Top of the Morning: Ara Mina and Patrick Meneses Settle Differences For Daughter Amanda's 1st Birthday

1. Ara Mina and Patrick Meneses remain friends for daughter Amanda

Ara Mina and Patrick Meneses settled their difference for their daughter Amanda Gabrielle's first birthday on December 17. The birthday party was held at the Greenmeadows clubhouse in Quezon CIty, with over 300 guests in attendance. Earlier this year, it was reported that the new parents are having trouble in their relationship, and Ara said that they are good friends. "I don't know kung anong meron kami. Pero ano, okay kami," she said. Ara added, "Basta kay Amanda, ano, e, wala kaming alinlangan." Since Ara is breastfeeding, whenever Patrick would spend time with Amanda, Ara is also with them. However, Amanda tops of their list of priorities. (pep.ph) 

2. Alyanna Martinez is engaged

The daughter of Albert and the late Liezel Martinez is engaged to her long-term boyfriend photographer Roy Macam. The stylist to the stars flaunted her engagement ring with the base camp of Mount Everest as a backdrop for their celebrations. It seemed to be the highlight of her adventure: she arrived at the base camp on her 30th birthday and got engaged soon after. She said she's super excited to start the new chapter in her life. Congratulations! (inquirer.net)

3. Happy Christmas from the Royal Family 

Photo by Chris Jelf/Kensington Palace via people.com

Kensington Palace released the royal family's holiday photo to greet everyone a Merry Christmas. Prince George and Princess Charlotte, alongside their parents the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are all smiles in the photo. Prince William and Kate said that they "are hugely appreciative of all the warm messages they received about their family this year and are very much looking forward to their first Christmas as a family of four." (people.com) 

4. Watch: First "Storks" trailer

Warner Bros released an announcement trailer for the studio's new animation film entitled "Storks." The movie is about how the storks have perfected the art of delivering babies to couples, or so the lead stork says. Andy Samberg and Kelsey Grammar lead the voice actors for the movie. The original story was written by Nicholas Stoller ("Neighbors") and together with Doug Sweetland (Oscar-nominated short "Presto") co-directed the movie. "Storks" will open in cinemas on September 2016. (gmanetwork.com) 

5. Tom Arnold is a dad again!
Funny man and "Sin City Saints" star Tom Arnold has welcomed his second child, a daughter with wife Ashley, on December 18. Daughter Quinn Sophie Arnold weighed 7 pounds and 9 ounces and measured 22 inches long when she came into theiw world. She joins her big brother Jax Copeland, who 2 years old. "Our second miracle has arrived and she is perfect," the couple told People. The couple are very thankful for another addition to their familt. They had difficulty conceiving prior to having their son, so the news of another baby months back is really a big blessing. Congratulations! (people.com)