The baby arrived five weeks early, but Kim’s sister, Khloe Kardashian, assured everyone via Twitter that “mommy/baby are healthy and resting.”

It has been reported that Kim’s boyfriend, Kanye West, has not left her side since she went into labor, even skipping his album release listening party to be by Kim’s side.

The couple is staying tight lipped on the baby’s name, although it has been heavily rumored that the name will begin with the letter “K,” a Kardashian tradition.

The baby girl was born just in time for Kanye to experience his first Father’s Day! Congratulations to the happy couple!

-Kristina M. Dougherty, CWPhilly

Jean, who previously appeared on the CW show “America’s Next Top Model,” married Amell on December 25, 2012.

Amell, who plays Oliver Queen on “Arrow” told ET Canada he cannot wait to become a father. “I’m excited… no I’m not excited, I’m very excited!” He said. “I’m sure that nervous energy will accompany that eventually, but only in a positive way.”

The couple recently celebrated their nuptials again on May 26 in New Orleans. We’re thinking they knew they had something else to celebrate!

Congratulations to the happy couple!

<em>-Kristina M. Dougherty, CWPhilly</em>

Seattle Gymnastics Academy is teaming up with Woodland Park Zoo and The CW11 to give one (1) lucky winner a family 4 pack of tickets to see LeAnn Rimes LIVE at Zootunes plus 4 food vouchers to Woodland Park Zoo and a $50 gift certificate towards summer camp/classes from Seattle Gymnastics Academy!

To enter text “TUNES” to 84816 OR ENTER HERE

Make sure to visit the SEATTLE GYMNASTICS ACADEMY booth for free child-care at Zootunes!

For additional event and ticket info visit: www.zoo.org

Entries will be accepted from Monday, June 17 through Sunday June 23, 2013. One entry per text or e-mail per day, will be accepted. Come back tomorrow to enter for another chance to win!

Message and data rates may apply each text message sent or received as provided by your wireless rate plan. Text ‘HELP’ to 84816 for help. Text ‘STOP’ to 84816 to cancel.

OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES

This Is The End has all your favorite stars from the ACC (Apatow Comedy Clique) playing heightened versions of themselves partying down at James Franco’s new mansion in Hollywood. Many familiar celebrities are in attendance including an out of control party monster Michael Cera and pop star Rihanna. Everyone is enjoying the party except for poor Jay Baruchel who doesn’t feel he hit fits into the Hollywood lifestyle and just wants to reconnect with his old friend Seth Rogen. Unfortunately for Jay things get worse when the Biblical apocalypse decides to break out and he becomes trapped in Franco’s house with Jonah Hill, Craig Robinson, Danny McBride and his buddy Seth Rogen.

What’s great about This Is The End is it takes the apocalypse as a serious event that creates a ton of great laughs. The celebs may be rich and famous, but they are way too soft and aren’t equipped with the tools or the know how to survive. After the first 15 minute cameo filled party sequence, there could have been concern that This Is The End may have exhausted all their laughs before the end comes. That’s not the case. This Is The End‘s direction takes on a scary and violent turn where the tension, fear of death and isolation creates hilarious moments with the self-absorbed celebrities. You know this group of comedy actors can make you laugh, but the fact that co-directors Rogen and Evan Goldberg give the audience surprisingly well done special effects and action sequences takes This Is The End to the next level. The tense moments in This Is The End induce coughing fits of laughter throughout.

The special effects, action and story may be well done, but the actors buying into their satirical versions of themselves is what makes This Is The End one of the funniest and wild rides of the year. All the actors take criticisms of themselves whether its Rogen always playing the same guy in every movie, Franco’s weirdness or Hill’s turn to the dramatic side and play the knocks for laughs. Even all the actors and actresses that make cameos garner laughs even if it’s only one line or scene. Everybody buys in no matter how big or small their role is. The one standout in the film would be Danny McBride. His over the top, brash persona takes over every time he is involved in a scene whether it’s wasting food, discussions of masturbation or his fellow cast mates acting prowess. McBride’s role definitely generates some of the big laughs of This Is The End and steals the show.

Genre busters don’t always play out well (See Your Highness), but This Is The End is a gift from the genre busters heaven. The mix of laughs, scares, satire and action make it one the most enjoyable and smartest films of the year. I was a big fan of the Funny or Die short film Jay and Seth versus the Apocalypse which This Is The End is based on. So I was happy to see that Rogen and Baruchel’s friendship was still the heart of This Is The End. The film is an ensemble but If there was a main character, I would say it was Baruchel who is thrown into the mix as the forgotten star of this comedy troupe. He’s the straight man and conscience of the rollercoaster ride that is This Is The End. Hopefully Rogen has given his old friend a vehicle that will finally give him the stardom he so deserves. Overall, I give This Is The End 3 1/2 out of 4 totally biased Potatoes.

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Man of Steel is the familiar story of Clark Kent, but gives you a fresh take on the story without ruffling the capes of Superman purists. Man of Steel mixes the best parts of Superman and Superman II and combines them into a new experience that doesn’t feel repetitive like last year’s The Amazing Spiderman. The original Superman ideology is present with changes that provides the audience with a new perspective on the story of Earth’s foster alien Kal-El.

Zack Snyder’s visual directing style and sense of action makes Man of Steel the most exciting and visually pleasing Superman movie ever filmed. All the corniness from the old Superman films are gone and we are left with a troubled Clark Kent who can’t find his place in the world. Whatever decision Clark makes, there is always blowback from one side or another. This is not your father’s Superman who saves cats or helps an old lady cross the street. Henry Cavill’s Superman has more depth and will do whatever it takes to protect his country, planet and the people he loves. Cavill’s performance is a total 180 from Brandon Routh’s cardboard cut out personality. Even the fans that can’t let go of the image of Christopher Reeve should warm up to Cavill’s role as Superman.

The action and special effects were superb in Man of Steel, but it was the father/son dynamic with Clark and his biological and adoptive fathers that made the film special for me. We’re all aware of Krypton’s fate, but Russell Crowe’s Jor-El manages to be prevalent throughout the whole movie including a spectacular prologue with a totally different version of Krypton. No more glass crystals for this reboot. Although the role is small, the standout performance for me was Kevin Costner as Jonathan Kent. Costner’s portrayal makes you think about the decisions and choices you make in life to protect the ones you love. It’s a different version of Jonathan Kent that we are accustomed to, but his personality and actions drives Superman’s character development in Man of Steel. Great casting by Warner Bros. with the choices of Crowe and Costner.

My only complaint with Man of Steel would be climatic showdown with Zod (Michael Shannon).  Michael Shannon proves once again that no one can play intense crazy like him, but his fight scene with Superman is exhausting by the end of the sequence. I think they could have chopped ten minutes out of the super brawl, but the Transformers audience of today who craves more and more spectacle may have a differing opinion than my own.  Still Shannon’s Zod is the best Superman villain we have seen on-screen. Man of Steel is a great start to kicking off the new franchise that will hopefully lead us into a long-awaited Justice League movie. It seems Cavill, Snyder and a little mentoring from Christopher Nolan has the DC Universe moving in the right direction on the big screen. Overall, I give Man of Steel 3 1/2 out of 4 super potatoes.

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In the super short snippet, revealed via his website yesterday (June 12), Kanye is recording “I Am A God,” a yelp-filled ode to his holier than though status. Check out the clip below.

Though the clip is only 31-seconds, Rick Rubin manages to make a cameo. He’s seen lounging in his gym shorts as he jokes with Yeezy about the song’s line about stacking millions telling him, “To me it’s more relatable. More for the people.”

Related: Kanye West Debuts ‘Yeezus’ Tracks, Rails Against Radio At NYC’s Governors Ball

Earlier this week at a New York listening party for Yeezus, Kanye revealed that he had worked with Rubin, announcing that his mantra was, “What would Rick Rubin do?” In a recent interview with the New York Times, ‘Ye also revealed the humbling realization the producer helped him come to.

“I want to say that after working with Rick [Rubin], it humbled me to realize why I — even though I produced Watch the Throne; even though I produced Dark Fantasy — why I hadn’t won Album of the Year yet,” he told the paper.

As for the official Yeezus tracklist, though, that’s still a mystery. Yesterday, Def Jam refuted claims that a leaked list of songs was actually the real thing. A spokesperson for the label told Spin the 10-song tracklist was “close,” but did not elaborate on what exactly that meant.

Read more about Yeezus on Radio.com

Tickets are only available online for but selling fast for the remaining ZooTunes concerts:

John Prine with Kendel Carson & Dustin Bentall (6/23);

Huey Lewis and the News: SPORTS 30th Anniversary Tour (7/7);

John Hiatt & The Combo with Holly Williams (7/17);

An Evening with Randy Newman (7/24);

LeAnn Rimes (7/26);

Indigo Girls with Lindsay Fuller (7/30 & 7/31);

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with JJ Grey & Mofro (8/7);

Todd Snider’s Traveling Folk Show featuring: Shawn Mullins, Hayes Carll and Sarah Jarosz (8/11);

Loreena McKennitt (8/15). 

Concerts are festival seating and concert-goers are encouraged to spread out with blankets and low-backed folding chairs (maximum height allowed: 24” high). Outside alcohol is prohibited. 

BECU ZooTunes presented by Carter Subaru is a major source of revenue for the zoo providing support for the zoo’s quality animal care, engaging education programs and wildlife conservation. 

Additional sponsorship support for BECU ZooTunes presented by Carter Subaru is provided by: KMTT 103.7 The Mountain and The Seattle Times. 

WHEN:

Zoo gates open at 5:00 p.m. Concerts begin at 6:00 p.m. Concerts are held rain or shine—no ticket refunds.

WHERE:

All concerts take place in the North Meadow at Woodland Park Zoo. The North Meadow is near the West Entrance located at Phinney Ave. N. between N. 55^th St. and N. 56^th St. Additional entry is through the South Entrance at N. 50^th St. & Fremont Ave. N.

TICKETS:

Tickets are on sale online at www.zoo.org/zootunes. A $2 processing fee is added to all online ticket purchases. Ticket prices will include a $1 facility fee to fund maintenance of the zoo’s concert facilities. One child 12 and under per paid ticket is admitted free. Tickets sell out fast, so purchase early!

INFO:

For more information, call Woodland Park Zoo at 206.548.2500 option #7 or visit www.zoo.org/zootunes.

The 6/30 performance of Old Crow Medicine Show at BECU ZooTunes presented by Carter Subaru summer concert series has sold out.

Ian Somerhalder

Photo Credit: howtallis.blogspot.com

Ian Somerhalder was discovered in the small town of Covington, Louisiana and began his career as a model from age 10 – 13.  His parents were normal people; his mother, a massage therapist, and his father, a building contractor. Above is a picture from Somerhalder back in his modeling days when he was first testing the acting waters. Today, you can find Somerhalder Thursday nights on one of CW44′s top-rated shows, The Vampire Diaries.

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Nina Dobrev

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Nina Dobrev was born in Sofia, People’s Republic of Bulgaria and was raised in Toronto, Ontario. She took jazz, ballet, and gymnastics lessons at a young age. As she got older, she was very interested in acting, and she landed a big role on the popular teen TV show,Degrassi: The Next Generation. Above is a picture of Dobrev from her Degrassi days. Today, you can find Nina Thursday at 8pm on CW44′s The Vampire Diaries alongside Somerhalder.

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Rachel Bilson

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Rachel Bilson grew up in California. Her mother was a sex therapist and her dad was a writer, director, and producer (that could make for some interesting family dinners). Bilson went through some rough times at a young age. Her parents divorced when she was very young and she later experienced a tragic accident (that most people don’t know about). She was involved in a car accident which left her with severe migraines and some memory loss. After the accident, Bilson realized how precious life is, so she dedicated herself to learning piano. The picture above was taken in her high school days (around the time she began to love the instrument). Today, most people know her as “Summer” on The O.C. and now, you can catch Bilson on Hart of Dixie, Tuesdays at 8pm on CW44!

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Stephen Amell

Photo Credit: worldofwonder.net

Stephen Amell is a Canadian actor. He didn’t do much acting as a child, but about a decade ago, he starred in the American LGBT-oriented supernatural soap opera called Dante’s Cove. He had various, small acting roles until he was cast the lead role in The CW hit-series, Arrow. Above is a picture from Amell’s Dante’s Cove days. He sure hasn’t aged a bit and those pecks look as perfect as ever… Check out Arrow Wednesdays at 8pm on CW44!

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It’s interesting to see where our favorite CW stars were in the early years. These stars aren’t just actors. They’re musicians, models, gymnasts and soap stars.

A little blast from the past is always fun!

Ashley Damschen/ CW44 Tampa Bay

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The Vampire Diaries

Elena and Stefan

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Elena and Damon

Elena’s love life is  extremely complicated; she is always stuck between the love of two vampire brothers. On one side, she has her first love, Stefan. Stefan is someone who lets Elena make her own decisions, but when Elena became a vampire, Stefan couldn’t accept the new her and kept trying to “fix” her. On the other side, Damon makes her feel alive and he is a better person because of her, but Damon has done horrible things to the people he loves. It’s a hard decision because both men have good and bad sides. It is up to Elena decide who is her true love.

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Gossip Girl

Blair and Chuck

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Blair and Dan

Chuck and Blair have loved each other since the first season. There is no doubt that they were meant to be together, but they had a rocky relationships since the beginning. They both hurt one another. Dan and Blair couldn’t stand each other in the first few seasons, but in the fourth season a great friendship developed. They were there for each other and understood each other. This friendship turned into love in the fifth season. Dan was good to Blair, he always put her first. But Blair didn’t love Dan as much as he loved her. In the end, Blair picked Chuck but, of course, many of us would still love to see her with Dan.

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Hart of Dixie

Zoe and Wade

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Zoe and George

When Zoe moved to Blue Bell, she immediately had a connection with George. George is a sweet guy and he and Zoe have a lot in common. He is the guy Zoe has been looking for… but then Wade came into the picture. Wade and Zoe have amazing chemistry. He makes Zoe look at things from a different way and she makes him want to be someone better.

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All these girls have the difficult decision of choosing between two great men that love her.

All photos are property of The CW Network.

Ana Christina Sanchez/CW44 Tampa Bay