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Posted by: Denelle

I suddenly realized that we haven't done any entertainment news here on the blog since Suri Cruise's birth (waaaaaay back in April). It is time we correct that and since celebrities always provide lots to discuss, whether we're watching or not, there is plenty to report.

Baby-o-Baby

Everywhere you look celebrites are reproducing. Guess we have to ensure that the quota of beautiful/talented people in the world is maintained. Not sure how that explains why Britney Spears and Kevin Federline are reproducing again but there must be some logic in there somewhere. In a twist of fate paralled by the arrival of baby-Cruise and baby-Shields on the same day - Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal both welcomed their latest additions (daughters for both) on May 1st. Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell and Penn Jillette (you know, the magician) are keeping the flames of bizarre baby names alive. Haliwell named her daughter, born May 14, Bluebelle Madonna (yes, after the flower and the singers) and Penn Jillette named his son, born May 23, Zolton Penn (the name of Dracula's dog - I.kid.you.not - but hey big sister is name Moxie CrimeFighter so what did we really expect). Gwen Steffani and Gavin Rossdale welcomed a baby boy on May 26, naming him (thankfully something lovely, if a bit long) Kingston James McGregor Rossdale.

And of course the most anticipated celebrity birth of the year (and maybe ever) Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt made her entrance into the world on May 27. As a gift celebrating Shiloh's birth the stars donated $315K to various organizations in Namibia. There is also talk of them selling the rights to the first pictures of their daughter for a $5M donation to UNICEF. Say what you will about the Jolie/Pitt/Aniston debacle, I still think that it's wonderful that these two people are trying to use their celebrity power to do a little good for the world.

The Namibian government has stepped in to ensure that the privacy of this famous family is maintained - going so far as to deport reporters who get too close and requiring a signed letter from Jolie/Pitt if reporters want to enter the country. The Namibian Ambassador to the US made a statment that Nambians are renown for thier fierce belief in personal privacy and that no time is more sacred than during childbirth. Looks like Angelina Jolie found the perfect place to have her first biological child.

And In Other News

X-Men 3 pretty much obliterated the competition at the box office this weekend (including the DaVinci Code). All the paranoia surrounding DaVinci seems to have been putting the cart infront of the horse. Sometimes it seems a movie is just so bad that it takes care of itself.

The Met

On this past Saturday my brother and I spent most of the day at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on 5th Ave. Since the museum will allow you to take pictures we had a hey-day.



This is part of the Egyptian Wing. The ruins of some city that I really don't remember (we were laughing too much to read all the plaques). Does anyone else think this looks like the room from "When Harry Met Sally" and the whole "pap-ri-kash" conversation?

This is me with Thutmose III.

And my brother doing his imitation of Egyptian art.

Then can my favorite part of the day. After much searching, I have found my knight in shining armor. He's handsome, strong, and makes me feel safe and protected.

Too bad he last walked this earth in 1564.



One of the Louis of France (again w/the plaque thing) and David's "The Death of Socrates".



The Personification of Winter and the facade of a house from the Hamptons (Rockefeller/Astor?) complete w/Tiffany stained glass windows. The rest of the house burned down but they were able to save this section and completely reconstruct it inside the Met.

I'll save the rest for tomorrow. But I'd be thrilled if you know anybody that you think would fit inside that suit of armor.