Quickies: Wednesday, February 9 2011

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> Cynthia Nixon (left) and Christine Marinoni welcomed a new addition to their family on Monday. Marinoni gave birth to the couple's son, Max Ellington Nixon-Marinoni.

> Debra Messing must be missing her Will & Grace glory days. The actress has just signed on to star in Smash, a new NBC sitcom about a pair of friends mounting a Broadway musical. The show revolves around the musical's composer Tom, who is gay, and its lyricist Julia (Messing), who is somewhat against the idea of a Marilyn Monroe-themed production.

> Julia Roberts has accepted a decidedly less cuddly role: She will play The Evil Queen in the upcoming Brett Ratner-produced The Brothers Grimm: Snow White.

> Looking to get a jump on confessing your sins? Want to admit your wrongdoings while on the go? Confession: A Roman Catholic app, now available for $1.99, guides Catholics through the act via their cellphone.

> Who's the next Real Housewife of Beverly Hills? Sources say it might be Heidi Montag.