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The Jolie-Pitt brood just got bigger! Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt welcomed their twins Saturday night in Nice, France, the actress' obstetrician confirmed to the Associated Press. Dr. Michel Sussmann said Angelina gave birth to a boy, Knox Leon, and a girl, Vivienne Marcheline, by Cesarian section and that the actress and her babies "are doing marvelously well." Brad was by Angie's side for the operation and the twins both weighed in at around 5 pounds each. Knox and Vivienne join Brad and Angie's four children Maddox, 6; Pax, 4; Zahara, 3, and Shiloh, 2. continue reading
"Scrubs" star John C. McGinley and his wife Nichole, a yoga teacher and birthing doula, welcomed a daughter, Billie Grace, on Saturday, People magazine reports. "Nichole was a mountain lion, a warrior in the birthing process," John told the magazine. "The birth was astonishing! Mom and baby girl are 100 percent. Billie is a 'mini Nichole'! Thank God." Designer Betsey Johnson's daughter Lulu is pregnant with baby number two, and Fashionista.com is reporting it's a girl. Lulu's first daughter, Leila, 2, is already a catwalk pro. Grandma Betsey proudly carried Leila down the runway during... continue reading
Katie Holmes will be dancing on the hit show So You Think You Can Dance. Us reports that the superstar was on set taping a routine choreographed by Tyce Diorio. It seems it's going to be quite the show. "They are making it seem like a huge Broadway production, it's a massive set." Suri's mom is no stranger to dance performances due to her All My Sons production. "[Katie] is killing it. She looks incredible. She is just doing an amazing job. Everyone is absolutely floored by how talented she is." I bet she will nail it. continue reading
Through their Jolie-Pitt Foundation, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt donated $1 million on Thursday to the United Nations refugee agency UNHCR. The donation was made to assist Pakistani refugees caught in the middle of the conflict between local troops and Taliban militants. This year, more than two million people in northwest Pakistan have been displaced due to the fighting. Speaking at a World Refugee Day event in Washington D.C., Jolie said, "The refugees I have met and spent time with have profoundly changed my life. Today, I want to thank them for letting me into their lives." The... continue reading
Teething babies like to chew on anything within reach--hair, the soft ties that hang from hoodies, and, of course, jewelry. But now, babies have their own line of jewelry to chew on, Teething Bling pendants and matching bangles. While the rings take the shape of jewelry, and even look like they're made of real gemstones like coral and jade, they are actually molded from a food-safe, federally approved, silicone. (The company guarantees that all pendants and bracelets are phthalate / lead / toxic free.) They are much, much safer than our bling for curious babies to handle and chew.... continue reading
Private Practice star Taye Diggs (38) and actress wife Idina Menzel (37) are expecting a baby later this year, according to USmagazine. Taye and the Broadway actress (and Tony-award winner!) have been married for 6 years and met while working on Rent in 1996. This will be the first baby for both of them. continue reading
Tori Spelling and husband Dean McDermott's son Liam had a 2-year old bash at their home in Los Angeles. The car-themed event featured a cake and toys from the movie Cars. Guests played in a ball-pit and enjoyed a petting zoo in the family's backyard. Liam's 9-month old sister Stella, along with his parents and 16 other guests were treated to a performance by Liam's favorite band, The Jumpitz. continue reading
Celebrity mom of four, Brooke Burke, is jumping on the newest fitness trend sweeping Hollywood! Reebok, in conjunction with Cirque Du Soleil, unveiled their new Jukari Fit to Fly workout class which stengthens your muscles while you soar through the air. The hour-long workout has been created on a specially-designed piece of equipment called the FlySet. The result is a workout that gives the sensation of flying while strengthening and lengthening the body through cardio, strength, balance and core training. continue reading