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Jay-Z Is Putting His Career on Hold to Hang Out with His Daughter

JAY-Z doesn’t have anything new in the pipeline right now because he’s taking a break to chill with his four-month-old daughter, Blue Ivy.
He says, quote, “I thought I would be more inspired to have all these new feelings to talk about, but I really just want to hang out with my daughter. I want to enjoy this time for what it is.
“I’m sure that bug to get back in the studio will come …

It’s Official Britney Spears and Demi Lovato Are “X Factor” Judges

This week, all the major networks are unveiling their schedules for next season and yesterday, Fox took its turn.
The biggest news is that Britney Spears and Demi Lovato are replacing PAULA ABDUL and Nicole Scherzinger as judges on “X Factor”. There’s been a TON of speculation about this, but now it’s FINALLY official.
Britney and Demi appeared with Simon Cowell and L.A. REID at a Fox event yesterday.
Britney said, quote, “I’m so excited …

Sarah Hyland from “Modern Family” Had a Kidney Transplant . . . And Her Dad Was the Donor

Sarah Hyland who plays Haley Dunphy on “Modern Family” has been battling kidney disease most of her life. And on April 13th, she had a KIDNEY TRANSPLANT. The donor was her father.
In an interview with “Seventeen” magazine, Sarah says, quote, “You know that family is always going to be there for you no matter what. My dad gave me a freakin’ kidney!
“But it’s also the families that you create outside of your family. …

Jessica Simpson Is Launching a Maternity Line!

No surprise here: Jessica Simpson is adding a maternity line to her BILLION-DOLLAR fashion empire. It’s launching this fall.
Jessica says, quote, “I’m so excited to design a collection of fashionable styles that make you look and feel great! You want to wear clothes that are flattering to your baby bump; you want to show your bump off.”…

Whitney Houston’s Family is Getting a Reality Show!

Whitney Houston’s family is getting a reality show. “The Houston Chronicles” will debut sometime later this year on Lifetime.
The focus of the show will be Whitney’s brother Gary and sister-in-law Pat, and their efforts to “support and guide” Whitney’s daughter Bobbi Kristina.
Whitney’s mother Cissy Houston and her cousin Dionne Warwick will also appear on the show.
Pat Houston says a reality show was in the works BEFORE Whitney’s death, but the direction was …

The First Pictures of Jessica Simpson’s Baby Sold for $800,000!

Jessica Simpson has sold the first pics of her newborn daughter Maxwell to “People” magazine for $800,000.
That’s on the low-end for celebrity baby pics. Four years ago, “People” shelled out $11 million for the first shots of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s twins.…

Thor Is a Dad!

Chris Hemsworth has more to celebrate than just being in one of the biggest movies of all time. He and his wife Elsa Pataky welcomed a baby girl on Friday. They named her India. Hemsworth says, quote, “We love the country and love the name.”
Hemsworth is probably going to have TWO huge box office hits under his belt before summer’s over. In addition to playing Thor in “The Avengers”, he’s also the Huntsman in …

Russell Brand Has Unfollowed Katy Perry on Twitter?

I guess this is the new way to gauge the status of a celebrity relationship: Russell Brand has unfollowed Katy Perry on Twitter.
Katy unfollowed Russell soon after he filed for divorce in December. The divorce doesn’t become official until July.…

Will There Be Cameras in the Delivery Room When Snooki Gives Birth? It’s Not Out of the Question

If you thought the Octomom molesting herself was the grossest thing you could imagine, I might be able to prove you wrong.
It is entirely possible that there will be cameras in the delivery room when Snooki I gives birth so she can share it with the world on one of her reality shows.
Snooki says, quote, “Me and Jionni haven’t discussed it. It’s up to him too, so I’m not sure yet.” …

Nicki Minaj Doesn’t Think It’s Her Problem That Her Young Fans Hear Her Vulgar Lyrics!

Nicki Minaj doesn’t seem bothered by the fact that she has a lot of young fans and yet her music contains EXPLICIT LANGUAGE.
When she was asked about it on yesterday’s “Ellen”, she said, quote, “You know what, I don’t really think I have to deal with it. I’m not their parents.
“I can only give advice I always give my young little lady bugs my most precious advice, which is to say to a …