8.21.2008

Gwen Stefani Welcomes a Baby Boy!


Gwen Stefani and hubby welcomed a new baby son, Zuma Nesta Rock, on Thursday, August 21. Zuma weighed 8 pounds and 5 ounces when he was born , according to publicist Dave Tomberlin. "Mother, baby and family are all happy and healthy," he said in a statement.

The pop star and fashionista has another son, 2-year-old Kingston, with her husband, rocker Gavin Rossdale. Rossdale also has a teenage daughter with fashion designer Pearl Lowe.

Another Hanson is on the way!

Middle brother Taylor Hanson (of the rock trio Hanson), and his wife Natalie are expecting their fourth child. Natalie, 26, is due this winter.

Taylor, 25, told People Magazine that each of the couple's four kids has made life richer and more exciting, and they can’t wait for the new baby to join the party. The new arrival will join older siblings Jordan Ezra, 5 ½, Penelope Anne, 3, and River Samuel, 23 months.

As for the other Hanson brothers: Guitarist Isaac, 27, and his wife Nikki have two boys, Clarke Everett, 16 months, and James Monroe, 7 weeks. Drummer Zac, 22, and his wife Kate have son John Ira Shepherd, 3 months.

8.18.2008

Christina Applegate Plans To Start A Family Depsite Cancer


Kudos to Christina for her bravery! Christina Applegate has always dreamed of becoming a mom — and, despite her recent cancer diagnosis, she’s refusing to give up. Just days before she was diagnosed with breast cancer last month, Christina told an interviewer of her longing to get pregnant. “I’m at that age where, biologically, it calls me a lot,” she said. “I don’t want to wait until I’m in my mid-40s.”

Star magazine reports that Christina has vowed to put off a punishing course of chemotherapy until after she has succeeded in starting a family. Christina’s is trying to conceive a baby with musician Martyn Lenoble, whom she has dated for several months. She does plan to begin chemotherapy treatments, as soon as possible after the birth.

“A baby is the most important thing in the world to Christina right now,” said the source. “She doesn’t want to expose her body to chemo or radiation until after she gives birth.”
We commend her strength and courage.