She’s only three years old, but little Matilda Ledger is in queue to add a gold male accessory to her toy chest. Check that: an Oscar, darling.

While she won’t be adding it just yet – after all, the offspring of Michelle Williams and the late Heath Ledger must first turn 18 – the bittersweet award her father won for Best Supporting Actor will be hers to cherish forever.

The scene was the 81st Academy Awards. There didn’t seem to be a dry eye in the Kodak Theater. And rightly so. As he owned the character “Joker” in the Dark Knight, Ledger’s performance was infallible and downright frightening. His family accepted the award on his behalf and during the speech (was it just me or did Heath bear a striking resemblance to his dad?), the warmth of his family and solace in their words made it hard to believe it’s been one short year since Heath’s untimely death.

Even more unfathomable? Trying to figure out what new theatrical heights the deceased actor could have climbed. Now, as Michelle Williams forges ahead raising their daughter, Matilda, there is at least some comfort in hoping that his playful, mischievous, energetic ways will be embodied in her.

What do you think? Should Matilda get the Oscar or should perhaps his parents and sister get to enjoy it, too?

Remember the former First Lady Nancy Reagan and her “Just Say No” campaign to drugs from the ’80s? Please nod with me in agreement even if you can’t recall or if you’re too young to remember.

There, that’s better.

Well, the campaign aimed to help kids stay off drugs by saying no and not acquiescing to various offers. (Ooh, acquiescing – good SAT word!)

Pop sensation, fashion designer, activist, and rebel rouser Lily Allen has done it again… as in the open mouth, insert foot phenomenon. The 23-year-old was quoted as saying, “Parents should say, ‘Drugs might seem fun, but they do funny things to your brain. Some people react to it good, some don’t. Try it and see what you think.’”

Okay, there are several things wrong with this picture. First of all, please use proper English. Secondly and more importantly, please tell us you did not just condone the drug experimentation, in particular ecstasy! Lily’s actually making a public statement that parents should specifically tell their children to try drugs and then check out their reaction?! Wouldn’t that be like tempting a little kid with tons of candy knowing they’ll get high from the sugar and addicted to the chemicals but giving it to them anyway in the name of experimentation?

Granted, this statement is coming from an outspoken songstress who followed up by saying she would be a pill popper and not a heroin addict if she wasn’t a celebutante.

All we know is this: no celebrity should ever condone the message that drugs should be taken when talking to your kids.

So, what are your thoughts – is it okay for parents to tell their kids to just say yes?

Ah, to be in the public eye. This, of course, means you’re photographed on the red carpet, on the beach in your bikini, and quoted saying very personal things.

Case in point: Tori Spelling, reality star actress and 90210 alum, confessed on the Today Show that it’s crazy having two kids in diapers at the same time. (Yeah, like we think she really changes all of the diapers and doesn’t have a nanny do the dirty work? But, alas, that’s a whole other blog post. More to come lat-ah!)

Tori dished about her 22-month-old son, Liam. He’s the BMOC now. Yes, my friends, this means only one thing: he’s upgrading from a diaper to the elusive toilet. Tori explains, “He’s the big man on campus. He’s going through potty training which is a whole new world for me.”

Here’s her game plan: factoring in her tyke’s obsession with the film Cars, she’s counting on Pull-Ups to help with the transition. Lucky for her, there are Pull-Ups with car designs (seriously, could they get any cuter?), even though he’s been known to drop trou to show adults his affinity for his car Pull-Ups.

While the mama is potty training her little man, like most working moms she is hoping the “test drives” Liam does with the restroom will ultimately land him a full-time gig in the driver’s seat… better known as the loo.

When it comes to potty training your tot, what clever gimmicks did you use to “promote” your kid to Porcelain God status?

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When you’re a celeb, there’s a certain - how shall we put this? – “baggage” that comes with the territory of being recognized 24/7.

Going to Starbucks in your sweatpants? Well, you’ll likely be photographed. Partying it up with Paris Hilton ’til all hours of the night? That’ll make the gossip rags, too. But when it comes to tragedies and coping with sad personal news, we can’t imagine anything worse than having to grieve in the public eye.

Coronation Street and Hollyoaks stars Kym Marsh and Jamie Lomas are experiencing this firsthand. Their son, Archie Jay Lomas, passed away after his premature delivery at 22-weeks gestation. The couple issued this statement: “Archie is our beautiful angel and we will miss him so much.”

Archie was due in June, so the couple is dealing with the emotions that went from a happy pregnancy to an unfortunate sad ending. The couple have children from previous relationships: Kym has a 13-year-old son, David, and 10-year-old daughter, Emily. Jamie has a two-year-old son, Billy.

We can’t imagine having to issue a statement about dealing with a personal loss. Although some may argue that celebrities must deal with both the good and bad news of being in the public eye, it still seems odd to have everyone know about both your triumphs and your tragedies.

What do you think – should celeb couples have privacy during personal times or should they just expect it to be part of the territory?

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A few weeks ago, the name Nadya Suleman would have been a relatively unknown moniker. Well, eight children and one publicist later, her name is making headlines around the country.

Consider this: the unemployed 33-year-old single mom has six other children. Yes, folks that would be a total of 14 for her baseball team and pitching staff! Um, I mean, family.

Is it a miracle and blessed event that all eight children were born on January 26 and are still alive? You bet. While they’re still at the local hospital, news reports indicate that they should be going home soon.

Here’s what is really skanky about the story: it seems to be irresponsible. The mom of 14 has supported her six other kids with $490 each month in food stamps. She estimated her in vitro fertilization procedures were a costly $100,000. By working double shifts and using money from a disability award, she was able to save for the treatments.

While the miracle of life should not be overlooked, doesn’t it seem a bit selfish that the mom of six has now brought eight new lives into this planet without the ability to properly feed and shelter them? Alas, the next step was inevitable: she created a website asking for donations.

With all the recent news about companies seeking bailouts, it seems this mom has been thrust into the spotlight trying to get a bailout of her own.

So, what do you think about the family of 15 - is the single mom being resourceful or has she crossed the line?

Emily and Jacob and Ethan, oh my! According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, the most recent list of popular baby names includes soothing-sounding names like Ava, Hannah, Joshua, and William. You can almost picture the pink ballet slipper or powder blue nursery with the hanging mobile nestled above the crib as their name is embroidered on their baby blankets.

Mobile music now comes to a screeching halt! Enter Bronx Mowgli, Mars, and Zuma Nesta Rock. Interestingly enough, the children of Ashlee Simpson/Pete Wentz, Erykah Badu, and Gwen Stefani/Gavin Rossdale respectively, did not make the SSA list – shocking. They don’t make our list either, unless of course you call it the D-List. Ouch! (We’re just sayin’.)

This causes us to pause with despair: in a celeb world full of eccentric names like Angelina, Reese, and Liev, their kids’ names are getting weirder and harder to stomach. Would you even name a precious little puppy Zahara let alone a newborn? Baby naming is the first big parenting decision and, unfortunately, some celebs fall flat in this department.

Case in point: when rockers Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz announced their son’s birth to the world, they simultaneously announced one of New York’s five boroughs. As in da Bronx.

As for the purpose of such unforgettable names, we realize the importance of naming your babe something distinct so they don’t run around the playground among dozens of Jennifers and Brians. We also can’t help but think of the OTT (over-the-top) names which have emerged from the celebrity stork. There seems to be a fine line in between. For example, take Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck and their dimpled cutie Violet and newborn Seraphina. Are they unique names? You bet. Do you cringe when you say it out loud? No way.

Whether these rather unique names mean they’ll be picked on by other kids or they’ll never have a normal nickname either (seriously, how do you truncate Mars? Better yet, what’s the gender? FYI – it’s a girl), we just wish celebs would start naming their children less wacky monikers from outer space.

So, what do you think of this eccentric baby naming trend — cute or crazy?

She’s hip. She’s happening. She’s so very now. She’s our nation’s First Lady. When it comes to parenting, how does the newly minted celebutant rule her roost?

Very carefully, dah-ling. Michelle Obama has diligently ensured that 10-year-old Malia and seven-year-old Sasha have a seamless transition from Chicago to the White House. In fact, the newly transplanted Washingtonians better get used to making their beds: Mom-in-Charge specifically told the staff to deliberately not make the girls’ beds.

Yes, that’s right. The Obama girls still do chores in the White House. As in pour their own milk, go to bed at a decent hour, eat healthy and, as their dad, our Commander-in-Chief says, they’ll “scoop the poop.” (Once they get their puppy, that is.)

Now that they’re settling into a routine, the First Lady is also attempting to keep their sense of privacy. Case in point: When Ty, the makers of Beanie Babies, created Malia and Sasha dolls, she released a statement indicating her disappointment with the toymaker for capitalizing on two private citizens.

Net net: When it comes to the First Family, Michelle Obama keeps her energetic daughters in line and grounded. (Sidebar: Wonder if they’ve ever been grounded? Something tells us, perhaps, yes?) Anyway, we wonder how Hollywood moms could learn a lesson or two from the disciplinarian. Instead of cashing in on the tabloids by selling their very own exclusive baby pics (even though they donate money to charity, but still…) or going on a reality TV show (ahem, Denise Richards), one thing’s for sure… We give the First Lady props for her parenting prowess.

What’s your opinion: Michelle Obama — one cool Mama?