Megan Fox will not be returning to the franchise that put her on the map. The actress, 24, will not appear in Transformers 3. People.com released this statement for Fox’s rep, “Megan Fox will not be starring in Transformers 3. It was her decision not to return. She wishes the franchise the best.” Filming on the third installment is expected to begin July 2011, and Shia LaBeouf will reprise his role along with a new female lead as his love interest.
April’s edition of Fitness Magazine had a ‘Dinner in 20’ section, which is perfect for me! Between a full time job and running this blog, along with a busy social life and trying to keep up on my workouts and favorite TV shows, I don’t have much time (or patience) to cook a lot. So short, simple meals are the best for me. The one recipe that really caught my eye was Chicken BLT Salad with Buttermilk Dressing. A light, easy meal that is healthy at the same time, and it only takes 10 minutes to prep and 10 minutes to cook. Keep reading for the ingredients and the recipe that will serve 4. Ingredients: 4 slices lean turkey bacon 4 1-inch-thick slices ciabatta bread 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 garlic clove, halved 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk, well shaken 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise 2 teaspoons cider vinegar ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon minced garlic ¼ teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 cups tightly packed chopped romaine lettuce 2 cups roughly torn rotisserie chicken, skin removed Directions: 1. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-low heat, turning occasionally until lightly browned and beginning to crisp, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain. Crumble into large pieces. 2. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly brush the ciabetta slices with the olive oil and grill until just toasted, about 2 minutes per side. Lightly rub the cut garlic clove halves over the surface of each slice. Let the bread cool, then cut into 1-inhc cubes. 3. In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, minced garlic, salt, sugar and black pepper. Add the lettuce, tomatoes, chicken and croutons and half the bacon. Toss well. Transfer to plates and top each serving with some of the remaining bacon. Fitness Magazine reports this recipe has 295 calories, 28 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates, 11 g fat (2.8 g saturated) and 3 g fiber.
Amy Adams welcomed her first child, a girl, on Saturday, Usmagazine confirms. The actress named her Aviana Olea Legallo. This is the first child for Adams her fiancé Darren Legallo.
Drew Lachey and wife Lea have welcomed a baby boy, Usmagazine reports. The baby was born on Saturday, and was named Hudson Nicholas Lachey. This is the second child for the 98 Degrees singer; along with daughter Isabella, 4.
Sarah is a jaded wedding planner, helping couples create their special day while not believing in love after her college heartbreak. Bron, a hairdresser, is struggling while living with her over-demanding boyfriend and working at a salon where she clashes on every subject with her overbearing boss. And Elsa, a dressmaker, is painfully shy and would prefer to live life in the shadows. Together, these three women form a tight friendship, each trying to help one another with their issues while working on two weddings-scheduled for the same day. Sarah is trying to pull off a wedding for her pregnant and over-exuberant younger sister and one of the biggest celebrities, all while fighting feelings for a photographer that is already engaged. Bron is desperate to get out of her relationship and away from her salon job, but never expected to find betrayal on both ends. And Elsa is unsure how to handle advances for the charming Laurence, not used to someone being interested in her romantically. The woman work together charmingly, even when multiple plot twists threaten. Wedding Season by Katie Fforde is a fun read for chick lit fans, filled with weddings, parties, love, and friendships. Even though Sarah is the main character, Elsa and Bron each get enough time in the spotlight so a deep connection is made with them and their personal stories. An entertaining and light read throughout, sometimes a bit too fluffy for my taste, but still a fun book.
In My Mailbox: Week of May 17th Title: The Lies We Told Author: Diane Chamberlain Received: From Diane Chamberlain Synopsis: Maya and Rebecca Ward are both accomplished physicians, but that's where the sisters' similarities end. As teenagers, they witnessed their parents' murder, but it was Rebecca who saved Maya from becoming another of the gunman's victims. The tragedy left Maya cautious and timid, settling for a sedate medical practice with her husband, Adam, while Rebecca became the risk taker. After a devastating hurricane hits the coast of North Carolina, Rebecca and Adam urge Maya to join them in the relief effort. To please her husband, Maya finally agrees. She loses herself in the care and transport of victims, but when her helicopter crashes into raging floodwaters, there appear to be no survivors. Forced to accept Maya is gone, Rebecca and Adam turn to one another—first for comfort, then in passion—unaware that, miles from civilization, Maya is injured and trapped with strangers she's not certain she can trust. Away from the sister who has always been there to save her, now Maya must find the courage to save herself—unaware that the life she knew has changed forever. Title: The Sky is Everywhere Author: Jandy Nelson Received: From Jandy Nelson Synopsis: When her fiery older sister Bailey dies, the air is sucked from Lennie’s world. Torn from the safety of her sister’s shadow, she finds herself taking centre stage of her own life and, despite a nonexistent history with boys, suddenly she’s struggling to balance two. First there’s Toby. But what kind of girl falls for her dead sister’s boyfriend? Then there’s Joe, the new boy in town, with a jaw-dropping grin. But how dare Lennie feel joy so soon? It doesn’t seem right that anything good can come out of Bailey’s death- does it?
Claudia Schiffer, 39, and her husband Matthew Vaughn welcomed their third child, a girl, on Friday. Usmagazine reports the name of the baby girl will be revealed later in the week. The baby will join siblings Caspar, 7, and Clementine, 5.
Q: Where do you think your passion for writing comes from? I think it is something one is just born with, or maybe it’s afflicted with!…I’ve thought of myself as a writer since about the age of 9, but it took me a lot longer to actually complete a novel and then let anyone see it. I simply have to write, and I like to do it every day, although I don’t. I get a bit cranky when I go too long without writing. Q: How did you get the idea for Lulu Meets God and Doubts Him? I’d always been interested in female characters who wrestle with their creative ambitions. The novel really came together when I placed Mia, this wry aspiring artist behind the desk in a gallery, commenting on what she witnessed. Q: Your second novel, The Summer We Read Gatsby comes out in May. Where was the inspiration for these characters? Like Cassie, the narrator, I’m American but I grew up in Brazil and Switzerland, always a foreigner, both there and here. I had this idea that she would study novels like Gatsby almost as textbooks, to better understand the country she loved from afar. I was inspired by the legacy of artists and writers in the Hamptons and I imagined my characters would be too. Q: How were you able to break into the writing industry? I was very lucky to meet my agent, whom I absolutely adore, through a mutual friend. I had been reluctant to show many people my work but once she had the manuscript for Lulu it all happened very quickly and Viking bought it in a pre-empt deal. But I’d been working on that novel for quite some time so it was pretty evolved once I showed it to anyone. Q: Have you ever had an idea for a novel/character at an odd time or place? I’m always finding little bits of ideas or characters or situations, it’s putting them together to create a novel that doesn’t seem to deliver itself as a whole. Q: You’ve lived in New York City for many years. I have visited there once and was completely overwhelmed by all there is to do. What are your top 3 picks for a tourist to do/see when visiting NYC? That’s a hard question, because, as you said, there is so much and the most fun thing to do in New York is just walk the streets and take it all in, the people, the smells, the buildings! But also I think a visit to Central Park is key, just to walk around. Definitely a museum or two, the Met, the Guggenheim (even just to see the building) and for galleries, 24th street in Chelsea. And there is so much great food, I would recommend checking Zagat’s for the top choices in the category you might be interested in. Q: What would you say is your biggest personal success? I probably shouldn’t say this because I don’t want to jinx anything but my husband and my children. And I’m very happy to be able to keep writing and finding an audience. Q: What are some of your bad habits? I have many. I’m a terrible procrastinator. Q: What is your advice for aspiring writers? I know this gets said a lot but it really is the best advice: just write. People say they want to write but don’t have the time -- you make time for what you need to do in life. Writing is re-writing. Novels don’t just happen, they have to be crafted over many many drafts, so you have to put in the time. And that’s often the hardest part, time management. Q: I read that you have traveled to places such as Brazil and Switzerland. Is there more places you would like to travel too? Yes, I want to go everywhere! I’ve never been to Asia and am dying to go. I hope to get to India very soon as well.
