PORTIA DE ROSSI TO ADOPT WITH ELLEN

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi

Portia de Rossi believes she and girlfriend Ellen DeGeneres would be "selfish" not to adopt a baby. The former 'Ally McBeal' star - who has been dating the US chat show host for three years - revealed the couple want to start a family in the future, and are keen to help a child in desperate need of a home. Portia, 34, said: "There are times when I think I'd be really selfish not to adopt a child. It would be great to share our lives with somebody, a little child that really needs a home. "But it depends when you ask us. A few months ago, we were thinking about it. I wouldn't want to say never, but at this point, it's not something I think we're going to do." The couple had previously considered getting a sperm donor, but could not decide who should get pregnant. Portia said: "We would like to have children some day. Ellen would carry." But Ellen replied: "That will never happen!" Portia is currently playing Joely Richardson's girlfriend in hit US plastic surgery drama 'Nip/Tuck', and admits appearing in the series has made her consider getting some cosmetic work done herself. She said: "It's hard to be against it when you need it. I've never really thought about it, honestly. It certainly wouldn't be right now."

KYLIE MINOGUE TO ADOPT ABORIGINE

Kylie Minogue is set to adopt an aborigine baby. The '2 Hearts' singer - whose chances of conceiving naturally were affected by the chemotherapy treatment she received for breast cancer in 2005 - is considering giving a home to an underprivileged child from her native Australia. A source said: "She would make a great mother. She is so caring and considerate and has a playful sense of humour as well. "Having cancer really got her thinking about her chances of having a child. She feels now might be the time to go ahead with adoption. She has a lot of love to give." Kylie, who has been single since splitting from French actor Olivier Martinez in February, has been seeking advice about her adoption plans from her sister Dannii and her parents. The 39-year-old singer recently admitted being diagnosed with breast cancer made her realize how much she wants to become a mother. She said: "I love children. Always have and always will. But it's only since my cancer that I have given serious thought to having them". Earlier this year, Kylie dismissed reports she was having an operation to improve her chances of conceiving naturally. She said: "Contrary to some reports, I am not having all sorts of weird treatments to try and get pregnant. Instead, we will just have to wait and see what doctors say."

ANGELINA JOLIE READY TO ADOPT AGAIN

Angelina Jolie wants to adopt another child from Ethiopia. The actress and her long-term partner Brad Pitt - whose relationship is rumoured to be going through a rocky patch - are reportedly planning to travel to the African country to find a fourth disadvantaged child they can give a home to. The couple - who are already adoptive parents to six-year-old Cambodian boy Maddox, Vietnamese son Pax Thien, three, and two-year-old Zahara, who was born in Ethiopia - believe another baby will strengthen their relationship and help Zahara feel more secure within the family. A source close to the couple - who also have a 14-month-old biological daughter, Shiloh - told Britain's Daily Mail newspaper: "Brad and Angelina have made no secret of the fact they are keen to extend their rainbow family. "Angelina, in particular, feels very strongly that while Shiloh will grow up seeing the family resemblances between herself and her natural parents, and Maddox and Pax will have a connection through their birthplaces, Zahara has no such close-knit bond. Brad and Angelina hope that by finding a brother or sister for her, it will help Zahara feel more comfortable and happy in her own skin, and also bring them closer together." The couple are said to be planning to visit Ethiopia's Wide Horizons agency, the same place that introduced them to Zahara, in November. Angelina, 32, recently admitted she and Brad, 43, were planning on adopting again. She said: "I want to find an equilibrium between family and work. Brad and I want to continue to adopt, but keeping a big family is expensive."

EVA HERZIGOVA'S MOTHERHOOD STORIES

Supermodel Eva Herzigova

Eva Herzigova says her lover "couldn't get enough of her" when she was pregnant. The 34-year-old model - who gave birth to son George six weeks ago - says her partner, fashion magnate Gregorio Marsiaj, found her more attractive than ever when she was with child. She said in an interview with Hello magazine: "I have a beautiful relationship. I must admit. When I was pregnant he was like, 'Wow!' He couldn't get enough of me." The Czech-born beauty says Gregorio - who she has been dating since 2001 - loves her more since she gave birth, and constantly reassures her that she is a great mother. She explained: "Greg has been very supportive with his presence, with his words. He's so proud and he expresses it. He says, 'I have the most beautiful family in the world, you are the most wonderful mother and you are so beautiful.' "Little things like that are so reassuring and comforting."

LIEV SCHREIBER GIVES NAOMI WATTS DIAMOND RING WITH BABY PICTURE

Liev Schreiber has given fiancée Naomi Watts a diamond locket to keep a picture of their new son in. Naomi gave birth to Alexander Pete Schreiber, who weighed a healthy 8lbs 4oz, at a Los Angeles hospital last Thursday. On the same day, Liev presented the 'King Kong' star with a diamond-and-platinum heart locket he had specially designed by jeweller Neil Lane so she can carry a photo of their new arrival everywhere she goes. A source told In Touch Weekly magazine: "It was a very special gift for her. Liev secretly helped the jeweller Neil to design it." Alexander was born almost two weeks prematurely and friends believe Naomi may have gone into labour early because she was determined to have a natural birth. One pal said: "Naomi's due date was early August, but since she insisted on delivering naturally she knew there was a chance she would have the baby before the due date. That's what wound up happening."

SIMPLE NICOLE RICHIE CONFIRMS BABY

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden

Nicole Richie has confirmed she is pregnant. 'The Simple Life' star, who was sentenced to four days in jail after pleading guilty to DUI (driving under the influence) on Friday, is expecting her first child with Good Charlotte's frontman Joel Madden. When asked if she was pregnant, Nicole - who first sparked pregnancy rumours after she was photographed outside a reproductive clinic in April - told ABC News: "I'm almost four months." Nicole believes her jail sentence was fair and she is looking forward to "starting fresh" after serving her time. She said: "I have a responsibility and it's something I did wrong. If I could personally apologise to every single person who has lost a loved one from drunk driving, I would. Unfortunately, I can't, but this is my way of paying my dues and taking responsibility and being an adult. I will be happy once I have done my jail time. I can start fresh." The star was arrested on December 11, 2006 for driving on the wrong side of the road on a California highway. She told the arresting officers she had smoked marijuana and taken the strong painkiller Vicodin. Nicole insists she hasn't used drugs since December and says she was on painkillers at the time because she had "really bad menstrual cramps". The 25-year-old realised she needed to be more responsible behind the wheel after watching a distressing news piece on TV. Nicole revealed: "I was watching CNN about a month ago, and they happened to be talking about young people driving under the influence. They were flashing little kids on the screen who were killed by drunk drivers, and it broke my heart. It was a big wake-up call."

NAOMI WATTS AND LIEV SCHREIBER GIVE BIRTH TO A BABY BOY

Naomi Watts and fiancé Liev Schreiber have become parents for the first time. The actress gave birth to a healthy baby boy at a Los Angeles hospital yesterday. Mother and baby, who weighed 8lbs 4oz, are both said to be doing well. The couple have named the new arrival Alexander Pete Schreiber. The tot was almost two weeks early and friends say Naomi was determined to have a natural labour. One pal said: "Naomi was planning on giving birth next week - her due date was early August - but since she insisted on delivering naturally, she knew there was a chance she would have the baby before the due date. That's what wound up happening." Naomi and Liev threw an intimate baby shower on Saturday with an afternoon gathering at their Los Angeles home. Despite baby showers usually being female-only events, Liev was among the 15 guests, who also included actresses Kate Hudson and Carla Gugino. Liev, 39, recently revealed that Naomi was having an "amazing" pregnancy. He said: "She's great. She hasn't had any strange cravings. In fact, I've never seen anyone handle a pregnancy so well. She's amazing." The couple, who starred in 'The Painted Veil' together, announced the pregnancy in February this year.

CALISTA FLOCKHART'S MOTHERHOOD JOY

Calista Flockhart says motherhood has brought her "real happiness". The 'Brothers and Sisters' star has revealed she enjoyed taking a break from Hollywood to be with her son Liam, who she adopted in 2001. Calista told Britain's Daily Telegraph newspaper: "I took the last five years to step away from working. Motherhood changed every fibre of my being and I think I can honestly say it brought me as close as I've ever come to being really happy." The 42-year-old actress - who has been dating actor Harrison Ford for five years - also explained she is no longer the "workaholic" she was in her 'Ally McBeal' days. Calista said: "I used to be a workaholic and very ambitious. I don't know why, but it's all melted away. I have almost zero ambition. I want to do my work and then I just want to go home and be with my family. "I think I'm much more tolerant, and I'm probably not so focused on myself at all. Things that I used to think were important are just simply not important any more. I think in that way I've really changed."

MILLA JOVOVICH EXPECTING LITTLE GIRL

Milla Jovovich is expecting a little girl, it has been reported.The Ukrainian supermodel, who is pregnant with her first child, will give birth to a daughter in November, according to E! Online. Milla, 31, who has starred in movies including 'The Fifth Element' and 'Resident Evil', announced she was pregnant with her director fiancé Paul W.S. Anderson's child earlier this year. The couple began dating in 2002, when Paul directed Milla in 'Resident Evil' , based on the computer game of the same title. They announced their engagement the following year, but wedding plans were put on hold after Milla fell pregnant. Milla said: "We would love to get married, but maybe after the baby. I don't want a white-trash wedding with a big belly." 'Resident Evil: Extinction', the third movie in the series which stars Milla and was written by Paul, is out later this year.

KEVIN COSTNER FEARS LIFE EXPECTANCY

Kevin Costner and wife Christine Baumgartner

Kevin Costner fears he will not live long enough to see his baby son grow up.The 52-year-old actor, whose wife Christine Baumgartner gave birth to Cayden Wyatt Costner last month, worries he'll die before his son becomes a man. He said: "My fundamental fear is that I will die and someone else will have to raise my new baby."I fear I won't get to coach him in terms of what it is to be a man."The 'Rumor Has It' star says he no longer has the energy he had when raising his other children - Annie, 23, Lily, 20 and Joe, 19 - with his first wife Cindy Silva.Costner admits he uses underhand tactics to get his younger wife - who is 19 years his junior - to look after their baby during the night. He said: "I sometimes fake sleep so my wife will get up to feed or rock him."Costner also has a 10-year-old son Liam from his relationship with socialite Bridget Rooney.The actor is currently earning rave reviews for his performance as a serial killer in psychological thriller 'Mr Brooks'.

GERI HALLIWELL WANTS ANOTHER BABY

Geri Halliwell is planning to have another baby, it has been reported. The former Spice Girl is said to be desperate for daughter Bluebell to have a brother or sister and is prepared to do anything to conceive as soon as possible.A source told Britain's Grazia magazine: "Geri doesn't want Bluebell to be an only child because she's such a sociable baby and loves being around other children. "Geri is very close to her own sister, Natalie, and she can't imagine life without a sibling. "Having another child is very much at the forefront of her mind right now." The single 34-year-old has reportedly told friends she would love to conceive in a relationship, but is in such a hurry to expand her family she is considering adoption. A source said: "Geri is a UN Goodwill ambassador, so she's travelled to countries where there is deprivation and orphaned children and knows she could make a difference to one child's life."She's certainly not ruling anything out at this point."

SUPERMODEL KAREN ELSON SPEAKS ON HER BABY WITH JACK WHITE

Karen Elson says a baby bump is the ultimate fashion accessory. The former supermodel, who is heavily pregnant with her husband The White Stripes singer Jack White's baby, attended the Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards in New York on Monday night.Karen said: "The secret to dressing for high fashion? Be pregnant. A,everyone is so nice to you, and B, it's not really about what you're wearing." The White Stripes front man and the elegant redhead already have a thirteen-month-old daughter, Scarlett Teresa.Oprah Winfrey attended the event with Ralph Lauren who was honoured with the American Fashion Legend award. The chat show host said: "I told Ralph I can never let anything go. "I still have a pair of red patent-leather boots. Years ago, I saw 'The Vagina Monologues' and they said, 'What is your vagina wearing?' It's wearing Ralph Lauren red patent-leather boots." Diddy was also at the awards and revealed he has already purchased his outfit for next year's Oscars. The music mogul said: "I don't like shopping for things, like, two days before. I shop a year in advance. I got Oscar outfits in my closet."

SEXY PAMELA ANDERSON WANTS TO ADOPT A RUSSIAN BABY

Pamela Anderson wants to have another baby.The 39-year-old actress, who recently visited a Russian orphanage, has revealed she is ready to extend her family now she is dating San Diego Chargers American footballer David Binn. And Pammie - who has two sons, Dylan and Brandon, from her failed marriage to rocker Tommy Lee - hasn't ruled out adoption.She told Britain's OK! magazine: "Would I be ready to adopt a child? I'm not saying it's impossible. I have my two boys and it would just be so amazing to make one more kid happy in this life. "David loves kids, he is very strong and at the same time very tender and I just love it."Last month, Pammie vowed to return to the Russian orphanage she visited after falling "in love" with the children.The actress - who was in the country to co-host the MTV Russia Film Awards - said visiting the "inspiring" orphans was the highlight of the trip and really "opened her eyes". She said at the time: "I especially loved visiting an orphanage outside of Moscow. It was really eye opening - sad but inspiring to see these kids happy despite having nothing - really nothing, including parents. "I'm going back to visit - I'm in love with them and their spirits."

SPICE GIRL MEL B. GETS DNA TEST TO PROVE EDDIE MURPHY IS THE FATHER OF HER BABY

Eddie Murphy and Spice girls Mel B.

Mel B was "distraught" after her new baby underwent a DNA test to prove Eddie Murphy is the father. The former Spice Girl was reportedly devastated when ex-lover Eddie failed to get in touch after she gave birth to Fortuna Daphne Bay nearly two weeks ago. The procedure for the paternity test is now underway and Mel is determined to prove her daughter's parentage. A source told Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "She is distraught that her baby has been subjected to the DNA-testing procedure. "She can't believe it's come to this and that Eddie hasn't just admitted the child is his. "This last week should have been an incredible time for Mel, but it's been emotionally overwhelming and she's been constantly in tears. The DNA test was the last straw and she's gearing up to fight back. She's a strong-willed woman and will fight to the end." Earlier this week, Mel, 31, named Eddie as the father on Fortuna's birth certificate and has hired a top lawyer in preparation for a lengthy court battle. Mel enjoyed a whirlwind romance with Eddie before it ended abruptly late last year. The 'Dreamgirls' actor began dating producer Tracey Edmonds shortly after the split and claimed in an interview on Dutch TV he didn't know who the baby belonged to. A source said: "Eddie and Fortuna look very much alike and Mel wants to let everyone know that Eddie has to take his responsibilities as a father seriously."

HALLE BERRY DETERMINED TO GET PREGNANT THIS YEAR !

Halle Berry with her superhunk Gabriel Aubry

Halle Berry has set herself a deadline to get pregnant by the end of the year. The 'Perfect Stranger' actress, who is dating 31-year-old model Gabriel Aubry, is aware her biological clock is ticking and is determined to conceive in 2007. Halle, 40, said: "Having children is my next big project. I'm planning on becoming pregnant by the end of the year - it's my age, it's only natural." The Oscar-winning star insists she and Gabriel are prepared to adopt if their baby-making attempts don't work. She added: "If it can't happen naturally, Gabriel and I will adopt." Halle has made no secret of her desire to have a baby in the past, and had vowed to get pregnant before she turned 40 last August. She told US chat show host Oprah Winfrey: "If there's no serious man in my life when I get to that age, whoever I'm dating at the time, I'll say, 'Hey, would you like to have a baby?' " Halle even contemplated artificial insemination before she started dating Gabriel. She said last year: "It looks like the only option I have left is to head for the sperm bank! I've been so desperately unlucky in love and that has thwarted my desire for motherhood. It's so frustrating. I really yearn for a child and I can't wait much longer."

BOSTON LEGALS JULIE BOWEN HAS BABY

Boston Legals Julie Bowen

Actress Julie Bowen has given birth to her first son after her water broke on the set of the TV show "Boston Legal" Tuesday.The star's son, Oliver McLanahan Phillips, was born late Tuesday night.Bowen revealed she expecting in November and her pregnancy was written into "Boston Legal," in which the actress' character is part of a love triangle featuring actors Mark Valley and Craig Bierko.

SPICE GIRL EMMA BUNTON COPING WELL

Mel C says Emma Bunton is coping well with her pregnancy.The singer is in regular contact with her former Spice Girls bandmate, who is expecting her first child, and says she is beaming with a maternal glow.Mel said: "She's loving it and is blooming. She hasn't complained of morning sickness or swollen ankles, or anything like that. It's all really exciting, I'm so happy for her."Although she is thrilled for Emma, Mel insists she isn't getting broody although she does plan to start a family with her long-term boyfriend, construction firm director Thomas Starr. The 'I Want Candy' singer - who has been in a relationship with Thomas for five years - explained: "I'm not broody, but I do want kids and it's something I have to think about at my age."I don't know when it will happen. I tend not to think much further than the rest of the year ahead. We have talked about it. When you've been together for five years, you've pretty much talked about everything."

NAOMI WATTS AND LIEV SCHREIBER WANT TO MARRY BEFORE BABY ARRIVES

Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber are to marry in the next few months - before their baby is due.The couple, who were planning to tie the knot after Naomi gives birth, have now decided they want to walk down the aisle as soon as possible so they are husband and wife before the tot enters the world in late summer. A source told In Touch Weekly magazine: "There's not enough time to plan a big wedding, so they are just going to have an intimate ceremony. They'll have just 25 guests for the nuptials in Naomi's hometown of Sydney, Australia, with a lavish wedding reception for all their stateside friends after the baby is born."So far, Naomi's representative has declined to comment on the rumoured wedding. Naomi and Liev first started dating in May 2005. The baby will be the couple's first child.