Rosie’s New Role—Britney’s Adoptive Mother?

Don’t believe everything you hear… from Lynne Spears. Britney’s mom has recently been making the rounds trying to convince her daughter’s fans that she and the pop princess are mending their fractured relationship. Things reportedly went south when Lynne finally stepped up after Brit appeared panty less in public, shaved her head, got sloshed on a nightly basis, etc. The rift came to a head when Mama Spears hand delivered her daughter to rehab. When Britney left rehab she was reportedly still furious with her mother and refused to acknowledge her existence. Now reports say that the things between the … Continue reading →

Creating The Next Generation Of Crocodile Hunters

His life may have been tragically cut short, but 8-year-old Bindi Irwin does not want the world to forget her late father “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin. That’s why she is making the decision to continue the educational and conservation work he worked tirelessly to promote. Hence the creation of “Bindi: The Jungle Girl.” The series, which will air on the Discovery Kids Channel in the United States and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation beginning next month is an attempt to show kids that they can make a difference in the wild. “I’m proud to be showing kids that conservation and helping … Continue reading →

Is Britney Spears Suffering From Postpartum Depression?

Shortly after Britney Spears had what the media calls her “meltdown” (which began with a self-induced head shaving, the addition of a couple of tattoos, multiple trips in and out of rehab, and a tirade, which included the young mom attacking a photographer’s vehicle with an umbrella… in the course of 36 hours), Hollywood insiders began to speculate that the pop princess may be suffering from more than just a substance dependency. Shortly after Spears’ head shaving incident “View” co-host Rosie O’Donnell hinted that the 25-year-old mother of two young sons may be suffering from postpartum psychosis. Of course, O’Donnell’s … Continue reading →

Jackie Earle Haley – Back Where He Belongs

I wanted to write this blog months ago when I read an article about Jackie Earle Haley in Entertainment Weekly, but it slipped my mind and besides, I wasn’t sure anyone would remember him. I remember him well – he was the cool kid from 1976’s Bad News Bears. Haley started doing commercials at the age of 5 and by 15, he was on the cover of teen magazines. At 17, he was in Breaking Away, a film nominated for five Oscars. Then he hit puberty and it all stopped. Well, it didn’t actually stop, it just dwindled down to … Continue reading →

Fashion Finds: Celebrity Kid’s Clothes—Would You Buy It For Your Child?

We’ve all seen them (in pictures anyway) those cute and (by all accounts) spoiled children of Hollywood’s elite dressed to the nines (well, except for Britney Spear’s baby Sean Preston who made PEOPLE’s worst dressed list prior to his first birthday—but that’s fodder for another blog). Most of their designer duds were bought well before their births so as soon as they make their public debut it’s all about the swag. So what are the hottest names in baby fashion? According to the experts, Hatley’s Bear Naked apparel–from rompers to onesies—are among the preferred items of choice for Tinseltown’s hottest … Continue reading →

Wonderful News For “Wonder Years” Star

The news could be not be more wonderful for former Wonder Years star Fred Savage and his wife, Jennifer Lynn Stone. PEOPLE Magazine reports that they are now new parents to “a healthy baby a boy.” Savage’s agent tells the magazine that Savage and his wife “are absolutely thrilled.” The baby was born Saturday night in Los Angeles and weighed in at 6 lbs., 13 oz. The couple has not yet named their new son. Little Kevin Arnold from “The Wonder Years” is a new dad? Wow, do I feel old. I was just wrapping up my life as a … Continue reading →

Kurt Russell: Rugged Child Star

Kurt Vogel Russell was born on March 17, 1951, in Springfield, Massachusetts. His father, Bing Russell, is a former baseball player, who played the deputy sheriff on the television series, “Bonanza” for six years. Kurt was a child star, landing a ten-year contract with Walt Disney in 1960 and in 1963, a part in an Elvis Presley movie, “It Happened at the World’s Fair.” He graduated from Thousand Oaks High School along with Michael Richards of “Seinfeld” fame. Richards was said to have voted Kurt the “best looking in the class.” Although he was well on his way to establishing … Continue reading →

Melissa Gilbert: Child Star Shining Bright

Born on May 8, 1964, in Los Angeles, California to a Jewish family, Melissa Ellen Gilbert, also known as Missy, was adopted by actor, Paul Gilbert and his wife, Barbara. She has a brother and a sister, both of whom were also adopted. When she was eight years of age, her adoptive parents divorced and when she was eleven, Paul Gilbert died. She was a child star and one of five hundred young girls who auditioned for the part of Laurra Ingalls Wilder for the television series, “Little House on the Prairie.” Her screen test was the only one sent … Continue reading →

Help Save Screech’s House

If you mention the name Dustin Diamond, few people recognized it. But, if you mention the name Screech, almost everyone immediately thinks of the nerdy character from the teen show “Saved by the Bell.” Dustin began playing the Samuel ‘Screech’ Powers character when he was only ten years old. As he played Screech over the years, America literally watched him grown up. He was so well-known, he is ranked #16 on the VH1 list of 100 Greatest Kid Stars. After “Saved by the Bell” ended its seven-year run, Dustin decided to become a stand up comedian. Leaving the Hollywood limelight, … Continue reading →

Shirley Temple: Child Star Shining

Shirley Jane Temple was born on April 23, 1928. This most famous child actress of all time hails from Santa Monica, California and appeared in more than forty films during the 1930s. One of three children, she began her career at the age of three, after a visiting director selected her from a group of other children in a dance class. Her birth certificate was altered, and it was on her twelfth birthday that she discovered she was really thirteen! She was, even at the tender age of five, a thoroughly professional performer. She was always prepared for “shooting time,” … Continue reading →