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Laila Ali Talks Fitness, Motherhood, and Her New Television Show

LilSugar — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:45:10 PDT

Fashion's Night Out is about more than shopping and good deals - it's a night filled with celebs and designers everywhere you turn. We caught up with mom of two and champion athlete Laila Ali at Destination Maternity, where she was hosting the store's Fashion's Night Out celebration. She shared her personal style and health tips, played pregnancy trivia games, and helped give away swag - all while dazzling us with her beauty and her incredible sense of humor.

Laila also posed for pictures on the red carpet and next to her one-of-a-kind celebrity embellished maternity jeans for "Celebrities 4 Maternity Denim" - an online auction to benefit the March of Dimes.

LilSugar: You look fantastic and your daughter Sydney just turned 5 months old. What have you been doing to get back in shape?
Laila Ali: I'm sucking it in and putting on my Spanx! (laughs) I've just been trying to eat right and work out. I also did a Facebook challenge on my Facebook page - the Get Fit Challenge - and I said, "Who wants to lose weight with me?" So I was like the poster girl for my challenge and so it made me do it. I have 10 more pounds to go!

LS: Tell us about your new television show, Everyday Health.
LA: It's an inspirational show, airing every Saturday on ABC affiliate stations. It's great! We're profiling everyday Americans that are doing extraordinary things, are overcoming or facing an illness, and they're paying it forward by inspiring and educating others to do the same. It's a feel-good show from the same executive producer that brought The Biggest Loser. I'm really proud and I know it's going to do well.

LS: You're a retired triple Super Middleweight Champion, but your dad wasn't too thrilled with your decision to become a boxer. What would you say to your daughter Sydney if she ever decided to follow in your footsteps?
LA: Hopefully that won't happen to me. (laughs) I don't want that!

LS: You know you're a mother when _____.
LA: I knew I was "mom material" because I was always mothering my friends. They were like "We're glad you're having a baby so now you can stop mothering us." They call me "mama bear." I was always taking care of everybody.

LS: I wish someone had told me ____ about motherhood.
LA: That I was never going to get to sleep again!

LS: The best trick my mama taught me is _______.
LA: She didn't teach me enough. (laughs) I don't know any tricks!

LS: Helicopter mom or free-range kids?
LA: Hoovering? Yes. I hate to say it but yes, probably too much. I'm going to be the mom that the girlfriends hate. (laughs)

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Trendsetting Hollywood Mamas Team Up With Destination Maternity For "Celebrities 4 Maternity Denim" Auction

LilSugar — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:41:59 PDT

The biggest shopping night of the year saw thousands of eager fashionistas parading in and out of stores taking advantage of the ultimate shopping extravaganza.

Laila Ali, new mom and champion of health and beauty, was a gracious host to mamas-to-be in attendance at the 2011 Fashion's Night Out celebration held at Destination Maternity's flagship store on Madison Avenue in NYC. She talked candidly about motherhood, shared health and beauty tips, and posed for pictures and signed autographs for fans.

To celebrate FNO, Destination Maternity teamed up with fashionable Hollywood moms - including Heidi Klum, Naomi Watts, Jewel, Busy Philipps, and Ali - to create one-of-a-kind embellished maternity jeans for "Celebrities 4 Maternity Denim," an online auction from Aug. 25 to Sept. 22 to benefit the March of Dimes.

Nicole Sullivan, who also partnered with Destination Maternity to create a unique pair of decorated maternity jeans, made a surprise appearance at the event - with her eldest son, Dashel Pierce, by her side.

A Sneak Peek Into Laila Ali's Whimsical Nursery

Rebecca M Gruber — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:05:49 PDT

Laila Ali has styled her daughter a beautiful respite from the chaos of daily life. The former boxer and Dancing With the Stars participant gave birth to her first daughter, Sydney J. Conway, two months ago, and we're getting a sneak peek into the lil one's cool and calm lair.

Before giving birth, Laila turned to the experts at LA's Little Crown Interiors to create the perfect room for her tot. Naomi Alon and Gerri Panebianco quickly assessed the space for safety issues and went to work. The result? A "whimsical traditional" room filled with feminine pieces to make lil Sydney feel at home. Take a detailed look at the room and tell us how you think it stacks up to other celebrity nurseries we've seen!

Camila Has Matthew's Support For Her Red-Hot Return to the Runway

Katie Henry — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 03:14:00 PST

Matthew McConaughey played a supporting role to Camila Alves when she walked the runway at the Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection in Manhattan last night. The sexy actor sported some stubble as he and sexy Camila took a break from their West Coast kid duties for the big evening out. The annual event helps kick off NYC's Fall Fashion Week with an impressive list of past participants like Heidi Klum and Kim Kardashian. The lucky ladies sashaying down the runway for this year's philanthropic show included a variety of names from TV, film, music, media, and athletics. Audrina Patridge, Dita Von Teese, and Julianne Hough happily modeled their fiery gowns and busy mom-of-two Denise Richards put aside the drama affecting her personal life for a cause close to her heart.

Which Mamas Have Got Milk?

babysugar — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:00:00 PST

They say milk does a body good, and from the looks of it, there are quite a few famous mamas who agree with that sentiment. Brooke Shields showed off her glorious gams and Rebecca Romijn held her two darling girls in her arms, both while sporting their milkstaches. Brooke's ad speaks to the busy mom while Rebecca's touts the power of the white stuff. Check out who else has lent her upper lip to the milk campaign.

Stars Come Together to Earn Money and Give Away Kisses For a Good Cause in San Francisco

PopSugar — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:00:54 PDT

Charlize Theron looked beautiful on the red carpet last night at ONEXONE's annual fundraiser in San Francisco. The man of the night Matt Damon sadly had to miss it, as he headed back to Boston for a family emergency, but many other stars were happy to lend a hand to the good cause. We chatted with David Arquette about Coco, after he spent the day at the food bank for Feeding America, and Jeremy Piven who had nothing but great things to say about Matt. Inside the event, Charlize even sold a kiss for $140,000! Here's more:

Charlize Theron on bringing Matt Damon's organization and her charity together for the gala: "We reached out to ONEXONE seeing if they wanted to help us out. We have massive issues with fresh water sources in the area we work with in our schools. The next step for us was to build soccer fields. We have the World Cup next year so it just felt right, but there was something wrong about building soccer fields and knowing that a lot of these kids don't have access to running water. Somebody told me about what Matt does, his work with ONEXONE and I was blown away. So I reached out and he was like we would love to be involved."
Jeremy Piven on Matt's appearance on Entourage: "It was amazing. Matt really gets it. He made it so funny. He played just this really weird, twisted, evil version of himself. His heart was in the right place, but his methods of going about things were really really wrong. And in that way I think he's a comedic genius."

To see more from Josh Groban talking Glee and more from Jeremy Piven on Matt, just read more.

Josh Groban on his guest spot on Glee: "They asked me to make a cameo and I was like sure, but can you make me creepy or something. I'm tired of playing the vanilla guy. Make me a jerk or something, like Matt on Entourage. Give me something I can really sink my teeth into. It was really amazing. To see so many great theater actors on a hit TV show was really cool for me since my background is in theater. It's amazing to see people like Kristin Chenowith and Matthew Morrison on the show. Such a great group of talented people."
Jeremy Piven on being picking up the slack while Matt is away for the night: "I'm absolutely ready! Whatever it takes. That's what's fun about us all being in this together for ONEXONE. We have each others backs which is really, really great. When Matt appeared on Entourage it was basically a 40-minute infomercial for ONEXONE, and I was honored to even be a small part of this event tonight."

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Nepotism Makes For Famous Stars

babysugar — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:00:37 PDT

There's no business like show business when it comes to nepotism. If mom is an actress or dad is a rock star, chances are the kiddos will want to test the spotlight out for themselves. Models, athletes, actors, and politicians who have left their legacies in films, trophies, and legislation have also passed on their genetics to these famous celebrity children. Check out the slideshow to see if you know their well-known parents.

Sugar Bits - Paris Hilton and Ryan Seacrest Do Scripted TV

PopSugar — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:45:12 PDT

Ryan Seacrest Productions and Paris Hilton are teaming up to develop a scripted TV series together. - People
Sarah Palin gave her first TV interview to Charlie Gibson and said she "didn't blink" when accepting the VP bid from McCain. - CitizenSugar
Barack Obama will make an appearance on the season premiere of Saturday Night Live this weekend, hosted by Michael Phelps. - AP
Tara Reid is not engaged to Julien Jarmoune, her rep confirmed, despite previous reports to the contrary. - Us Weekly
Christina Applegate will be a presenter at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 21. - Entertainment Tonight
Laila Ali and her husband Curtis Conway, a former NFL star, welcomed a baby boy named Curtis Muhammad Conway Jr. on Aug. 26. - Laila Ali's Website
Rob Lowe and his second former nanny continue their legal battle as both claim the other acted inappropriately, and Rob says he has lost acting jobs since the lawsuits were filed. - E! Online

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Lil Links: Laila Ali Dishes on Her Favorite Baby Products

LilSugar — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:35:48 PDT

Laila Ali dishes on her favorite baby products - Celebrity Baby Blog
Steven Curtis Chapman talks about losing his lil love, Maria - Celebrity Baby Scoop
The great train robbery - The Poop
Canadian stuffed animals by Boukhou - Ohdeedoh
Sweden lightens up on its baby name ban - Parent Dish

Sugar Bits - Another American Idol Contestant Is Eliminated!

PopSugar — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:30:38 PDT

American Idol is now down to nine contestants. Do you know who got sent home? - BuzzSugar
Muhammad Ali's daughter Laila Ali is expecting her first child with her husband, former NFL player Curtis Conway. - lilsugar
Monday night's season premiere of The Hills scored 4.7 million viewers, making it the series' highest-rated episode ever and the highest-rated cable telecast this year. - Us Weekly
Tina Fey would like to offer a guest role on 30 Rock to former NY Governor Eliot Spitzer's call girl, Ashley Alexandra Dupre. - Page Six
Even though Russell Simmons initially filed for divorce in 2006, Kimora Lee Simmons made the same request yesterday to a court in LA, citing irreconcilable differences and requesting primary custody of the couple's two daughters. - TMZ
Tommy Lee got a large tattoo of a peacock during a flight to Miami, thereby helping his tattoo artist make it into the Guinness Book of World Records for inking someone at the highest altitude ever. - Page Six
After filing papers to sue a tradeshow company for not paying her fees in full on March 13, Dita Von Teese received full payment the following day and has since requested the lawsuit be dropped. - TMZ

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