Ricky Martin Looking To Adopt… and Other Celebrity Baby News

My girlhood crush (okay, one of them) wants to be a daddy… and he is not waiting around to find the perfect partner to procreate with. Singer/actor Ricky Martin just announced he plans to adopt a child. Martin, who isn’t married, says he doesn’t expect to receive special treatment in the adoption process, but hopes he is united with a child sooner rather than later. “I want to do it right,” Martin said. “I don’t want any problems or misunderstandings. … Some think as celebrities we can manipulate the system to have a quicker adoption.” And once he does become … Continue reading

Fulfilling Your Celebrity Fantasy

Okay, fess up. What is your ultimate celebrity fantasy? Is it appearing as a guest on “The Oprah Winfrey Show?” Or, would you rather cozy up to one of the hunk’s from “Grey’s Anatomy?” Perhaps, it’s to spend the day lunching with actor Jason Bateman on a secluded beach in Malibu then dining by candlelight with Dean Cain at one of Wolfgang Puck’s world-famous restaurants (oh wait, that’s my celebrity fantasy). If you are lucky (and have deep pockets) your fantasy could become reality thanks to an online auction sponsored by the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial. Organizers say the auction … Continue reading

Bidding On Pop Culture Memorabilia—-Do You Have What It Takes?

Attention pop culture memorabilia collectors: time to dig deep for a good cause. Well, at least in the case of this next item up for bid. The Tonight Show’s decision to redecorate was the impetus for host Jay Leno’s donation to a friend’s community group. The legendary talk show’s old furniture was on its way to a storage container, but now it can sit in your living room… if the price is right. Leno decided the furniture should be auctioned online and the proceeds be donated to Bailey’s Cafe, a New York-based educational and cultural organization. You have until 7 … Continue reading