Celebrity Gossip

[lizann]

Taylor Hanson and wife Natalie have had their fourth baby together.

Viggo Moriah Hanson was born on Tuesday in Tulsa, according to People.

"Viggo is doing great," said the couple. "He is the perfect early Christmas gift.

"We look forward to being home to enjoy the holidays with him and his very excited brothers and sister."

Taylor and Natalie already have two sons Ezra, 6, and River, 2, and one daughter, Penelope, 3.

Hanson recently revealed that his band are planning to get back into the studio in the new year and are hoping to record a new album by the summer.

[Perdita]

The sister of Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin has reportedly died after being hit by a car.

Dakota Culkin was struck by the vehicle when she stepped off a curb in Los Angeles on Tuesday, reports TMZ.

The 29-year-old was taken to the UCLA Medical Centre but later died from her injuries.

The LAPD is said to be investigating the incident but so far no arrests have been made.

[Perdita]

Jerry Lewis is to receive a special humanitarian award at next year's Academy Awards.

The comedian will be honoured with the the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the ceremony on February 22.

The 82-year-old Nutty Professor star has raised over £1.3 billion for the Muscular Dystophy Association through his annual Labour Day telethon.

Academy President Sid Ganis said: "Jerry is a legendary comedian, who has not only brought laughter to millions around the world but has also helped thousands upon thousands by raising funds and awareness for those suffering from muscular dystrophy."

Other stars to have received the honour include Paul Newman, Bob Hope and Audrey Hepburn.


Well done, Jerry

[Perdita]

Usher has become a father again, according to Music News.

The singer's wife gave birth to a boy at around 3am yesterday morning. Details of the baby's name have not yet been released.

Usher already has a son with wife Tameka Foster, one-year-old Usher Raymond V.

The 30-year-old previously spoke of his joy at being a father, telling People: "That's something to be proud of. I'm so proud to be a father by the time I'm 30."


Congratulations to both of them.

[Perdita]

Bronx Mowgli Wentz is officially the worst celebrity baby boy name of 2008, according to website BabyNames.

Over 5,000 members voted the three-week-old son of Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson as having the worst male moniker of 2008.

The worst celebrity baby girl name of the year was awarded to Jagger Joseph Blue Goldberg, the nine-month-old daughter of Punk'd creator Jason Goldberg and former Punky Brewster star Soleil Moon Frye.

Other names to make the list included Sophocles Iraia Clement (Jermaine Clement and Miranda Manasiadis), Barnaby Borstein Douglas (Alex Borstein and Jackson Douglas) and Atalanta Baez (Carolina Herrera and Miguel Baez).

The best baby boy name was given to Caleb James Bice, the son of American Idol runner-up Bo Bice.

Harlow Kate Madden, the daughter of socialite Nicole Ritchie and Good Charlotte rocker Joel Madden, was voted as having the best baby girl name.


I know that Pete and Ashlee have explained the choice of their son's name but I am not surprised about the voting result. And some of the other names should not have been allowed, the poor kids are going to get teased an awful lot when they grow up.

[Abbie]

It might be bad name and all but the child is still just a baby, I feel sorry for him

[Perdita]

Sharon Osbourne is reportedly being investigated by police after attacking a Playboy model on a reality TV show.

Osbourne, who co-hosts VH1's Rock of Love: Charm School, grabbed contestant Megan Hauserman by the hair and refused to let go, according to TMZ.

The former X Factor judge was said to be furious after 26-year-old Hauserman accused her of only being famous for managing a "brain dead rock star" - a reference to her husband Ozzy Osbourne.

A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department said Osbourne is a suspect in a "minor battery" but no charges have yet been filed.

Osbourne's spokesperson has yet to comment.

Rock of Love: Charm School gives contestants the chance to learn the rules of etiquette in a bid to win a cash prize.


Seems like the school of etiquette is not quite working

[Perdita]

Kylie Minogue has reiterated her desire to return to acting, reports PA.

The singer initially rose to fame as Charlene Mitchell on Neighbours before launching a successful recording career.

"I've been concentrating on music for such a long time now that I sometimes have to remind myself that I started out acting!" she said.

"I wonder what my life would be like if I had not followed a recording career and instead, focused on the craft of acting."

She added: "Acting definitely plays a role in music and many aspects of my musical career but I do look forward to more film or stage acting in the future."

The Australian popstar made a guest appearance on the Dr Who Christmas special last year and has since admitted that she would be keen to reprise her role.

[miccisy]

Bronx Mowgli Wentz is officially the worst celebrity baby boy name of 2008, according to website BabyNames.

Over 5,000 members voted the three-week-old son of Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson as having the worst male moniker of 2008.

The worst celebrity baby girl name of the year was awarded to Jagger Joseph Blue Goldberg, the nine-month-old daughter of Punk'd creator Jason Goldberg and former Punky Brewster star Soleil Moon Frye.

Other names to make the list included Sophocles Iraia Clement (Jermaine Clement and Miranda Manasiadis), Barnaby Borstein Douglas (Alex Borstein and Jackson Douglas) and Atalanta Baez (Carolina Herrera and Miguel Baez).

The best baby boy name was given to Caleb James Bice, the son of American Idol runner-up Bo Bice.

Harlow Kate Madden, the daughter of socialite Nicole Ritchie and Good Charlotte rocker Joel Madden, was voted as having the best baby girl name.


I know that Pete and Ashlee have explained the choice of their son's name but I am not surprised about the voting result. And some of the other names should not have been allowed, the poor kids are going to get teased an awful lot when they grow up.

I know all of the name celebs call their kids are really just stupid but to be honest its up to them what they call there kids. They will go to private school anyway with other kids that have stupid names. Does it really matter what a child is called anyway. There parents have chose that name for a reason and they like it so thats all that matters. It is no one elses business why they chose them names.

When i have my baby and we decide the name, im not bothered if no one else likes it. It up to me and hubby and no one else. OK so i wont be choosing Bluebell Madonna, Coco or Apple but still its parents decision.

[Perdita]

Whether it's playing wheelchair-bound club owner Brian Potter or transsexual Irish warbler Geraldine McQueen, Peter Kay has been one of the most loved and successful comics of the last decade. With a bumper selection of mega-selling DVDs and a permanent fixture on the chatshow circuit, it wasn't surprising to hear that the Northerner recently beat Ricky Gervais and Frank Skinner to the title of the UK's favourite comedian. Read below to find out ten teasing facts about the standup.

1. Kay was born on July 2 in Bolton, Lancashire. His mum originates from County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.

2. Peter left Mount St. Joesph school with a single GCSE in Art and went on to work at a Netto supermarket, a cash and carry, a bingo hall and a toilet roll factory.

3. One of Peter's first standup gigs saw him triumphing over fellow Northern funnyman Johnny Vegas at the Northwest Comedian Of The Year in 1997. Coincidentally, the gig was hosted by his future Phoenix Nights co-star Dave Spikey.

4. Liam Gallagher is still angry with Kay for mocking the big white fur coat he wore at the NME Awards. According to brother Noel, the Oasis singer wouldn't stop swearing when someone played Kay's DVD on the band's tour bus.

5. Kay has had a more successful pop career than many musicians, working on four top ten singles. He could make it five if Geradline McQueen tops the charts with 'Once Upon A Christmas Song'.

6. Kay's favourite job as a youngster was working in a cinema. "I got to see all the movies for free, got free sweets and I told people endings of films as they were going in, like 'I didn't know Al Pacino was in Ghost'," he said.

7. Despite doing numerous promotions for John Smiths, Kay doesn't actually drink. The comic's father Mick died as a result of alcoholism in 1999, aged 59.

8. Kay's popularity with musicians means that he has ended up on stage at Live 8, Leeds Festival, V Festival, the Reebok Stadium with Elton John and at the MEN Arena with Queen.

9. The roly-poly funnyman is only 5ft 8in tall.

10. The comic's TV debut came on the 25-minute Granada film Two Minutes. The project co-starred Alexei Sayle and Hi-De-Hi!'s Paul Shane.