YAY!! Amanda Holden gives birth to a baby girl

Lovely, weepy talent-show judge Amanda Holden gave birth to a healthy baby girl on 23 January. Amanda and husband Chris have named her Hollie Rose Hughes, which a nice, normal, and very pretty name. Hollie is a sister for Amanda's daughter Lexi, 6.

Amanda gave birth after checking herself into hospital two days previously for observation. Spokeswoman Alison Griffin stated that although Hollie Rose was a healthy 6lb 1oz, Amanda had been "in a critical condition for the past three days."

Although she had commitments to film for the new series of Britain's Got Talent, Amanda's condition was such that her fellow judges carried on without her while she stayed in hospital.

It's definitely better safe than sorry in these cases, especially as Amanda suffered the traumatic stillbirth of her son at 7 months pregnant last year.

Best wishes to the Holden-Hughes family!

C xxx

Beyonce's latest joyful gift to the world

After birthing the holy child, Blue Ivy Carter, Beyonce has now received an even greater honour.

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Australia has discovered a new kind of horse fly, and have, because of its large, golden rear, named it after the queen of everything herself, Beyonce.

The researcher who named the fly said of his decision:

"It was the unique dense golden hairs on the fly’s abdomen that led me to name this fly in honour of the performer Beyonce as well as giving me the chance to demonstrate the fun side of taxonomy [looking at insects and stuff] – the naming of species."

HILAIR.

C xxx

Welcome to the BeyBe!

So, the fabled coming of the blessed child has finally happened!

Reports are now swirling that Beyonce and Jay Z have welcomed a baby girl, as Bey gave birth by scheduled caesarian section on Saturday 7 January.

There has been some confusion across the Twitterverse about the name - I initially reported it was Blue Ivy Carter, and was then corrected to Ivy Blue...but now it seems that "close friends" of the couple are confirming that the name is indeed Blue Ivy!

I actually like the name Ivy, and I guess I can cope with Blue as being part of the grand old celebrity tradition of giving your child a 'different', 'interesting', 'stupid' name.

Well, regardless of name confusion, date of birth confusion, fake pregnancy rumours and all the other craziness that has surrounded the almost holy pregnancy of the great Beyonce, congratulations to the new parents! I'm sure they'll do a great job, as they've managed to do the unthinkable so far by keeping their private lives private. Long may it continue for the Carters, although I do want some baby pics asap please!

C xx

Kate Middleton sparks pregnancy rumours in Copenhagen

Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, sparked rumours that she might be pregnant yesterday in Copenhagen.

The royal fashionista refused the offer of tasting the peanut paste used in UN food parcels. Prince William, the Danish crown prince, and his wife happily ate the food, which is used to help people in famine-stricken areas.

Doctors advise pregnant women to avoid peanuts and all their by-products in order to prevent any allergic reaction.

Kate's spokeman confirmed that the Duchess herself is not allergic to peanuts, further adding to the rumour mill that there may well be a royal baby on the way.

If Kate is pregnant, then that child, regardless of whether it is a girl or a boy, will be in line to the throne thanks to recent law reforms that give female children the same succession rights as males. Exciting!

On the other hand, Kate's famously tiny waist showed absolutely no sign of expansion, so you know...she might just not like peanuts.

C xxx

Beyoncé has some serious pregnancy cravings!

Ever since she completely upstaged everyone at the VMAs by announcing her pregnancy, Beyoncé's been swanning around Croatia and Italy, being all glamorous and stuff.

Even though she's the human physical embodiment of perfection, she's still succumbed to the one thing that no pregnant woman can control - cravings.

A source has been blabbing about Bey's baby munchies, claiming that she's been chowing down on oreos with gerkhins, milky way bars with hot chilli sauce and bananas dipped in ketchup. Totes vom-worthy.

On top of this, the source also seemed pretty grossed-out that the megastar was breakfasting on croissants filled with melted Dime bars...I think that sounds delicious, and I might even have it for my Sunday breakfast in the morning!

C xxx

Babies, Babies Everywhere!!

The celeb world is positively booming with sproglets at the moment, or at least with mums-to-be! TV Presenter Myleene Klass tweeted an impossibly cute picture of herself with her daughter Ava, and her newborn baby Hero.

The Beckham family is also due to be expanded further, with David revealing that his kids want to name the new baby Justine Bieber Beckham! Apparently, little Romeo is adamant that the little girl will be named after the tween sensation, although it has been widely reported that Victoria likes the name Luna.

In other Spice baby news, Mel B is also preggo, which has been said to have started a feud with Victoria due to thunder stealing and inappropriate twittering...damn those hormones! Emma Bunton, aka Baby Spice, is the third pregnant ex-spice girl, making them really rather a fertile girl band altogether!

Rachel Zoe gave birth just over a week ago, to son Skylar. To be honest, she only ever looked vaguely pregnant, and kind of a little uncomfortable, but she's certainly happy to have her little fella here!She tweeted that her life was now complete, with her husband and son. Such a lovely sentiment!

Finally, also looking just about ready to pop are Natalie Portman and Selma Blair.

Good Luck, ladies!

C xxx

Selma Shows Off Her Bump

Selma Blair was on the beach with boyfriend and babydaddy Jason Bleick in Malibu yesterday, showing off what appears to be quite the baby bump! Selma only announced her pregancy two weeks ago, and it seems she was very sensible and waited until she was relatively far along to tell the world her good news. Although nowhere near Natalie Portman size, her bump looks like it's coming along very nicely, and it's nice to see pregant mums-to-be just relaxing and taking time out from the stress of preparing for a new arrival.

Congrats!

She's Only Five Months Gone!

Wow! Natalie Portman is only five months pregnant, but she looks more like seven! She is really blooming though, and I bet the baby is going to be an absolute beaut. Hopefully the baby won't get too big for her, 'cause she's only a dinky little thing, and I wouldn't want her to fall over or not be able to get around much in her last few months.