LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – The Kate Middleton wedding dress for the Royal Wedding 2011 tomorrow is being topped by Jessica Simpson, at least so claims Simpson. Kate Middleton’s wedding dress pictures, designer, look, style and even inspiration have yet to be confirmed to news.

But Jessica Simpson is already telling news that her own wedding dress will be better.

Kate Middleton has given even the slightest suggestion of her wedding dress to news in advance of the 2011 Royal Wedding this weekend. But somehow, Jessica Simpson thinks she is going to win some bridal war of the wardrobe.

Simpson’s peculiar remarks came during news questioning by Access Hollywood. “Wait till you see my heels for the wedding!” she told the news broadcaster. When asked what he thought about this weekend’s royal wedding and Kate Middleton’s dress, Simpson responded “Oh, I can’t wait to see what Kate’s wearing, I can’t wait!” She added “But, I’ll out-do her!”

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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Mel Kiper’s final 2011 NFL Mock Draft prediction anticipates Cam Newton will be the NFL’s first overall pick, heading to the Carolina Panthers. But will Cam Newton prove that he is not just as “entertainer and icon” but also a first round star? LALATE has previously predicted Cam Newton as its first round overall pick for tonight’s NFL Draft (start time 8 pm EST). But will there be a surprise this evening?

It’s irrelevant whether Newton will or won’t start this season. The same was said about last year’s draft quarterbacks. But after months of injuries, many of the nation’s top quarterbacks drafted last year, that we never thought would start, eventually did – at the Browns, at the Broncos.

Newton is unmatched at closing games. From week to week in December 2010, Newton was consistent cold in his first half but delivered second halves that shocked the senses. Against Alabama in December, Newton delivered only 97 yards passing in the first half, going 5 for 10. But Newton finished strong amassing three passing touchdowns, one rushing touchdown, and delivered 216 yards, going 13 for 20.

For example, Auburn struggled in the Iron Bowl against Alabama during a first half showdown. But a commanding second half come-for-behind win gave Newton’s Auburn the win and a jump to number one in the BCS standings.

In recent months, Newton has trained with  private quarterback coach George Whitfield Jr. Whitfield last worked with Ben Roethlisberger during his 2010 suspension. Standing at 6′6” and 250 lbs, Newton has been trained well previously, with Urban Meyer, Dan Mullen, and finally Gus Malzahn.

But does the nation agree with Mel Kiper’s Mock Draft prediction (located HERE) for Newton?

Apparently not. ESPN’s Sportsnation currently puts Marcell Dareus, Alabama DT and AJ Green, Georgia WR far more likely to go first round to the Panthers than Newton.

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ST LOUIS (LALATE) – The Tuscaloosa, Alabama tornado (photos and video below) has taken the lives of thirty two residents reports local news. The Tuscaloosa, Alabama tornado is one of several deadly weather movements that have taken the lives of residents across the state in recent days. Officials now report that 128 Alabama residents have died, thirty-two in the city of Tuscaloosa, and as many as fifty people in four other states.

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley tells news that the death toll may still increase in the coming days. Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox says that the infrastructure of his city has been devastated. In a news briefing last night Maddox told the nation to pray for his city. Today he is shocked that the damage and loss of lives wasn’t even more severe.

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Maddox tells news that the size of the Tuscaloosa tornado was nearly six miles long and a mile wide. Roads are destroyed, outages are widespread. Maddox says that communities he has known his own life are now unrecognizable, flattened in the path of the deadly tornado.

Maddox says that at least a hundred people are injured, the loss of structures into the hundreds.

The President in a written statement to news today expressed his condolences while also commending the “heroic efforts of those … who … respond[end] to this disaster.”

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Late last night, the University of Alabama in a news statement confirmed the campus structures suffered no damage. Later in the evening, the school issued the following statement; “The University of Alabama has cancelled classes and suspended normal operations for Thursday, April 28th. Essential personnel should report to work as directed by their supervisors.” It added “Any UA employee who has experienced personal hardships as a result of the tornado should notify their supervisors.”

“Michelle and I extend our deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives because of the tornadoes that have swept through Alabama and the southeastern United States,” said the President today.

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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – In American Idol results tonight, James Durbin was so good that all three judges gave the singer top predictions after his performance of “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow”. On American Idol tonight, James Durbin was told by Randy Jackson that he “just might win the whole thing”, suggesting that Durbin has the potential to become your American Idol 2011. But is Randy correct? Tonight fans and news are asking the same question, if James Durbin has suddenly become one of the strongest of the remaining top six competitors.

Steven Tyler was so impressed by Durbin that he said “That’s the first song I ever made out to.” Lopez called it simply “magical”. For weeks, Durbin, less the subject of news coverage and more the subject of judges’ praises, has advanced steadily with top reviews in weekly results. Tonight that was much the same.

In recent weeks, James Durbin impressed the judges with his rendition of Uprising. Steven Tyler at the time gave it glowing reviews while Lopez said it was “theatrically … the best performance of the night”. While tonight Lopez said Durbin was magical, previously she remarked simply “Wow.” Randy Jackson agreed, calling it a stellar delivery.

“Dude you are unbelievable out there.”

On My Guitar Gently Weeps, and Saturday Night’s Alright, Durbin was consistently good. He impressed news critics for his delivery of Living for the City in earlier weeks. Steven Tyler and fans felt the performance was next to perfect. “It takes a little bit of crazy to make it in this world. You nailed it.” Jennifer Lopez added “You leave me speechless.” And Randy Jackson remarked “I love the note that you ended on.”

With Lopez repeatedly speechless about Durbin, Tyler calling Durbin inspiring, and Jackson rendering top praise week to week, James Durbin in early results tonight did much the same.

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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Tonight’s Tuscaloosa, Alabama tornado (photos below) has left a path of destruction and taken three lives. This evening, Tuscaloosa, Alabama was the scene of a second tornado in just recent days. Tuscaloosa’s mayor tells news that he has yet to determine the full extent of the damage and loss of lives, but does describe it as severe.

Tonight, the Tuscaloosa, Alabama tornado is heading towards Birmingham. Earlier this hour, the Mayor of Tuscaloosa told news “pray for us”. One person is reporting tonight “Cedar Crest was badly hit”. Students displaced by the damage are being encouraged to seek overnight shelter at the Canterbury Episcopal Chapel claims reports. Another report is claiming that 15th & McFarland in Tuscaloosa suffered extensive damage this evening.

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Other spots in Alabama are suffering massive damage tonight. “Our town is just devastated,” Hackleburg AL City Council member James Anglin told the Weather Channel earlier tonight.

Sections of Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport are closed tonight. The University of Alabama suffered reported power outages.

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In a news statement tonight, UA says that it suffered no structural damage on campus but “power outages are widespread. Areas of the community where many of our off-campus students live have been impacted.”

UA tells news that its “Student Recreation Center is available to students whose off-campus residences are damaged. Counseling services will also be available.” Power outages is causing longer lines. “Because of the power outages, Lakeside Dining is the only dining facility open on campus. Lines will be long, so please be patient.”

Meantime the Weather Channel is reporting that Rome & Cartersville, Georgia are on alert tonight as two “massive tornado” is only two counties away.

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