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Celebrity Round Up—What’s Going On With The Irwin’s, Mel, Eva and Anna Nicole

A big date, a big confession, and a big reunion. Just a few of the things making celebrity news today. Terri and Bindi Irwin’s Big Date The “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin’s widow Terri and daughter Bindi made their first public appearance since the memorial service for their beloved husband and father. Just a few hours ago, the Irwin’s attended the Nickelodeon Australian Kids’ Choice Awards 2006 at Sydney’s Entertainment Centre. Mother and daughter made the trip to present the final award of the night–an honor that was to have been made by Steve Irwin. “I am the smallest presenter, but … Continue reading →

Celebrities and Their Christmas Charities

It’s better to give than receive… at least that’s what some Hollywood stars are learning this holiday season. Celebs from Mel Gibson to Marcia Cross are spreading the Christmas spirit with donations to their favorite charities. If you are searching for a last-minute gift idea for your loved ones consider perusing the following list. It’s Christmas Eve after all, the perfect time to make someone else’s life a whole lot merrier. Feed the World. Marcia Cross and Teri Hatcher gave their co-workers FEED 1 bags this holiday season. The bags are designed to benefit the United Nations World Food Program’s … Continue reading →

Girl in a Cage – Jane Yolen and Robert J. Harris

I’ve mentioned just how much I enjoy the young adult historical fiction of Ann Rinaldi. I’m delighted to say that I’ve found another superlative author to add to my favorites list – Jane Yolen. I have read some of her adult fiction novels and found them to be very well done, and today I’d like to share with you “Girl in a Cage,” which was nominated for the Utah Young Adults’ Book Award and co-written with Robert J. Harris. History tells us that Robert the Bruce had one child, a daughter named Marjorie, who was captured by the English and … Continue reading →

This Year’s Academy Awards

This Sunday is the 79th Annual Academy Awards. This year’s host will be Ellen Degeneres. I like Ellen – I think she is funny. I never cared to watch her talk show because I like her more as a stand up comedian, but I think she should fit in well as host. This is her first appearance as an Oscar host. As I started searching Families.com, I realized we had tons of blogs on Oscar’s previous hosts, previous winners, and this year’s nominees. Check some of these out: Blogs about former Oscar hosts: Chris Rock Chris Rock: Brooklyn’s Own Stand-Up … Continue reading →

Celebrities In The News

It’s been a busy week for celebrity fodder. The following are a few tidbits that are making headlines: Jamie Lee Curtis The 46-year-old actress says she has “closed the book” on her acting career. Curtis told “Access Hollywood” that she doesn’t consider herself an actor anymore. Curtis went on to say, “I’m just focused on my family and just can’t imagine anything that’s going to pull me away from them right now.” Mel Gibson The Academy Award-winning actor-director, who made international headlines this summer following a drunken-driving arrest and subsequent anti-Semitic tirade, is finally breaking his silence. The 50-year-old is … Continue reading →