Birth Announcements

Billie Beatrice Dane is making her official debut on the cover of this week's US magazine. The shirtless photograph shows how the 2-month-old's dad earned the McSteamy nickname, as both proud pop Eric Dane and new mom Rebecca Gayheart appear to be posing with their baby in the buff.

While some celeb parents issue official photographs of their new additions to fend off the paparazzi, others turn to popular magazines to make their introductions — often fetching top dollar or having money donated to their charitable causes for granting access to their tots. Take a look at how other Tinseltown parents presented their lil ones for the very first time.

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Fun isn't lost on the fifth child! Superman Lance Armstrong and his girlfriend, Anna Hansen, are expecting their second child! Some folks like to tell people the exciting news in person or over the old telephone, but the athlete announced his impending babe to millions of fans by setting up a Twitter account for his baby-to-be. @lancearmstrong tweeted:

Getting ?'s today about someone I'm following, a certain @Cincoarmstrong. What to say? Yet another blessing in our lives. I cannot wait!

The youngest of Lance's brood will join the other Armstrong children — sons Luke and Max and twin sisters Grace and Isabelle — in October. We wish them all the best!

Cheers to actress Amanda Peet and her husband David Benioff, who welcomed their second daughter, Molly June Benioff, this week! Peet was scheduled to be on The Late Show With David Letterman the next day, but had to cancel because of her expected, but unscheduled and early delivery. The couple also has a 3-year-old daughter, Frances, who apparently wanted to name her lil sis "Turtle." Something tells us mommy and daddy made the right choice. Congrats to the darling family!

Add another crib to the Grey's Anatomy nursery! The show's resident Dr. McSteamy, Eric Dane, and wife Rebecca Gayheart welcomed a baby girl earlier today. According to reports, the former Noxzema girl checked into Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center this afternoon with her scrub-clad husband by her side. Congratulations to the first time parents on what is surely a McSweetie in their arms.

It looks like Padma Lakshmi's latest dish is fully cooked! The Top Chef star gave birth to a little girl in New York City this weekend, according to US Weekly. Though the lil one's name has not been confirmed, we're sure her taste buds are already at work. The former model and TV host considered her pregnancy a medical miracle, after suffering from endometriosis for years. Congratulations to the new mama, and we can't wait to see what she whips up when the tot starts solid food!
Update: The baby's name is Krishna Thea Lakshmi!

The funky bunch just keeps on growing for Mark Wahlberg and his lovely wife Rhea Durham. People confirms the newlyweds welcomed daughter Grace Margaret Wahlberg to the world on Monday evening in Los Angeles. Grace has one older sister (Ella, 6) and two older brothers (Michael, 3, and Brendan, 1).

Congratulations to the growing family!

Oh boy! According to People, Scrubs star Sara Chalke and fiancé Jamie Afifi welcomed son Charlie Rhodes Afifi on Christmas Eve. The new parents must be enjoying their best present yet. Congratulations to the new family!

Vida is the new vida for proud parents Camila Alves and her main squeeze Matthew McConaughey. Not one to shy away from the spotlight, daddy Matt reported the exciting news on his personal website. He said:

Happy New Year everybody!!!! On Sunday, Jan. 3rd at 12:13 a.m., Camila gave birth to a healthy 7 lb., 7 oz. baby girl named Vida Alves McConaughey... "Vida" is Portuguese for "life" and that's what God gave us this morning. Camila's recovering wonderfully and we are both truly honored to welcome this little lady into our family. Thanks for all of your well wishes and prayers along the way, another blessed day, we give thanks. Just keep livin'.

We hope the family is recovering and resting well and that lil Levi is getting ready to show his new baby sister the ropes! Congratulations to the growing crew.

Reflecting on the past year also means revisiting our best tips to help you usher in the New Year just a little wiser. So, let's continue our look back at the Best of 2009 with a recap of your favorite lil bits of advice.

Friends and relatives wait and wait for the phone call, email, or text that announces a newborn's birth. And, despite lots of parents knowing the baby's sex in advance and some even choosing their infant's name before the debut, there are plenty of facts that inquiring minds want to know when it's time for the official announcement. Before you announce your new bundle, plan ahead with our guide to eight facts you should include!

It's raining boys in Hollywood! It may be a gaggle of girls at the Kardashian house, but the ladies better get used to having a lil man around to stir things up. Life & Style reports Kourtney Kardashian and her beau Scott Disick became the proud parents of son Mason Dash Disick. The sweet pea entered the world Monday morning weighing 7 pounds, 6 ounces and measuring 19½ inches long. Congratulations to the new family!