For those wondering why Mariah Carey recently tied the knot, children may be a part of the equation. The songbird recently wed Nick Cannon, who was engaged months ago to Selita Banks, and the couple is already considering children."It's part of the whole purpose of getting married," Carey told People (TWX) Magazine. "I'd just want our children to have the best childhood and upbringing they possibly could," she added. How much will child birth cost? Check out this story out this story on J.Lo's bills.

After five years, Liv Tyler and rocker hubby Royston Langdon called it quits. The couple confirmed with People that the two are separating but "devoted parents" to son Milo. A civil divorce might mean this couple doesn't need to know how to protect their assets.

For Americans suffering from the mortgage aid crisis there may be relief. On Thursday, the house tackled a package designed to help struggling home owners, according to The Wall Street Journal. However, the White House has threatened to veto the package.

Is 50 the new 20? Not so much but Madonna is kicking off her new tour the week after her birthday on August 23rd. The singer recently snagged the number 1 spot on Billboard with her recent album "Hard Candy", and now she's announced her tour dates for Europe and North America