Celebrity Circuit

Celebrity Babies & Bumps — AP Photo/Dan Steinberg

Actress Jennifer Garner poses on the press line at the "Baby Einstein 10th Anniversary Celebration" at the Walt Disney Concert Call in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008.

Actress Jennifer Garner speaks to guests at the "Baby Einstein 10th Anniversary Celebration" at the Walt Disney Concert Call in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008.

Actress Jennifer Garner poses on the press line at the "Baby Einstein 10th Anniversary Celebration" at the Walt Disney Concert Call in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008. Garner and husband Ben Affleck are expecting their second child.

Actress Gena Lee Nolin poses on the press line at the "Baby Einstein 10th Anniversary Celebration" at the Walt Disney Concert Call in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008.

Actress Melissa Joan Hart, left, holds up her son, Braydon Wilkerson, on the press line at the "Baby Einstein 10th Anniversary Celebration" at the Walt Disney Concert Call in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008.

Little Rickys

Ricky Martin is the father of twin boys. The Latin superstar, 36, had the children via a surrogate mother, and the babies were born a few weeks ago, according to a statement from his reps. "Ricky is elated to begin this new chapter in his life as a parent and will be spending the remainder of the year out of the public spotlight to spend time with his children."

Wedding Album

TV personality Ellen DeGeneres poses with actress Portia de Rossi, right, on Saturday Aug. 16, 2008 in Beverly Hills, Calif. DeGeneres, 50, and de Rossi, 35, exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony Saturday at their California home.

Animal Instincts

Actress Marlee Matlin spends some quality time with a bird named Sophie during a special behind-the-scenes experience at SeaWorld San Diego on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. Sophie, a one-year-old scarlet ibis, is part of the park's Education & Conservation Department.

The Cheetah Girls, from left, Sabrina Bryan, Kiely Williams and Adrienne Bailon make an appearance on MTV's "Total Request Live" on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, in New York.

Still Twisting

Chubby Checker is joined by a fan as he dances the Twist during a special in-store concert to promote his latest CD, "Knock Down The Walls" at J&R Music in New York, Tuesday Aug. 19, 2008.

Chubby Checker, right, is joined by rapper Jermaine Brown, known as "Face," during a special in-store concert to promote his latest CD titled "Knock Down The Walls" at J & R Music in New York, Tuesday Aug. 19, 2008.

Simpson's Stampede

Actress and singer Jessica Simpson, shown June 5, 2008, says she likes a cold beer once in a while and has signed on as spokeswoman for Stampede Light Plus, made by Dallas' Stampede Brewing Co. The singer and actress will appear in ads in stores for the beer and is taking a 15 percent stake in the brewer.

Beatlemania

John Lennon's controversial lyrics to "Sexy Sadie," originally entitled "Maharishi What Have You Done?" engraved on a piece of wood, on display at a gallery in London, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. The lyrics join other historical music items which go under the hammer at the Fame Bureau's "It's more than Rock and Roll" auction on Sept. 4.

The first fully signed contract between The Beatles and their manager Brian Epstein, on display at a gallery in London, Aug. 19, 2008. The copy of Epstein's management contract, a pact that proved to be worth millions, is being offered for sale in London next month. The four-page document, signed on Oct. 1, 1962 by the Fab Four has an estimated price of $480,000.

Saving The Music

The band STAIND poses with Paul Cothran, center, head of VH1 Save the Music Foundation, during Hard Rock's "2008 Ambassadors of Rock Tour," Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at Hard Rock Cafe in New York. Hard Rock is partnering with VH1 Save the Music to raise awareness and funds for elementary school music programs.

Taking A Stand

What would it sound like if 15 of the hottest female singers joined voices? The answer will be revealed Sept. 2. That's when "Just Stand Up" hits airwaves and iTunes. The song features Mariah Carey, Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, Fergie, Sheryl Crow, Miley Cyrus and others. All sales of the star-studded single will benefit cancer research. The ladies will perform the song on the Sept. 5, TV benefit.

Art Installation

Musician, artist and bicycling enthusiast David Byrne has designed nine unusual bike racks that have been installed around New York City. The DOT says the artistic installations by the Talking Heads singer are meant to spark interest in bicycling. Each rack reflects its location. This guitar-shaped rack named Hipster has been placed in Brooklyn's trendy Williamsburg neighborhood.