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Sep 06 2010 04:00 PM ET
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Ne-Yo Turns To Mom For Child Rearing Advice

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There’s a new lady in town who will have R&B crooner Ne-Yo‘s full attention: his soon-to-be-born daughter.

“I’m ready, man,” the singer-songwriter, 30, tells PEOPLE of expecting his first child in January with girlfriend Monyetta Shaw.

“I’m definitely reading books and paying attention to my mom a lot. My mom is the caretaker, so any question that I have, I’m sure she’ll be able to answer.”

Mom’s best advice so far? “Know how to toe the line between being a friend and parent. You don’t want to be too much of a friend but you don’t want to be so much of a parent that your child doesn’t have a friend in you.”
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Sep 06 2010 01:00 PM ET
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Spotted: Seal’s Party Princess – Lou!

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Look who has teeth!

Lou Sulola Samuel smiles as she enjoys a toss in the air from dad Seal Wednesday in Sherman Oaks, Calif.

The 11-month-old was attending a Lakers-themed birthday party for Romeo Beckham along with her siblings Leni, Henry and Johan.

RELATED: Spotted: Seal and Henry – Wave Riders!
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Sep 06 2010 10:00 AM ET
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Get Ready to Shop! Back-to-School Trends from The Mini Social

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Shopping for back-to-school usually entails buying the basics (tees, sweaters, jeans and sneakers). But what if you have a budding fashion plate on your hands? We recently chatted with The Mini Social founders, Dominique MacPherson and Melinda Marinack to get their take on this season’s biggest kiddie/toddler trends.

Here’s their guide to what looks to consider, plus a breakdown of key pieces you can buy from their private sample sale site this week:

Grunge: (above left)

From Kingston Rossdale to Lourdes Leon, this early ’90s style is already gaining ground. For an instant update, layer a grandpa cardigan over a buffalo plaid flannel and vintage screened tee and pair it with slim cut, faded jeans. A cool military inspired hat is a great finishing touch.

Acoustic flannel shirt(now $24, originally $58) and grandpa cardigan, Wonderboy jeans, Knuckleheads hat, Gigi & Zaza Romeo shoes (now $39, originally $49)

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Sep 06 2010 12:00 AM ET
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Giveaway: A Charity-Inspired Flip Video MinoHD (A 230 Value!)

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We’re big fans of Flip Video‘s cool mini cameras. Not only can you catch your kids cutest moments, but they’re so compact you can take them anywhere — even underwater.

As part of their ongoing Flip for Good™ philanthropic initiative, they’ve signed on to support the 2010 Life is good Festival (Sept. 11 — 12 in Canton, Mass.) by offering limited-edition Life is good branded cameras.

They’re also going to match every purchase by donating a free camera to the Life is good Kids Foundation, which helps children overcome life-threatening challenges such as violence, illness and extreme poverty.

Featuring loads of kid-friendly acts including Jason Mraz, Ben Harper and Ziggy Marley, the concert will be a fun time for the whole family. And all of the proceeds will be donated to the foundation.

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Sep 05 2010 05:00 PM ET
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BumpWatch: Alicia Keys’ Big Apple Belly

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New York, New York!

Home again after vacationing in the South of France, an expectant Alicia Keys enjoyed a stroll in Tribeca with Swizz Beatz on Thursday.

The singer-songwriter, 29, and her producer husband expect their first child together later this year.

RELATED: Expectant Alicia Keys Seals Marriage with a Kiss

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Sep 05 2010 04:30 PM ET
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Nicole Richie Throws Sparrow’s First Birthday Party

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Nicole Richie may have parted from her past party girl ways, but she can still throw a good bash – especially if she’s celebrating her son’s first birthday.

Richie, along with fiancé Joel Madden and big sis Harlow, 2½, held a party for Sparrow Saturday. He turns 1 on Sept. 9.

About 50 guests, including actress Ellen Pompeo and her daughter Stella Luna, 11 months, and Sparrow’s uncle Benji Madden, gathered in the backyard of the family’s Hollywood Hills home and noshed on birthday cake.

The backyard was decorated with red, green, orange and purple “Happy Birthday” balloons for the occasion.
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Sep 05 2010 02:00 PM ET
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Jennifer Hudson: Baby David Is a Photo Posing Pro

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Jennifer Hudson is saying goodbye to the Sunshine State and hello to the Windy City!

The singer/actress — who has been living in Florida with her fiancé David Otunga and their 1-year-old son David Daniel Jr. — is gearing up to make a move back to her hometown of Chicago.

“With the baby growing up, we want him to be around our family,” the new mom, 28, tells Michigan Avenue.

“We feel so secluded. Both David and I are the babies of the family, and we want to be home with our families as well.”
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