Category: Parenting

Watch out Victoria, there is another Spice Girl poised to conquer the catwalks. Melanie “Mel B” Brown debuted her new clothing line, Catty Couture, at the California Market Center in downtown LA on April 7. Creating the designs, which feature high-waisted skirts, leggings, tank tops, and lots of leopard print, were lots of fun for the mother of two (including daughter Angel with Eddie Murphy, who turns one this month) to create. “I’m so excited!” Mel told People.

Madonna’s request to adopt a second child from Malawi was rejected, according to her lawyer, Alan Chinula. The lawyer did not attend the hearing and would not comment further. According to a judge and lawyer present at the court hearing in Malawi, Madonna’s adoption request was not approved due to the country’s residency rules.

Mary Louise Parker, mom to William, 3, and Ash, whom she adopted in 2007, revealed to Family Circle magazine that her favorite thing to do before bed is not unwinding in the bath or relaxing in front of the TV. The “Weeds” actress says her ideal nightly ritual is reading before bed.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie dined with Clint Eastwood and his wife Dina Ruiz at Italian restaurant Divino in L.A.’s Brentwood neighborhood Wednesday night, Us Weekly reports. The foursome ordered a bottle of Italian Amarone red wine, but Angie “hardly took a sip” during their three-hour meal, a source said. The two power couples also shared a chocolate souffl and engaged in animated conversation throughout the dinner.

Angelina Jolie is still in the Middle East, however, she is now in Baghdad to meet with officials. Her mission: to bring attention to Iraqs growing problems with refugees, who have been displaced by the countrys civil war and general unrest. I felt I had to come here because it is very difficult to get answers about the internally displaced people, she told CNN. Angelina is currently the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.