*Venezuela’s government has blocked a popular Spanish singer from using a stadium because he criticized President Hugo Chavez three years ago. An official said Alejandro Sanz would not be allowed to hold his scheduled Nov. 1 concert at a state-controlled stadium in Caracas.
*After pulling out of last month’s MTV Video Music Awards and canceling tours amid reports of drug-addled mayhem, Amy Winehouse may be back. The British diva is set to perform Nov. 8 at the mtvU Woodie Awards in New York.
*Drew Carey has finally found Ms. Right. Carey, the new host of “The Price Is Right,” got engaged to Nicole Jaracz, a recent graduate of culinary school, on Tuesday, said his spokeswoman, Christina Papadopoulos. “It will be the first marriage for both. No date for a wedding has been set yet,” said Papadopoulos, adding that Carey and his bride-to-be are “very happy and excited about their future together.”
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Personals was compiled by Alan Leo from Tribune news services and staff reports.
