Kendra, Hank, and the Baby

The stork has a special delivery on its way for one outgoing reality star. Early this week Kendra Wilkinson along with her fiance Hank Baskett announced that they are expecting a baby. This will be the couple's first child together. As the couple approaches the two week mark till their wedding at the Playboy Mansion, they have a lot to look forward to.

"Hank and I are thrilled to announce that we are expecting our first child together," Wilkinson told Marc Malkin from E!. "We are touched by the outpouring of support by our family, friends and fans."

Wilkinson is about twelve weeks into her pregnancy already. The very open reality star told Malkin that she found out that she was pregnant during a layover at the airport in Amarillo, Texas. Right now the sex of the baby is unknown, but the couple has names picked out for their bundle of joy. Wilkinson said that if they have a boy his name will be Hank Randall Baskett IV, and if they have a girl her name will be either Arianna or Kianna.

Malkin wrote this about Wilkinson: The morning sickness has been brutal. "I've thrown up in almost every limo that has taken me out in the last week," said Kendra, whose big cravings include fruit and Top Ramen noodle soups.

The Girl Next Door gang is all excited the baby. Bridget Marquardt said she and Wilkinson are going shopping after the baby's gender is known. Also on board is Holly Madison who is rumored to be hosting the baby shower. Ex-boyfriend Hugh Hefner told Malkin that he is also excited about the news.

"I'm really happy to learn that Kendra is pregnant because I know that she and Hank wanted to start a family right away," he said. "I think he's a good guy and they'll be good for one another."

I've blogged about before Wilkinson has started her own self entitled show on E! which airs every Sunday. The show follows the now 24-year-old as she navigates through life after leaving the Playboy Mansion. The first episode premiered last week and was a hit for the channel. Kendra brought in 2.6 million viewers, which made it the second highest premiere for E!

After watching the show I will admit that it wasn't what I thought it would be. It format was similar to Wilkinson's previous show The Girls Next Door with the scenes, interview, and random nudity. However, I think The Girls Next Door intro was much better than the one Kendra has. Aside from that I would suggest watching it, the show will certainly keep your interest.

Congratulations to Wilkinson and Baskett on their upcoming nuptials and baby. This child's life will be truly interesting.

If you want more about Wilkinson visit her personal blog: http://kendrawilkinson.celebuzz.com/

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Usher Minus His Boo

Usher is about the remind you of a common practice in Hollywood, divorce. Earlier this week it was rumored that singer/actor would be filing divorce papers. However, the rumor was confirmed when Raymond started the process to divorce his wife of two years Tameka Foster. Raymond turned in the papers on Friday at the Superior Court in Atlanta.

It was reported on E! that the couple has been having some problems for some time now. For the past year they have been living in separate homes according to reports. Usher has relocated to Nevada in order to work on his next album. Aside from their martial problems, the papers did not give a specific reason for their divorce.

The couple has two children together, Usher Raymond V who is 21 months old and Naviyd Ely who is 6 months old. Foster also has three sons from previous relationship. Raymond and Foster married in 2007. They had two weddings, one was a civil ceremony and the second was a traditional wedding in front of 200 guests.

Throughout their marriage the couple has had to deal with rumors of them breaking up and infidelity on Raymond's part. Rumors continued to swirl when Raymond fired his mother as his manger in 2007, statements were made that Foster had something to do with the managerial change. Raymond denied that these rumors were true when he visited MTV's TRL in 2008.

"I love my wife very, very much," Raymond continued with saying, "My wife had nothing to do with me firing my mother — nothing like that, that's trash."

Earlier this year Usher canceled his performance at the Grammy awards in order to travel to Brazil and care for his wife who was having a "serious medical emergency." Foster was suffering from "cardiac and respiratory arrest while being anesthetized before a liposuction procedure" reported E! Online. Raymond was by her side as she was in an induced coma which stabilized her.

Both parties are supposed to attend court on July 15 to begin the divorce proceedings.

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The O.C. Minus a Housewife?

Your favorite Housewives are back at work recording their new season. For those of you that are wondering who it is, it's the Real Housewives of Orange County, sorry Atlanta and NY fans. The spotlight is back on the ladies of California who are working on their fifth season of the show. The ladies have been filming for weeks now, but the big news concerning this season is if all the women are coming back.

For those of you who are wondering who, I will tell you that Gretchen Rossi, Tamra Barney, and Lynne Curtin will be coming back. So those of you that like them can breathe a little easier. That means that housewives Vicki Gunvalson and Jeana Keough are the ones that are on the maybe list. Housewife Tamara Barney confirmed on her Twitter page last month that one Housewife would not be back for the new season of the show.

Back in December E! reported that Gunvalson might not come back after the fourth season. Gulvalson herself did not comment on the matter much, but E! believes that it may have something to do with Gulvalson's relationship with her husband Don. During the fourth season Gunvalson made comments about her husband 'not filling her love tank.' Gunvalson states that they are working on their relationship.

This week Keough's daughter Kara spoke with E! Online about how she does not know if her family will be apart of this season. Even though the other wives and their families have started filming, the Keough family has yet to be scheduled to film. Kara Keough stated in the interview that the hold up may have to do with deals and contracts concerning her family.

Her mother had this to say on the subject, "We had a dispute due to deadlines and they need to settle it. I think it would be their loss. I didn't ask for anything too extraordinary."

Also reported by E! is that source told them that one or two new Housewives maybe joining the cast. At least one woman is in negotiations with the show at the moment. She is said to have a Rossi personality, but is a mother of three.
The Real Housewives of Orange County will definitely not be the same without Jeana Keough or Vicki Gunvalson, but everything must go on. Until it's confirmed who will not be back fans can enjoy the fact that Barney, Rossi, and Curtin will be back to keep the drama alive.

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NYC Prep Gossip

Since my second to last post I've been M.I.A. with almost all things electronic- minus my cell phone. Today is my first day back with Internet and television and I can't believe all the entertainment news I've missed. Today I was watching television and I can't believe this show that Bravo is coming out with NYC Prep.

After reading about this show and watching the commercial, it instantly made think The CW's show Gossip Girl. Which after doing some research, I'm not the only one because New York Magazine thinks so too calling the show a "rip off." The only thing that they are missing is a mysterious girl that text about their secrets. Instead of the having a "gossip girl" they do the gossiping themselves. Aside from that that the shows are too similar, all viewers have to do is identify the which person is which character.

NYC Prep is a reality show about six very privileged adolescents that attend exclusive schools in of course NYC. The show will chronicle their lives inside and outside of school and charity events. Viewers will also get to know their families and friends, the hot spots they go to in NYC, and see their vacation sites.

I wanted to compare the cast to the characters on Gossip Girl, however, NY Magazine beat me to the punch. So in an effort not to copy them and deal with copyright drama you can visit their site to find out about who's who at http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2009/04/bravo_takes_gossip_girl_knocko.html.

For those that are interested in watching NYC Prep the series airs on Bravo on June 23. Maybe those of you that watch it can tell me if my suspensions about the show are right. Otherwise, Serena and Blair better watch out, because they are not the only ones that are living the high life in NYC.

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Straight from the D-List

Kathy Griffin is back again with her show airing tonight on Bravo. The comedian's show features she life as a D list actress and how her pursues more publicity and recognition. Season five of Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D List will show her continuing to climb up the celebrity ladder. The premiere episode will feature Griffin being featured in a Bette Midler show along with her pursuing a Grammy award.

Along for another season of the show is Team Griffin, which consist of Griffin's assistant Tiffany Rinehart and her tour manager Tom Vize. I cannot confirm is Griffin's second assistant Jessica Zajicek will be back this season. Even though her photo is still featured on Bravotv.com, she does not appear on Griffin's personal site. Also appearing this season is Griffin's lovable mom Maggie, her "friend" Steve aka Woz, and her two dogs Chance and Pom-Pom.

According to Griffin's personal website, season five will be featuring all sorts of celebrities from all walks of life. Future episodes will feature rapper T.I., heiress Paris Hilton, southern cooking guru Paula Dean, and Suzanne Somers. Back from previous seasons is griffin's good friends Rosie O'Donnell and ex-MadTV star Micheal McDonald. This season will show Griffin experiencing another great moment in her career, receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Even though Griffin has a show, she also has a book in the works. The book entitled A Memoir According to Kathy Griffin will be about Griffin's life before and after stardom. The book is said to discuss Griffin's childhood, plastic surgery, and her divorce. The release date for the book has not been made public yet; however, the book cover is featured on her site.

With Griffin working on her show, book, and comedy tour she is definitely working to get off the D list. Now all she has to do is watch who she messes with, what she says, and what she does.

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Here's Conan

Tonight on NBC Conan O'Brien will take the reins as the new Tonight Show host. He will be filling the seat of predecessor Jay Leno, who aired his last episode as the host last Friday. As O'Brien's first guest for the premiere he will be welcoming actor Will Ferrell and musical guest Pearl Jam to the show.

On Leno's last episode he was given a drawn out farewell applause by the sold out audience. He then made a joke by thanking people whom he said "made it possible" naming off Michael Jackson, Bill Clinton, and Monica Lewinsky. Leno has been the host of the Tonight Show for the past seventeen years after taking over for the king of late night, Johnny Carson.

There have only been four host of the Tonight Show, making O'Brien the fifth host of the show. The Tonight Show started back in 1954 with Steve Allen as its host. The acclaimed Johnny Carson, who was the third host of the show, took over in 1962 and turned it over to Leno in 1992.

When Carson decided to retire from late night, there was a lot of controversy about who his predecessor would be. . Carson's chose was David Letterman, who now host the Late Show. Leno was given the opportunity to take over the show by NBC, which did not please Carson.

On Friday, Leno welcomed O'Brien to show as one of his final interviews. They spoke casually about O'Brien and his thoughts about taking over as the host. O'Brien in his usual manner poked fun about the shoes he has to fill.

"It's a compliment to you, because I keep hearing over and over, in my 800 interviews in three days- 'You've got big shoes to fill.' Someday in my career I want fill little shoes," O'Brien told Leno.

Also to wish Leno a farewell was Billy Crystal, who was Leno's first guest in 1992. He kept up with the tradition of singing farewell the Tonight Show host. Afterward, Leno named off all the people that contributed to the show to thank them. Then Leno brought out almost seventy children who parents were staff of the show and were born during the shows run.

Leno stated that they were his legacy, "When these kids grow up and they go, 'Hey, Mom and Dad, where did you guys meet?' they're going to say they met on the stage of the Tonight Show."

When Leno was asked if he was sad about leaving the show, he said was he was thrilled.

"When I took this from Johnny, this show was the No. 1 show on late-night television. When handing it to Conan, it's No. 1, which means I get my security deposit back."

O'Brien's seat on the Late Night was filled by SNL alum Jimmy Fallon, who took over months ago. Tonight's premiere of O'Brien as the host will definitely be one to watch. I just hope that he keeps doing the string dance.

Check out this video about Leno's last show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pltylKbfq_Q&NR=1

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Hudson and the Baby

The news is officially out; Jennifer Hudson is having a baby. As I stated in a past post there were rumors that the star was pregnant, but she denied that it was true. In yesterdays Chicago Tribune, Hudson's close friend Felicia Fields told the paper that the star is indeed pregnant and about her weekend baby shower.

Fields told the paper, "It was a baby shower, a quiet gathering of friends and mostly family. They are really trying to keep it mostly quiet."

At the party Fields said that Hudson received mostly yellow gifts since the gender of the baby was unknown to the guest. The couple has chosen to keep the sex of the baby private as well. Another secret that they are keeping is when the baby is due. When Field’s was asked when the baby was due she was not willing to talk about it.

The baby shower took place at a relative’s home in Hudson's hometown of Chicago. This will be Hudson's first child with her fiancé David Otunga, who is an ex-reality star. Otunga is now pursuing a career as a pro wrestler. The couple has set a date for their wedding, but has chosen to keep the date private.

Hudson has wrapped up her tour with Robin Thicke, which she had to leave after for a while after her throat condition. Since the end of her tour she has been laying low to avoid baby news.

According to the Chicago Tribune Hudson is about seven months into her pregnancy. However, how far along Hudson has not been confirmed. Aside from all the news I want to congratulate Hudson on her pregnancy and motherhood.

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