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Sideshow: What's the word, Natalie and Ben?

Gossip sites went nuts Tuesday with news that the rumored secret marriage between Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied (conducted in a super-secret bunker deep in the bowels of NORAD in Cheyenne Mountain?) had been confirmed.

Gossip sites went nuts Tuesday with news that the rumored secret marriage between Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied (conducted in a super-secret bunker deep in the bowels of NORAD in Cheyenne Mountain?) had been confirmed.

The couple's jeweler, former ballerina and Ben friend Jamie Wolf, issued a press release saying she designed the couple's wedding bands - the same rings they wore to the Oscars.

The eco-friendly rings "were made with recycled platinum and conflict-free diamonds," Wolf told Us Weekly

How that actually confirms anything is beyond us. We're holding out till the chimney sweep weighs in. (No word yet from the happy couple.)

'DWTS' cast announced!

NBC has announced the lineup for the 14th season of talent show Dancing With the Stars. The dozen dancers include 67-year-old diva Gladys Knight; actors Melissa Gilbert, Jaleel White (Family Matters), and soap star Jack Wagner; athletes Donald Driver and Martina Navratilova; and TV show hosts Sherri Shepherd (The View) and Maria Menounos (Extra).

The new season begins March 19.

Lady Gaga live from . . . Harvard

Lady Gaga will unveil her good-cause dot.org, the Born This Way Foundation, with a live streaming event Wednesday at 4 p.m. on the org's site (http://bornthiswayfoundation.org/live). Her GagaShip will be joined by Oprah, Deepak Chopra, and other dignitaries. The mentoring and advocacy org will help young folk with bullying and self-image issues.

Tidbits 'n' pieces

Lauren Conrad, 26, who fulfills her purpose in life as a so-called TV personality, has been "hooking up" with Immortals manly man Stephen Dorff, 38, Nameless Source tells Life & Style Weekly. . . . Kid Rock has endorsed Mitt Romney, serenading the GOP presidential hopeful with the tune "Born Free" at a rally 'n' concert Monday in Detroit, says ABC News. The dynamic duo also had an hour-long discussion about issues.

Kelsey, Camille Grammer settle

Good news for Mason Grammer, 10, and his 7-year-old brother, Jude: Their parents have settled their rancorous custody dispute. TMZ says the kids will live with Camille Grammer in Los Angeles, while dad Kelsey will maintain "meaningful contact" with them. The couple have yet to arrive at a financial agreement.

Camille is making strides in her new life: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star has launched a jewelry line called AMOREphosis.

'Titanic' 3-D sneak preview

Fans can watch James Cameron's retooled 3-D version of the immortal love fable Titanic, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet as star-crossed lovers, at 6:30 p.m. April 3 at select 3-D theaters across the country, including two in our area: AMC Loews Cherry Hill and UA Riverview. Information and tix at www.titanicmovie.com. The film opens nationwide on April 10.