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Kristen Gets Nervous With Kate Winslet, Kellan Is Locked Out, and Sienna in the City

Molly — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:45:00 -0700

Kristen Stewart described what it was like to meet Kate Winslet at the Oscars. Kellan Lutz got locked out of his car on his 25th birthday, and Sienna Miller was spotted solo in NYC. Plus, Shannen Doherty reveals the touching reason she's doing Dancing With the Stars - watch all that and more on PopSugar Rush!

More Moms Join Dancing With the Stars Roster

babysugar — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:00:00 -0800

Bring out the dancing shoes! As the 10th season of Dancing With the Stars gets underway, the just announced celeb lineup continues the show's tradition of giving moms a place to work off some steam. Joining a long line of mamas who've taken to the stage will be reality mom star Kate Gosselin and Playboy playmate Pamela Anderson, which could make for some interesting backstage conversation! Check out the other mommies who have kicked up their heels in the past few years.

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Jennie Garth Gives LilSugar the Scoop on Her Parenting Style

babysugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:45 -0800

Before there was Summer on the The OC or Blair on Gossip Girl, there was Kelly Taylor of 90210. For many modern mamas, Kelly Taylor was the girl next door. High school girls related to her and tried to emulate her every move. And much like the actress who played her, Jennie Garth is the envy of many a mother. The bubbly blond recaptured America's hearts on Dancing With the Stars and is reprising her role on the old teen fave, 90210. As a counselor on the show, it is fitting that the famous mum has words of wisdom for other mommies. The adorable mama took the time to answer our four lil questions:

1. Why didn't anybody tell me ... about motherhood?

Why didn't anybody tell me it would be so hard? That it would be the hardest job ever.

2. You know you're a mother when ...

When you have a little bit of throw up on you and it's okay and you just keep on going.

3. What's the best trick your mama taught you?

It doesn't matter if the dishes are clean. It just matters that my kids are happy.

4. Free-range mom or helicopter mom?

Free-range mom. I let them run free.

Come back tomorrow to see what the celebmama has to say about wanting more babies and how she and Twilight star Peter Facinelli keep bringing the sexy back to their home life and much, much more!

Jennie Garth Gives LilSugar the Exclusive Scoop - Part Two

babysugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:00:52 -0800

In case you missed it, Jennie Garth took some time out of her schedule to chat with LilSugar about her life as a mommy of three. She answered our four lil questions and then some. Not surprising, she shot straight from the hip and revealed that she is a down-to-earth kind of lady who is keeping a good head on her shoulders while teaching her daughters to do the same. Here are some of the questions the cute mom answered for us:

In light of all of the reality TV shows following families and your stint on Dancing With the Stars, would you ever want your children to be in the spotlight on a TV show or actors on their own show?

I hope not. I would never discourage them from what they want to do but hope that they aim a little higher. Being an actor is not a bad profession by any means but the easy way out, it seems right now, is to do a reality show so I'm hoping Luca - she wants to be an actress I think but she doesn't want to tell me - that they study and learn a craft and become really, really good at it.

Which one of your characteristics do you wish your children would inherit from you?

I can do anything. I can change the oil in the car. Honestly, if it put my mind to it, I can do anything and I hope that they have that. I don't want them to just call the repair man. I want them to try to fix something first. I hope they get a hands on, get it done, I can do anything mentality.

Have you let your kids watch your old 90210 days or the renewed show?

No, no, no. Absolutely not.

Have they seen any of your work?

They've seen a couple of things. They've seen some of my work. They watched What I Like About You sometimes, but even that one was a little too risque at times. But, they come along to a lot of the charitable things I do.

To see what the hot mama has to say about being pregnant again and how she and Peter bring the sexy back, just read more.

Speaking of, how did you get involved with Smiles Across America (SAA)?

As a mother, I sort of saw an opportunity. There's inadequate dental heath care and children are not being taught by their parents to take care of their teeth. SAA goes into schools and teaches kids how to take care of their teeth and they provide them with services.

Who is your role model in motherhood?

I really rely on my girlfriends a lot. We do it together - bounce ideas off of each other. They pick me up when I'm at my lowest point and feel like a terrible mom. We talk about stuff and it helps me to continue on. I just sometimes need a pep talk.

Were you a lover of pregnancy or were you dying to get it over with?

I loved it! I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Will you do it again?

I hope so! I don't know. It depends on my husband being in town.

How do you and Peter bring the sexy back to your marriage with three kids and both of you working?

We do a lot of texting and a lot of flirting by texting and making each other laugh a lot. A good sense of humor keeps each other laughing.

How has the whole Twilight craze affected your family life? Are the girls into it? Do they have crushes on Rob?

They're younger. They don't really care that much. Plus, we really instill in them that they're not goo goo crazy over actors. We try to keep them in a realistic mode. They're a little young... but I'm crazy coo coo for vampires! But, what I do and what I teach my kids to do are two different things.

Amen to that!

Jennifer Hudson Says She's Got a Mini Me on Her Hands

babysugar — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:30:15 -0700

It looks like David Otunga Jr. may be following his mommy down the yellow brick road and right up to center stage. Though her baby boy isn't even two months old, the star-crooner Jennifer Hudson says he's already displaying a love for music, just like his mama. The talented lady chatted with reporters at the Netflix performance of The Wizard of Oz where she belted out some tunes alongside the Dancing With the Stars gal Julianne Hough. She said:

He seems like he's very interested in music already. The other night he was having a fit screaming, and someone turns on the music and he just stops and calms down. And I was exactly the same way as a baby. . . . Sometimes when he cries, I try to harmonize!

When did you start noticing similarities between your child's and your likings?

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Miley's Pole Dance, Time to Turn Off Hannah Montana?

LilSugar — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:00:33 -0700

Miley Cyrus might have more explaining to do. Following the distribution of scandalous photos of the Disney star and her then-boyfriend on the Internet and a suggestive Vanity Fair photo spread last year, the 16-year-old star performed a short pole dance at the Teen Choice Awards that aired last night. While singing her "Party in the USA," Cyrus stood on an ice-cream cart and shimmied her short shorts and black leather boots up and down an umbrella pole.

The Hannah Montana star has become more provocative as she tries to move beyond her squeaky-clean tween image, but her personal growth may be lost on her young (even preschool-aged) fans. Do a children's TV star's off-screen antics affect what you let your lil ones watch on the boob tube?

Texts and Tunes: Just Me Personalized CDs

LilSugar — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:00:49 -0800

Tots of all ages love to sing and dance along with their favorite tunes, but hearing their own name sung by their beloved characters may make them get up even faster. Just Me Personalized CDs ($30) feature today's most popular TV characters serenading your lil ones in each track on their discs. Choose from Elmo, The Wiggles, Barney, Disney Princesses, Mickey Mouse or the Veggie Tales to receive an album with at least 17 familiar songs recorded by the original artists. With more than 1,000 names available, you are sure to make your child feel like a star every time she taps her feet to the tunes.

The Gifted Child: Six-Year-Olds

LilSugar — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:00:59 -0800

Don't be surprised if the six-year-old in your life is a lil chatterbox. Kids this age like to express themselves and tend to be social butterflies. With that in mind, we sought out several gift ideas that will encourage group play, while helping the child learn new skills and create items.

Among our picks for the grade school child are:

A child-sized pool table with real cues, balls and pockets. Pool helps fine-tune hand-eye coordination and can provide countless hours of indoor fun during winter months.
Keep your lil one active while increasing his math and listening skills with Hyper Dash, an electronic game that sends them dashing around the room tagging targets based on the questions asked by the main console.
Think bubbles are just for babies? The How to Make Monstrous, Huge, Unbelievably Big Bubbles book and wand will teach you otherwise. Following the books instructions, and using a little dish soap, your tot will entertain the neighborhood with her bubble master skills.
Encourage your child's creative side this Winter with the Knot A Hat 'N Scarf kit from Alex. The kit includes plenty of accessories and fabric choices to help your lil one create four scarves and two hats without sewing, knitting or crocheting a thing.
If you spent hours on the playground playing cat's cradle with a piece of string, you will love the Klutz Book Cat's Cradle set. The book features foolproof, image-laden instructions for playing the classic game and is sure to keep your tot occupied for a while.
For some families, there is no escaping the abyss that is Hannah Montana. If you want to look like a rock star yourself this holiday, consider getting your lil girl the Hannah Montana Dance Mat Signature Collection, complete with a microphone, wig and pretend headset. The set will keep her on her feet and moving as she perfects her on-stage dance moves.
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Junior JetSet: Heading to Kidzapalooza

babysugar — Thu, 29 May 2008 06:00:36 -0700

If you spent your summers before children rocking out to Sonic Youth, Soundgarden and A Tribe Called Quest at Lollapalooza festivals, you can now pass your mosh pit tendencies on to your tot at Kidzapalooza, the three-day event being held in conjunction with this year’s Lollapalooza in Chicago.

GenXers unite as they join their offspring to hear a dozen of the hottest kiddie bands, including one of our favorites, former Jane’s Addiction front-man Perry Farrell. Throughout the festival, tikes will learn about the alternative music scene at tents that teach them “how to play, look and pose like a rocker,” the fundamentals of breakdancing and how to create the perfect mo (or faux) hawk, using environmentally friendly products.

To see who’ll be on stage, and what other activities kids can participate in at the festival, read more.

The three-day Kidzapalooza festival begins on August 1st in Chicago’s Grant Park and will feature main stage music by:

Paul Green School of Rock All Stars
Peter DiStefano and Tor
G Love
Tiny Masters of Today
Homemade Jamz' Blues Band
The Terrible Two's
The Jimmies
The Dream Jam Band
The Q Brothers
Perry Farrell
Suzy Brack & the New Jack Lords
John Yost's Rhythm Revolution

When not enjoying the main stage attractions, attendees can visit the dozen or so tents that will feature, among other activities:

Paul Green's School of Rock workshops - The Shred Seminar, Songwriting seminar and the Guitar God Workshop
Dance workshops with the Brickheadz and the Libby Lion's Double Dutch Team – learn the fundamentals of breakdancing or jumping in rhythm while swinging through ropes
Hip Hop Workshop with the Q Brothers – learn to scratch, beatbox and rhyme
Rock & Roll Hairdooz – rock-style hairdos with environmentally kid-friendly products
Tattooz by Small Paul - customized 'tattoo' or face and body painting courtesy of the Small Paul artists
Photoshootz – a place to capture your rock star look
Arts at Play - making recycled instruments
Mobile Inferno – a mobile studio to record sounds from recycled material

If you are looking for a memorable summer trip, consider making your way to Chicago.

Family Ties: One Reason Why I Am the Luckiest Mom Alive

babysugar — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:00:30 -0700

For some insane reason, my husband and I decided to drag our daughter with us to a wedding. Still under two, she sat as a lap–child for the long journey from San Francisco to small-town New Hampshire.

I brought DVDs, food, diapers, books, and small toys to entertain her. After we packed the car for the airport, I snatched my sleepy head from her crib and put her in the carseat. Awake two hours earlier than usual, she was surprisingly chipper and excited to go to the airport. An angelic babe, she did not fuss once between San Francisco and Hartford, CT, even with a stop in Chicago along the way. Sure she would lose it in the car, she took in the scenery and sang songs on our 90–minute journey to New Hampshire.

To see what happened on the return trip, read more.

Feeling blessed for the easy trip out East, I was certain the return trip would be a killer, especially with one extra stop. Once again, my girl proved to be a trooper. Another car ride and a nine–hour flight that involved stops in Chicago and Los Angeles and finally home, my rock-star baby amazed me with without even a shriek during the travels.

Even as a pregnant, nondrinking wedding guest, I enjoyed it more than most nuptials I have attended. My husband and I (bump included) danced the night away with friends and family to exceptional tunes. Best of all, we loved having our sweet pea along for the ride.