Kim tells media she loved bit of privacy
As the tabloids speculated about whether Jessica Simpson is expecting again (she is) and the media zeroed in on Kate Middleton’s acute morning sickness, Kim Kardashian says it was nice to be out of the media spotlight during the early stages of her pregnancy.
“I’m obviously so happy for them, but if anything I loved the privacy,” the 32-year-old reality TV star said in an interview Wednesday.
That bit of privacy went out the window when Kardashian’s boyfriend, Kanye West, revealed during a Dec. 30 concert that they are expecting their first child together.
Now that the word is out, Kardashian says her motherly instincts have made her pull back from being so open about her personal life.
“I think that definitely kicks in where you’re like, ‘OK, I have to go in protect mode,’ and as ironic as it sounds, you live your life on a reality show but then when you grow up … certain things change your life that make you want to be more private and this is definitely one of them.”
Kardashian is due in July.
Kucinich will be Fox contributor
Fox News Channel has signed former Democratic Rep. Dennis Kucinich to be a regular contributor. Kucinich, a presidential candidate in 2004 and 2008 who ended 16 years in Congress two weeks ago, will make his debut as a Fox contributor on today’s edition of “The O’Reilly Factor,” the network said Wednesday.
“I’ve always been impressed with Rep. Kucinich’s fearlessness and thoughtfulness about important issues,” Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes said.
Fox is the nation’s top-ranked cable news network, particularly popular with Republicans. Its big-name Republican contributors include Karl Rove, Sarah Palin and John Bolton. Democrats in the Fox stable include Evan Bayh, Joe Trippi and Bob Beckel.
ESPN anchor Scott says cancer is back
ESPN anchor Stuart Scott says his cancer has returned. Scott announced on Twitter that he would undergo chemotherapy every two weeks but would continue to work. He tweeted: “Cancer wants to re-appear … picked the right guy cuz I HIT HARD all day long!!”
The “SportsCenter” host was first diagnosed with cancer in 2007, when an emergency appendectomy revealed a malignant tumor. He underwent chemotherapy again in 2011. Scott joined ESPN in 1993.
The birthday bunch
Actress Betty White is 91. Actor James Earl Jones is 82. Boxing great Muhammad Ali is 71. Rock musician Mick Taylor is 65. Singer Steve Earle is 58. Actor-comedian Steve Harvey is 56. Singer Susanna Hoffs (The Bangles) is 54. Actor-comedian Jim Carrey is 51. First Lady Michelle Obama is 49. Rapper Kid Rock is 42. Actress Zooey Deschanel is 33.