FameCrawler : Interview

Babble Talk - Michael Lewis and Tabitha Soren

Whit Honea — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:32:00 GMT

Babble's Ada Calhoun recently chatted with author Michael Lewis and his wife Tabitha Soren (yes, that Tabitha Soren) about his book and their lives. It was therapeutic.

Read the interview here.

Babble Talk - Stephin Merritt

Whit Honea — Thu, 14 May 2009 20:26:00 GMT

Babble's Gwynne Watkins recently chatted with Stephin Merritt (if one can call a conversation with Merritt a "chat") about kids, music and the horror of it all.

Read it if you dare.

Babble Talk - Neil Sedaka

Whit Honea — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:34:00 GMT

This isn't your father's Neil Sedaka. Nor is it his father's. It's your kid's.

Yes, Neil Sedaka has a new kids album and the circle is complete.

Babble's own Jeanne Sager was lucky enough to talk to the legend and you're lucky enough to read all about it.

Babble Talk - Tori Amos

Whit Honea — Wed, 13 May 2009 18:27:00 GMT

Tori Amos has put out a lot of albums about the deep and the real and the stuff of life, and motherhood is right in the mix. Amy Reiter recently sat down with Amos to discuss music, children and bits of darkness.

Read the interview.

Babble Talk - Robert Schneider

Whit Honea — Tue, 12 May 2009 17:27:00 GMT

Babble's Tammy La Gorce was lucky enough to chat with Apples in Stereo frontman Robert Schneider about his new solo album: Robert Bobbert and the Bubble Machine. Yes, it's a kids' CD and I don't even have to hear it to declare it awesome.

We actually have Apples in Stereo's regular stuff mixed into the kids' playlist as it is. This is just pure gravy.

Read the interview and learn more!

Elizabeth Edwards Has "No Idea" If John's The Baby Daddy

Josh loposer — Tue, 05 May 2009 22:01:00 GMT

Elizabeth Edwards sat down with Oprah this week to tell the world her story, and snippets of the convo (set to air Thursday) are making their way out.

Apparently, Elizabeth came on the show to talk about her battle with terminal cancer, John Edwards' affair, and her upcoming memoirs Resilience -- but mostly John's affair and the messy, lingering aftermath. According to Elizabeth, John may very well be a baby daddy to Rielle Hunter's 1-year-old daughter.

"I've seen a picture of the baby. I have no idea. It doesn't look like my children but I don't have any idea."

When asked whether she still loved her husband, she replied: "You know, that's a complicated question"

If you remember the story, Hunter didn't list the father's name on her daughter's birth certificate, so it's not super clear whether she actually believes John is the father or not.

Still, with all of the rumors that Rielle got hush money from John's campaign and speculation that she and the baby are living in a secret home payed for by John to keep them from being overrun by reporters like me, it looks like he's the daddy.

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Babble Talk - Marlee Matlin

Whit Honea — Tue, 05 May 2009 19:32:00 GMT

Golden Globe. Oscar. Dancing With the Stars. Blue's Clues. Actress. Author. Mother.

Oh, the life Marlee Matlin. The star recently talked to Babble's Tammy La Gorce about all of the above and, of course, Octomom.

Read it!

Babble Talk - Nina Planck

Whit Honea — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:59:00 GMT

All of that information you have on food? Chuck it. Nina Planck has a different take and it is not like anything you've heard before.

I'm talking the royal you here, not you personally. I'm sure you, personally, already know all the answers.

Nina sat down with Jacqueline Beach and discussed eating tuna while pregnant and giving salmon to babies. It's interesting stuff.

Babble Talk - In Which Dr. Drew Tries to Take Food Off My Table

Whit Honea — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:26:00 GMT

Celebrity doctor Drew Pinsky and some guy named Mark were recently interviewed for Babble by Jennifer V. Hughes. In the interview Dr. Drew pushes his new book on dealing with celebrity culture and why we shouldn't be interested in it- except for him, of course.

Basically, he says you have issues.

Read the Dr. Drew (and some guy named Mark) interview here.

Nadya Suleman and Life & Style Magazine - More Money Honey

trix — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:03:00 GMT

Nadya Suleman spouts more nonsense to Life & Style magazine, about how great a mother she really is. She also denies the rumors of a reality show in the works that focuses on her search for love.

Nadya Suleman’s home in La Habra, Calif., should be a scene of chaos, yet when Life & Style arrived on April 4, things were quiet and serene. Nadya seemed less concerned with her appearance than spending time with her kids. “This is who I am,” Nadya says. “There are so many lies out there, and they’re all just so different from the person I really am.” Here, in her first extensive print interview, Nadya finally sets the record straight for Life & Style.

L&S: You’ve never talked about the birth itself. What did it feel like to give birth to eight babies?
Nadya: It was extraordinarily painful. With that many babies, it feels like your insides are being torn apart. The babies were ripping apart my organs. Afterward, people thought I went into hiding. I wasn’t in hiding — I was in pain. I could hardly move.

L&S: Did you ever dream of having a family the traditional way?
Nadya: No. I was married at one point, but it didn’t work out. I decided to go on my reproductive journey alone. But people think I just woke up one day and decided to start a family. I’ve been trying to have kids since I was 19 years old! I’m 33 now. I’d just been saving my money. I was a psychiatric technician — almost every day I was working 16-hour days. For years, I worked non-stop until I saved for the first four in vitros.

L&S: How did you approach the babies’ father to donate the sperm?
Nadya: Years ago, I said, “Hypothetically speaking, would you ever help a friend have children?” He said he would. And I said, “Then help me.” And he did. I kept going back to him, and year after year, he kept helping me. He was upset when I did it again. He said the same thing everyone else did: “You have six beautiful children — why do you want more?”

L&S: Baby No. 8, Jonah, is still at Kaiser Permanente Hospital waiting to be released. What’s wrong?
Nadya: He has a little cleft on his lip. But it’s not a big deal. It’s cosmetic. Eventually, they can close it. Jonah won’t be coming home until he gains a little weight. He’s only 4 pounds but he’s growing bigger and stronger every day.

L&S: Are you going to do a reality show?
Nadya: Absolutely not! I have no interest in being famous. I’d love to vanish from the public eye as soon as I can.

I just don't know if I believe her. How about you?

Octuplet 7 Goes Home Same Day Vandal Throws Baby Seat Through OctoMom's Window

Jon & Kate Plus 8 Finale - To Divorce or Not

Nannies, Nannies, Nannies Galore

Source- Life & Style Magazine

Babble Talk - Sean Astin

Whit Honea — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:31:00 GMT

Goonie, Rudy, Hobbit... Sean Astin is a dad after our own heart(s). Jennifer V. Hughes spoke with Disney's latest TV star about all kinds of stuff. Awesome followed.

Babble Talk - Cynthia Nixon

Whit Honea — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:28:00 GMT

Cynthia Nixon recently spoke with Tammy La Gorce for Babble and they discussed everything from the stage to ADD. Read the interview!

Babble Talk - Megan Mullally and Cheryl Hines

Whit Honea — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:27:00 GMT

There's a new show coming out called "In the Motherhood." Did you notice?

Vivian Manning-Schaffel sat down with two of the stars, Megan Mullally and Cheryl Hines, and discussed the show and parenting in general.

It's a hoot.

Babble Talk - Neil Gaiman

Whit Honea — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:35:00 GMT

Babble's Gwynne Watkins was lucky enough to interview Neil Gaiman and discuss his inner demons, er, poetry.

Learn more about Neil Gaiman and his poem for Tori Amos.

Babble Talk - Julianne Moore

Whit Honea — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:27:00 GMT

Julianne Moore is a mother, actress and writer. Amy Reiter was able to talk to Moore about her passions, her career(s) and her theory on dodgeball.

Read the Julianne Moore interview here.

Babble Talk - Cara Muhlhahn

Whit Honea — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:01:00 GMT

Do you like your midwives with a side of salsa and a nice jazz soundtrack? Hey, who doesn't?

Check out Lindsay Armstrong's interview with Cara Muhlhahn right here on Babble.

Babble Talk - Mary Lynn Rajskub

Whit Honea — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:31:00 GMT

Mina Hochberg interviewed "24" star Mary Lynn Rajskub for Babble. Did you know she's also a comedian and has a new movie coming out? Well, she is and she does and you can read all of that and more in the interview.

Babble Talk - Real Housewives of New York City

Whit Honea — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 13:32:00 GMT

Apparently there is a show called "The Real Housewives of New York City" and the couple of Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen are on it.

I actually learned everything I know about them and their show in Babble's Five-Minute Time Out by April Peveteaux. It sounds entertaining.

Read what Alex and Simon have to say on "potty training, keeping married love alive and circumcision."

Is Nadya Suleman in Hiding?

Whit Honea — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:24:00 GMT

Nadya Suleman of the Suleman Octuplets has reportedly gone into hiding.

You may remember Nadya Suleman from such posts as every single one that we have written over the past week. She was also mentioned in Dateline's exclusive coverage of FameCrawler which aired last night.

Apparently some people aren't content judging the actions of Suleman from the comfort of their own home and have taken it upon themselves to issue death threats.

Seriously, people feel sorry for Suleman's 14 children so they decide to kill their mother? <sarcasm>That makes all kinds of sense.</sarcasm>

Suleman and her six older children are currently in hiding until their next interview, which should be sometime in the next 30 seconds is what I want to write, but the idea of someone feeling compelled to issue death threats has softened my stance on the situation. Sure, Suleman is crazy, but suddenly she's no longer the craziest one in this story.

Maybe she's working on her book.

Nadya Suleman - This is What She Used to Look Like

Nadya Suleman's Sperm Donor - Tricked!

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Photo: NBC

Nadya Suleman and the Octuplets - Their Story

Whit Honea — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:04:00 GMT

First of all, yes, we're famous. Our very own Sassy Smith and her story on Nadya Suleman's alleged obsession with Angelina Jolie was plastered all over "NBC Dateline" last night. You can tell your friends you know us.

The fact that NBC was able to narrow it down is pretty impressive seeing as we have more stories about Suleman than on Britney and Obama combined -- although a story on Britney and Obama combined would be a sure hit. We have so many Octuplet posts that we decided to put them all in one place for your convience. We're famous, but we haven't forgotten you.

Here is the story of the octuplets and their mom (in chronologicalish order):

Nadya Suleman - This is What She Used to Look Like

TLC's Kate Gosselin Talks Octuplets Mom

Ann Curry Scores Interview with Octuplet's Mom

Nadya Suleman - Octuplet Mom Won't Receive Freebies

Update & Photo: Octuplets Mom Nadya Suleman Speaks Out

UPDATE on Sneak Peek! The Octuplet Mom Interview

Octuplets Mom Goes Home, Babies Remain In Hospital

Octuplet Mom Nadya Suleman Received $300,000 For NBC Interview?

Octuplets Mom Nadya Suleman: I'm Not Irresponsible Or Selfish

The Poor Man's Angelina Jolie?

Octuplets Mom Nadya Suleman: Angelina Jolie Wannabe? (AS SEEN ON TV!)

Octuplets Schmoctuplets: 60-Year-Old Woman Gives Birth to Twins

Octuplets' Grandma Calls Daughter 'Unconscionable' as Babies Introduced to the World

Video: Octuplet Mom Shows Off Her Babies & Releases Names!

VIDEO-OctoMom And Doctor From Two Years Ago

Only Child Syndrome Doesn't Explain Octo-Mom

Naomi Watts Says Octuplets Story is Way Too Much

Nadya Suleman Exclusive Interview on Dateline - Video

First Pictures of Nadya Suleman's Octuplets

Octuplet Grandmom: Nadya Can't Support Kids, Trashes Home

OctoDoc Under Investigation

Photos: Octuplet Mom Can't Afford Babies BUT Can Afford Plastic Surgery

Suleman Takes Kids Into Hiding!

OctoMom's New Donation Website

Nadya Suleman Exclusive Interview on Dateline - Video

Whit Honea — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:48:00 GMT

Tonight on NBC's "Dateline" Ann Curry interviewed the mom of the hour Nadya Suleman about her 14 kids -- eight of them just a few days old, and the negative publicity that she has been receiving in the media. Word is that they even featured this very website at one point.

The interview is below (Today Show version, Dateline code won't embed*. Okay, is four hours long enough to screw with iframe code? WTH, MSNB? Here's a link to the part we're on!):

Nadya Suleman's Sperm Donor - Tricked!

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*Seriously, if anyone can help me convert iframe code to html I'll put your name in lights, or at least bold font.

Babble Talk - Kimberly Elise

Whit Honea — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:02:00 GMT

Actress Kimberly Elise was recently interviewed by Tammy La Gorce for Babble. They discussed life as a single mother, Cuba Gooding, Jr., and the Obamas, among other things.

Read the interview here.

Babble Talk - Maggie Gyllenhaal

Whit Honea — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:36:00 GMT

Babble's Gwynne Watkins recently interviewed Maggie Gyllenhaal and they discussed everything from babies to yellow snow.

Read the interview here.

Hayek Finally Visits Letterman: Video

Whit Honea — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:26:00 GMT

The always lovely Salma Hayek was on David Letteman's "Late Show" on Tuesday night. It was the first time in two years that she visited the program- something that Dave pointed out a few times.

The two celebrities discussed their kids and the parenting life in detail. Watch the videos below and catch "The View" for more Salma!

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Babble Talk: Martin Baynton

Whit Honea — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 14:33:00 GMT

Have you ever wondered about the story behind the story of Jane and the Dragon? Of course you have.

Click over to the Babble homepage for Jennifer V. Hughes' interview with author Martin Baynton and get the scoop.