Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde prepare for parenthood. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
By Sanetra Richards
The cuteness is never-ending! According to UsMagazine.com, new mom Olivia Wilde was all smiles while telling UsWeekly about fiance Jason Sudeikis and their baby boy, Otis, while at the Cinema Society & Revlon Host a Screening of Third Person event in the Big Apple on Tuesday, June 17th. “It’s such a joy to watch them laughing and smiling together. It’s the best feeling in the world,” said the 30-year-old actress about parenthood. “I look forward to when Jason can start reading to Otis because then, the best thing ever, is when your dad is reading to you and does all the characters from the books.” “That was my favorite,” she gushed. “My dad would do all the characters from the Roald Dahl books and I thought he was a genius! And so I really can’t wait for that moment with Jason and Otis.” The couple welcomed their son in April and have enjoyed every moment of parenthood since – although Olivia’s first national mommy holiday was absolutely horrendous, as she spent it in Central Park: “I had this image of Central Park being completely empty, just rolling meadows, one person a mile away flying a kit, some balloons. So [Sudeikis] says, ‘Yeah, we can do that,'” she told Late Show’s David Letterman on Tuesday. “So we go up there and it’s hell. It’s more packed. Everybody in the world is in Central Park that day. It also happened to be Japan Day, which it turns out is a huge deal in New York City.” She continued, “I had the image of the picnic and everything would be so lovely. There would be flowers and the baby would be cooing and I would be the glorious mother. Instead — we were sweating, and angry and hungry. Everyone had to pee. I finally just dropped to the ground on a patch of dirt, like in between two ugly roads, and then just ripped off the diaper of the kid to change him and he just pooped everywhere. Like a torrent, a flood!”
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Lee Kirk and Jenna Fischer welcome their second child. Photo: Juan Rico/Fame Pictures
By Shannon Seibert
Jenna Fischer and her husband, Lee Kirk, have welcomed their second baby into the world. Born on May 25th, their new baby girl Harper Marie Kirk came into the world kicking. Healthy and happy, she is much loved by her family. Fischer had announced in February that she was expecting baby number two, and had kept us all up to date with her hilarious pregnancy cravings while awaiting baby Harper’s arrival. With some experience under her belt from her first child, Fischer felt fully prepared to bring her daughter into the world, according to UsMagazine.com.
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Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson welcome a baby girl. Photo: Kelly Clarkson/Instagram
By Shannon Seibert
The moment we’ve been waiting for has finally arrived. Kelly Clarkson has officially welcomed her baby girl into the world. The American Idol alum gave birth to her baby girl on June 12th. Clarkson and her husband Brandon Blackstock decided to name their bundle of joy River Rose, and have never been more excited to get their family started, according to UsMagazine.com.
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The smoke has cleared and everything is settled between Bethenny Frankel and Jason Hoppy … at least for now. According to UsMagazine.com, the estranged couple has come to an agreement in divorce court, involving the custody battle for daughter Bryn. Hoppy’s attorney, Bernard Clair, released a confirmation statement saying, “My client is delighted that this custody dispute has been resolved; that his co-parenting status has been acknowledged; that the parties’ child will have the benefit of being raised by both parents; and most importantly, that his daughter will no longer be at the mercy of a high-profile courtroom battle.”
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Kim Raver talks about balancing a healthy lifestyle and parenthood. Photo: Marco Sagliocco / PRPhotos.com
By Shannon Seibert
Kim Raver, mother of two and actress from FOX’s 24, is now an advocate for Colgate Total®, helping to encourage healthy living through simple, everyday routines. She’s an inspiration for women, especially mothers, everywhere, managing her healthy lifestyle and motherhood with grace. Recently, the former Grey’s Anatomy star shared some of her own parenting and health tips with Celebrity Baby Scoop.
CBS: What kinds of habits have you incorporated into your healthy lifestyle?
KR: “I think its finding ways to combine my health with the things I want to get done. For example, on the weekend, I really want to be with my kids, especially if I’m working during the week. Sometimes, I think I have to choose between my workout and spending time with my kids. However, I can do both by having the kids get on their scooters, and I’ll put on my running shoes, so we can run and scooter in the park. I also try to drink a ton of water. I think it’s key to staying healthy. Getting enough sleep is also important, because as Moms, we rarely get enough, but it’s so important, even if it is a short 20 minute nap. It can be restorative, and I totally need that when I’m working. I feel better when I’m eating well, but I love to have indulgences. I love to eat yummy things. I think it’s easier to stay on course. I don’t like to use the word diet because I don’t think that sounds healthy. Even if I need to get into kick ass shape for a role, like playing a cop, I like to look at it as getting into athletic shape. It’s leading an overall living a healthy life, so you can sustain it long term.”
CBS:What are Luke and Leo up to these days?
KR: “They are learning how to live in a completely new country. My husband and I decided it is important for us to all be together even when we have to work in different places. I took them out of school in December. They had been there a couple of years, and we totally up rooted them. We found two amazing schools in London. I’m really proud of them, as they have had to learn how incorporate themselves into a new schooling system and a new culture. That’s a lot of change, but they’ve really embraced it. They know they are very lucky to have that experience.”
CBS:What is it like to raise two boys?
KR: “It’s absolutely amazing, and it’s 24/7 movement. Boys are so active and move all the time. They are into American football, soccer, and baseball, so I’ll be making dinner, and there are balls flying across the room, but I love it. I love the non-stop chaos. I have very loving children, and my family is extremely important to me. We find the time to have dinner together and read stories and tuck them in at night. That’s the highlight of my day.”
CBS:Do you have enough energy to keep up with them?
KR: “You’ve got to find it, right? You know what I mean? I gotta dig deep. Even if I’ve had a long day, they haven’t been with me on that long day. I think that’s part of motherhood. That’s always why having supportive friends and family is important. My mom is so amazing. She was a working single mom in the 70s before it was the hip thing to do. When you’ve got that example, the times when I’ve been exhausted and trying to find my way, I just think of my mom and how she did it. Other moms relate too. You just do it. I’m really lucky to have an incredibly loving husband. I’m very grateful. We have to be grateful for what we have. Back to health, I love that I have to try to keep up with them. I feel lucky to have that in my life.”
KR: “What is that? (laughter) I think it comes back to National Women’s Health Week. We have to remind ourselves to make me time. For me, I like my little cup of coffee in the morning. It’s not so much the coffee, as much as it’s a nanosecond of me time. I do think it’s important to carve that out. I think that re-energizes me, and I’m able to reach out and be there for everyone else. My girlfriends help remind and encourage me to go for that hike. I do feel re-energized afterwards, so again, making my workout enjoyable, so it is me time and not drudgery. That’s why I try to make my workout things I love to do – yoga, running, or spinning class.”
For the rest of the interview, visit www.celebritybabyscoop.com/2014/05/24/family-extremely-important!
Bethenny Frankel opened up her heart on the court stand on Wednesday, May 28th. According to UsMagazine.com, the former Real Housewife and talk show host gave her testimony in a custody case with ex-husband Jason Hoppy, with whom she has a 4-year-old daughter with, Bryn. The couple split back in 2012 and it has been a bumpy road since. In her statement, the 43-year-old was very emotional and even broke down in tears throughout various portions. Frankel recalled on the time when she and Hoppy lived together because he was unwilling to leave: “Jason said to me, ‘Get ready, we are going to war. It’s over. We’re done,” Frankel remembered. “He would leave the house in shambles. There would be dishes everywhere. He would pee and poop and leave it in the toilets. He would hold Bryn, and he would say, “You’re finished, you’re done. I’m going to ruin you.” Frankel also told the court a specific instance when her ex-husband would ridicule her in front of their daughter. Frankel claimed Hoppy’s taunting happened numerous times in front of her daughter, and that he often tried to get the little girl to turn against her. “He would say, ‘Mommy should be Ursula the witch. She’s a great witch. You be the princess, I’ll be the prince, Mommy will be the witch,’” said the Skinnygirl Dish author as the tears fell. An insider tells Us, “Bethenny is trying to just keep pushing forward. She’s in a good place right now.”
What are some ways to keep things civil with your ex for your children?
Cupid’s Pulse:
With every breakup or divorce that involves children, comes the decision to co-parent (or at least try to). However, before you and your ex can make that choice, there must be an agreement and understanding shared between the two of you. So, how exactly do you keep it civil for your child’s sake? Cupid has some tips to help:
1. Respect each other: Which basically means no bashing, especially not in your child’s presence, whatsoever. If you are habitually arguing in front of your child(ren), they will soon start to believe one parent is not fit – this could possibly lead to lashing out and ill behavior. On the other hand, if you and your ex are showing respect one another, your child will suspect nothing wrong.
2. Come to terms: You and your ex should face that the separation is real and the chances of you all getting back together are slim to none. You both have turned the page and are now on new chapters. No matter the circumstance, those old feelings should not interfere with your parenting.
3. Delete: Let go of the anger and resentment. You must both remember, your separation was for the best. By staying together you were ultimately putting your child’s happiness was at stake. Think of yourselves as parents before exes.
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Prize-winning Olympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi has established herself as a well-rounded business woman and is now championing the art of parenthood. A mother to two daughters, Keara, 10, and Emma, 8, she marvels at the pleasant surprises of being a parent. She recently caught up with Celebrity Baby Scoop to talk about The Always Dream Foundation and her experiences being a mom.
CBS:The Always Dream Foundation has been effective in helping kids to look beyond their circumstances and embrace their dreams. How many kids have you helped so far?
KY: “Wow. I have no idea. We’re in our 18th year of existence. I don’t know if I can even guess how many kids have been helped over the past 18 years. I know our current reading program is finishing its second year, and we are in 12 schools and affecting about 1,200 kids. That is just the schools we’ve been in over the past three years.”
CBS:Do you have any new programs for the summer?
KY: “We have our 2nd Annual Children’s Literacy Festival coming up in on May 17th in San Jose called Kristi Yamaguchi’s Reading Adventures at Happy Hallow. We will bring in some guest authors to read, some local celebrities, and the popular Disney Jr. group Choo Choo Soul will be a part of our entertainment as well. That’s our immediate one, and then we have our Annual Gala that helps raise funds for our literacy efforts.”
CBS:How much influence did your mom have on the kind of mom you have become?
KY: “Very much. She has always been my ultimate role model. She was an amazing mom and had time for all of us, my siblings and me. She sacrificed a lot and did a lot. I definitely admire the way she raised us, and I’m looking forward to following her footsteps.”
CBS:How has motherhood changed you?
KY: “I think I’ve become more tentative to dangers in life as far as taking care of myself — because I might get sick, and who would take care of my kids? Obviously, looking after them and thinking of all of the things moms want to do to keep their kids safe, busy, task-happy, and active too.”
KY: “I guess how proud you can be as a parent when your child accomplishes something or when I see my two daughters interacting with each other. Seeing the affection they have for each other is so heartwarming. I never thought I could feel so emotional about seeing that sibling love.”
For the rest of the interview, visit www.celebritybabyscoop.com/2014/05/09/kristin-yamaguchi-ultimate!
Drew Barrymore and Will Kopelman. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
By Louisa Gonzales
Drew Barrymore gave birth to her second daughter, Frankie, on April 22 and the transition period of bringing her home has been “great” according to UsMagazine.com. At a recent press conference for Barrymore’s latest film, Blended, a comedy she stars in with fellow actor Adam Sandler, she couldn’t hide how “happy” she is as everything is “really good” in her life at the moment. The star actress, 39, also recently celebrated a casual mother’s day with her husband, art advisor Will Kopelman, 36, and 19-month-old daughter Olive with, “Sweatpants, Games of Thrones, takeout”.
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Christina Milian talks about her upcoming reality TV show on E! Photo courtesy of Illumination PR.
By Brittany Stubbs
Christina Milian is more than just an actress, television host, singer-songwriter, and pretty face. She is a driven woman, balancing her celebrity family and her relationship and love life along with new projects and career opportunities, like breaking into the electronic hookah and electronic cigarette business. …On the edge of your seat? Click here for more
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Photo: Starmax / PRPhotos.com
By Louisa Gonzales
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt went on a weekend celebrity getaway, just the two of them. According to UsMagazine.com, the famous couple were spotted at a hotel in Beverly Hills having a lovely time together on Saturday, Apr. 5, without their six children, Pax, 10, Zahaa, 9, Shiloh, 7, twins Vivienne and Knox, 5, and Maddox, 12. The engaged twosome were not shy about showing their affection towards one another, even entering the hotel arm-in-arm. This much-needed private outing is well-deserved, as it comes after Jolie, 38, and Pitt, 50 had been a part for a few months because of work.
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David Krumholtz and Vanessa Britting. Photo: PR Photos
By April Littleton
According to People, Men at Work star David Krumkoltz welcomed a daughter, Pemma Mae. He announced the news via his Twitter account Saturday. “I am a parent,” he tweeted. The actor married Vanessa Britting in New York City in May 2010.
Kevin Federline is a father of six. Photo: PIXX/Stefan/Flynetpictures.com
By April Littleton
According to People, Kevin Federline revealed his sixth child, a daughter named Peyton Marie who was born Sunday, via his Instagram account. The former backup dancer posted a photo of a wagon with the words, “It’s A Girl!” He’s already a father to sons Jayden James and Sean Preston with Britney Spears, and Kaleb and Kori with ex-girlfriend, Shar Jackson. He also has a child, Jordan Kay, with current wife, Victoria Prince.
Kate Hudson and Matthew Bellamy. Photo: richard shotwell / PR Photos; ER/Flynetpictures.com
By Louisa Gonzales
Kate Hudson may be happily engaged to her fiancé Matthew Bellamy, but that doesn’t mean the couple doesn’t face relationship woes from time to time. According to People, they’re working through a rough patch. The lovers face “bumps in the road” just like any other couple, but the source says it’s not as big of a deal as fans seem to think. With their busy careers, they just have to put in extra work to make time for each other. The lovebirds got engaged back in 2011 and have a two-year-old son but have shown no signs of rushing to the altar.
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Savannah Guthrie and Michael Feldman secretly tied the knot this past weekend in a private ceremony. According to People, the couple said their “I do’s” in front a small gathering of family and friends, about 80 to 90 people. The NBC anchor Guthrie, 42, and Feldman, 45, told their quests to keep their marriage a secret until Guthrie could reveal the information herself on air during the Today Monday morning. That wasn’t the only surprising news the lovebirds revealed that day. After the pair broke the news of their plans to keep their marriage hush-hush until the right time, they told quests, while the NBC News “Special Report” music played in the background, that they were expecting. Sources reported after the big news, every one of the guest “jumped” to their feet in excitement. This will be the romantic mates, who first met and began dating in 2008, first child together.
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Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen. Photo: API/FameFlynet Pictures
By April Littleton
Actor Jason Biggs has been a father for a little over a month now, but he says he already fully appreciates fatherhood. “What I’m learning – and what’s interesting – is that my wife has changed completely, and I’m sure I have too,” he told Peopleat the PaleyFest Orange is the New Black panel in Hollywood last Friday. Biggs and his wife, Jenny Mollen will be celebrating their six- year anniversary soon.
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Earlier this month, when Good Morning America announced the line-up for season 18 of Dancing with the Stars, Full House fans were excited to see Candace Cameron Bure back in the spotlight. And she’s just as thrilled to be a part of the cast: “I’ve always been a fan of the show. Plus, this is probably the most excited I’ve seen my family get over something that I’m doing!” she shares in our celebrity interview.
Josh and Jessica Lucas. Photo: ER/Flynetpictures.com
By April Littleton
According to People, Josh Lucas, who split from his wife Jessica Ciencin Henriquez in January, is only focusing on the well-being of his son Noah, 20 months. “My becoming a father has changed absolutely everything in my life,” he said. “I am more and more wanting to be a part of things that [are] playful and more the things I see my son really responding to and enjoying.” Lucas and his wife became engaged six weeks after meeting. The former couple are now trying to remain amicable with each other.
Jenni "JWoww" Farley and Roger Matthews. Photo: Izumi Hasegawa / PR Photos
By Sanetra Richards
JWoww could possibly be carrying a little drama princess in the making. The former Jersey Shore star Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley and her fiancé Roger Mathews are expecting their first child. Farley posted a sonogram picture of their baby girl on Monday, with the title “My Baby Is So Dramatic Already.” In the caption, she said “OMG! How adorable is this new ultrasound picture of my baby with her hand on her head being overdramatic!??? OBSESSED with her!!!” According to an UsMagazine.com interview, Farley shared her feeling of finding out the baby’s gender, saying she was “super excited and super emotional.” She went along to say, “She will be my best friend and daddy’s little girl.”I can’t wait for everything from her first steps to her first dance class.”
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Gerard Pique and Shakira. Photo: Target/FAMEFLYNET
By Sanetra Richards
Could we be expecting a Gerard and Shakira Plus Eight reality show anytime soon? According to UsMagazine.com, the Voice judge shared in a recent interview with Latina that she “would love to have” lots of children with her longtime boyfriend Gerard Pique, if time permits. “If it weren’t because of my music projects, I would be pregnant already,” said the songstress and mother of 13-month-old Milan “I would love to have eight or nine kids with Gerard — my own futbol team.”
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Danielle and Kevin Jonas. Photo: Diane Cohen/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Maria Darbenzio
First-time parents Kevin and Danielle Jonas welcomed their daughter, Alena Rose, on February 2nd. With a month of parenting now under her belt, the new mommy talked to Celebrity Baby Scoop about natural childbirth, breastfeeding, and her newborn, who she says is “such a good baby.”
Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale. Photo: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos
By Louisa Gonzales
Gwen Stefani’s kingdom just gained a new heir. The No Doubt singer and husband Gavin Rossdale, welcomed a new family member, a baby boy and their third son, on Friday, February 28, according to UsMagazine.com. Rossdale was proud to announce the birth of his son, Apollow Bowie Flynn Rossdale, and even tweeted it to the world on Saturday, March 1. The proud papa also reveled how the child’s name was derived from his and Stefani’s mothers’ maiden names. The news of the baby gender was first announced back on January 17, in a tweet by the starlet, she joked in the tweet about being surrounding by boys and how she will remain the “queen of the house”. Congratulations to the happy couple.
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Michael Ealy. Photo: Aaron J. Thornton / PR Photos
By April Littleton
Not much is known about Michael Ealy’s private life except that he has a wife, Khatira Rafiqzada, who he married Oct. 2012, and he welcomed a baby boy last year. “We have a son. I never understand why people announce the birth of their children,” Ealy said in February. However, The About Last Night star seems to be warming up to the idea of opening up to the public. “There are multiple milestones every day,” he told People. “He said ‘Mama’ yesterday in the car and it really warmed my heart. It was a lot of babbling!”
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Paula Patton and Robin Thicke. Photo: David Gabber / PR Photos
By April Littleton
A day before Robin Thicke and wife Paula Patton called it quits on their relationship, the “Blurred Lines” singer took his son on a day trip to Disneyland. An eyewitness told UsMagazine.com that Thicke seemed to be cheerful and was responsive to all his fans. “I asked if I could get his autograph and he said, ‘ Sure baby!'” Thicke and Patton confirmed their split in a statement Mon, Feb. 24. Sources claim the split was bound to happen, “It is not a shock to Robin or Paula, and it is something they have discussed for a long time,” one source said.
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Simon Cowell's son, Eric. Photo: Simon Cowell/Twitter
By Brittany Stubbs
Simon Cowell might be known for his blunt British criticism, but when it comes to his new baby, he’s not afraid to show his sweeter side. Last Friday, Cowell and his girlfriend Lauren Silverman welcomed their son Eric into the world, reports UsMagazine.com. Cowell showed his love for the little guy buy sharing a photo with all of his Twitter followers. Sleeping like a baby, surrounded by stuff animals, Cowell captioned the picture of his son, “Eric’s new friends.” This is not the first time Cowell expressed his love of being a dad to his fans. “The last three days have been incredible,” he tweeted on Sunday. “Eric Lauren sqiddly and diddly all happy.”
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