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• Carnie Wilson is a singer and a television host. Wilson co-founded the 1990s pop group Wilson Phillips, whose hits included "Hold On" and "You're In Love."

  Wilson gave birth to a baby girl, Luciana Bella, on June 12, 2009. This is the second child for Wilson and husband Rob Bonfiglio.People: It's a Girl for Carnie Wilson! (June 15, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: April 29, 1968
  2. Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
  3. Father is Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys
  4. 1989: Co-founded Wilson Phillips
  5. 1995-1996: Hosted the talk show, Carnie!
  6. August 1999: Underwent gastric bypass surgery
  7. 2000: Married Rob Bonfiglio
  8. 2003: Posed for Playboy
  9. 2008: Cast member of CMT's Gone Country
  10. November 2008: Announced second pregnancy
  11. June 12, 2009: Gave birth to baby Luciana

• Second Pregnancy

  Wilson and husband Rob Bonfiglio's second child was due in June 2009. Wilson revealed the baby's name, stating, "It's Luciana, but we'll call her Lucy. Isn't that great?" Wilson made this comment about her pregnancy, "I love being 40 and pregnant. It rocks! I am Fertile Myrtle, you could say." Wilson gave birth to her baby girl on June 12, 2009. She and Bonfiglio also have a daughter named Lola Sofia, born in April 2005.People: Expectant Mom Carnie Wilson Reveals Baby's Name (January 13, 2009)

• The Newlywed Game

  In February 2009, Wilson was announced as the new host for GSN's The Newlywed Game. She is scheduled to host 40 episodes of the game show.MercuryNews.com: Carnie Wilson to host GSN's 'The Newlywed Game'

• Carnie Wilson Quotes

  "It is very hard being in the public eye, being scrutinized for every pound. They're saying I'm going to have liposuction, another gastric bypass to have a baby. It's laughable."US Weekly: I Have Not Gained 79 Pounds! (March 27, 2008)

  "A gastric bypass patient needs follow rules. I fell off the bandwagon when I was pregnant... my eating habits changed. For me, it was about snacking. Somebody can consume a certain amount of calories, and if they don't burn the calories, that equals weight gain."US Weekly: I Have Not Gained 79 Pounds! (March 27, 2008)

  "I am committed to my daughter. I want to be a light of hope for her. [I'm not saying] you need to be a size 6, you need to be healthy. That is the message I want to give to her."US Weekly: I Have Not Gained 79 Pounds! (March 27, 2008)

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