny

•Hood: Apple Valley

2009-03-07T20:31:00.004Z

Rita Gamming, celebrity chef and screen cook has died at the age of 71. First coming to viewers screen in Simmeville's SimLOOK project Rita relocated to Simborough to hide from the fame, only to become famed and loved for her cooking. Quickly rising through the kitchens and restaurants of downtown it became her desire to open her own establishment and soon after OFB arrived "Ate In" quickly became the hotspot in Simborough. Currently with 7Business Star's it is the hangout of the celebrity and the man on the street and to her last day Rita was happiest whilst working there both out front and behind the scenes.

Privately Ms Gamming was well known for her loving and nurtuting traits, and though always wishing to marry she assumed she never would and adopted Laci shortly after TS2 conversion. Her family bloomed as Laci married and gave her several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren but sadly she never married, her family and work became her life.

Close friend and Royal aquaintance Queen Juliette expressed her sadness "I knew Rita very closely for a number of years and very saddened to hear of her passing. She was a dear friend, a beautiful cook and an upstanding citizen of Simborough. She we very sadly missed"

• Author: Alarvo Herendez

•Hood: Simborough •Simday: 67 •Season: Summer

2009-02-03T15:32:00.008Z

Simborough Stars gain new roles

Rumours of new roles for Simborough stars Kaleesha Weaver & Stephen Evans are rife after neighbours told of how the actors were seen packing belongings and heading to the airport. Unusual happenings, including the pair leaving together and without families started speculation that they are on the way to auditions.....some thinking it is the recently announced Arrendale Heights casting call.

Paul Yates of Pure Gold Agencies later confirmed that both his clients were indeed heading to auditions but said that the details were still being working on and nothing was confirmed at this time.

This would the first time in a while that both actors gained work. After leaving Suburb Sim last year on the promise of a new role which subsequently failed actress Kaleesha Weaver has found herself out of the spotlight and instead turned to raising a family.

Kaleesha Weaver has failed success after Suburb Sim

Meanwhile Stephen, who originally came to fame in the "Who Dun It?" mysteries has sporadic success as a bit part player and has found most of his continuing work at simborough's National Theatre.

Stephen's found sporadic work as an extra

More details when we know

• Author: Alarvo Herendez

•Hood: Simborough •Simday: 66 •Season: Spring

2009-01-19T17:53:00.004Z

Stars Hot on the Set

Whilst off set Pahala Shore stars Ruth Roberts & David Evans continue to deny their ongoing romance and cool the heat between them, co-stars alledge that onset things seem to be hotting up. Ruth and David, both residents of Simborough and both married with children have always denied that there was a mutual attraction between them adding to the onscreen flame between Roxy and Jamal. But rumours were rife from the outset when several stars on the show let slip that there had been after show activity going on.

Whilst both currently remain happily married we wonder how long the spouses can put up with this international affair being carried out so publicly. As the new season of Pahala aires, can we expect further passion for Roxy and Jamal as their off screen relationship blossoms?

• Author: Lil Sweeny

•Hood: Apple Valley •Simday: 1, Winter Simday 4 •Season: Winter

2009-01-06T16:24:00.004Z

Partying Princess

Simborough's Princess Francesca shows now signs of calming down her partying ways post college as she is seen here kissing college star Max Flexor for all the world to see. It is well documented in Simborough about the princess's partying ways whilst attending Simborough Uni, at the Delta Harrow but it was thought that once she returned to the hood the realities of royalty would set in the Princess would calm down and behave in a respectable manner. However, taking the rebellious lead she shows no signs of finding employment, happy to live off the benefits of the state, has indifference to learning skills and utter disregard for any private royal life.

However, it does ask the question, why are th royals so secret in the first place. After the death of her fionce Princess Claire, heir to Simborough thrown, has thrown much of her life into work as a GP and has shown no further interest in dating & marriage of any kind. It is thought that the King & Queen, now close to elderhood, are stricken at the daughter's disregard to continue the family line and though not overjoyed at Princess Francesca's public shows of affection pay their due that she will at least give an heir to the thrown.

Sources close to the family have said that the Princess and Mr Flexor are indeed very close and would not be suprised to hear of a public engagment in the next few days.

• Author: Alarvo Herendez

•Hood: Simborough •Simday: 66 •Season: Spring

2008-12-19T21:54:00.003Z

Spokes Sim's Daughter Weds

Robin Young, daughter of Eden's spokes sim, Brooke Young, and CEO Calvin Young, and Gregory Harris, son of local actress Marsha Harris and all-star, Ravi Harris, were married in a beautiful moonlight ceremony this past simday. With the bride and groom both being the only children of parents that are so well known in the community, they are sure to be a high profile couple.

• Author: Bridgette Moppett

•Hood: Eden •Simday: •Season:

2008-12-19T21:51:00.005Z

Single and Looking?

Alexis Havers has been seen out and about, hitting the clubs and scoping out the guys, with her long time live in boyfriend, Jon Rossi, no where in sight. Though the couple still resides in the same home with their teenage twins, sources report that they have seemed "very distant" lately. Alexis was overheard telling her good friend, former Miss Eden, Enid Livingston, that she wouldn't want to date someone outside of the entertainment industry again.

• Author: Bridgette Moppett

•Hood: Eden •Simday: •Season:

2008-12-19T21:45:00.009Z

Returning to Arrendale Heights?

Rumor has it that more than one familiar face is expected to return to the set of Arrendale Heights for the upcoming season finale. But who will it be? Recent episodes hint at the return of Eileen and Lucy's friend, Chloe, who disappeared from the screen awhile ago. But with actress Daphne Wardwell, who originally played the role, very involved with her current role as Erika on Pahala Shore, the return of her character is not for certain.

There's no word yet on whether Daphne will be pulling double duty on two soaps at once, the role of Chloe will be recast, or if Chloe will appear on screen at all.

• Author: Bridgette Moppett

•Hood: Eden •Simday: •Season:

2008-12-19T10:00:00.003Z

More Buns & Ovens?

Perhaps Tatiana Vanderburg has been scarce in public is because the couple has decided to start trying to expand their family. The intensely private couple haven't confirmed nor denied the reports that Tatiana is already pregnant, so photos of a baby bump are expected to reach astronomical prices.

But it seems that retiring from the public spotlight puts no hold on her working life as her career is booming. A new cooking series has been slated for Tatiana and she will join Claudia Cavanaugh on the Yummy Channel. Stay posted to Pennelson Productions for the release of these shows.

• Author: Li Sweeney

•Hood: Apple Valley •Simday: 1, Winter Simday 4 •Season: Winter

2008-12-19T09:31:00.005Z

Nearly a Bun in the Oven

Apple Valley hood president, Fiona Kent, recently recieved unexpected news from her step-son. His girlfriend was pregnant. Before the powerful family could do any damage control, the young girl miscarried. However, that didn't stop the gossip from flying across the hood especially due to the girls shady past.

Rumour has is that on a past trip to Bottom Beach the young girl was almost served with a restraining order by the police after continuously following Chad Vanderburg around the island. However Chad's wife and co star - Tatiana, was not to be seen and rumours still fly whether or not the restraining order was in fact a red herring to throw us of a much juicier secret!

• Author: Li Sweeney

•Hood: Apple Valley •Simday: 1, Winter Simday 4 •Season: Winter

2008-12-18T01:42:00.003Z

Two Pea's in A Pod

With Elderhood fast approaching her Kaleesha Weaver hit the gym with her daughter Nikole, and aren't they the splitting image of each other?! Who would have thought that somewhere in Nikole's genes is a fat red headed father! When her daughter grows up Kaleesha could even send Nikole out into town with the pretence that its her the similarity is so startling.

The actress, who's career seems to have bombed since leaving Suburb Sim to act in failed Cedar Point, is due to have her birthday in only 3 days time so it seems that her international starring days may be over, still with her relatively good genes perhaps she'll blossom into a wonderful mature actress.

• Author: Alarvo Herendez
•Hood: Simborough •Simday: 66 •Season: Spring

2008-12-15T23:26:00.005Z

Shamed Star in public Split

It has been alledged by a source close to Simborough shamed couple Daniel and Meadow Oognata, that being in the public eye through their current turmoil has caused the marriage to suffer. Daniel Oognata first really hit the international spotlight when he joined the cast of Suburb Sim as Rico Franco and was projected into the media spotlight which, rather than casting a warm glowing light, submitted his family to major scrutiny over the couples care for their children.

The Oognata's twins were first taken away after the star's care to his children became 2nd to his priorities of the well known soap. With failing school grades the children were soon taken into care before being placed with his parents, Gloria & Geoff Oognata who run Simborough's "Flicks" cinema. But the saga only started here and soon Daniel and Meadow were expecting another child but only 2 days after the joyous occasion of a new child he too was taken by social services.

It is said that the couple have been fighting and a source close to Meadow says she is under immense pressure "I have been friends with Meadow for many years, the strain is unbelievable and I doubt the couple will see many more simdays". She added "Its rumoured he is seeing someone else". After taking initial time out from the popular soap Daniel Oognata seems to have failed to save his marriage and his parental rights and only one question remains on our lips.....who is his other woman?

Shamed star Daniel Oognata is reported to

be splitting from wife Meadow.

• Author: Alarvo Herendez

•Hood: Simborough •Simday: 66 •Season: Spring

2008-12-15T21:38:00.011Z

Stunning

Whilst other Simborough actors seem to be having trouble with their hair Ruth Roberts stepped out from her local gym positively glowing this week, whether its the spring weather or just a VERY good hairdresser she looked absolutely stunning.

The actress, who has had her Pahala Shore contract extended again, continues to go from strength to strength. After posing for the camera's all smiles and laughter she mentioned that she was all in favour of the new world upgrade "I just cant wait...anything that improves lives is what I'm for, I think alot of us in the acting community are highly excited!"

• Author: Alarvo Herendez

•Hood: Simborough •Simday: 66 •Season: Spring

2008-12-15T21:32:00.006Z

Guess Who?!

Who is this?! Do you even recognise him?

This balding not so beautiful ex Arrendale Heights star is the one and only Andy Hapney! What on earth happened to those once lusious golden curtains.

The actor looked like a former shadow of himself as he stepped out from Trinket Shack, Simborough's number one baby store. Perhaps with his wife Jennifer pregnant again only days before elderhood the strain of being a high profile actor has finally taken its toll, but Andy, get yourself to a salon pronto!!

• Author: Alarvo Herendez

•Hood: Simborough •Simday: 66 •Season: Spring

2008-12-15T18:04:00.010Z

Nadine Dead

Simborough's Nadine Warwick (seen below on the left) and Editor in Chief of STAR Magazine has died at the early age of 66. It is thought that the constant strain of seeking out news and gossip pushed Nadine to every effort and though it gave us great reward it took years off an inquisitive and enquiring mind.

Nadine first found fame within Simborough as a gossip monger between the younger sims just post TS2. She grew to become a respected journalist, hood council member and friend and after seeking inspiration from Simmerville's Lisa Snakespeare through STAR into the spotlight with its mix of gossip, news and interviews. It is not known what will happen to STAR - currently it is looking to be sold to Simborough's highest bidder but it hopes the gossips legacy will continue.

She leaves husband Sebastian Warwick, children Sam, Emily and Sandy and several grandchildren.

• Author: Alarvo Herendez

•Hood: Simborough •Simday: 65 •Season: Spring