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Should Stars Give Up Careers to Protect Children's Privacy?

lilsugar — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:00:27 -0800

Like their rich and famous parents, Tinseltown tots are often snapped and followed by the paps. Brad Pitt recently told Oprah about the effects the constant and crowding cameramen have on his kids. He said it particularly disturbs his 3-year-old daughter, Zahara. In the latest issue of Parade, Reese Witherspoon talked of her mama bear instincts kicking into high gear to guard her cubs Ava, 8, and Deacon, 4. To see what she said,

Tell Mommy: Does Your Child Go By Another Name?

lilsugar — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:00:09 -0800

A child by another name is still your child. You spent months agonizing over what name to give your lil one and then one day she decided that she'd go by something different. Most tots have wild imaginations so it's hilarious to hear what they come up with. Brad Pitt recently revealed to Oprah that his daughter, Shiloh, will only answer to the name John right now. He said:

She only wants to be called John. John or Peter. So it’s a Peter Pan thing, so we’ve got to call her John. "Shi, do you want …" – "John. I’m John." And then I’ll say, "John, would you like some orange juice?" And she goes, "No!" So, you know, it’s just that kind of stuff that’s cute to parents, and it’s probably really obnoxious to other people.

I'm sure you have your own funny tales to tell, so what names have your kids requested (or demanded) you call them?

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Lil Links: Brad Pitt Destined For Babies

lilsugar — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:00:00 -0800

Angelina Jolie says Brad Pitt "destined to have children" — Celebrity Baby Blog
Adoption is a good word in the Jolie-Pitt house — Celebrity Baby Scoop
Bringing home the wrong baby — Parent Dish
Are you the Andrew Ridgeley parent? — The Poop
Grandparents safest choice for childcare — Fit Pregnancy
Online friends versus real friends — Momversation
How to bake chocolate chip cookies with kids — Alpha Mom
Who's in your momtourage? — Momtourage
Fall family leave project — Cookie

Angelina Jolie Talks About "Changeling," Brad and Their Brood

lilsugar — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:00:31 -0700

Star and stunner Angelina Jolie sat down with Matt Lauer to talk about her latest film, Changeling, the true story of Christine Collins, a single mother whose son goes missing and her struggle with authorities after they replace him with another child. The actress initially had her qualms about taking the role, but wanted to tell the tale of the amazing mother. Angelina also talked about falling in love with Brad Pitt and adding to their brood of six.

Are you going to see the movie or does the subject matter hit too close to home?

Celebaby Roundup

babysugar — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:00:28 -0700

Labor Day weekend provided us with an extra day to capture the fun and exciting lives of celebrity babes around the world. Nahla took a trip to the zoo where she could easily have been the main attraction. The Rossdale boys soaked up the sun in Malibu, while proud Longhorn papa Matthew McConaughey took his son Levi to his first college football game. I'm with the McConaugheys — Hook 'em Horns!
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Men in White: The Jolie-Pitt Boys Keep It Cool

lilsugar — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:17:53 -0700

Brad Pitt and his lil sidekicks, Maddox, 7, and Pax, 4, didn't break a sweat as they made their way to board a water taxi in Venice. The trio kept cool in shades of white with daddy looking dapper in a cream button up and fedora and sons wearing lightweight linen and cotton shirts. While Pax paired his with a pair of white pants, Maddox opted for a black tee and cargos. The threesome looked like they enjoyed their guy time.

To get the crisp and clean look for your tots, check out these options.
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Brad Pitt Turns Photog; Who Snaps the Shots in Your Fam?

lilsugar — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:00:49 -0700

Brad Pitt turned paparazzi on his beloved brood for the November issue of W. While the actor, his partner, Angelina Jolie, and their six offspring — Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Vivienne, and Knox — often find themselves the subject of snapping shutterbugs, this time daddy Brad was behind the lens and calling the shots.

The Jolie-Pitts had Chateau Miraval in the south of France as a breathtaking backdrop and, most likely, state of the art cameras, makeup artists, and lighting technicians, but many moms and pops are able to capture their family's essence on film. Whether the pictures grace the pages of a major magazine or a handmade scrapbook or album doesn't make a difference. Photos are a way for everyone to preserve memories. Who mans the camera in your home?

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Maybe We Should We All Move to France?

babysugar — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:00:56 -0700

If you want to spark a debate, just gab about America's health and child care systems. While many countries offer new mothers a year of maternity leave, most American women get three months maximum. And in regard to financial benefits, there are few. The child tax credit offers parents a small relief, but for most, it is negligible. In France, however, it's a different story.

Even two of the world's most famous and wealthy movie stars, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, are eligible for relief from the French government. While I can only assume they would reject it, People reports:

They are technically eligible for a "nanny payment" of $975.84 a month, not to mention an "orphan allowance" of $508.97 for each of their three adopted children. The grand total, $2,592.81, would be payable by check each month.

The total of their child care assistance is high due to the number of children they have, but I am still impressed that people of their stature would qualify for such aid. In addition to noshing on baguettes, wine, and cheese, France sounds like such a nice place to raise a family.
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Family Ties: It's the Pitts!

lilsugar — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:00:36 -0700

Though the Jolie-Pitts have their hands full with six children, it seems that dad Brad is taking the opportunity to spend some one-on-one time with his older tots while mama Angelina tends to the twins, Knox and Vivienne. Three generations of Pitts — the actor; his parents, William and Jane; and his daughter, Zahara — took a day to enjoy some contemporary and modern art at the Aime and Marguerite Maeght Foundation in France.

The gleeful girl, who at the ripe age of 3 has two lil sisters, seemed to enjoy being the center of attention. Dressed in a tiered floral frock and black ballet slippers, she kept cool and rested her head on her best accessory — Papa Pitt.

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Sneak Peek at the Jolie-Pitt Twins!

lilsugar — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 16:08:26 -0700

At just three-weeks-old, Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt are already cover kids! The much anticipated darling duo made their debut in the latest issue of People which hits stands tomorrow. Rumors swirl that the pictures of the beautiful babes garnered as much as a $15 million charitable donation. And, guessing by their angelic faces, we bet mama Angelina, dad Brad and siblings, Maddox, Pax, Zahara and Shiloh are smitten. We can't wait to see the full photo spread of our favorite family of eight!

Angelina and Brad Welcome a Boy and a Girl!

babysugar — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:27:17 -0700

The scores are even between the boys and girls for the Jolie–Pitts. People reports Angelina Jolie gave birth to a boy and girl yesterday at La Fondation Lenval hospital in Nice, France via Cesarean section. Maddox, Pax, Zahara and Shiloh now have a baby brother named Knox Leon and a sister named Vivienne Marcheline. Little Knox weighed 5.03 pounds and sister Vivienne was just a hair lighter at five pounds. As expected, baby daddy Brad Pitt was by her side as they welcomed the twins to the world.

Congratulations to the Jolie–Pitt family!
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Shiloh Jolie-Pitt: Get the Lil Girl an Agent!

lilsugar — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:00:30 -0700

While the world anxiously waits for the Jolie-Pitt twins to arrive, here's a sneak peek at their big sister, Shiloh, 2, making her silver screen debut in daddy Brad's movie, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button which will be in theaters at Christmas. Us is reporting that the fair haired babe is the child cradled by her father's character as they watch a yellow balloon float away in this movie trailer.

Which Last Name Should a Lil One Have?

lilsugar — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:00:21 -0700

Traditionally, a woman took her husband's surname and their offspring followed suit. But, these days all different combinations of people make up families and that is reflected in the variety of options that parents have when choosing their child's last name. Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani went old school when they named their son. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie combined their monikers with a hyphen for their mini mes. And, Bridget Moynahan gave her babe middle names for his father, Tom Brady, but made him a Moynahan. Source and Bauer-Griffin

Which Last Name Should a Lil One Have?

The Father's — I'm a stickler for tradition.

The Mother's — If she's the one raising the child.

Both — Pay tribute to both parents.

Other — Leave comment below.

Lil's Favorite Five: Famous Fathers

lilsugar — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:38:17 -0700

As Father's Day approaches, we're paying tribute to the Hollywood pops and their tots that melt our hearts. While fame and fortune have their perks, nothing compares to the riches of fatherhood. Check out the slideshow to see which daddies made the cut. Source

Angelina Jolie's Gun Charm: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?

lilsugar — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:00:29 -0700

Angelina Jolie's played a gun-toting woman on screen and is a weapon-wearing mama off camera. For a recent Entertainment Weekly interview and photo shoot, the stunning soon-to-be mother of six wore a gun charm necklace that her eldest son, Maddox designed. She said: ''Mad, our 6-year-old, draws lots of war scenarios,'' she explains. ''He's all into war and guns. So for Mother's Day he drew a machine gun, and Brad had it made into a necklace, which is really sweet. It's really cute. I think it's really good!''

While there's nothing better than a homemade gift for mom, is jewelry in the likeness of a fully automatic firearm taking the notion too far?

Angelina Jolie's Gun Charm: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?

Kid Friendly — Her son made it and that's all there is to it.

Are You Kidding? — There's nothing cute about guns or the fact that they kill people.

Other — I'll tell you below.

Pregnancy Is Hollywood's Comeback Kid

lilsugar — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:00:14 -0700

There's just one thing better than a Hollywood blockbuster — being pregnant. Tinseltown may be ruthless, but when a woman's belly swells she's granted a reprieve and copious amounts of publicity. While onlookers imagine which onesies and soft soled shoes Brad and Angelina's twins will wear, the baby frenzy proves just as lucrative for Melissa Joan Hart, the former child star who now supplements her made for television movie income by blogging about potty training.

On a recent episode of Chelsea Lately, Melissa chatted about natural birth and the Maxim spread she did when she was 23 in order to plug Pampers Pull-Ups. The former teenage witch wouldn't get $10 million for pictures of her mini mes like the Jolie-Pitts are expected to, but motherhood has kept her in the media and gifted her a nice share of swag. To see how things have changed for famous pregnant women,

Angelina's Lil Man Maddox

lilsugar — Wed, 21 May 2008 04:00:00 -0700

Before Brad, Pax, Zahara and Shiloh, Maddox had mama Angelina all to himself. While the 6-year-old is arguably one of Tinseltown's lil trendsetters with his fashionable faux hawk and daring adventures on ATVs with daddy Brad, he is also the leader of the Jolie-Pitt offspring. And, being the big brother of three (soon-to-be five) lil ones keeps a kid busy. Maddox recently took a break from his siblings to enjoy some solo fun in the sun in France. To see the cutie keeping busy at the beach, click through the pics. Bauer-Griffin

Upset If Others Announced Aspects of Pregnancy?

lilsugar — Fri, 16 May 2008 15:00:45 -0700

My mom always says that a person's news is their news, and he or she should be the one to announce it. When it comes to having a baby some mamas-to-be like to keep the pregnancy, due date and the sex of the child under wraps or disclose those things to a limited circle. But, this week it seems nothing is sacred when it comes to the impending members of the Jolie-Pitt clan. While the world anxiously speculated about the wee ones, Jack Black outed the twin factor. And then, Dustin Hoffman revealed Angelina's supposed due date. As a starlet, she lives her life in the public eye, but would you be irritated if someone announced your news? Source

Upset If Others Announced Aspects of Pregnancy?

Yes — It's my news to tell.

No — It was done with good intention.

Other — Leave comment below.

Make It a Double for the Jolie-Pitts!

lilsugar — Wed, 14 May 2008 12:13:56 -0700

Angelina Jolie has confirmed that she is with twins! In an Access Hollywood interview with the mama-to-be and actor Jack Black to promote their new flick Kung Fu Panda in Cannes, the funny man and father of two, outed his co-star by saying she would soon have the same number of kids as the Brady Bunch. The glowing starlet confirmed that she would be delivering her fifth and sixth children, but said they are keeping the sex of the babies private. It looks like Papa Brad Pitt is well on his way to forming that family soccer team!

Angelina Jolie Admits She's Pregnant!

lilsugar — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:21:43 -0700

Stunning mama of four, Angelina Jolie talked about her pregnancy today. The babe-to-be will be the fifth child of the Jolie-Pitt clan.

Until now, public speculation has only been confirmed by the starlet's burgeoning belly.

According to People:

Maybe it was all the talk about children, but while Angelina Jolie was discussing Iraq education policy Tuesday in Washington D.C., she "felt kicking suddenly," she tells PEOPLE.

To see why she was in Washington,

Angie is Making Brad A Dad Again!

lilsugar — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:00:21 -0800

The picture perfect Jolie-Pitt clan continues to expand as Angelina showed off what could only be a baby bump at the Film Independent's Spirit Awards on Saturday night.

After much speculation and no official confirmation, it is now evident that she and partner, Sugardaddy Brad are adding on to their brood — Maddox, 6, Pax, 4, Zahara, 3 and Shiloh, 19 months. According to People:

Jolie's baby bump was the buzz on the blue carpet Saturday as she stepped out in a curve-hugging black dress at the Film Independent's Spirit Awards with Pitt.

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Dear Poll: Will You Wait to Tell You're Pregnant?

babysugar — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:35:16 -0800

Dear Poll: Will You Wait to Tell You're Pregnant? Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt aren't the only celebrity couple trying to avoid pregnancy rumors. Christina Aguilera dodged the question for months as did Jennifer Lopez. Deciding when and who to tell is different for everyone — some can't keep it in and others won't even tell their parents until their out of the danger zone.

Sugardaddy: Brad Pitt

lilsugar — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 09:00:54 -0800

Truth be told, I've been holding off featuring Brad Pitt, the man who in my opinion is the Sugardaddy of them all because he is such an obvious choice.

But after his announcement that he's not going to do nude scenes in the future because he doesn't want his kids to see them, there is no time like the present to pay tribute to the guy who dove head first into fatherhood with not one, not two, not three, but four children. And, it looks like he's loving every minute of it.

From his shirtless debut in Thelma and Louise to his platinum career on the silver screen, we've watched this papa act his way to an Oscar nomination and become a class act as a doting dad. Maddox, Pax, Zahara and Shiloh are a lucky lot.

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