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Dog star of ‘The Artist’ gets a book deal

NEW YORK

Every dog has its book deal.

Uggie, the Jack Russell terrier who appeared in the Oscar-winning “The Artist,” has a memoir coming. Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, announced Friday that “Uggie: My Story” will come out in October. His tale of tails will be transcribed by biographer and presumed dog whisperer Wendy Holden.

Uggie’s other films include “The Descendants” and “Water for Elephants,” so look for the inside doggie dish on George Clooney, Reese Witherspoon and others.

Anniversary nears for royal couple

LONDON

With her first wedding anniversary approaching, the former Kate Middleton’s transformation into a highly regarded member of the royal family is nearly complete.

She is now known as the Duchess of Cambridge, a striking woman who is comfortable speaking in public, going to charity events with her husband, Prince William, or having tea with Queen Elizabeth II, her grandmother-in-law.

The Duchess has faced considerable pressure in her first year as she eased into her increasingly public royal role, but she seems to have benefited from strong family support.

Palace officials said Friday the couple plans to celebrate their first anniversary Sunday in private.

Festival to feature Shelton, Lambert

NASHVILLE, Tenn.

Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley and other country stars have signed up for the inaugural Watershed Music Festival outside Seattle.

The new three-day festival will be Aug. 3-5 at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Wash.

A news release announcing the festival says tickets go on sale May 5 and are limited to 25,000. Fans will be able to camp out, and late-night sets are scheduled.

The Watershed joins a growing number of multiday country music festivals around the nation and is the first at the venue, which hosts the annual Sasquatch Music Festival.

Other stars scheduled to perform include Kix Brooks, Sara Evans, Dwight Yoakam, Uncle Kracker, Brantley Gilbert and Thompson Square. More performers will be announced at a later date.

Associated Press