Faith Hill and Tim McGraw. Photo: FPA/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By April Littleton
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill insist that their marriage is still going strong despite the recent tabloid reports about an inevitable divorce. “[Rumors] seem to be running like crazy right now for some reason. It’s perplexing,” Hill told People. “I don’t know why ‘happy’ can’t be a story.” The couple have been married for 17 years and have three children together.
How do you keep rumors from affecting your relationship?
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban. Photo: CHP/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Kristyn Schwiep
Keith Urban and wife, Nicole Kidman, have been together for seven years. Urban says marriage and family takes work every day. “Somewhere in the last couple of years, I’ve really grasped the concept of the brevity of time,” he told People. “It’s very, very fleeting. No matter how many years are ahead of us, it will all be gone very quickly. I don’t want to miss any of it.” Urban said that a marriage is like a garden, “it’s not fixed and then you moved on; it’s maintained on a daily basis.”
One of my subscribers sent me a fantastic question the other day: When are you ready to be a dad? I’m a dad. I never thought I would be one. And now, not only am I a father, but I love it. For me, there’s no greater feeling in the world. There’s nothing better than walking across the street holding my daughter’s little hand. There’s nothing better than sitting on my sofa while she climbs and crawls all over me — except when she bounces on my stomach after a big meal!
Modern Family star, Julie Bowen, recently opened up to CelebrityBabyScoop.com about her advocacy for a special cause known as anaphylaxis, which is a deadly type of allergic reaction. Bowen talked about her son’s frightening experience when he had a scary “life threatening allergic reaction to peanut butter.” The actress also chatted about the joys of being a mother to three rambunctious boys: 6-year-old Oliver and 4-year-old twins, John and Gus.
Phaedra Parks. Photo courtesy of Anderson Group PR.
By Kerri Sheehan
Phaedra Parks of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Atlanta is well acquainted with working hard and multitasking. There is seemingly nothing this mother of two can’t tackle; she has a healthy relationship with her husband, and a booming law firm, The Parks Group, P.C. Parks began her association with RHOA as the show’s lawyer, but this beautiful Belle quickly went from behind the scenes to in front of the camera, joining season three as a cast member. “Now, I can say I’ve pretty much done everything when it comes to TV — from the licensing deals to being the on-air talent,” says the starlet.
Since they’re parents of a two-year-old son, Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr’s separation is more than just celebrity news. They have become role models for how to handle divorce. At the Child-Centered Divorce Network, we watch celebrity divorces carefully, honoring them when they do things right — and admonishing them if they’re doing things wrong.
Val and Candace Cameron Bure. Photo: David Gabber / PR Photos
By Priyanka Singh
Former Full House actress and now mother-of-three, Candace Cameron Bure, recently talked with CelebrityBabyScoop.com about how she keeps in touch with her former co-stars, including John Stamos and Bob Saget, and also how she handles the hectic life of motherhood. Bure comments on her parenting style and says her children consider her to be a “pretty cool” mom overall. Plus, she mentions what’s up next for her!
Interview by Gabriela Robles. Editorial by Kristin Mattern.
Maggie Scarf, New York Times bestselling relationship expert, fellow of Yale University, and member of the advisory board of the American Psychiatric Press, shares with readers in-depth stories of seven remarried couples in her newest book, The Remarriage Blueprint. Though almost 40 percent of new marriages in the United States are remarriages, little has been written about the unique challenges that these couples face. Scarf has dealt with the subjects of divorce and remarriage for over thirteen years, and with this book, she delves into the core of the five major challenges remarried couples will confront as they work towards becoming a unified family: the impact of insider/outsider forces, the losses children face, the task of parenting, the unification of disparate family cultures, and the extension of family boundaries. Through interviews, the author touches on the every day difficulties of combining families, such as stepparenting, household routines, exes, alone time, and finances. She explores what works and what doesn’t and reveals the complications of remarriage.
We recently talked to Scarf about this must-read book.
Bill Rancic with son Duke and Giuliana Rancic. Photo courtesy of Instagram.
By Priyanka Singh
With Halloween just around the corner, many celebrity couples are getting ready to have some festive fun with their little ones! In fact, some celebrity parents are eagerly awaiting their tiny tots’ first Halloween experiences. From finding the perfect family costumes to planning an exciting ghoulish outing, Celebrity Baby Scoop asked some of our favorite families about their plans for ringing in this spook-tacular holiday.
Read on to find out what a few celebrities are doing for Halloween!
One time co-host of The Early Show, René Syler continues her television career with her own show on the Live Well Network, Sweet Retreats. The seasoned journalist and mother of two loves the fun and excitement of visiting vacation locales with her guests and their families; a savvy traveler herself, Syler enjoys helping show parents how to pack and plan for family trips. On her parenting website, GoodEnoughMother.com, she educates moms on more than just how to prepare for their next adventure, instead teaching parents how to be perfectly imperfect.
Bill Rancic with son Duke and Giuliana Rancic. Photo courtesy of Instagram.
By Priyanka Singh
Celebrity Baby Scoop recently interviewed Giuliana and Bill reality star, Bill Rancic, about life at home with wife Giuliana and son Duke, and the family’s upcoming holiday plans. The couple, who just celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary with a “low-key” night in NYC, are working with their surrogate Daphne to have another child. As Rancic explains, “We are still working with her on that and are making sure that that’s the right direction to keep going. Hopefully, we will have some good news soon.”
Read on for more of the Chicago businessman’s interview!
Nine-time Grammy Award-winner Sheryl Crow has teamed up with the One A Day® Women’s brand and Feeding America with the Nutrition Mission to help the close to 50 million Americans who live in food insecure households.
Sheryl opens up to Celebrity Baby Scoop about raising her “real boys” Wyatt, 6, and Levi, 3. The Strong Enough singer, 51, chats about her sons who can be “real clowns” and love to “break out into dance.” She goes on to talk about her first country album, Feels Like Home, and the joys of motherhood.
'The Biggest Loser' alum Lisa Rambo with her family. Photo courtesy of Instagram.
By Kerri Sheehan
Sometimes, being a loser really can make you a winner! Lisa Rambo learned that truth when she was chosen to compete on NBC’s reality show The Biggest Loser during season 14. Unless you have been hiding under a box of Twinkies, you probably know that the show chronicles the journey of overweight contestants who attempt to lose the most weight in hopes of getting healthy and winning a cash prize.
Although Rambo was eliminated from the competition during week five, the show offered a $100,000 at-home prize and Rambo tried her hardest to win it. But, when she re-entered the real world, the 37-year-old mother of four returned to work full-time as a special education assistant, and felt the pressure of keeping up with the contestants still living at The Biggest Loser Ranch.
Olivier Martinez and Halle Berry. Photo: CHP/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By April Littleton
Halle Berry and her husband, Olivier Martinez welcomed a baby boy Saturday. It is the second child for the Oscar winner. A source at the hospital told People,”Olivier hasn’t left Halle’s side. Nahla visited her baby brother earlier today. The baby was born in in Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
What are some ways to decide whether to have another child?
Like many contestants on NBC’s The Biggest Loser, 47-year-old Gina McDonald felt like a stranger in her own body. Over the years, she attempted many fad diets as the scale escalated uncontrollably. A lawyer and a law firm owner, she’s always been very accomplished in her professional life; unfortunately, her personal life used to be a different story. Back in 2002, poor eating habits, a lack of exercise, and a stressful divorce caused her to reach 245 pounds. Ashamed and left with two young children, the single mother struggled to keep her at home life in check.
Grace Unplugged is a moving film about a young woman, Grace Trey (played by AJ Michalka) who aspires to be a pop star. Her relationship with her father, Johnny Trey (played by James Denton), who gave up fame when he became a Christian is tested when he warns her that the glamorous life isn’t what it appears to be.
Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler. Photo: BJJ/FameFlynet Pictures
By April Littleton
According to People, the former The Hills star is perfectly happy with the way her life turned out. Cavallari found out she was pregnant right after she announced her re-engagement to Jay Cutler. “We definitely weren’t ready to get married then and so we put everything on hold and we ended up having the baby before. I think that when we did get married, we were absolutely ready,” she said. The happily married couple are now parents to son Camden Jack, 13 months and tied the knot in June.
Melissa Joan Hart and Mark Wilkerson. Photo: Sarah Cullen/Fame Pictures
By April Littleton
According to People, Melissa Joan Hart is looking forward to having another baby in the near future. “I would like a fourth – but it’s not because I want a girl,” the star of ABC Family’s Melissa and Joey said. Although her sons, Mason, 7 1/2, and Brady, 5, who wouldn’t mind welcoming a little sister into their family. “Mason, my eldest, is like, ‘We have to have a girl, we need things to soften up around here,'” she said.
How do you decide how many children is right for you and your partner?
Directed by Charles Murray, Things Never Said is about an aspiring poet who is still haunted by a past miscarriage and a dangerous marriage. Daphne, Kal’s best friend is also dealing with romantic issues. Her boyfriend, Steve regularly takes advantage of Daphne’s kindness. Kal is soon surprised when she begins to develop feelings for Curtis, a man who has a damaged past and an estranged daughter. Together, Kal starts to find her voice and her self worth.
Gossip Girl fans recognize Kelly Rutherford as prim and proper socialite Lily van der Woodsen, a character who captured our hearts despite her shortcomings. You could fault Lily for a number of things but being a protective parent wasn’t one of them. When speaking about her character on the show, the actress says, “It was a lot of fun. She was a very different type of mother than we’re used to seeing on television.”
Joey Fatone with daughters Briahna Joely Fatone and Kloey Alexandra Fatone. Photo: Izumi Hasegawa / PRPhotos.com
Interview by Lori Bizocco. Editorial by Kristin Mattern.
Joey Fatone — former N’SYNC member, Dancing with the Stars contestant, host, entertainer, and man of many hats — will be taking the stage tonight in a much-talked-about reunion with Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Lance Bass and Chris Kirkpatrick at MTV’s Video Music Awards tonight. Outside of this exciting performance, he’s stepping into the limelight with a new show for the Live Well Network, My Family Recipe Rocks. “It’s exciting. We actually go into people’s homes and watch normal, everyday people in everyday kitchens break down their recipes that they’ve passed down for many generations,” he shares. “I think it’s a really cool idea.” The star loves that he gets to meet so many families from different backgrounds across America who share their unique meal ideas with him.
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. Photo: FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Kerri Sheehan
Since giving birth two months ago, reality star Kim Kardashian has rarely been spotted outside of her nest. However, this weekend she and her baby daddy, Kanye West stepped out with the daughter, North. The new family jetted out to Oklahoma for a somber reason, due to the death of the rapper’s grandfather, Portwood Williams Sr. A source confirmed to People, “That’s why they weren’t at [sister] Kylie’s birthday.” In replace of their presence at the sweet sixteen bash, the couple sent hip-hop stars, Drake and Big Sean.
What are some ways to involve your child in important family functions?
Ali Landry and son Marcelo Alejandro Monteverde. Photo Credit: David Gabber / PRPhotos.com
By Kerri Sheehan
Hollywood mom Ali Landry isn’t letting anything slow her down! Perhaps best known as the Doritos Girl from a 1998 Super Bowl commercial, the former Miss USA is now focused on family life. Since marrying film director Alejandro Monteverde in 2006, she’s been staying busy thanks to her growing family: her six-year-old daughter Estela, two-year-old son Marcelo, and the newest edition, baby boy Valentin Francesco, who was born earlier this summer on July 11th.
Sasha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher. Photo: Rocstar/CPR/FAMEFLYNET
By April Littleton
According to UsMagazine.com, the Confessions of a Shopaholic actress enjoyed some time on the beach July 29 with her husband, Sacha Baron Cohen and their two daughters. The family was seen relaxing on a boat in in Capri, Italy. Fisher wore a purple one-piece swimsuit, while her husband tended to their children, who both sported summer dress and sun hats.