The couple kick off a joint celebration in Los Angeles. Plus: Britney Spears, Kevin Federline and more

  • STARS ALIGNING photo | Nick Lachey, Vanessa Minnillo

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Published: Thursday Nov 09, 2006 | 05:15 PM EST

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STARS ALIGNING

Nick Lachey gets a head start on his birthday celebration (he turns 33 Thursday) with girlfriend Vanessa Minnillo, whose birthday also falls on the same day, with dinner Wednesday at Koi in Los Angeles. The singer has another upcoming milestone: Thanksgiving eve marks the one-year anniversary of his split from ex Jessica Simpson.