Jewel Kilcher and Ty Murray. Photo: VAH/Fame Pictures
Looks like Jewel will be singing lullabies to her new baby boy, Kase Townes Murray. Jewel, the co-host of Bravo’s new hit show ‘Platinum Hit’ found out she was pregnant the first day of filming for the show, according to People. The singer was overjoyed when she found out she was expecting a child with Ty Murray, because she was having troubles conceiving. Unfortunately, she was involved in an accident where she was hit by a fire truck back in March while 5 months pregnant. Luckily, she and her unborn child were unharmed and the rest of her pregnancy was easy sailing!
Kate Hudson and Matt Bellamy. Photo: Fame Pictures
Kate Hudson is a mom for the second time! People reports that the actress and her fiancé Matthew Bellamy welcomed a baby boy on Saturday in Los Angeles. Hudson has a 7 1/2-year-old son, Ryder Russell, with her ex-husband, Chris Robinson. This is Bellamy’s first child. The pair has yet to name their newborn son.
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Halle Berry, Gabriel Aubry and daughter Nahla Ariela Aubry. Photo: PR Photos Candids
Halle Berry and ex Gabriel Aubry are involved in what is sure to turn into a nasty custody battle. Berry has accused Aubry of endangering their daughter’s life and violating their custody agreement. Her rep told UsMagazine.com, “Halle has serious concerns for her daughter’s well-being while in the care of her father for any extended period of time and is prepared to take all necessary steps to protect her.”
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Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian. Photo: ER/FameFlynet Pictures
It’s usually Mommy’s maternal clock that ticks at a certain age, but that’s not the case with Khloe Kardashian and NBA star husband, Lamar Odom. This time, it’s Daddy who’s itching for a baby. Odom believes Kardashian would make a great mother to their potential child, and he should know; he’s her test drive! “She takes care of me, and I’m a pretty big baby,” the 31 year-old Lakers star told People. Aside from Odom, however, Kardashian has had a bit of child mothering experience in the past. “It’s her natural instinct,” said Odom. “She used to take care of her two younger sisters. She’s gonna be great. I can’t wait until the day when we can share that moment when she gives birth to our child.”
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Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied. Photo: CAD/Fame Pictures
Academy Award-winning actress Natalie Portman and fiancé Benjamin Millepied have welcomed a baby boy to the world, reports People. Portman and Millepied met on the set of Black Swan, where Millepied was working as a choreographer. The pair confirmed their engagement and announced Portman’s pregnancy in December.
Mother of one, entrepreneur and reality TV star Bethenny Frankel wants to add even more to her plate: baby number two. The former Real Housewives star said she’s so busy that she and her husband actually have to schedule time to make a baby. “We want to have another child, but we’re going to have to start trying,” Frankel told RadarOnline. “We talk about having two children, definitely. But I’m 40, like, we need to get on the bandwagon.”
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Photo: Starmax / PRPhotos.com
Can’t get enough Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie? Well, that may not be an issue for long. After talk of getting married in the near future, Jolie recently opened up to People about her relationship with Pitt and their kids. “I love being with Brad,” she revealed in a statement. “I’m very lucky with [him]. He is a real gentleman, but he is also a real man’s man.” Their six children play a significant role in their relationship, and the couple includes them whenever possible. However, they do play up the balancing act in some ways, as Jolie explains their alone time is important as well. “It’s special time for daddy when mom works for a few months,” says the actress and UN Goodwill Ambassador. “And Brad is such a great dad. When I’m working, he’s putting in the extra dad time, and that’s special for their relationship, too.”
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Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie has babies on the mind, reports People. When asked about starting a family with her husband Josh Duhamel, the singer replied, ” Oh yeah, of course. Not right this second. [I’m] not pregnant, for the record. But, yeah.” Fergie, who is taking a break from the Black Eyed Peas as her bandmates work on solo projects, is glad to be “getting more of that personal time. Josh and I have gotten to spend a lot more time together this year than other years, which is great.”
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Arnold Schwarzeneggar and Maria Shriver. Photo: Lee Roth / RothStock / PR Photos
New details about how Maria Shriver learned of her husband’s infidelity have surfaced. UsMagazine.com reports that Shriver, 55, went out to eat with girlfriends Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King right before the news broke that Arnold Schwarzenegger fathered a child with a member of their household staff. Shriver supported her friend Oprah by attending her talk show send-off just days after the scandal went public. “Not only did she come, she came, she showed up, she did the part,” King, 54, said. “[Maria’s] a class act and she’s handling it with such grace, trying to figure out what to do…how to help the children through. It’s just a very difficult time and heartbreaking to see.”
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Arnold Schwarzeneggar and Maria Shriver. Photo: Lee Roth / RothStock / PR Photos
The shocking breakup of one of the biggest power couples in Hollywood and politics now makes a lot more sense, reports People. The Los Angeles Times broke the news that Arnold Schwarzenegger fathered a child out of wedlock 10 years ago, resulting in he and wife Maria Shriver separating. In a statement to the newspaper, the 63-year-old actor and ex-governor said, “After leaving the governor’s office I told my wife about this event, which occurred over a decade ago. I understand and deserve the feelings of anger and disappointment among my friends and family.”
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Rebecca Gayheart and Eric Dane. Photo: DS/WG/Flynetpictures.com
Motherhood makes the heart grow fonder, according to Grey’s Anatomy star, Eric Dane who welcomed baby Billie Beatrice into the world last year with wife Rebecca Gayheart. “I don’t know if there’s any change more significant that a human being can make than that of a woman becoming a mother. There’s no change more dramatic,” Dane told People. “You know, I’m a hundred times more attracted to her now and I love her exponentially more than I did before. It’s just great to see her be a mother.” Dane explained by saying he loves that his wife is a “hands on” mother even though the couple does have a little bit of help raising the 14-month-old. “There’s not a lot that goes on that she’s not a part of.”
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Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Lisa Ann Russell. Photo: Lee Roth / RothStock / PR Photos
In the midst of a painful divorce, Mark-Paul Gosselaar and his estranged wife have found some common ground, according to People. The former Saved By the Bell star filed for divorce from wife Lisa Ann Russell in June, citing “irreconcilable differences.” The couple, who were married for 14 years, both filed for joint custody of their children, Michael Charles, 7, and Ava Lorenn, 5.
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Erin and Ian Ziering. Photo: DS/RR/Flynetpictures.com
Former 90210 star Ian Ziering has a new ray of sunshine in his life, and it’s not from Beverly Hills. His wife Erin gave birth last week to their first child, Mia Loren. “Erin and I are very excited to be parents,” Ziering told E! Online in October. “It’s something we both have always wanted.” The new father is more prepared than his 90210 character Steve Sanders, who was expecting with girlfriend Lindsay Price on the show. “Well, it’s official, I’m a dad!” he posted via Facebook. “As I sit holding Mia, Erin sleeps the most beautiful sleep. My thoughts race with visions of a brighter future, only made possible by what happens today… or, last night! God bless us all.” Best of luck to these new proud parents.
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Reina Capodici and Justin Guarini. Photo: Looking Glass Photo
Former American Idol star, Justin Guirini, welcomed a son, William Neko Bell Guarini, on Tuesday, April 26. “Reina is doing wonderfully and should be given a medal for going 10 months and 1 week with child,” Guirini said about his wife. He added, “We’re resting comfortably in the hospital and can’t wait to introduce him to his big sister…”
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For those of you who thought Brad Womack had finally found true love his second time around, think again. According to HollywoodLife, Emily Maynard’s mom, Susan Maynard, commented that their relationship is a bit rocky. Maynard told People, “They have not officially broken up. It’s still kind of on and off, I hear nothing but good things about Brad. They are still just trying to get to know each other.” Although it doesn’t seem as though Susan Maynard has much confidence in the couple making it in the long run, we will just have to wait and see.
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Halle Berry, Gabriel Aubry and daughter Nahla Ariela Aubry. Photo: PR Photos Candids
The rumored custody battle between Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry might be coming to a close, reports People. The duo, who split last April, have been recently engaging the court’s help to solve their issues revolving around their daughter, Nahla, 3. “When there’s a child involved, it’s a relief when you can resolve things in a good way,” says Berry, who also mentioned that the court proceedings have gone well. “Our issues were never about fighting for her. We both know a child needs both her parents. But what I want to say about it is sometimes, as a couple, you reach an impasse. We needed a court and a judge to help us work out some of the delicate issues, and I’m so happy we’ve arrived at that place — because for her sake, this is the best way. We both love her more than life.”
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Julianne Hough and Ryan Seacrest. Photo: David Gabber / PR Photos
Dancing with the Stars pro and country music singer Julianne Hough is only 22, but she’s already thinking about children, according to UsMagazine.com. Hough, who has been dating Ryan Seacrest for a year, said she wants to be ready physically when she gets pregnant. “I don’t want to have kids anytime soon, but when I do, I want my body to be healthy.” The blonde bombshell said she keeps fit by avoiding processed foods and going to high-intensity cardio dance classes.
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Jason Trawick and Britney Spears. Photo: FlynetUK/FAMEFLYNET
A week after her performance at Palms Casino Resort’s Rain Nightclub, Britney Spears spent time with her boyfriend, Jason Trawick, and her two boys in Las Vegas. The four dined in a private dining room at Nove Italiano. According to People, a source said, “Britney was very quiet … but her kids were very nice and looked great.”
Brooke Mueller and Charlie Sheen. Photo: Juan Rico/Fame Pictures
Sometimes it’s easy to forget that in the middle of the media frenzy, Charlie Sheen and wife Brooke Mueller have two young boys to worry about. E! Online reports that the soon-to be divorced couple have finally reached a custody agreement for their 2-year-old twin sons, Bob and Max. According to a source, Sheen gets the twins every other weekend and after four months, if he passes a drug test, he gets to see them up to four days a week. In addition, both parents must have nannies present at all times.
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries. Photo: Fame Pictures
Khloe Kardashian has some advice for sister Kim’s long-distance basketball boyfriend Kris Humprhries: impress the fam. Khloe, who married Los Angeles Laker star Lamar Odom in September of 2010 knows firsthand how critical her brood can be. “I don’t think Kris knows what he’s getting into,” Kardashain told People. She says that this summer Humphries will get the opportunity to spend some time with the whole family and get initiated into the Kardashian group … if he can manage.
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Angelina Jolie with Vivienne, Knox, Pax, Zahara, and Shiloh. Photo: FameFlynetUK/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
If their life was like a sitcom, it’d be called “The Brangelina Bunch.” Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were out in New Orleans last weekend with their entire clan of kids, according to People. While things are busy on vacation with the family, the life of this celebrity family is becoming, as a source said, “organized chaos.” “Of course it’s wild when all the kids are there, and evening tends to be a bit chaotic with dinner and bedtime are both good with rules,” the source said. “[Pitt and Jolie] there are definitely consequences, like time-outs, for bad behavior, but for the most part the kids all get along.”
Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz. Photo: Janet Mayer / PR Photos
A simple divorce may be easier said than done when it comes to Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz, reports People. The pair announced the end of their two year marriage last month when Simpson filed for divorce. Initially, the couple made a joint statment saying, “We remain friends and deeply committed and loving parents to our son Bronx, whose happiness and well-being remains our No. 1 priority.” Now, Wentz has filed a divorce response in Los Angeles. Simpson had orginally filed for divorce requesting sole custody of their two-year-old son. Wentz’s request seeks joint custody. Since the divorce proceedings still fairly fresh, it’s difficult to say whether or not a custody battle is in the works.
Apparently Charlie Sheen is “winning” with some of his friends in the adult entertainment industry. His “goddesses” Melanie Rios and Kasey Jordan insist that Sheen’s recent antics are not indicative of his ability to be a father and his love for his daughters Sam, 7, and Lola, 5, with Denise Richards and two-year-old twin sons Max and Bob with Brooke Mueller. According to UsMagazine.com, Rios claims, “He loves his kids and he makes an effort to be there for them.” Even Mueller admits, “He knows he has an addiction and in order to be a good father, he has to kick the addiction. He loves his kids.”
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Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller. Photo: Robert Kenney / PR Photos
With no luck in reaching a custody settlement over the weekend, Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller will battle it out in court on Tuesday. Sources tell TMZ that several issues stood in the way of an agreement. Mueller insists that a monitor is present whenever Sheen has the twins, Max and Bob, at his house. And she wants to make sure that any current or future partner Sheen has doesn’t have the right to “exercise parental responsibilities.” In order for the estranged couple to gear up for the court fight, Sheen’s lawyer must contact Mueller’s lawyer on Monday.
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