Paris Hilton: Being a mom, it’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever experienced

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Socialite and reality TV star Paris Hilton, who has son Phoenix, and daughter London with her husband Carter Reum, says she loves her family life.

She says in her new documentary, Infinite Icon: A Visual Memoir: "Being a mom, it’s the most beautiful thing I have ever experienced. (It’s) the kind of love that’s so deep, it changes you forever. When I look at my baby’s faces, I see everything I was ever meant to be. London and Phoenix are my whole heart, my ‘cutesie crew.'”

"Every smile, every cuddle, every little moment with them feels like pure magic. They’ve given my life a new kind of sparkle — one that’s deeper, softer and so full of love it takes my breath away."

Last year, she praised her husband Carter for filling their family home with "love, laughter, and fun,” reports femalefirst.co.uk.

She took to Instagram on Father's Day to heap praise on her husband.

Paris wrote on the photo-sharing platform at the time: "Happy Father’s Day to the Dada who fills our home with love, laughter, and fun. Watching you be a dad is the greatest gift — your kindness, patience, and playful heart make every day magical Phoenix, London, and I adore you beyond words. Forever grateful for our #CutesieCrew.”

Paris also paid tribute to her own dad on Father's Day.

The socialite wrote: "Happy Father’s Day to my incredible dad @RickHilton7 The most loyal, loving, and protective man. Thank you for always believing in me and letting me chase my dreams I’m so lucky to be your daughter. Love you forever #FathersDay. (sic)"

Paris first attracted tabloid attention in the late 1990s for her presence in New York City's social scene, ventured into fashion modeling in 2000, and was proclaimed "New York's leading It Girl" in 2001.The reality television series The Simple Life, in which she co-starred with her friend Nicole Richie, and a leaked 2003 sex tape with her then-boyfriend Rick Salomon, later released as 1 Night in Paris shot her to global fame. Paris Hilton: Being a mom, it’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever experienced | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

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Kaley Cuoco opens up on her fears of leaving daughter alone to shoot a film

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Los Angeles, (IANS): Hollywood actress Kaley Cuoco has shared that she was "really scared" to leave her daughter for work.

‘The Big Bang Theory’ star, who has two-year-old daughter Matilda with her fiance Tom Pelphrey, was away from home for two months last year as she filmed new mystery thriller series ‘Vanished’, and she has praised her partner for making it easier, reports ‘Female First UK’.

She told Extra, "I have to say I was really scared. Like, I had a 2-year-old and I was like, ‘Should I be, like, leaving for two months?’. I just didn’t know if that was the right decision. My fiance was just like, ‘You've got to go. I think this is going to be amazing for you’. So, he really encouraged me to go, and he took care of everything and we kind of swapped places for a minute and I couldn't have done it without him”.

As per ‘Female First UK’, Kaley added that she has "much gratitude" for the way he "relieved her of the worry", while she also wanted to encourage her daughter to "follow your dreams".

She said, "I also want to show my child, like, that I love to work and you got to, you know, go do your thing and follow your dreams and still come home and have your home base. "But I think it's important to show her that. So also, she didn't give a s*** that I was gone, let me to tell you”.

Kaley was also supported by her "amazing friends" and the way they handle their own parenthood journey.She added, "I have some amazing friends who have kids who I’ve become friends with and we have an amazing mom group and they're all lovely and I've learned so much from my friends and their kids. "I will not ever judge another parent for what they do with their kid. Only you know your kid. Only I know my kid”. Kaley Cuoco opens up on her fears of leaving daughter alone to shoot a film | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

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Jennifer Lawrence: I identify as a stay-at-home mom

File Photo: Cannes: U.S. actress Jennifer Lawrence poses during a photocall for the film "Die, My Love" at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 18, 2025. (Photo: Xinhua via IANS)

Los Angeles, Actress Jennifer Lawrence, who has a son, Cy, and a second baby born last year with husband Cooke Maroney, said she is only busy during the hectic press tours for her movies, and for the rest of her time, she enjoys a quiet life.

Speaking on the Smartless podcast, Lawrence said: "That's me. I identify as a stay-at-home mom. But I am obviously working.

"I'm not used to being busy like this. I normally have a busy like three months while I'm filming, but even in that sense, it's calm because there is nothing else to do. I just go to work, I do that, I come home, I sleep, and then I do it again. And then, like, two weeks while you promote – it is hectic.”

However, the actress said that she won’t do interviews after 9 PM because she is ready for bed, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

She said: "Oh. I'm in bed. Kindle is lit until like 9:15. And then I don't even have, like, Kindle light on normally by 9:15.”

And over the Christmas period, Jennifer turned down an invitation to a party because it started at late and she had no desire to be hungover around her children.

She said: "You can't be hungover with a nine-month-old. Even a three-year-old is just not an option.”

The 35-year-old actress revealed she and Cooke have found the secret to keeping their marriage “alive”.

Lawrence told how she and Cooke are total “opposites”, but she has learned to adapt since having children.

She said: “I married somebody who is the opposite of me. He is so organised. He's an anchor.

“Everything is ordered. I have to keep the closet doors closed, and I have the little jobs that I work really hard to do… I get it now, I get it. [The kids are] on a very strict schedule. You know, it's like breakfast: 7:30.

“He's good at keeping it. But we've learned to keep our marriage alive, I have a 15-minute wiggle room.”

Jennifer cited having attention deficit disorder (ADD) as to why she struggles with tight timing.She said: “I think I should go to, like, occupational therapy for that.” Jennifer Lawrence: I identify as a stay-at-home mom | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → January 14, 2026

New mommy Parineeti Chopra says she is dealing with ‘postpartum symptoms’

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Mumbai December 20 (IANS) New mommy Parineeti Chopra has expressed her thoughts on dealing with ‘postpartum symptoms’.

The actress took to her social media account to share a video of herself, all set to organise the clutter. Dressed in her smart casual wear, the actress elaborated on how she planned to organize her storage amidst new mommy responsibilities but ended up getting distracted.

She wrote, “Took out time to organize my storage today, got distracted, and did absolutely nothing.” Confirmed symptoms of a postpartum gal,” with sad and laughing emoticons.

Ever since the actress welcomed her bundle of joy in October, she has been receiving a lot of love and gifts from family members and loved ones.

Chopra was ecstatic when her sister and global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas and brother-in-law Nick Jonas sent gifts for her newborn baby boy.

An excited Parineeti had taken to her social media to share a glimpse of the gifts and also thanked Priyanka, Nick, and also their daughter Malti Marie. Priyanka and Nick gifted Parineeti’s baby boy a pair of baby shoes, a baby hairbrush, and newborn baby fur clothes.

Sharing the picture on her social media, Parineeti wrote, “Neer getting spoilt already!” with a baby milk bottle emoticon. Further thanking them for her son, Parineeti wrote, “Thank you Mimi maasi, Nick masa, and Malti didi, @priyankachopra @nickjonas,” adding a heart emoticon. Her cute reference to Malti as ‘didi’ (elder sister) seemed extremely adorable.

For the uninitiated, Parineeti Chopra and her husband, politician Raghav Chadha, welcomed their first child on October 19. On the first month’s birthday of Neer, on November 19, the new parents revealed his name through a social media post.Sharing a picture of themselves lovingly kissing their baby boy’s tiny toes, she captioned it as, “Jalasya rupam, premasya swarupam—tatra eva Neer. Our hearts found peace in an eternal drop of life. We named him “Neer”—pure, divine, limitless.” On October 19, the couple had announced the arrival of their baby boy. New mommy Parineeti Chopra says she is dealing with ‘postpartum symptoms’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

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Michelle Pfeiffer: Moms are unsung heroes of their families

Mumbai, (IANS): Actress Michelle Pfeiffer has heaped praise on her character Claire’s resilience in the upcoming holiday drama ‘Oh. What. Fun’ and said she connected with the role because she represents so many moms who are the unsung heroes of their families.

Pfeiffer found an immediate spark with Claire, a character she views as both relatable and quietly heroic.

“When I read the script, I immediately connected with Claire because she represents so many moms who are the unsung heroes of their families, especially during the holidays. She's this incredibly capable person who makes everything look effortless,” Pfeiffer said.

She added: “But inside, she's yearning to be seen and appreciated. And what I really loved is that this isn't just another holiday movie. It's really a story about self-discovery and finding your voice all wrapped up in this wonderful comedy.”

Director Michael Showalter secured Pfeiffer as the filmmakers’ first choice, drawn to her star power and how naturally she fit the story.

“Michelle is one of the great actresses of all time,” Showalter says.

“She is the central storyline, the anchor of the movie and, really, of her family. Claire has been preparing for this holiday for months and really looks forward to her kids coming home. She also hopes they will act on the hints she has been dropping to submit her for the Holiday Mom contest sponsored by her favorite daytime talk show, ‘The Zazzy Tims Show.’”

Showalter added: “With their busy lives and loving but complicated relationships with each other and their mom, of course, they do nothing. And this sets in motion the central plot of the movie, which is that she goes off on her own and takes matters into her own hands.”

Directed by Michael Showalter, Oh.What.Fun is about what happens when a mom finally decides to put herself first on her own holiday list.It also features a star-studded cast including Felicity Jones, Chloë Grace Moretz, and Denis Leary. It is now streaming on Prime Video. Michelle Pfeiffer: Moms are unsung heroes of their families | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

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Kristen Stewart wants more Hollywood studios to take up female narratives

Los Angeles, (IANS): Hollywood actress Kristen Stewart, who made her directorial debut with “The Chronology of Water”, hopes that her film can trigger a change within the movie business.

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The 35-year-old actress wants her biographical drama film to encourage more movie studios to explore female narratives, reports ‘Female First UK’.

The Hollywood star said during a panel at Deadline's Cannes Film Festival studio, "We broke the seal. Hopefully we can start flooding, gushing into view”.

Kristen observed that, for too long, audiences have been presented with "prescribed stories". The actress-turned-director said, "We get prescribed stories just shoved into our faces, down our throats”.

Kristen is often frustrated with how women are portrayed on the big screen. She explained, "The imagery that we consume, the conversations that are not allowed, the fact that we can’t tell people when we’re bleeding, like it’s gross or something".

As per ‘Female First UK’, “The Chronology of Water” is based on the memoir of the same name by Lidia Yuknavitch. And Imogen Poots, who plays the film's central character, has revealed that she jumped at the chance to join the project.

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The 35-year-old actress, whose character evolves into a triumphant teacher and a mother, shared, "You just don’t read things like that. Or if you do read scripts like that, they’re not getting made. And so it was just this living, breathing document. It was just such a miracle that we ended up making this film. It’s extraordinary”.

Meanwhile, Kristen recently revealed that she's always wanted to direct. The movie star has actually been thinking about directing since the start of her acting career, but she was waiting for the perfect project to come her way.

Kristen told The Hollywood Reporter, "I think I asked a couple of actors on one of my very early projects [about] the youngest director they could stomach working with. And I was sat down by most of them and asked, 'Why are you even asking us that question?'”.

"I had to wait until right now for this to be actualised, because there are portals that set you free. Texts or songs or conversations that give you ways into figuring out how you want to wield your voice. And even though I always knew that I was waiting for that trigger, I hadn’t found it yet until ('The Chronology of Water'). This was eight years ago”.

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Kristen shared that reaching her directorial debut has been a "slow and laborious" process. But the actress, who is best known for playing Bella Swan in the 'Twilight' film franchise, relished the challenge of directing.She said, "I’ve wanted to direct movies as long as I have been an actor and it’s been a multi-tiered development. But for some reason, psychotically, I’ve wanted to do it forever, because I do think the exchange between an actor and a director is a bridge between two very different positions”. Kristen Stewart wants more Hollywood studios to take up female narratives | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

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Miss England finalist Melisa Raouf creates history, is first woman in pageant's history to compete without makeup

AUG 29, 2022 Beauty pageant and makeup artistry are almost synonymous because of obvious presentation reasons. But one woman has made history by reaching the finals of a national beauty pageant without any makeup. Melisa Raouf, 20, is a politics student from London. By deciding to appear barefaced in Miss England this year, she became the first woman in the contest's 94-year-old history to compete without any makeup. The contest, which is organised by Angie Beasly every year, is promoted to thousands of women around England in local media. While organisers of the contest did introduce a 'Bare Faced' round in the 2019 edition, never in its history has a woman gone without makeup throughout. But Melisa has now changed that. The 20-year-old said she decided to compete barefaced in a bid to promote inner beauty and challenge the beauty ideals that are promoted and perpetuated by media, advertisers and social media. "It means a lot to me as I feel many girls of different ages wear makeup because they feel pressured to do so. If one is happy in their own skin we should not be made to cover up our face with makeup. Our flaws make us who we are and that's what makes every individual unique," the sold The Independent. "I think people should love and embrace their flaws and blemishes, as we know real beauty lies within simplicity. I never felt I met beauty standards. I have recently accepted that I am beautiful in my own skin and that's why I decided to compete with no makeup," she added. Melisa's noteworthy appearance and demeanor have earned praise from people all over the world. It has also received a response from the contest's organiser. "This is the first time I've seen a contestant completely makeup-free competing in a semi-final and she said she felt empowered against all the other contestants," said Beasley. The 20-year-old will compete with other 40 women for the Miss England crown on October 17. Copyright © Jammu Links News Source: Jammu Links News

Read More........ → August 29, 2022

Priyanka Chopra voted Maxim India’s Hottest Woman of 2013

Bollywood actress and singer Priyanka Chopra has been named the Hottest Woman of 2013 by Maxim India magazine. 

The beauty graces the cover of the December issue of the magazine clad in a pristine white deep-neck dress. She flaunts her ‘Daddy’s Lil’ Girl’ tattoo and strikes a rather coy pose with a finger on her full pout. Kohled eyes and an updo make Priyanka Chopra a pretty picture. For a girl who once used to think herself ugly, being named the Hottest woman of the year certainly would be flattering.  Year 2013 may be full of ups and downs for Priyanka Chopra but it ends on a high with this honour. The actress says while professionally, the year was very happening, what with all the acclaim she won for her single ‘Exotic’ with Pitbull, she suffered a huge personal loss with the passing away of her father. “I don’t think I have dealt with the personal loss yet. I haven’t had the time to. It’s so hard to accept that he’s not there anymore,” Priyanka Chopra says about her dad’s death. Source: Article,

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Gwen Stefani Talks Music & Motherhood In The January Vogue

Gwen Stefani talks about mixing motherhood and music in the January 2013 issue of Vogue magazine. The singer, shot by legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz, reveals that pregnancy and touring don't mix; and that she had a hard time leaving her sons -- Kingston (6) and Zuma (4) -- to hit the road with her reunited band, No Doubt. While working on her debut solo album, "Love. Angel. Music. Baby.", Stefani was expecting her first son, and when the album was finished she didn't let a little thing like pregnancy stop her from hitting the road to promote it. "I did my first solo record and went on tour while I was pregnant," she says. "I would want to throw up during certain songs. Certain outfits would make me sick.  It was torture. "I toured until I was four and a half months pregnant, showing. I came home and had Kingston, and when he was eight months old, I went back on the road. I nursed him for fourteen months, so I would literally do my hair and makeup, go back to the bus, nurse him, put him down, and walk out onstage. And I did that for 100 shows." Gwen was also wary of joining her reunited bandmates in the studio and leaving her two boys to record their latest album, "Push & Shove." "I think a lot of what I was
going through on the record was wanting to be who I've always been, but now I'm somebody different. I am a mother. And if you don't do it right, there are serious consequences. That's what this whole record was: trying to balance it, trying to be my creative self but also be the new me," she says. "I felt so guilty. I am letting everyone down in the studio right now; I'm letting down my kids; I'm letting down myself. Because time was so precious. So I didn't know what the album's tone would end up being in that kind of state, but it's really upbeat considering." She wouldn't change a thing, though, and is happy to be back with her band after their 10-year hiatus. "We know that we all play a role. But there was a time when it was confusing. It was messy. The breakup, the new relationship, everyone recognizing me. All of that stuff feels like it's so far away now; it's just us as friends, so grateful to be doing what we're doing still." And the future of her solo career may be in doubt now. "I feel like we've always been in our own little lane. Never fitting in. Never a nineties grunge band, never a pop girl band. And it's the same now," she says. "I did the solo thing, but I felt like I was trying to play a character in a way, this Alice in Wonderland pretend version of myself. But this, being in No Doubt, is really who I am." See more of Gwen and read her full interview in the January issue of Vogue and at Vogue.com. © 2012 Starpulse.com, Photo Credits: Annie Leibovitz for Vogue, Source: Starpulse.com

Read More........ → April 30, 2013

Now, an IIM course for aspiring women politicians

New Delhi, To groom aspiring women politicians by helping them develop necessary skills, IIM Bangalore today launched a certificate course in political leadership for them. The three-month long programme called as India-Women in Leadership programme by the Centre for Public Policy (CPP) aims to equip aspiring women leaders with the requisite skills, knowledge and expertise in various aspects of governance. It seeks to strengthen their ability to contest elections, lobby for women's rights and strengthen the overall network of politically active women across India, said a statement. The first batch starts on July 16. The objective is to correct the imbalance in the Indian political landscape where women hold a mere 10 per cent of seats in India's parliament, the statement added. City-based Centre for Social Research (CSR), an NGO working on gender empowerment, is also an active partner in designing the course. The programme includes lectures, field visits, as well as a week each of intensive exposure visits in Delhi and Singapore, the statement said. According to the World Economic Forum's 2009 Gender Gap Index, India ranks 24 out of 135 countries for women's political participation. "This programme will enable women to enter, progress, and make an impact in the political arena," said chairprson of CPP at-IIMB Rajeev Gowda said while referring World Economic Forum's 2009 gender gap index where India ranks 24 out of 135 countries for women's political participation. The Centre for Public Policy, a leading policy think tank, was created in 2000 through a partnership agreement between the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and IIMB. Source: Indian Express, Image: flickr.com

Read More........ → March 14, 2013