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Apr 30 2009 06:00 PM ET
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Gwen Stefani Dishes On Her Expanding Entourage

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Where there was once one, now there will be four! So says songstress Gwen Stefani of the bus arrangements for the upcoming No Doubt tour, which kicks off May 2nd in New Jersey.

While the band has many fond memories of late-night after-parties on their single tour bus that they all shared only five years ago — “when you’ve still got the endorphins going from the show, it’s so much fun to all be on the same bus, hanging out and drinking champagne” —  Gwen tells SPIN magazine that the “dynamic of the band is different” this time around. “Before, when I was with the guys, I didn’t even have any kids,” she says.

Two baby boys later — Kingston James McGregor, 3 next month, and Zuma Nesta Rock, 8 months – plus her entire entourage of people she deems a must and Gwen’s bus alone is already quite full! “I’ve got two babies, and their nanny, and an assistant, and my security and a hairdresser,” she explains.

“It’s not as much of a party, but that’s what I need in order to perform every night.”

Kingston and Zuma are Gwen’s sons with Gavin Rossdale. Catch No Doubt as they kick-off the Today show summer concert series Friday at 7 a.m.!

Source: SPIN

– Anya

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Apr 30 2009 05:00 PM ET
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Ana Ortiz Has an Ugly Betty Baby Shower!

Ana Ortiz – and her Ugly Betty co-stars! — celebrated the impending arrival of her baby girl with a shower in her honor on Sunday, April 19th. Hosted by the Hot Moms Club and Pregnancy magazine and held at Robert Verdi’s Luxe Laboratory in New York City, the shower brought together castmates America Ferrera, Eric Mabius – who introduced 4-month-old Rylan Jaxson! — Mark Indelicato, Tony Plana, Sarah Lafleur and Vanessa Williams to party with Ana.

Due in July, Ana, 38, had only one request for her Big Apple baby bash — “I didn’t want it too frou frou, frilly, princess-y. You know it’s New York. She’s going to be a hip little kid with a bit of edge!” Mission accomplished!

We’re giving away the gift bag from Ana’s shower this week on CBB — the contest ends Monday, so get those entries in!

Larry Busacca/Getty for PEOPLE for use on CBB — America Ferrera, Eric Mabius, Rylan Jaxson Mabius, Mark Indelicato, Ana Ortiz, Tony Plana, Sarah Lafleur and Vanessa Williams

Source: PEOPLE, May 4th issue, with photos and quotes for use on CBB

Check out quotes and photos from the co-ed shower below!
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Apr 30 2009 04:30 PM ET
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Have a Question for Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker?

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Parents and actors Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker recently opened up about their 4-year-old daughter Sophie‘s battle with spina bifida, and now the couple is opening up to CBB!

They’ll be speaking with us tomorrow, and we want to hear some questions from you. Are you interested in learning more about their organization, Sophie’s Voice, which raises funds for the Xiao Procedure? Want more information about their involvement with the R Baby Foundation? Hope to walk with them through Central Park on Mother’s Day to raise money for sick infants?

Tell us what you’d like to hear, and check back for our interview soon!

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Apr 30 2009 04:00 PM ET
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Sasha Schreiber: Feeling Better!

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Glad to see he’s feeling better! Alexander ‘Sasha’ Pete Schreiber hitched a ride on dad Liev Schreiber’s shoulders during the walk home from Café Habana on Wednesday afternoon in NYC.

The 21-month-old was hospitalized Tuesday evening for respiratory issues before being released yesterday morning, causing Liev to fly home from Los Angeles, where he was to attend the premiere of his new film, X-Men Origins: Wolverine.

Liev and fiancée Naomi Watts are also parents to Samuel Kai, 4 months.

Sasha wears Sweet Shoes Sweet & Spunky LE in Grey Animal Print ($35).

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Apr 30 2009 03:35 PM ET
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Erinn Hayes Welcomes Daughter Lilah Grace

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It’s been a good week for Worst Week star Erinn Hayes: She and her husband Jack, a construction superintendent, welcomed a second daughter, Lilah Grace Hayes, to their family on Wednesday, April 29th.

The couple already have a 2-year-old daughter Maggie, who has been preparing to become a big sister. “She’s obsessed with dolls,” Erinn told PEOPLE in January. “She wants to wrap them up and put them to bed. They’re all called Barbara. She even calls the baby Baby Barbara.”

While there’s still no word from CBS yet as to whether or not Worst Week will be picked up for another season, Lilah came at a perfect time for her mom’s work schedule. “If we get picked up, we won’t start filming until August, so I can have a few months with the baby,” says Erinn.

Erinn and Jack announced the pregnancy in January, sharing a May due date. Arriving a bit early, Lilah was a delivery surprise and fulfilled mom’s prediction! “With my daughter, I was so convinced that she was gonna be a boy that I was so surprised when she came out a girl,” Erinn had explained. “This one I really feel like it’s gonna be a boy, so it’s probably gonna be a girl, but we’ll see!”

Source: PEOPLE

– Lisa Ingrassia

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Apr 30 2009 03:30 PM ET
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Eric Carle Baby Toys at Target

Eric Carle Stacking Rings and Caterpillar

Have you seen the new Eric Carle toys at Target? These adorable brightly colored infant toys incorporate the famous children’s author with classic developmental toy styles at affordable prices. The line includes:

  • My favorite is the ubiquitous Caterpillar ($12) which incorporates an activity or special texture in each segment of the hungry little guy. A link makes it easy to attach to the stroller, car seat, etc.
  • The Stacking Rings ($18) is also based on The Hungry Caterpillar character. Press its nose and music plays and each ring makes a sound.
  • The Peek-A-Book Mirror ($4), Chime Set ($8) and Peek A Boo Mirror ($8) are made of printed fabric based on original Eric Carle artwork and can be attached to the car seat, stroller, crib, etc.

Unfortunately, most of the line is available only in store, but a few are available at Target.com.

– Danielle
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Apr 30 2009 03:00 PM ET
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Tisha Campbell-Martin Debuts Her Belly

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Expectant mama Tisha Campbell-Martin takes a peek at Nancy O’Dell‘s book, Full of Life Mom-to-Mom Tips I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Was Pregnant — with the author herself! — at Sunday’s Baby & Tween Celebration trade show in Los Angeles.

This is the first time we’ve seen Tisha since she announced her pregnancy!

Tisha, 40, who currently appears on Rita Rocks and Everybody Hates Chris, is due this summer with her second child. The baby will join big brother Xen, 7 ½, her son with husband Duane Martin.

What did you find most surprising about pregnancy? Be sure to participate in this week’s sound off, going strong here!

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