Melissa Rycroft 'planning busy family Xmas'

Melissa Rycroft has disclosed that she and husband Tye Strickland are to spend Christmas with their extended family.

Speaking to Celebrity Baby Scoop, the former Dancing With The Stars contestant revealed that the close proximity of their respective parents' homes will make this holiday more enjoyable for the pair.

"We're going to be home, we'll be in Dallas this year. Because our parents live about 10 miles away from each other, we can make the rounds and see both sides," she noted.

Rycroft, who is expecting a baby with Strickland, added that she and her spouse plan to hold off on establishing their own festive traditions until their child is born.

She explained: "Next year, we'll be starting some new traditions because we'll be the ones with the little bundle and people will probably be coming to us instead of us coming to them. This is a scary thought in and of itself because I don't know how to cook and I'll be responsible for the holiday meals."

The couple's first child is due in February.

Konkona Sen Sharma 'for erotic film'

Konkona Sen Sharma is to appear in a new project which is being touted as Bollywood's first erotic film.

According to The Times of India, the recently-married actress will feature as one of the leads in the Vinay Shukla movie.

The director told the newspaper: "Mirch is India's first film in the erotic genre. Yet the beauty lies in the fact that it is not a titillating film."

The production reportedly presents five parallel tracks based around the theme of adultery.

"There are multiple narratives running in the film but all are interconnected to seem like an organic whole," said the filmmaker.

The Page 3 star is joined by Ila Arun, as well as Shreyas Talpade, Shahana Goswami, Raima Sen, Mahi Gill and Rajpal Yadav, in the multi-starrer.

Melissa Rycroft 'has no pregnancy cravings'
Melissa Rycroft has declared that she has had no cravings for odd foods since becoming pregnant.

Speaking to Celebrity Baby Scoop, Rycroft expressed relief that she has thus far avoided the desire for strange food combinations that many expecting mothers experience.

"I have no cravings. I have no aversions. I've gotten away from all that," she said.

The reality star added: "I've heard that I got lucky that I don't have to fight the urge for sweets that most people crave when they're pregnant."

The former Bachelor star further explained that she has been able to maintain the diet that she followed before her pregnancy.

"I just got really lucky that my body's really not craving anything so I'm not having… to fight cakes, cookies, and cupcakes, and midnight runs to the fast food stores down the street.

"I've basically been able to eat the way that I ate pre-pregnancy, and just stayed healthy and worked out as much as possible, which is not a whole lot right now. I think if I had been having cravings it would have been a whole different situation."

Rycroft and husband Tye Strickland are expecting their first child in February.

Melissa Rycroft announces pregnancy

Former Bachelor star Melissa Rycroft and husband Tye Strickland are expecting their first child together.

Speaking to Us Weekly, Rycroft said that the pregnancy was a "shock".

"We weren't even trying," the 27-year-old explained.

She added: "It's the most wonderful surprise in the world. It's such a blessing."

The former Dancing With The Stars contestant announced the news during her appearance as a correspondent on Good Morning America.

Rycroft and Strickland married last December.

Melissa Rycroft Has Swine Flu

Melissa Rycroft is a pro at staying strong in the face of adversity.
On the most recent season of The Bachelor, she received the final rose from Jason Mesnick, only to be dumped on national TV in favor of runner-up Molly Malaney.
She went on to appear on Dancing with the Stars, where she battled through a hairline fracture in her ribs to make the final three and dance on the season finale.

Here's hoping she can bounce back similarly from swine flu.
“Poor Melissa is really, really sick,” a source close to the situation tells Radar Online. “She was due to do a photo shoot today but had to cancel at the last minute."

At least Melissa Rycroft has Tye Strickland to care for her. Unless he's holed up in the guest room with surgical mask on to prevent getting the dreaded H1N1 himself.

“It’s so unlike Melissa, as she’s usually such a pro, so you know she has to be on death’s door, figuratively speaking.” Good to know she's not there literally. Phew.

Melissa Rycroft has been sick for several days now, Twittering Monday: “Why did I wake up feeling like I got hit by a Mack truck last night?? Ughh... stupid flu...”

Hopefully, her insurance agent fiance, Tye Strickland, who she got engaged to a few months ago and plans to marry December 12, can nurse her back to health!