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Michelle Obama Has a Big Clay Head

Karl Erikson — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:36:00 GMT

Only the third first lady to have her likeness made out of wax at Madam Tussauds, Michelle Obama's figure is due to be revealed in March. Here's a behind-the-scenes photo of sculptor Colin Jackson putting the finishing touches on the clay mold of her head. Michelle's wax figure will stand next to President Obama's, which we showed you right here at Famecrawler, when it's finished.

The other two first ladies with wax figures? That'd be Jacqueline Kennedy and newly-appointed Secretary of State (ugh) Hillary Clinton.

My, Michelle has a bigger head than I thought.

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Karl Erikson — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:35:00 GMT

Screw "Wicked." Andrew Lloyd Weber can kiss my grits! Now there's a NEW musical in town and it's inspired by our brand spankin' new President. Yes, "Obama On My Mind" is coming to London in March!

I'm not kidding. It's happening. It's going to be a "pop, gospel, jazz, and soft rock" score and is written by Teddy Hayes, American crime writer. It's described as a "humorous look at the weird and wonderful world behind the scenes of a small Obama campaign office and the larger than life characters who make the wheels turn, the cogs whirr, and bring in the votes."

No casting has been announced yet, but I think Paul Reubens would make a fantastic Obama.

Holy Jeebus, someone stop this crazy Obama train!

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Obama's Complexion is Waxy

Karl Erikson — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:08:00 GMT

Looks like President Barack Obama has already been inaugurated, at least as far as Madame Tussauds is concerned. Barack's wax figure was unveiled in London early this morning. The model is shown in a recreated White House Oval Office, and includes a recreation of the Resolute desk, used by presidents for more than 100 years.

As usual, the infamous Madame Tussauds does amazing work.

I can't believe the real inauguration is coming up in less than a week.

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Barack's Mother-in-Law Moving into White House

Karl Erikson — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 20:36:00 GMT

Looks like Barack's mom-in-law, Marian Robinson, is going to be moving into the White House this month. The First Grandma is going to help Michelle take care of Sasha and Malia Obama as they transition to Presidential life.

Mrs. Robinson, a Chicagoan, just retired from her bank job last summer and has never lived outside her home town. That means a big adjustment for her, just like it'll be a major adustment for the First Family. Barack often cited his mother-in-law as one of his unsung heroes.

Katie McCormick Lelyveld, Michelle Obama's spokesperson, said, "Mrs. Robinson will be coming with the family to help the girls get acclimated, and she will determine in the coming months whether or not she wants to stay in D.C. permanently. She didn't want anyone else taking care of the kids but her. She wanted to be the one there."

I sure hope Barack gets along with his MIL. If you think it's hard kicking her out of your regular house, try kicking her out of the White House!

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Who's Smoking While Holding Their (Possible) Baby Bump?

Sassy Smith — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:09:00 GMT

To be fair, it's not been confirmed that this celebrity is pregnant, but there are rumors floating around that she is indeed carrying her second baby. She's not had a great track record in the past and people probably don't think of her as 'mother of the year' material. Who is it?

Find out after the jump!

Model Kate Moss has been on vacation in Thailand with her boyfriend Jamie Hince and her six-year-old daughter Lila Grace.

Rumors have been rampant that the 34-year-old is expecting Hince's baby, but she insists that she's not. However, that's not the first time we've heard a celebrity pregnancy denial only to find out it's actually true.

Moss has been seen out lately, always wearing loose-fitting clothes and avoiding alcohol - so wouldn't she avoid cigarettes too? Maybe, maybe not. Kerry Katona was photographed smoking during her pregnancies, so it's not like it doesn't happen.

I hope that Kate isn't pregnant - she needs to step up to the plate with her daughter Lila Grace before bringing more babies into the world!

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Celebrity Kids Got a Brand New Bag

Whit Honea — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:22:00 GMT

Celebrity kids know one thing, and that's baggage.

They also know a little about Hannah Montana and SpongeBob. They dabble.

Find out who was sporting this bag and where you can get one at Droolicious!

Barack is Anti-Baby, Who Knew?

Karl Erikson — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 23:13:00 GMT

For the gajillion people planning on attending Barack Obama's presidential inauguration January 20, I hope you don't have kids. Or an ass. Officials say that it'll be "safety first" next month. That means no thermoses, no coolers, no backbacks, and no signs.

But the part that has people cheesed? No chairs and NO STROLLERS. What? Are you freaking kidding me?

Course, any morons that think the inauguration is a place for babies deserve to have their babies stolen, anyway. But still. Seems an odd thing not to allow chairs or strollers.

Good thing his kids, Malia and Sasha, are old enough to walk, I guess.

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Time's Person of the Year: Barack Obama

Karl Erikson — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:33:00 GMT

Time magazine has named its Person of the Year for 2008, and it's no surprise. Barack Obama adorns the cover once again, this time with the annual "award." The President Elect and father of two will take office January 20 - a mere month away now - and his kids couldn't be prouder.

Here's what Time says about their Person of the Year:

"He has come to dominate the public sphere so completely that it beggars belief to recall that half the people in America had never heard of him two years ago - that even his campaign manager, at the outset, wasn't sure Obama had what it would take to win the election. He hit the American scene like a thunderclap, upended our politics, shattered decades of conventional wisdom and overcame centuries of the social pecking order."

"The real story of Obama's year is the steady march of seemingly impossible accomplishments: beating the Clinton machine, organizing previously marginal voters, harnessing the new technologies of democratic engagement, shattering fundraising records, turning previously red states blue...and then waking up the day after his victory to reinvent the presidential-transition process in the face of a potentially dangerous vacuum of leadership."

Congrats to Mr. President-To-Be. Dammit, I was edged out once again.

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MC Breed Has Died

Whit Honea — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:01:00 GMT

MC Breed has died. Eric "MC" Breed was a 37-year-old rapper from Michigan who had suffered from kidney failure earlier this year. MC Breed is best known for his songs "Gotta Get Mine" which featured the late rapper 2Pac, and "Ain't No Future in Yo' Frontin'".

At the time of his death Breed was completing a new album called "The Original Breed: Swag Heavy" which was to include such rappers as The D.O.C. and Too Short.

MC Breed was reportedly in need of a kidney transplant. He died in his sleep at a friend's home.

Eric Breed left behind three daughters.

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Barack and First Family on Turkey Day

Karl Erikson — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:31:00 GMT

President elect Barack Obama spent part of his Thanksgiving holiday helping out the less fortunate. Here he is with First Lady-to-be Michelle and Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7. They were at a Chicago church, shaking hands with lots of folks, wishing them a happy holiday, and Barack even said, "You can call me Barack."

Cuz, you know, that's his name.

Barack says he wants his daughters "to learn the importance of how fortunate they are, and to make sure they're giving back."

How was your Thanksgiving? I actually celebrated on Wednesday at my sister's, since she worked on Turkey Day. Hope everyone had a great day and that you weren't too cold this morning for Black Friday.

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Karl Erikson — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:38:00 GMT

GQ magazine is coming out with its "Men of the Year" issue and President-elect Barack Obama is one of those men. He graces the cover, companioned with an article written by Senator Ted Kennedy. The other 3 men are Michael Phelps, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Jon Hamm...they also get their own covers. I hate when magazines do this. Does anyone really buy all four different covers?

GQ says Obama is the "Game Changer of the Year." The photographer, Mark Seliger, was only given 1 minute and 45 seconds for the entire photo shoot.

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Peru Offers Obamas the Ugliest Dog on the Planet

Karl Erikson — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:05:00 GMT

Barack Obama promised his daughers, Malia and Sasha, a new puppy upon his getting elected President. And now that we're finally finished hearing about the campaigns and seeing all those godawful commercials, the biggest question in the Free World is what KIND of puppy will the Obamas get?

With 10-year-old Malia allergic to dogs, there is definitely a challenge in finding the right doggy. Well, Peru may be able to help the Obamas. They're offering Barack and his family one of Peru's hairless, toothless dogs as a present.

Claudia Galvez, director of the Friends of the Peruvian Hairless Dog Association, says, "they do not cause any type of allergy and are very friendly and sweet." Oh, and fugly as hell.

The only catch? Galvez says they'd have to name the dog Machu Picchu to promote Peru's top tourist attraction.

Will Barack accept the offer? Will Malia and Sasha get an ugly hairless dog? Will Peru take over the dog-loving world? Stay tuned as we bring you more news from the Dogs of Our Lives.

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Karl Erikson — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:36:00 GMT

Now that Sasha and Malia Obama are officially the First Kids - or will be on January 20 - they can look forward to more than just a new puppy. The White House is chock full of specialty luxuries!

There's a tennis court on the South Lawn, of course, and a grand piano on the second floor. On top of that, there's a full-sized movie theater (with popcorn cart), their own pastry shop, a bowling alley, and a swimming pool. They'll have a staff of pastry chefs and ushers at their disposal.

But Michelle Obama still calls the shots when it comes to the rules of the house. "Make your own bed, clear the table, and set your alarm clock."

White House Chief Usher Gary Walters says, "Her rules reign."

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Karl Erikson — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:06:00 GMT

Elizabeth Peyton, NY artist, is well known for her paintings of historical figures and celebrities. She's painted Napoleon and Kurt Cobain and lots of others. Now she's unveiled an oil painting of Michelle Obama and daughter Sasha.

It's called "Michelle and Sasha Obama Listening to Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention." Guess what it's a picture of? That's right, it's Michelle and Sasha Obama listening to Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convetion.

Great painting. Sasha is now looking forward to Barack giving her the new puppy he promised.

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Baby Watch: Kate Moss Pregnant?

Sassy Smith — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:07:00 GMT

Kate Moss is known for her partying ways, and not always being the best parent to daughter Lila. However, Moss has apparently been avoiding her boozing ways, leading to those darn pregnancy rumors once again!

Kate and Kills guitarist Jamie Hince have been dating for awhile now, although they briefly split in August. It's rumored they're engaged and will tie the knot soon and that Moss would like a family with Hince, so maybe she is pregnant?

Moss has been spotted three times this past week, drinking only water (apparently that's a big deal for Moss). According to a pal, "Kate is being so well behaved - it's completely out of character.

"Her being pregnant is the only thing that would make her change overnight."

The insider added, "Kate's glowing. She looks like she's put on a little bit of weight too."

You know it's hard trying to keep up with all these 'might be pregnant' celebrities. I need Starbucks.

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Annie Leibovitz and Daughters

Whit Honea — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:01:00 GMT

Famed photographer Annie Leibovitz and two of her daughters were on the other side of the camera at Annie Leibovitz: A Photographer's Life 1990-2005 being held at the National Portrait Gallery in London.

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Berkeley Breathed is a Penguin Killer

Whit Honea — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:44:00 GMT

Berkeley Breathed has brought us the tale of Opus for the last time. The famous penguin may literally be kissing his nose goodbye.

Breathed, who is retiring to work for his 5-year-old daughter, will be ending the flightless hero's run and possibly his life. Opus has graced such comics as Bloom County, Outland, and his swan (penguin?) song, Opus.

We'll miss you, Opus.

Most Bizarre Statue Ever! Kate Moss In Gold (Photos)

Sassy Smith — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 12:09:00 GMT

Apparently this is art. Kate Moss has been captured in gold - and I must say, I don't get it. I'm not sure if the supermodel posed for this or not, but if she did - wow, she is one flexible chick....

More photos after the jump (slightly NSFW)!

Artist Marc Quinn's 50kg gold statue has been unveiled at London's British Musuem. The likeness of Kate has been titled "Siron" and has a value of $3.36 million (say what?!) and it's believed it's the largest gold statue since ancient Egyptian times according to the AP.

Quinn's work is described as the "Aprhodite of our times" and this piece is part of the Statuephilia exhibition.

The artist said, "I thought the next thing to do would be to make a sculpture of the person who's the ideal beauty of the moment. But even Kate Moss doesn't live up to the image." Ya, I'm guessing she can't bend like that.

I wonder if Kate has actually seen it? I'm thinking it would probably scare the crap out of her daughter.

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In Which Eric Carle is Adopted Into the Babble Family

Whit Honea — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:12:00 GMT

Legendary author Eric Carle had planned on talking about The Mixed-Up Chameleon, hungry caterpillars and brown bears, which he did, but he was also blindsided by our very own editor Gwynne Watkins and her cute baby. He now goes on the holiday card list.

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Model Mom: Marine Delterme Expecting

Whit Honea — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:05:00 GMT

Model Marine Delterme has a ten-year-old son and is currently pregnant with her second child.

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Kids for Kids: Jeffrey Koons and Son

Whit Honea — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:23:00 GMT

Jeffrey Koons and his son Blake attended the Kids for Kids charity event in NYC.

The Kids for Kids carnival was held on September 20th in New York to benefit the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.

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Maurice Sendak: Still Wild at 80

Whit Honea — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:52:00 GMT

Maurice Sendak, he of such classics as Where the Wild Things Are and Little Bear (illustrator), recently turned 80.

Strollerderby has a post about Mr. Sendak over their way (across the sea and in and out of a year- it's far), but we'd be remiss if we didn't wish him a happy birthday as well.

Also, here's a bonus Sendak fact, he was on the board of The Children's Television Workshop during the creation of "Sesame Street" and contributed a cartoon to the series that was voiced by Jim Henson. That's pretty damn cool.

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The Walrus was Daddy: Paul McCartney is a Normal Dad

Whit Honea — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 18:56:00 GMT

"There was one moment where [the kids] were riding their little ponies in Scotland," he says in the interview. "Stella said to me: 'Dad! You're Paul McCartney, aren't you?' [I replied,] 'Yes darling, but I'm Daddy really.'"

The above quote in The Times by Paul McCartney pretty much sums it up. The guy is everything you've ever heard. A genius, an artist, a Beatle, the tired punching bag of Heather Mills, and a dad. Definitely not in that order.

In fact, according to People, as soon as he was done giving the above mentioned interview he picked up his four-year-old daughter Beatrice from school and took her Christmas shopping, saying "I like to do that myself, you know?"

Oh, we know, Paul. We know.

Flea's House, Butch Walker's Heartache

Whit Honea — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:37:00 GMT

Rolling Stone producer of the year and all around musician's musician Butch Walker was renting/buying the house owned by the Red Hot Chili Peppers' bassist Flea when it burned down in the recent Malibu fires.

Butch had an extensive collection of masters and irreplacable items in the house when it was destroyed. The word is that he lost everything.

I don't know much about Walker's personal life, and his Wikipedia entry wasn't much help, but Perez Hilton reported that Butch has a baby and that people are assisting with diapers and clothes.

That's tough. Best of luck to Butch.

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BOYCOTT BRITNEY!!

Whit Honea — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:04:00 GMT

Boycott Britney Spears! That's what some of her "friends" are doing. They are urging anyone that cares about Spears to not purchase her new CD until she cleans herself up. It's like an embargo intervention.

The group, which is organized on MySpace (so you know it's legit) consists of a bunch of memories from Britney's past. They say they are tired of the record company taking advantage of Britney and letting her go crazy.

You what I'm tired of? Nosy friends.

What about those of us that don't care about Britney and were planning on not buying her stuff because it sucks? I don't want to get lumped into this tough love crap.

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