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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ms. Rachel is back—and she's singing entire episodes just for her newborn
Ms. Rachel may be known for singing 'Open Shut Them' to millions of toddlers around the world, (and we all know I'm a fan!) but these days, she's performing full episodes for an audience of one: her 3-month-old daughter, Susannah. In a rare and joy-filled interview with the beloved YouTube creator—whose real name is Rachel Griffin Accurso—opened up about life as a mom of two, how big brother Thomas is adjusting, and the emotional journey that brought baby Susannah into the world. 'She's such a smiley, happy baby,' Rachel said during the May 31 interview, where she was joined by her husband and creative partner, composer Aron Accurso. It's the first time we've heard much from Rachel since she quietly stepped away from her channel (which has over 15 million subscribers) earlier this year. At the time, she simply told fans there were 'some family things to attend to.' What she didn't share publicly then: she was deep in the sacred chaos of growing her family, this time, through surrogacy. 'We welcomed sweet baby Susannah into the world! We are so in love,' she wrote in an April 8 Instagram post, finally sharing her news. 'Sometimes timing isn't what you plan and the road to get there is bumpier than you expect, but when you hold your little ones you know… I'm meant to be your mama.' Related: Ms. Rachel welcomes baby girl via surrogate: 'I'm meant to be your mama' Rachel explained that, due to medical reasons, she was unable to carry this pregnancy herself. But thanks to the generosity of a surrogate, she and Aron were able to bring their daughter home—and build a forever bond with the woman who helped them get there. 'We were blessed to have a surrogate who gave us the most precious gift possible. We are now all family forever.' Now that she's in the thick of newborn life (again!), Rachel's using the tools she knows best: her voice and her joy. 'I had [Susannah] in front of me, and I was like, 'I want to sing her a song. Hmm, what should I sing?' And then I was like, 'Wait, this is my area,'' she laughed. 'I've been doing full episodes for her, just as myself!' It's an image many of us moms can relate to: middle-of-the-night feedings, soft lullabies, the desperate search for something that soothes. Except in this case, the something happens to be Rachel herself—arguably the most beloved baby whisperer on the internet. And while adjusting to life as a family of four comes with its own messy beauty, Rachel says her 7-year-old son Thomas is stepping into his new role with so much heart. 'Thomas is even changing diapers sometimes—except for no poopy ones,' she joked. 'He's given her a bottle, he's burped her. He's just the sweetest with her.' Susannah's name, too, is full of meaning. In another recent Today interview, Rachel revealed that her daughter is named after her own mom. 'My mom raised us with so much unconditional love and joy,' she said. 'She raised my sister and I as a single mom. I've always been in awe of her strength. She even built us an epic tree house all by herself!' Related: Grandma's hilarious attempt to compete with Ms. Rachel will have you cracking up So yes, the songs may be quieter for now. The set might be a living room. But the love? It's louder than ever. And for the millions of parents who've relied on Ms. Rachel's calming presence in the background of their own parenting journeys, it's comforting to know: she's living that journey right alongside us.
Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ozzy Osbourne has a surprising stage successor in the family belting out songs
Ozzy Osbourne daughter Kelly tells how he is a real softie with his grandchild, who might be chip off the old block Ozzy Osbourne may be retiring in a few weeks, but the family may have a successor to the stage. Daughter Kelly revealed that her two year old son Sidney is already belting out tunes. The TV host and singer revealed Black Sabbath rocker Ozzy gets serenaded by his grandson when he is babysitting her son with Slipknot rocker boyfriend Sid Wilson Kelly admitted that Ozzy and Sharon also allow Sidney to do as he wishes during baby sitting times munching through chocolate. Kelly revealed that she's seen Sidney vocalising to cartoons and also to Oz. Kelly said: "He does sing along to them and also to my dad. His favourites are Open Shut Them and Morning Finger." Kelly added that Sidney bonds with his grandparents by "eating chocolate and watching a lot of cartoons, especially anything with trucks, CocoMelon (youtube nursery rhymes), which drives me nuts and Bluey.' The TV personality added that Sidney is "best friends" with her dad, Ozzy Osbourne, 76, and he is a big softy away from his on stage persona. Kelly added: "Oh my God, they're best friends, so, my favourite time of the day is nighttime because [Sidney] leaves me and gets in bed with my mom and dad because I'm staying in their house right now while my house is getting ready. "And he goes and gets in bed with them and they have cartoon time together and it is the sweetest thing ever. I have to literally rip him out." She made those comments to People US as she attended the 32nd Annual Race to Erase MS Gala in Hollywood. The star-studded event, hosted by Caroline Rhea, featured performances by Robin Thicke, A Great Big World and Siedah Garrett. Kelly attended as a mark of support to brother Jack Osbourne, 39, who has multiple sclerosis. "Seeing what my brother goes through and how brave he is and just what an incredible human he is in spite of having relapsing and remitting MS, you would never know if he didn't choose to tell you,' she said. Kelly and Jack are expected in Birmingham this Summer to watch Ozzy play his final show on stage. Ozzy, who has Parkinson's disease, will play with Black Sabbath at Villa Park in the Back to the Beginning show on July 5. The all-day event in Birmingham, the city where the heavy rock pioneers formed in 1968, will also feature sets by a host of major metal bands including Metallica, Slayer and Alice In Chains. Money raised from the show will go to Parkinson's and children's charities.
