*Hugh Laurie, who stars in “House,” was made a member of the Order of the British Empire on Wednesday. Queen Elizabeth II presented the honor to Laurie at Buckingham Palace.
*Lindsay Lohan completed a stint in rehab early this year, but the vodka will be flowing at her 21st birthday soiree. Svedka vodka will sponsor the blowout in Las Vegas, a rep for the brand told The New York Daily News. Lohan lawyer Mike Heller confirmed the vodka deal, the Daily News said. “This should be one of the best parties ever,” he said.
*Three journeys as Captain Jack Sparrow in “Pirates of the Caribbean” may not be enough for Johnny Depp. Before the Tokyo premiere Wednesday of the series’ third installment, Depp said he would consider tackling the oddball character again. “Trying to discover who Captain Jack was, getting slapped around by the Disney people — it was all fun. … There was always that potential that each of us would have to say goodbye to the character. But if it is over, which one never knows, Captain Jack will always be with me.”
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Personals was compiled by Emily Rosenbaum from Tribune news services and staff reports.
