Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon getting well-wishes from celebrities on the birth of the twins

BY KATHLEEN PERRICONE DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon's twins aren't even a day old and already they're getting attention from some of the biggest names in the business. The singer, who gave birth to a boy and a girl on Saturday -- her and Cannon's fourth wedding anniversary -- has been re-tweeting the well-wishes she's received -- and there are a lot.

"Congratulations Mariah & Nick!!!!!!!!!," wrote a clearly excited Nicki Minaj. "The twins have finally landed on earth!!! Yaaayyyyy!!!!! @MariahCarey mmmuuuuaaahhhh!!!!!!"

From Carey's longtime producer Jermaine Dupre: "CONGRATS!!! to Nick and @mariahcarey,on the birth of a baby girl and boy."

"Congrats Mr and Mrs Cannon on ur twin babies!!," wrote a member of the R&B group, Boyz II Men.

"Look forward to sleepless nights for the next few weeks, trust me lol!" Even fellow mommy-to-be Alyssa Milano sent the couple her love by re-tweeting their birth announcement and adding "Congrats!"

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White House Correspondents Dinner: Obama Takes On Trump, Birthers, The Media, And More (VIDEO)

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama exercised his revenge Saturday after weeks of attacks from his would-be Republican challenger

Donald Trump, joking that the billionaire businessman could bring change to the White House, transforming it from a stately mansion into a tacky casino with a whirlpool in the garden.

With Trump in attendance, Obama used the White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner to mock the reality TV star's presidential ambitions. The president said Trump has shown the acumen of a future president, from firing Gary Busey on a recent episode of "Celebrity Apprentice" to focusing so much time on conspiracy theories about Obama's birthplace.

After a week when Obama released his long-form Hawaii birth certificate, he said Trump could now focus on the serious issues, from whether the moon landing actually happened to "where are Biggie and Tupac?"

But then - Seth Meyer (SNL Comedian) took the stage. Donald Trump served as perhaps Meyers' biggest victim of the night. The comedian taunted him for his potential presidential candidacy, saying, "Donald Trump has said he's running for president as a Republican -- which is surprising because I thought he was running as a joke." He also teased Trump for his involvement with the Miss USA pageant, sneaking in a subtle jab at Sarah Palin: "Donald Trump owns the Miss USA pageant, which is great for Republicans because it will streamline their search for a vice president." Trump, needless to say, did not appear to crack a smile.

While complimenting the First Lady on her dashing looks, Meyers blasted the president for appearing to age quickly over the past two years. "If your hair gets any whiter, the Tea Party is going to endorse it," he quipped. Seizing on Obama's sinking approval ratings, Meyers added, "I'll tell you who could beat you: 2008 Barack Obama. You would have loved him."

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Week in Review: May 1 (with love thrown towards road trips)

I've led quite the charmed life, in truth. Sure, there were a few miserable years in middle school. A teenybopper heartbreak. The loss of close relatives.  I might not be rich - not financially, anyway - but I have a lot to be grateful for. Between the kids, the husband, the friends, the house, the closet clogged full of vintage, I'm pretty much a fat cat, livin' large and such.

But two years ago, I was withering away in dark times. See, I was living in Iowa. Iowa in and of itself is a lovely place. Green and lush in summer, populated by kindly people who drive below the speed limit and pickle their own vegetables and bring over homemade soup when you're sick, it's a laid-back state that emphasizes family values and simpler times. It's also cold as a witches tit. It's so cold that fog freezes. And it's so snowy that you'll go through TWO snowblowers before the winter's done. Basically, Iowa made me her bitch. Just one December there transformed me from a happy-hearted free spirit into a whimpering, shivering, whining crankapotamus.

While there are wonderful things about living in the Midwest, I am just not cut out to be a small town country suburban mom. I don't drive a pickup. I hate to garden. I have a proclivity towards driving a minimum of ten miles over the speed limit. I don't know the first thing about making casseroles. And I'm not a fan of scrapbook parties. Along with PTA involvement and book clubs centered around Christian novels, these all seem to be necessary requirements for moms out in Iowa. Despite my best efforts, I would never quite fit in.

Blessedly, life here in Dallas suits me quite nicely. The Dallas-Fort Wort area is enormous, populated by a diverse section of people, and houses an extensive number of smaller neighborhoods all within driving distance. So during the week, I take a lot of road trips. And road trips make me extraordinarily happy. I love driving to a Goodwill that hasn't been stripped clean by hipsters. I cackle over roadside shops with the words "stuff" or "junk" in their name. And there's nothing better than pulling in to a little country restaurant, ordering a basket of fried pickles, and eavesdropping on the heated conversations between old men in overalls.

Mostly, though, I really love when I catch sight of something I don't always get to see. Such as the 1940's pickup with a tempting for sale sign on the dash. 

Or a farmer's market with rows of fresh homegrown veggies.

Or a gas station selling cheesesteaks. Which is probably the very last food I would EVER consider purchasing at a gas station.

What are some simple things about your town that make you happy? In what ways do you lead a charmed life?

While you're pondering those questions, here's what went down on Dress With Courage this week:

• Wondered how cocktails in stores would alter the shopping experience;
• Explored Patricia Field's and Kotex's collaboration to celebrate our ladybits;
• Got to the bottom of my struggle with geting dressed in the moring;
• Delved into shopping for vintage online as part of my Thrifting 101 series.
• Answered questions regarding fitness for Fashion Beauty Friend Friday;
• Mentioned my inclusion in this week'd IFB Links a la Mode;
• and wrote a guest post for Kate of Divergent Musings on what not to pack for a trip.

And now, allow me to take a moment to welcome all my new followers:

Thank you so much for stopping by, and thank you even more for reading my inane and often rambling thoughts every day. You're amazeballs, and I intend to reward you with a giveaway soon. For realsies.

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