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No more Oprah? What will daytime talk shows do? Oprah Winfrey, queen of the daytime chats, is set to make a statement today that she will be ending The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2011 after an amazing 25 years on TV. People.com reported that her spokesperson released this statement, “The last day will be Sept. 9, 2011.” Winfrey, 55, has been preparing to launch her own cable channel OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) a joint venture with Discovery Communications. There have been rumors that she will take her show to the OWN network, but People.com reports that there was an agreement that there would be no Oprah show once the plug was pulled.
Oprah did confirm on today’s show that it really will be over September 9, 2011. Tearing up, the talk show had this to say, “After much prayer and careful thought, I decided that next season, season 25 will be the last season. I love this show. … This show has been my life and I love it enough to know when it’s time to say goodbye. These years with you, our viewers, have enriched my life beyond all measure,” she said. “We’ve grown together. You’ve raised your families, had your children. And left a spot for me in the mornings or the afternoons. … I want you all to know my relationship with you is one that I hold very dear.”
November 20, 2009
Lauren Conrad, known for her reality series The Hills has yet another project to add to her budding list. The star, 23, will pen a style book to be called simply Lauren Conrad Style. People.com reports the book will be published by Harper Collins in the fall of 2010. Conrad’s new book (she has also published the fiction title L.A. Candy) will feature never-before-seen photos of the style icon and tips to putting together your own look. “I am really excited to write a style guide. “I think fashion should be fun and reflective of who you are. When you wear clothes you feel good in, it shows in everything you do. I know this guide will offer simple, practical tips to help anyone look fabulous,” Conrad stated in a release.
Lauren Conrad designs an affordable clothing line for Kohls, and her follow-up to L.A. Candy, titled Sweet Little Lies will go on sale February 2, 2010.
November 20, 2009
What’s the hottest way to perk up your hairstyle without any hassle? A headband! Fashion headbands are making a comeback, especially those adorned with bling like the one seen on Hilary Duff. I love headbands to give my look an all together more polished feel, and it is so easy. I like to do a small pouf in the front, then tie my hair back in a ponytail. Slip a headband on to top it off. Headbands are great because they can work so many different ways and with all different types of hair textures.
Usmagazine highlights the headbands by True Birds, which can be bought online for only $32!
November 19, 2009
Self Magazine recently came out with an article on foods that can actually help your body in fighting fats. These eight foods have been shown to help keep the weight off and maintain a slim figure. And who doesn’t love that?
1. Almonds. We have learned from past articles that nuts are a healthier snack choice, but more specifically, almonds are one of the best choices. They contain high amounts of alpha-linolenic acid, which can speed up the metabolisms found in fatty foods. Self recommends 12 per serving.
2. Berries. Fruits that contain a lot of Vitamin C- such as strawberries and raspberries- can help burn off 30% more fat while exercising.
3. Cinnamon. Just ¼ teaspoon of this spice on your food can prevent a postmeal insulin speak. This increase usually occurs after a meal and “signals the body that it should store fat rather than burn it,” explains Lauren Slayton, R.D., of New York City.
4. Mustard. A study in the journal Endocrinology shows that this condiment may slow the growth of fat tissues.
5. Oranges. This fruit is packed with flavones, which help burn off the body fat according to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Self suggest snacking on orange slices or drinking freshly squeezed juice with the pulp to see the best results.
6. Soybeans. Soybeans contain choline, which is a compound that blocks fat absorption and breaks down fatty deposits.
7. Sweet potatoes. These are high in fiber, which means there will be no dramatic increase in insulin, so less fat will go on your body.
8. Swiss cheese. Swiss is one of the cheeses that is highest in the calcium content, and “Calcium-rich foods reduce fat-producing enzymes and increase fat breakdown.” That comes from Michael B. Zemel, Ph.D., director of the Nutrition Institute at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.
What is great about these fat fighters is there is no need for a drastic diet change. Most are small tweaks that can be introduced, and others can be eaten as snacks between your main meals. Head to Self Magazine for the full article.
Direct Link: http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/8-fat-fighting-foods-533949/
November 19, 2009
Nicole Richie, 28, has checked herself into the L.A. hospital Cedars Sinai after coming down with pneumonia. A rep for the star gave this comment to Usmagazine: “Nicole has checked into Ceders Sinai where she is being treated for pneumonia. She is doing well.”
Richie has two children, Harlow 22 months, and two month old Sparrow with partner Joel Madden.
November 19, 2009
Jennifer Hudson is heading back to the big screen. After giving birth to her son David, now 3 months old, Hudson had been set to star in the drama Winnie, playing the wife of South Africa’s first black president, Nelson Mandela. Usmagazine reports that the movie will begin shooting May 30th in locations such as Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa. It has been reported that scenes will also be shot on Robben Island, the place that Mandela was held prisoner for 18 of 27 years for being convicted in South African courts of sabotage and other crimes.
Hudson told Variety Magazine about her upcoming film role, saying, “I was compelled and moved when I read the script. Winnie Mandela is a complex and extraordinary woman and I’m honored to be the actress asked to portray her. This is a powerful part of history that should be told.” Hudson has also appeared in Sex and the City: The Movie and The Secret Life of Bees. She is expected to sing the theme song for Winnie.
November 19, 2009
People Magazine is revealing their Sexiest Man Alive….Johnny Depp! The actor, 46, known for his eccentric roles in movies such as Pirates of the Caribbean and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is only the third man to take the title more than once. (George Clooney and Brad Pitt have also received top honors twice.) People Magazine featuring Depp and the other 109 sexiest stars is on stands now.
November 19, 2009
What’s worse than being kicked off Dancing With the Stars just before the semi-finals. Well, in Aaron Carter’s case, that would be owing approximately $1 million in back taxes to the IRS. How did the 21 year old singer find himself in this position? Carter’s manager Johnny Wright had this statement to give to Entertainment Tonight, “It is unfortunate that while Aaron was a minor, his finances were grossly mismanaged by his previous team which has lead to the current situation of which he was unaware of until today. Aaron is working with a new team to take appropriate actions towards speedy resolution of the matter and looks forward to putting this behind him and moving forward with the next stage of his music career.”
The youngest Carter sibling is shown to owe $965,000 from 2003 and $45,350.11 from 2006, according to court documents obtained from Usmagazine.
November 19, 2009
Earlier, we learned that Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber had fallen victim to an extortion plot involving a photograph of their 8 year old daughter, Kaia, bound to a chair and gagged. Now, Usmagazine reports that Edis Kayalar, 26, turned himself in to authorities in his native Germany for trying to extort $100,000 from the celebrity couple. Kayalar has been charged with one count of extortion in the U.S. He could face up to two years in prison if convicted. The suspect had apparently stolen the photograph in question from a former nanny, and allegedly threatened to release it to the public. Kayalar is set to appear before a judge on Tuesday.
November 17, 2009
