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13 Celebrities To Watch In The Summer Of 2015, Because These Actors, Singers, & Rappers Have Big Plans

As we all know, summer is right around the corner — finally! While the season is an exciting change of pace for just about everyone, it is an especially exciting time for celebrities. Considering it's a big season for weddings, babies, and new career developments, it is worth looking forward to what some of Hollywood's biggest stars have in store for us in the next few months. Whether it's a highly anticipated world tour like the ones Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj have planned, or a baby due, like Zooey Deschanel's soon-to-be bundle of joy, they give us quite a few things to get psyched about. Click through to see what's in store for us this season!

by Jaclyn Anglis

Taylor Swift

No one has to tell you that T. Swift’s career is on fire, but it’s bound to heat up even more this summer with her 1989 world tour.

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Zooey Deschanel

The New Girl is due to give birth to her first child this summer!

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Benedict Cumberbatch

Not that you needed another reason to watch him, but the Sherlock star is expecting his first child with wife Sophie Hunter.

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Ashlee Simpson

Jessica’s younger sis is expecting her second child, her first with her second husband Evan Ross. She should be giving birth any day now!

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Macklemore

The “Thrift Shop” rapper is not only engaged to longtime love Tricia Davis, but he is also expecting his first child with her! What, what?

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Nicki Minaj

Not only is the rapper on tour to promote her hugely successful album The Pinkprint, she also just might be engaged to fellow rapper Meek Mill. Considering she shared what appeared to be an engagement ring on Instagram, keep an eye out to see if a wedding dress pops up on her account!

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Kendrick Lamar

King Kendrick is engaged to his high school sweetheart Whitney Alford! Though the rapper is quiet about his personal life, keep your eyes peeled for wedding updates!

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Lady Gaga

Mother Monster is engaged to her man Taylor Kinney, and she has a heart-shaped ring to show it off! So who isn’t excited to see her wedding dress? Knowing Gaga, she will pull out all the stops.

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Kanye West

Not that he would ever want you to look away from him, but West has an upcoming album that is set to drop soon! He released the name of the new album, So Help Me God, on Twitter back in March so keep a look out! West will also be celebrating his daughter North's second birthday this June.

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Hilary Duff

Fresh off of her third single, “Sparks Fly,” Hilary Duff is set to release her long-awaited studio album in the coming months. It will be her first album in more than eight years, so let’s hope it’s good!

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Janet Jackson

After spending seven years out of the spotlight, Janet Jackson is set to make her big return this year, including new music and a new tour! Whatever she does, it is sure to be epic.

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Zayn Malik

Not only does the former One Direction band member have an upcoming solo career on the rise, he is also engaged to Perrie Edwards. Maybe now, since the two have spent more time together, there’s been time to plan for a wedding? We’ll have to see!

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Robert Pattinson

You’ll have to keep an especially sharp eye out for the Twilight alum, especially considering how press-shy he is. But the actor is reportedly engaged to FKA Twigs and he finally seems ready to show off their relationship to the world. Considering the pair’s glamorous debut at the Met Gala, I can’t wait to see their style once they’re actually married (because you know we probably won’t see the wedding dress!).

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