Grammy Awards 2018: Celebs Carry White Roses in Solidarity with #TimesUp Movement

Posted on January 28, 2018

60th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Madison Square Garden on January 28, 2018 in New York City. This is the first time since 2003 that the show has been held on the East Coast.

In early red carpet entry, some of the stars including our Bellyitch Bumpwatch alums P!nk and Kelly Clarkson were seen wearing a a white rose in response to a very recent request from a small group of midlevel female music executives who called for artists to do so as a sign of “hope, peace, sympathy and resistance.”

P!nk will perform as well.

Latina superstar Shakira (also our bumpwatch alum) has won her third career GRAMMY Award, winning Best Latin Pop Album for 2017’s El Dorado.

Already, as of this post, Kendrick Lamar and U2 Opened the show with a politcally-charged electrifying performance. In addition to U2, Dave Chapelle, a braids wearing taiko drummer, fatigues wearing brothers Watch it here:

Kendrick Lamar’s full performance at the 2018 #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/VG5K88hPQ0
— DUCKWORTH TDE (@DuckworthTDE) January 29, 2018

Enjoy the show!

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Trending: Kelly Clarkson Killing It as Sia in Song & Wig

Posted on October 31, 2016

Our two-time Bellyitch Bumpwatch mama Kelly Clarkson is trending because of her phenomenal cover of Sia‘s “Chandalier” while wearing one of the Australian artist’s signature eye-covering bleach blonde wigs.

The American Idol alum stood in front of a gorgeous flowered wall in her Nashville and belted out an a capella version of the 2014 hit.

“I don’t know how she does this ’cause, ya know, you can’t see,” Clarkson joked afterward of Sia’s hair. “But it’s also kind of awesome, because you’re in your own little world when you’re performing … I love that song. Everybody loves that song.”

Sia, who has penned hit songs for Rihanna, Katy Perry and others in addition to her own, has a signature look the includes half black, half white hair.

Clarkson ended the performance by promoting her second annual all-star Miracle on Broadway Christmas benefit show, set for December 16th at downtown Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.

The event, which benefits four local charities, also features Reba, Ronnie Dunn, Kelsea Ballerini, RaeLynn, the Steeldrivers and Chip Esten.

h/t Rolling Stones

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Kelly Clarkson: Pregnancy Was ‘Horrible’, Made Hubby Get Vasectomy

Posted on October 10, 2016

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Kelly Clarkson didn’t think pregnancy was “beautiful” or “magical” like everyone says and had such a horrific experience that she forced her husband, Brandon Blackstock, to get a vasectomy.

In a recent article with Refinery29, she explained her experience with back-to-back pregnancies which also included massive weight gain and intense public and media attention that wasn’t always too kind.

“It’s horrible. Nothing is beautiful, nothing is magical. Whatever, you’re that person that gets that pregnancy, good for you,” she said. “But I will remind my children every day of their lives what I [went through].”

And not only was her pregnancy with daughter River Rose challenging, so was her pregnancy with son Remington Alexander which she said was even worse and prompted her decision to have ‘no more kids.’

“I was literally pregnant with Remi, and I was like, ‘You are getting fixed,” she said of her convo with Blackstock. “This will never happen to me again. If something happens, it’s a miracle of God. I literally told my Ob/Gyn on the table while open, ‘If I get pregnant again, I will find you!”

Clarkson overcame being the child of a divorce and having an absentee father who only wanted something to do with her once she became famous.

Right before giving birth to Remington, she returned to perform on the final season of the TV talent show which made her famous American Idol.

While performing her ballad “Piece By Piece about her disappointment of a dad and her wonderful stepdad, she become emotional and paused singing several times and almost broke down in tears before ending the song with the lyrics h“He’ll never break her heart, he’ll love her,” in reference to her husband’s relationship with their daughter.

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#PhilandoCastile and #AltonSterling: Celeb Moms Who’ve Spoken Out About Killings

Posted on July 8, 2016

Tonight, we’ve reached a tipping point in America as several Dallas police officers were killed during a rally to protest recent police shootings. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of those men and women who put their lives at risk daily to protect and serve.

Here is a rundown of what sparked the rally followed by solidarity messages from celeb women we’ve featured on the blog:

Within 48 hours, two black men in “concealed weapon license to carry” states exercising their rights to have guns in their pockets were nonetheless shot and killed by police officers. Both killings, one execution style and the other in front of a 4-year old child during a routine traffic stop, has sparked outrage.

Alton Sterling was selling CDs outside of a grocery store in a high crime neighborhood and exercising his Second Amendment rights as an American, carried a weapon to protect himself. Someone reported to the police that Sterling had it out waving at people and after scuffle with the officers who arrived at the scene and eventually took Sterling down, another took out his revolver and emptied a couple of rounds into Sterling’s body before falling off the man’s chest and shooting a few more shots. The store owner and another eyewitness filmed the shootings on their smartphones and circulated it on social media. The outrage has been swift.

That same night, another man, Philando Castile, was driving with his girlfriend Diamond Reynolds and her 4-year old daughter in the backseat when he was pulled over for a busted tail light. Diamond turned on her Facebook Live and shared the incident as it happened with her followers on the social media site. The world was witness to the moments immediately after one officer shot him as he reached into his pocket to pull out his driver’s license as asked to do so by the officer, per Reynold’s account. The officer can be overheard on the video saying “ignorance”.

As with other past police killings of unarmed black men and boys, many parents have been shaken by the incident especially parents of young black boys. In social media, many have expressed fear that when their children grow up, they will be seen as menacing threats simply for being in the skin they were born in and could be the next hashtag.

I know personally, I’ve talked to my kids again as my husband and I do periodically throughout their lives to make sure they are aware what they need to do to escape a possible police encounter alive. My father in law is a retired veteran police detective and my husband’s uncle was a police officer. We fear for the lives of blue and believe Blue Lives Matter as well, but at the same time, we are frightened by the pattern of brutality among some officers.

To Kiyan ? #philandocastile #altonsterling ??
A photo posted by LaLa (@lala) on Jul 7, 2016 at 1:36pm PDT

We checked in on several of the celeb moms we’ve profiled on the blog before and noticed that some of them spoke out about the shootings in social media.

Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Kristen Bell, Olivia Wilde, Kelly Clarkson, Kelly Rowland, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Tia Mowry, Jenna Dewan Tatum, Tamar Braxton, Ellen Pompeo, busy Philipps,Eva Marcille, Phaedra Parks, Rasheeda, Yandy Smith,Toni Braxton, FAntasia, Brandy all shared posts and Kim Kardashian West and Vanessa Simmons rt’d others.

Here is a roundup of their shares, excluding Monica Brown’s who posted an excerpt of Reynold’s graphic video:

Click the link in my bio to go to Beyonce.com. Turn our anger into action. A photo posted by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Jul 7, 2016 at 12:42pm PDT

Praying for a more peaceful world for our children and our children’s children. ?? A photo posted by Kourtney Kardashian (@kourtneykardash) on Jul 7, 2016 at 8:44pm PDT

We are all equal in the fact that we are all different. We are all the same in the fact that we will never be the same. We are united by the reality that all colours and all cultures are distinct & individual. We are harmonious in the reality that we are all held to this earth by the same gravity. – C. JoyBell C. We must fix this… Racial injustice is not ok. #altonsterling #philandoCastile A photo posted by tameramowrytwo (@tameramowrytwo) on Jul 7, 2016 at 11:40am PDT

My heart is heavy Illustration by- @nichollekobi
A photo posted by tiamowry (@tiamowry) on Jul 7, 2016 at 5:51am PDT

We can’t be silent… I don’t care what you call me… I won’t be silent
A photo posted by Ellen Pompeo (@ellenpompeo) on Jul 7, 2016 at 7:25am PDT

….what’s the excuse this time? This is ridiculous! Sad, ANGRY, and disappointed in a system that is suppose to protect…NOT kill.
A photo posted by kellyrowland (@kellyrowland) on Jul 6, 2016 at 9:55pm PDT

ENOUGH already!!!! When does this nightmare end? #philandocastile #BlackLivesMatter #PoliceBrutality A photo posted by PHAEDRA (@phaedraparks) on Jul 7, 2016 at 3:09pm PDT

‘Strange Fruit’ Billie Holiday. I keep hearing that song. No more. #FalconHeightsShooting #AltonSterling #PhilandoCastile #BlackLivesMatter
— Jaime King (@Jaime_King) July 7, 2016

NO. I DONT WANT TO WATCH. I WANT IT TO STOP.
A photo posted by Busy Philipps (@busyphilipps) on Jul 7, 2016 at 9:29am PDT

OUR Fathers. OUR Brothers. OUR Sons. When will this end? I am heartbroken.
A photo posted by Fantasia? (@tasiasword) on Jul 7, 2016 at 7:40am PDT

#live
A video posted by Nia Long (@iamnialong) on Jul 7, 2016 at 5:04pm PDT

You are probably going to see this picture a lot today. I hope you do. Baton Rouge cops killed 37 year old #AltonSterling, father of 5, in front of a store where he was selling CDs. The owner of the store told @nydailynews that he openly allowed #altonsterling to sell his CDs in front of his store. #AltonSterling was the 154th black person killed by police this year(to date) Hands behind his back. Shot 5 times. There is a video. I don’t know what can be done but something needs to be. We are better than this. #altonsterling
A photo posted by Busy Philipps (@busyphilipps) on Jul 6, 2016 at 6:30am PDT

This. Is. Cray….. At some point we gotta STAND together? A photo posted by Taytay❤️ (@tamarbraxton) on Jul 6, 2016 at 10:34am PDT
We need to make a difference. #AltonSterling ? prayers to his family & to every other family who’s ever suffered these tragedies. Only thing we can do is be the difference. Use our voices and come together. #Onelove Have a good night and stay prayed up.
A photo posted by Christina Milian (@christinamilian) on Jul 7, 2016 at 1:30am PDT

A photo posted by Rasheeda (@rasheedadabosschick) on Jul 7, 2016 at 9:41am PDT

It is truly tragic when a vicious few turn a peaceful protest into a bloodbath. Horrific and sad. #nomoreviolence
— olivia wilde (@oliviawilde) July 8, 2016

Accountability is key. This is way past ridiculous. This is scary, & real, & it’s murder either way you look at it. https://t.co/TYTQnffr8q
— Kelly Clarkson (@kelly_clarkson) July 7, 2016

A photo posted by kristen bell (@kristenanniebell) on Jul 7, 2016 at 8:20pm PDT

Praying for a more peaceful world for our children and our children’s children. ??
A photo posted by Kourtney Kardashian (@kourtneykardash) on Jul 7, 2016 at 8:44pm PDT

A photo posted by Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) on Jul 7, 2016 at 5:21pm PDT

“Even with videotaped evidence of police destroying black people, many freedom-living Americans unconvinced of a systematic problem” #RIPAltonSterling #RIPPhilandoCastile I am Truly heartbroken ? As a mother of 2 young growing black men, I am devastated! This has to stop!
A photo posted by Toni Braxton (@tonibraxton) on Jul 7, 2016 at 9:23am PDT

Stand up, speak up. Stop Killing Us!!!! #blacklivesmatter
A photo posted by Eva Marcille (@evamarcille) on Jul 7, 2016 at 4:22pm PDT

#blacklivesmatter
A photo posted by Eva Marcille (@evamarcille) on Jul 7, 2016 at 3:10pm PDT

#altonsterling I am just heartbroken today for his family. We need change. ?
A photo posted by Jenna Dewan Tatum (@jennaldewan) on Jul 6, 2016 at 4:21pm PDT

#philandocastile A photo posted by Rasheeda (@rasheedadabosschick) on Jul 7, 2016 at 9:45am PDT

A photo posted by Rasheeda (@rasheedadabosschick) on Jul 7, 2016 at 11:10am PDT

And this is our reality…… A photo posted by Rasheeda (@rasheedadabosschick) on Jul 7, 2016 at 11:09am PDT

#ENOUGH ?????? #altonsterling??
A photo posted by @garcelle on Jul 6, 2016 at 5:47pm PDT

So I was advise to take my last two post down and edit my comment to protect my family that is behind the cement walls. I will not take my post down but I will edit my comment. Let’s stick together people. Rise above together. ✊? #Repost @tamikadmallory with @repostapp ・・・ #Repost @angelo_pinto_ ・・・ “I just want to thank them for being here, for teaching me to focus on comprehension over career, and that they made sure I learned what the schools were AFRAID to teach us.” – Jessie Williams (2016 BET Awards Humanitarian Award Speech) #woke #independenceday #altonsterling #blacklivesmatter #policebrutality #spilledink #axwell #meditation #skrillex #afrojack #tiesto #davidguetta #asap #blvck #beentrill #muse #ootd #jamaica #PerformanceArt #hypebeast #rastafari #unity #rasta #wutang #philly #afropunk #philadelphia
A photo posted by Yandy Smith-Harris (@yandysmith) on Jul 6, 2016 at 5:33pm PDT

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Kelly Clarkson gives Birth to Second Child, son Remington Alexander

Posted on April 15, 2016

Congratulations to singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson on the birth of her new son with husband Brandon Blackstock this week April 12.

The multi-platinum selling Grammy Award-winning recording artist tweeted out the new on Thursday.

“Our little baby boy has arrived!! Remington Alexander Blackstock was born 4/12/16 & he is healthy & we couldn’t be happier or more in love!” the former American Idol winner wrote.

Our little baby boy has arrived!! Remington Alexander Blackstock was born 4/12/16 & he is healthy & we couldn’t be happier or more in love!
— Kelly Clarkson (@kelly_clarkson) April 14, 2016

The couple are parents to 22-month-old daughter River. Blackstok also has a daughter, Savannah, and a son, Seth, from a previous marriage.

Congrats!

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Phew! Pregnancy #2 is Smoother Sailing for Kelly Clarkson

Posted on November 4, 2015

Kelly Clarkson is having a much better second pregnancy. The multi-platinum powerhouse singer looked fresh and upbeat at the Citizen Watch Company‘s New York Corporate Offices Grand Opening yesterday, wearing a cute charcoal grey tuxedo blazer and black and white striped blouse over black cuffed jeans.

The American Idol season one winner had a rough pregnancy with now 1-year old daughter River, she told BBC‘s “Radio 1 Breakfast Show”. “Like, I was hospitalized. It was jut kind of a bad pregnancy, so I had to take off way more than normal.”

This time is easier sailing. The “Heartbreak Song” singer announced the news of her pregnancy mid-concert during this summer’s “Piece By Piece” international tour.

She eventually had to cancel the final legs of that tour by doctor’s orders to rest her voice, but it will also give the second-time mom-to-be a chance to take it easier and prepare for life with two kids under 2. River was born just last year June 2014 and her son will be delivered early winter 2016.

Clarkson and her husband Brandon Blackstock are still practically newly-weds having just married in October 2013.

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Kelly Clarkson is Expecting her Second Child

Posted on August 21, 2015

Congratulations to power songstress Kelly Clarkson who is expecting her second child .

The singer revealed the exciting news during a concert in LA on Wednesday night. Mid-song, the American Idol champ announced the news to the crowd:

“I wasn’t planning on announcing this tonight . . . I’m totally pregnant.” she said “That’s not how I was planning on announcing that.” Kelly went on: “Nothing’s wrong, I’m just superhormonal right now! I didn’t want you guys to think I was on pills or anything.”

So @kelly_clarkson just said she’s pregnant!!!! #PieceByPieceTour pic.twitter.com/wTjReco6Az
— Andrew Curry (@andrewcurryla) August 20, 2015

She then added, “I haven’t barfed yet!”

It’s the second child for the multi-platinum-selling artist and her husband, Brandon Blackstock.

The couple married in October 2013 and welcomed their first child, daughter River in June 2014.

Congrats!

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Kelly Clarkson helped a radio show host’s 2nd pregnancy announcement in song (VIDEO)

Posted on March 13, 2015

While promoting her latest single yesterday at New York’s KTU Morning Show , Kelly Clarkson helped co-host Carolina Bermudez announce her second pregnancy in song.

Clarkson, who just gave birth to her daughter River Rose last June, performed the “Heartbeat Song” with new lyrics written just for the big announcement. So sweet.

“Today’s a really special day and I asked Kelly if she could do the announcement,” Bermudez said as she turned the mic over to Clarkson after sharing the news.

“Oh my gosh, I’m still hormonal, y’all!” the former American Idol champ said after the song, “I’m so excited for you. I’m kind of jealous too cause I want another one already.”

See the entire thing below

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Celeb Social Media Round Up

Posted on September 14, 2014

On this lazy hazy Sunday, why not check out what your fave preggers celeb were up to by gawking some of the photos they’ve shared in social media and recently.

We stalk them so you don’t have to, like Ciara who was in New York city with her new baby Zahir who she gave birth to this past May.

And Vanessa Carleton taking a selfie of her bump. “Is it still a selfie if it’s just an enormous soft egg with a chick that used to be your stomach?” she asked on Instagram.

Alicia Keys promoting her new song by creating a viral hashtag and encouraging her celeb friends and others to tell the world why they are here with the hashtag #WeAreHere. “I am here for you!! What you are here for? Tell me & pass it on… My love @THEREALSWIZZZ, What are you here for? ;-),” she captioned this Twitter pic.

Zoe Saldana said Jason Wu “killed” his presentation at the Hugo Boss runway show last week.

And Eva Marcille who was showing off pics of her daughter Marley.

And Jenni “JWoww” Farley’s fiance Roger Matthews fell asleep feeding their new daughter, Meilani who they welcomed this July.

And new mom Kelly Clarkson with alum Hillary Scott and Kacey Musgraves after performing at ACM Honors this month. “Got 2 sing with 2 amazing ladies tonight, @HillaryScottLA & @KaceyMusgraves 🙂 Congrats @shanemcanally #ACMhonors,” Clarkson wrote on Twitter.

Kerry Washington promoting her fall show Scandal with our past feature subject actress Viola Davis and Belllyitch alum Ellen Pompeo, who all have shows on ABC this fall.

Kourtney Kardashian was “all black everything” and the bump too in this Instagram share.

Savannah Brinson James is craving grapeleaves and Greek food while waiting for the newest member of the LeBron James clan.

“Pregnancy craving #6387. Steamed grape leave stuffed w/ rice and ground turkey and a lemon greek yogurt sauce. Sooooo yummy!!! #CouldBeWorse #ChefV, ” she captioned this Instagram pic.

Vanessa Simmons had her daughter Ava on the runway supporting her sister Angela Simmons’ New York Fashion Week runway show.

Celebrating her husband Swizz Beatz‘ birthday, Alicia Keys captioned this Twitter share”You make me happier than I have ever been in my LIFE!!! May this year continue to be full of all the things that matter!! I wish you only happiness and meaning and I promise to be the one that brings it to you everyday!!! Happy Birthday my love @therealswizzz!!!! The most magnificent man I know!! To many many many more!!!”

Evelyn Lozada got some pampering and TLC recently and shared the final look on Instagram.

“I love how he looks at me,” Kim Zolciak Biermann captioned this pre-date night Instagram selfie.

Savannah Guthrie outfitted her daughter in Eagles gear, “ur little good luck charm!! RT @feldmike: And we’re up! #Eagles” she wrote in the Twitter share.

Instagram queen Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi took a selfie after moving stuff in her and fiance Jionni LaValle‘s new home.

Love is Teresa Palmer‘s hubby with their baby daughter while vacationing in Tahiti this month – Instagram.

Danielle Jonas‘s mom was matching with her new baby with hubby Kevin Jonas.

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Kelly Clarkson’s baby is due to arrive on June 18

Posted on May 12, 2014

Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock‘s daughter is due on June 18, according to their Babies R Us registry.

Kelly Clarkson’s baby is reportedly due on June 18.

The ‘Beautiful Disaster’ singer and her music manager husband Brandon Blackstock have set up a registry at Babies R Us for their daughter, which apparently reveals the due date of their first child.

According to RadarOnline.com, Kelly has asked her close friends and family to buy unisex presents for the tiny tot, with cuddly toy animals featuring heavily on the list of 83 items.

The total value of the registry reportedly amounts to $3,000 and covers everything from baby basics like a breast pump to innovative presents like a baby sign language book and a hippo-shaped humidifier.

Kelly – who announced she was expecting a girl in January – clearly had her family members in mind when she chose goodies like bibs printed with the words ‘I Love My Grandma’ and ‘I Love My Aunt’.

The 32-year-old star also appears to be hoping her daughter will follow in her footsteps and be musically inclined, since she included a rainbow xylophone and a Baby Einstein lullaby CD.

A Cookie Monster puppet towel and a red car seat are the only presents to have been purchased so far.

Kelly – who is a stepmother to Brandon’s children Savannah, 12, and Seth, eight – was delighted when she discovered she was pregnant since the couple only had been trying to conceive since their wedding in October.

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