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Sad news for Julianne Hough dancing fans. The dancer turned singer has made the decision not to return to the dance floor for Dancing With the Stars Season 9. People.com reports that the 21 year cutie told Ryan Seacrest the news at New Moons L.A. premier Monday night. Is she going to come back for Season 10? “We’re going go cross that bridge when we come to it,” she said, not giving us any clues about her ballroom return. Hough also didn’t appear on the current season (Season 8) of Dancing.
Hough is slated to appear in Burlesque, an upcoming movie with Cher and Christina Aguilera. Dancing With the Stars will crown a new winner next Tuesday night.
November 17, 2009
The Kardashian sister’s are at it again. The reality stars are designing jewelry for the L.A brand Virgin Saints and Angels. Kim talked about the design on her official website, saying, “The collection embraces our unique style…. Romantic, edgy, and classic vintage… of at least we hope so . Our Armenian culture is very important to us and we tried to incorporate that in the jewelry also.” The collection is set to hit stores April 15 of 2010.
November 17, 2009
Victoria Secret model Adriana Lima has welcomed the next generation of VS Angels. The model and her NBA star husband, Marko Jaric, became parents on Sunday, with Lima giving birth to Valentina Lima Jaric. People.com reports that Lima, 28, and Jaric, 31, eloped on Valentine’s Day of this year after meeting 2006.
November 17, 2009
The estate of Adam Goldstein (aka DJ AM) has filed an unexpected wrongful death suit. Goldstein was found dead in his New York City apartment on August 28, 2009 at age 36. Toxicology reports found that the DJ was killed by a toxic overdose of prescription drugs and cocaine. So who is the estate suing? The charter company that was responsible for a deadly plane crash in September 2008, where Goldstein and musician Travis Barker were the only two survivors.
According to documents shown by TMZ, the statement reads, “The crash ultimately caused Adam Goldstein’s death.” Friends say that before this horrific plane crash (responsible for four other deaths) Goldstein was clean and sober for 10 years from the drug addiction he had been battling from his early 20’s.
Usmagazine reports that the lawsuit shows that Goldstein was “forced” to abuse prescription drugs to deal with the painful burns and emotional trauma from the accident. The new lawsuit names Clay Lacy Aviation as well as travel service Goodyear Tire, Learjet and the estates of the two pilots who perished in the crash.
November 14, 2009
Shape Magazine released a list of 20 simple stress reducers that I think everyone should take a look at. I started using multiple suggestions throughout the day, and saw of these very simple things could make my day go better. Here are my top 5 favorites:
1. Prep for tomorrow. Nothing is worse than being unorganized, especially in the morning rushing around trying to make it to work on time. Before I go to bed, I make sure I have prepared my lunch for tomorrow and have everything in the containers ready to grab on my way out. I also always lay my clothes out for the morning. Days that I forget, I find myself wasting precious meetings staring inside my closet trying to figure out what matches with my sleepy brain trying to function.
2. Arm Yourself with Snacks. This is always a must for me. I have snacks with me no matter what I’m doing: working, going to a friends house, even going out. I hate being hungry! Shape.com reports that more women often binge eat on ‘bad’ foods because they have tried to deprive themselves from. Forcing yourself not to eat a little bit of chocolate can actually do worse for you, causing to eat worse and too much later on. Carry a few small snacks with you, one of my favorites is string cheese or baked chips, and munch away when you feel hungry.
3. Wash your hands. When you are feeling stressed, research has shown your immune system is also depressed, making you more susceptible to viruses. Hand washing is the best way to keep away the germs, as well as using hand sanitizers and other germ killers.
4. Exercise. I think this is my number one go to move when I am feeling stressed. I especially love doing yoga because it is a great relaxer but at the same time I can feel myself getting a workout. Shape.com reports that research has shown people that spent 30 or more minutes on a treadmill had lower anxiety levels.
5. Once a Day, Get Away. If your having a hectic day (or even if your not!) it can always be refreshing to slip away and be able to relax. I work five days a week at a hospital, and have moments where I know I need to get away from desk. Just 10 minutes of being by myself, and doing something calming such as reading a book or listening to my iPod can really refresh me.
Head to Shape.com for all the other great stress relieving tricks!
Direct link: http://www.shape.com/health/stress_and_relaxation/20_simple_stress_reducers/p/page/7
November 14, 2009
Cindy Crawford and husband Rande Gerber have falling victims to an extortion plot. This situation centers on the couples’ 8 year old daughter, Kaia, and a photo taken of the girl when she was seven. The photo shows Kaia “bound to a chair and gagged” in revealing clothing. TMZ reports that this was apparently a part of a “cops and robbers game” that the nanny would play with the children. (Crawford and Gerber state they have had no idea about this “game.”) The photo was then stolen from a former nanny by an acquaintance named Edis Kayalar. Kayalar threatened to sell the photo unless he received money. A rep for the couple released this statement to Usmagazine:
“A criminal complaint was filed today in federal court in Los Angeles by the U.S. Attorney’s office and the FBI stating that Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford have been the victims of an on-going extortion scheme. This crime has been committed by Edis Kayalar, an acquaintance of a former nanny employed by the family. Mr. Kayalar threatened to sell an image taken of the couple’s then-seven-year-old daughter. There was no previous awareness by Mr. Gerber and Ms. Crawford of the existence of the photograph when they were contacted by Mr. Kayalar. The photo was taken by the former nanny as part of a purported game without the knowledge of the parents. The couple reported the extortion threat to the police and the FBI began a criminal investigation in the matter. Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford intend to pursue any and all available legal action against anyone who aids the perpetrator in the distribution or sale of the photograph of their daughter.”
November 13, 2009
Many eyes were following country singers Julianne Hough and Chuck Wicks at last nights CMA Awards. Just the day before, the two were confirmed to be taking a mutual break from the 2 year relationship. Wicks was working as a correspondent for ET, and said, “Julianne is actually my date tonight, so it’s all good man. We’re going to have a good time and we will address [the breakup] together, but right now we’re going to have a lot of fun.” People.com reports that it didn’t look like Wicks was having the best of time. Onlookers reported seeing the singer with “his head down, shoulders slumped” and not “cracking a smile.”
November 12, 2009
Well Taylor Swift sure had a good night. The 19 year old country singer swept at the CMA’s ousting co-host Carrie Underwood for Female Vocalist of the Year and shocking all the boys, beating out big names such as Brad Paisley, George Straight, Kenny Chesney, and Keith Urban for Entertainer of the Year, the highest award. Swift immediately started crying once her name was called for Entertainer of the Year, and called her band to come onstage with her during her acceptance speech. “I will never forget this moment because in this moment everything I have ever wanted has just happened to me,” she said, not able to wipe the shell shocked expression of her face.
CMA 2009 Winners:
Entertainer of the Year: Taylor Swift
Male Vocalist of the Year: Brad Paisley
Single of the Year: “I Run to You,” Lady Antebellum
Album of the Year: Fearless, Taylor Swift
Female Vocalist of the Year: Taylor Swift
Song of the Year: “In Color,” Jamey Johnson (w/ cowriters Lee Thomas Miller and James Otto)
Music Video of the Year: “Love Story,” Taylor Swift
Best New Artist of the Year: Darius Rucker
Musician of the Year: Mac McAnally
Event of the Year: “Start a Band,” Brad Paisley and Keith Urban
Vocal Group of the Year: Lady Antebellum
Vocal Duo of the Year: Sugarland
November 12, 2009
Emanuel Ungaro, founder of the fashion house bearing his name, is bashing Lindsay Lohan and her failed clothing collection. According to the Agence French Passe, the 76 year old Ungaro told told an audience at the Estoril film festival in Lisbon, Portugal on Monday that Lohan’s collection “was a disaster.” The 23 year old Lohan was tapped as Artistic Advisor to the house in September and presented co-designed collection with Estrella Archs, house designer, less than a month later. People.com reports that Ungaro is “furious but there isn’t a thing I can do. I have absolutely no link with that house.”
November 12, 2009
