FameCrawler : terrible twos

Diana Krall Talks About The Joy Of Raising Twins

Josh loposer — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Diana Krall and Elvis Costello have two-year-old twin boys bouncing off the walls at their house, but rather than freak out an pop a bunch of Xanax (like I'd probably do), Krall says it's 'wonderful' and channels the experiences into her songwriting. According to her, the "domestic" experience is the inspiration behind her latest album Quiet Nights.

Instead of singing her usual blues standards, Diana's taken her "zany" lifestyle and used it to cultivate a warm peppy jazz album. Says Krall:

“You have two little boys leaping off the furniture who think they’re Buzz Lightyear while we’re practicing and playing. It’s just a happy house.”

It seems like watching your two-year-olds practicing karate kicks off the back of the couch might be a bit of a distraction -- especially when you're in the middle of a sultry jazz number, but whatever. I wonder who's music the boys like more, Elvis's or Diana's? It's hard to imagine two-year-olds having a deep appreciation for vocal jazz...

Diana and Elvis got married in 2003 and welcomed the twins Dexter Henry Lorcan, and Frank Harlan James on December 6, 2006. When asked about her latest album, here's what Diana had to say:

"I think [this album reflects my present] state of mind. It's not about loss, it's not preparing for loss. I'm not peeling grapes. Life has changed a lot and it's not just about performing and touring. It's motherhood and having a home for the first time, because I've always been on the road. So it's an incredible thing to be making Mickey Mouse pancakes in the morning while you're doing your interviews."

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Happy Birthday, DannieLynn!

Karl Erikson — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:34:00 GMT

Anna Nicole Smith's little girl, DannieLynn is 2 years old and really sparkles on this week's Us magazine cover. Just beautiful. The magazine comes out on the newstands Friday and discusses Larry Birkhead and DannieLynn struggling to move on without Anna Nicole.

Happy birthday, DannieLynn. Good to see you.

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Geri Halliwell's Bluebell is Spicy

Karen — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:03:00 GMT

After the taping of American Idol Gives Back, Geri Halliwell had a bit of trouble leaving from LAX. It wasn't security, or her passport though. It was 23 month old Bluebell Madonna. Bluebell was giving Mama a run for her patience by trying to bolt, screaming, then throwing herself on the floor.

Maybe celebrities are just like us after all. I've been known to wrangle a toddler or two with a hoodie.

Geri seemed to take it all in stride though. I'm just curious as to why she was chatting up the nanny instead of dumping the kid on her like other celebs do.

Tina Fey's Baby - Not So Much A Baby Anymore

Sassy Smith — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 21:05:00 GMT

Tina Fey gets to spend quite a bit more time with her 2 year old daughter Alice because of the writer's strike still going on. She's realizing her baby is not such a baby anymore.

"She's hilarious. She's really starting to talk in full sentences, and she has her opinions and she's a little bit learning to lie." Oh yes Tina, the smart ones always know how to lie!

"She's at this age where I'll say, 'I have to change your diaper,' and she'll say, 'No, no, because it's all gone. Diaper all gone.' And I'll say, 'That's a lie.' Or I'll say, 'Eat your vegetables,' and she'll say, 'No, I can't, they're dirty.' She's a very funny, sweet kid."

Fey is married to Jeff Richmond, a composer and he also commented on his daughter's precociousness and her expanding taste in music.

"She likes Mary Poppins," said Richmond, 47. "She sings 'Just a Spoonful of Sugar,' that's her tour de force. ... We were trying to teach her some Amy Winehouse the other day – just the 'No, no, no' part." Oh ya, teach your 2 year old about Amy Wino. Great.

On a brighter note, toddler Alice knows who Anderson Cooper is.

Tina is wanting to be working again, however, she's thankful to have the extra family time.

"I have 1,000 percent more time with Alice," said Fey. "I'm as tired as I was when I was working, because a 2-year-old will wear you out, but that's the only blessing in this strike situation for me." Oh yes, two year olds wear a motha out!

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