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Jessica Simpson has a Baby Shower

This past Sunday, the friends of Jessica Simpson threw her a baby shower for her baby that is expected to be born soon. It was said to be a children-friendly shower, because there were several kids there. Jessica Simpson is 31 years old and this is her first child she is expecting.

In attendance at the shower were more than 50 women, of who are considered her closest friends. Included were her sister, Ashlee Simpson, and Jessica Alba. Simpson is expecting a baby girl and she was overwhelmed with excitement over the baby shower that was given to her. The shower was planned by an event planner named Mindy Weiss. The color themes were pink and yellow and the baby is expected any day now. Simpson is engaged to Eric Johnson, a former NFL professional.

Wouldn’t it be cool to go to a famous person’s baby shower? I often wonder if events like this are similar to the type that we, average people, experience. Like, did they play games? What kinds of gifts did she get? The big question is does a superstar like Jessica Simpson really need gifts? I mean, isn’t she rich enough that she would not need to accept gifts from all of her friends? Well, I suppose that her friends and family members enjoyed giving her gifts and I am certain that Jessica Simpson appreciates all of the gifts she received. Having a baby is a very exciting time, and I am sure that Jessica Simpson cannot wait for the baby to arrive.

George Clooney Arrested

George Clooney has become quite the political activist in the past few months. On Friday, Clooney was arrested in Washington D.C. during a protest. Clooney had recently met with President Obama over the crisis that has been happening in Sudan. On Friday, during protests over this crisis, officials handcuffed Clooney and took him away.

This event took place at the Sudanese Embassy in Washington, and Clooney was there taking part in the protests against the violence that has been occurring in that area. The violence is happening to innocent Sudanese people including women and children. Clooney appeared to be happy about the arrest and this is because he is willing to do whatever it takes to get attention drawn to this horrible crisis. In addition to George Clooney being arrested, many others were too including Martin Luther King III and Nick Clooney, George’s father.

I am not up on the exact facts that have been occurring in Sudan, but they sound fairly extreme. George agrees too. In fact, he is the co-founder of an organization called the Satellite Sentinel Project. Through this project, Sudan is being watched by way of satellite imagery. This surveillance is designed to protect the people there by watching for military or troop movements in the area.

I don’t know about you, but being arrested over a cause is not something I would like to be involved with. All I can say is that he must feel very strong about helping this country. He is willing to spend his money and time to support it, and he is willing to be arrested while defending it.

Bobbi Kristina Brown| Changing her Name?

It has been stated that Bobbi Kristina is in a better place in her life now. She is still dealing with the ridiculous media coverage of her mother’s death and the drama surrounding her father. “Krissy” is moving forward in her life and it has been reported that she is sober as well. Go Krissy, congrats!

Well, in recent headlines, it is now circulating that Bobbi Kristina Brown is out to change her name. The reports stem from those who claim to be close to the celebrity. They report, she has been wanting to change her name for a long time. To be exact, since her parents split, but her mom, Whitney, wouldn’t let her. She hates her name.

It is also reported, this is due to the association that her name has with her father, Bobby Brown. Left feeling untethered since the passing of her mother, it is stated that Bobbi plans to change her name completely. She is looking to go by strictly, “Kristina Houston”. This according to TMZ.

I have to wonder, during the emotional status Bobbi Kristina was in during the first days after her mother’s passing; was it really the family keeping him away from her? Does she not like her father? Is she going through a grieving stage and blames him as so many do for the substance abuse Whitney, was dealing with? The words of due to the association her name has with her father”, leaves you to wonder.

More than anything, I hope that no matter what the 19 year-old does, that she is comforted. If it makes her feel better to change her name, by all means, do so. From the outside looking and from different reports, Houston’s family seems to be a large support system for her. We wish you the best “Krissy”!

Nick Lachey and Vannessa Minillo are Expecting!

Monday morning, while co-hosting “Live! With Kelly”, Nick Lachey announced that he and his wife, Vanessa Minnillo are expecting their first child. Lachey, 38 has always expressed his wants, when it comes to having a family of his own.

Lachey learned of his wife’s big news while he was in the Bahamas and she, in New York. On the early morning television show, Lachey explains, "She went to the store and got a pregnancy test and it came back positive. We're having a baby!" with shear excitement.

The couple’s news falls a few months before Lachey’s ex-wife, Jessica Simpson is due to give birth to her first born as well. Lachey, explains that wife Minnillo, 31 is due to give birth, late summer/ early fall.

There is a picture floating around the internet of Minnillo and her cute little bump. He reports that for a while, “It just looked like she had eaten a really big burrito for a while”. Lachey also reports, he is more than willing to cater to his wife’s cravings. Her cravings he says; "She loves, she craves Mexican food right now. She could eat a burrito a day so you can imagine what our house smells like right about now."

The couple is thrilled and can not wait to meet their new little one upon his or her arrival. Unsure of a name if boy or girl, there is one thing we all know and that will be one loved baby. Congrats to the happy couple. Parenthood is one of the biggest and best blessing one can have.

Forbes Release List of Billionaires

An interesting woman makes the list.

Bill Gates is listed second and Warren Buffet is at third on Forbes latest list of billionaires. The first place person this year is Carlos Slim Helu and family at $69 billion. Unbelievable. How can someone be this rich? Carolos Slim Helu earned his money through telecommunications and this is his third year as the richest person alive.

One of the interesting parts of this list is about the youngest woman to ever make the list. Sara Blakely is the creator of Spanx, an underwear line. Blakely was only 27 years old when she came up with an idea for a new type of underwear. This single idea helped her reach the Forbes Billionaires list. She is worth approximately $1 billion and is now 41 years old. She owns 100% of her company and is listed as number 1,153 of 1,226 names on this audacious list.

When she began this company, she had absolutely no idea how big it would get. She now employs 125 people, and has made huge changes to the underwear industry. Her idea began with only $5,000. She has turned that amount into $1 billion in approximately 10 years or so. In the year 2000, her line of underwear began to be sold at many famous stores such as Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue.

This idea reminds me that no matter how much money you have, you can turn a great idea into a profitable business. Never give up. If you believe you have a great invention, turn it into a reality and you may just wind up on this list someday too.

Twitter, Music and Love, Oh My

Over the last three years, the whole saga of Chris Brown and Rihanna has never really gone away. From that brutal night, to twitter, to the two new songs recently released with the two of them collaborating on each. Rumors are flying around about the two getting back together. With the tweets and collaborations taking place, it sure seems likely.

Even before Rihanna’s face was completely healed, there were talks and photos taken of the two together once again. Have they ever truly separated? Is there a “true love” between the two? What could she possibly be thinking? There are a million questions as to “what if” and “why”. We will probably never really know the truth but one thing we do know is what they have shown us.

It has been reported that the two have recently released internet versions of two songs. One of which is Rihanna’s song “Birthday Cake” and the other is Chris Brown’s song “Turn up the Music”. You can hear them both on either track, rocking out together as they once did.

Aside from the release of the music, they have each been pushing the recently released hits on Twitter. Not only professionally communicating on Twitter but Chris Brown has recently tweeted “Happy Birthday” in honor of Rihanna’s birthday, to which she replied, “Thanks”.

The two are obviously in a spot of comfort and time will only tell us whether or not it goes further than that. While, I do not condone what Brown did to her, it is her choice to do as she wishes. Will it hurt either of them professionally? This is a question that I have running through my mind. What will it say if she does go back to him? What will her fans think? On the flip side of that coin, should she deprive herself of what she sees as happiness? Should she not follow her heart, if in fact she does love him?

This is a tough spot and I do not envy either of them if it comes to making that choice. This is where being in the public eye is a total turn off for me.

Jon Bon Jovi Celebrates his 50th Birthday

Jon Bon Jovi is the most famous member of the band Bon Jovi. He is the lead singer and his music has graced the world for decades. Today, March 2 is Jon Bon Jovi’s birthday and he turned 50 today. Most people that like his music feel like his music has only gotten better over the years.

In 1986, Bon Jovi released their 3^rd album entitled “Slippery When Wet.” This album hit the charts and heads began to turn. This band slowly become a favorite to many, and it was due to a number of factors. The band itself offered a lot. Jon Bon Jovi and long-time friend and band member Richie Sambora were an instant hit together, and today they are still making music with one another. The music this band offered was the primary tool needed for the rise in popularity.

To date, this band has released 11 albums and one live album. They have sold over 130 million records and have received numerous music awards over the years. I personally have many favorite songs produced by this band. I love “Never Say Goodbye,” “It’s My Life,” and “Bed of Roses.” The songs that Bon Jovi sings are full of depth and are so easy to relate to.

One of my dreams is to see Jon Bon Jovi in concert. This has not happened yet, but it has been a dream of mine for over 10 years. Now that Bon Jovi has turned 50, I realize that I better go soon because life is short, and I don’t want to miss out on this.

Taylor Swift Receives Prom Invitation

Although she said no, she made a different offer to him.

Taylor Swift recently received an invitation to the senior prom from a high school senior named Kevin McGuire. McGuire attends high school in New Jersey and is currently battling cancer. This is the second reoccurrence he has experienced with cancer and his sister was the one who came up with this idea.

According to a Facebook status, Taylor Swift announced to Kevin that she would not be able to go to his prom with him, but instead she asked him to be her date for the upcoming ACM Awards. Within minutes, people began commenting on her Facebook post and over 40,000 fans pressed the “like” button on her comment.

This poor 18 year old kid is stuck fighting cancer again for the second time. I cannot help but feel bad for him. It is bad enough when adults are faced with touch battles in their lives, but when you are young, it always breaks my heart even more. I give a lot of credit to Taylor Swift. Although she declined the prom invitation, this is almost even better. How great it is to see celebrities reach out to people in need. This is something that Kevin McGuire will remember forever and so will his friends, hometown and high school.

One small act of kindness from a celebrity can change a person’s life. This one thing will be something that this teenager will hold on to and cherish. You go Taylor Swift! Thank you for making someone’s dream come true and thank you for giving this cancer victim a memory he will never forget.

Whitney Houston Dead at Age 48

This news was shocking and sad for many people.

I grew up listening to Whitney Houston. She was one singer that always astonished me with the sound of her voice. It was devastating this week to hear the news of her passing. She was a young woman with a daughter and a voice that no one will ever be able to surpass.

Born in New Jersey, Whitney Houston arrived in this world in 1963. Her mother was a gospel singer and Houston soon started following in her mother’s footsteps. Singing was in her blood, and in her soul. 48 years after begin born, Houston life was lost. She was found dead in the bathtub of the Hollywood Hilton Hotel on February 11, 2012.

This news was very disturbing to millions of people. How sad is it that so many talented, famous people die at such young ages. As of right now, the cause of her death is still unknown. They are waiting for the toxology reports which often take around four weeks. There have been rumors flying that she may have drowned in the tub; however, it appears that it may have been an overdose. When her body was discovered, paramedics found bottles of alcohol and prescription drugs in the room. When the paramedics responded to the call, they tried to revive her but the attempts failed. She was pronounced dead, leaving a daughter behind and millions of fans.

The 2012 Grammy Award show took place the day after Whitney Houston’s death. To honor her, Jennifer Hudson, a native Chicagoan, took the stage and sang “I Will Always Love You.” The entire room grew silent as Hudson sang her rendition of one of Whitney’s most famous songs. Whitney will be missed by many people.

John Goodman's Plan to Avoid Paying Compensation

"Goodman filed for a legal adoption of his 42 year old girlfriend."

One of the top stories right now is about a man named John Goodman, 49, who is in the process of trying to legally adopt his girlfriend. Adopting his girlfriend Heather Hutchins, 42, is thought to be his escape from losing his fortune to a wrongful death lawsuit.

Goodman is the founder of a company called the Tony International Polo Club. He was involved in a car crash in February 2010 that caused a 23-year old man to be killed. After the car accident took place, police found that Goodman’s blood alcohol level was over twice the legal limit. The family of the 23-year old man, Scott Patrick Wilson, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Goodman. If he is convicted, he could face up to 30 years in prison and lose his fortune.

To offset this, Goodman filed for a legal adoption of his girlfriend. His plans are to protect his assets by saying she is his legal daughter and is entitled to these things.

Things have not yet been finalized in this case; however, the courts are trying to stop this from happening. The problem is that the courts must follow the law, and there are a lot of loopholes in the law. If Goodman can protect his assets, the family of Scott Patrick Wilson could potentially receive no compensation if they win this case.

There are many measures that people have taken to get out of trouble. This one though, has never been heard of by me or most legal professionals.

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