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Best of FameCrawler - Week of May 22nd

Whit Honea — Fri, 22 May 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Gosselins are Good for a Gander

Katie Holmes Sets a Bad Example For Suri

Mormon Marie Osmond Supports Her Gay Daughter!

Stars Come Out For American Idol Finale: Brad Garrett and Kids Max and Hope

Barbara Walters To Interview John Edwards' Mistress Rielle Hunter!?

Bristol Palin and Son Tripp Cover People

Angelina Catches Brad and Jen Aniston Together!

Kate Gosselin Blogs Her Troubles Away

Matt Damon: Bourne to Be a Dad

Pregnant Lauren London & Lil Wayne Will Raise Baby Together!!!

Kelly Clarkson Looks Like She's Pregnant!

Caption This, Julia Roberts (or Don't)

Poll - Portia and Ellen Most Trusted Moms

Brett Singer — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:30:00 GMT

ParentDish did a Mother's Day poll. Over 10,000 people voted. (For an Internet poll, that's a lot, trust me. Or as Paris Hilton might say, "huge.")

The first question on the poll was the following: "Which celebrity would you most feel comfortable leaving your kids with?"

You know who won? Drum roll, please...

With 31%, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi took the top spot. Rounding out the list were Jennifer Aniston (22%), Rachel Ray (20%), Angelina and Brad (18%) and coming in last was Oprah Winfrey with 9%.

The results are interesting. I probably would have put Rachel Ray first, and Ellen and Portia second. (Carrie Prejean, methinks, would put Ellen and Portia dead last.) Putting Jennifer ahead of Angie and Brad seems odd, but I guess that's the way the celebrity winds are blowing this week.

Obviously the fact that the top choice was a same-sex couple is worth mentioning. Or is it? Have a majority of us progressed past the point where we care what sort of family we would leave our kids with? (In theory of course -- as far as I know, none of the famous folks in this poll are offering babysitting services.)

Out of this group, who would you leave your kids with? Would the sexual orientation of the parents factor in to your decision?

Source: ParentDish

image: Daily News

American Incest Dad Gets 109 Years In Jail

Did This Woman Commit Suicide Because She Couldn't Breastfeed?

Best of FameCrawler: Week of March 13th

Whit Honea — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Katie Holmes is Beautiful Again

Is Kelly Clarkson Pregnant? (PHOTOS and VIDEO)

Jade Goody's Funeral: Public?

Paramedics Called to New Octomom House

Michael J. Fox is Positive

Angelina Caught Brad With The Nanny!

Gospel Singer BeBe Winans Arrested For Assault

Britney Spears Has A Not So Secret Romance

There's a New Kid in the Jolie/ Pitt Clan!

SunnyChanel — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:00:00 GMT

There’s a new kid in the Pitt /Jolie household. Her name is Amy and she is…imaginary. Amy is 2-year-old Shiloh’s imaginary friend and, according to Star Magazine, she prefers her pretend pal Amy more than her young twin siblings Knox and Viv. At dinner time Shiloh will push away her own plate of food after announcing that “Amy’s not hungry.”

According to a recent study, about two-thirds of school-age children have had an imaginary companion by the age of seven. According to an article on Science Daily “interacting with imaginary friends and impersonation – plays a role in child development, both cognitively and emotionally. This kind of activity allows children to manage social situations in a safe context, such as practicing how to handle conflict with something that may or may not talk back to them. Cognitively it helps them deal with abstract symbols and thought, which leads them to abstract thought about their own identity.”

But my question is, with so many kids in the house, does Shiloh really need to go to the imaginary realm for playmates?

Did you have imaginary friends growing up? And do your kids have one?

Best of FameCrawler: Week of February 20th

Whit Honea — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Jade Goody in Her Wedding Dress - Photo

Octuplets Mom Nadya Suleman Abuses Her Children?

Alfie,13, May NOT Be The Father, Will Take DNA Test!

Jack P. Shepherd Welcomes "Coronation Street" Baby No. 3

Nadya Suleman: I'm Not Obsessed With Angelina Jolie. But If You See Brad Pitt, Give Him My Number

American Idol: Single Mom Alexis Grace Makes It To the Top 12

Wanda Opalinska Welcomes "Coronation Street" Baby No. 4

Boy,13 Becomes Father, Sister Had Baby At 13 Too!

Lance Armstrong's Schedule is the Same as His Kids' Schedule

Jade Goody Goes Home To Spend Her Last Days With Family

Best of FameCrawler: Week of January 16th

Whit Honea — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Mr. Roarke Dead; Gen-Xer In Mourning

Golden Globe 2009 - List of Winners

Britney in Sex and the City Sequel?

Kate Hudson is a Hussy

Update! Jen & Ben Reveal Daughter's Name!!

Are Ashanti and Nelly Expecting a Baby Together?

Take a Number: Lance Armstrong Will Fall in Love With You Next

Heath Ledger Wins Golden Globe

Guess Who's Getting Married In April?

Oprah French Kisses Kate Winslet's Breasts!

You Just Got Bacon'd!

WTF, Brad And Angie? Srsly.

Brangelina Won't Marry Until the Gays Can

Shannon LC Cate — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:02:00 GMT

In an interview with W magazine, Brad Pitt discussed his strong support of same-sex marriage. Having given the anti-Proposition 8 campaign $100,000 last summer, Pitt explained to W that

"People who are against gay marriage do not understand the very freedoms that they themselves are enjoying. What if someone said, ‘Sorry, no Christianity here? No Judaism. Certainly no Mormons.’ No one would stand for that, and I wouldn’t allow anyone to say that either. I’d fight them in the same way.”

Pitt claims he and partner Angelina Jolie refuse to marry until the right to do so is afforded everyone.

Who should know better than the unmarried parents of six kids the hassle of not being married? While money--which both of them have in truckloads, of course--can provide a lot of familial security, the basic rights of both parents are not protected without marriage. Even Pitt's biological children are his only if Jolie says so and allows him onto the birth certificate. If the couple were married, any children born to Jolie would be Pitt's legal children. Same-sex couples usually must adopt each other's biological or adopted children to become both legal parents. And sometimes that option isn't even available. Pitt and Jolie have a unique understanding of this, having been through second-parent adoptions for their children who were born in places that don't allow unmarried couples to adopt together (as most U.S. jurisdictions do not, if that couple is two members of the same sex).

Brangelina are hardly ordinary folk. Like I said, their money can fill a lot of the cracks legal difficulties cause for us mortals. But I appreciate them putting their power behind the cause of standing up for those without the privilege of wealth--or the privilege to marry.

Image: wmagazine.com

Best of FameCrawler: Week of December 19th

Whit Honea — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Isla Fisher Does NOT Look Old Enough To Be A Mom

Brad and Angelina Don't Spoil Their Kids

Connor Cruise: Dad Tom Skips His Son's Premiere to Promote Valkyrie But Why

Megan Fox is a Step MILF in Waiting

Clay Aiken Pregnant Again!

Jennie Garth: Daughter Weirded Out by "Twilight" Dad Fans

Brit Wants More Kids With K-Fed!

New Halle Berry Topless Pics

Sheen Girls in Car Crash

1981 Murder of Adam Walsh Solved (Photos)

Seal Is A Brave Man

Letterman Asks Jen Aniston: What's In YOUR Uterus?

Angelina and Brad are Christmas Crafters!

SunnyChanel — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Are you wondering what Angelina, Brad or their brood will be getting for Christmas? Well get out the yarn, the popsicle sticks and the glittered pipe cleaners because, according to Hello! Magazine, the Jolie-Pitt family prefers a thoughtfully handmade gift as opposed to a extravagant present.

Pitt told the magazine, "We do exchange gifts, although we don't feel any pressure to make them big or expensive gifts… the kids don't ask for big gifts for the reason that they don't see a lot of the American cartoon television, which is packed with all those manipulative commercials for big toys that look so fantastic.”

With their gift giving, they try too not overdo it and spend a lot of money on the family presents. “The rule is that everyone's got to make something for someone else, you got to put time into it," Pitt said.

I’d love a gift made by Angelina or Brad…hello eBay! It is sweet that they are on a quest to satisfy the family thirst for presents with items of the home made variety. I know that the kids in my life, who do happen to watch ‘American cartoon television’, would be none too pleased with such gifts. I wish they would. But really, who am I kidding, I don’t even have the time to do the laundry let alone craft something meaningful and majestic enough to pass as a decent Xmas present.

Do you give your kids handmade gifts? And do they like them?

Source

Photo: W Magazine

Name Guru Picks Eight Worst Celeb Kid Names of 2008 (Part 2)

Brett Singer — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

The Final Four! No, it's not March yet. This is the Final Four Celebrity Kid Names of 2008. Less exciting than college basketball, but hey, it's only December.

Here you go:

(You can read Part 1, with numbers eight through five, here.)

4. Ignatius Martin Upton
(son of Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton)
This one isn't in the "that's not even a name" category, but it definitely isn't a great choice. The name "Ignatius" reminds me of Ignatius J. Reilly, the lead character of A Confederacy of Dunces. Ignatius (the character) is kind of a putz, to put it mildly. Still, not EVERYONE has read that book (although many people have) and there are probably other folks who were named Ignatius who were not putzy. And again, the middle name is good – Martin Upton actually sounds pleasantly British.

3. Bronx Mowgli Wentz
(son of Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Pete Wentz)
OK, this one is bad. And no middle name to fall back on. The only hope for little Bronx (sheesh! Poor kid) is if Ashlee and Pete come to their senses and change his name to something else. If that doesn't happen, Zowie Bowie (son of David) no longer goes by his given name; he's now Duncan Jones, although at age 12 he asked people to call him Joe. (His full birth name was Duncan Zowie Haywood Jones.) So lil' Bronxy can change his own name when he gets older. I'm sure Zowie Bowie sounded funny to ol' Dave in 1971, but he came to his senses later in life – his daughter with current wife Iman is named Alexandria. Lansky puts this one at #3, if I were making a list like this, Bronx Mowgli Wentz would be #1 with a bullet.

2. Jagger Joseph Blue Goldberg
(daughter of Soleil Moon Frye and Jason Goldberg)
This one is bad, although I think Bronx Mowgli is worse. Again, at least the kid can go with Joseph. And while Jagger isn't exactly a great name, at least it's pretty easy to figure out who the kid was named after. Lansky really goes off on the former Punky Brewster this time: he says that he "had no idea that Jagger Joseph Blue was a girl" until he read the press release twice (twice! What nonsense. Bruce Lansky is a very busy man). Then he attacks the now-elderly Mick Jagger, saying that he does not provide an adequate role model "for a baby girl." (Bruce? Try decaf.) Then he says that "Soleil and Jason picked three names and couldn’t find one that’s likely to make their little girl happy," and caps off his mini-tirade by saying the following: "I find it surprising that a woman with two strange names…would pick three strange names for her daughter." I actually don't find it terribly surprising, especially if you consider the fact that Soleil's childhood had to be at least a little bit weird since she grew up on TV, and on a sub-par show at that ("Punky Brewster" isn't exactly "The Odd Couple"). Lansky does offer some useful info: "Soleil means 'sun' in French, so translated into English her name reads 'Sun Moon Frye'." Perhaps somebody's parents were smoking a little something when it was baby-naming time.

1. Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale
(son of Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale)
This is bad. Very bad. I think Bronx Mowgli is worse, but this one is really not good at all. Lansky focuses on what I think are pointless facts: that no one will know that, "Zuma is a beach in Malibu and that Nesta is Bob Marley’s middle name." If they did, would that make it better? However, Gwen Stefani is making big, big money – music, that fashion line, and endorsements, to name a few. So "I'm Gavin and Gwen's son" will probably go a long way towards dismissing the obvious name lameness. Maybe he can hang out with Knox Jolie-Pitt. They can console each other, each sitting on their own enormous pile of money, trying to decide how many women they should take home tonight.

Final comment: Obviously this is meant to be amusing. Having money and fame does not mean that a kid can't grow up screwy. But having money probably doesn't hurt, and let's face it – while a lot of these names are awful, most really aren't Pilot Inspektor-level awful. Not that it isn't fun to make fun of them. And let's not forget that having a funny name didn't stop a certain guy from becoming President of the United States. Perhaps one day we'll see the Bronx Mowgli Wentz / Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale ticket. Yes… we… can…

Working Parents Smackdown Part 1 - SAHD vs SAHM

Top Baby Names of 2008? Really?

Nine-Year-Old Lothario Gets Movie Deal

A Quiverfull Of Kids

They Say – Most Toys Are Toxic

Girly Gift Guide

Obama Name Suddenly Very Helpful For Speeding Tickets

Babble's Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide

Suri Cruise: Most Powerful Child On The Planet

Name Guru Picks Eight Worst Celeb Kid Names of 2008 (Part 1)

Brett Singer — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:00:00 GMT

I want Bruce Lansky's job. I mean, the guy just sits around all day and talks about names. Not even deep etymological studies, although sometimes he goes there. It's really just baby names. As near as I can tell, this is a way to make a living. America is a wonderful country.

Anyway, Mr. Lansky has weighed in with a list of the Eight Worst Celebrity Baby Names of 2008. So from the home office in my, um, home, here we go:

8. Sunday Rose Kidman Urban
(daughter of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban)

This one doesn't seem that bad to me. At least not compared to some of the others. Maybe the kid starts going by Rose. Rose is a nice name. Sunday, not so much. Lansky says, "Apparently the name was chosen to honor a patron of the arts in Australia, but most people who hear or read the name will find it an odd choice for an American girl born on a Monday." Whatever, dude.

7. Honor Marie Warren
(daughter of Jessica Alba and Cash Warren)

Again, not that bad. Kid could use the middle name. Dad's name is "Cash." That's much worse. (Unless you happen to be a rapper. Then it's OK.) Lansky says that Alba and her beau will probably start using their daughter's middle name themselves at some point, saying "that’s why it’s so important to pick a “high-odds” middle name when parents pick a risky first name." Not a bad strategy I suppose.

6. Emme Anthony
(daughter of Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony)

This time Lansky takes issue with potential pronunciation problems (say THAT phrase ten times fast), as well as spelling: "it’ll be misspelled ninety-nine times out of a hundred." Then he wags his virtual finger at the Lopez's (I say "Lopez's" because let's face it, Jen is in charge in that house): "That’s what happens when you pick an obscure variation of one of the five most popular girls’ names in the U.S. Emma would have been a much smarter choice." Except that this particular girl's name belongs to the daughter of someone who has made an enormous pile of money and is world-renowned. (Hint: she's married to some guy named Marc.) I tend to agree with Lansky that, when in doubt about a name for your offspring, go with the easier choice. That said, people get my name wrong all the time – one T, Bert, etc. Note to Emme: you'll get over it. I did.

5. Knox Leon Jolie-Pitt
(son of Three Guesses, The First Two Don't Count)

This name is odd. Lansky says that this poor lad will have trouble in school and will be forced to explain his name as, "Knox. As in Fort Knox." Yes. As in "my parents have more money than Fort Knox." Then he'll select one of the thousands of girls that want to date him and head over to the Viper Room in his chauffeur driven limo. Now I realize that money isn't everything. But it does make a dopey name a little bit easier deal with.

For the remaining four names, including what Lansky thinks is the worst Celeb Name of 2008, click here.

Working Parents Smackdown Part 1 - SAHD vs SAHM

Top Baby Names of 2008? Really?

Nine-Year-Old Lothario Gets Movie Deal

A Quiverfull Of Kids

They Say – Most Toys Are Toxic

Girly Gift Guide

Obama Name Suddenly Very Helpful For Speeding Tickets

Babble's Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide

Suri Cruise: Most Powerful Child On The Planet

Babble Podcast for December 8, 2008

Brett Singer — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:25:00 GMT

Here is the sixth Babble Podcast.

You can either listen right here

or download the MP3 file by clicking here.

On today's episode:

1.    Quick news update:
       - Barbara Walters' Most Fascinating People may not be all that fascinating
       - Plaxico Burress. Oy vey.
       - The Senate race in Minnesota is starting to sound like one of Al Franken's SNL sketches

2. The Week in Blog
- Pregnant 1 year old, Cream Booties and Britney Spears. Not all at once.

3. Comment of the Week
- Might want to re-think those rules for your son, dude.

4. The Last Word
- Political Correctness is back!

Notes on this podcast:

Songs parodied:

- REM, Stand
- Billy Joel, Captain Jack
- Movin' On Up, Theme Song from The Jeffersons

Posts mentioned:

Pregnant 1-Year-Old

Calculate the Odds You'll Get Divorced

10 WORST. BABY. PRODUCTS. EVER! (Part 2)

Top 10 Black Friday/Cyber Monday Baby Products

Cyber Monday Deals: The Complete List of Online Discounts

Brookstone Item That's Truly Useful for Parents

Organic Cream Booties

Video: Britney's X Factor "Womanizer" Performance! Hot!

Chris Brown Dumps Pregnant Rihanna?!!?

Brad To Apologize To Jen For Cheating (Little Late Now Isn't It)?

50 Rules for My Unborn Son

Do You Take Your Baby Bar Hopping?

They Say: Get Some Sleep or Die

Explaining Plaxico Burress To A Seven Year Old

Suri Cruise: Most Powerful Child On The Planet

Grown Kids Try Forcing Dad To Divorce Second Wife In Court

Past Podcasts:

Babble Podcast for November 24, 2008

Babble Podcast for November 17, 2008

Babble Podcast for November 10, 2008

Best of FameCrawler: Week of November 28th

Whit Honea — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Joely Fisher Introduces Daughter Olivia to the World

A Message from Suri Cruise

Video: Christina Aguilera's AMA Performance

Gordon Ramsey- Adulterer Extraordinaire

Nicolette Sheridan and David Spade Are Having Sex

Five Reasons Why Naming Your Kid Bronx Mowgli Makes You Look Like An Ass

Madonna Takes A Page From Sarah Palin's Turkey Slaughter Notebook

Three's Company: Heather Locklear, Richie Sambora, Jack Wagner Will Spend Thanksgiving Together

Gwyneth and Chris Are Splitting Up?

Brad & Jen: The Real Reason They Didn't Have Kids

Gwen, Gavin, Kingston and Zuma: Pictures

Killers' Brandon Flowers Says Fatherhood Gives Life Context

Babble Podcast for November 24, 2008

Brett Singer — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 03:59:00 GMT

Here is the fifth Babble Podcast. A little late this week, sorry about that. The kids wanted food and stuff -- very inconvenient when you have editing to do.

You can either listen right here

or download the MP3 file by clicking here.

On today's episode:

1.    Quick news update: Ted Stevens loses, Twilight is the top movie, and Artie Lange's Too Fat To Fish is the number one book.
2.    The Week in Blog: Bill O'Reilly doesn't know what a panda is, Angie says sorry, and no more ham soda for Christmas.
3.    Comment of the Week: Never moo at a nursing mother.
4.    The Last Word: A suggestion for Denis Leary.

Posts mentioned:

Oops! Sex Positions Booklet Accidentally Handed Out to Kids

10 WORST. BABY. PRODUCTS. EVER! (Part 1)

Morning News: The Second Thing Michelle Said After Obama's Historic Win

Does This Look Like a Panda to You? Bill O’Reilly Thinks So.

Little Miss Giggles

Frog Prince Coat-Hook

Jones Soda Tones Down the Disgusting for 2008 Holiday Packs

She's Got Legs: Sarah Palin Sunbathing

Michelle Obama To Oprah: "Back Off!"

Angelina Apologizes To Jennifer For Stealing Brad

Let's Play The Super Obama World Video Game!

Things You Should Never Say To A Nursing Mother

Denis Leary Puts Autism Comments In Context

Maybe The 80s Are Retro

Babble's Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide

Disney Pulls Hannah Montana Diabetes Episode

Is Barack Obama Anti-Video Games?

Past Podcasts:

Babble Podcast for November 17, 2008

Babble Podcast for November 10, 2008

Babble Podcast for November 3, 2008

Babble Podcast for October 27th, 2008

Best of FameCrawler: Week of November 7th

Whit Honea — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Obama Elected 44th President of the United States!

Brooke Burke Says She's Married...More Kids, Please!

Sarah Palin Gets Crank Pranked But Good (Video! And Palin Response! GOD THIS IS FUN!)

Jemaine Clement Has A Son

Rahm Emanuel is Now Part of Barack Obama's Entourage (Photos)

Colbert, Stewart and Obama: The Tears of a Clown(s)

Brad Pitt's Parents Don't Want to See Angelina's Boobs

Is Taylor Swift Pregnant?

Salma Hayek Is A Thief

Did A Celebrity Convince You To Vote?

Michelle Obama is a Work of Art

Baby Brother For Suri Cruise?

How Many Nannies Do the Angelina Jolie & Brat Pitt Family Have?

SunnyChanel — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:00:00 GMT

You know, I’d be happy with just one Nanny. Scratch that, I’d be happy with just half a nanny. The Angelina/Pitt family, how many nannies do you think they have to keep the jet-setting family sane? According to Life & Style Magazine, the magic number is Six. Six nannies. One for each child. But when you’re jetting all over the world, having enough able bodies to handle the chaos is, I’m sure, a necessity.

On their recent trip in New Orleans, the crew tried to make do with just four nannies but had to fly two in as an emergency measure. And to transport the brood, they have to employ a convey of autos. In Germany, for example, they have twenty cars at their disposal.

But although they do employ more than enough help, family pal Wyclef Jean, of the Fugees fame, says “They make plenty of time for the kids, they’re great parents.”

Do you think six nannies is too many?

Via: MSNBC.com

Best of FameCrawler: Week of October 24th

Whit Honea — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Lil' Wayne Welcomes Lil' Baby

Brad's Nearly Nudes Of Angelina

Alec Baldwin Praises Sarah Palin?

Is Someone Trying To Out Will Smith?

Obama Dances On Ellen

Jenny McCarthy: My Son Is Cured of Autism

Guess Who Is Having Twins?

Jennifer Aniston Pregnant with John Mayer's Baby!

Lil Wayne's Baby Mama Revealed & It's NOT Nivea!!!

Mark Wahlberg Threatens Andy Samberg, Also Talks to Animals (Video)

Angelina Buys Her Kid a Knife. What's Next, Maddox Jolie, Tomb Raider?

JeanneSager — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:27:00 GMT

I had to read it twice myself. Angelina, the super celebrity mommy who even gets away with feeding the kids Cheetos because, well, she's the uber mommy, not only breastfeeds on the cover of the upcoming W Magazine but chats about knife shopping with her 7-year-old.

Yes, 7-year-old Maddox has been such a good big brother, he earned himself his own dagger. WTF??

Angelina says she thinks it's "important he learns about the dangers and benefits of daggers." Sure. And I think my daughter should learn about the dangers and benefits of guns. It doesn't mean I'm going to buy her one!!

Angelina told W she got her first knife at 11. Maybe it was the one she used to use to cut herself with during sex? This was back when she was the OTHER Angelina, she of the vial of Billy Bob blood and making out with her brother. How soon we forget. I've been rooting for the growing ~~Brady~~ Jolie-Pitt bunch since Angelina and Brad started to put a little bit of down-home parenting into celebrity, but I confess I never drank the Kool-Aid. I was waiting for something like this to crop up.

Last time I checked, the 7-year-old eldest brother to a whole brood of kids is not the prime candidate for a knife. A. He's 7. B. He's 7 and C. He's . . . wait for it . . . 7.

I don't care how much time you've spent discussing "safe play" and how much you've dulled that thing down (which, I will say, she was very clear about doing), knives aren't toys. And as I don't see the Jolie-Pitts out hunting for dinner and skinning their kill, I have yet to see how this gift could be construed as anything but by a 7-year-old boy (or girl for that matter). What was the purpose of this? Is she planning on sending him off into the wild on their next trip to Africa? Are they worried about the way the Germans are taking to the new kids on the block?

I don't care how far she's climbed up the parenting ladder, Angelina just proved she's as screwed up as the rest of us. (By the way - to everyone who reports on the Jolie-Pitt clan, can we stop referring to those of her children who are not biological as her "adopted" son Maddox, etc? Once adopted, they're her kids - enough already.)

Image: Celeste

Don't Pay Child Support? Bid the Gun Rack Bye Bye

Three-Year-Old Romanian Girl Youngest Singer, and She's Cute As All Get Out

Stuff Parents Dream About: Life Without Play-Doh

Ten-Year-Old Does 90 MPH While Adults Party In the Back

Lindsay Lohan Wants to Adopt, At Least She Won't be Passing on the Genes

Angelina Jolie Breastfeeding Photo HERE!

SunnyChanel — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:50:00 GMT

As reported earlier today, the November issue of W Magazine, coming out October 21st, features a photo of Angelina Jolie breastfeeding one of her and Brad Pitt’s newborn twins. But it turns out the photo is not just in the photo spread but on the cover!

Tasteful, classy, and beautiful, what else would you expect from this powere duo?

Who Wants to See Photos of Angelina Jolie Breastfeeding? Coming Soon!

SunnyChanel — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:21:00 GMT

Whether you are a pop culture fanatic, a member of the La Leche League, or just like to leer at pics of ladies breastfeeding, I bet most of you, purely in the act of curiosity of course, will undoubtedly click to see images of Angelina Jolie breastfeeding. Where will these photos be? In the November issue of W magazine. Life and Style magazine confirmed that in a feature shot by papa Brad Pitt, there is a photo of Angelina breastfeeding one of their twins. “Angelina posed for Brad in one of the photos while breastfeeding. It's really beautiful and tastefully done." The photos were taken in August at the compound in the South of France Chatueau Miraval. It’s nice to hear of photos of a celebrity partaking in the sacred act of nursing and not being snapped by the papparazzi or stolen from a WalMart developer. Just a moment captured and celebrated by a proud father, oh and shared with millons of people. The issue hits the stands October 21st, and you know the pic will be everywhere online.

Minnie Driver Reveals Baby on MySpace

Jen Chaney — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:04:00 GMT

As reported yesterday in FameCrawler, Minnie Driver has revealed the first picture of her month-old son, Henry Story Driver. But she didn't do it by selling pictures to Vanity Fair or People magazine. Driver posted the picture on her MySpace page. That's right: "The Riches" star rolls Internet-style.

I have to say, I kind of respect this approach to the celebrity baby photo. She didn't make a fuss or start a bidding war. She just posted the photo and if people saw it, fine. If they didn't, no big deal.

To be fair, there isn't the same amount of pressure and attention on her as there is on Brangelina or TomKat. And I certainly respect famous folks who take that attention, as Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have done, and turn it into a force for good by giving the money they receive for their pictures to charity.

I know that the public clamors to see those baby pictures and that no movie or rock star wants to be perceived as letting down his or her fans. More importantly, I realize that releasing a photo of a new addition is the best way to control the media's appetite and avoid being hounded by paparazzi every time Mom or Dad takes the little one for a stroll.

Still, sometimes I wish stars could protect those babies by keeping their faces out of the spotlight just a little longer. Children don't sign up to have an Oscar-winning mom or rock-star dad. Their privacy should be protected, and it's a shame that in today's TMZ-ified climate, it's next to impossible for most celebrities to do that.

Given that climate, I think Minnie Driver has handled the situation with an appropriately low profile and some class. So congrats to her. And incidentally, wow, what a beautiful little boy.

Angelina and Britney - When Cheetos and Comments Attack

SunnyChanel — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:45:00 GMT

Cheetos, yes Cheetos have been the topic of countless comments on websites featuring photos of Britney Spears and, more recently, Angelina Jolie, allowing their children to indulge in this unhealthy “chemical ridden” snack. Personally, I don’t let anything of that ilk pass thru my child’s lips. But if I did, I’m so glad I’m not a celebrity and that my child’s snack choice would be the fodder of so many judgemental, angst filled, and just plain mean, comments from total strangers. The gist seems to be that Saint Angelina can do no wrong and Britney, well, is Britney. It’s like Angelina’s brood just visits Cheetoville where as Brintney’s boys live there.

Here are some comments from various sites on the children’s Cheetos consumption.

On Britney:
From the Superficial:
"OK...I seriously wonder how these kids will survive to adulthood, and if they do, will the world want them? They're probably already brain-damaged from an all Red Bull-and-Cheetos diet."

From Mollygood.com
"Hey, my daughter eats Cheetos and I'm a great mom! Cut her some slack; at least she is trying."

“no it probably isn't necessary to give 2 year olds cheetos and orange soda but come on. This is the USA, i'd rather have my kids eating cheetos than whatever the sh*t is that they are putting in a "happy meal" these days. She probably is putting on a show for the cameras. It's not like the boys are eating only cheetos, there is a sandwich on their plates.”

On Angelina:
From D-Listed:
“Those little deities aren't eating Cheetos. That's what the bag says, but I'm sure when Shiloh puts one to her mouth, all the preservatives melt away and it becomes a piece of Sacramental bread.”

From Skinny Website comments: “I think that’s cool. When Mom’s are in great shape and don’t touch bad food, but then let their children indulge. It’s healthy. Nothing’s worse when you’re a kid then going to your friedns house who’s mom is a health crazed nut and having fruit for snack!

“I don’t think there’s nothing wrong with ocasional junk food consumption. Specially if you’re under the age of 10 when you tend to move a lot…obviosly kids shoulnd’t be kept alive on junk food - thats what leads to obese children. so I think it’s very cool that Angelina allows her kids to eat Cheetos once in a while. They’re kids!!!!!!!!”

Us weekly Comment:
“Cheetos? Seriously? Angelina buying her adorable kids cheetos is a top news story? Who cares? If that was they only thing she ever fed them, then it would be news but it's just a snack for crying out loud!”

and last but not least:
From E! Online: “So what if she lets her kids eat Cheetos. No parent has the right to judge another...”

An Amy Winehouse Lego? Really?

SunnyChanel — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:02:00 GMT

Now here’s something I wouldn’t want my offspring to play with. The Amy Winehouse Lego. Yeah, that’s a role model I wouldn’t want within twenty feet from my child, even in Lego form. But fortunately, I don’t have to live in fear that this possessed plastic figure will get any where near my baby. This was a one of a kind Lego made to celebrate 30 years of Lego magic. Along with Winehouse they also created custom tributes to Madonna, Victoria and David Beckham, Simon Cowell and Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie holding babies of course, ‘cos that’s what they do. To check out the other figures in the series go here.

Brad and Angelina Open Children's Clinic in Ethiopia

Hannah Tennant-Moore — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:30:00 GMT

If only all fame and fortune were channeled into the common good....

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have donated $2 million to start a center in Ethiopia for children with AIDS and tuberculosis. About 900,000 children in Ethiopia have been orphaned because of AIDS, and the country has the seventh highest rate of tuberculosis in the world. Though curable, tuberculosis continues to ravage the population in large part due to inadequate treatment.

The center will be named after Brad and Anelina’s adopted daughter, Zahara. “It is our hope that when Zahara is older, she will take responsibility for the clinic and continue its mission,” Pitt said.

This statement gave me pause. While raising one’s children to be activists and humanitarians is certainly laudable, Zahara is three years-old. This is sort of a hefty weight to place on her shoulders. If I heard a father of a three-year-old saying it was his hope that his daughter would grow up to be, say, a leading litigator at a big law firm, I would inwardly groan. On the other hand, I wish all rich parents encouraged their children to use their inheritance to be philanthropists.

What do you think? Is it okay to pigeonhole one's children into a certain line of work if that work is widely beneficial?

Photo: pursepage.com

Hollywood’s Cutest Kids? Life & Style Pick Their Winners

SunnyChanel — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:05:00 GMT

Hollywood’s Cutest Kids? Life & Style Pick Their Winners

Do you live in Hollywood? Well if you do, I’m sorry if your kid wasn’t picked as one of Hollywood’s Cutest Kids. US Weekly wannabe, Life & Style Weekly Magazine, is a fickle mistress. If the spawn didn’t come from superstars (and generally a set of them), well it looks like they aren’t deemed “cute” enough to win this popularity contest. Who needs to wait until high school to be pigeon holed and have their personality branded? let’s do it before they even start preschool. So, who won for each “category”? Click thru to find out:

The Fashionista: Our one and only Suri Cruise of course! (who got her own two page spread and also is the fodder of my Suri Watch in Droolicious) (Parents: Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise)

The Globe Trotters: Shiloh and Zahara Pitt (Parents: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie)

The Drama Queen: Coco Arquette (Parents; Courteney Cox and David Arquette)

The Clotheshorse: Apple Martin (Parents: Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin)

The Little Artist: Matilda Ledger (Parents: Michelle Williams and Heath Ledger)

The Accesssorizer: Valentina Pinault (Parents: Salma Hayek and Francois-henri Pinault

The Happy Camper: Violet Affleck (Parents: Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck)

The Future Rocker: Kingston Rossdale (Parents: Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale)

The Best Bros: Jayden and Sean Federline (Parents: Britney Spears and Kevin Federline)

The Hippie Kid: Ryder Robinson (Parents: Kate Hudson and Chris Robinson)

The Daredevil: Maddox Jolie-Pitt (Parents: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie)

The Mama’s Boy: Milo Langdon: (Parents Live Tyler and Royston Langdon)

The Little Leaguer: Deacon Philippe (Parents: Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Philippe)

The Scene Stealer: Cruz Beckman (Parents: Victoria and David Beckman)