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Eva Longoria Parker is a helpful housewife

When it comes to good causes, Eva Longoria Parker is all business. The Desperate Housewives star, 34, was just named Philanthropist of the Year by The Hollywood Reporter and she's spreading goodwill in Miami Beach Saturday for the Rally for Children With Cancer. 1258725667

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John Kerry's daughter joins Club DUI

Another day, another mug shot. This time the DUI goes to . . . Sen. John Kerry's daughter, Alexandra, who got pulled over and hauled off in Hollywood early Thursday. 1258726303
Celebrity birthdays on Nov. 20

Actress Estelle Parsons is 82. TV personality Richard Dawson is 77. Comedian Dick Smothers is 71. Actress Bo Derek is 53. Actress Sean Young is 50. Actress Ming-Na (ER) is 46. Rapper Mike D of the Beastie Boys is 44. Actor Joshua Gomez (Chuck) is 34. Country singer Josh Turner is 32. Actress Nadine Velazquez (My Name Is Earl) is 31. 1258726501
The calendar for Nov. 20

SHAKE IT UP 6:30 p.m. Writers from across the United States participated in a contest to create a contemporary monologue from Shakespeare's work. A jury selected the best for performance. $15 includes an open bar from 6:30-8 p.m., when curtain rises. AE District, Miami Design District; 305-450-9931. 1258725938
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A-Rod serious about selling Coral Gables manse

Alex Rodriguez really wants to unload his South Florida crib. The Yankee slugger/third baseman, who just helped his team win the World Series, has slashed the price of his Coral Gables mansion.
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Johnny Depp one sexy beast

Ever since the first Nightmare on Elm Street, we at the People Page have found Johnny Depp irresistible -- wasn't it mortifying to see the hunk get absorbed by Freddy into the bed?
- Twice As Sexy for Johnny Depp