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Friends and Family: Jamie Lynn Will Be a ‘Great Mom’

admin — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:41:53 +0000

Jamie Lynn Spears’s hometown of Kentwood, La., was buzzing with the news she gave birth, with friends and relatives expressing surprise, relief and confidence the 17-year-old will be a good mother.

“She’s awfully young to be a momma,” says distant cousin Margie Busby. “But that’s what they make [grandmothers] for. They have to help. That’s the way it is with our circle of friends.”

Second cousin Janet Bridges acknowledges, “I didn’t even know she had the baby,” but gives a thumbs up to the baby girl’s name. “Ooh, I like ‘Maddie,’” says Bridges.

The birth was the talk of Kentwood. “I’m really happy for her and her family,” says Jennifer Pike, who works at the corner store where the Spears family often shops.

“There will probably be some rough times and some bumpy times, but I wish the best for her. I wish her all the luck in the world.”

“We’re so excited for her,” a family friend tells PEOPLE. “She’ll be a great mom. She’ll be awesome.”

Adds another friend, “She was so excited about having this child. (She was) looking forward to it so much.”

The days have passed slowly for Spears and fiancé Casey Aldridge, who had finished preparing for the baby a few weeks ago. “It seemed like this day would never come,” says a cousin of Aldridge. “They’ve been getting ready, but everything was pretty much done by last month. So they just had to wait.”

Now that Maddie Briann is here, family members hope that Spears and Aldridge are good parents. “It’s easy to have them, but hard to raise them,” says relative Charlie Spears. “I hope she’s healthy, and I hope they raise a good baby.”

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Angelina Jolie confirms she’s having twins

admin — Thu, 15 May 2008 02:28:20 +0000

CANNES, France (Reuters) – Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie said in a television interview on Wednesday that she is expecting twins with actor Brad Pitt, the Hollywood couple’s fifth and sixth children.

Jolie, being interviewed at the Cannes film festival alongside comic actor Jack Black for the syndicated entertainment program “Access Hollywood,” acknowledged that she was having twins after Black made reference to them.

“Yeah, yeah, we’ve confirmed that already,” Jolie, 32, said, according to a transcript provided by the show. “Well, Jack’s just confirmed it actually.”

Excerpts of the interview, conducted by a reporter for NBC’s “Today” show to promote the animated film “Kung Fu Panda,” featuring characters voiced by Jolie and Black, was set to air on “Access Hollywood” on Wednesday night.

The full interview will air on Thursday on “Today.”

Jolie and Pitt, 44, together have adopted 3-year-old daughter Zahara, 6-year-old son Maddox and 4-year-old son Pax. They also have a biological daughter, 22-month-old Shiloh.

Jolie won an Academy Award as best supporting actress for her role in the 1999 film “Girl, Interrupted.”

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10 Celebrities Who Should Have Died Young

admin — Sun, 11 May 2008 23:15:52 +0000

Some people overstay their welcome. Like the house guest thats great for the first few days but eventually drinks all the beer and won’t get off your couch, some celebrities just stick around too long.

Whether they become drunks, failures, criminals, perverts or worst of all; George Lucases (Luci?), later actions ruin their legacy. Below are the top 10 celebrities who could have been remembered fondly, if only they left in the year suggested.

10. Orson Welles: 1942

What he was: The 20-something writer, director, producer and star of “Citizen Kane”.

What he became: An embarrassment, a drunk and punchline.

9. Elvis Presley: 1963

What he was: A dynamic heart-throb who transcended musical genres.

What he became: A pill-popping, Nixon-loving, fat, slurring, impotent pedophile.

8. O.J. Simpson: 1988

What he was: The Juice, Heisman Trophy winner, record-breaking sprinter, 2,000 yard NFL rusher, actor and all-around great guy.

What he became: Abusive husband, killer, liar, author, robber and bail violator. I could have let the first murder slide but he’s really piling it on.

7. Whitney Houston: 1991

What she was: Best selling solo artist, first female solo artist to hit #1, seven consecutive #1 singles. The woman was hip, hot and talented.

What she became: That chick who sings that one song that I hate. Also, she likes the crack.

6. Madonna: 1989

What she was: A young superstar who would crank out constant hits whilst being an unapologetic slut. Possibly the perfect woman.

What she became: A talentless, roided up, baby stealing, British Yoko with an Angelina complex

5. Michael Jackson: 1986

What he was: Musical prodigy, the heart of The Jackson 5, singer, song writer and one hell of a dancer.

What he became: A creepy, white, child molester who makes crappy music and statues of himself. Also, he stared in a video game where the main objective is to “collect” little children.

4. Courtney Love: 1994

What she was: The hot, talented, wife of my generation’s Elvis.

What she became: A drugged up Goldie Hawn from “Death Becomes Her“. Also, Billy Corgan wrote her songs and I’m pretty sure she killed Kurt.

3. Tom Cruise: 1992

What he was: Star of Taps, The Outsiders, Risky Business, Top Gun, The Color of Money, Rain Man and Born on the 4th of July. Amazing.

What he became: A psychology-bashing, closeted, high-heel wearing cultist who hasn’t made a good movie in 16 years. He also sues people a lot, so I’ll stop there.

2. Mel Gibson: 1998

What he was: A fresh-faced Australian star that mixed bad-boy good looks with stunning acting chops.

What he became: Not only crazy, but jew-hating crazy. That’s a big no-no in Hollywood. Plus, he’s not even Australian.

1. Paris Hilton: 1980

What she was: A beautiful little zygote with her whole life ahead of her.

What she became: The personification of everything wrong with America.

Narrowly missing the list; Olsen Twins: 2003, Brit Brit: 2000, Hitler: 1938

Those who knew how to leave em wanting more: JFK, James Dean, Buddy Holly, River Phoenix, Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, Jesus.

Baby one more time? Britney’s swollen belly sparks new pregnancy rumours

admin — Sun, 11 May 2008 20:49:31 +0000

Britney Spears has sparked fresh pregnancy rumours after she was snapped cradling her swollen-looking stomach on a shopping trip.

Dressed casually in tracksuit bottoms and a T-shirt, the mother-of-two was seen placing a protective hand over her bulging tummy.

The 26-year-old is currently locked in a battle with her ex-husband Kevin Federline, over the custody of the former couple’s two sons Jayden James and Sean Preston.

The star lost custody of her children in January after barricading herself in her home and refusing to hand her children over to their father.

The dramatic incident saw the Baby One More Time star stretchered off by paramedics and hospitalised in a psychiatric ward for the first of two stays.

It capped a turbulent year for Britney, who was also charged with an alleged hit-and-run and shaved off all her hair.

Bumpy ride? The star is already a mother to two toddlers with her ex Kevin Federline

But now looking healthier and happier, it looks like the star could seriously be considering adding to her brood.

What’s more, the Louisiana-born singer won’t be going it alone – her 17-year-old sister Jamie Lynn is expecting her first child in June.

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Mr. Big welcomes son

admin — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:06:00 +0000

Sex and the City star Chris Noth and his girlfriend, actress Tara Wilson, have welcomed a baby boy, his rep confirms. Orion Christopher Noth was born Friday and weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz. “I am happy to confirm that Chris Noth and Tara Wilson are the proud parents of a happy and healthy baby boy,” his rep tells Us. “Chris and Tara are thrilled and all are doing well.” The couple (who co-own the café Once Upon a Tea Cup in Windsor, Ontario) announced the news in November.

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Matthew McConaughey to be a dad

admin — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:11:00 +0000

Matthew McConaughey and girlfriend Camila Alves are expecting a child, the actor announced Tuesday on his website. “My girlfriend Camila and I made a baby together,” McConaughey writes. “It’s 3 months growin in her womb and all looks healthy and lively so far. We are stoked and wowed by this miracle of creation and this gift from God, and so excited for the adventure that will come in raising this child, being mother and a father, and shepherding him or her through this life.” McConaughey adds: “Wish us the best, keep us in your prayers, and God bless evolution. Thanks for being fans of me and my work and now this new and miraculous chapter in my life, as me and Camila and our child do our best to just keep living.” He signs his message, “Wow, McConaughey.” McConaughey, 38, met Alves, 24, a Brazilian model whose family moved to L.A. when she was young, more than a year ago. Since then, they have been together constantly – and often in the ocean – riding the waves last year from Australia, where he filmed Fool’s Gold, to the Bahamas, where he shot the comedy Surfer Dude. “He is euphoric. He couldn’t be happier,” says his rep Alan Nierob. Longtime McConaughey pal Mark Gustawes, who is producing Surfer Dude, says the couple are “incredibly happy.” “I can only hope that one day the love I have with the woman carrying my child is equivalent to the love Matthew and Camila share,” says Gustawes. “That’s a tall bar. In my opinion, the child will be raised with more love than it knows what to do with.”

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Christina welcomes son

admin — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:26:00 +0000

Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman have welcomed their first child, a boy, the singer announced on her website. Max Liron Bratman weighed 6 lbs., 2 oz. and was 20.5 inches. Despite reports that the singer, 27, gave birth Friday, Max was born at 10:05 p.m. Saturday in L.A. “Today is a very joyful and special day for Jordan and I as we welcome our first son into this world,” she said. (She also posted a special video of her song “Save Me From Myself,” featuring footage from her wedding day, on her site.) In a statement, her rep added, “Mom is resting and doing well!” Aguilera and music executive Bratman, 30, have been married since November 2005.

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Nicole and Joel welcome daughter

admin — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 06:06:00 +0000

Nicole Richie and her rocker boyfriend Joel Madden are the parents of a daughter. Harlow Winter Kate Madden was born Friday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and weighed 6 lbs. 7 oz. “The beautiful healthy baby girl left the hospital with her ecstatic parents,” says the rep, who confirmed the birth. Richie entered the hospital through a secret entrance late Thursday. Both Courtney Thorne-Smith and comedian David Alan Grier welcomed babies Friday. Richie’s parents and Madden’s brother Benji and his girlfriend Sophie Monk were at the hospital.
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Jessica opens up about pregnancy

admin — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:40:00 +0000

With fiancé Cash Warren by her side, Jessica Alba can’t help gushing about her impending baby joy. “It’s awesome,” she said Thursday in L.A. at Glamour magazine’s kickoff for V-Day’s 10th Anniversary. “It’s the best time ever. I have two movies coming out, a baby, a fiancé – everything.” The 26-year-old actress, who’s due in early spring or late summer, said the pregnancy has been smooth so far. But, she admitted, “I’m more tired, more hungry than normal.” Alba – who also recently announced her engagement to longtime boyfriend Warren, 28, the baby’s father – also said she’s enjoying a rare break from acting. “I don’t know if anyone wants me in their movies [when I'm] six months pregnant,” she joked. “I’ll get the fire and I’ll want to work again, but right now it’s a time to relax and sit back.” For now, the actress is focused on a more personal project: “I bought a new house a couple weeks ago. I’m in nesting phase.” Later, Alba joked about her growing baby bump as she performed “My Short Skirt,” a scene from Eve Ensler’s Vagina Monologues. “I hope [my dress] won’t pop while I’m up here,” she said. “And if it does, you’re all women, and I think you’ll understand it. [When you're pregnant], your breasts are engorged and your stomach is getting bigger. . . . And the ass, too, that’s getting bigger by the second!”

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Stella welcomes third child

admin — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:03:00 +0000

Fashion designer Stella McCartney, 36, has given birth to her third child, a son, Beckett Robert Lee. Born Tuesday in London, Beckett joins brother Miller Alasdhair James, born in February 2005, and Bailey Linda Olwyn, born in December 2006. Dad is McCartney’s husband, Alasdhair Willis, the chairman of a furniture company, and grandpa is Paul McCartney. Stella’s mother, Linda McCartney, died of breast cancer in 1998. Vogue.com first reported Beckett’s arrival.

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