1. Gwen Stefani gave birth to a baby boy. She and rocker Gavin Rossdale named their son Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale. It goes without saying that little Zuma joins rank with Apple Martin, Pilot Inspektor Lee and Sage Moonblood Stallone. Sounds like an alcoholic energy drink.

2. I don’t know how I missed this, but apparently Britney Spears gave an interview to OK! Magazine about how she’s shaped up since last year’s head shaving and public breakdown shenanigans. Bummer.

3. I understand the need to be original, but Rihanna’s boots really sort of irk me.

4. Do I really need to point out that buzz is dangerously heavy surrounding Obama veep watch. Since I am perhaps the only person who has not registered to receive a text alert of his pick, I’ll rest assured knowing the rest of the world will promptly let me know when the big news comes out.

P.S. … This guy has been sitting in Joe Biden’s driveway for the past two days.

5. Jerry Seinfield has been tapped to represent Microsoft — and battle it out with Apple — in a new ad campaign. Interesting pick, considering Seinfield peaked well before the 1990′s were over …