Thomas Gives Birth to Her First Child

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Hilaria Thomas has given birth to her first child…

The 28-year-old Spanish-born yoga instructor and her actor husband Alec Baldwin welcomed a baby girl into the world on Friday.

“We are overjoyed to announce the birth of our daughter Carmen Gabriela. She is absolutely perfect,” tweeted Thomas on Friday night.

Hilaria, a lifestyle correspondent for Extra, met the 30 Rock actor in February 2011 at a New York restaurant.

“I was standing near the door with my friends when he walked up and took my hand and said, ‘I must know you,’” she had recalled in a New York Times wedding announcement.

The couple wed at St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral in New York City in June 2012. They announced their pregnancy in February during a special that aired on Extra.

It’s the first child for the couple. Baldwin has another daughter, Ireland, from his previous marriage to Kim Basinger. “I was born October 23. Carmen was born Friday, August 23,” wrote Ireland on Twitter this Friday.

ReelzChannel Orders Sanchez’s “The Big Picture” Talk Show

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Lauren Sanchez is shining a spotlight on the big picture to television…

ReelzChannel has ordered 26 episodes of the 43-year-old Latina news anchor’s The Big Picture.

The weekly talk show will cover the world of entertainment. The new late night show aims to cover all aspects of film and television in a chatty and irreverent manner.

Sanchez will co-host The Big Picture, which is set to debut on June 20, with former Telemundo host Alex Cambert.

The former So You Think You Can Dance host will also serve as the executive producer of The Big Picture.

A former Good Day LA back-up anchor and Extra! correspondent, Sanchez also appears later this summer in the Roland Emmerich-directed White House Down.

Sanchez has previously played a TV reporter in other movies like Fight Club, Fantastic Four and 2011’s We Bought A Zoo.

Lopez Collaborating with Chris Brown on Next Album

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Jennifer Lopez is looking to get her old sound back… And she’s recruiting Chris Brown to help.

In an interview with Extra‘s Mario Lopez, the 43-year-old Puerto Rican singer/actress confirmed that she’s teaming-up with the hip-hop superstar for her next studio album.

The “Dance Again” songstress tweeted photos of herself with Brown inside the recording studio, one with her resting her head on the 23-year-old artist’s shoulder and another with the two posing for a snapshot with producer Cory Rooney.

“Yes, when we were in the studio, writing songs and just getting that ‘Jenny from the Block‘ flavor back,” la Lopez revealed about their work together. “We actually worked on a bunch of [title] ideas… and we talked about doing a duet together for his album.”

Although Lopez doesn’t have title for her upcoming album just yet, the former American Idol judge is determined to finish it for a summer release, choosing to focus on her new music and releasing it before she works on other projects.

“Every time I get a new song I’m like, ‘Oh, that could be a new title for the album’,” J.Lo said about her current title selection process.

Lopez will be returning the favor to Brown when she sings on a track on his forthcoming album X. Brown announced that he had a couple songs on his new album where she could make a smashing appearance. The talented singer/dancer also admitted how much he would like to make a music video with J.Lo, who’s known for her dancing skills as much as her singing.

Lopez & Mazza Expecting Their Second Child

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Mario Lopez is preparing to pull double daddy duty…

The 39-year-old Mexican American television host and his wife Courtney Mazza are expecting their second child, which is due in late summer.

Lopez and Mazza confirmed the news on his syndicated entertainment show Extra on Tuesday.

“The Lopez family is having another baby,” he professed when announcing the news. “I am the happiest father in the world. We cannot wait to welcome baby Lopez number two into our lives.”

Lopez and Mazza were joined by the daughter Gia, 2, who rocked a “Big Sister Gia” tee when her parents made the announcement. Immediately after, the couple were presented with a surprise baby shower complete with balloons and gifts.

The X Factor host met Mazza when they appeared together in A Chorus Line on Broadway back in 2006. They began dating in 2008 before finally getting married last December at a beach ceremony in Mexico.

After tying the knot, Lopez said he wanted to expand his family very soon.

“We’re working on that,” he told People magazine in December. “Right after the wedding. We’ll wait for the guests to leave and then we’re getting right on that!”

Gomez-Gracia Dresses Maria Menounos at the Grammys

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Patricia Gomez-Gracia is making a splash on the Grammys Awards red carpet once again…

One year after dressing Carrie Underwood for the 2012 Grammy Awards, the 30-something Spanish designer was at it again.

This time, Gomez-Gracia, who was born in Madrid and raised in Miami, brightened up Extra host Maria Menounos’ look with a long-sleeved, yellow form-fitting dress with a thigh-high slit up the center front.

The contemporary evening dress, fittingly called the “Slits Dress,” is made of viscose – jersey and featured a leather waist belt and leather Swarovski studded cuffs.

Images of Mario Lopez’s Wedding Surface Online…

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

If you can’t wait to see the images of Mario Lopez’s wedding to longtime girlfriend Courtney Mazza, you’re in luck…

Celebuzz has posted some images of the 38-year-old Mexican American actor and The X Factor host’s ceremony days ahead of TLC’s two-hour special Mario & Courtney’s Wedding Fiesta.

The Extra host wore a tuxedo, while Mazza donned a white gown by Ines di Santo.

The couple of four years tied the knot on Saturday, December 1 at the vacation home of friend Joe Francis in Punta Mita, Mexico with a sunset beach view as the background. Their 2-year-old daughter Gia served as a flower girl, wearing a dress that matched her mother’s.

The traditional ceremony was officiated by a Catholic priest and witnessed by more than 150 guests, including Will Ferrell and the groom’s best friend Eva Longoria, who served as a bridesmaid .

The couple exchanged vows, which they wrote themselves, under a gazebo. They went traditional by not seeing each other on the night before the wedding.

Mario & Courtney’s Wedding Fiesta will be broadcast on December 8 at 8:00 pm ET/PT.

Lopez’s Wedding to be Televised on TLC

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

It looks like the guest list at Mario Lopez’s wedding will be a long one…

The 38-year-old Mexican American actor and television host, who was just named one of the new co-hosts on Fox’s The X Factor, has closed a deal with TLC to televise his nuptials with Courtney Mazza.

The two-hour wedding special, which will be broadcast on the Discovery-owned cable channel on December 8, will feature the planning process as well as the fete with family and friends.

“Courtney and I already feel incredibly blessed to have found each other, and thank God for our beautiful daughter Gia,” says the Extra host. “Our family is looking forward to celebrating our wedding later this year, and know that TLC is the perfect partner to help us share our love and our special day with the rest of the world.”

In recent years, TLC has become a destination for wedding-related fare. Earlier this summer, Nick [Lachey] & Vanessa’s Dream Wedding special joined a TLC schedule that includes Say Yes to the Dress, I Found The Gown and Four Weddings.

News of an air date comes less than 24 hours after Fox confirmed Lopez would be joining Simon Cowell‘s The X Factor. He and Khloe Kardashian will co-host the show when it returns to its live format in November.

Lopez’s “Gold Metal” Photo Shoot

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Mario Lopez is out to prove that he’s the fashion world’s golden boy…

The 38-year-old Extra host and actor donned head-to-toe gold paint to model his new underwear line, MaLo, over the weekend.

Lopez, who hosts MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew host, shared his heavy metal transformation with his Twitter followers, explaining the connection between his scantily clad campaign and the underwear.

“‘MaLo’ is all about ‘masculine with an edge,” he tweeted. “Packaging is the statue of David, one of the most iconic bodies in the world. MaLo captures some of that beauty & masculinity but with a MaLo twist.”

Inspired by the Michelangelo‘s David, Lopez proudly displayed his ripped physique as he posed with a javelin and shot put.

Before getting painted, Lopez’s fiancée Courtney Mazza joined him on the set to model men’s briefs and tanks alongside the star.

“My sexy model for the day @CLMazza ! How lucky am I to have such a beautiful fianceé…” wrote Lopez.

The couple’s 22-month-old daughter, Gia, even got in on the act, offering her father a kiss between poses.

As the day came to an end, Lopez shared his plans to relax.

“Fun, productive day! I always to go my friend Pena @prayfit for my photo shoot prep. Thanks bro.. Now off to drinks & cigars… much needed,” he wrote.

Lopez Filling His Resume with Producing Credits

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Mario Lopez is beefing up his resume with more producing credits…

The 38-year-old Mexican American actor and Extra host has lined up a number of series projects as a producer.

Lopez, the host of MTV’s dance completion American’s Best Dance Crew, has a 10-episode commitment at MTV Tr3s for Golden Boys, a docu-series following some of the world’s top young Latino boxers. Lopez is executive producing with boxing star Oscar De La Hoya.

Lopez also has a series commitment for Conversations with Mario at Comcast’s Latin-driven channel NuVo. The series takes an in-depth look at some of the most influential Latino celebrities in the world.

At ABC Family, Lopez is the man behind Back To Badass, a pilot for a reality series that aims to take former star athletes back to the top of their game.

Lopez’s latest projects are in addition to the upcoming Mario Lopez And Courtney Mazza Wedding Special, a two-hour special for TLC chronicling the preparations leading to Lopez and Mazza’s December wedding.

In addition, Lopez is working in post on an untitled boxing documentary he’s producing and appearing in, along with Sugar Ray Leonard, Mike Tyson, De La Hoya, Manny Pacquiao, Christian Bale, Mark Wahlberg, Denzel Washington and others. And, Lopez’s Los Angeles radio show, On With Mario Lopez, has just gone national.

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