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McCartney adds another to family catwalk

Fashion designer Stella McCartney is expecting a fourth child, according to media reports.
The 38-year-old fashion designer (and daughter of Beatle Sir Paul McCartney) is to add to her brood with husband Alasdhair Willis later this year. 

The height of fashion hurts

Pregnant women who want to emulate celebrities by wearing high heels are putting their feet at risk, an expert says.
Lorraine Jones, from Britain’s Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, said women felt pressure to wear stilettos but were risking long-term damage, as well as strains to their ankles and ligaments.

Jim Carrey a grandad at 47

Hollywood star Jim Carrey, 47, is a grandfather after his 22-year-old daughter Jane gave birth to son Jackson Riley Santana in a Los Angeles hospital on Sunday.
The proud grandad posted a photo of the newborn on his Twitter micro-blogging page.

Minogue to put baby first

The seventh X Factor series returns to UK screens later this year and there are already rumours about judge Dannii Minogue’s possible replacement.
There is growing doubt over the Australian singer’s future with the show as the birth of her first child clashes with the auditions.

Sarah Jessica Parker welcomes twin girls

A woman carrying twins for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick has given birth to healthy girls.
Simon Halls, the couple’s spokesman, said the girls were born on Monday at a hospital in Ohio.

‘Dumbledore’ a father again at 68

Sir Michael Gambon, who plays Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films, has become a father again at the age of 68, according to reports.
Sir Michael had the child with the 43-year-old set designer Philippa Hart, with whom he already has a two year-old son, Michael, The Sun newspaper reported.

Doctors: Tummies ok for new mummies

German doctors say celebrity mothers like Victoria Beckham and Nicole Kidman who lose their baby weight in a flash are setting a bad example to ordinary women.
While many celebrities regain their pre-pregnancy figures with ease, the Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care says ordinary women should take the long view.

Will Smith to spend more time with kids

Will Smith is taking a break from acting to spend more time with his kids, according to reports.
The Oscar-nominated actor has put his filmmaking career on hold to look after his family while his wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith, works on TV series Hawthorne and son Jaden Smith films Kung Fu Kid in China.

Matthew McConaughey to be dad again

Movie star Matthew McConaughey and girlfriend Camila Alves are expecting their second child.
The 39-year-old - father to 11-month-old son Levi with the Brazilian model - announced the news on his website. 

Madonna’s new daughter on flight to UK

Madonna’s newly adopted daughter, Chifundo “Mercy” James, has been flown out of Malawi and is heading to London, according to reports.
The three-year-old girl was reportedly accompanied on the private flight by a nanny, a child nurse and a third aide, Sky News reported.