Ivanka Trump is afraid of giving birth

Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, July 14th, 2011
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Ivanka Trump is about to pop. However, the 30-year old Celebrity Apprentice judge managed to step out last Thursday evening, only one day before her due date! She told reporters at the Snow Flower and the Secret Fan screening, that she's "trying not to think about" the delivery.

"My breathing exercises are going to come in the form of screams and panic," Ivanka jokes. "I have enough anxiety about the type of mother I’m going to be and the nuances of being a parent. [Therefore] I haven’t focused too much on the actual delivery part, which is seriously terrifying," she adds.

Any day now Ivanka and Jared's daughter will arrive.

Widespread criticism on David & Victoria Beckhams name choice.

David and Victoria Beckham.

Her name has caused people to think that she was born at 'half past seven', but there are many, many more reactions to the name of the newest Beckham in town: Harper Seven. The Telegraph has even dedicated an entire article on Tweets about the newborn's name.

There are several theories regarding the origin of the name Harper, guesses go from novelists to Harper's Bazaar magazine, @Martin_Carr tweeted "are we assuming that's after Harper Lee? [the writer of To Kill A Mockingbird] Seems a bit literary for them..." Whereas @sarah_robbo tweeted "erm, I usually like weird celeb' baby names, but HARPER SEVEN? Literally Harpers Bizarre?!"

Some people think that the name is cute and quirky, with @ladysov tweeting, "I actually think the beckhams daughters name "harper seven" is kinda cool." Others come with societal criticism, @camillalong tweeted, "doesn't Posh know the Harper Seven were a group of climate change activists jailed for bombing a juice bar in San Francisco?"

In my opinion, Harper isn't that unusual anymore. To Kill A Mockingbird is a classic and has become a must-read for students. Seven isn't unique either, Erykah Badu and Andre 3000's son is named Seven Sirius. That people hear it as 'half past seven' is quite amusing. Let me put it this way, I'm just happy that they didn't name her Jermajesty.

Bethenny Frankel to be a mom x2?

Jason Hoppy and Bethenny Frankel with Bryn Casey.

Reality star and Skinnygirl entrepeneur Bethenny Frankel and husband Jason Hoppy are talking about adding to their brood. The couple's 14-month old daughter Bryn Casey is the main inspiration of the baby talk. Bethenny says, "someone said to me,'You will never regret having another one, but you may regret not having another one,' so that’s weighing heavily on me." However, Bethenny's age does make the couple careful, "there’s anxiety because of my age to be honest, but I don’t want to make choices based on fear. You never want to make a fear-based decision like, 'Oh my God, I’m 40, we have to have a kid now.'"

The couple is talking about another baby, but not actively trying. Guess that only time will tell what they (and mother nature) have decided on.

Jessica Alba about her post-baby body.

Jessica Alba.

Jessica Alba is one of the most beautiful women in the world, but even beautiful women like Jessica have their insecurities. Jessica, 30, is pregnant with her second child. In the August issue of the American Allure she says that after she gave birth to her first child, daughter Honor Marie, she didn't manage to shed all the baby weight. She puts it as boldly as "I can’t ever get down to the weight I was before I had Honor. My body’s just different. The jeans just sort of zip up differently, and things hang differently. It’s a miracle what happens, but you definitely are different afterward. Unless you're Gisele [Bündchen]."

Now that she's a mother, she has found that the experience of being pregnant and giving birth has had an unexpected upside: it has helped her got more in touch with her own sexuality. Jessica says, "I was quite shy with it [sexuality]. It wasn’t something I embraced until I had my daughter. I saw how incredible and amazing it is to be a woman and to be able to create a life.” She continues, "There’s a reason why certain areas of the body are desirable — because it all leads to reproduction.There’s a science behind it all. It’s not just to sell whatever you’re selling on a billboard or a magazine or a movie.”

A downside of her pregnancy? The constant attention from press and paparazzi for her changing body. "My publicist said the other day, ‘You can’t just be going to the grocery store - you have to be ‘flaunting your baby bump,’” she says. “You’re pregnant. Your stomach is not going to be flat. You’re not ‘flaunting’ it; you’re just walking to the store or across a parking lot."

 Jessica Alba and husband Cash Warren expect their baby to arrive in September. It is unknown whether they're having a boy or a girl. Although there is a possibility to big sister Honor already told the paparazzi the name and gender of the expected bundle of joy.

Ali B and his wife welcome son number 2!

Ali B.

Dutch rapper Ali B. - real name Ali Bouali - and his wife Breghje Kommers have welcomed a second son into their family. Ali, 29, confirmed to Dutch celebrity tv show RTL Boulevard that Breghje had given birth to their baby boy on Monday. The couple has decided to name their new bundle of joy Omar. Little Omar joins big brother Amin, who was born in 2009.

Congrats to Ali, Breghje & Amin!

Kate Hudson and Matthew Bellamy are unsure about son's name.

Matthew Bellamy and Kate Hudson.

Kate Hudson and Matthew Bellamy don't know what their son's name will be yet. Luckily they'll have some more time to deliberate what their little boy's name will be. The couple is planning on moving to London, where Matthew will work on Muse's new album, but their staying in Los Angeles until Kate's recovered.

Kate, 32, gave birth naturally, even though she delivered son Ryder via a Caeserean section.

Kate Hudson and Matthew Bellamy have a SON!

Matthew Bellamy and Kate Hudson.

Turns out that the girl that Kate Hudson thought she was having came out with a little penis attached!

Yesterday, July 9th, Matthew Bellamy and Kate Hudson welcomed a son into their family. The healthy baby boy was born in Los Angeles. No word on his name, or how much he weighs.

Kate, 32, and Matthew, 33, started dating last year and announced their engagement in April. In January of this year the couple announced that they were expecting a baby together.

This is Matthew's first child. Kate already has a son from her marriage to Black Crowes rocker Chris Robinson, 7 1/2-year old Ryder.

UPDATE: Wednesday Matthew Bellamy revealed his son's name in a tweet. Kate and Matthew have decided to name him Bingham 'Bing' Hawn Bellamy.

David and Victoria Beckham welcome a little girl.

David and Victoria Beckham.

The girl that everyone knows and expects to become a future fashionista has finally arrived.

David and Victoria Beckham welcomed a daughter into their family this Sunday morning at 7:55 a.m. in Los Angeles at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Already parents to three boys, Brooklyn, 12, Romeo, 8 1/2, and Cruz, 6 1/2, the couple were surprised to be welcoming a girl. The couple announced that they were expecting a girl in March, David then said "Obviously, having three boys, you kind of expect another one, so finding out a little girl is in there is surprising, but, obviously, we are over the moon."

Baby girl Beckham weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz./3400 grams. Her name hasn't been made public yet.

Congrats to the Beckham family!

UPDATE: The British DailyMail reports that the newest Beckham has been named Harper Seven. David Beckham updated his Facebook status. It reads "I am so proud and exited to announce the birth of our daughter Harper Seven Beckham. She weighed a healthy 7lbs 10oz and arrived at 7.55 this morning, here in LA. Victoria is doing really well and her brothers are delighted to have a baby sister xx"

The DailyMail quotes a friend of the Beckhams with regards to their name choice, "Harper is an old English name, something Victoria has always liked. Seven is a very lucky number and the baby was born just after 7am, in the seventh month." Sports fans will also immediately notice that number 7 was David's jersey number  for Manchester United and the English national team.

The DailyMail also reports that little Harper was born via a Caesarean section, just like her older brothers. Also, the girl reportedly is the spitting image of mum Victoria, when she was a baby.

Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart expecting baby no. 2!

Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart.

Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart are, reportedly, expecting a little brother or sister for Billie! McSteamy and his wife welcomed daughter Billie Beatrice 16 months ago.

The Grey's Anatomy star, 38, has said about his wife, 39, "I don’t know if there’s any change more significant that a human being can make than that of a woman become a mother. There’s no change more dramatic."

Jewel: it's sad that men don't get to be pregnant.

Jewel and Ty Murray.

Jewel is ready to give birth to her baby boy any day now. Of course, she and husband Ty Murray are looking forward to meeting their son. However, she luckily doesn't have any hang-ups about the pregnancy aftermath and is not planning to take part in the newest Hollywood trend of losing the baby weight as fast as possible.

The musician and Platinum Hit host, 37, says "I'm feeling really great and enjoying pregnancy much more than I thought I would. I didn't know what to expect, every woman is different and you hear such horror stories. However, I also heard that you should try to enjoy it, so I took that to heart and not to fret about weight gain or anything else." Regarding the weight gain, she adds "Well, you're supposed to gain up to 35 pounds, and now I’m at 30 weeks and I’ve gained 30 pounds,” she explains during the interview, conducted in May. “The first several months I hardly gained anything, then it happened fast. I don’t know how I could control that – I have a healthy diet, I don’t eat sugar. I think your body has its own wisdom and as long as you are doing the best you can, you just have to find a balance."

Jewel isn't planning on following any specific diet, when her son has arrived. However, she's planning on breastfeeding, and she hopes that she'll be one of those moms that burn many more calories that way. "As far as losing the weight, I’m hoping that breastfeeding does the job, but I won’t be neurotic about it, about working out right away,” she says. “I am capable of that but I’m going to cut myself lots of slack. I want to give myself time to rest and heal and tend to my new baby for a month or so, and then I will definitely get back into a workout routine."

Jewel and Ty believe in breastfeeding. "We plan on [doing] it. I was ranch-raised and believe in it because I’ve seen what it does for animals." Don't expect Jewel to judge non-breastfeeders though "I don’t have any judgment about it, and I don’t think it should be contentious — I see great moms both ways. It’s amazing how intolerant the discussions on the Internet can be."

Her key message? "Knowledge really is power. The more you can educate yourself, the better. Your body and your health are your responsibility. I love doctors, but I have to live with the decisions I make. Make sure you get your questions answered, and never feel that you are doubting your doctor by asking a question — a good doctor won’t feel that way, either." She adds, "pregnancy is a privilege, and I feel lucky that I get to do it. It’s kind of sad that men don’t.”

Ryan Philippe's ex Alexis Knapp gives birth to a baby girl.

Alexis Knapp.

Ryan Philippe's ex-girlfriend Alexis Knapp gave birth to daughter Kai on Friday July 8th. According to reports "mom is doing great" and Ryan was with her in the delivery room.

Ryan Philippe.

Alexis, 21, has said that Ryan, 36, is Kai's father. This has not been confirmed yet, Ryan wants to take a paternity test. He has been very supportive of Alexis, attending doctors appointments and now, being there when Kai was born. A 'source' has told People.com "Ryan is aware of the situation [and] totally prepared to take responsibility should the child be his." Another source tells US Weekly "He's a good father. Whether or not this is his baby, he wants to do the right thing and support her." At the same time Alexis' rep says "Alexis has never asked him for help and she doesn't expect it either."

Ryan Philippe has two children from his marriage to Reese Witherspoon: daughter Ava, 11, and son Deacon, 7.

Keri Russell is pregnant with her second child.

Keri Russell and Shane Deary.

Keri Russell and husband Shane Deary are expecting their second child. Keri, 35, and Shane are already parents to 4-year old son River.

No word on when to expect the new addition to the family.

Finally! Nathalie Portman's baby's name out in the open.

Benjamin Millepied and Natalie Portman.

It's out! Benjamin Millepied and Natalie Portman have named their baby boy Aleph. A unique name, that is for everyone that doesn't know Hebrew. Aleph, also spelled Alef, is the (name of the) first letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Therefore it also has a connotation of being 'number one'.

It also has an esoteric meaning in the Judaic Kabbalah, in the theological treaty Sefer-ha-Bahir Aleph relates to the origin of the universe, saying that it's the "primordial one that contains all numbers."

Dutch singer Paskal Jacobsen and wife Doortje welcome son number 2.

Paskal Jacobsen and Doortje Kranendonk.

BLØF frontman Paskal Jacobsen and his wife Doortje have welcomed another boy into their family. Doortje gave birth to son Mats on Tuesday afternoon. The couple wanted to welcome their son in the hospital, but Mats thought otherwise and arrived so quickly that he was born at home. Luckily, all is well and Mats is a healthy little boy. 


Paskal, 37, and Doortje, 31, were married in 2008 and welcomed their first son, Sem, in January 2010. Paskal says "we are extremely happy. I'm very proud of Doortje, she did so well when in labour," he adds "and, of course, our son Sem is very proud to have a brother."

Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo have babies on the brain.

Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo.

Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo will wed this summer, but the couple is already thinking of the future, they're thinking of babies to be precise! "We definitely want to do together and do it sooner rather than later.  "I'll be 38 this year, so it's one of those things that I'm certainly behind the eight-ball on," Nick says. "Not that getting married was the means to an end to have kids," he continues, "but it certainly was the next step in the process that leads us to ultimately having a great family together."

This weekend Nick celebrated his bachelor party at Tao Las Vegas and Tao Beach. He was there with a group of 30, drinking socially and having lots of laughs as his friends continuously toasted him. However, now that his stag do is done with, he wants the attention to switch back to Vanessa, saying "it's important to me - and remains important to me - that this is her day, and I want her to experience everything that being a bride is and can be, and so I want this to be everything she dreamt it would be and more and I've tried to make that happen for her and for us." He continues "weddings are a very, very, very intimate and special thing, and I want it to be what she wants it to be. I've tried to work hard to make it that."

Nick and Vanessa's wedding will be televised in a TLC special, working title 'Nick and Vanessa's dream wedding'. In Nick's opinion this show will be different from Newlyweds, the reality tv series he did with then-wife Jessica Simpson. "This is very different than doing a reality series. It's a one-off special," he says. "This is a different process. There's a beginning and there's and end, and it's over."

Pregnant Jewel donates 2,600 nursing bras.

Jewel and husband Ty Murray.

Jewel is about to give birth to her first child, a baby boy, this month. However, being pregnant doesn't mean that Jewel sits still. She has partnered up with Bravado! Designs and Baby Buggy and is donating 2,600 nursing bras and tank tops to mothers-in-need in her homestate of Texas.

Jewel says about the deal "Thank you to Bravado! Designs for partnering with me to donate over 2,600 nursing bras to mothers in need through the extraordinary work of Baby Buggy. This is an un-paralleled opportunity and honor to play such a meaningful role in the lives of other new mothers, and help to assure that all women get the products and care they need for themselves and the next generation." What a wonderful partnership!

Johnny Heitinga and wife Charlotte-Sophie welcome a son.

A pregnant Charlotte-Sophie, Jezebel and Johnny Heitinga.

John Heitinga is a second time father. His wife Charlotte-Sophie gave birth to a baby boy this Friday. The little guy was born at 9.45 a.m. in Madrid and has been given the name Lennox.

The couple already knew that they were having a boy and that they wanted to give birth in Madrid, even though the family know lives in England, where Johnny plays for Everton FC. Thursday Johnny tweeted "In #Madrid ready to finally meet our baby." The father-of-two is quoted by Dutch celebrity show RTL Boulevard as saying "I'm incredibly proud of my wife."

The couple are already parents to (cute as a button) 2-year old daughter Jezebel.

Ewan McGregor and his wife, Eve Mavrakis, welcome a fourth daughter.

Ewan McGregor and Eve Mavrakis.

Ewan McGregor and his wife, Eve Mavrakis, have adopted a baby girl. The little girl was born in March and is the couple's fourth daughter. They are already parents to 15-year old Clara Mathilde, 9-year old Esther Rose and 9-year old Jamiyan. Jamiyan was born in Mongolia and was adopted by the family in 2006. No details (name, country of origin) of their baby girl were published.

Denise Richards has adopted a baby girl.

Denise Richards.

Denise Richards has added to her brood. The actress, 40, has domestically adopted a baby girl.

Her rep says "Eloise Joni Richards is named after Denise's mom (Joni), and Denise and her daughters Sami and Lola chose the name Eloise. Denise and Eloise's big sisters couldn't be happier and feel incredibly blessed."

When the news of the adoption broke, Denise received many congratulations and well wishes via social media. She tweeted "Thank you all for your sweet messages. The girls and I are over the moon and so is my dad Grandpa Irv...xo"

Lola and Sam Sheen.

Denise is already a mom of two girls, Sam, 7, and Lola, 6, from her marriage to Charlie Sheen. The Sheen-Richards marriage went south very publicly and quite a gruesome custody battle over the girls took place, but the former couple seems to have patched it up for their daughters. Luckily!

Tia Mowry's baby has arrived!

Tia Mowry and Cory Hardrict.

Sister, Sister star Tia Mowry and her husband Cory Hardrict are parents! Her rep has confirmed that the couple welcomed a son Tuesday Morning, June 28th, in Los Angeles. No word yet on the baby boy's name, but I can report that he weighed in at 8 lbs./3,6 kilo.

Tia's pregnancy will be featured on a new reality show Tia & Tamera, that will give us a peek into the lives of the Mowry twin sisters.

UPDATE: Tia and Cory have revealed the name of their baby boy. Their son is Cree Taylor Hardrict.