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RHOA's Phaedra Parks Welcomes Second Son

Phaedra Parks Welcomes Second Son

Originally posted 05/08/2013 07:10PM

From donkey booty to diaper duty!

Real Housewives of Atlanta star Phaedra Parks welcomed her second child – a son – with husband Apollo Nida on Wednesday, her rep confirms to PEOPLE.

"Mother and baby are happy and healthy," says the rep.

The couple, who have been married since 2009, are already parents to Ayden, who turns 3 this month.

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Composer Writes Special Lullaby for William & Kate's Baby | Kate Middleton

Composer Paul Mealor Writes Special Lullaby for William & Kate's Baby

Originally posted 05/07/2013 10:40AM

The gifts will come pouring in soon enough. But the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's unborn child has already received one very special present indeed – a lullaby specially written for the baby by a respected British composer and recorded by a New Zealand soprano.

Paul Mealor, who wrote music for Prince William and Kate's royal wedding, has penned a tune called "Sleep On" as a gift to the baby, due in July. It will appear on Hayley Westenra's upcoming lullaby album Hushabye, set for release in the U.K. on June 17.



"After writing music for the royal wedding, it seemed natural to provide the musical accompaniment for the next stage of the royal couple's journey together," Mealor, 37, told the British press.

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Does Khloé Kardashian Have a Fertility Problem? | Khloe Kardashian

Khloé Kardashian Dispels Rumors of Fertility Problems and Pregnancy Jealousy

Originally posted 05/07/2013 09:00AM

From the moment Khloé Kardashian married NBA star Lamar Odom and expressed her desire to have a baby, many have fixated on her belly, straining to find signs of a baby bump. There have even been rumors that the reality star is desperate to have a baby and jealous of her sisters for getting pregnant so easily.

But those, says Khloé, are just rumors: She's fine with not having kids (right now).

"Do I wish people would quit asking me about it 24-7? Yes, but I don't regret it," she tells Redbook in its June cover story.

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Surprise! The Little Couple Adopts Another Baby with Dwarfism

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The Little Couple Adopt Another Baby with Dwarfism

Originally posted 05/06/2013 07:20PM

Parenthood changes everything … especially when it happens unexpectedly and comes in twos.

After years of hoping to become parents and suffering through fertility issues, Bill Klein and Dr. Jennifer Arnold of TLC's The Little Couple joyfully welcomed adopted son Will from China – and now tell PEOPLE exclusively they are adopting a 19-month-old girl from India they have named Zoey.

"We're so delighted that Zoey will be joining our family and that William will have a little sister coming home very soon," Arnold and Klein said in an exclusive statement to PEOPLE.

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Beyoncé Wants Blue Ivy to Be a Big Sister | Beyonce Knowles

Beyoncé Wants More Children

Originally posted 05/06/2013 10:10AM

Will Beyoncé make Blue Ivy a big sister one day?

"I would like more children," the singer told ABC News during an interview for Good Morning America in London, where she performed over the weekend. "I think my daughter needs some company. I definitely love being big sister."

According to a YouTube video posted on Vibe.com, the singer may have showed off her darling daughter during her concert on Saturday at the O2 Arena.

As she belted out her hit "Irreplaceable," Beyoncé greeted a baby wearing a white dress and sporting large headphones who looked a lot like Blue.

"I am very protective," Beyoncé told ABC News. "I just want to make sure that [Blue Ivy] can have a healthy, safe, normal life. ... In the back of my mind, she's my priority. And life is completely different now."

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PHOTO: A Royal Baby Shower for Kate ... Or Is It?

Kate's Baby Shower: Lookalikes Act Out the Big Day

Originally posted 05/03/2013 11:35AM

Ah, babies. They bring everyone together – even the royal family!

Well, sort of. In the latest scenario imagined by photographer Alison Jackson, who specializes in spoof photos of the royal family, everyone from Pippa Middleton to Camilla to The Queen gather together to fête Duchess Catherine. The faux mom-to-be unwraps onesies that say "Born to Rule" while her royal family – and one of the Queen's beloved corgis! – look on.

Jackson previously arranged a shoot with Catherine and Prince William's lookalikes for a Christmas-themed photo shoot.

And we're not quite sure, but that we're hoping that might actually be Camilla!
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Nicole Eggert Opens Up About Her Splash Injury, Kids After 40 – and Baby Weight

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Nicole Eggert on Her Splash Injury, Babies After 40 – and Missing Her 'Calling'

Originally posted 05/02/2013 07:00PM

Raising kids solo at any age is challenging, but raising kids and recovering from childbirth as a 40-plus single parent? That has its own unique difficulties, says Splash star Nicole Eggert.

Not that she's complaining.

"The kids' needs come first, work comes second and I come third," Eggert, 41, tells PEOPLE. "It takes away from any social life you might want to have, but I do it because I love my kids. It's something you can't explain. I think it's something only mothers know."

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PHOTOS: Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon Renew Their Vows – at Disneyland | Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon Renew Their Vows – at Disneyland

Originally posted 05/01/2013 09:20AM

And the whole family lived happily ever after.

It was a storybook 5th anniversary – and happy 2nd birthday treat for their twins – as Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon renewed their vows at the Happiest Place on Earth, California's Disneyland, on Tuesday night, Entertainment Tonight reports.

"On our way to renew our vows," Carey Tweeted early in the evening. "I love you @Nick Cannon."

All dressed up in matching prince and princess costumes, Carey and daughter Monroe were picked up in a horse-drawn Crystal Carriage from a Dream Suite inside the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction, then taken to Main Street to meet Cannon and son Moroccan. Together the family proceeded to Sleeping Beauty Castle, for the vow renewals.

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A Closer Look at Kate's Sweet, Savvy Style | Kate Middleton

Kate's Style Evolution and Pregnancy Diary Secrets

Originally posted 05/01/2013 08:20AM

All hail the Duchess of Cambridge: a newlywed and loving, devoted wife, a mother-to-be of the newest future king or queen and a gracious, charming public figure who, two years ago, became an instant style icon – from the moment she stepped out in a royal blue silk-jersey-wrap Issa dress on the day her engagement to Prince William was announced.

Kate continues to captivate the world with her easy grace and impeccable style, which show no signs of slowing down as she evolves into maternity wear.

From her hairstyles to her hemlines, mixing high fashion and High Street, Kate continues to school the world in the art of dressing for two with style, grace and her own sense of fun – even as her much-anticipated bump presents its joyful fashion challenges.

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The Little Couple's Bill Klein: Five Fatherhood Life Lessons

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The Little Couple's Bill Klein: Five Fatherhood Life Lessons

Originally posted 04/30/2013 05:00PM

It's been a few weeks since Bill Klein and Dr. Jennifer Arnold of TLC's The Little Couple became parents and adopted son Will, but already, the new dad is learning tricks of the fatherhood trade.

Before the new season of his show premieres Tuesday night (10 p.m. ET on TLC), Klein shared with PEOPLE some of the lessons he's learned so far:

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