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Table Tennis Pro - Jiawei is Pregnant

trix — Fri, 01 May 2009 15:31:00 GMT

A world famous athlete is pregnant and when I read the announcement I was reminded how different our countries are.

Li Jiawei, a world champion paddler from Singapore, is expecting her first child. She said, 'I didn't expect to be pregnant this fast. I feel blessed and lucky,'

What's interesting to me is that, " When Jiawei expressed the desire to have a child, she and the Singapore Table Tennis Association (STTA) came to an agreement on a family-planning process: that the baby must come within 21 months.

Then, STTA president Lee Bee Wah had explained that the 2010 timeframe would enable the Chinese-born paddler to recover in time for the London Games.

It's strange to think that she had to get it cleared, she had to get permission to get pregnant from an association.

Mind blowing!

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Meg Ryan Talks About Being the "Scarlet Woman"

Karl Erikson — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:23:00 GMT

The October issue of "In Style" magazine has Meg Ryan blabbing about the end of her marriage to Dennis Quaid, the affairs, the works. 46-year-old Ryan was once dubbed the "Scarlet Woman" - you know, after she was "America's sweetheart." Her latest film, "The Women," has been an enormous disappointment in movie theaters, only racking up $5 million this past week.

She talked about Dennis Quaid's affairs. "Dennis was not faithful to me for a long time, and that was very painful. I am not a victim. I was there. I was in that marriage for a really long time." Quaid and Ryan have a son together, Jack, now 16. She also has little Daisy True, who she adopted from China a couple of years ago.

Meg also says that Russell Crowe, who she had an affair with, was not responsible for her divorce from Quaid. "Russell didn't break up the marriage. I was a mess. I hurt him, too, at the end. I couldn't be in another long relationship. It wasn't the time for that, so I got out."

I can't remember when Meg went and screwed up her lips, but it wouldn't surprise me if Crowe ditched her for that debacle. Those are some messed up lips, yo.

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Meg Ryan Talks About Adoption But "The Women" Still Sucks Ass

Meg Ryan - Get the Heck out of Hollywood!

Meg Ryan-Get The Heck Out Of Hollywood

trix — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:37:00 GMT

Meg Ryan's new movie The Women is out in the theater, but she feels that she'll never quite as popular as she was.

You can never go back.

Meg is okay with that. She doesn't have any desire to play any of the roles she used to play. She said, "I think when Hollywood is done with me, I will probably be done with it. I'm not interested in playing those stock characters any more and I don't feel sad that I don't get those kind of offers." When Meg Ryan hears those words ringing in the air she'll head out of town.

After her very public split from Dennis Quaid in 2001 she took some time off from public life. She wanted to relax and take it easy. No matter the reason, she missed out on quite a few years of prime acting.

Meg Ryan Talks About Adoption But "The Women" Still Sucks Ass

Meg Ryan Balances Work/Home Life

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Meg Ryan Talks About Adoption But "The Women" Still Sucks Ass

Karl Erikson — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:05:00 GMT

Meg Ryan, ex movie darling, is back in the movies again. The mother of Jack Henry, 16, with Dennis Quad, and adopted Daisy True, 3, stars in the new movie "The Women." She sat down with the Los Angeles Times and talked about her career and family.

Ryan, 46, hasn't been working much of late. Instead, she's been traveling. She adopted her second child, Daisy, from China in 2006 and spends most of her time with her and Jack. "I've been famous since I was a teenager. There are a lot of empty spaces in that," she says, elusively. "I just feel like I've been filling in the cracks a little bit. I feel very fortunate, very free. I haven't had any big desire to work."

When talking about Daisy, Meg gets her wallet out and removes the original photograph that the orphanage gave her of Daisy. She says, "I always thought I'd do it. It's such a deliberate act, this adoption, as opposed to getting pregnant. You have to be very, very awake."

Did she feel like she was rescuing a child by adopting her? "It wasn't that. I just saw that face and I knew we were just related. It taught me a lot about any expectations you have in life. Just toss them away. Throw them out."

Kind of like she did with her old lips, I guess. I used to have such a crush on Meg until she went and fucked up her lips. *sigh*

By the way, "The Women" also stars Annette Bening, Eva Mendes, Debra Messing, and Jada Pinkett Smith, and the film opens today. The critics are blasting the shit out of it. In fact, some critics are saying that "The Women" is SO bad it sets back Chick Flicks several hundred years. I'm not even making that up. Rotten Tomatoes is currently scoring the movie with a miserable 7% freshness rating. That's like "Ishtar" bad.

Some snippets of the reviews?

The L.A. Times: "It's hard to say what's sadder, that The Women's intended audience had to wait 14 years for a film like this or that that long wait has been almost for naught."

Filmcritic.com: "No cliché, no matter how it screams and pleads for mercy, makes it out of this baby untapped."

Minneapolis Star Tribune: "Despite its proud legacy and promising cast, The Women is a miscarriage of comedy."

New York Daily News: "Is it an exaggeration to call The Women the worst movie of the year? Well, yeah, probably. But it may be the most disappointing, given all the effort that went into it."

The Times (U.K.): "A costly and bemusing disaster. Dull is too kind a word."

Yeah, I'll be rushing out to see THAT. No question. *cough*

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Olympic Parenting: Oksana Chusovitina and Alisher

Whit Honea — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:27:00 GMT

This is Oksana Chusovitina's son Alisher. He and his mom have been one of the highlights of the Olympics.

His mother is a 33-year-old gymnast which makes her about twenty years older than the girls competing for China. She has competed in five Olympics for 3 different nations.

The story about Alisher is what really sets her apart. Alisher was diagnosed with leukemia and as her country of Uzbekistan was not sufficiently prepared to help him she went, with the help of her friend the German gymnastics coach, to Germany for treatment. The rest is, as they say, history, and Alisher's story is a happy one.

I love the Olympics.

Olympic Parenting: Robyn and Jordan Ah Mow-Santos

Whit Honea — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:29:00 GMT

United States volleyball player Robyn Mokihana Ah Mow-Santos spent a moment with her son Jordan Nohili Ah Mow-Santos after beating the China team at the Beijing Olympics.

Go, U.S.A.!

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David Beckham Is Going To The Olympics

trix — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:03:00 GMT

I have watched more of the Olympics this year more than ever and I will definitely be watching the finale this year, even if I have to TIVO it. Why, because David Beckham is going to be the surprise guest according to People Magazine.

"David is going to be in the surprise finale. They always have a segment to do the handover, to showcase the next city to host the Olympics, He was very involved in the London bid to get it, and as a Londoner he is incredibly proud that the Olympics will be in London," the source added. "He is passionate about it and looking forward to the games in 2012."

It should be fun to watch the handoff of hosting duties since he is known worldwide as a soccer star and sex symbol. I also wonder how England is going to try to top China in the opening ceremonies. We should probably all buy our tickets now.

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Going For Gold-Up Next, Babies

trix — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:22:00 GMT

Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh are going for Olympic gold again. I have been watching the Beach Volleyball portion of the Olympics and have been amazed at the level of play and how quickly it seems they are plowing through some of the competition and of course, the fact that they look awesome in those tiny little bikinis.

I was watching the other night and heard the part of their story in which the announcer talked about their desire for kids and I was enjoying the match too much to be bothered to get up and write about it, so thank you LA Times for doing that.

Both women have expressed the desire to take a little time off from tournament play to work on the next big project, getting pregnant. When asked about future plans they said, "hopefully, we'll both be pregnant. Pregnant, but with two gold medals.

Treanor said, "I don't want to throw the R-word in there, but I mean, I haven't had a kid, I don't know," May-Treanor said. "Priorities change, and it's tough what we do, traveling internationally and domestically, and if I feel like I can come back two years down the road or whatever and want to give it a go, great."

The women are well on their way to their way to a second gold medal but did say that, "the greatest accomplishment of all is having a baby,"

Here's hoping they keep on the path of winning gold medals and we'll throw some baby wishes their way.

Misty May-Treanor & Kerri Walsh Get The Gold, Now They Want to Get Pregnant

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How We're Dealing With Our Loss: Steven Curtis Chapman

trix — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 19:04:00 GMT

The Chapman family has, over the last couple of months, been dealing with a tragedy that no parent should ever have to deal with, the death of a child. I have two kids myself, and I can't even think about the possibility of something happening to them. I believe that all parents would agree that they feel the same way.

Steven Curtis Chapman visited "Good Morning America" and shared with us how his family is coping and the challenges they face on a day to day basis.

“My son said the other day, ‘We are a family … of great faith. But we’re a family with a lot of questions.’ But that’s what faith is. It’s living with the questions. It doesn’t mean you have the answers,” the Christian singer said on "Good Morning America."

Steve admitted one of his greatest challenges is mourning the loss of his daughter while consoling his remaining five children.

“While we are grieving … there is a hope that we’re anchored to, in the midst of just what sometimes seems unbearable.”

I can't imagine the pain they are going through and the sadness the are feeling. My heart goes out to the family.

Maria will never be forgotten.

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Dear Sharon Stone- Karma's A Bitch

trix — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:09:00 GMT

I hope that Sharon Stone has good lawyer because she's facing one heck of a huge lawsuit.

New York Lawyer Ming Hai is gunning for Sharon for her remarks after the China earthquake that resulted in the loss of 67,000 lives.

He wants more apologies from her and is threatining to sue her for the emotional distress she caused the families of ones that died or were injured in the quake.

Attorney Ming Hai says: "For the families who have lost their loved ones or lost limbs or suffered severe injuries, your... statement and act has caused extreme emotional distress."

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$275,000 Donated In Wake of Maria Sue Chapman's Death

Sassy Smith — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 12:10:00 GMT

Maria Sue, 5, daughter of Christian singer Steven Curtis Chapman, passed away on May 21 after being accidently hit by a SUV driven by her older brother. And in the wake of her passing, people have generously given to Shaohannah's Hope, the non-profit organization founded by the Chapman family to provide adoption assistance to families and children who need it. The Chapmans adopted three daughters from China, including little Maria. The family asked that in lieu of flowers, donations could be sent to Shaohannah's Hope for Maria's Miracle Fund in honor of their daughter.

Executive director Scott Hasenbalg said, “It’s really, obviously, secondary to the mourning that is going on, but we know that this ministry will be a source of healing for the Chapmans as we carry out the mission. The outpouring of support has been incredible and we’re grateful.

“We know it will be put to good use because the stakes are too high not to,” he says.

“We are now rolling up our sleeves and beginning to work hard so we don’t miss out on ensuring that we are good stewards of the money that people have so generously given to us.”

Everyone, including staff of the organization and ministry are grieving.

“We are all just trying to put one foot in front of another. Maria was like a little sister to many of us. We have a culture of family within our ministry. We want to honor her. We want to honor God and we want to honor the Chapman family and really go from success to significance because Maria's life was significant to all of us."

The Chapman family, with the help of the board of directors, will best decide how to spend the donations.

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Statement From Steven Curtis Chapman Family

Funeral For Little Maria Chapman & Pastor Releases Statement

Maria Sue Chapman Fund To Help Orphaned Children

Sassy Smith — Sat, 24 May 2008 21:09:00 GMT

Even in the wake of a family tragedy, Steven Curtis Chapman wants to help others and bring orphaned children to loving families, who are wanting to open their arms to a child in need. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any gifts be donated to the site in his daughter's name - Maria's Miracle Fund.

This story is so heartbreaking, the loss of a sweet 5-year-old girl, yet the Chapman family has a strong faith in God and I'm certain they will pull through and be stronger for it, albeit changed forever.

They are a family, although grieving, who are intent on helping others. For more information on Maria's Miracle Fund, click here. If you would simply like to leave a message of condolence to the Chapmans, you can do so here.

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Statement From Steven Curtis Chapman Family

Funeral For Little Maria Chapman & Pastor Releases Statement

Sassy Smith — Fri, 23 May 2008 18:03:00 GMT

The world doesn't seem right when a child dies. Five year old Maria Chapman, daughter of gospel singer Steven Curtis Chapman, passed away after being struck by a vehicle driven by her older brother. The Chapman's pastor, Scotty Smith told CBN News that the outpouring of love and support for the family is overwhelming and spoke of the grief the family is experiencing. Of the son who hit Maria he said:

"He understandably is just devastated. Their beautiful home has a couple of bends in the road. It just was totally an accident and this young man's heart is crushed."

Mr. Smith has been a friend of the family's for over 20 years. He urges people not to forget Maria's brother in their prayers.

"I encourage all to just redouble their prayers. because we all can predict how the enemy will try and whisper in his heart," he said.

Visitation for Maria will start today, May 23 at the Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville. Her memorial service will be held Saturday, May 24 at 11 a.m.

I hope Maria's brother can forgive himself and know that he has thousands upon thousands of people praying for him.

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Daughter of Steven Curtis Chapman Hit, Killed By Car

Video of Maria Sue Chapman Posted By Family

Statement From Steven Curtis Chapman Family

Sassy Smith — Fri, 23 May 2008 02:33:00 GMT

Steven Curtis Chapman and wife Mary Beth are grieving the loss of their precious daughter, Maria Sue Chapman. Chapman's manager, Jim Houser, has released the following statement on behalf of the family:

“Maria Sue Chapman, adopted and youngest daughter to Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman, was killed in a tragic accident in the family driveway on Wednesday evening. She was LifeFlighted to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital but for only reasons God can explain she went home to Him ... not to Franklin as we all so desperately wanted.

"Your prayers are needed for all in the Chapman family. This is a family who has so generously loved and given to so many. Just hours before this close knit family was celebrating the engagement of the oldest daughter Emily Chapman, and were just hours away from a graduation party marking Caleb Chapman's completion of high school. Now, they are preparing to bury a child who blew out 5 candles on a birthday cake less than 10 days ago. These words are unthinkable to type. And yet we trust in a God who was not surprised by this and because of Jesus I am certain through faith in Him we will see Maria again.”

Rest in peace little Maria.

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Video of Maria Sue Chapman Posted By Family

sweatpantsmom — Fri, 23 May 2008 00:40:00 GMT

A video of Christian star Steven Curtis Chapman's 5-year old daughter Maria was posted by the family on Thursday. Maria Sue Chapman was killed in a tragic car accident on Wednesday after being accidentally hit by an SUV driven by her brother.

I have to admit I had never heard of Chapman before I read this tragic story yesterday. But I don't think anyone can watch this video of a vibrant Maria Sue and her obviously devoted father and not feel incredibly sad.

A blog for condolences for the Chapman family has been created here.

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Daughter of Steven Curtis Chapman Hit, Killed By Car

sweatpantsmom — Thu, 22 May 2008 04:43:00 GMT

The five-year-old daughter of gospel star Steven Curtis Chapman was struck and killed Wednesday by a car driven by her brother, MSNBC is reporting.

The girl, Maria, was struck in the driveway of the family's home Wednesday afternoon by a Toyota Land Cruiser driven by her teenage brother who apparently didn't see the girl. She later died from her injuries at a local hospital.

Several family members witnessed the accident, which occurred in Williamson County, just south of Nashville.

Grammy Award-winning Chapman and his wife were dedicated to promoting international adoption and have three daughters from China, including Maria. The couple also have three biological children.

Our thoughts go out to the Chapman family.

See a moving video of Chapman and his daughter Maria here.

Miley Cyrus' Parents are to Blame: The World According to Jamie Lee Curtis

Whit Honea — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:49:00 GMT

Jamie Lee Curtis knows a thing or two about posing topless. Of course the uproar over her doing so was that it was for the cover of the AARP magazine, and apparently she's too old for such frivolity. Miley Cyrus, at 15, posed pseudo-topless for Vanity Fair. She's too young.

Americans like our topless models in the 18 - 40 range.

Jamie Lee Curtis is laying the blame on Miley's parents. That isn't to say that Annie Leibovitz didn't go a bit far in her attempt at art, and yes, Miley should have realized that her posing for the pictures in question would cause her career some unwanted criticism. They deserve their share of the responsibility.

People are also bitching about Disney to the point that they felt the need to comment. Disney has nothing to do with it. That's like Nerve Media being blamed for me posing for those awkward photos last weekend. Hey, I needed the money. I didn't call Nerve to okay it, and Disney didn't have any say in Miley's spread.

But I digress. Here's what Jamie Lee Curtis wrote in The Huffington Post:

I woke up this morning concerned about the world food shortage and Korean defectors attempting self immolation in protest of Beijing and was astonished at the amount of attention a young woman named Miley Cyrus was getting for a topless, or shall I say backless, photograph in Vanity Fair.

Just to connect the dots, I too have weathered a recent bout of hysteria over a supposed topless, or shall I say strapless, photograph in a magazine. In my case it was an understanding that the photo in question be shoulders up regardless if I was wearing a suit of armor, chastity belt, wet suit, strapless bra or nothing. It is, was and will always be irrelevant and only became an issue when it was publicized as "topless". All the nipple loving/leering people wanted to know...was it true? Kids I know asked their parents and me if I had posed topless. Saturday Night Live in a funny parody alluded to it as well as the efficacy of Activia yogurt and we all had a good laugh and it sold magazines and it is/was over. Now this. (Video Below)

Apparently young Ms. Cyrus has apologized for something she was told would be artistic and now feels embarrassed about. I feel for her. Of course she is embarrassed. She is a young girl. She shouldn't have to deal with any of this. I don't feel that she was duped. I know the integrity of Ms. Liebovitz and the magazine and I know there were people present at the shoot that should have been looking out to make sure that this didn't happen. In the offending photo she looks tousled and soft and vulnerable and yes...even sexy. She is fifteen after all, and the word sex is starting to come up. I seem to remember a fourteen/fifteen year old Brooke Shields commenting that nothing came between her and her Calvins. There would be no problem if Ms. Cyrus doesn't represent something that is counterintuitive to that image.

In the article in the New York Times Business Section, a Disney executive is quoted, saying "For Miley Cyrus to be a 'good girl' is now a business decision for her. Parents have invested in her godliness. If she violates that trust, she won't get it back." In the world of constant scrutiny how can a young person not violate this and develop a mind, body and spirit of their own? Look at the '50s and the idols of that time. Many gay men with beards...sham marriages. Young stars trying out their sexuality secretly. My own mother (pre-show business) was married at 14 to be able to explore her own passions.

Today's generation of performers have had to navigate the treacherous shoals of adolescence in full frontal viewberty [sic] of the peering voyeurism of the media and it's voyeuristic participants. We have watched them as they stumble out of the safety of childhood, not that being a professional actor as a child is safe, but that is another blog, into the glare of celebrity, rehab, prison, teen pregnancy and now this, a backless shot of a young girl. It was called "artistic'. If we keep a young person's natural sexuality in check during their performing years what happens to it? It has to come out. Daniel Radcliffe is starring in Equus which includes nudity and parodied his natural urges (hilariously) on Ricky Gervais' EXTRAS. He has had to carry the weight and morals of Harry Potter and Warner Brothers and can now, as Harry has grown up and the series is nearing its end, tread lightly into adult fare and explore his art.

When these young people get all dressed up for award show red-carpet events don't we all comment how beautiful, stunning and grown-up they look in their strapless/backless dresses and heels and tousled hair? None of this is new. None of this should be news. But it is news because it is a business. It is all Business. It is called Show Business. Show Abyss-ness! I call it Show-OFF Business. You throw a child into the jaws of a business and they will get eaten.

I know how Miley feels. I too was a little embarrassed by my recent topless "scandal" and the subsequent parodies, but I am an adult woman. I protected myself during the shoot and I can take the heat. I only wish that her guardians had protected her.

Spying on the Neighbors: 3-15-08

Whit Honea — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 23:23:00 GMT

Crap, I forgot to beware today.

Naomi and Liev shop for bargains (Celebrity Moms)

Amanda and Frances at Barney's (Celebrity Baby Scoop)

Ryan Church welcomes son (Celebrity Baby Blog)

McDempsey at the car show (ASL)

China vs. Harry Connick, Jr. (TMZ)

Nicole Richie is looking good (Perez Hilton)

David Beckham's Condoms

Sassy Smith — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:03:00 GMT

What an honor to have a condom named after you! No, not me - David Beckham! There apparently is a brand of condoms named after soccer star David Beckham and they've taken the Chinese contraceptive market by storm.

The condoms aren't being personally endorsed by Beckham, however the makers of said condoms assure users that they "will score in the bedroom like David does on the pitch." This particular brand now sells more than it's competitors.

But not everyone is happy about the condoms. Chinese fans of the LA Galaxy star, want the them banned.

The Sun quotes one fan as saying, "We do not want Beckham to think the Chinese people are disrespecting him. We love him here."

David's agent Simon Oliveria said, "It's not an official brand."

Hey what's wrong with promoting safe sex? David should embrace his condom fame as should his fans!

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Rachel Covey Wishes Your Dog an Enchanted Christmas

Whit Honea — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:47:00 GMT

Rachel Covey from Disney's Enchanted, was in the holiday spirit at Animal Magazine's "Toys for Dogs" benefit in New York.

I hope those dog toys aren't from China.

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Britney Spears Adopting Two Girls And Planning Her Funeral?

Sassy Smith — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:02:00 GMT

There are reports that Britney Spears, aka TRAINWRECK, is adopting two children. Sources say that Spears has chosen to adopt twin girls from China, 6 years old and is just finalizing the details. Here's my problem with this: We're talking about Britney. Britney Spears. A woman, who can't even look after the two sons she produced with Kevin Federline, yet an adoption agency saw her fit enough to adopt twins? Pfftt. Spears wouldn't even qualify for adopting a freakin' Cabbage Patch Doll, let alone, TWO HUMAN BEINGS. A source said, the girls from China would "fill the void" left by her losing custody of her sons, Sean Preston, 2, and Jayden James,1. Ah okay. They're kids, not shoes for petesake. You don't just "replace" people. Please let this NOT BE TRUE.

In other earth shattering, head shaking, eye rolling, Britney news, she's allegedly dropped 50 grand on planning her own funeral. I guess it's not unusual to plan ahead, although I don't know too many 26 year olds, that plan their own funeral arrangements at such a young age. However, why doesn't Spears spend that kind of money on, say, rehab, so she can get her life together, get her boys back, and LIVE, rather than planning her death? She's just so bizarre.

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