6.29.2008

Babyface and Girlfriend Nikki Pattenburg Expecting First Child

Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds and his girlfriend, dancer Nikki Pantenburg are expecting a baby this fall. The smooth singer/songwriter, 50, has two sons (Brandon and Dylan) with ex-wife Tracey Edmonds.

Sources insist Babyface and his 35-year-old partner, Nikki Pantenburg, have no plans to wed. The baby is due at the end of 2008. The Grammy-winning singer, who just celebrated his 50th birthday, has been dating the 35-year-old dancer since January 2007. Congrats to the parents-to-be!

6.26.2008

Will Minnie Driver be the next Hollywood mom to give birth?

This past Saturday at a friend’s home in Malibu, Minnie had her baby shower. It was a casual affair, with about 40 guests in attendance, sipping basil lemonade and eating finger sandwiches and berry cake from Sweet Lady Jane. Minnie opened Gymboree Brand gifts, while guests hand-painted onesies for the baby, and signed personal notes in a book to be given to the mom-to-be. She just might be the next celebrity mom to deliver!

Laila Ali is going to make Muhammad Ali a grandpa!


Retired undefeated Women's Super Middleweight Champion and youngest daughter of Muhammad Ali, Laila Ali, has announced that she is pregnant with her first child. Laila, who cohosts NBC’s American Gladiator tells Essence magazine that she and husband, former NFL player Curtis Conway, will become parents in the fall. “I don’t know yet if we are having a boy or a girl, but I’m excited that I have a life inside me that my husband and I created,” says Laila.

The 30-year-old Ali married Conway, 36, last July in Marina Del Rey, California. Her first marriage to former boxer, Johnny “Yahyah” McClain, ended in 2005. Conway has three children from a previous marriage.

“Curtis is very calm and has a quiet confidence, and he wanted what I wanted—to be married and have a family,” says the former boxer. “I am 100 percent undeniably happy,” gushes Laila. “I've never been able to say that before.”

Another Spears Makes Her Debut!


Jamie Lynn Spears gave birth to a baby girl on June 19th. According to People, they named her Maddie Briann. Only immediate family was present for the birth, including Britney. A source states that “Everyone is healthy and happy.” Jamie, 17, and the Maddie’s dad Casey Aldridge, 19, plan on getting married soon, and just bought a house together in Liberty, Miss.

Alison Sweeny is expecting her second child


Alison Sweeney is pregnant with baby #2. She and her husband Dave Sanov have a son together, Ben, who is 3-years-old. Alison's rep, Carrie Simons told People: "She told them that, in a season all about family, hers is about to get bigger." She was talking about season 6 of “Biggest Loser” that Alison hosts.

Matthew McConaughey, Camila Alves


"We are stoked and wowed by this miracle of creation," Matthew McConaughey wrote on his blog. He and girlfriend Camila Alves are expecting a summer baby and, "all looks healthy and lively so far."

Minnie Driver


"You've noticed my tummy, haven't you?" The Riches star Minnie Driver joked with Jay Leno. The busy actress and singer admitted during a visit to the Tonight Show that she is pregnant and due in the summer. "I'm going to be a very tired mother, I'm sure!" Driver joked to People. "No, I'm going to be happy. I'm going to be a happy mother."

Gwen Stefani, Gavin Rossdale


Fashionable rocker Gwen Stefani is expecting her second child with Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale. We can't say that we're surprised. "I can't wait to get pregnant again," our December cover girl told us. "It's so fun and consuming and romantic." The 2008 Grammy nominee and mom to Kingston Rossdale recently finished a world tour for her latest solo album, The Sweet Escape.

Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso


Bourne Dad? Absolutely. Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso are expecting a sibling for 1-year-old Isabella and 9-year-old Alexia. "Being a dad is just amazing," Damon has told People. "These stages go by at warp speed…I can see why parents start thinking, I want another one."

Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson


Newly-married couple Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson will be adding a new member to the family band. The Fallout Boy bassist recently confirmed the rumors on his blog: "While many have speculated about this, we wanted to wait until after the first trimester to officially confirm that we are expecting our first child. This is truly the most joyous time in our lives and we are excited to share the happy news and start our family."

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt


Bonjour, beaux bébés! After months of staying mum, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt announced at the Cannes Film Festival that they are awaiting twins. The couple, who considers French their family's second language, have settled in Provence for the birth with their children Maddox, 6; Pax, 4; Zahara, 3; and Shiloh, 2.

Will Arnett and Amy Poehler


America's funniest baby is on its way! As her movie, Baby Mama, hit number one in the theaters, Amy Poehler revealed that she is expecting a fall baby with actor husband Will Arnett. "I'm great with kids," the SNL star told New York's Daily News. "I think I'm still a big giant kid." No doubt her kid's eye view led to the creation of her new Nickelodeon cartoon The Mighty B!.

Gillian Anderson


X-Files lead Gillian Anderson is expecting a second child with businessman boyfriend Mark Griffiths. The actress has called pregnancy a strengthening experience: "I remember, after going through the birthing process, feeling that no cut, no abrasions, no knock on the head will make me whine again." The couple has an 18-month-old son, Oscar, and Anderson has a 13-year-old daughter, Piper, from a previous marriage.

Mark Wahlberg and Rhea Durham


The Happening star Mark Wahlberg and girlfriend Rhea Durham are expecting their third child together. With eight siblings of his own, it's no surprise that Wahlberg wants to add to his family...most of the time. "When the kids are good, we want eight or nine," the actor told People. "When they're bad, we want to stop at three." The couple has a 4-year-old daughter, Ella, and a two-year-old son, Michael.

Michelle Monaghan


Stylish star Michelle Monaghan is awaiting her first child with graphic designer husband Peter White, reports People. "I love children and it's something that I've always wanted, to be a mother and have kids," the Made of Honor star said. The couple's newborn will premiere in the fall, along with Monaghan's next film, Eagle Eye.