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Former Spice Girl Mel B will be taking over hosting duties for the show Dance Your Ass Off. Mel B will be replacing former host Marissa Jaret Winokur, and Winokour’s rep told PEOPLE the decision was mutual between his clients and the program. Her rep says, “Marissa’s reasons for not returning to season 2 are the following: the format of the program did not allow her to interact with the contestants and offer them encouragement and support, and criticism she received from producers regarding her appearance.”
Executive producer Dan Cutforth has a different take on the situation. His statement reads, “There was a portion of the audience that absolutely loved [Winokur] and a portion that didn’t connect so much with her. We wanted to find a host that really, really connected with our core audience. The core Oxygen audience grew up Spice Girl fans!”
Mel B, who is a singer, dancer, mother of 2, and has appeared on Dancing With the Stars couldn’t be more thrilled with her new job. She says, “Dancing has been a big part of my life. I kind of fell into it. I didn’t go, ‘I’m going to dance and lose weight.’ I did it and it just ended up happening, which is brilliant! I’m so excited about doing this show because you get to know [the contestants] and follow them along on their story and their journey.”
January 11, 2010
Fergie and husband Josh Duhamel renewed their wedding vows this past Wednesday after nearly one year of marriage. The singer, 34, was surprised by Duhamel, 37, after he whisked her away in a private helicopter to Santa Barbara, California from Los Angeles. The couple first said “I Do” in Malibu on January 10th, 2009 in front of hundreds of family and friends, but the vow renewal ceremony consisted simply of Fergie, Josh, and the minister. Usmagazine.com reported that Fergie was “crying and very emotional” during their vows, and afterwards went out for a romantic dinner at an upscale Miro eatery.
The couple first began dating in 2004, and their first year of marriage was rocked by affair rumors. Duhamel was accused of having an affair with an Atlanta stripper, Nicole Forrester, while he was shooting the comedy Life As We Know It in Atlanta. Both Duhamel and Fergie denied the rumors.
January 11, 2010
I went to the dentist a few weeks ago and I was happy to hear I was cavity free! Coming from the girl who has cavities filled almost every time I’ve been to the dentist, I was pretty ecstatic over this news. I recently became more concerned with the health of my teeth and gums, and am making sure to go to the dentist twice a year for a cleaning and teeth check. Once I started college four years ago and didn’t have my mom making my appointments and telling me to go, I had been slacking off in that area. But the dental appointments are important, and without them you could be putting yourself in line for dangerous health risks associated with the mouth, teeth, and gums.
Shape.com posted an article entitled “10 Bad (Dental) Habits to Break” and some of their tips are listed below:
1. Brushing Too Hard. This can have two different parts: using a firm bristled toothbrush and using too much pressure. By doing one or both of these, the enamel on the teeth can weaken or wear away, leading to tooth sensitivity and cavities. Shape recommends using a toothbrush with soft bristles and use gentle circular motions while brushing. Electric toothbrushes are also highly recommended.
2. The Wrong Toothpaste. Fluoride is the only ingredient you need to look for in your toothpaste. Shape says that using toothpastes that say “tarter control” can actually do more harm than good, being too abrasive on the teeth and can cause receding gums. Some highly recommended toothpastes: Mentadent ($3.29), Tom’s of Maine Natural Toothpaste ($4) and Sensodyne Fresh Mint ($4.39) for sensitive teeth.
3. Not Flossing. You need to floss at least once a day in order to remove hard to reach plaque stuck between the teeth. My dentist told me to floss teeth right before I brush, because the plaque will be looser, causing the toothpaste to be able to clear it away. Floss every day, and after meals if you are able to.
4. Drinking lots of soda. Both regular and diet soda contain phosphoric acid, which can cause teeth erosion over time. Try to limit your intake of the carbonated beverages, or use a straw when you do drink, and brush teeth afterwards to minimize damage.
5. Foods That Stain. Foods that can stain other items, such as clothes or carpet, can stain your teeth as well.( Examples can include red wine, tea, and coffee.) Over time, teeth will turn a dull, yellowish color from the staining. Laser whitening or bleaching can help lift stains without removing the enamel.
Be sure to check out Shape.com for the full article and schedule your appointments with the dentist!
January 8, 2010
People.com has reported that shock rocker Marilyn Manson and actress Evan Rachel Wood are engaged. Sources close to the couple have confirmed that Manson, 41, proposed to Wood, 22, while performing on stage in Paris on Monday. The couple began dating in 2006, and after a brief split in 2008, reconciled and have been together since.
Manson has been previously married to burlesque dancer Dita Von Teese. Reps for both stars had no comment.
January 7, 2010
Lindsay Lohan just can’t seem to win when it comes to fashion. The actress had recently announced an expansion of her leggings line 6126 into a full clothing line, but is now being accused of copying designs from two separate designers. People.com reports that James Lillis, designer of Black Milk Clothing, pointed out the similarities between Lindsay’s “Diamond” leggings and his own “Sheer Spartan” leggings — both of which boast a signature triangle cutout at mid-thigh. Then, Fashionista.com saw the resemblance between Lohan’s geometric dress and a Jen Kao dress the star wore only last month. Kao has responded by saying, “While we are all well aware that being ‘mimicked’ or ‘copied’ has always existed in this industry, I think the evolution of it all has grown to an alarming level. It’s a shame to support the concept of taking advantage of designers who are still trying to develop a name and solidify the image of their design aesthetic.”
Lohan has yet to comment on the allegations.
January 7, 2010
Tori Spelling will again be coming to a bookstore near you. The actress, 36, will be writing her third book, tentatively titled unchartered terriTORI, and is scheduled to hit stores in June. Spelling told PEOPLE, “I love sharing my stories and experiences with people and connecting to them on both a humorous and emotional level. The response to my first two books has been so amazing that I wanted to write a third one for my fans.” The book is expected to cover Spelling’s very public feud and reconciliation with mother Candy, the debate on her weight, and her life with husband Dean McDermott and their two children, Liam and Stella.
Spelling’s first two books, Mommywood and sTORItelling, have more than 800,000 copies in print combined. Spelling has also been busy working on her fifth season of the Oxygen show Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood, premiering in the spring, as well as a jewelry line and kids clothing line.
January 7, 2010
Lady Gaga has signed on with photography brand Polaroid with the title creative director and inventor of specialty products. The collaboration announcement was made at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Thursday. Gaga, 23, released this statement, “The Haus of Gaga has been developing prototypes in the vein of fashion /technology /photography innovation – blending the iconic history of Polaroid and instant film with the digital era – and we are excited to collaborate on these ventures with the Polaroid brand.”
According to People.com, Polaroid was pulled out of bankruptcy last May by private equity firms and a plan to launch new products using the Polaroid name. Gaga’s campaign will feature the pop star in marketing campaigns and social networking channels.
January 7, 2010
The People’s Choice Awards kicked off Hollywood’s award season, airing live last night from L.A.’s Nokia Theatre. Queen Latifah was the host for the night, and fans saw there favorites including Sandra Bullock and Taylor Swift win big. Bullock beat out other big names such as Jennifer Aniston and Kristen Stewart to win favorite movie actress, and her movie The Proposal with Ryan Reynolds also grabbed the award for favorite comedy.
Taylor Swift, after sweeping almost all other award shows earlier in the year, won for favorite female artist, but lost to Carrie Underwood as favorite country artist. Underwood has won that award two years in a row.
Twilight was also a fan favorite, picking up awards for favorite movie, favorite on-screen team (an award given out to the entire cast) and favorite franchise. Taylor Lautner also won favorite breakout actor.
For a complete list of winners, please visit the People’s Choice Awards website.
January 7, 2010
David Hasselhoff is leaving America’s Got Talent after four years as a judge. In a statement to PEOPLE, Hasselhoff, 57, said, “I am proud that I was part of making America’s Got Talent the No. 1 rated show for the past four summers. It’s been a rewarding experience and now I’m thrilled to be able to follow my dream to do my own TV show, which will be announced very shortly. I want to thank my friend, (executive producer) Simon Cowell, and everyone at NBC and Fremantle for the opportunity for four great years.”
NBC sources said they are looking to fill his spot, alongside judges Piers Morgan and Sharon Osbourne. No names have been listed yet a potential replacements.
January 7, 2010
