CMJ 2007, Night Two (All-Kid Edition): Cool Kids and Kid Sister

You know Chicago’s hip-hop scene is on the rise when a) Kanye West cameos on hometown rapper Kid Sister’s “Pro Nails,” and b) big, beer-chugging guys wave their cuticles in the air to its girlie chorus: “Got her toes done up with her fingernails match.” Last night at Hiro Ballroom, the pint-sized diva, backed by West’s DJ A-Track and sporting a platinum-blonde bob, got the crowd bouncing to kiss-off anthems like “Telephone” (chorus: “Nigga, quit callin’ me!”), the Tangerine Dream-remixing “Let Me Bang” and the old-school banger “Control.” But “Pro Nails” topped the show. “You ladies remember when you went to prom just because you wanted to dress up like a bride and get your nails did?” she asked, by way of introducing the track, and at least one quarterback-shaped dude hollered back in response. Earlier that night, Cool Kids echoed the same Eighties-style vibe as Kid Sister, adhering to the golden rule of old-school hip-hop: As one journalist in the crowd put it, “When in doubt, rap faster.” While a video screen mashed up Muppet Babies footage with clips from Michael Jordan-era Bulls games, the Chicago duo kicked things off by asking everyone to shake their key rings to their version of LL Cool J’s “Jingling Baby,” moved on to the M/A/R/R/S-sampling “Pump Up the Volume,” and even played a track called “88,” where they bragged about taking things back to the days of acid-washed jeans. At nineteen years old, the group’s MCs, Chuck and Mikey, are probably too young to root their nostalgia in that part of the past. But their fresh, stripped-down sound definitely feels like it has a future. [Photo: Dziekan/Retna]

Published: 2007-10-19 Provider: Rolling Stone Keywords: Rock News, CMJ

Marcia Cross and Eden shop at Shabby Chic and Bloomingdale's

Actress Marcia Cross, 45, takes one of her fraternal twin daughters, Eden, 10 months, shopping at Shabby Chic on Montana Avenue on Tuesday. Marcia later headed to the Westfield shopping mall in Century City, and returned with bags from Bloomingdale's. Photos by Pacific Coast News. Continue reading for the gear and fashion round up. Marcia wears a Baby Bjorn Active in sporty black/red ($100). Marcia's Bjorn is covered with a Baby Bella Maya Tangerine Dream slipcover ($46).Eden wears Pedipeds in Isabella red patent ($30).

Published: 2007-12-05 Provider: Celebrity Baby Blog Keywords: Baby photos, Fashion, Gear and other stuff, Multiples

Marcia Cross and Eden out on Monday

Actress Marcia Cross, 45, and daughter Eden, 7 months, made a quick run to the store on Monday in Brentwood. Marcia and Tom wear Baby Bjorn Active in sporty black/red ($100). Marcia's Bjorn is covered with a Baby Bella Maya Tangerine Dream slipcover ($46).

Published: 2007-10-02 Provider: Celebrity Baby Blog Keywords: Baby photos, Gear and other stuff, Multiples, Eden Mahoney, Marcia Cross

Marcia Cross and the twins on Monday

Actress Marcia Cross, 45, takes out twins Eden and Savannah, 5 months, with the help of two nannies? friends? on Monday in Santa Monica. Photos by Flynet. Click below for the gear roundup. The girls wear Hanna Andersson Swedish moccasins in pale peony ($18). Marcia and and friend wear Baby Bjorn Active in sporty black/red ($100). The friend's Bjorn is covered with a Baby Bella Maya Tangerine Dream slipcover ($46). Marcia's Bjorn is covered with a Baby Bella Maya Ocean Mist slipcover ($46).

Published: 2007-07-24 Provider: Celebrity Baby Blog Keywords: Baby photos, Babywearing, Fashion, Gear and other stuff, Multiples, Marcia Cross

Marcia Cross and Eden at the farmer's market

Actress Marcia Cross, 45, and one of her twins, Eden, 4 months, were spotted at the farmer's market on Sunday. Photos by Flynet. Marcia wears a Baby Bjorn Active in sporty black/red ($100). Marcia's Bjorn is covered with a Baby Bella Maya Tangerine Dream slipcover ($46).

Published: 2007-07-16 Provider: Celebrity Baby Blog Keywords: Baby photos, Babywearing, Gear and other stuff, Multiples, Eden Mahoney, Marcia Cross

Marcia Cross and twins at the farmer's market

Actress Marcia Cross, 45, and her twins, Eden and Savannah, 4 months, were spotted at the farmer's market on Sunday. Marcia carried Eden while Savannah took a ride in the stroller. Photos by INF; Flynet. Marcia wears a Baby Bjorn Active in sporty black/red ($100). Marcia's Bjorn is covered with a Baby Bella Maya Tangerine Dream slipcover ($46). The stroller is a Maclaren twin techno in crimson/gray ($300). Please help us with the babies' outfits!

Published: 2007-07-16 Provider: Celebrity Baby Blog Keywords: Baby photos, Babywearing, Gear and other stuff, Multiples, Eden Mahoney, Marcia Cross

Marcia Cross out with daughter

Marcia Cross toted one of her twin girls out for a walk in Santa Monica, Calif. on May 24. Eden and Savannah are 3-months-old. Source: US Weekly, June 11 issue, pg 27 Marcia wears a Baby Bjorn Active in sporty black/red ($100). The Bjorn is covered with a Baby Bella Maya Tangerine Dream slipcover ($46).

Published: 2007-05-31 Provider: Celebrity Baby Blog Keywords: Baby photos, Babywearing, Gear and other stuff, Multiples, Baby Bella Maya, Baby Bjorn, Eden Mahoney, Marcia Cross, Savannah Mahoney

Marcia Cross and Tom Mahoney share a smooch

Actress Marcia Cross, 45, and her husband Tom Mahoney sneak in a smooch above the heads of their fraternal twin daughters Savannah and Eden, 5 months, while out on Saturday. An additional photo is at x17 Online. Photos by x17; specifically for use on the Celebrity Baby Blog, Inc only. Use on other sites is prohibited without purchase. Click below for the gear roundup. Marcia and Tom wear Baby Bjorn Active in sporty black/red ($100). Marcia's Bjorn is covered with a Baby Bella Maya Tangerine Dream slipcover ($46). Tom's Bjorn is covered with a Baby Bella Maya Ocean Mist slipcover ($46).

Published: 2007-08-01 Provider: Celebrity Baby Blog Keywords: Baby photos, Babywearing, Celebrity Dads, Gear and other stuff, Multiples, Eden Mahoney, Marcia Cross, Savannah Mahoney

Marcia Cross and Eden out on Sunday

Marcia Cross, 45, gives the paparazzi a peek at one of her twins (given the nose, we think it's Eden, 3 1/2 months) on a walk through Montana Avenue in Santa Monica. Marcia did some shopping at Babystyle and grabbed a coffee at Peets before checking out all the cute baby gear on the ritzy street. Photo by Kevin Perkins for Pacific Coast News. Eden wears Robeez Yorkshire Terrier in bubblegum pink ($26). Click below for info on her carrier. Marcia wears a Baby Bjorn Active in sporty black/red ($100). The Bjorn is covered with a Baby Bella Maya Tangerine Dream slipcover ($46).

Published: 2007-06-08 Provider: Celebrity Baby Blog Keywords: Baby photos, Babywearing, Fashion, Gear and other stuff, Multiples, Baby Bella Maya, Baby Bjorn, Eden Mahoney, Marcia Cross, multiples, Robeez, twins

Marcia Cross and Tom Mahoney carry their babies in Baby Bella Maya style

Marcia Cross and her husband Tom Mahoney made their first public outing with their daughters a stylish one with help from Baby Bella Maya, the creator of designer slip covers for baby front pack carriers. Marcia carried one of the girls in Baby Bella Maya’s Tangerine Dream cover and Tom carried the other in Ocean Mist. Both covers are part of Baby Bella Maya’s couture line and retail for $46 at www.babybellamaya.com. Created by Marta Sala-Rothwell when her own search for a cover for her carrier left her empty-handed, Baby Bella Baby’s covers combine function and style. Soft fabric makes the slip covers comfortable for babies and a variety of beautiful fabrics give parents an easy way to stay fashionable with babies on their chests. For ultimate convenience, the machine-washable covers are also reversible. If your baby has an accident while out and about, the cover can be easily removed, turned inside out and slipped back on the carrier to conceal the spit up or other baby mishap. Offered in a variety of fabrics, from silk to faux mink to camouflage, Baby Bella Maya covers compliment any outfit and coordinating blankets and adorable Mary Jane-style booties are available to complete the look.  They also offer coordinating car seat covers. Exclusively for Celebrity Baby Blog Readers: Save 15% discount on all orders through June 20 when you use coupon code BBM507 at checkout.

Published: 2007-05-24 Provider: Celebrity Baby Blog Keywords: Gear and other stuff