People.com has reported that the popular ABC show Ugly Betty has been cancelled by the network. Executive producer Silvio Horta and ABC president Steve McPherson said this in a joint statement, “We’ve mutually come to the difficult decision to make this Ugly Betty’s final season, and are announcing now as we want to allow the show ample time to write a satisfying conclusion. We are extremely proud of this groundbreaking series, and felt it was important to give the fans a proper farewell.” The hour long comedy, starring Emmy Award winner America Ferrera, first premiered in September 2006.
Country super star Taylor Swift has a new job- writing greeting cards! The 20 year old singer will work on a signature line of card creations for the company American Greetings, Usmagazine reports. The cards will be available mid-February. Swift said, “I’ve always been fascinated by how we express feelings to each other. My idea of a great song is a song that says how I feel, better than I could. I feel the same way about cards.”She will also create gift packing and stationary for the company.
People.com has reported that Jennifer Lopez will be guest starring on the CBS comedy How I Met Your Mother in a March episode. Executive producer and co-creator of the series Carter Bays says, “We’re looking forward to a week of revealing outfits and sexy dance moves the likes of which this show hasn’t seen since Regis Philbin guest starred.” The press release states that Lopez will be playing Anita Appleby, an outspoken self-help guru who makes it her mission to break caddish Barney (played by Neil Patrick Harris) of his womanizing ways. Lopez has also been rumored to guest star in another hit comedy, Glee. That appearance has not yet been confirmed.
Will Ferrell and wife Viveca Paulin welcomed their third son on Saturday morning, People.com has reported. Axel Ferrell was born just hours after the comedian performed “Free Bird” on the final show of the Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien. Baby Ferrell joins older brothers Magnus, 5 ½, and Mattias, 3.
Jane Lynch, who stars in the hot new TV show Glee is getting married! Usmagazine reports that the actress, 49, is engaged to her longtime girlfriend, psychologist Lara Embry. The couple plans to wed in May.
Cheryl Burke, who is a professional dancer on Dancing with the Stars¸ has split with her boyfriend, model Maxwell Zagorski. People.com reported the split, confirmed by Burke’s rep. The reason for the breakup? A source close to the couple said it was the distance, as Burke, 25, lives in L.A, and Zagorski, 22, lives in New York. Burke was introduced to Zagorski, who has modeled for Levi and Abercrombie and Fitch, by former Dancing contestant Lance Bass last winter.
I have recently started taking baby steps into the cooking world. I don’t cook- I just don’t. I don’t enjoy it: from the grocery shopping, the time it takes to prepare foods, and especially the clean-up. But I came to a realization that I cannot live off of Ramon noodles and turkey sandwiches forever. (Sigh.) So I started with easy meals, like spaghetti and other simple pastas. Then the realization hit that I also cannot live off pasta- it was quickly becoming monotonous- not to mention full of carbs. So what to do? Luckily, this little thing call the internet is full of healthy and simple recipes, so I have decided to take full advantage. I signed up to get daily recipes from Fitness Magazine, and while I won’t try all of them (I’m extremely picky and quite plain when it comes to food) there are good suggestions and tweaks that I can make to my regular meals that will help slash calories but still taste great. One healthy recipe that I am trying out this week is the Grilled Chicken and Rice Salad. Check out the ingredients and recipe below: Ingredients 1 recipe Thyme Vinaigrette 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves or thighs 1 cup loose-pack frozen French-cut green beans 2 cups cooked brown rice and wild rice blend, chilled 1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered 1 cup shredded red cabbage 1/2 cup shredded carrot 1 green onion, sliced Lettuce leaves (optional) Directions Prepare Thyme Vinaigrette. Brush chicken with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette; set aside the remaining vinaigrette until ready to serve. Grill chicken on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink, turning once halfway through grilling. (Or broil on the unheated rack of a broiler pan 4 to 5 inches from the heat for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once halfway through broiling.) Cut chicken into bite-size strips. Meanwhile, rinse green beans with cool water for 30 seconds; drain well. In a large bowl toss together beans, cooked rice, artichoke hearts, cabbage, carrot, and green onion. Pour the remaining vinaigrette over rice mixture; toss to gently coat. If desired, arrange lettuce leaves on 4 dinner plates. Top with the rice mixture and chicken. Thyme Vinaigrette: In a screw-top jar combine 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cover and shake well. And check out FitnessMagazine.com for more healthy recipes!
