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It’s over between Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth. The pair, who were co-stars on The Last Song, split after more than a year of dating, People.com has confirmed. Back in June, Cyrus, 17, denied breakup rumors, saying on her website, “Just wanna clear up a rumor. Liam [Hemsworth] and I did not break. EVER!” Bummer.
Outspoken E! comedienne Chelsea Handler has been tapped to host this years MTV VMA’s. Handler, who hosts her own late night comedy show and has penned three books, says in a statement, “”This has been a huge year for hip-hop and rap, and it is well-known that I have the closest ties with these communities – musically and sexually. I am to rap and hippity-hop what Warren Buffet is to finance, minus the sex.” MTV said they have put “the censors have been put on high alert,” in order to prepare for the funny woman to take the stage. Handler, 35, will be only second woman to host the VMAs solo, following Roseanne Barr in 1994. The VMA’s will air live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sept. 12 at 9 p.m. ET.
People.com has reported that doctors for actor Michel Douglas discovered a tumor in his throat. Douglas, 65 and an Oscar-winning actor, will undergo eight weeks of radiation and chemotherapy. According to Douglas’s spokesperson, a full recovery is expected, and Douglas says he “is optimistic.”
Neil Patrick Harris is going to be a dad- to twins! Harris, 37, and his partner David Burtka announced they are expecting twins this fall via a surrogate. The actor revealed the news on his Twitter page, saying, “So, get this: David and I are expecting twins this fall. We’re super excited/nervous/thrilled. Hoping the press can respect our privacy…”
Hilary Duff is a married lady! The actress, 22, wed Mike Comrie, 29, on Saturday in Santa Barbara, CA. People.com reports the couple “exchanged vows at the Mediterranean Villa La Quinta around 8 p.m under an arch of flowers and in front of about 100 guests.” Comrie, a Canadian hockey player, proposed this past February while vacationing in Hawaii. The couple has been together since 2007.
Melissa Rycroft is pregnant! The former Bachelorette star and Dancing With the Stars contestant announced the good news Wednesday on Good Morning America, saying, “Apparently Tye and I wanted to see how many life-changing events we could fit into one calendar year. From getting engaged, married, new job, and we are now pregnant.” Rycroft, 27, married Tye Strickland in Mexico this past December.
I recently posted an article on McDonald’s new fruit smoothies, and after checking out their nutritional information, decided that making my own would be the healthiest choice. So I got myself a blender, bought some fruit, and searched for a healthy recipe online. Putting in the words ‘strawberry banana smoothie’ got me pages and pages of link and ideas. And while I of course couldn’t read through them all, I got ideas and suggestions from many of the sites to put my own spin on my smoothie. Here is the recipe I came up with, and that I have been drinking faithfully for the past few days.
6 large strawberries
1 banana (any size)
1 cup low-fat yogurt (I used plain yogurt)
1 cup orange juice
1 tbsp sugar
I blended all the ingredients on low until they were well mixed, then added in two handfuls of ice and used the ice crush mode on my blender. This recipe made me four glasses, and taste yummy. I love the fact that I am using real fruits to make this, instead of a sugared up pureed blend as opposed to McDonalds. I have seen that people use different types of yogurt, strawberry was a popular one, so I might try out some of those in the future. Hope you enjoy!
I went to the dermatologist today to get my first full body check. I have frequented tanning beds in the past, and do occasionally go outside without slathering on the SPF, and read in my Shape magazine that annual derm checks are a smart idea. I had also found a spot under my right eyelid that was causing me concern. Again while reading Shape, I came across a story a young woman had wrote in about her experience with skin cancer. She had a found a spot on her eyelid that looked like a pimple, but couldn’t pop it and it never went away. Months later when she finally had it checked out, it ended up being skin cancer. The spot under my eyelid looks like a pimple but I can’t pop it, and has been there for about six months now. After reading that article, I called my dermatologist the very next to schedule my appointment.
The first thing my doctor did was check out that spot. Luckily, I had good news- no skin cancer. He said it was simply a small cyst that could come from a clogged pore. Popped it with a needle, and it was done. Relief. Next came the full body check. I wasn’t even really sure what this was, or what I was going to have to do, but it was really simple. The nurse gave me a gown that I put on, and the doctor checked out my whole body- my feet, scalp, armpits, etc. He asked if I had any moles or freckles that I had noticed that were changing, to which I answered no. I actually don’t have a whole lot of moles or freckles, probably only five that I can see on my body, so I really wasn’t too worried about the check. But, with the UV tanning I have done in the past, I would much rather be safe than sorry. The body check took less than three minutes and the doc gave me the all clear. Good for another year, unless I should notice any spots changing. It’s important for everyone to keep tabs on their skin, that way you can tell if a mole is changing in size or color. Thanks to Shape for consistently bringing up the topic of skin cancer and the importance of getting body checks!
I was pressed for time this morning, rushing to get off to a doctor’s appointment after letting myself sleep in for a few minutes, so I wasn’t able to make myself a nice blended drink at home like I had anticipated the night before. When I left my doctors office, the first place I saw was, of course, McDonalds. They are everywhere. I had recently seen their commercials for their new fruit smoothies, and I thought that would be perfect for breakfast. So I swung through and grabbed a small, 12 oz. cup for $2.79 of the strawberry/banana smoothie. My first impression on the taste: YUM! I thought it was delicious, so good in fact I had to immediately check out if this drink truly was healthy. My taste buds enjoy foods that are not good for me: junk food, fast food, etc. so I thought there could be no way I was actually drinking something healthy. Turns out, I was sort of right. The McDonalds fruit smoothies are not quite as healthy as the ones I can make for myself at home, mainly because of the sugar content. The smoothie consists of a banana/strawberry puree blend, low-fat yogurt, and ice. Both the fruit blend and yogurt contain sugar, 44 grams total. The total calories for the drink were 210, but you do get about 70% of your daily value of Vitamin C from the drink. So it may be better to stick with the real fruit smoothies I make home, with my fresh strawberries, banana, and yogurt, without all that added sugar to it. The McDonalds version could be a good choice on some occasions, but probably best to stick to my at home blend!
