CELEBRITIES Anderson Cooper welcomes a son
Anderson Cooper is a father, a milestone the CNN anchor says for a while he didn’t believe would ever happen.
Cooper announced the birth of his son, Wyatt, Thursday on his show and in a lengthy Instagram post. His son was born on Monday via a surrogate, the newsman said, and is named after his father who died when Cooper was 10.
“On Monday, I became a father. I’ve never actually said that before out loud, and it still kind of astonishes me,” Cooper said on his show, “AC360.”
The anchor said he felt it was important, amid stories about those who are suffering and dying during the coronavirus pandemic, to “hold on to moments of joy.”
“As a gay kid, I never thought it would be possible to have a child, and I’m grateful for all those who have paved the way, and for the doctors and nurses and everyone involved in my son’s birth,” Cooper wrote on Instagram. “Most of all, I am grateful to a remarkable surrogate who carried Wyatt, and watched over him lovingly, and tenderly, and gave birth to him.”
Queen and Adam Lambert honor COVID-19 ‘Champions’:
Queen and singer Adam Lambert have a message for workers on the front line: “You Are the Champions.” Brian May, Roger Taylor and Lambert gathered virtually to record a new version of “We Are the Champions.” “You Are the Champions” was released on all streaming and download services, with proceeds going to the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund. “I thought, this is a great way to use the legacy that we have to do some good in the world,” May said.
Gigi Hadid expects first child with Zayn Malik:
Supermodel Gigi Hadid confirmed her pregnancy during a preview clip for Jimmy Fallon’s “The Tonight Show” at home edition episode Thursday on NBC. She is expecting her first child with boyfriend Zayn Malik, a former member of One Direction. “We are very excited and happy and grateful for everyone’s well wishes, and support,” she told Fallon. She admitted her first craving so far has been bagels.
Mari Winsor, Pilates guru and trainer, dies:
Mari Winsor, 70, a celebrity trainer for Hollywood’s elite who became known as a Pilates guru, has died. Family representative Alison Graham said in a statement that she died peacefully at her home on
Tuesday in Los Angeles. Winsor died from complications of Lou Gehrig’s disease. Winsor was a featured dancer in music videos including Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” and films such as “Roadhouse” and “Moonwalker.” She released multiple fitness DVDs and ran several Pilates studios in the Los Angeles area. Winsor’s infomercials featured celebrities from Marisa Tomei to Vanessa Williams.
May 2 birthdays:
Singer Larry Gatlin is 72. Singer Lou Gramm is 70. Actress Christine Baranski is 68. Actor Brian Tochi is 61. TV commentator Mika Brzezinski is 53. Actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is 48. Actress Jenna Von Oy is 43. Actress Ellie Kemper is 40. Singer Lily Allen is 35.