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Police Detain Suspects in Travolta Extortion Plot

Jen Chaney — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:58:00 GMT

As Famecrawler and several other media outlets reported earlier this week, some individuals in the Bahamas have allegedly attempted to extort money from John Travolta and Kelly Preston following the death of their son, Jett. Now one Bahamian lawmaker has resigned after she and two others were detained by police in connection with the plot.

Senator Pleasant Bridgewater tendered her resignation this morning, even though she maintains her innocence. Meanwhile, an ambulance driver remains in custody while Obie Whilchcombe, a member of the Bahamian Parliament and a supposed friend of the Travolta family, has been released by police. The details of the extortion attempt remain vague. Some Web sites initially reported that the individuals wanted Travolta to pay them $20 million in exchange for some photos of Jett prior to his passing, but now some are saying pictures had nothing to do with it.

Whatever the case may be, It's a devastating situation for John Travolta and Kelly Preston. And one that must be impossible to explain to their daughter, Ella, who is only 8. As a parent, my inclination would be to shield her entirely from what's going on with all this extortion business and just focus on helping her to cope with the loss of her brother. But with so much media attention on this latest incident, I would think it's next to impossible to do that.

I also wonder if Travolta and Preston are feeling even more protective of Ella. After losing one child, I am sure that they instinctively want to hold her closer and keep her life even more private than ever before, something that will be more challenging once she and her parents slowly return to regular life and attempt to dodge the aggressive photographers that will inevitably hound them.

Our hearts go out to all of the Travoltas, including Ella. Let's hope this latest development is the last turn of bad luck for a family that certainly deserves time to find some peace.

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In Light of Jett Travolta Tragedy, The Truth About Kawasaki Syndrome

Jen Chaney — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:02:00 GMT

Much has already been written all over the Web, including here within the Babble blogs, about the terribly sad death of Jett Travolta. Unlike those who have (again) raised questions about whether the son of John Travolta and Kelly Preston actually had autism that went untreated, I don't want to speculate or make any allegations, especially during a time of what is undoubtedly immense grief for that family. But I do want to address a health issue that both Travolta and Preston have spoken openly about in regard to Jett: Kawasaki syndrome.

The disease has been mentioned so often as part of the coverage of the young Travolta's death that many parents may be confused about what it is and whether it's something from which their children could potentially suffer. So here are a few basic facts, along with links to other resources that can provide more information.

Kawasaki syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that, according to the Scientific American, usually affects children under the age of 5. Its cause is unknown, but we do know it is much more prevalent in boys, particularly those of Asian descent. However, the odds of your child getting it remain relatively small: Only 9 to 19 children out of 100,000 contract Kawasaki syndrome here in the U.S.

Before you start freaking out about whether your son or daughter has it, here are some of the symptoms: red eyes, a fever over 101 that lasts for several days, a rash on the torso and swollen lymph nodes. However, as this blog post on the U.S. News and World Report site notes, Kawasaki syndrome can often be hard to diagnose because those symptoms closely resemble the ones caused by the flu.

The biggest danger that Kawasaki syndrome presents is potential cardiac problems, but those can be prevented if it is diagnosed and treated right away. However, as a doctor told the Scientific American, Kawasaki patients often must be medically monitored for 10 to 20 years because the disease can have long-term effects on the heart. The upshot: It's serious business, but it's also by no means fatal, as long as it's recognized for what it is and handled appropriately.

So how does this all relate back to Jett Travolta? His parents say he had Kawasaki syndrome as a toddler. While there does is not definitive medical evidence that it causes seizures -- which is what ultimately led to Jett's death -- Travolta and Preston do believe that the condition resulted in lasting health issues for their son. They also contend that the chemicals from household cleaning products may have been the Kawasaki culprit, which is why Preston has been very outspoken on the issue of keeping such products away from very young children.

In fact, several years ago, Preston and the other woman most people think of as the leading lady in John Travolta's life -- his "Grease" co-star, Olivia Newton-John -- came to Washington, D.C. to raise awareness about that very subject on behalf of the Children's Health Environmental Coalition. I was covering an event for People magazine at the National Press Club where both women spoke, and I distinctly remember listening to Preston talk about her son's health problems when, suddenly, she completely broke down in tears. Considering the pain and emotion she felt then, I can't even imagine how she is feeling right now, with her son gone.

Again, it's not entirely clear that Jett's exposure to things like carpet cleaner caused his Kawasaki syndrome (although some studies have suggested a connection between the two), or that Kawasaki syndrome is in any way responsible for his untimely death. But here are the takeaways from all of the above that I think we can agree on: as Preston and Newton-John stressed, we should all protect our kids from exposure to chemicals as much as we can. It's just a smart thing to do.

If we have any definitive reason to think our child might have Kawasaki syndrome, we should consult a doctor right away. And at least once a day, every day, we should pause to really look at and appreciate our kids, even when they refuse to sit in their booster seats and throw pieces of turkey all over the dining room. (Not that this happened to me yesterday or anything.)

As frightening as this is to consider, our kids can be taken away from us unexpectedly, for any number of reasons. And that's why we have to do our best to stay educated, keep them healthy and love them as fiercely and fully as we can.

Some more resources on Kawasaki syndrome:

From the American Heart Association

From the CDC

From Children's Hospital of Boston

On Jett Travolta, Howard Stern Gets It Right

Brett Singer — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:00:00 GMT

This morning on Sirius XM Radio, Howard Stern commented on the death of John Travolta and Kelly Preston's son Jett Travolta. In the past, Howard has ruthlessly mocked Scientology; long before it was de rigeur to poke fun at L. Ron Hubbard's celebrity religion, he would read internal Scientology newsletters on the air, exposing their wackiness to the world at large. So one might expect Stern to go after Travolta with both barrels.

Not this time. He said that while some were going to condemn Travolta and Preston for not giving their son medication for what most people felt was autism, he wasn't going to go there, at least not today. Then he made the best point anyone can make about Jett's passing: "There's nothing sadder than burying your own child."

That phrase, "There's nothing sadder", gets thrown around much too easily in my opinion. For example, I once received an email from a parent telling me that there was "nothing sadder than an empty PTA meeting." So I wanted to give Stern credit for showing compassion, as well as use the opportunity to say something about the phrase "there's nothing sadder". Maybe I’m over-reacting, but it makes me nuts when people use it too freely. While I suppose it's possible that there is something sadder than burying your own child, I can guarantee you that there are many things sadder than an empty PTA meeting.

Now, lest you think that The Howard Stern Show has become an encounter group, he did later joke that kawasaki disease, which Jett reportedly suffered from, is a disease that "turns you into a motorcycle." (It was kind of a funny, throw away line said during a conversation.) So whatever you think of Howard or his long-running radio show, let's give him credit for getting this one right.

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John Travolta's Son Dies

KeriF — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:42:00 GMT

John Travolta's 16-year-old son Jett died suddenly today while vacationing with his family in the Bahamas.

There has been speculation that Jett was autistic, though Travolta denied it, saying his son suffered from Kawasaki Syndrome, a condition that can lead to heart disease.

Travolta's lawyer told reporters that Jett suffered a seizure in his family's vacation home and could not be revived.

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Upcoming Sesame Street Guests

Brett Singer — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:00:00 GMT

If you can't stand to watch one more episode of 'Sesame Street' that you've already seen 250 times, help is on the way!

PBS might be killing off Fred Rogers, but at least the new season of 'Street' started yesterday, with special guests Jack Black and Feist. The Feist video has already racked up 750,000 views on YouTube since being posted about a month ago. Here are some of the other celebrities who will do time with Elmo and the rest:

* Neil Patrick Harris (8.12): I'm guessing more 'Doogie Howser' than 'Harold and Kumar', but who knows.
UPDATE: Here's a video preview of Neil as - hang on - the Fairy Shoe Person. No. Really.

* Heidi Klum (8.14): According to New York Magazine, Klum's exchange with Elmo is "Sexually charged," with the E man telling Seal's wife, "Ms. Heidi is very pretty." As far as we know, Seal did not whup his little monster butt.

* Jenny McCarthy (8.15): I have a question, and don't take this the wrong way. But if Jenny hadn't become an ambassador for autism, would she be appearing on 'Sesame Street'? I'm not saying that this is part of some master plan, just wondering. I also wonder if this is the first time a former Playboy centerfold has visited the Street. (Vanessa Williams doesn't count since she didn't plan on being in Playboy. Jenny was Playmate of the Year.)

* Will Arnett (8.18): 'Arrested Development' fans rejoice! According to Mike, 'AD' even had a character named Franklin in honor of the dearly departed Roosevelt Franklin, making this an above average booking.

* Jason Taylor (8.20): After 'Dancing with the Stars', this guy is really going places.

* David Beckham (8.22): This guy, who is he again? Maybe this will be what he needs to really break through to the big time.

* LL Cool J (9.22): I hope this is old-school 'I can't live without my RADIO!' LL. I would also accept 'Elmo said knock you out!'

* Chandra Wilson (9.30): I had to look her up, but that's probably because I don't watch 'Grey's Anatomy'. Since much of the rest of the country does, I'm guessing she was a good choice.

Other future guests include new mama Jessica Alba (OH YEAH!), Molly Shannon (amusing), Patrick Warburton ('The Tick' is the greatest fake-superhero-live-action-sitcom in the history of the small screen), Feijoo Sisters (Cuban ballet dancers I'd never heard of), Jonah Hill (wearing a moustache – this seems like an odd choice but I guess he's a big deal now; I would've preferred Seth Rogen), Brian Williams (who's actually fairly amusing), Gilbert Gottfried (who's f**king hilarious but will likely not be his usually filthy self), Megan Mullally (should be fun), Randy Jackson (Gee, you think he'll say "dawg?" - yawn) and Sandra Oh (who I like, despite the fact that everyone seems to think she's ugly). New sketches too, such as "30 Rocks," "Pre-School Musical" and "Are You Smarter Than an Egg Layer."

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Family Movie Night – Hairspray

Brett Singer — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Full disclosure: when I first heard a demo CD of the songs from the Broadway musical version of John Waters' film "Hairspray", I said, "Eh. That's not so great. Nobody's going to want to see it. It'll flop."

Um, right. Luckily the producers didn't listen to me, because the show has been running on Broadway for several years (long enough to have Jerry "The Beaver" Mathers play the mom for awhile, which is longer than most shows last, believe me), not to mention all the tours, regional and international productions, and of course the new film.

Unlike the new film version of "The Producers" musical, this new "Hairspray" is more fully re-imagined, which probably accounts for its greater success at the box office ($200 million, enough that there's actually going to be a sequel). The original Waters movie was very low-key, and definitely kept the hardcore gross out stuff to a minimum (if you've never seen Waters' "Pink Flamingos", you shouldn't, but there's a scene at the end that is so disgusting it haunts me to this day). In retrospect, turning "Hairspray" into a Broadway musical was actually a very good idea, since the story is quite sweet and has a positive message about racial inclusiveness, and also points out that fat people shouldn't be ostracized for their appearance. The musical and new film actually hammer that point home much harder than the original; singing about racial equality makes the message much more blunt than just showing it.

In theory, how is this a kids' movie at all? It's not, I suppose, but there's nothing in it that really crosses a line, except for a few lyrics here and there, most of which go over the heads of anyone that you would think is too young to hear them. ("Hey, baby! You look like you could use a stiff one!" – but he's talking about hairspray, so…) I've seen girls as young as six having "Hairspray" themed birthday parties, which is one reason why I think my son was actually willing to watch it. Both of the Things enjoyed it, the older one because it does have a reasonably involving story and good songs, the younger one probably because it's colorful and the music is quite good.

As for the cast, it's a mixed bag. John Travolta is not an upgrade over Divine, but she/he is dead, so that's not really fair. That said, Harvey Fierstein was so incredible on Broadway that they should have let him reprise his role on screen. I understand the need to cast big stars to ensure a film's success, but sometimes it's better to stick with the original. At least they had the courtesy to cut the line, "Hold mommy's waffles," which, when said by Fierstein on stage, actually had me laughing so hard I almost fell out of my chair. (Just take my word for it, it was hilarious.) Travolta is good in a way, but there's something almost too serious about his version of Tracy Turnblad's overweight shut-in mom. He does prove that he's still a terrific dancer, even weighted down with fifty-plus pounds of fat suit. It would be nice to see him do a musical film role that he's better suited for, or even a live turn on Broadway.

The new Tracy, Nikki Blonsky, is quite good. Rikki Lake, who played Tracy in the original, had a much tougher edge but so did Waters' film. I would watch Michelle Pfeiffer read the phone book, but she does more than that and is very good. I would have liked to see more Jerry Stiller, who has a borderline cameo as the owner of a local department store that hires Tracy to be a spokesperson. I had forgotten that he played Wilbur Turnblad in the 1988 film; his role was taken over by Christopher Walken, who I would also watch read the phone book (albeit for different reasons) and gives a solid performance, as always. James Marsden was a surprise as Corny Collins, the host of the local dance show. If that's his actual singing voice he should do another musical. Queen Latifah (Motormouth Maybelle) is no Ruth Brown but she's good enough.

Anyway, somewhat like the Broadway version, I was pleasantly surprised to find that I enjoyed this new "Hairspray", as did my kids. Recommended.

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Brett Singer — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Here's some more stuff that makes my kids say, "Daa-aad!"

1. Old Sesame Street episodes: I detect a theme here. These don't show up on television anymore, but there was a series called "Sesame Street: Unpaved" that ran when my oldest son was born and I taped them. The older Sesame Street episodes have a much more improvised feel than the current version. Big Bird looks thinner and sometimes rambles like he's been imbibing something much stronger than a birdseed milkshake. Hey, it was the 70's, and they were still finding their way. You also get Roosevelt Franklin (eventually cut from the show because people thought he was a racist character) and no Elmo (see below).

2. Grover and Cookie Monster: OK, more Sesame Street, I know. But Elmo and Zoe are just not as much fun as Grover and Cookie Monster. Thing 2 actually finds Cookie Monster to be a little bit "scary", although he seems to be willing to tolerate him for my sake. And there's nothing better than a good Grover sketch.

3. Transformers – The Movie: I rented this 1986 animated big-screen version of the Robots In Disguise and we didn't even get through half an hour before Thing 1 got bored. After seeing the 2007 live action Michael Bay 'bots in theaters, he consented to give it another try and we made it all the way through, somewhat under protest. I was a fan of the cartoon, but had never seen the 1986 film, which is great. Voice talents include Leonard Nimoy (!), Casey Kasem, Scatman Crothers (!!), Judd Nelson (!!!), Eric Idle and even Orson Welles (!!!!!!) as evil and enormous Unicron (um, typecasting? Never mind). It also has the song "Dare to be Stupid" by Weird Al Yankovic, and the original 80's hair metal version of the title song, which is roughly 12 billion times better than the lame-o remake played over the ending credits in the new movie.

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Brett Singer — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

One little discussed element of the entertainment industry making kiddie stuff that parents can enjoy as well is the idea that, on some occasions, the parents will like the kid stuff more than the kids. Here are a few things that are technically for my children, but I dig them more than they do.

1. Sesame Street Fever/Disco: these were both brilliant records – and they were records, the vinyl kind; as far as I know neither one has been released on CD. The first, Sesame Street Fever, featured Grover in a white John Travolta jacket on the cover, and included Bee Gee-ized versions of "C is for Cookie" (including a brief rap between Cookie Monster and Robin Gibb, who, according to the liner notes, "appears courtesy of his children - Melissa and Spencer Gibb"), and "Rubber Duckie". This was followed by the even more brilliant Sesame Disco!, which includes "Me Lost Me Cookie at the Disco" sung by "Cookie Monster and the Girls": "Me lost me cookie at the disco / Me lost me cookie in the BOO-GIE MU-SIC…" It's out of print, but you can listen to some of the tunes here, and also check out this video.

2. Born To Add: this one has had a slightly longer stay in our rotation than the Fever/Disco tunes, but I still get a "daaad" when I try to put it on in the car. Includes the Cookie Monster-as-Barry White "Me Going to Munch You, Munch You, Munch You", "(I Can't Get No) Co-Operation" by Mick Swagger and The Sesame Street Cobblestones, and the brilliant title track: "There's a lot of adders on the Jersey shore / I hear its the thing to be." (See below for video). This one is not out of print and you can buy it here.

3. Mister Rogers Neighborhood: I admit I didn't try that hard, but neither of my boys ever got into watching good ol' Fred change his shoes and venture into the Neighborhood of Make-Believe to chat with Lady Aberlin. Maybe it's just too quiet for them, but I still find it soothing.

Here are a few more.

Any kids' stuff that you like more than your children? Go ahead, leave a comment. Come on, I won't tell anyone.

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Readin', writin' and Dianetics?

Brett Singer — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:00:00 GMT

First of all, before we go any further: Will Smith has a school? Apparently yes. He and his wife, Jada Pinkett (the ones with the potentially open marriage), are opening the New Village Academy in Calabasas, California.

Most of the stories I saw about this topic are about the fact that some believe that New Village will teach kids about Dianetics and other Scientological things.

Smith and Pinkett deny that they are Scientologists themselves, and also say that the school is "secular." Although some teachers at the school are Scientologists, but they also employ instructors from other religious backgrounds. The school uses educational methods espoused by Scientology's founder, L. Ron Hubbard, something called "study technology." There will also be classes in robotics, (which sounds a little advanced for K-6, but who knows), as well as yoga and etiquette.

If you want to know more about the place, the school's web site has some info. "A Message From the Founders" doesn't say who the founders are but it does give a glimpse of their educational philosophy. The Admissions Application has no mention of Thetans, the planet Venus, or Dianetics, for what that's worth.

I'm not 100% clear on how involved Jada and The Actor Formerly Known as The Fresh Prince are in this venture (maybe he'll be the Fresh Principal?). This article says that the couple wanted to open a school "for some 10 years now," which would seem to indicate that this wasn't a snap decision. I'm not so sure I would send my kids to a school that was founded by anyone with no educational background, regardless of whether or not they teach robotics.

So, Scientology aside, my question still stands: Will Smith and Jada Pinkett are opening a school? Really? If they open one near you, would you send your kids there?

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5 Totally Unrealistic Birth Scenes

editors — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:37:00 GMT

None of us need a repeat of the crowning glory that was Knocked Up, but hopefully KU will inspire future filmmakers to at least make the birth scene less contrived, if not anatomically correct. Five that represent the extreme of the silver screen - April Peveteaux

1. Look Who’s Talking, 1989

Highlight of birth scene: weird plastic doll sees tracers after mom is dosed with pain meds. But somehow watching the whole thing in French makes it more palpable…

2. She’s Having a Baby, 1988

Apparently in 1988 breech babies were life-threatening and husbands were still getting kicked out of the delivery room.

3. Rosemary’s Baby, 1968

One would just think it might be much more painful spawning the son of Satan.

4. Freddy Got Fingered, 2001

Tom Green delivers a baby in thirty-eight seconds then bites off the umbilical cord. A lack of hilarity ensues.

5. Nine Months, 1995

In which we witness the "full moon" factor, video camera antics by husbands behaving badly and synchronized cervix dilation.

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Kelly Mills — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 19:03:00 GMT

Posted by Karen Rani

Despite lengthy claims by The Daily Mail and In Touch, last week's kerfuffle over Jolie's adopted daughter was all a case of crappy journalism.

Reports quoted Ms Lebiso as saying, “I want my daughter to come home to see where she is from. Her grandmother and I both tried very hard to raise her, and I want her to come home to regain her identity.”

However, Ms Lebiso has now insisted that she never made such comments, and that she is happy that Jolie and her beau Brad Pitt are raising Zahara.

She said that her comments were misinterpreted by “so-called journalists”.

“I have never disputed the adoption. It was something I never said,” The Sun quoted her, as saying.

“I think my daughter is a very fortunate human being to be adopted by a world-famous lady. I wish them all the success they both deserve.”

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John Travolta Ignores Son's Autism

Rachael Brownell (Redsy) — Sat, 12 May 2007 14:10:00 GMT

John Travolta and Kelly Preston's oldest son Jett apparently suffers from Autism, a troubling issue for a family who practices Scientology. According to (what seems like a dubious source) a neighbor and restaurant owner who himself has an Autistic child, Travolta and Preston ignore their eldest son, refuse to let him participate in social events, and neglect to get him any therapy for his Autism.

Here's hoping all the money and fame make celebrity parenting worth the high price of speculation and invasion of privacy most famous parents pay. I can't imagine any amount of swag is worth all of that.

John Travolta Wants More Kids...Cuz The Aliens Said So

Stefania Pomponi Butler (CityMama) — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 14:32:00 GMT

According to Celebrity Babies, John Travolta, 53, and his wife Kelly Preston, 44, will try for more children beginning this summer. Why? Because it's what the alien clam people want. Travolta credits his children with keeping his marriage together saying that it's because of the kids that he and Preston try so hard to make them happy.

Travolta and Preston and well-known Scientologists, and perhaps this latest mandate to help build L. Ron Hubbard's army was disclosed to them aboard Freewinds, a.k.a. the Scientology "Love Boat" reserved only for Operating Thetan VIII's (also known as "celebrities.")

The couple have two children together, Jett, age 14, and Ella Bleu, 6.