25th August, 2008

Matthew McConaughey refuses to hire nanny for son Levi

Matthew McConaughey is reportedly refusing to hire a nanny for new son Levi.

The 'Fool's Gold' actor - who welcomed his first child with fiance Camila Alves into the world last month - is said to be determined to raise his son without any outside help, much to the distress of Brazilian model Camila.

A source said: "If Matt could breastfeed the bouncing baby himself, he would. The house is getting messier and neither Matt or Camila are getting much sleep. Camila wants to hire someone but Matthew strongly objects - he thinks at least for the first few months he and Camila should be the only ones caring for Levi."

Matthew recently revealed he hopes Levi grows up to be less "selfish" than himself.

He said: "Of all the aspects of my character my kid could inherit, I hope it's not my tendency to be selfish. I can be pretty selfish. That wouldn't be a good part of my personality to have."

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25th August, 2008

American Idol adds fourth judge to keep eye on Paula Abdul

In the biggest format change for "American Idol," producers have decided to add a fourth judge. She is Los Angeles Superior Court judge Linda Mellton who has seen her fair share of drug abuse cases over the last two decades. Judge Mellton will not only judge contestants, but she will also keep a close eye on Paula Abdul. Insiders say it was a desperate move on the producers' part to keep Paula "sober" and "drug-free" during the shows this season. "I think if you're sitting next to a criminal judge for an entire season, you're going to be acting a little different," said the insider.

Paula's erratic behavior isn't the only matter producers have been concerned with over the last few years. According to sources, Simon Cowell was the target of an intervention last month. Friends and family confronted Simon about his addiction to skin-tight shirts. Cowell has entered an addiction program.

"It's a tricky situation with that tight shirt addiction," said a source. "Matthew McConaughey had a tight shirt problem. He was cured, but look what happened to him."

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