FameCrawler : playoffs

Ellen Pompeo and Chris Ivery Get Game

sweatpantsmom — Fri, 29 May 2009 20:35:00 GMT

Ellen Pompeo and husband Chris Ivery were enjoying watching the L.A. Lakers trounce the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday at the Staples Center. I'm sure they're just as happy at the fact that Pompeo is pregnant with the couple's first child. And even happier that the baby wasn't due during the playoffs.

They both look like they are watching one of Kobe's three-pointers sail over the heads of the Nuggets, right into the basket. Either that or Jack Nicholson was caught dancing on the JumboTron again.

Here's another shot of Pompeo and her growing baby bump. Wonder if she's trying to score tickets for tonight's game?

Oh, and GO LAKERS.

This post does not necessarily reflect the views or team preference of all FameCrawler writers, although it should because the Lakers are clearly the better team.

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Updated: Mavericks Star Dirk Nowitzki's Ex Cristal Taylor IS Pregnant

Sassy Smith — Fri, 29 May 2009 15:03:00 GMT

Cristal Taylor, 37, who is currently in jail for allegedly trespassing in Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki's home, is pregnant. She had claimed to be expecting Nowitzki's baby (and said the two were engaged) but wasn't believed. However, medical records prove Taylor is telling the truth, at least about the pregnancy.

But - the records do not show paternity. That will obviously require another test.

From the Dallasnews.com:

The off-court drama surrounding Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki took a new turn Tuesday, when medical records obtained by The Dallas Morning News confirmed his ex-girlfriend's claim that she took a pregnancy test and it came back positive.

Cristal Taylor, 37, and Nowitzki's attorney had spent the last week in a war of words over her assertion that she was tested and found to be pregnant when she was jailed after her arrest this month. After she went public in The News, the attorney issued a statement questioning whether she had even been tested.

The following day, last Friday, Taylor responded by offering to take a polygraph test. During that face-to-face jailhouse interview, she also readily signed a release form, giving The News access to her medical records. Federal laws prevent the disclosure of such records without the patient's consent.

Officials at the Dallas County Jail and Parkland Memorial Hospital provided the document Tuesday afternoon. The record showed that Taylor was administered a pregnancy test and that the result was positive. Pregnancy tests do not determine paternity. Taylor has told The News that she and Nowitzki were engaged and that he is the only man with whom she has had sex in the last seven years.

"I can't wait until you get those results," she told a News reporter Friday. "I know they won't lie. Can you hurry up and get them?"

Robert Hart, Nowitzki's attorney said in a written statement after hearing the news:

"This is all new information to us. We have previously submitted written requests through her Beaumont attorney for an independent pregnancy test as well as authorization for release of medical records. We have yet to receive any response.

"We would like to reiterate that if her statements as to her pregnancy are true, Dirk will do whatever can be done to ensure the well-being of the child."

Let's hope all involved think of that unborn baby and do what is in his (or her) best interest!

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Dirk Nowitzki's Jailed Fiance Is Pregnant

Dirk Nowitzki's Lawyer Doesn't Think Christa is Pregnant

T.I. Sells Out Before Heading To Jail

trix — Tue, 26 May 2009 16:32:00 GMT

Rapper T.I. tried everything. He filed every appeal he could, but to no avail. The judge said no, and T.I will report to the prison in Arkansas today.

He was filing the appeals to try to secure a secure cell in the minimum security prison closer to his home in Atlanta.

The judge said no, and he will report to the prison in Arkansas today.

T.I. wanted to go out in style and threw a, T.I.'s Final Goodbye Bash, party which sold out.

16,000 concert goers showed up to show their support for the rapper. Soulja Boy helped him say goodbye in style.

T.I. said, "I'm doing the best I can to get out there, man, and put something positive on these young kids, man. I try my best. I need y'all help, though."

Hopefully he's learned from this whole deal. You just can't buy unregistered machine guns and silencers without getting in trouble.

T.I. Goes To Jail - Won't See His Family For a Year

Dirk Nowitzki's Jailed Fiance Is Pregnant

Dirk Nowitzki's Fiance Arrested?

Dirk Nowitzki's Lawyer Doesn't Think Christa is Pregnant

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Mavericks' Star Dirk Nowitzki: Cristal Taylor Insists She's Pregnant With His Baby!

Sassy Smith — Mon, 25 May 2009 12:03:00 GMT

Dallas Mavericks' star Dirk Nowitzki, who dated Sybille Gerer for 10 years before finally going their separate ways in 2002, said he would someday like to be a father: "I surely want to start a family and have kids, but I cannot imagine it happening before I become 30." Well, Dirk is now 30 and it looks like he's going to be a daddy - with Cristal Taylor, who is or was his fiance. She's currently in the Jefferson County Correctional Facility after being arrested earlier this month at Nowitzki's home for allegedly trespassing.

Nowitzki isn't talking but Taylor is. She gave her first face-to-face interview since being arrested and wants to clear some things up: namely her pregnancy claim. Cristal insists she is pregnant with Dirk's baby and she wants the world to know. She says Dirk wanted her to stop taking Depo-Provera (birth control shot) so they could "work on having a baby."

Here is an article written by Brad Townsend for Dallasnews.com:

Through the glass of visitation booth No. 48, Cristal Taylor's hazel eyes flashed varying emotions. Desperation. Confusion. But, mostly, anger.

On Friday, a day after Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki's attorney publicly doubted Taylor's claim that she is pregnant, Taylor fought back during her first face-to-face interview since her May 6 arrest at Nowitzki's home.

Well, as face-to-face as a prisoner in the Jefferson County Correctional Facility is allowed to get to a visitor.

"I'm willing to take a polygraph test on anything I state; can they do the same?" she asked of Nowitzki and his attorney, Robert Hart. "This is getting outrageous. It's turning into such drama."

On Monday, Taylor told The Dallas Morning News that Dallas County jail officials gave her a pregnancy test as part of a routine screening.

But jail officials and a spokesperson from Parkland Hospital, which monitors prisoner medical needs, said pregnancy tests are only given if there are pre-existing circumstances.

On Friday, Taylor altered her version. She said a jail official asked her how long it had been since her last menstrual cycle, to which she replied she couldn't remember. "That's when they said, 'I want you to urinate in the cup for me.' "

On Monday, Taylor said she believed she was about 4 ½ weeks pregnant. On Friday, she said she thought the reporter was referring to how long she had been pregnant at the time of the May 6 test. She said she now believes she is nearly seven weeks pregnant.

But Taylor, 37, reiterated her claim that she took two pregnancy tests at Dallas County jail, and that both turned positive results.

In a statement he issued Thursday, Hart said, "We have been told that she was not administered a pregnancy test." Privacy laws prevent law enforcement and hospital officials from releasing such medical records without the patient's consent.

Hart declined to comment Friday when asked to clarify that statement and respond to Taylor's counterclaims. Hart also had said, "As with all things coming from this woman's mouth, we are highly skeptical."

Taylor said her mother and sister called to inform her of Hart's comments. Taylor said she left Hart a voice message demanding an explanation.

"But I don't want to talk to an attorney," she said. "An attorney did not help me make this child. Dirk did."

As of Friday, Nowitzki still had not commented on Taylor's pregnancy claim, which she first made Monday night in a prison phone call to The Dallas Morning News. In his statement, Hart assured that in the "remote" chance Taylor is pregnant, "Dirk will do whatever can be done to ensure the well-being of the child."

Taylor, who previously told The News that she and Nowitzki had lived together for 1 ½ years and became engaged on New Year's Eve, wondered why Nowitzki himself hasn't spoken.

When informed Nowitzki flew from Dallas to Germany on Thursday, Taylor closed her eyes, and her shoulders drooped.

"He's good at running," she said. "But, I mean, he can run to Germany and run to Austria, or wherever. But me and his kid are still going to be here."

During the last three weeks, Mavericks fans have come to recognize Taylor from a YouTube video and less-than-flattering mugshots.

At 2 p.m. Friday, she entered visitation booth No. 48, a cinder-blocked room roughly 10 feet long and half as wide, with stationary metal stools and counters separated by glass and a two-way speaker.

Wearing an orange jumpsuit, she was strikingly tall, about 5-10, and wore a long ponytail, tied with a piece of string. She nodded and smiled, then sat down.

"I keep crying myself to sleep at night," she said. "I'm praying to God that I will wake up and find out it's just a nightmare. I dream that Dirk is going to come in and ask me if I'm ready for dinner.

"But I keep waking up in hell, over and over again."

Taylor said she doesn't understand how Nowitzki and/or his attorney can deny the possibility that she might be pregnant.

She said that through most of the 1 ½ years she lived with Nowitzki, she took a birth control shot called Depo-Provera. But she said that about three months ago, Nowitzki told her, "That's the last shot, so we can work on having a baby."

Said Taylor: "We were sleeping together almost every day. What did he think was going to happen?"

According to Federal Drug Administration literature, Depo-Provera injections cause a resting state in ovaries. Taylor noted that after she stopped injections, she experienced at least one spotty menstrual cycle, which she said is why she told Dallas jail officials she couldn't recall her last full cycle.

According to the FDA, missed or spotty cycles are a side effect of Depo-Provera.

"Dirk is a grown man," Taylor said. "Why is he having a lawyer doing his talking for him? I'm shocked at Dirk. Shocked. I love him with all my heart, and I'm appreciative of what we've had, but I don't get it."

Of Hart's statement that Nowitzki would "ensure the well-being of the child" if Taylor is pregnant, she said, "He made this baby with me. Taking care of it isn't the honorable thing; it's the law. If he doesn't do what he calls the 'honorable thing,' he should be sitting where I am."

The Jefferson County Correctional Facility sits on a desolate stretch of Highway 69, just inside the Beaumont city limit.

Taylor is one of 20 female prisoners sharing a block. She said guards and fellow prisoners have been kind. She is prisoner No. 16. Many, she said, refer to her as "Miss Nowitzki."

One of the facility's assistant chiefs, Jeff Theriot, said he has had a "ton" of media and visitor requests for Taylor.

"She's like a celebrity in here," he said. "We haven't had anyone like that in a long, long time."

So, who is telling the truth? Cristal? Or is Dirk being set up - perhaps Taylor thought she could get money from him if she said she's pregnant? But that plan only works if a) you really are pregnant and b) it's the baby of the guy you're trying to get money from. I suppose we'll find out in the next few months if she actually gives birth and then paternity is determined. If Nowitzki is the father, then he needs to step up and take responsibility.

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Dirk Nowitzki's Lawyer Doesn't Think Christa is Pregnant

Rob Lowe Loves This Game!

Whit Honea — Sun, 24 May 2009 20:14:00 GMT

Rob Lowe and his son John had some pretty sweet seats during the Lakers-Rockets, Game 7.

The way the Lakers are playing they may be able to use them for another Game 7 soon.

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Dirk Nowitzki's Lawyer Doesn't Think Christa is Pregnant

trix — Sat, 23 May 2009 19:02:00 GMT

Dirk Nowitzki has to be crossing his fingers and hoping that Cristal/Christa really isn't pregnant.

His lawyer doesn't believe she is pregnant for a couple of reasons. 1. As soon as she was arrested her friend ran to Dirk's house to tell anyone that would listen, that Christa was pregnant. 2. Christa said she didn't even know that she was pregnant until the she was tested at the jail, twice.

There are other things that could lead to doubts. The fact that she is a con woman ranks right up there at the top of the list.

She, once arrested, was transfered to Beaumont, because she violated her probation. She was on probation for forgery, fraud, theft of service and who knows what else.

Of course, if she is pregnant with Dirk's baby, the baby will be well taken care of, especially if he were to get custody.

Let's hope everything works out for the best for all concerned.

Dirk Nowitzki's Fiance Arrested

Dirk Nowitzki's Jailed Fiance Is Pregnant

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Tom Cruise And Connor - Bonding

trix — Sat, 23 May 2009 16:35:00 GMT

Tom Cruise and Connor spent some quality time together at the Laker/Nuggets game.

Connor looks thrilled doesn't he?

Will he and Isabella go to Australia with Tom, Katie and Suri? Of course they would go to Australia after their mom Nicole moves to Tennessee.

It's Murphy's Law alright.

Katie Holmes Tragedy

Katie Holmes Is Leaving Tom !?!

Katie Holmes' Leading Role Takes Her Away

Katie Holmes Sets a Bad Example For Suri

Katie Holmes And Suri - Idol Fans

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New Mighty Ducks Hatched!

Whit Honea — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:25:00 GMT

Not one, but two(2) of the Anaheim Ducks welcomed new babies last week- on the same day!

Both Todd Marchant and his wife Caroline, and Francois Beauchemin and his wife Marie, welcomed sons on Monday- an off day between NHL playoff games. Now that's timing.

Congrats to the Ducks!

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Spying on the Neighbors: 1-09-09

Whit Honea — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:06:00 GMT

I am so ready for some football.

Posh kids (Celebrity Baby Scoop)

Ray Liotta admits to murder (TMZ)

Alba's pajama party (Just Jared)

What a View (Jezebel)

Radical Obama (Scanner)

Kidman not kidding (Gossip Girls)

Spying on the Neighbors: 1-04-09

Whit Honea — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:05:00 GMT

I love the playoffs.

Nicole and Joel (Jezebel)

Jessica and Honor (Knocked Up Celebs)

Smears on Spears (Perez Hilton)

MJH and her mama's boy (Celebrity Baby Blog)

Balloons for Suri (TomKat Crazy)

Mike Cameron and Wife Welcome Daughter

Whit Honea — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:33:00 GMT

Mike Cameron of the Milwaukee Brewers missed the birth of his new baby. No, it wasn't intentional. His new daughter, Lilo, was born a month early.

His wife JaBreka and the baby are doing fine.

The couple have three other children.

Said Cameron, "I have no idea why it happened so early, but it did and it's a blessing. I'm in awe about it a little bit."

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Ray Allen's Son: A Hard Week

Whit Honea — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:20:00 GMT

Boston Celtic star Ray Allen had to take an overnight flight to make Game 6 of the NBA Finals after staying in Los Angeles with his youngest son who has been hospitalized.

The Celtics have not released any information on Allen's son, but it is believed that he has been in the hospital for 3 days after being admitted for medical testing.

Despite fatigue Allen has started Game 6, but has missed a good portion of the first half (at the time of this post) due to an apparent eye injury.

Hope your boy is okay, Ray.

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Chris Tucker Fingers the Lakers One Last Time

Whit Honea — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:40:00 GMT

I've had this picture of Chris Tucker and his son Destin on the back burner since Sunday and I figured I best post it now while there's still a reason to wear those foam fingers.

Boston has only lost one game at home the entire playoffs, and on top of that I don't see them dropping two games in a row. Then again, what the hell do I know?

Back to the Tuckers, Destin looks like a sweet kid, doesn't he? I wonder if he ever gets a word in when hanging with Dad.

Spying on the Neighbors: 6-5-08

Whit Honea — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:57:00 GMT

Celtics by 6. I'm feeling it.

Halle Berry baby video (ASL)

Cynthia Nixon talks kids (Celebrity Baby Blog)

Cynthia Nixon signs stuff (Jezebel)

Charlie Sheen is so sweet (Perez Hilton)

Christina defends the dirrty (Celebrity Baby Scoop)

Spying on the Neighbors: 6-2-08

Whit Honea — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:55:00 GMT

Celtics in 6. Write it down.

Violet Affleck and Jen Garner, strollin' (Jezebel)

Hudson and Armstrong like food (Perez Hilton)

A Liu and Black panda (Gossip Girls)

Cox shakes Aniston, finally (ASL)

Stiller, Downey, Black: The Band (BWE)

Téa Leoni and kids (Celebrity Baby Scoop)

Iron Man is a Lakers Fan

Whit Honea — Mon, 05 May 2008 20:07:00 GMT

Tony Stark, aka, Iron Man, aka, Robert Downey, Jr., and his son Indio, aka... just Indio, went to a NBA playoff game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Utah Jazz.

It's good to see Downey on top of his game, and judging by his seats, the Lakers' game as well.

BTW, did I mention that Iron Man was awesome?

Robert Downey, Jr., Wants More Iron Babies

What Is Up With Gwyneth And All Those Hooker Shoes?

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Shaq and Will Ferrell: The Lost Episode

Whit Honea — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:35:00 GMT

For some reason this SNL clip of Shaquille O'Neal and Will Ferrell never made it the airwaves. It features two of our favorite dads in a touching moment not unlike that between father and son. Or something like that.

I just wish Shaq could have cared for the ball as well as he does Will. Basketball is dead to me now.

Photo: SI

See more vides at Funny or Die

Spike Lee with Son Jackson

Whit Honea — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:44:00 GMT

Spike Lee has a lot of free time lately, what with the Knicks not being anywhere near the NBA playoffs.

He is spending it wisely by hanging with his son Jackson. Good call, Spike.

Spying on the Neighbors: 4-26-08

Whit Honea — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:40:00 GMT

It looks like the Suns also set.

John Travolta has something on his lip (ASL)

Rebecca Woolf's new book is making some noise (DadCentric)

Brad Pitt uses protection (Just Jared)

Gavin and Gwen on the pier (Celebrity Baby Blog)

Pam Anderson fights for animals (Gossip Girls)

Beckham Boys Love Kobe

Whit Honea — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:30:00 GMT

David Beckham decided to stay out of trouble and bring the boys to the game. Nice move, Becks.

The boys are all decked out in Kobe Bryant's jersey, or as the kids call him, MVP.

David looks so happy with his boys, his basketball, and his Bryant that I'm not even going to beat the wolfman facial hair stuff into the ground. It just wouldn't be right.

Photo: Celebs and Bubs

Kevin Garnett Welcomes New Baby and a Win

Whit Honea — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:08:00 GMT

This is a good week for Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics. His team is on fire and looking to roll past Atlanta in the first round of the NBA playoffs, and his wife reportedly gave birth to their first child. It's a good time to be Kevin Garnett- or a Boston fan. MVP, anyone?

Source: ESPN

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David Beckham Really Likes Miller Lite and/or Ass

Whit Honea — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:28:00 GMT

We've been seeing a lot of pictures lately of David Beckham going to Lakers games. Usually he has Posh or the boys with him, but sometimes he gets a little time to himself to watch a game and check out the hot-assed beer girl. These are special moments, Becks, cherish them.

As a man that enjoys basketball, beer (better beer though) and looking at hot women when my wife isn't around, I understand that David has needs. I'm actually more concerned about the other men in the crowd. They act like they see short, tight, short, shorts up in their grill all the time. We're not buying it, fellas. You can stop watching the MVP and give Miss Miller Lite some of your attention. She seems nice.

I'm also a bit worried that Tommy might not like this side of David.

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Vancouver Canucks - Cutest Player Ever

Sassy Smith — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:37:00 GMT

She shoots, she scores - as the cutest Vancouver Canuck ever!

Ronja Sedin is the 2-year-old daughter of Canucks' left wing Daniel Sedin. Give the girl some duct tape and she can whip up a make-shift puck and slap that puppy around with her stick.

Vancouver didn't make it to the play-offs. Shucks. What can I say? I'm a Calgary fan. Go Flames!

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First Peek At Usher's Baby Boy!

Paul Pierce Welcomes Daughter

Whit Honea — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:54:00 GMT

Boston Celtic star Paul Pierce and his fiancee Julie Landrum are the proud parents of baby girl. Prianna Lee was born the morning of April 4th.

Obviously Pierce isn't used to playing for a contender or he would have kept his boys in check for a couple more months.

Congrats, and good luck.

Photo: Babyrazzi

GQ Presents the Most Whipped Husbands in the WORLD!

Whit Honea — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:34:00 GMT

GQ has compiled a list of men that have been subjected to the proverbial "p" whipping by their bossy and/or powerful women. Many of them are fathers as well. I think there is a big difference between being a dotting dad and wuss, I hope GQ took that into consideration.

That said, here's the list:

25. Mark Consuelos, wife Kelly Ripa
24. Rudolph Giuliani, wife Judy
23. Larry King, wife Shawn Southwick
22. Michael Douglas, wife Catherine Zeta-Jones
21. Seal, wife Heidi Klum
20. Kevin Smith (the Clerks director), wife Jennifer Schwalbach
19. Sergay Brin (34-year-old Google wunderkind), wife Anne Wojcicki
18. Ben Stiller, wife Christine Taylor
17. Gerald Levin (the former CEO of Time Warner), wife Laurie Perlman
16. Jack Welch (the former General Electric chair-man and CEO), wife Suzy Wetlaufer
15. Tim Burton, wife Helena Bonham Carter
14. Keith Urban, wife Nicole Kidman
13. Elton John, husband David Furnish
12. John Edwards, former presidential candidate, wife Elizabeth
11. Woody Allen, wife Soon-Yi Previn
10. Ashton Kutcher, wife Demi Moore -he's top 5 for sure
9. Howard Stern, wife Beth Ostrosky
8. Rupert Murdoch (Aussie billionaire), wife Wendi Deng
7. Kurt Warner (quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals), wife Brenda
6. Marc Anthony, wife Jennifer Lopez -shouldn't he be higher?
5. Josh Kelly, wife Katherine Heigl
4. Bill Gates, wife Melinda
3. Eminem, wife Kimberly
2. Doug Christie, wife Jackie
1. Guy Ritchie, wife Madonna

There is a slideshow at GQ that explains why each man made the list. It's pretty funny, at least it seems like it is, my wife wouldn't let me read it.

Photo: DWS

FameCrawler : playoffs

Ellen Pompeo and Chris Ivery Get Game

Updated: Mavericks Star Dirk Nowitzki's Ex Cristal Taylor IS Pregnant

T.I. Sells Out Before Heading To Jail

T.I.'s Sentenced Gets Reduced

T.I. Goes To Jail - Won't See His Family For a Year

Dirk Nowitzki's Jailed Fiance Is Pregnant

Dirk Nowitzki's Fiance Arrested?

Dirk Nowitzki's Lawyer Doesn't Think Christa is Pregnant

Mavericks' Star Dirk Nowitzki: Cristal Taylor Insists She's Pregnant With His Baby!

Rob Lowe Loves This Game!

Dirk Nowitzki's Lawyer Doesn't Think Christa is Pregnant

Tom Cruise And Connor - Bonding

Katie Holmes Is Leaving Tom !?!

Katie Holmes' Leading Role Takes Her Away

Katie Holmes Sets a Bad Example For Suri

Katie Holmes And Suri - Idol Fans

New Mighty Ducks Hatched!

Spying on the Neighbors: 1-09-09

Spying on the Neighbors: 1-04-09

Mike Cameron and Wife Welcome Daughter

Ray Allen's Son: A Hard Week

Chris Tucker Fingers the Lakers One Last Time

Spying on the Neighbors: 6-5-08

Spying on the Neighbors: 6-2-08

Iron Man is a Lakers Fan

Robert Downey, Jr. and the Heart of Iron Man

Robert Downey, Jr., Wants More Iron Babies

What Is Up With Gwyneth And All Those Hooker Shoes?

Shaq and Will Ferrell: The Lost Episode

Spike Lee with Son Jackson

Spying on the Neighbors: 4-26-08

Beckham Boys Love Kobe

Kevin Garnett Welcomes New Baby and a Win

David Beckham Really Likes Miller Lite and/or Ass

Vancouver Canucks - Cutest Player Ever

Paul Pierce Welcomes Daughter

GQ Presents the Most Whipped Husbands in the WORLD!