LuAnn Talks Bin Laden Death; Baby Names

When it comes to etiquette, manners and overall good behavior, even celebrities need help navigating the rough waters of stardom! It’s a good thing Countess LuAnn de Lesseps of the Real Housewives of New York is joining forces with OK! to school them on the right thing to do! In a rough situation, we just ask, “What Would the Countess Do?” This week the Countess weighs in on “celebrating” Osama bin Laden’s death and odd celebrity baby names.

 

As the news of Osama bin Laden’s death erupted across the world, many struggled with the appropriateness of “celebrating” another human’s death. Advice for those who don’t want to be callous about human life, but want to express themselves in the wake of such a momentous event?

As an American and a New Yorker, I believe that there is nothing wrong with feeling joy that Osama bin Laden was brought to justice. Although some people may think that it is callous to celebrate the death of this terrorist who had no regard for the lives of the innocent Americans murdered on 9/11, I think that he got what he deserved. The best way to express yourself in this situation is to thank the brave men and woman in the Armed Forces, law enforcement and emergency services who have sacrificed so much in the war on terrorism and who will continue to defend our country in the face of new threats.

Tip: Patriotism is not just for the Fourth of July, it is for every day that we wake up in a free and democratic country.

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon named their twins Monroe (girl, after Marilyn) and Moroccan (boy, after a room in her home and, ostensibly, the country). What do you think of the trend of celebs giving their children odd names?

I wish celebrity parents would think about how the names they give their children affect them for a lifetime. Odd names can make children the target of teasing and as a result, the children often resent their parents for naming them something strange. Parents don’t think about how their children will have to spell their names out over and over to teachers, customer service reps, etc. and how their mail will arrive with the wrong name more often than not. Isn’t there a better way to foster creative in children than by giving them an odd name?

Tip: Before giving your child a “unique” name, think about whether you would like to be called this name for the rest of your life.

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Nick Cannon visits wife Mariah Carey in hospital as couple FINALLY reveal the names of their twins

By Daily Mail Reporter


New father: Nick Cannon arrives at a hospital in Santa Monica today to visit wife Mariah and their new-born twins Moroccan Scott and Monroe


Doting daddy Nick Cannon arrives at the hospital this afternoon to visit his wife Mariah and their new-born twin babies.

The America's Got Talent presenter dressed in full-white as he made his way into a Santa Monica maternity ward.

It comes after Mariah and Nick finally revealed the names of their twins.


The couple, who welcomed the babies on Saturday in Los Angeles, have named their son Moroccan Scott and daughter Monroe.


The unusual monikers have sentimental value to the couple, who renewed their marriage vows on the same day the children were born.

The top tier of Mariah’s New York City apartment is called the Moroccan Room, because of the Moroccan-inspired decor, and it is the room where Nick proposed to his wife.

Scott is 30-year-old Nick’s middle name, as well as his grandmother’s maiden name.
Their daughter was named after Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe.

Mariah, 42, has long cited the Fifties actress as an inspiration and she even owns the late star's white piano.

They decided not give their daughter a middle name because Mariah herself does not have one.

Spokesperson Cindi Berger told CNN: 'It has been a long, emotional journey for this family, and I couldn’t be happier for all of them.'

Earlier this week, Mariah took to Twitter to stir up a guessing game about the names.

The proud pop diva hinted that both names begin with the letter 'M' and is urged her followers to submit their theories.

It is not known if any fans guessed correctly.

Name game: After dropping hints on Twitter, Mariah finally revealed today that her twins are called Moroccan and Monroe


source:dailymail

'The most incredible gift ever': Mariah Carey gives birth to twins

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Happy news: Mariah Caery, pictured with husband Nick Cannon in December, has given birth to twins today in Los Angeles on her wedding anniversary


Superstar singer gives birth to a girl, followed by a boy

Nick describes it as the 'most incredible wedding anniversary gift ever in life'

They listened to Carey's song We Belong Together after the births


Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon celebrated their third wedding anniversary today by becoming parents to a baby girl and boy.

Carey's representative, Cindi Berger, confirmed the twins' arrival, saying the superstar delivered at 12:07 pm EDT at an undisclosed hospital in Los Angeles.

Berger says the baby girl was born first, weighing 5lbs 3oz and was 18 inches long; her brother was next, at 5lbs 6oz and was 19 inches.


Pure delight: Nick tweeted about 'the most incredible anniversary gift ever' following the births


Berger says the couple has not named the children yet.

Cannon drove Carey to the hospital in their Rolls-Royce Phantom. Berger said the 41-year-old Carey, who had gone through false labour, was calm, thinking that it was another false alarm.

Meanwhile, Cannon, 30, was so nervous he went to the wrong department at the hospital, and was guided to the maternity ward by a nurse.

Berger says they were listening to Carey's We Belong Together after the children were born.

Cannon tweeted this afternoon: 'My wife just gave me the most incredible anniversary gift ever in life! I won't ever be able to top this!'


Prediction: Her husband Nick Cannon said they were expecting the twins to arrive 'any second' when he appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres show on Wednesday


All I Want For Christmas: Mariah putting on a festive performance at Disney World in Florida, in December revealing her growing bump in a full-length black gown while surrounded by the famous cartoon characters


Well wishes: Celebrities including Nicki Minaj, Alyssa Milano and the members of Boyz II Men took to Twitter to congratulate Mariah and Nick


Well wishes have been pouring in to the happy couple all day and Mariah even retweeted several congratulatory messages on her Twitter page from a string of celebrities including Nicki Minaj, Alyssa Milano and the members of Boyz II Men.


source: dailymail