Posted May 30, 2008 by LisaWeseman

After weeks of pregnancy rumors, a promise to Ellen to (eventually) tell the truth about her pregnancy, and a lavish wedding, Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz have finally confirmed that they are expecting their first child.

As they did with their engagement, the couple announced the news on their website with a short statement:

"While many have speculated about this, we wanted to wait until after the first trimester to

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Posted May 20, 2008 by Tommi Lewis Tilden with additional reporting by Audrey Turcot

It wasn't long ago that " Iron Man" Robert Downey Jr. was playing Russian roulette with drugs -- and it was a good bet that the long-respected actor wouldn't survive his addictions. Downey, Jr. said his son, Indio with first wife Deborah Falconer, helped save his life -- but barely. "Our marriage and having a child probably kept me off the rails, but it… Read More

Posted May 20, 2008 by Tommi Lewis Tilden with additional reporting by Audrey Turcot

Word is that the new "Sex and the City" flick (opening May 30) focuses a lot on Carrie and Miranda and how they’ve matured since last seen on the small screen. In real life both Sarah Jessica Parker and Cynthia Nixon have come far -- not just with acting accolades, clothing line launches and personal victories, but also as two of the "SATC" quartet raising… Read More

Posted May 20, 2008 by Tommi Lewis Tilden with additional reporting by Audrey Turcot

Though they often appear impervious to life’s pitfalls, hardships and struggles, the truth is that being a star has zero bearing on spawning healthy kids.

Last month, Jenny McCarthy shifted into protective mama-bear mode on "Larry King Live" when she faced off against two doctors who do not believe there is scientific evidence linking vaccinations and autism.

McCarthy, whose 5-year-old son Evan is autistic and wrote… Read More

Posted May 7, 2008 by Tommi Lewis Tilden with additional reporting by Audrey Turcot

Forty-two-year-old Cindy Crawford had a surprising response when asked what she liked best about her body. “The whole thing,” she responded. Whoa, before you shoot her for vanity, hear her out: “After giving birth, I have a whole new appreciation for my body and all it can do.” Hear, hear!

Crawford, whose kids Presley, 8, and Kaia Jordan, 6, are spitting images of both… Read More

Posted May 7, 2008 by Tommi Lewis Tilden with additional reporting by Audrey Turcot

Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Billy Joel, Ben Harper, and Christy Turlington are just a few of the celebs who lent their voices to Hallmark greeting card messages for deployed military moms.

The Recordable Cards with Music allow the sender to record a personal voice message, followed by a pre-recorded song. Hallmark is also sending cards with voice message from the kids who have moms in… Read More