Ron Artest joins Dancing with the Stars cast

Ron Artest © Noah Graham/NBAE/Getty

Ron Artest is a professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers, but due to the NBA lockout (for all non-sports fans: a situation where players and owners fail to reach a new contract) he has much more time on his hands. Now the athlete has joined the cast of the 13th season of Dancing with the Stars, although he actually doesn't dance and isn't a big fan of the dressing up. So what made hime decide to start dancing? His daughter Diamond, she said "Daddy, you should do it." Diamond is now 8-years old, but she battled cancer at age 4, the possibility to raise money for cancer research played a role in Ron's decision to put on his dancing shoes. "I had a change to play basketball overseas and I had a chance to do Dancing with the Stars. She asked me to do it, and I thought I could dance and raise some money for cancer research. I'm going to donate the profits," Ron, 31, said.

Dan Karaty and wife Natasha welcome a baby girl

Dan Karaty © Edwin Smulders

Choreographer Dan Karaty is a dad!

Natasha, the wife of the 34-year old Holland's Got Talent judge, gave birth to a daughter on Tuesday evening. Dan had flown back to the US on Friday, to be there for the birth of their first child. The new parents live in the Netherlands, where Dan is a talent show judge. However, they did want for their child to be born in their homecountry, so Natasha had gone home earlier in the pregnancy. Dan has said in the past, that when the family remains in the Netherlands, they're planning on raising their daughter bilingual.

Further details (name & weight) are currently unknown.

Congrats to Dan & Natasha!

UPDATE: On Friday September 2nd, Dan announced to the world - in a live show of Holland's Got Talent - that he and Natasha have named their daughter Quinn Vanessa.

Photo: Jason Castro's newborn daughter

Madeline Emilia Castro

Jason Castro and his wife Mandy welcomed their first child into their family on Sunday, when Mandy gave birth to a daughter. The baby girl was given the name Madeline Emilia.

Jason and Mandy got married last year and revealed news of their pregnancy in April. He then wrote on his website, "We just found out yesterday that it is going to be a girl! That makes me laugh ... what am I going to do with a sweet little girl?! Probably just smile a lot ... I cannot wait!!!" Now former American Idol contestant Jason, 24, posted photos of his adorable daughter on his website. Among the photos a cute shot of the new dad with his little girl.

Jason Castro with his daughter Madeline

Ruben Nicolai is a dad again

Ruben Nicolai © fotovantellingen.nl

Dutch presenter Ruben Nicolai and his girlfriend Laurien welcomed a daughter on Saturday morning. The baby girl was given the name Daantje. Ruben, 36, and his girlfriend are already parents to 4-year old daughter Liv.
Congrats!

Beyoncé is pregnant!

Beyoncé at the MTV Awards © Jason Merritt/Getty

At Sunday's MTV Music Video Awards Beyoncé wore a gorgeous orange dress. It wasn't the dress that got all attention though, it was her hands cradling her belly, whilst saying, "I have a surprise!" After performing at the MTV Awards the 29-year old singer unbuttoned her jacket and rubbed her stomach, as the crowd cheered and clapped. A rep for the singer confirms the good news to People Magazine, "I'm happy to say that it's true".

People Magazine quotes a source as saying, "They told friends in the last month. She's never been happier. Seriously it's all she's been waiting for. And Jay is like an excited kid. They're adorable." In June Beyoncé was already hinting at a pregnancy, when she said in an interview to Piers Morgan, "I always said I would have a baby at 30." Beyoncé will turn 30 September 4th.

This will be the first child for Beyoncé and Jay-Z. The singer and the rapper and music mogul, 41, started dating in 2002. They were married on April 4th, 2008.

Petra Ecclestone and Jamie Stunt are married

Jamie Stunt and Petra Ecclestone © Richard Young/Startraks

The new owner of Aaron Spelling's Candyland, British heiress and socialite Petra Ecclestone and businesmman James 'Jamie' Stunt were married in a three-day event just outside Rome, Italy. The 22-year old daughter of former model Slavica and Formula One CEO Bernie Ecclestone tied the knot in a Vera Wang gown. The outdoor ceremony took place at Castello Orsini-Odescalchi, the castle where Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes married in 2006.

The lavish event was attended by 350 guests and Eric Clapton and the Black Eyed Peas were among the entertainment for guests such as Nicky and Paris Hilton and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. 

Once the redecorating is done, Petra and Jamie are planning on settling in L.A. (for a while). Petra's handbag line will be released in the US this fall.

Sofia Coppola and Thomas Mars marry

Sofia Coppola and Thomas Mars © EPA/Landov

Filmmaker Sofia Coppola and Phoenix frontoman Thomas Mars were married Saturday in Bernalda, Italy, at the family villa in the hometown of her grandparents.


Sofia's father Francis Ford Coppola walked her down the aisle during the evening ceremony at Palazzo Margherita. Eighty guests saw the bride walk down the aisle in a lavender gown, designed by Azzedine Alaïa.

Sofia, 40, and Thomas, 34, made their engagement public last May. The couple has two daughter, 4 1/2-year old Romy and 15-month old Cosima.

This is Sofia's second marriage, from 1999 to 2003 she was married to director Spike Jonze.

Minka Kelly dating Charlie's Angels co-star?

Minka Kelly and Derek Jeter © Juan Soliz/Pacific Coast News

News of Derek Jeter and Minka Kelly's split just broke, and whereas female Yankee fans are still buzzing about Derek's single status, Minka Kelly has already been subjected to new romance rumours.

Sources on the set of Charlie's Angels report to People Magazine about a close & late-night friendship between Minka and co-star Ramon Rodriquez. "We have seen Minka and Ramon talking in his trailer way after hours, and often late into the night. They have been together long after they need to be for the show." Another source doesn't hear wedding bells in their future, "They're just friends. Ramon is basically the only guy on set, so of course they all hang out with him."

Minka, 31, and Derek, 37, had been together for three years, when they broke up. Ramon Rodriquez, 31, plays a much younger version of John Bosley on ABC's Charlie's Angels, he is also known for his roles in The Wire and Day Break. Ramon's rep nor an ABC rep commented on the rumour.

Tia Mowry: Introducing son Cree

Tia Mowry and Cree © Jade Albert

Tia Mowry and husband Cory Hardrict show off their pride and joy, their son, in the new edition of US Magazine. Tia and Cory welcomed son Cree Taylor Hardrict on June 28th.

"He's smiling, laughing and trying to talk," Tia says of her son. Tia, 33, gave birth to Cree, who weighed 8 pounds at birth, via C-section. "At night, [Cree] takes a bath with me, and we bond," Tia says of her favourite ritual. Another favourite is watching Battle Los Angeles star Cory, 31, with their son, "I love it when Cory sings to him. He makes up his own songs." Another person who's a big part of Cree's life? Tia's twin sister Tamera. Tia says, "I'll be breast feeding, and she will take him from me! She has 'auntie and me' time when she sits in the glider and puts him to sleep."

Greg Vaughan and Touriya Haoud expecting baby no. 3

Greg Vaughan and Touriya Haoud © Axelle/Bauergriffin.com

Dutch celebrity news TV show Shownieuws reported that Touriya Haoud is pregnant with her third child. The Dutch model, presenter and actress is about three months along. Touriya, 33, and Greg Vaughan, known for his roles in Charmed and General Hospital, are expecting the new addition to their family in February 2012.

Greg, 38, and Touriya married in June 2006. They have two sons, Jathan James, 4, and 19-months old Cavan Thomas.