Thursday, February 19, 2009
Ben Affleck feared people would think he's "just an airhead celebrity" when he got involved with charity work in Africa.The Man About Town actor - who has become a vocal supporter of humanitarian work in the Democratic Republic of Congo - admits he was worried the world wouldn't take him seriously when he announced his philanthropic plans, so decided to brush up on his knowledge of the region first.
He says, "I thought, well maybe I'd like to get involved, but I was nervous about it and I thought, you know, I don't want to be a dilettante."
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Chloe Jo Berman, recently appeared on hip-hop station Hop 97 to chat about green living, veganism and how to be a sexy environmentalist.
About the interview, Chloe says:
"I had all sorts of preconceived notions about how hip hop tough guys would react to my eco, green, vegan ideas - but they were all smashed in the shnozz by the most open minded and adorably funny gentlemen I've met in years."
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Wanna dress your little ones like Gwen Stefani's kids? Well now you CAN!!
The hiptastic singer is teaming up with Handmedowns.com to auction off some of Kingston and Zuma's gently-used baby gear to raise money for a great cause!
On the site you'll have the chance to bid on things like: Kingston's Radio Flyer Wagon, Kingston's Rockin' Tee, Zuma's Snuggly Onesie and much more!
All the proceeds will benefit the Orange Wood Children's Foundation and the Children's Hospital of Orange County.
The auction ends on February 20, 2009.
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The 'Focker' family is expanding and the stars of the popular movie franchise are reportedly in talks to appear in the third sequel.
Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro and Owen Wilson are in negotiations to star in the previously announced 'Little Fockers,' according to the Hollywood Reporter. Wilson, who had small roles in the first two installments, could have an expanded role in the new film, the trade magazine reports.
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Ribbons on the red carpet are nothing new. But this one is.
Many of the celebs who will be walking the red carpet at the Oscars on Sunday will be wearing a white ribbon to show their support of same-sex marriage
Anne Hathaway will have one -- the same one she wore to the inauguration of President Obama -- as will the creators of the film Milk.
Labels: ben affleck, Ben Stiller, celebrity quote, cloe jo berman, gwen stefani, oscars, owen wilson, Robert De Niro
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Okay what's the deal, why are people so against Miley Cyrus? Young people make silly faces and take ridiculous pictures of themselves and their friends all the time. It doesn't mean they have a target or are making fun or trying to offend. Why in the world are people so up in arms and taking such offense? Let the girl be! Maybe she should be more discrete about her personal like but she's just a teen, like any other teen. She's a sweet girl and I'm tired of people throwing stones! Argh!
Miley issued a public apology regarding the latest photo which upset the world.
"I want to thank all of my fans for their support not only this week, but always!" she began. "I really wanted to stress how sorry I am if the photo of me with my friends offended anyone."
The Hannah Montana sensation continued, "I have learned a valuable lesson from this and know that sometimes my actions can be unintentionally hurtful."
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"Happy Birthday" isn't the only tune Jennifer Aniston will getting for her Feb. 11 birthday.
John Mayer has prepared his own serenade to help his girlfriend celebrate the big 4-0.
"He did write a special song just for her for her birthday," a source tells PEOPLE of the Grammy winner. No word yet on his performance!
Didn't he do this with a poem she wrote or something before?
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Ben Affleck is thrilled that he has two beautiful daughters, Seraphina Rose, born Jan. 6, and Violet, 3. However, Ben would like Jen to get pregnant again in hopes of giving birth to a son!
"Ben's happy to keep going until he gets his boy, he has visions of dressing a little guy in Red Sox gear, tossing a baseball around and cheering in the stands together."
Jen, however, has other plans! "She's told friends that she's done," a friend of the couple, both 36, tells OK!. "She jokes with Ben, 'If you want more babies, you'll have to find a way to produce them yourself!'"
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Chris Evans and his wife Natasha Shishmanian are the proud parents of a 7lbs 4oz baby boy, born just hours ago, called Noah.
The tot will be the Radio Two DJ's second child - he has a 22-year-old daughter Jade - but professional golfer Natasha's first.
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Diane Keaton is telling all - about her bond with her mother. The Academy Award-winning actress, whose films include "Annie Hall" and the three "Godfather" movies, is working on a memoir - currently untitled - that the Random House Publishing Group plans on releasing in 2012.
Keaton's mother, Dorothy Keaton Hall, died last fall and had suffered from Alzheimer's. The actress began working on her book shortly after her mother's death.
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Nick Lachey is heading to the CW for at least one episode of the fan-favorite series One Tree Hill later this season. According to insiders, Nick will be playing a singer, former reality star and former boy bander who is dating Vanessa Minnillo. In the storyline, a record label wants to buy one of Haley's (Bethany Joy Galeotti) songs that she wrote for Nick’s new album, but she is hesitant to sell any of her music, so he will appear.
Labels: ben affleck, celeb baby, chris evans, diane keaton, jennifer aniston, Jennifer Garner, John Mayer, Miley Cyrus, Nick Lachey, one tree hill
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Hilary Duff will be playing California's youngest attorney in a new sitcom for NBC. The network has ordered a script for Barely Legal, which is described as a legal version of Doogie Howser, M.D. The show is based on the true story of an 18 year-old who became the youngest person ever to pass the California bar exam. [Photo credit: REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni]*~*~*
Almost a week later, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck have revealed the name of Violet's little sister.
Their baby is named Seraphina Rose Elizabeth Affleck.
While no explanation for the name was given, Seraphina is "derived from the Biblical word 'seraphim,' which was Hebrew in origin and meant 'fiery ones.'"
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There's already good news coming from the "American Idol" camp -- the show's new judge Kara DioGuardi is engaged!
A rep tells ET: "Kara DioGuardi and former school teacher turned general contractor Mike McCuddy were engaged on December 8th while on holiday in Mexico. No wedding date has been planned."
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Soap star Alison Sweeney has welcomed her second child with husband Dave Sanov.
The 32-year-old gave birth to a baby girl named Megan Hope on Monday night, weighing six pounds, seven ounces. Sweeney, who stars on soap opera Days of Our Lives and hosts hit TV show The Biggest Loser, announced she was expecting in June.
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Prison Break will end, for good, this Spring. FOX announced today that this, the fourth season of Prison Break, will be the series last. Prison Break will return to FOX for its final run of episodes on Friday, April 17.
Labels: alison sweeney, ben affleck, hilary duff, Jennifer Garner, kara dioguardi, prison break
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Worst Week Star Expecting Erinn Hayes, 32, is pregnant just like her her character on the series Worst Week, Melanie Clayton. It was planned according to Hayes. In an interview with People, she said that her and her husband, construction superintendent Jack Hayes, 34, planned the pregnancy to coincide with her character's.
Twilight Star Expecting
26 year-old 'Twilight' star Cam Gigandet, who played the evil Vampire James, is expecting his first child with his ex-girlfriend, 23 year-old waitress Dominique Geisendorff, who is currently 5 months pregnant.
American Pie Star Is Pregnant
Alyson Hannigan's rep confimed to People that she is in fact pregnant. The baby is due in the spring. You may recognize Alyson from the movie American Pie but more recently in the show How I Met Your Mother. Alyson and her husband, actor Alexis Denisof, 42, met on the show.
Grey's Anatomy's Star Is Pregnant
Chyler Leigh, "Lexie," on Grey's Anatomy, is expecting baby number 3 according to People. "They (Chyler and her husband Nathan West) are absolutely thrilled and looking forward to the new addition to their young family," says her rep. The 26-year-old's pregnancy will not be written into the Grey's storyline.
Ugly Betty Star Gave Birth
Rebecca Romijn, who stars in the sitcom "Ugly Betty" on the ABC network, has given birth to twin baby girls. Romijin and her husband, Jerry O'Conell welcomed the twin girls, Dolly Rebecca Rose and Charlie Tamara Tulip, on December 28, 2008.
Romijn has been on bedrest for several months and was absent from the Ugly Betty set. No word on well she will return to Ugly Betty, but she must be enjoying her little cuties.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Welcomed a Baby Girl
Violet, age 3, became a big sister on January 6, 2009! Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck are the proud parents of another baby girl. No word on the name yet.
Labels: alyson hannigan, ben affleck, cam gigandet, celeb baby, chyler leigh, erinn hayes, Jennifer Garner, Rebecca Romijn
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