Pregnant Celebrity Parents of 2011

Nothing gains as much interest as a celebrity couple on the pregnancy train. Is it her real father? What’s the newborns name?

Nothing gains as much interest as a celebrity couple on the pregnancy train. Is it her real father? What’s the newborns name? Will the nine other adopted children be jealous of the biological child? It’s all so much more interesting than your everyday Mary Sue pregnancy down the street.

Beyoncé Knowles

Probably one of the most talked about pregnancies this year. Her due date is at the end of January and she doesn’t want to tell if it’s going to be a boy or a girl. This will be her first child and so far, she’s glowing like a sunbeam.

Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman is also under the spotlight with her new born baby son. She recently starred in Black Swan and she, along with fiancé is Benjamin Millepied, won’t release the name of their baby boy. The world is waiting in anticipation!

Evangeline Lily

This popular Lost actress recently brought her first baby boy into the world. Evangeline is very shy about her private life and tries to live normally. The baby’s name hasn’t been revealed yet but fans all agree that she, boyfriend Norman Kali and their baby son look as happy as can be.

Victoria and David Beckham

Victoria finally let slip that the baby is going to be a girl. She commented at the LA Galaxy gathering “obviously we’re very lucky to be expecting again, and this is the first time I’m going to say it: it’s a little girl.” Victoria and David have been under the spotlight recently for their relationship problems but it seems as if they’ve worked everything out. The happy couple stated that the boys are excited and happy about their sister.

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren

Jessica Alba and her husband Cash Warren are expecting another bundle of joy. Jessica certainly gave her first daughter an interesting name, Honor, and it’s no wonder with a husband named Cash! Jessica recently announced on Facebook that she was thrilled about her little girl and thanked all of her fans, friends and family. Jessica Alba was nominated number one on a list of the 99 most desirable women in 2006. She certainly kept her figure after the pregnancy with Honor, and most likely will with the new girl on the way too. Women all over the world are jealous Jessica!

Penelope Cruz

Penelope Cruz recently replaced Keira Knightley in the latest Pirates of the Caribbean saga and although she’s a busy career woman, she still manages to make time for her family. Last July she played a quick card and married Javier Bardem in the beautiful Bahamas. Recently Penelope Cruz gave birth to a healthy little boy but the secretive couple haven’t released a name for him just yet. Rumours are floating around, however, that it might be Leo.

Hopefully they will get enough privacy and time to grow as a family and be spared the ugly scathing words from some of the publishers and media hooligans on the prowl these days!

Ruan Smit is an experienced online content writer who enjoys writing about various topics such as natural health practice,health food,nhp omega 3 plus and baby food.

8 Completely Random Celebrity Facts

There is a lot more to celebrity personalities than just what they show you in People magazine.

Why are we so interested in the comings and goings of celebrities? Probably because the news makes their lives seem more dramatic and filling than our own. There is a lot more to celebrity personalities than just what they show you in People magazine.

Here are some random celebrity facts that not only entertain, but gives you extra insight into some of your favorite actors:

1. Natalie Portman speaks Hebrew. Born in Jerusalem to a Jewish father and American mother, this Queen Amadala actress speaks fluent Hebrew. And as you can imagine, her last name isn't really Portman, but Hershlag, reflecting her Middle Eastern roots. And what's more, she is incredibly smart. In 2003 she graduated from Harvard university with a degree in Psychology.
2. Nicholas Cage or Nicholas Coppola? This National Treasure star is the nephew of famous director Francis Ford Coppola. When Nicholas decided to break into the acting business, he was so determined to do it on his own that he changed his last name so he wouldn't be associated with his famous uncle.
3. Elton John and Hercules. What do Elton John and Hercules have in common? Honestly, I have no idea, but apparently Elton John thought so, which is why he legally changed his middle name to Hercules. And don't forget to note that Elton Johns full name and title is Sir Elton Hercules John since he was knighted by the queen of England back in 1996.
4. Kevin Clash, the voice of Elmo. Kevin Clash, most famous for his puppeteering skills and distinct Elmo voice, also happened to be the voice and face for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles leader Master Splinter in the non-animated movie. Clash started building puppets at the age of 10 and has been puppeteering ever since.
5. Elvis was a Blond. Unlike the other celebrities mentioned, Elvis didn't live in our time, yet his influence is still felt. Nothing is more famous than his cocky grin, sparkling blue eyes, and perfect, wavy brunette hair. There's only one problem, Elvis was a blond! When he was in high school he started dying his hair black and continued for the rest of his life.
6. Jack Nicholson's little misunderstanding. It wasn't until he was well into adulthood that Jack Nicholson found out that the woman he thought was his mother was his grandmother, and that his supposed “sister” was really his mom, and that his other “sister” was actually his aunt. It was a bit of a shock, but didn't keep his acting career from progressing!
7. Tim the Inmate Taylor. Tim Allen spent 28 months in prison for drug dealing before he broke into acting. To shorten his sentence, he pled guilty and named the names of other drug dealers.
8. Pierce Brosnan's unique diet. At the age of 16, Pierce Brosnan left school to study painting, but ended up learning how to be a fire eater instead. He worked in a circus for three years practicing this steamy art.

About the Author

Tiffani Azani is a freelance writer for MyCollegesandCareers.com. My Colleges and Careers provides tools and services to help prospective students connect with online colleges. Online degrees are available at any level, from an associate's degree toonline mba programs.

Michael Jackson and his Astrology

On the day Michael Jackson was born, he belonged under the zodiac sign Virgo. And on this day, the planets that were aligned posing significance to Michael Jackson's life to his death were Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter, Saturn, Pluto and the Moon.

Seven minutes before the stroke of midnight, on the 25th of June 1958, a child was born to a name of Michael Joseph Jackson. Who would have known that this child from the suburbs of Gary, Indiana would become one of the most legendary icons across the countries all over the world? His natural love for music and passion to entertain his fans and the general public earned him the title King of Pop and despite the constant rummage of issues and controversies throughout his showbiz career, fame and fortune had always been on his side. But unfortunately, at exactly 1:07 in the afternoon of June 25 2009, this world renowned icon was proclaimed to be dead.

His Astrology

Michael Jackson's death came as hurricane, which affected the whole world. The media and entertainment industries relied on what medical experts had to say and many individuals, especially the fans, grieved and mourned for the loss of the humble-hearted King of Pop. Until this point in time, numerous individuals still want to know him more and learn more of how his life was while at the height of fame, glamour and wealth.

Because of such sudden event, psychic, astrologers and tarot reading professionals find it necessary to study his astrology and life path.

On the day Michael Jackson was born, he belonged under the zodiac sign Virgo. And on this day, the planets that were aligned posing significance to Michael Jackson's life to his death were Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter, Saturn, Pluto and the Moon. Alongside with that is the presence of Michael's True Node which is the zodiac Libra. Having psychics, clairvoyants and astrologists interpret the star's astrological wheel, they have these findings to share.

The presence of Neptune in Michael's astrological wheel was the representation of Michael's drive towards pursuing his dreams and looking for answers to his queries. Venus, the planet of emotions and finances, instilled in him the passion and courage to love music and live out his career. In doing so, he was able to earn the wealth he had. Uranus, which was also in alignment with the other planets at time of Michael's birth, was the culprit for shocking the world with Michael's talent. Evidently, Michael Jackson awed many fans and critics with the incomparable songs, concerts and dance moves that only his brilliant mind can produce. Jupiter and Saturn also came in alignment which allowed his fortune to expand without neglecting his responsibility of being loyal to the people and showing them gratitude. The presence of the moon also played a role in tracking Michael's life. The moon has the primary control for emotions, healing and revelations. This paved the way for Michael to be one inspirational artist along with genuine intuitiveness.

With all such good implications to Michael's life, the presence of Pluto led Michael to meet tribulations in life which were emphasized on affecting his health, career and finances. As the planet Pluto is now to be the planet of extremes, storms, accusations, and sensualities, Michael obviously had to deal with these kinds of issues. And truly, his death was caused by a factor that greatly affected his life and caused him to lose it.

Audrey, psychics reader and clairvoyant from London.

Of the top twenty most expensive celebrity weddings, 40 per cent ended in divorce which proves the words from the Beatles, ‘can’t buy me love’

Everyone wants their wedding day to be special, and celebrities who can afford it spend millions to make the party memorable for their guests as well as themselves. Celebrity weddings take an expert event planner and often the sky’s the limit for the budget. Because of the high public profile for such weddings, celebrity designers, chefs and spectacular venues are available for the famous. Of the top twenty most expensive celebrity weddings, 40 per cent ended in divorce which proves the words from the Beatles, ‘can’t buy me love’.



Speaking of the Beatles, the wedding of Paul McCartney and Heather Mills was one of the most expensive celebrity weddings. The estimated cost was between $3 million and $4.2 million. Married on June 11, 2002 at the St. Salvador Church in Monaghan near Castle Leslie which is an exclusive luxury castle in Ireland, they did not allow paparazzi. They sold pictures of their wedding to whomever would pay $1,600 each and donated the money to their favorite charities. There were 300 guests including Ringo Star, Eric Clapton, Sir Elton John, Bill Clinton and many heads of state. The flowers cost $145,000, the cake cost $4,500 and the gown cost $40,000. The $150,000 fireworks were enjoyed by the guests while aboard a $20 million yacht.



Far from excluding the paparazzi, Liza Minnelli and David Gest brought Manhattan to a standstill on March 16, 2002 because of the limousines lining up to deliver guests to the church. Guests included Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Lauran Bacall and Mia Farrow and they had to make their way through the crowd of photographers. The wedding cost $4.2 million including the gown for $45,000, the flowers for $700,000, the six foot cake for $40,000 and the staff needed for the event for $150,000. The best man and maid of honor were Michael Jackson and Elizabeth Taylor respectively. The entertainment was provided by Stevie Wonder, Tony Bennett and Natalie Cole. At the time, this wedding left even the big spenders of Hollywood in awe.

Kate Middleton and Prince William top this list at $70 million and hopefully with a happier ending. The wedding ring was $136,000, the cake was $78,000, the dress was between $300,000 and $400,000, the flowers were $800,000 and the wedding reception cost $600,000. There were hotel rooms for many guests at $550 per night. This wedding needed police protection which cost overtime and holiday pay for approximately $33 million. Other costs include the music which was provided by The Chapel Royal Choir, the Westminster Abbey Choir, the Central Band of the Royal Air Force Fanfare Team and The London Chamber Orchestra among others.

Expensive weddings are not only part of the lifestyle of celebrities. There are other marriages of the children of royalty, industrialists and politicians from around the world who have hugely expensive weddings. A few of the items included in such weddings are 12 charted jets, luxurious gift bags, 45 chefs and nightclubs rented out across the city for their guests private use.

Sandra is a gossip columnist for a number of local magazines and online publications. She loves both weddings and celebrities and lives for when the two are combined. She's attended weddings at a number of glamorous wedding venues Sydney has showcased to the world and enjoys every moment of those special days.

What Body Parts do Celebrities Insure and for How Much?

There are a lot of strange body parts insured in the entertainment industry, but the following are five of the most notable:

When people think of insurance, they typically picture cars and homes. But for those in the entertainment industry, insuring a body part is just as important as insuring a car. These celebs claim that their body parts are essential to their careers, and that without their bodies in top condition, their careers would instantly be ruined. There are a lot of strange body parts insured in the entertainment industry, but the following are five of the most notable:

1. Legs

Legs are actually some of the most common body parts insured by celebrities. David Beckham has his legs insured for £44,014,110, because his athletic career would be immediately ruined if he were ever unable to "bend it." Mariah Carey also had her legs insured when she became the spokesperson for Gillette's “Legs of a Goddess” campaign. The price of Mariah Carey's legs? £628,000,000

2. Breast Implants

 

Typically, when a celebrity gets a body part insured, that body part is real. This is not the case with Holly Madison. The Playboy Bunny is well known for her gigantic implants. What people don't realize is that her fake breasts are insured for £630,000. When asked why she decided to insure her implants, Madison explained that if something happened to her boobs, she'd "be out for a few months and...probably a million dollars."

3. Sperm

While most celebrities get their body parts insured for business reasons, David Lee Roth's motivations are a little different. The Van Halen front man decided to take out a policy on his sperm, just in case he accidentally got a woman pregnant. The insurance money would then be used to pay child support.

4. Middle Finger

Rolling Stones band member Keith Richards feels that his success is largely attributable to his talented middle finger. As such, the musician decided to take out a £1,006,036 policy on his middle finger. If he is ever forced to quit playing the guitar, Richards will still be able to cash in on the expensive policy.

5. Butt

For Jennifer Lopez, the "money maker" truly is a money maker. The same is true for Kylie Minogue, who decided to insure her famous butt for £3,000,000. A number of other celebrities have also allegedly insured their butts, including Nicki Minaj and Kim Kardashian.

For some celebrities, insuring body parts is absolutely essential. Stars have been insuring their bodies for years, and it the practice is not likely to let up anytime soon.
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5 Best Celebrity Bathrooms

The most expensive bathroom may not be the best. An artful blend of form and function is the key. Here are five of the best celebrity bathrooms today

Bathrooms can be as elegant as any room in the house. A tub and toilet are just the beginning.

Fireplaces, saunas, vanity stations, fantastic views or cozy privacy are just a few of the luxury additions celebrities enjoy. The most expensive bathroom may not be the best. An artful blend of form and function is the key. Here are five of the best celebrity bathrooms today.

1. Jenny Craig


Renaissance opulence is the word that describes Jenny Craig’s bathroom in Rancho Santa Fe, California. A large soaking tub is directly opposite a fireplace that looks like it came out of 16th century Florence.

It is decorated with candelabras and other items from the past. The mural of Diana fleeing cupid sets the tone for ancient decadence. The one window has a heavy brocade swag and lace curtains that compliment the golden walls and creamy stone floor. The wooden arched door, cathedral-like skylight and textured walls complete the ambience.

2. Ralph and Ricky Lauren     

The sleek white and steel master bathroom in Manhattan, New York, of Ralph and Ricky Lauren has the opposite décor. Overlooking the Central Park reservoir the one large window looks straight on to the water and the city skyline beyond.

With an artful use of mirrors, the room seems twice its size and has twice the light. The floor and countertop are Thasos marble from the Greek island of Thasos, and the cabinetry is white lacquer. It is a beautiful but practical room, not for leisure.

3. Phil Mickelson



Phil Mickelson’s master bathroom in Rancho Santa Fe, California has all the best features of a bathroom in a luxury hotel suite, but it goes further. The shower is the focal point and it is encased in custom designed mosaics and a curved glass enclosure.

The mosaics were applied by Pietri Bersage who also crafted the mosaics in the Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas. The cream and gold color scheme is beautifully accented by the dark wood cupboards and window frames. There is white Italian marble on the floor and Baccarat crystal and sterling silver fixtures in the custom made vanities.

4. Molly Sims   

Molly Sims harmonizes a beautiful view of her garden with polished stone on most of the surfaces of her master bathroom in Los Angeles, California.

A large window in the rainfall shower and two large windows surrounding the step-up soaking tub bring the freshness of nature indoors. The tub shower and floor are constructed of pale grey stone. It is very elegant yet functional with clean straight lines.

5. Dennis Quaid   

 Dennis Quaid has a more intimate master bathroom in his Pacific Palisades, California home. In the style of a French country estate, the bathroom is elegant but not dramatic. Pale yellow walls with a French limestone floor to match and white trim give a warm, homey ambience.

The white soaking tub and console sink have a classic look from the 19th century. A small vanity is tucked in the corner with attractive lighting and small white upholstered chair. The décor and fixtures are simple and understated creating a relaxing yet elegant bathroom.

Bathrooms reflect personal lifestyle as well as have a practical purpose. These are the five best celebrity bathrooms that blend form and function.

Alicia is an interior decorator and lover of all things Hollywood. Adapting the styles and trends of some of the world's biggest stars is her specialty, bringing the glitz and glamour of celebrities to your own home on a budget. From gold-flaked bathroom paint to spectacular water features that don't cost an arm and a leg, she can turn your home into something special.

Three Gorgeous Celebrity Homes

Many of us can only dream of the luxurious lifestyle enjoyed by the rich and famous; their designer wardrobes and luxury car collections inspire sighs of envy, while most celebrity homes seem like endless real-estate playgrounds in comparison to our own properties!

As envious as we might be, we can’t resist an inside look at the latest celebrity home on the market, and all the extravagant luxuries it has to offer…

In recent months, we’ve seen a number of London-born celebrities buying homes overseas as they work towards breaking into the American market; on the other hand, the UK has seen its fair share of big celebrity names leaving the bright lights of Tinseltown to settle in London. If you’ve been looking at high-end property for sale in Hammersmith, there’s a chance you’ll end up socialising with some rather famous neighbours!

Let’s take a look at some of the most elaborate and expensive celebrity homes currently making headlines:

 

UK pop star Cheryl Cole already owns a luxury apartment in Beverly Hills, but the British celebrity has been spotted house-hunting in Los Angeles recently, and rumour has it Cheryl now has her sights set on a luxurious 6000 sq ft home with a $5.5 million price tag!

This celebrity home has six bedrooms, four bathrooms, a games room, fireplaces, a swimming pool and a number of balconies overlooking the city. The beautiful celebrity singer was raised in a Newcastle council estate along with four siblings, so she’s had to work hard for that luxury celebrity home and it’s safe to say she’s earned it!

Naomi Campbell’s boyfriend, Russian billionaire Vladimir Doronin, has offered the iconic supermodel an eco-mansion designed to fulfil her every wish and whim. This luxury celebrity home will be built on Isla Playa de Cleopatra, an island off the coast of Turkey. Naomi’s glass-domed luxury home will boast 25 bedrooms and a sprawling landscaped terrace, and will be completely self-sufficient with eco-friendly energy, heating and water solutions.

That’s not all; architect Luis de Garrido will be designing the unique celebrity home to resemble the Eye of Horus, an ancient Egyptian symbol of royalty and protection.

While these UK celebrities are buying and building homes abroad, A-listers from across the pond are falling for luxury properties in London; most notably, Hollywood couple Angelina recently added a new celebrity home to their extensive collection when they bought a £10 million Richmond mansion.

The property, named Whornes Place, has already served as a holiday home to numerous celebrities, and the Richmond area is home to so many famous faces it’s earned the nickname “Hollywood-on-Thames”! Brangelina have fallen in love with the neighbourhood and their new celebrity home, which combines tasteful antique décor with modern luxuries, including an indoor swimming pool.

Whether they’re settling into a historic London mansion or snapping up ultra-modern property for sale in Saint Tropez, these stars will doubtless be enjoying the ultimate in comfort and luxury once they move into their new celebrity homes!    

Sally Roberts is an enthusiastic writer looking to share news and views with other bloggers.

Celebrities And Their Games Rooms

It is no great secret that the rich and famous like to pick up a pool cue and relax in order to get away from the grueling spectacle of celebrity.

Check out Celebrity Cribs and you’ll see a host of games rooms in mansions in Beverley Hills or the Hamptons. You’ll notice a pool table taking pride of place in them.

Naturally, with the mega millions rolling around the A List celebrities of this world, you are unlikely to find the dingy, beer stained, dead cushioned pool tables that you are going to see standing in the corner of your local bar.

Money will naturally lead to more expensive pool tables of quality and class. Dwight Eisenhower installed four tables in Camp David when he had the opportunity to do so, and you can’t picture anything but perfect nap and polished rails on the ones he put in there.

It is all about quality at the end of the day, and presidents such as Carter, Nixon and Bill Clinton apparently all enjoyed knocking around on the exclusive tables at Camp David as well. Whether or not quality of pool table makes for a better player or not, is totally up for debate, and you’re not going to meet Barack Obama in a bar, trying to hustle you out of $20 to find out.

Former British Prime Ministers Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher, along with former French Premier Charles de Galle apparently liked a game of pool as well. But unless you become the next Prime PM, President or Royalty of a country, you’re unlikely to know just how well the incumbent President plays on the highly crafted Camp David tables.

Iron Chef Bobby Flay likes nothing more than retiring to his game room to get in a few frames of pool. This is his big relaxation away from the pressures of the kitchen. Flay likes to play against himself in his game room sanctuary, as pool, for Presidents and Iron Chefs alike, offers a way to distress and to get some challenging fun into life.

Hollywood superstar Nicholas Cage is another of the glitterati who likes to close the doors and lock himself away in his games room. His illustrious house out in Beverley Hills boasts an expensive pool table, and it sort of carries on a tradition because Cage’s house used to be owned by crooner Dean Martin who also had a good eye for the game. Pool, it bridges generations and class alike. Actress Eva Longoria also had a big, luxurious game room in her California home as well, with the Desperate Housewife a little bit partial to handling a cue.

The list of famous celebrity pool players go on, from Julia Roberts, Gemma Atkinson, Neve Campbell, Christopher Walken, John Wayne and even Sean Connory liking to retire away and get some cueing action in. If a games room is cool enough for James Bond, then it’s definitely worth having. You can find pictures of these stars getting down at the table, which is something of a humbling sight.

Games rooms housing pool tables in the mansions of the rich and famous really are more common than you may think. Imagine the thousands of dollars being spent on some of the most high quality tables around, and naturally putting them in equally classy surroundings to adorn the room like a showcase centrepiece. It may be like saving up for a table and putting one in your Man Cave in the basement of your own house, but the attraction of the pool table really knows no bounds.

But while the celebrities can splash the cash and afford themselves high quality, you wonder how far they will go. Is nearly $200,000 dollars for a pool table a little too much? The Luxury Billiard table goes for around that, and comes with sights (triangles used for lining up shots) which are inlaid with a choice of gold or platinum. There is even an automatic drawer to house your cues and your balls for safe keeping, and the table features its own built in rack. Press a button and the rack pops up out of the table.

For nearly a couple of hundred grand, that is what money can buy you. Maybe the Obscura Cuelight goes even further, as it projects images on the surface of the table. So when you strike a ball, you can marvel at how it looks like water rippling underneath the moving balls. But it matters not the surface, the money spent on the table, the game, the passion for mastering the art is the same from your basement to the A List mansions and the White House.

This is a guest post written by Lee Jackson. Lee works for Liberty Games an online retailer, specializing in pool dining tables as well as other games room equipment.

Looks like celebrities were very busy towards the middle and end of last year, and the result is a horde of baby celebrities being born in 2011

Although the majority of births seemed to occur during May and June, there’s pretty much been a golden child born every month of the year so far...

January

Flynn Bloom

Son of Miranda Kerr and Lord of the Rings elf Orlando Bloom - his Victoria’s Secret mother gave birth to him without a stitch of medication, and said although the labour was long and difficult, Bloom was by her side the entire time.

February

Winter Morgan Williams

Born to  model turned actress Gretchen Mol and director Tod Williams, Winter also has a brother named Ptolemy – the whole family lives in New York, where Gretchen is filming Boardwalk Empire.

March

Henry Flowers

This is the third child of Killers front man Brandon Flowers and Tana Brooke Mundkowsky. The rocker has two other sons with Tana, named Ammon and Gunner, and the pair married in Hawaii in 2005.

April

Waylon Albert Blackjack Jennings 

Desperate Housewives actress Drea de Matteo gave birth to son Waylon this year. He’s her second child with singer Shooter Jennings, best known for his psychedelic and southern rock pursuits.

May

Agnes Lark Bettany

Born to actor parents Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany (they met while working on A beautiful Mind) – Agnes is Jennifer’s third child, and she’s stated in interviews that her and Paul plan to make many babies.


June

Willow Sage Hart

Born to punky pop star Pink and motocross racer Carey Hart, Willow is the subject of Pink’s Tweets often. The famous tot appeared in a photo shoot with her parents one week after being born, and pretty much slept through the whole thing.

July

Arthur Saint

This is Selma Blair and fashion designer Jason Bleicks’ first child and they’re said to be ecstatic. The name generated a lot of interest as Arthur is notably popular in Britain as opposed to America, and there’s not much explanation as to the Saint part.

August

Haven Garner

Jessica Alba gave birth to daughter Haven Garner this year. It’s her second child with producer husband Cash Warren, and they already have a daughter named Honor Marie. Jessica was eager to Tweet the news that Honor would be a big sister when she found out she was pregnant.

Jacky Letard is an online content writer and enjoys looking after her health. That's why she specialises in writing health articles and currently focuses on patrick holford products and the amazing qualities of manuka honey.