– Chicago native Jennifer Hudson tells People she’s no different from anyone else: “I’m just a girl who seemed to get a chance, and I’m glad to be able to represent the average girl.” What’s she looking forward to in the new year? Moving into her own place.
– Capt. Kirk will be at U.S. Space Camp in Huntsville, Ala., to help celebrate its 25th anniversary this year, Yahoo reports. Actor William Shatner is slated to emcee an induction banquet in June.
– Singer Nick Lachey and MTV’s “Total Request Live” host Vanessa Minnillo had a very happy New Year indeed, gazing into each other’s eyes and kissing passionately, according to People.
– Veteran rocker Tom Petty says he’s not retiring, despite a Rolling Stone article in July that suggested otherwise. Petty said 2006 was one of the most rewarding years of his career. “You never know how things are going to turn out, and I didn’t see this year coming,” Petty told the Los Angeles Times. “But maybe next year will be even better.”
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The Personals page was compiled by Kim Profant from Tribune news services and staff reports.
