Saturday, May 30, 2009

Jon and Kate Plus TV Editing

Kate has stated: There is nothing inspirational about me.. Does TV Editing Make Kate Appear Less of A Shrew?
originally posted by: Jillita Horton for AC

Jon & Kate Plus 8 is that wonderfully popular reality TV show on TLC about Jon & Kate Gosselin and their eight kids: 9-year-old twins and 5-year-old sextuplets. If you watch enough episodes of Jon & Kate Plus 8, as camera crews track every detail of their lives, you'll eventually witness Kate engaged in histrionic tempestuous behavior, while Jon stands by and does nothing. Kate has slapped Jon, degraded him before the kids and has thrown temper tantrums in public.

This all makes Jon & Kate entertaining. There are a lot of "I hate Kate" people out there who continue to watch the show to be entertained by the next Kate tantrum. But there are "I love Kate" fans as well, who insist that in real life, Kate Gosselin can't be all that bad. Many Jon & Kate viewers insist that the show is deliberately edited to make Kate Gosselin come off as a witch; and that the scenes showing Kate on the war path are seen out of context.

At the same time, Kate Gosselin fans insist that this mother of sextuplets is a true inspiration, very loving, a doting mom and loyal wife who has it all together. Where do Kate Gosselin fans get this idea from? NONE OTHER THAN THE TV SHOW !!!!! Because watching Jon & Kate Plus 8 is the only way Kate fans can observe her.So what's my point? To all Kate Gosselin fans: Did it ever occur to you that the show is edited to make Kate look better than she actually is ????

Perhaps what you perceive to be an affectionate, loving, inspirational, doting, even-tempered, sane "has-it-together" mother and wife is actually taken out of context !! In other words, your very argument that editing makes Kate Gosselin look like a shrew is the very argument that can be used against you.

Do you really believe Kate wouldn't be this way if she had only two kids? Come on, you're smarter than that. We all know women who are just like Kate and have only one kid, or treat their husbands shabbily and have NO kids.

courtesy: Jillita Horton

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Friday, May 29, 2009

Jon and Kate Gosselin: PA Dept. Of Labor Investigating Child Labor Complaint Against Gosselins

Copyright 2009 Karen Alquist / TLC

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor is probing a child labor law complaint made against TLC's "Jon & Kate Plus 8."



A Labor Department spokesperson confirms that the department is looking into a complaint made against the show with regard to child labor laws.
"Jon & Kate Plus 8" follows Jon and Kate Gosselin and their eight children -- eight-year-old twins and five-year-old sextuplets.



TLC released the following statement regarding the complaint:



"TLC fully complies with all applicable laws and regulations. 'Jon & Kate Plus 8' is no exception. For an extended period of time, we have been engaged in cooperative discussions and supplied all requested information to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor. We will continue to engage the appropriate officials and meet any standards or regulations that are applicable to TLC productions."

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The state of Pennsylvania currently has no laws governing child labor which would include child actors.

The Coogan Law, named for child actor, Jackie Coogan, was set forth to protect a child star's earnings, and only exists in California. Some say the Gosselin children are not "actors"-they are children living their daily life. However, they may be children living their daily life, they are doing so in front of cameras, capturing their every movement, good and bad. These children have no voice over what is or is not filmed, what is edited, and are not involved in the post-production of the series. There are no laws set forth to protect their share of earnings for their time in front of the cameras, nor laws to limit their time in front of the cameras. ~SpoiledMom

The headline-grabbing couple has made news lately for infidelity allegations and for their sky-high rating of the show's season premiere.

photo: Copyright 2009 Karen Alquist / TLC

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Jon Gosselin Spends Memorial Day Weekend Without Kate

Jon Minus Kate plus their 8 children

Jon and Kate Spend Memorial Day Weekend Separately--In Separate States


Above:
Jon Gosselin chillin' at a NY bar on Memorial Day--

Kate Gosselin and bodyguard, Steve Neild aka "Mr. Gray", plus Nanny; two of the 8 kids are not shown as Kate and company exit a ferry at Bald Head Island, NC on Wednesday morning. Kate's other security is seen at entrance to ramp behind "Mr.Gray"


Jon and Kate Gosselin spent Memorial Day apart with Jon going to a New York bar with two women while Kate took their 8 children on a boat ride in North Carolina.
Along with Kate were nannies, security, and Kate's bodyguard, Steve Neild, sans his wife.
Witnesses tell People magazine Jon Gosselin and two female friends stopped in at 26 Front Street bar in Newburgh Monday afternoon. “They came in, approached the bar, got some drinks and then stood off on their own by a railing. They were laughing and talking and they all left together,” says a bouncer who checked Jon’s ID.
Another bar customer says Jon appeared to be flirting with one of the women, who looked to be in her 20s. “There was a lot of intense conversation. They were laughing a lot and looked really close. It looked like flirting to me,” the onlooker says.
Jon simply came in "to have a beer and chill," bar manager Robb Tanczos tells the mag. He only stayed for about half an hour before he noticed people were taking photographs. "People weren't causing a scene or ooohing and ahhhing, but Jon could tell people were starting to notice him and he got uncomfortable," Tanczos says. At that point, Jon finished his beer and left with his two female companions.
Us Weekly reports that a one onlooker named Jess called into 104.7 The Dial radio station after spotting Jon at the bar. "They were just ... drinking some Miller Lites," she reported. "No canoodling, nothing like that. He was wearing his ring, I will give him that."
After leaving the Front Street venue, Jon took his friends to Torches restaurant. "There was no flirting or affection," Torches manager Damien Brady adds. "They just looked like old friends and were laughing and having a good time."
The Gosselin family drama first began when Jon was spotted out late one night with a woman named DeAnna Hummel. He denied reports he cheated on Kate with Hummel and admitted he used “bad judgment.” Soon after Kate denied rumors she had an affair with her bodyguard.
The couple has admitted they are dealing with problems in their marriage. The problems were evident in the recent season premiere of their TLC reality show ‘Jon and Kate Plus 8.’

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photos courtesy: TMZ


Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Jon and Kate Gosselin: Uncle Kevin and Aunt Jodi CBS Early Show Interview

Kevin and Jodi Kreider, Kate Gosselin's brother and sister law, sat down for an interview to discuss their concerns for the Gosselin children on CBSs The Early Show.

The interview was on Tuesday, May 26, the day after the Memorial Day Season 5 Premiere of Jon and Kate + 8.


Sunday, May 24, 2009

Jon and Kate plus American Chopper Equals More Free Gifts = Kate's Pink Vespa and Jon's Hog


Kate: "I will not lay down and die." (She will ride her free Vespa)

Does this seem like a family dealing with scandal?
Oh yeah, the cameras are on...

Jon and Kate are at it again. As posted previously, all the tabloid scandals seem to have been a media ruse for publicity. And from a lot of viewers-before the big season premier- it is hard to tell if anyone is feeling sorry for the couple. Will the damage control work? A recent HLN poll showed that 83% of people polled would not tune in to Monday night's premier of Season 5.


One commenter said, "You would think they would stop production and work on their family issues." Another replied, "If the stories are untrue, why not file a lawsuit? That is what makes me question as if there is truth to the rumors, and if it is a publicity stunt on behalf of TLC."




Either way, filming forges ahead for controversial couple Jon and Kate Gosselin--and, it seems, their relationship does as well.

While infidelity and marriage-of-convenience reports plague the two and their eight children, they continue to film a new season of their hit TLC series Jon & Kate Plus 8.

New pictures have surfaced of the Gosselin's filming a forthcoming episode where fellow TLC show American Chopper invades their town of Reading, PA and gifts the couple their own motorcycles.


Despite the rumors, the couple are still accepting free gifts. Paul Sr. of Orange County Choppers gifted Kate with her own Pink Vespa Scooter during the filming. Jon also received a Harley Davidson motorcycle.

Kate is seen getting instruction-wearing a denim mini skirt and wedge heels-on her humble power scooter -- a hot pink on light pink Vespa --then lounging on her lawn with the kids. Jon opts to hit the open road on his "hog". Both cycle and scooter were presented to Jon and Kate by Paul Sr. of Orange County Choppers, from the TLC series, American Chopper.


Wonder if Jon can handle his "hog" as well as he does Kate





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Jon and Kate Gosselin "Memorial Day Weekend Marathon" Damage Control or Jon's Send-Off

I have been wondering if TLC's four day "Memorial Day Weekend Marathon of Jon and Kate + 8 is actually a "memorial" to the show that could have been. I also wonder if the re-airing of all these shows is for residual to Jon Gosselin's severance pay, should he be leaving the show.

Whatever the reason, I think TLC has went overboard with the damage control of Jon and Kate. I could have taken at least two days of the Duggars, or even an entire four day marathon of Little People..Big World over Jon and Kate Gosselin. I have also noticed, that most of the "sponsorship" read commercials, have been other TLC shows, and the TLC Summer line up. Hmm..what's up with that? Other sources say that Nestle, producer of "Juicy Juice" which was a major product placement for the show, has now pulled sponsorship. In the last few episodes of Season 4, the Juicy Juice label has been "greyed out" on the bottles.

So you all know by now all the scandal behind the scenes of "family-friendly" Jon and Kate + 8. Jon is "supposedly" having an affair with a 23 year old teacher. Kate is "supposedly having an affair with her "bodygaurd". (why does this woman need a bodyguard anyway?) During all of their freebie trips, they did not hire extra security-that we saw or knew about- for the children, the "actual" stars of the show. They utilized "free help" from family members and close family friends, aka, Beth Carson and daughter, and the now famous "Aunt Jodi". However, these family and friends have been kicked to the curb by Kate and Company.

Are all the tabloid stories real? Do you care? Should we care? I do care about the well-being of the children, even though they aren't mine. That is what caring people do. I hate to see their lives ruined by their mother's choices of exploiting their lives in front of the camera and how their attitudes and personalities have changed over their short lives.

Talk about Jon making bad choices. Kate has made many a bad choice in my opinion over the course of the series. But that is my opinion and I am entitled to it.

TLC's four day "Memorial Day Weekend Marathon" of Jon and Kate plus 8, gives us not only a replay of all the freebies this family has received, Kate's yelling, screaming, and constant berateing of Jon, but also reminders of all Kate's inconsistencies. One that jumps out instantly is from Saturday's episode of "Sextuplets Turn 3!!". At the end of the episode, Kate makes a huge deal regarding how they sang "Happy Birthday" individually to each child, instead of saying each 'tups name (in birth order) quickly during the song. Fast-forward 2 years, a preview of their 5th birthday, which was just filmed on May 16, - an entire 6 days after their actual birthday- Kate is seen standing over the 'tups and their cake. While "Happy Birthday" is being sung, Kate immediately starts screaming -loudly -all of the children's names, not individually, as she self-proclaimed she would never do again, during the rushed version of the song.

Kate was in NYC the week leading up to, as well as the weekend of the 'tups' birthday-5/10-which also happened to be the same day as Mother's Day this year. Not only did Kate miss her children's birthday, she missed Mother's Day, due to press interviews regarding the affair scandal. Thus, the children's birthday party was delayed until May 16. Sources claim a "private party" was held at the Gosselin home on 5-10, however, Kate was in NYC giving a personal interview and photo shoot according to People magazine, May 25, 2009, issue, of which, Kate is on the cover.

During the marathon, Kate also goes on and on about "traditions" and their "focuses" - none of which we have seen followed through, on camera anyway. We also get a great repeat of all of Kate's belittling of Jon and Kate's "I like you a lot.", afterwards during the interview session.
And again, Kate accuses Jon of making "bad choices"?

THE SHOW "Jon & Kate Plus 8"

Season premiere Monday night at 9 on TLC

REASON TO WATCH Jon and Kate Gosselin and their alleged infidelities are the tabloid story of the moment. Two months ago, more than 4.6 million viewers flocked to the fourth-season finale. But now, for better or worse, "Jon & Kate" has raised its must-see stakes. There's significantly more suspense than was ever in the show's original concept: rearing a houseful of twins and sextuplets.

WHAT IT'S ABOUT A two-minute preview of Monday's season premiere provides a glimpse of the Gosselins in the wake of reports that they have cheated on each other. They've denied the allegations.

Jon and Kate both appear in the clip, posted last week on the TLC Web site. But each addresses the camera while seated alone on a couch."Kate and I obviously have been going through a lot of stuff and discussing what's best for our kids," says Jon."My kids are the reason I have always done everything," says Kate in a separate segment.The kids are seen celebrating the sextuplets' fifth birthday party at a water park near the Gosselins' Pennsylvania home.

"It gives me like a heart attack thinking about it: My youngest kids are 5!" Kate says wistfully.

In the closest reference to their behind-the-scenes turmoil, Jon says: "The world isn't about ratings and TV. It's about happiness and love . . . and family and God."

But in another clip released Friday, Kate tells the camera quite poignantly, "Everything's falling apart. I feel like the world is sitting on my shoulders. . . . I will not give up. I will not lay down and die."

BOTTOM LINE A stress level was always part of the show's recipe. Kate came off as snippy, Jon as taciturn. Their less-than-perfect relationship made them seem relatable to viewers. But now the suspense is surely felt at TLC. It must strike a balance between the racy new reality of its hit series, and holding firm to what the network stands for: family-friendly fare.

"Attention and big audience are desirable," said Robert Passikoff, president of the market-research firm Brand Keys, "but not at the expense of the network's brand. . . . I can't imagine this does anything to reinforce the core values of TLC or the show itself."


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Will you be watching Monday?



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Thursday, May 7, 2009

Kate Gosselin's Today Show Interview 5.7.09


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Kate says she is hesitant to believe the tabloids. She also claims they are working through this privately, so why all the media and publicity? Jon and the kids were booked to appear with Kate, however, according to Vieira, Jon opted to stay at home with the kids.

Damage control or ratings ploy?

Does Kate appear as a woman scorned or just a scorned woman?

Hard to tell, Kate has yet to allow much of a kind nature or pleasant temperament to been seen.

However, even though she could care less if her books sold one copy, she is flattered that both books made the NY Times Bestsellers List.

She had to throw that in for good measure. If my husband were involved in a scandal such as Jon, I could give a flip about the NY Times Bestsellers List. Not Katie, she has another book due out just in time for the holidays.

Jon and Kate Gosselin: Is Jon Gosselin's Affair A Rating's Ploy? And.. Kate Uses Episodes As Subliminal Advertising For Upcoming Cookbook

Is It All A Rating's Ploy?


Jon Gosselin's Affair: Have Viewers Been Duped?

As of late, I have been at most, intrigued, by the latest tryst of Jon Gosselin. And honestly, I the only answer I can find as to why this concerns me is the 8 innocent children involved.

It is ironic to me that this sudden attention on Jon began at the end of Season 4, when we learned that Jon was staying with his mother, allegedly to help her due to a broken foot. This is the same woman that Jon declared had no time for his family, and he would not make excuses for. The children even referred to her her in the same episode as "Daddy's Mom", not grandma.

Just before the season finale, the first leak of Jon's partying hit the gossip sites and made tabloid covers. If one is caring for his injured mother, why is one out partying until 2am? Pictures were taken and rumors started flying. Jon dismissed the photos as "fans". College girls watch a reality show about a 30-something family of eight kids? Okay..

Jon told us during the season finale that he couldn't just be "Jon". He is "Jon and Kate plus 8". He whimpered that he could not go anywhere in public without being hounded for a picture or spoken to. Boo hoo.

Hey Jon, you and Kate both signed up for it the day you signed your children's lives away to do the show. How are the children going to feel when they are older and out on their own?

It is also ironic that Kate's book tour appearance dates, --posted on Zondervan's website, Eight Little Faces Tour Schedule ( note: this site has mysteriously been taken down. The tour was to have lasted until the beginning of the Fifth Season premiere on May 25) --also coincide with the release of each of these rumors. It has been known for over a month that Kate's appearance on the Today show was scheduled for today. There was even talk of an organized demonstration to have the show cancelled to be held outside NBC studios.

Convenient that Jon's alleged affair resurfaced this week, along with the name of the woman that is supposedly involved. A 23 year old school teacher named Deanna Hummel, who's brother, Jason, "told all" to US Weekly, is now involved in this drama.

Deanna claims that there is no affair, that she and Jon are just really good friends. Jon released a statement that "He did not cheat on Kate". That's a very vague statement in my opinion. Jon also stated (in his prepared statement release) that he made very bad decisions and needs to be more aware of where he spends his time and who he spends it with. Jon, do your wife Kate, and your eight children ring a bell?? How about spending it with them?

Kate's appearance on the Today Show this morning was lacking in detail, but it did further convince me that all of this hoopla could possibly be a ratings ploy.



Straight faced Kate did not show any emotion during the interview. Meredith Vieira brought up "the elephant in the room" of Jon's infidelity, and Kate proclaimed that she was hesitant to believe any of it. In Kate fashion, the interview was turned around to be "about Kate" and how she is thick skinned ("as you know")and that she and Jon would work through it. ~as if it were no big deal, they would face it and go on. "We have to", Kate added.

Vieira asked Kate if it was a decent trade off, having the rumors and the tabloid covers, for the success of their show. (You Rock Meredith!) To which Kate answered,
"maybe not a trade off, but it goes with the territory". Territory? What territory? Celebrity? Yes, Kate is now a Celebrity. Her dream come true. She has achieved celebrity status now, again at the expense of her children, by having her husband commit adultery (allegedly).

Kate was so non-emotional in her answers, at one point, Vieira said, "But, Kate, it has to hurt.", referring to the stories and images being posted on the internet and on the tabloid covers. Vieira also asked Kate what she said to Jon when she found out about. Kate's answer was vague, yet seemed scripted. Actually, there was no direct answer.

Kate also said in her interview today, "People are paid a lot of money to talk." Although Kate is not very well spoken and has her quirks, she has become quite the money maker. Would she partake in a money making story just to boost ratings? Kate also added, we will be handling this "in private", yet there she is hitting all the media outlets~(look for her on Larry King tonight)~under the ruse of "promoting her book".


I think we have all been duped. After long thought, I do not feel there has been an actual affair. I believe it is all a ratings ploy.- after viewers were left with the cliffhanger of Season Four, questioning whether Jon would return-or if there would be a Season Five at all.


No sooner than the season finale ended, we were privy to "Jon and Kate + 8 Go Green".


We find out during the episode, it was filmed during Valentine's Day weekend.


Just shortly before the beer pong and "fan photo" incident.


Yet, the season finale "couch interview" and "set rip down" occurred and was taped after the incident.

Other than Jon's possible affair~and which woman I feel most sympathy for, Deanna, or Kate~ my heart is breaking for the children left at home with their nanny. As long as this show continues, these children will have no life of normalcy. Kate has even moved them far away from signs of other life, so they will never know or have the opportunity to live as a normal child. They will not ride bikes with neighbor friends, the girls will not have sleep overs with neighbor friends, they will not forge friendships and have memories of long summer days with their friends.

I think of my daughters' best friends in our neighborhood and pray that their friendships continue forever. I love the fact that their friends love to come to our home to hang out after school, on weekends and during the summer. One of their closest friends calls me her "adopted mom".

I am a stay at home mom, and yet I do not have eight children, I have two daughters close in age. Also, since the death of my husband, I have been a single parent for almost half my children's lives. I worked hard to keep myself together after my husband's death, I had to for my girls. I am fortunate to be afforded the ability to be a stay at home mom, and I thank God everyday for that ability. I also have been fighting cancer as well and my girls keep me going. If not for me, who would be here for them?

With that said, maybe that is why I am intrigued by the latest round of publicity for the Gosselins. This family that is famous for "it's as real as it gets", had rather be anywhere but at home with their children. Kate has morphed into media monger and Jon, well, there's Jon. You have to admit, on many of the episodes, it is Jon that is spending the majority of the quality time with the kids.

I also find it odd that Jen Stocks, the well known, award winning producer with Figure 8 Films, is no longer co-producer of the show. This occurred shortly before the end of the fourth season, just before the affair rumors began.

Perhaps Jen Stocks was the only one associated with show who had the integrity to not stoop to "Hollywood tricks".

Kate Uses Episodes to Subliminally Sell Upcoming Cookbook

Also, just in time for your holiday cooking, Kate will be releasing yet another book:



Love Is in the Mix: Making Meals into Memories Kate Gosselin
Format: Hardcover, Jacketed List Price: $29.99

Love Is in the Mix: Making Meals into Memories
Author: Kate Gosselin
Synopsis: If you enjoyed Multiple Blessings and Eight Little Faces, you won't want to miss this inside look at one of America's most famous close-knit families. Kate Gosselin shares recipes, traditions, photos, and more that will inspire you to make your family time more memorable and meaningful.
Available: November 2009

Wonder if this one will make the bestseller list. Kate has been using episodes to whip up creations, i.e. "JK+8 Go Green", where Kate "baked" the day away while "Renovation Nation" host, Steve Thomas, assisted Jon, or did Jon assist Steve, by installing solar panels, (aka "roof jewelry" according to Kate) on their home, installing LED lighting and solar pathway lighting. Kate baked pumpkin bread, peanut butter cookies and such for environmentally Steve Thomas and crew, then served them up on paper plates and served coffee in styrofoam cups. Don't think Kate has quite gotten the idea of "conservation"...literally.

According to Kate's brother, Kevin Kreider, "he has never known Kate to be the "baking" type." Kevin also stated in an interview that "Kate only performs this baking and cooking in front of the camera and it is not a daily activity that she partakes in." Kevin Kreider is "uncle Kevin", husband of "aunt Jodi", who both appeared in several early episodes of Jon and Kate plus 8.

Kate Gosselin: Making a Private Matter Public



For someone who just stated that she was handling the scandal of her husband's affair "in private", Kate Gosselin is making the media rounds.


Thursday morning, Kate appeared on NBCs Today Show and is scheduled to appear on CNNs Larry King: LIVE, Thursday night.





Also, the Gosselin brood graces the May issue of Ladies Home Journal. Inside, a two page spread re-iterates Jon's "mistakes" and his insistant "I did not cheat on Kate" statements that we have heard consistently since this scandal (ruse) began.

On Wednesday, Kate Gosselin taped an episode of The Rachel Ray Show--due to air next Tuesday.

Kate talked openly to Rachel about her current situation.

Here are some of the highlights, Kate said:
Regarding the tabloid reports:
"It's one of those things that we're just handling privately. We're just taking it one step at a time and I'm trying to walk through it."

On if she saw it coming:
"Certainly none of this could have been predicted. Now going into our fifth season, we have stepped back and realized that it is part of this process, and I always say there's really never any going back. We just need to go forward. That is my new saying -- just keep on marching through this. Just doing what we need to."

On her focus:
"I know that I’m continuing on as I am the best mom I know how to be and that's really where my focus is. I really try not to let any of that stuff that comes with it get to me."

On the way she is portrayed on the show:
Just to put it out there, I am who I am. I do not care how you see me. Call me crazy, but it's out there because I am not perfect and I will never boast that I'm perfect. Everyone makes mistakes."


Season 5 of TLC's Jon and Kate Plus 8 is scheduled to premiere May 25.
According to Kate, there will be no "storyline" concerning the affair.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Jon and Kate Update: Kate Cancels Interviews, Cuts Back on Book Tour--Jon Issues Yet Another Denial/Apology

Who's Watching The Children?
Faux Smiles?

Amid Allegations of Jon's Infidelity, Kate Gosselin Cancels Interviews and Book Signings

Reality TV star Jon Gosselin has denied cheating on wife Kate, however, he's sorry for creating that impression.
"These allegations are false and just plain hurtful," Gosselin said Wednesday, insisting: "I did not cheat on Kate."
Gosselin was speaking out against tabloid reports that he's had an affair with a Pennsylvania schoolteacher. Photos of Gosselin and the woman have surfaced in recent weeks.
The 32-year-old Gosselin did acknowledge spending time with friends of both sexes, including the woman with whom he's rumored to be cheating.
"I need to be more careful and aware of who I am associating with and where I am spending my time," said Gosselin, who apologized for putting his family "in this awkward position."
The Pennsylvania couple, along with their eight children, star on the TLC reality show, "Jon & Kate Plus 8," a project that has brought them fame but also put them under a microscope. Cameras follow the family as they face challenges that come with having a large family.
Kate Gosselin, who has been promoting her latest book, "Eight Little Faces: A Mom's Journey," has cut back on press amid the allegations. She canceled an interview with The Associated Press two days before a scheduled interview.
The series remains in production, according to TLC representative, Laurie Goldberg.

SpoiledMom's Baby Girl Goes to Formal

It doesn't seem possible that my oldest daughter is about to end her junior high school years.

To celebrate, her school held a Formal Dance this past Saturday night.

Those of you familiar with my blogs know that I "affectionately" refer to my daughters as "SpoiledBrats 1 and 2", a spin on "SpoiledMom", done so as to not use their "real" names. However, far from spoiled, they can be brats. (oh who am I kidding....)

This posting just happens to be about SpoiledBrat1.

She and I had a wonderful time shopping for her dress and anticipating the upcoming event. I am thankful that I was able and healthy to enjoy all the planning of her big night.

On Friday, she got a french manicure, her first experience with "tips".

When she was 'a lot' younger, and I was actively getting my nails done and "re-filled"--she also wanted to have her own nails.

Against my better judgement, and I remember feeling I was going to regret the decision, (which I ultimately, in the end, did) -- I allowed the nail tech to proceed with applying a full set of nails to my then 11 year old.

The very next day, during school, my daughter "popped off" the nails.

Needless to say, she only received polished nails after that.

Fast forward a few years - she now loves our own mani/pedis at home.

Pick up one of the foot bath massages, the kind with "spa bubbles" and a foot massager in the bottom, (they have them at Target), polish remover, your favorite polish, quick dry spray, (don't forget the toe dividers!) and any other materials you want/need, and you can have your own spa experience, too. We love to light scented candles and pop in a movie. We usually do our "spa day" on the weekends, so I make lemonade or fruit tea and serve in "fancy glasses" as my daughter refers to them, and have fruit I have already cut up. Both of my daughters love this time together. With everyone pinching pennies, it is a great way to spend time together and still feel pampered. (even if I am the one doing most of the pamering... LOL)

She had her first spray tan on Friday night. It turned out awesome, she still looks like she spent the weekend on the beach. I have to admit, being a tanning addict, I am a bit jealous.

After a sleepover of a plethora of giddy girls, we headed to the salon Saturday afternoon for her up'do.

My youngest daughter spent the remainder of Saturday and that night with a friend, so my oldest and I had special "bonding time" together.

I gave her a pedicure and did her make-up. Then, it was picture time.

I also have a picture of her and her date, her "cell phone".

Time arrived for the dance. I dropped her off at the school, not too early, but just "on time". She was greeted by oohs and ahhs, and I ooh'd and ahh'd all of her friends, then I got "the look", that meant, "beat it, Mom". So I left.

I drove home thinking how fast the time had passed since she was born. All the "firsts" that we had gone through together, and all the "firsts" she has yet to come.

I also thought about her Dad, and how much I hoped he could see his little girl and how beautiful she was that night.

In this uncertain world we live in, with more children missing every day, hug your children a little tighter, listen a little closer, and most of all, love them with all your heart.











I love you, my dear daughter, and most of all, I wish for all your dreams to come true.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Jon and Kate: Jon's Affair Confirmed?

Jon Entertains Deanna and Brother At Gosselin Crib click to enlarge

In the new issue of Us Weekly (on newsstands Wednesday, 5/6), five people close to the situation - including two relatives of the other woman - confirm that Jon & Kate Plus 8 dad Jon Gosselin, 32, has been having an affair with third grade school teacher Deanna Hummel.

The most explosive blow-by-blow details are revealed by Deanna's older brother - and roommate - Jason, who tells Us Weekly that he is speaking out now to set the record straight and to protect his naive sister.

"She's a nice girl, not a homewrecker," Jason tells Us Weekly. "He is a bad liar. This isn't healthy for her. But she is refusing to help herself, so here I am trying to help her myself. I hope this clears the air."



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After Jon and Deanna met in mid-January at Chill Lounge in Reading, Pennsylvania (they sent each other $3 shots), Jason says Jon -- who has twins, 8, and sextuplets, 5 -- began relentlessly pursuing his sister. By mid-February, he was coming over to their Reading house.

On April 26 - while his wife Kate was traveling - Jon had Deanna over to sunbathe in his family's front lawn (see photo, top). This was just seven days after they had first been photographed together at Legends Lounge at 2 a.m. in pictures that show he is not wearing his wedding band.
At the Hummel house, Jason says Deanna and Jon would "pretty much stay locked away like two teenagers. It was weird. He's a grown man."

He also adds, "A lot of the time, it was pretty, um, gross listening to her, you know, um — how do I say this? The walls are thin. Let’s just say that. I mean, no one wants to hear his sister having sex, let alone with a married dude who's, like, almost twice her age and who has eight kids and a maybe-crazy wife. Ick. Nast."



Jon and Kate Plus 8: Season 5--is due to air May 25 on TLC.

Previews on TLC promoting Summer Fun show the season opener featuring "Emeril" visiting the Gosselin Manor and cooking with Kate, Jon and the kids.

SEE A VIDEO OF JON GOSSELIN SNEAKING OUT OF DEANNA HUMMEL'S HOUSE

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