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We got the inside word on what Nick Cannon was REALLY doing in the Hello Kitty store. He wasn't shopping for his new bride Mariah. Actually he ducked in there to avoid paparazzi that were following him. He wanted to throw them off the track and get rid of them before he left for his and Mariah's wedding party at Magic Mountain. Nick had already sold all the media rights to ET and he didn't want any maverick snappers to spoil the lucrative deal. We love TMZ's revelation that Nick and Mariah were chauffeured around the park in a pink golf cart- accompanied by her hairstylist and makeup person.

Things are moving AWFULLY fast for Mariah Carey. We broke the news that she was secretly dating Nick Cannon a month ago and it was last week before anyone else caught on. Just days ago the engagement rumor surfaced when Mariah flashed a giant diamond ring that Nick gave her. The ring is EXACTLY the same as the publicized million dollar ring that Nick gave to his LAST fiancee, model Selita Ebanks, who gave it back after they split. Before Mariah realized she had a second hand ring, she was swept off to a tropical island where it is rumored they impulsively got married yesterday. We're thinking that IF it happened, it was not a legally binding ceremony because there was no time for a pre-nup. Nick IS the ideal antidote for Mariah's dismal marriage to her older ex music mogul Tommy Mottola. Where Tommy was older and controlling, Nick is younger than Mariah, and fun-loving.

Although they've been together for years, Beyonce and Jay-Z never acknowledged that they were dating and they still haven't admitted that they are married, in spite of the license being filed with the state. This couple loves to keep secrets. Since the wedding was so hasty, everybody seems to assume it was a shotgun marriage and Beyonce is pregnant.

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We're hearing all sorts of fascinating but unsubstantiated gossip about Taryn Manning's pint-sized boyfriend Mams Taylor. He's the guy who sucker punched Jesse Metcalfe outside a Hollywood club. Our source describes Mams as a Persian wannabe rapper from the UK who has charm and the gift of gab to the point of being something of a con man. Our source believes Taylor, who's real name is Mams Mesforoush, left the UK around four years ago with 300 million mysteriously acquired dollars and is "a wanted man" there. Wanted by whom, we don't know. Supposedly he has made some questionable investments and real estate deals. He wants to be famous and respected, and tried to buy the Chateau Marmont hotel by offering 45 million dollars, but was turned down. He also got involved in charity work, as a way to meet famous actresses like Lara Flynn Boyle. Supposedly he once saw Salma Hayek in the Ralph Lauren store and sent her a $15000 gift. He was also very generous with Lindsay Lohan, but she wouldn't give him a tumble. He has three Rolls Royces in different colors and likes to show off - he took Taryn on a $50,000 shopping spree on Rodeo Drive. The latest news is he and "Hustle & Flow" star Taryn are engaged and he gave her a huge ring. We're wondering just how much Taryn knows about her wealthy fiancée.

Snoop Dogg surprised all his friends, and most of all his wife Shante, when he renewed his vows on Saturday. He told Shante, (they've been together since 8th grade,) they were going to a formal anniversary party at a friends ranch outside Los Angeles. He wore a black tux and got up in front of the crowd of 200 to toast the "anniversary couple" and instead started talking about his wife. He made a touching speech about how difficult it was to be in an entertainment marriage and how much he appreciated her. "It was so SWEET" said a witness. Then the minister walked out and he admitted it was a wedding. During the ceremony Snoop gave his wife a diamond band ring and they held hands and lit a unity candle. Snoop HAD TEARS IN HIS EYES! Afterward they had buffet dinner and Snoop walked up to every table and graciously thanked everyone for attending. It all sounds too refined to be true, but remember, TV cameras recorded it all for his show Father Hood.

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Snoop Dogg got married today! Actually he renewed his vows with his wife of ten years Shante. We just wonder if the writers of his E! reality show Father Hood dreamed this up for an episode because it doesn't happen often in the world of gangsta hip hop, does it? Must be a bunch of guys from Brentwood writing the show- first David Beckham guests and now this. Anyway, the timing is right because a nine year old love child just came back to haunt Snoop and Shante couldn't be too happy about that. Most rappers would have bought their wives a diamond thingamajig but Snoop is renewing his vows!