Namibia ... The Next Cedars-Sinai?

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WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) -- Following in the steps of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, Britney Spears is considering a Namibian birth for her next baby, a government official said Friday.

Later that day, that possibility seemed unlikely. "Not true," Spears' New York-based publicist, Leslie Sloane Zelnik, said in an e-mail to The Associated Press. Zelnik did not immediately elaborate.

Deputy Environment and Tourism Minister Leon Jooste said officials have received an inquiry on behalf of the 24-year-old pop star, who has a 9-month-old son, Sean Preston, with husband Kevin Federline.

"She has shown interest to come over to Namibia," Jooste said by telephone
from a conference in neighboring South Africa. "Nothing has been confirmed yet, but there is a definite possibility of that happening."

Shiloh's First Mink

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Angelina Jolie will carry baby Shiloh around in style! Jolie received a luxury faux mink-covered Baby Bjorn to tote both her little girls around town in.

Baby Bella Maya is the only company on the market that makes hip slipcovers for the ultra drab - mother's must-have - Baby Bjorns. Baby Bella Maya has found the secret on how to look fashionable with a baby strapped on to their high-end outfits. The covers do have a practical side to them - they can be removed and washed, thus keeping the carrier clean.

The Bjorn covers retail between $40 - $52.

Britney Weeps "With The World"

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Praising the paparazzi for their skill as she decried their invasiveness, Britney Spears defended her marriage and her mothering skills to all of America this morning, and suggested a possible career for herself in publishing should the pop-star gig fall through.

In her long-awaited and much-hyped interview with Matt Lauer, Spears gamely answered Lauer's questions about her marriage and the driving-with-Sean-on-lap incident, but couldn't staunch the flow of tears when asked about the relentless pursuit of the paparazzi.

Exclusive: Inside Brangelina's Malibu Pad

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From Harvey Levin's H-Wood blog

I'm told that Brad and Angelina are partially dealing with their privacy concerns at their Malibu estate with one huge drape.

They have installed a massive drape on the outside of the house that wraps around all four bedrooms. They did not, however, have drapes installed in the living room and other common areas, leaving those portions of the house exposed to paparazzi.

My sources say the property has been heavily re-landscaped with new bushy plants so no one can see in from adjoining homes and hillsides.

The nagging problem is the Pacific Ocean. Paparazzi still have a clear shot if they brave the water in kayaks and small boats.

Finally, Brad is uncharacteristically happy with the work done on the home. Typically, when he's away during construction, he will make significant changes upon his return. No so this time. It seems the priority is the baby.

Shiloh's First T-Shirt

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What did Angelina and Brad dress Baby Shiloh in for her much anticipated photo debut? TMZ has the exact t-shirt Brangelina's baby had on when the world first caught glimpse of her.

Shiloh's hip fashion threads were from designer Kingsley - specifically the Pots & Pans Band tee. The shirt retails for around $40. The designer's clothes are geared toward rock n' roll baby apparel, they even play Led Zeppelin on the website.

It looks like baby Shiloh is on her way to being as hip as her brother Maddox and sister Zahara.

Check out the tee with an edge.

Trendy Tote Is Also A Toy!

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A-list celebrity trendsetters have their daughters in fashionista training, carrying around Penelope Peapod convertible purses.

The fun and stylish purse doubles as a toy, perfect for A-list mommys on the go. The daughters of Gwyneth Paltrow, Reese Witherspoon and Courtney Cox have all been seen trotting around town with the purse that converts into a doll in a bassinet or a doll in a playpen. Other celeb daughters seen with the tote are Brooke Shield's daughter Rowan, Kelly Ripa's daughter Lola Grace, Julianne Moore's daughter Liv, and Christy Turlington's daughter Grace. They gotta prep their daughters for the best-dressed list while they're young!

Want your daughter to start stylin young while still having fun? Pick up one at Penelope Peapod or other high-end toy stores and boutiques.

It's A Girl for Matt Damon and Wife

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LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Matt Damon and his wife, Luciana Bozan, are the parents of a baby girl, Isabella, their first child, the actor's publicist said Monday.

"Mother and baby -- everyone -- is wonderful, fine," publicist Jennifer Allen said. The baby was born Sunday in a Miami hospital, Allen said. No other details were released.

The couple were married Dec. 9 in New York City during a private ceremony attended by the bride's daughter, Alexa, then 7, from a previous marriage. It was the first marriage for Damon, 35.

Damon shared a best screenwriting Oscar with Ben Affleck for 1997's 'Good Will Hunting.' Both Damon and Affleck starred in the movie.

Damon's screen credits also include roles in 'Saving Private Ryan,' 'The Talented Mr. Ripley,' 'Ocean's Eleven,' 'The Bourne Identity' and 'Syriana.' His upcoming films include 'Ocean's Thirteen' and 'The Bourne Ultimatum.'

Mira Goes KooKoo

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After Oscar-winner Mira Sorvino gave birth to her son Johnny last month, Mira's agent ran out and picked her up an irresistibly cute baby basket from KooKoo Bear Kids, Inc. full of baby clothes and accessories.

Brangelina Brood to Return to Malibu This Weekend

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TMZ has learned that Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and their three children will be moving back to Malibu, and the word is they're coming this weekend.

The $9 million Malibu estate has been buzzing with workers this week. They're finishing off the security system, which includes an elaborate set of cameras pointing in every direction.

Most telling, TMZ is told that yesterday a white van arrived at the house and delivered a "massive amount of liquor." As one eyewitness says, it was: "magnums of everything."

TMZ answers your burning questions

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4) Tim Just Has GOTTA KNOW: Will Britney be coming to Milwaukee, Wisconsin anytime soon, and if so, when?

As of right now, it appears to TMZ that Britney is focusing more on her career as a mother as opposed to her career on tour. She recently announced on'The Late Show' that she is expecting her second child with hubby Kevin Federline. Unless she plans on toting her babies on tour, we don't think you can expect Ms. Spears in Milwaukee. Take a look at 'Britney's Big Announcement.

5) Michael Has Just GOTTA KNOW: What's going on with Gwen Stefani?

May 26, 2006 marked an epic day in the lives of Gwen Stefani and husband Gavin Rossdale -- Gwen gave birth to Kingston James McGregor Rossdale, the couple's first child together. Since Kingston's birth, Gwen has no definite plans as of yet to get back in the studio to begin recording, according to her spokesman, Dave Tomberlin. However, we're sure that putting all of her time and energy into her new family are top priority. Take a look at TMZ's story on the blessed event.

6) Elizabeth Has Just GOTTA KNOW: I think Jesse James is amazing! I can't believe he would find someone like Sandra Bullock appealing, especially since knowing who he has been with in the past. Where did he and Sandra meet?

Elizabeth, you hit the nail right on the head. We, too, think the Jesse-Sandra union is a bit shocking. But according to James, they're "so similar, it's scary." The pair met when Sandra brought her godson to West Coast Choppers, where he says he fell hard for the actress. They wed last July and since then James says that his relationship with Sandra "makes me feel like I can do anything.... She pushes me to be a better person." As for what Jesse can do for Sandra, he can continue to protect her from long-time stalker, whose restraining order was recently extended for another three years. Click here to read the original story.

J.Lo Pregnant? You Decide

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As pregnancy rumors continue to swirl around Jennifer Lopez, her recent shopping excursions may shed some light onto this never-ending rumor.

J.Lo has been out and about shopping and TMZ takes you inside the diva's shopping bags.

Anna Nicole Smith -- Definitely Pregnant

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Anna Nicole Smith is five months pregnant, sources tell TMZ. And we're told that the former Playboy Playmate is engineering a way to make money off of the announcement.

Today, TMZ contacted Larry Birkhead, rumored to be the father. When asked if Anna Nicole was pregnant and if he was the dad, Birkhead replied: "I'm not going to deny she's pregnant or that I'm the father."

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Paparazzi Diary: In Pursuit of Baby Brangelina

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In the end, even the identity of the hospital was a state secret.

In an exclusive ongoing diary for TMZ, a paparazzo in Namibia discusses the government's final efforts to keep Brad and Angelina's new baby from the press. Her account follows:

The months-long cat and mouse game between the stars and the paparazzi culminated with Angelina giving birth at the Cottage MediClinic Hospital in Namibia.

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Angelina Jolie Gives Birth to Girl With Brad Pitt

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In what was arguably the most anticipated delivery in the world, Angelina Jolie gave birth to Brad Pitt's daughter Saturday in Africa, Pitt's publicist announced.

"The night of May 27, 2006 in Namibia, Africa, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt welcomed their daughter Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt. No further information is being given," publicist Cindy Guagenti said in a statement.

No photographs were being released, she added.

The baby's arrival had been the subject of intense press speculation in recent months, compelling the superstar couple to decamp to Africa for privacy.

The actors were linked romantically shortly after appearing together in the 2005 movie "Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Jolie, 30, is a frequent visitor to Africa and serves as goodwill ambassador for the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees.

Jolie has two adopted children: toddler Zahara, from Ethiopia, and 4-year-old Maddox, from Cambodia.

Both had their surnames legally changed to Jolie-Pitt after Pitt announced his intentions to co-adopt the children.

Pitt and actress Jennifer Aniston divorced last fall.

Jolie, who won an Oscar for her supporting role in 1999's "Girl, Interrupted," is divorced from Billy Bob Thornton and Jonny Lee Miller.

Gwen Stefani, Gavin Rossdale Have Baby Boy

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It's a boy for Gwen Stefani and her rocker husband Gavin Rossdale. Kingston James McGregor Rossdale was born by Caesarean section Friday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, according to Stefani spokesman Dave Tomberlin. The baby weighed 7 1/2 pounds.

I Just GOTTA KNOW

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We asked readers what they JUST GOTTA KNOW... and we went looking for the scoop. Are Denise and Richie still together? What about Nicole and DJ AM? And is Debra Messing pregnant?

Check out the answers to your burning questions!