Putting Rumors To Rest

Are they or aren’t they? Is she or isn’t she? Finally, we have confirmation about rumored relationships and potential pregnancies. Take a look: According to the New York Post and E! News, singer Christina Aguilera has a few more months to rework the words to “Come On Over Baby” to make it into a lullaby in anticipation for her new arrival. In a previous blog Libby indicated there was speculation that the five-time Grammy winner and hubby Jordan Bratman were expecting their first child together. Now we know its true. Though it doesn’t look as though the pending bundle of … Continue reading

An Adoptive Mother’s Letter to Her Daughter: Part 3-Rumors and Crutches

Continued from Part 2: Scar Tissue Mommy and daddy have been trying so hard to help our Makala learn how to take care of the scars no one can see. The scars in your heart and shown by the tears you cry, and the way you act and show your feelings. When Sean was starting to get better after his accident, he wanted to make sure no one could see his scars or notice his limp. So he tried very hard to hide it. The problem was that he was on the News and when his accident happened everyone knew … Continue reading

Is Your Bank Failing? Interview with a Banker

We’ve all been watching the news with some trepidation, I’m sure. It seems that banks are failing right and left. How do we know if our bank is safe, and what should we do if we hear a rumor that our bank is hitting the skids? I sent these questions to a friend of mine, who is the manager of a major bank. He willingly answered them for me, but he asked that I not share his name. It’s not a very popular time to be a banker. I asked him, “What are the signs that my bank is struggling?” … Continue reading

Joel Madden vs. Strict Flight Attendant

In this corner… heavily tattooed Good Charlotte rocker Joel Madden. And in this corner… a conservative British Airways flight attendant. Ding, ding! It’s not exactly the fight of the century, more like the flight of shame. According to Nicole Richie’s baby daddy, an airline worker refused to allow him on a flight from Chicago to London unless he covered up his tattoos. The rocker claims he was flying out of the Windy City a few days ago to film a new music video when a male flight attendant ordered him to hide the body art on his arms. To be … Continue reading

Oh Sure NOW They’re Getting Married

Breaking news (not): Nicole Richie and her live-in lover Joel Madden are reportedly planning their wedding now that she’s pregnant with their second child. First comes love, then come marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage… obviously this children’s rhyme was penned by someone, who had absolutely no ties to Hollywood, or the 21st century. Baby first, marriage maybe second, or third (depending on how important career is). Hey, that’s how they roll in Tinseltown… and Toledo… and Tulsa… and just about every other place in the world. But, that’s life, right? Just ask first time parents Richie … Continue reading

Nicole Richie Expecting Baby No. 2

Four months ago Nicole Richie told reporters that she would rather have a nap than another baby, but apparently her rocker boyfriend got his way. According to Richie’s boy toy, Joel Madden, the couple is prepping to add a new kiddo to the mix. In a message on the Good Charlotte (the band Madden fronts) website, he wrote, “I am so happy to tell everyone that Harlow is going to be a big sister! God has truly blessed my family. Hope [you’re] all feeling as good as i am right now.” Harlow is Harlow Winter Kate Madden, Richie and Madden’s … Continue reading

Charlie Sheen and Ellen DeGeneres Prepping for Kids

Not together, though, that would make for an interesting blog… and potential TV movie. Comedian turned talk show hostess Ellen DeGeneres and her partner Portia de Rossi are reportedly adding to their family. According to Star magazine, de Rossi plans to undergo fertility treatments in a few months. Sources tell the magazine that the couple would love a son, but will be happy with “any healthy baby.” News of de Rossi’s pending IVF treatments comes as DeGeneres confirms that she will step away from her talk show when her contract ends in 2010. In previous interviews, the famous female couple … Continue reading

Pop Culture Round Up: It’s Not What You Think

It’s not what you think, or so claims Mary-Kate Olsen. The normally rail-thin actress says her baggy outfits are not signs that she is pregnant. Tabloids have been reporting that the former “Full House” star is expecting a child, but Olsen’s rep recently issued a statement saying: “Mary-Kate is absolutely not pregnant.” Olsen’s fans criticized the publications for putting Mary-Kate on their covers and jumping to the conclusion that she was having a baby. The actress’ rep declined to comment on her client’s weight gain. However, if there was any doubt that Mary-Kate was not pregnant one would only have … Continue reading

Celebrity Moms Speak Out

“No Nanny!” That’s the word from doubly blessed mom Jennifer Lopez. According to Us Weekly, mommy to 3-month-old twins Max and Emme refuses to get a nanny because she says she wants to be a hands-on parent. The magazine reports that Lopez and her husband Marc Anthony hired help to look after the newborns shortly after they came home from the hospital, but for some unknown reason the babies’ female nanny left her job last month and instead of replacing her Lopez has decided to go at it alone. GASP! Us reports that the singer is caring for her children … Continue reading

Celebrity Weddings—Who’s Heading Down the Aisle and Who’s Running Away From It

Let’s start with the latter since it really is like life imitating art. “Melrose Place” fans undoubtedly remember the soap’s final episode, which featured Amanda played by Heather Locklear and Peter Burns played by Jack Wagner sharing a romantic beach wedding after they successfully faked their deaths. It was the perfect ending to the wild ride the two characters took together on the small screen. Only the man who played Peter Burns now wants to recreate that sunset wedding ceremony with his real life love… the one and only Heather Locklear. The only problem, according to reports is that Locklear … Continue reading