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Hold still mom! Liam Aaron McDermott, 2, uses Tori Spelling as his own personal sand castle while enjoying a day at the Silver Spoon Beach House on Wednesday in Malibu, Calif.

Tori, husband Dean McDermott, Liam and daughter Stella Doreen, 1, played in the sand and surf — the parents tried paddle boarding as well! — before heading home.

Catch the family’s reality show, Home Sweet Hollywood, Tuesday nights at 10 on Oxygen.

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Hey baby! Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale, 10 months, enjoyed a bite of fro-yo courtesy parents Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani while out in New York City on Sunday.

Big brother Kingston James McGregor, 3, enjoyed his own Fruit Loops-topped cup — with a little help from his nanny!

The family was in the city while No Doubt played two shows in the area. They’ve now separated again — Gavin is in London while Gwen continues to tour the country with her band.

Kingston rides in a Brio Go in Blue (£500).

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Where some Hollywood stars may shy away from their celebrity status, Russell Simmons is all about embracing the fame for a good cause.

“Celebrity is valuable,” he tells JET in their July issue. “You can use it to benefit others.”

While Russell stays true to his word with his dedication to countless charity projects, he is equally as determined to instill the same qualities in his daughters Ming Lee, 9, and Aoki Lee, 6 ½.

“I tell them that giving is part of your receiving process; life is about giving.”

The girls witness a great example of giving when it comes to the relationship between their father and mom Kimora Lee Simmons.

When the couple divorced last year, Kimora was granted sole custody of the children with Russell entitled to visitation; however, the two have been known to make a few adjustments to the schedule.

“Obviously we have an arrangement, but Kimora is very gracious when it comes to the children,” he shares. “Whenever there is something special, additional days that I want, she is very accommodating.”

With Ming and Aoki living in Los Angeles with Kimora, the doting dad is thrilled when he has the chance to visit California and spend time with his girls — so much so, he laughs, that the trio often forgo their extracurricular activities, much to Kimora’s chagrin!

“They have so many activities, I admit when I have them, we cancel activities and do special stuff. Kimora gets upset when we do that, but we try not to do that too often.”

Now, full swing into summer, Russell reveals that the kids spend most of the weekends with him in New York. During that time, it is his youngest daughter Aoki who keeps the proud papa constantly on his toes! “[She] loves the stage,” he says. “When she has a chance to make a speech, no matter where it is, she can’t wait.”

The same, however, does not ring true for Ming. “[She] is a little more shy, more of an artist. She is a painter; she is not too much into the stage, although she can perform,” Russell notes.

“They are both in front of the camera so often, but it is work for her.”

The girls recently became big sisters when Kimora and actor Djimon Hounsou welcomed their first child together, son Kenzo Lee. Despite finding new partners in life — Russell is dating model Noemie Lenoir, and hopes to one day expand his brood — the two remain devoted to their children. “Kimora and I talk about pretty much everything,” he explains. “We are the best of friends. And that’s very helpful to the girls.” The friendship even extends to Djimon!

“We talk a little bit, of course. We talk about fatherhood and his experiences and everything. I hope to make a movie with him soon. He is a very calm, sweet person and a great stabilizing force in the way things have been between me and Kimora, so that’s great.”

Source: JET; July 6-13 issue

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Fun in the sun! A newly-brunette Britney Spears and sons Sean Preston, 3 ½, and Jayden James, 2 ½, stay shaded in Marina del Rey, Calif., on Tuesday. The pop singer and her boys reportedly enjoyed a day of fun, going for a boat ride and doing some shopping with a bodyguard in tow.

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Psst! Denise Richards leans over to fill daughter Lola Rose, 4, in on something special while decorating cupcakes at the EB Medical Research Foundation picnic on Sunday in Malibu, Calif.

Where was big sister Sam, 5? Home sick! “Sami stayed home with my dad, she caught Lola’s cold,” Denise Tweeted. “Lola and I had a lovely afternoon…”

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Happy Birthday! Actress Leah Remini and daughter Sofia Bella celebrated their birthdays — mom’s 39th, daughter’s 5th — with a trip to Disneyland!

Here, Sofia and Leah pose with dad Angelo Pagan on the Dumbo flying elephants ride at the Anaheim, Calif., park on June 20th.

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Strike a pose! Six-year-old Rowan Francis Henchy — sporting braids! — is an old pro, while little sister Grier Hammond wasn’t quite so sure at Sunday’s EB Medical Research Foundation picnic in Malibu, Calif.

Mom Brooke Shields says she appreciates her 3-year-old’s resolve!

“When I try to get [Grier] to do tricks, she’ll say ‘No, I cannot.’ Just flat out,” Brooke recently explained. “I never even said that. I should learn from her. It’s a big thing, especially in Hollywood, to say ‘No I’m not comfortable with that, no I cannot.’ I learn from her. They’re their own people. I don’t think they have the patience for it; They’re very theatrical and very dramatic, but all kids are.”

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Look at that shy smile! Wyatt Steven Crow cuddles close to mom Sheryl Crow as they arrived at the EB Medical Research Foundation picnic on Sunday in Malibu, Calif.

The 2-year-old may look sweet here, but don’t let him fool you! Sheryl, 47, says her son is just like any other toddler his age!

“[He is] testing his boundaries and throwing mock tantrums. I find it so difficult not to laugh when he does this,” the singer shares. “I do everything I can to show him I’m taking it seriously because he is so dramatic.”

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Gavin Rossdale has his hands full — crossing a busy New York City intersection while carrying precious cargo — 3-year-old son Kingston James McGregor, coffee and Yogurberry frozen yogurt!

The pair were relaxing in the Big Apple on Saturday before heading out to Long Island for Gwen Stefani’s show with No Doubt.

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Take me out to the ball game! Richard Gere and his son Homer James Jigme, 9, were spotted in the New York Yankees dugout on Saturday, prior to the start of the Mets vs. Yankees game at Citi Field in Queens.

Homer, who is named after Richard’s father, is the only child for the actor. Wife Carey Lowell also has a daughter Hannah, 19, from her marriage to Griffin Dunne.