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Christina Aguilera Welcomes Baby Boy

blogtek — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:15:40 GMT

Christina Aguilera gave birth to a healthy baby boy this past weekend. According to rumors, Christina checked into the Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Friday for a scheduled Saturday C-section. Christina and husband Jordan Bratman welcomed their little bundle of joy on Saturday night at 10:05 p.m. They named him Max Liron Bratman. He weighed a healthy 6 lbs., 2 oz. and was 20.5 inches at birth. Christina took some time out to send her fans some love and appreciation via her Web site, christinaaguilera.com. “Today is a very joyful and special day for Jordan and I as we welcome our first son into this world,” Aguilera told fans. Christina also shared a video for the song “Save Me From Myself” off her Back To Basics album. The video is very personal to her because it includes actual footage of her personal wedding video. According to her rep, she is resting and doing well. Congratulations Christina and Jordan on the birth of your sweet baby boy! Special thanks to our friend Catalina, a celebrity trashcan fan and reverse mortgage specialist, for submitting this guest post. Please contact us if you would be interested in submitting a guest post(s) and receive credit. [Photo by Berliner Studio/BEImages]

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Pam Anderson Is Pregnant and Getting a Divorce?

blogtek — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:11:06 GMT

Rumors are brewing that Pamela Anderson is once again filing for divorce from her most recent husband, Rick Salomon. They just got married on October 6 but things have been up and down for the newlyweds. Last month, Anderson filed for divorce but quickly changed her mind a few days later. This time its for good according to the rumor mill and to top things off, Anderson may also be carrying Rick’s baby. According to TMZ, Salomon has told friends he believes she is “acting crazy” because of the pregnancy and hopes she will settle back into the marriage. Interestingly, in her divorce petition, Anderson asked for spousal support but not child support. It seems that Salomon has forgotten about all of Pam’s other crazy moments. No pregnancy hormones here, this boils down to typical Pam Anderson drama. She loves to be the star of the show. Look at how she stole the limelight from Hans Klok and his Las Vegas magic show. Hans Klok who? An illusionist, what is that? No one cares about him as long as Pam keeps walking around the stage looking fabulous in a swim suit and high heels. [Photo by Judy Eddy / WENN]

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Nicole Kidman is Pregnant!

blogtek — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 16:54:33 GMT

According to the Daily Mail, Nicole Kidman is expecting her first child with new husband Keith Urban. The couple broke the wonderful news to their families over Christmas holiday. The media has been speculating this for many months. Nicole recently been busy thinning down her work schedule for 2008. She is scheduled to work on The Reader which is set to begin filming in Berlin in January but that is it for 2008. When asked about whether or not she will be returning to Broadway for another appearance on the big stage, Nicole remarked: “It wouldn’t fit in with the logistics and dynamics of my family”, she said - a remark given extra meaning by the news of her pregnancy. It seems that Nicole has decided to put family first and in doing so is placing her very successful film career on hold for now. “I just want to spend as much time as possible with my husband,” she told the Daily Mail. Hopefully she fits in some much needed quality time with her first two children Isabella 14, and Connor 12. She and first husband Tom Cruise divorced in 2001. They have shared custody of their two adoptive children since then but many have speculated that Nicole has not fit in much family time with them in the past. [Photo by Fiona Morris]

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Sean Penn and Robin Wright Penn Split

blogtek — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:06:11 GMT

According to People, Sean Penn and Robin Wright Penn are calling it quits after eleven years of marriage. The couple began dating in the early 90s and tied the knot in 1996. They share two children Dylan Frances, 16 and Hopper Jack, 14. “Marriage ain’t easy, but it’s great most of the time,” Penn told Entertainment Weekly in 1997. “I love Robin. I’ve always loved her.” It can’t be easy especially when both parties are actors with extensive work history. Their resumes also include two films in which they appeared together. Hurlyburly was released in 1998 and She’s So Lovely hit theaters in 1997. Sean Penn’s most recent project is Into the Wild which he himself directed. The film was released September 21, 2007 and has been nominated for two Golden Globe awards. Great success can sometimes come at a high cost. [Photo by Sara DeBoer/Retna Ltd.]

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Did Jessica Simpson Get The Message?

blogtek — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 12:55:45 GMT

It appears that Jessica Simpson may have got the memo about not being wanted at anymore Dallas Cowboys games. No one spotted her at this week’s Carolina Panthers game but her beau Tony Romo hinted that indeed his girl was in the audience. “I know she saw all of that tonight,” Romo said after the game. “She was at the game tonight, so I don’t know.” The “all of that” he is referring to had to do with all the Jessica Simpson posters that taunted him throughout the game. It seems that the Carolina Panthers’ fans thought they could use the recent Jessica Simpson controversy to mess with Romo’s head during the game. As far as Jessica goes, Romo mentioned that she was pretty hurt by all the negative publicity that came out of her appearance at last week’s game. “I don’t care how the perception is of me,” Romo said. “But it hurts me when it hurts people that are close to me . . . That’s part of being in the public eye.” Don’t worry Romo, Jessica is used to this kind of stuff, negative publicity and all. She will find a way to work this little incident into her dumb blond routine and bounce right back. You’ll see!

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Mommy Of The Year: Katie Holmes or Nicole Kidman?

blogtek — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:39:29 GMT

According to Hollyscoop, Katie Holmes wins this very special honor when it comes to Tom Cruise’s two adoptive children with ex-wife Nicole Kidman. In an interview with Parade magazine earlier this month, Katie Holmes shared how much she enjoys being a part of their lives. Holmes says, “His children are incredible, really smart and kind. They call me ‘Mom’.” Lets just say Nicole Kidman was a tad bit perturbed with the news. In an interview with a UK TV station, Nicole expressed her disgust with the situation. Kidman confessed, “My kids don’t call me mommy, they don’t even call me mom. They call me Nicole, which I hate and tell them off for it.” Isabella is 15 years old and Connor is 12. Aren’t they are old enough to make their own decision on whether or not to call someone “Mom”? It usually boils down to which Mom they spend the most quality time with. Nicole’s priority has become her new husband Keith Urban and he came with some major baggage. Alcoholism is difficult on any relationship, especially on a new one.

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Jennifer Lopez Shows Off Belly in Public

blogtek — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 18:33:30 GMT

Jennifer Lopez and hubby Marc Anthony made an appearance at the Condé Nast Media Group’s Movies Rock concert on Sunday night. The concert was to benefit EIF. Lopez wore a white Versace gown and showed off her baby bump. She is due sometime this spring. Lopez was originally scheduled to perform in the concert but backed out a few days before due to her pregnancy. [Photo by: Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic]

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Leonardo DiCaprio Wants Gisele Back

blogtek — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:05:11 GMT

The National Ledger is reporting that, according to insiders, Leonardo DiCaprio has been sending way too many text messages to his ex-girlfriend Gisele Bundchen. DiCaprio just recently broke up with Israeli model Bar Rafaeli and is reportedly trying to lure Gisele back into his life. The couple split in 2005 and according to Gisele, the reason revolved around DiCaprio’s fear of commitment and marriage. Leo now realizes what a mistake he made by not marrying Gisele,” his pal dishes to the magazine. “He knows she’s with Tom, so if he can’t have her as a girlfriend, he wants her as a friend.” According to the insider, Tom, 30, is miffed that Leo, 33, is suddenly back in Gisele’s life, even though she’s assured him that it’s just platonic. “Tom is not happy at all that Gisele and Leo are friends again,” the insider says. Gisele’s new boyfriend, NFL quarterback Tom Brady of the New England Patriots, isn’t very happy about Leonardo’s sudden interest in his woman. Could this be trouble for the famed quarterback or is his focus mainly on football and not on rumors? Time will tell if there will be trouble in paradise for Gisele and Brady.

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Brad Pitt Says No More Nude Scenes

blogtek — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:49:07 GMT

According to People, Brad Pitt has vouched to never again do another nude scene for a film, in an interview which aired on BBC Tuesday. Pitt has acted in a wide variety of films in his acting career. He has even taken it all off in a few of his roles in such films as Thelma and Louise, Troy, and Mr. and Mrs. Smith but those wild and daring days are over for the new dad. “I don’t want to be embarrassed when my kids get old enough to see my films,” Pitt told the BBC in an interview that aired Tuesday. “I can’t see any more nude scenes [in my career.]” Pitt’s plans to be more choosy about the types of films he would like to sign on for in the future. He doesn’t know how many more films he will do in his career but he will only choose films that he is interested in from now on. Pitt, who recently dropped out of the film State of Play, also said he wasn’t interested in making any more Ocean’s movies. “There’s no more,” he said of the series of caper flicks he’s made with pals George Clooney and Matt Damon. “I think we need to put away childish things.” He did offer some hope for working with Clooney and Damon again, though: “We’ll find something else. I just don’t think there’s anywhere to go with that particular story,” he said. [Photo by Reuters]

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Britney Spears Is Pregnant Again?

blogtek — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:02:25 GMT

In Touch Weekly is reporting that Britney Spears is four weeks pregnant with J.R. Rotem’s baby. According to sources, Britney has been sharing the wonderful news with her inner circle and recently emailed a picture of the ultrasound to her closest friends. Britney has reportedly been dating Rotem on and off since her 2006 split from Kevin Federline. Rotem is a 32-year-old music producer best known for his work with such artists as 50 cent, Snoop Dogg, Rihanna, and Dr. Dre. When asked about the pregnancy, J.R. confirmed exclusively to In Touch that Britney is carrying his child. “It’s true,” he says. The pregnancy news could possibly be a publicity hoax but if it isn’t, Rotem must be crazy if he actually knocked-up that nut case. Britney clearly can’t take care of herself. She just recently lost custody of her two children and is incapable of safely driving them around in her car. It is rumored that she is telling everyone how much a new baby will turn her life around. How is that normal or acceptable? [Photo by Danny Moloshok/AP]

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Jessica Simpson & Tony Romo Hook Up For Thanksgiving

blogtek — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:56:07 GMT

A few weeks ago Jessica Simpson told ExtraTV she was looking for a Texas man and believed she would find her kind of guy in Boston of all places. Now ExtraTV is reporting that Simpson may have landed herself a Texas man after all. Sources tell “Extra” that Jessica brought Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo home for Thanksgiving, and they’re heating up fast! The football star, who was once linked to Carrie Underwood, headed to Jess’ grandparents’ home in Waco, Texas, after his Thanksgiving Day game against the New York Jets. Run, Tony, run! I am hoping this is just another bad rumor linking Romo to another washed up pop star. He can do so much better than Jessica and he should avoid her and her manipulative father, Joe Simpson, like the plague. [source]

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Brad Pitt May Be Sued By Universal

blogtek — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:39:07 GMT

Variety reports that Brad Pitt left the set of “State of Play” last Wednesday due to a writing conflict with Universal Pictures. Universal is now trying to get Russell Crowe to sign on for the role before production gets delayed any longer, possibly missing its 2008 release. Universal claimed Pitt left a pay-or-play commitment and left open the option of suing him; Pitt’s camp claimed he was essentially forced out of a movie he’s been eager to topline for almost two years just because the studio wouldn’t wait for a strike resolution and a rewrite to bring the script back to a place that made him comfortable. Pitt has joined other actors who are making a stand on the part of the writers. The writer’s strike has left Hollywood in turmoil but a resolution might not come soon enough for some big studio names and films. The long-term impact is already being felt by larger film companies and it is only a matter of time before Hollywood comes to a stand still.

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George Clooney Defends Britney Spears

blogtek — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:07:19 GMT

Another A-list celebrity is coming to the aid of Britney Spears and it’s none other than George Clooney, one of the most vocal anti-paparazzi celebrities. Clooney feels bad for the popwreck, Spears, who is hounded by the paps. People magazine reports: “You look at the footage of Britney running the red light – there’s eight guys with cameras at night in the middle of the street. There are no rules now,” he tells Entertainment Tonight in an interview airing Tuesday. “It’s getting to a point where people that are not involved are getting hurt.” Actor George Clooney is no stranger to run-ins with aggressive photographers. He was nearly a victim in a recent near-miss accident with the paparazzi while riding his motorcycle in Hollywood. Clooney says he fears for his safety and the safety of other celebs chased by the paparazzi. “What they’re doing is illegal, it’s high speed chases and they’re competing with each other,” he says. “They’re not trying to catch me doing something stupid; they’re trying to create me doing something stupid. You don’t get to break all these laws and then say, ‘I’m just doing my job.’ The guys that commit all these crimes are rewarded for it. It creates bounty hunters in a way.” Clooney’s advice for the paparazzi: “Take your pictures but don’t go 60 mph down a one-way street. Don’t cause injury to people who aren’t involved.” Clooney has a good point. I don’t feel bad at all for Britney Spears because she intentionally courts the paps but it is only a matter of time until someone is critically injured or killed as the result of an aggressive act to get the next tabloid cover shot.

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Mary-Kate Olsen Hospitalized

blogtek — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:47:43 GMT

Mary-Kate Olsen has been hospitalized in New York City and undergoing treatment for a serious kidney infection according to People magazine. The pint-sized actress was seen in the ER on Monday and admitted. “Mary Kate got a kidney infection,” says rep Nicole Caruso. “She’s resting comfortably and will be released in the next day or so.” [AP Photo/Matt Sayles]

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George Clooney Donates $25K To Writers On Strike

blogtek — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 15:54:06 GMT

The writers strike continues to cripple production in Hollywood and families in the industry are starting to feel the financial sting. George Clooney reportedly has donated $25,000 to help writers and their families hurt in the strike. Clooney sent the money to the Actors Fund which gives emergency relief to entertainment industry workers. George also said he will continue to make ongoing donations to the relief agency and is asking for other celebrities to contribute as well. “My hope is that people who can afford it will take responsibility for this and help out,” he told Variety. George Clooney has always had a big heart and it’s nice to see him helping out a good cause. The writers are an important, under appreciated part of Hollywood. Let’s hope others stars follow his lead like his pal, Brad Pitt. [AP photo]

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Britney Spears Banned From Driving With Kids

blogtek — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:57:32 GMT

According to TMZ, Britney Spears will no longer be allowed to drive with her two children in the vehicle. Today’s emergency hearing was impacted by Britney’s decision to run a red light last week while her two sons were asleep in the back seat. Paparazzi video of the incident was not viewed in court today but it was discussed and it made a huge impact on the judge’s ruling. “Orders were made. … I can’t discuss the content of those orders,” says Federline’s lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan. “Documents have not been released by the court, and I don’t know if they will be. The matter will be continued at a future date.” Britney’s lawyer had a different perspective on the judge’s decision. Spears’s lawyer Anne Kiley told reporters afterwards that everything “was great.” Great for those two little boys. It’s about time the judge sees Britney’s disregard for the law and her inability to recognize that she is placing her two children in harms way every time she drives around with them in the back seat of her vehicle.

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Nicole Richie Starts New Childrens Foundation

blogtek — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:11:56 GMT

According to US Weekly, Nicole Richie and Joel Madden are trying to set a good example for their unborn child. Nicole and Joel have planned a baby shower for Sunday but their focus will be on a charitable cause. Their plan is to help other moms in need care for their infants during difficult times. Instead of guests bringing them gifts, the soon-to-be mom, 26 — who told Diane Sawyer, “I want my child to look up to me and be proud of me” — and the Good Charlotte rocker, 28, are asking pals to give cribs, strollers and stuffed animals to the new Richie Madden Children’s Foundation, which supports mothers in need. Next month, their charity will also donate 100 Mom-to-Be kits to the Los Angeles Free Clinic! It seems that parenthood has altered the lives of these two celebrities and they realize that there are others in greater need in this country. It appears that they both understand the impact a baby will have in their lives as well as how fortunate they are to be able to provide for their own child. To learn more about the Richie Madden Children’s Foundation click here.

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Eva Longoria Dishes On BESO

blogtek — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:33:42 GMT

Eva Longoria opened up to People magazine about her new business venture as part owner of BESO which will be located in Hollywood. Eva, partnered with celebrity chef Todd English, hopes that BESO will bring Mexican-American cuisine to a new more exciting level of excellence. “I love to cook!” Longoria, 32, told People while relaxing at the soon-to-open eatery during Samsung’s BlackJack II event Wednesday night. “I’m a big, big cooker in my family, so this is kind of an extension of my house. I feel like everybody’s going Eva has been hands-on with BESO and even picked out the uniforms. Launching the new business and filming “Desperate Housewives” has been keeping Eva very busy. She also just married basketball player Tony Parker this past July. The couple wed in France in what most would classify as a fairy tale wedding. What is next for the beautiful wife, actress and now restaurant owner? [Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images]

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