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It's Complicated, But Hopefully It's Over!

babysugar — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0700

Mama Denise Richards fought hard to make her television show Denise Richards: It's Complicated a reality. Lacking fan support or interest, it's not surprising that the foul mouthed mum could be hearing "CUT" a lot sooner than she'd like. According to some sources, the drop in viewership is being attributed to her nasty public custody battles with ex–husband Charlie Sheen over daughters Sam and Lola and her use of four letter words on screen.

Perhaps Living Lohan will be next up on the chopping block? A girl can dream. Would you be relieved if Denise's show was canceled?

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Pamela Anderson: Celebmamas Role Model?

babysugar — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:00:14 -0700

While she may be a self–proclaimed exhibitionist, Pamela Anderson is keeping her family affairs under wraps. The mother of two says her new E! reality show, Pam: Girl on the Loose, will focus on just her. Responsible for recording portions of the series herself, the Baywatch vet insisted her boys not be included in the filming. She said:

I do it while they're at school and at camp. . . There's no cameras in my house. When there's cameras in my house, they're not there.

I may not be Pammy's number one fan, but unlike many other Tinseltown mommies, I applaud her for shielding her sons from the lens caps. Are you impressed by her wish to keep her children's lives private?
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Jennifer Lopez to Reveal Some TLC on TLC

babysugar — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:01:57 -0700

It seems like every Hollywood mama is cutting a deal to get their lil darlings on television.

According to People, Denise Richards and Dina Lohan now have something in common with Jennifer Lopez.

To see what it is, read more.

The new mother of twins, Max and Emme has signed on to do a reality show with TLC. It is set to focus on her career, the launching of her latest perfume and her family life.

Do you think it is a genius move for Jennifer or a joke?

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Denise Richards Pushes Kids in Front of the Camera

babysugar — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:00:05 -0800

Denise Richards and ex–husband Charlie Sheen duked it out in court this week for Denise's right to exploit, I mean include, her two children in her new reality television show.

She won the argument, which means the couple's daughters - three-year-old Sam and two-year-old Lola - can be filmed. The production is set to revolve around the single Hollywood mother and her girls. Apparently, the agreement is subject to rules, which we are not privy to at this time.

Even though Charlie Sheen is far from Mr. Perfect, I have to give him credit for trying to keep his offspring out of the spotlight that is Hollywood. I thought the mother would be the one to protect them until they were old enough to make the decision for themselves.

What do you think of Denise Richards' intentions?
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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!

Will You Watch the Jackson Kids on a Reality Show?

babysugar — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:00:01 -0700

Though their father tried to keep their identities sealed for most of their young lives, it seems Michael Jackson's babes will be the shining stars in A&E's new reality series, The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty. It is no surprise that the family is reportedly already battling over the decision to include the youngsters in the recordings. Rebbie, Michael's oldest sister, is apparently upset while baby sister Janet is going along with the plan. There are reports denying the childrens' appearance on the show. Either way, it seems a bit soon to be placing cameras and a crew around the recently orphaned children who had previously led a very private life. However, there will surely be those fans who will tune in to catch a glimpse of the enigmatic wee ones and the new life that surrounds them. Will you be one of them?

Lil Links: The Jackson Three on TV

babysugar — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:30:30 -0700

Michael Jackson's kids to be in a reality show - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Jeffrey Tambor welcomes twins - Celebrity Baby Blog
Pesticide-free lice treatment - CafeMom
Imagination can soothe a tummy ache - ParentDish
Get the family involved in changing your eating behavior - Health
5 unexpected childbirth issues - Parenting
How to tell if you've got preeclampsia - Fit Pregnancy
Mom keeps meds away from daughter during pageant times - Mom Logic

Would You Put Your Child on TV?

LilSugar — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 07:00:19 -0700

Reality TV kiddos are in the news once again as Jackson children may or may not be hitting the small screen in A&E's new reality series, The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty. From the Duggars to the Gosselins, we've all witnessed that the hype and extra cash that accompanies being in the public eye can be both a blessing and a curse. Despite it all, new shows are always popping up featuring young children whose parents are willing to take the risk in exchange for a wee TV career.

Many LilSugar readers already blog about their tot on the Internet, but would you take it a step further and put your child on TV?

Photo courtesy of TLC

What Say You: Must the Show Go On?

babysugar — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:30:43 -0700

There's one thing about Nancy Grace that cannot be denied - the woman does not mess around. The talk-show host showed Jon Gosselin no mercy during a recording for the television show, The Insider. Showing hints of her past life as a lawyer, she questioned Jon's timing on his decision to stop filming the popular reality show Jon and Kate Plus 8 as it coincided with his getting the boot from the filming. He believes it is the best decision for his babes while his ex-partner Kate claims quite the opposite. What do you think is best for the eight kiddos?

If you want to dish about all things Jon and Kate Plus 8, join the discussion in the Jon and Kate Plus 8 Group in the LilSugar community!

The Hecks Are Perfectly Imperfect on The Middle

LilSugar — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:00:10 -0700

For every woman that has ever had a haggard mom moment, you'll find a new hero in Frankie on The Middle. ABC's new comedy debuted last night offering viewers equal parts laughter and a reality check. Patricia Heaton plays a stressed out Midwest mother of three who balances her work as a used car salesman (who has yet to sell a vehicle) and raising her odd offspring. While lots of ladies dream of their kids becoming the best and brightest, Frankie who questions her maternal skills with Axl, Sue and Brick, would just appreciate a day without upset.

As the middle aged mama and her husband, Mike, parent the eclectic trio you can't help but crack up. Axl trudges around the house in his underwear, Sue is a mess who fails at everything and Brick's backpack is his best friend. While all of the characters are lovable, Brick's creepy habits from talking in a low voice to "soothe" himself to copping feels on his teacher make him the center of attention. Just when a viewer's skin begins to crawl, the youngster tells his mom that she's his hero and it's impossible not to melt. The Middle showcases all the things that go wrong in life and makes us appreciate them. After a long day of real life, mothers will find comic relief (and perspective!) while watching this sitcom.

if you've got strong opinions on other moms of the small screen, mosey on over to the Television Moms group on the LilSugar Community, a place to discuss the parenting styles and practices of the small screen's matriarchs along with the topical issues from recent episodes.

Photo courtesy of ABC