Sarah Jessica Parker in Elle Magazine

Sarah Jessica Parker may be known for her fashionista alter-ego, Carrie Bradshaw, but this working mother revels in the realities of everyday life with her son James, 7, and twin daughters Marion Loretta and Tabitha Hodge. She recently talked about her upcoming film Sex & the City 2 and life in her family in the December issue of Elle magazine.

Some highlights from the interview:

On her decision to use a surrogate to carry her twin daughters:
“I knew there would be lots of opinions about, ‘Well, why didn’t you adopt? Why didn’t you do this? Why didn’t you do that?’ and the truth of the matter is, it wasn’t one or the other for us. We had explored, and continue to explore all options, and this one just happened first. This isn’t the period at the end of the sentence.”

On being a hands-on mom:
“I love the smell of diapers; I even like when they’re wet and you smell them all warm liked a baked good. I love the smell of Balmex. Love it.”

On rumors of on-set friction with her Sex and the City co-star Kim Cattrall:
“I don’t think anybody wants to believe that I love Kim. I adore her. I wouldn’t have done the movie without her. Didn’t and wouldn’t.”

Source: Elle

Queen Latifah Wants the Clanging and Banging of Kids

Queen Latifah has never backed down from a challenge. The next challenge the actress and singer wants to take on is adding children to her family.

She says, "I've always wanted to have [babies] and adopt. When I was little, I remember seeing TV shows and a child would be adopted and be happy. I just always felt like there are so many kids out there who need a parent. I want to be that household where everybody's kids hang out. As long as you can tolerate the noise and the clanging and banging, it's cool. To me, it's good energy.

She's already perfecting the "mom look" to help discipline her future kids.

She jokes, "I hope to have that skill when I have kids. I can give them that one look [menacingly narrows her eyes] and they'll straighten right up, because that's what my mom was known for."

Her mother, Rita Owens, shares her daughter's desire to add to the family and wants to see the next generation sooner rather than later. Ms. Owens says, "[Dana] always said she wants at least seven children. I used to harass her like, 'I want to be a cool grandmother, Dana. I want to be able to ride horses and swim.' [Now] I say, 'Looks like we're going to be wheelchairing the grandkids around at this point...' She's like, 'Ma, I'm working on it!' "

Source: People

Dylan McDermott and Daughters at the Planet 51 Premiere

Dark Blue star Dylan McDermott attends the premiere of the new film, Planet 51, with daughters, Charlotte and Colette.



Source: Bauer Griffin

Jill Hennessy Is Having a Hard Time Picking Out a Baby Name

A very pregnant Jill Hennessy hit the red carpet at City Harvest's Bid Against Hunger fundraiser in New York City on Monday. The actress is currently expecting her second child with husband Paolo Mastropietro and admits that she's having problems coming up with a name for her new addition.

"I honestly wish I had a good name picked out right now," she said. "His last name is Mastropietro and we're racking our brains. If you have anything that rhymes with the last name, let me know.

The couple does have a plan however, she says: "What we're going to do is we have a short list and we are going to wait for the delivery and hold up the list to the kid's face and try to compare his face to something that works."

Source: People

Halle Berry Opens Up About Abusive Past

Halle Berry has been no stranger to domestic violence - both as a child and as a adult.

"My mother was a battered woman and that was my childhood for a good chunk of it," the star tells NBC's Natalie Morales.

The Oscar-winning actress talks with NBC Nightly News about her abusive history as her inspiration for becoming involved with the Jenesse Center, an Los Angeles shelter that provides support for domestic violence victims.

"I care, I really care about these women and children," says Berry about the center.

Berry has found happiness with her 19-month-old daughter Hala and boyfriend Gabriel Aubrey.

Source: NBC News via US Magazine

Jennifer Lopez Shows Off Her Curves in Concert

Jennifer Lopez shows off her growing curves during a concert at L.A.'s Staples Center on Friday.

Gwen Stefani Partners With HP to Foster Creativity

I've had it on my to-do list for a while to check out the promotion currently running for Gwen Stefani and HP to foster creativity.

There are some really fun activities to try out with your kids here that are inspired by Gwen and her creative spirit.



The site which is a joint project between Gwen and HP, has a collection of interactive, kid-friendly projects featuring the creative mom.
You can customize your own CD labels, greeting cards, and flyers designed by Gwen or put your family photos in the one-of-a-kind Gwen Stefani Sweet Escape Tour Book. You and your kids can even create little Harajuku Girl paper dolls or cards. (See my 4-year-old's rendition of me below.)



All of the projects are as simple as picking out your design and printing the finished product. Definitely a fun way to spend some time with your kids online.

For more information, visit http://www.hp.com/gwen

Gwyneth Paltrow Leaves London Fashion Rocks

Gwyneth Paltrow leaving the Fashion Rocks in London.

Reese Witherspoon Talks About Kids on The Tonight Show

She may be a busy actress, but Reese Witherspoon is spending her free time getting ready for Halloween with her children, Deacon, 3, and Ava, 8.

The Rendition star stopped by The Tonight Show last night to discuss her film and of course the topic switched over to her kids.

Some highlights:

~ Her Oscar for Walk the Line has a home next to some other prized possessions. "It's on the bookcase next to a clay sculpture that my daughter made and some macaroni art that my son made. It's in its appropriate context."

~ The kids had a fun summer spent surfing for Ava and in sports camp for Deacon.

~ Reese spends her evenings watching the popular Disney Channel show Hannah Montana. She says, "My daughter's eight now so the coolest person in the world right now is Miley Cyrus - Hannah Montana!"

~ Ava doesn't quiet make the connection that her mom is in the same entertainment circles as Miley Cyrus. "She has no idea and I'm trying to keep it that way. I don't want to get hounded for concert tickets!"

~ The family just had an early haunted Halloween party. The kids already have some costumes in mind... "D will be probably something automotive" and Ava hasn't decided yet.

Source: The Tonight Show

Isaac Hanson's Scary Reality Check

Isaac Hanson, 26, had recently celebrated his first wedding anniversary and the birth of his son Everett. Little did he know the scary turn his life was going to take as he got ready to take the stage at the House of Blues in Dallas, TX with his brothers Zac, 22, and Taylor, 24.

"My shoulder started to irritate me," he says of the recent events. Writing it off as a routine ache, he popped an aspirin and hit the stage. Midway through the concert his arm was purple and swollen.

"I felt panic - without screaming," he says. "I said 'We've got to find a hospital. Immediately."

The next day, Hanson found himself in surgery for a life threatening blot clot due to pulmonary embolism.

His wife Nikki says, "It's a big reality check. We're in our 20's... You don't think about dying."

As Isaac faced the reality of his medical situation, his mind turned to his 6-month-old son Everett. "I told my wife. 'If only Everett was her. I bet he could fix my troubles. When we talked about Everett, we both started crying. Because what if something happened? He would not have a father... I was freaking out on the inside."

The clot was successfully removed on October 4th and Hanson is now on blood thinners that should prevent future clots.

Source: People

Heidi Klum and Seal at a Santa Monica Beach

Seal and Heidi Klum share a romantic moment on the beach in Santa Monica.

Victoria Beckham and Son Cruz at Heathrow

Victoria Beckham and son Cruz, 2, make their way through London's Heathrow Airport. The two are returning from Paris Fashion Week.

Eva Mendes Not Pregnant, Just Hungry

Actress Eva Mendes is definitely not interested in adding kids to her life right now.

“Could you imagine me having a kid right now, where I’m like ‘hey Junior, come here?'” Mendes said at her Gotham magazine party held at NYC's Buddha Bar. “What a pain in the butt. Maybe in the future, but certainly, certainly not now.”

Rumors started a few weeks ago when the actress was reportedly photographed leaving a prenatal yoga studio with a round belly.

The real story?

“I had a huge pasta lunch, I walked out, and let it all hang out like I usually do,” she says. “This photographer came out and shot it, and you know what? I give him credit because it actually looks like I could be a little bit. But I just had a big lunch, that’s it.”

Source: OK!

Jennifer Garner and Violet Out in New York

Jennifer Garner and daughter Violet take a sunny stroll in New York City.

Elisabeth Hasslebeck Taking Early Maternity Leave

Just days after announcing that she would be leaving for materntiy leave in early November, Elisabeth Hasslebeck has changed her plans and will be leaving The View early on October 23rd. The change is a result of husband Tim Hasslebeck signing a contrack with the NFL's Arizona Cardinals. Elisabeth wants to familiarize herself with a new OB/GYN in Arizona prior to the baby's arrival in November.

"When he got this call, I saw Tim, I saw him on the phone, I saw his adrenaline get going again," Hasselbeck said on Barbara Walter's Sirus radio program. "This is what he's meant to do."

"I have to take early maternity leave so that I can get there and actually introduce the doctor to my parts, before she pulls a child out of me," she said.

The family move doesn't mean a permanent exit from The View for Elisabeth. "I'll be back, after the hiatus. Don't get excited that the Republican is gone so soon, ladies! I will be back to torture you all."

The family is happy with the timing of the move coinciding the baby's arrival.

"Now that I'm having this baby when I am, I can actually be with Tim and [2-year-old daughter] Grace. We can be together and expand the family. It's a good thing."

Source: People and The View

Gwyneth Paltrow and Thandie Newton at Gallery Opening

Celebrity moms Gwyneth Paltrow and Thandie Newton at the gallery opening of Alasdhair Willis' limited edition furniture in London. Willis is the husband of designer Stella McCartney.

Jessica Seinfeld Sends Oprah a Spendy Thank-You Gift

Jessica Seinfeld (Jerry's wife) has gotten a lot of support from Oprah Winfrey for her new cookbook, Deceptively Delicious.

As a thank-you for her appearance on Oprah's show last week, Jessica sent Winfrey $18,000 in shoes.

Oprah often talks about her love of beautiful footwear and Seinfeld sent the host 21 pair of shoes (mostly Christian Louboutin’s) which retail for $800-$1200 a pair.

Anthony Kiedis Talks About Everly Bear

Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman, Anthony Kiedis, confirmed rumors that he has welcomed a son named Everly Bear. The name was inspired by his own music roots.

"We had a long list of names, but I suppose it came to me by way of the Everly Brothers, which is one of my favorite bands," says Kiedis. "And sometimes last names make good first names."

Kiedis's girlfriend Heather Christie came up with the very unique middle name.

"The mama came up with Bear," Kiedis says. "That made sense to me because he's from me and I feel like I'm part of the bear clan, and I think it's nice to have a little bit of earth in your name."

The couple have been busy adapting to life with a baby since Everly's arrival on October 2nd.

"Being a father is different, it's much different," Kiedis says. "I sleep when I can, but he's letting me off pretty easy so far. He's a very calm and peaceful kid."

Source: People

Madonna and Son David Arrive in NYC

Madonna and son David arrive in New York City.

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck Stroll with Violet in NYC

Jennifer Garner and daughter Violet, 22 months, take a stroll with dad Ben Affleck in New York City.