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The Bachelor/Bachelorette Gets Spinoff Show
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The Bachelor/Bachelorette Gets Spinoff Show

Get ready for The Bachelor/Bachelorette All Star Cast! People.com has reported that former contestants from the popular ABC dating show will be reunited for a spin off show. The contestants for the new project, titled Bachelor Pad, will live together in a house and compete Big Brother-style for one winner. The show will begin with 20 contestants, and each week a cast member will be booted off. The cast hasn’t yet been released, but executive producer Martin Hilton did say that former winners are onboard. Host Chris Harrison has also been confirmed to emcee. The show is expected to air in late summer.

January 12, 2010
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Spider-Man 4 Scrapped
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Spider-Man 4 Scrapped

Fans looking forward to Spider-Man 4 are being disappointed. Usmagazine.com reports that the blockbuster franchise has scrapped plans for a fourth movie, which was set to star Toby Maguire and Kirsten Dunst. Sony Pictures announced their plans of “re-booting” after director Sam Raimi pulled out of production, citing concerns he would not be able to maintain the action flick’s creative integrity nor keep the summer of 2011 release date. Instead, the company will focus on producing a Spider-Man series- with a new director and cast. The movies will be released in the summer of 2012, and will focus on the comic book character’s teenage years.

January 12, 2010
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How To Prevent Exercise Injuries
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How To Prevent Exercise Injuries

Are you being as safe as you need to be when you work out? Chances are, you are slipping in at least one area, causing exercise to be an enemy to your body. Shape.com listed four fitness tips that will help you avoid injury while getting your best workout.
1. Don’t Forget to Stretch! I am guilty of this so often, because I feel like I don’t have enough time. But stretching is crucial to a workout; giving you more flexibility and you will be less likely to pull a muscle if everything is stretched out. It’s important to stretch both before and after your workout to get the best results.
2. Overtraining. Exercising too frequently can have harmful effects on the body. The body needs recovery time, so it is important to let muscles rest. If you work your legs one day, the next day work on upper body strength and vice versa. This will cause your body to get stronger while preventing injuries.
3. Doing the Wrong Workout. Shape advises against choosing a workout simply based on its popularity or the fact your friends are doing it. You need to make sure it is a class that will focus on your fitness needs, and most importantly- fit your current fitness level. If you are a beginner, don’t sign up for an advanced kickboxing class. You will more than likely end up hurting yourself, and feeling defeated about working out.
4. Getting Dehydrated. You should never do a workout without enough fluids or food in your system. Shape reports that both are essential to complete a workout and keep up your stamina. Drink water or munch on a protein bar before your workout to keep your energy up.

Remember, exercise can be harmful if you are not doing it correctly! Be sure to check out Shape.com for the full article and other fitness tips.

January 12, 2010
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Simon Cowell Leaving American Idol
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Simon Cowell Leaving American Idol

Simon Cowell is the next judge leaving American Idol. Cowell has announced that he is leaving the hit show after his contract ends in 2010. The British music executive- known for his harsh criticisms- will be moving on to judge and produce an American version of his British show The X Factor which will air on FOX in 2011, according to Usmagazine.com. Cowell said in a statement, “I felt like doing something different. I want to leave Idol this year bigger and better than it’s been before.”

January 12, 2010
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Mel B To Host Dance Your Ass Off
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Mel B To Host Dance Your Ass Off

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
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Fergie & Josh Duhamel Renew Wedding Vows
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Fergie & Josh Duhamel Renew Wedding Vows

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
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Chick Lit Author: Mia King
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Chick Lit Author: Mia King

Mia King is not only a national best-selling author, but also a sought after speaker and workshop leader on midlife transitions as well as work and parenting. Her bursting career portfolio includes titles such as a tax manager with a Big Six accounting firm, website content copy chief for a major LVMH luxury-branded website, brand manager, life coach, cross-cultural trainer, director for a 2,000 acre retreat center, business owner, and now, author and homeschooling parent.
Mia has three published novels, with a fourth in the works. The titles are: Good Things, Sweet Life, and Table Manners. Each of her books brings a heartwarming story about strong women and family, with delicious recipes included: a little bonus for all readers.
Mia was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and has lived in Texas, Colorado, California, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Hawaii, Hong Kong, and Beijing, China. She attended Miss Porter’s School and Wellesley College, graduating from Rice University with a degree in Political Science. Mia currently lives in Hawaii with husband (author and mental golf expert Darrin Gee) and their three children, Maya, Eric, and Luke.

January 9, 2010
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The Infidelity Pact by Carrie Karasyov
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The Infidelity Pact by Carrie Karasyov

Four friends living in L.A are bored with their family lives, especially their husbands. Ringleader Victoria schemes up the perfect plan for them: an infidelity pact. Each woman will have one year to have an affair, and the only people they will confide in will be each other. Though the other friends seem hesitant at first, it doesn’t take long for them to dive in to their new lives.
Victoria starts sleeping with her husband’s biggest nemesis, another agent who is always competing with Justin over clients and prestige. Eliza is following the pact reluctantly, knowing that her marriage to Declan isn’t perfect but still not wanting to be unfaithful. Until she sparks the flames with an old crush, Tyler, who also happens to be a huge movie star who is willing to give up his family life for Eliza. Helen jumps right into infidelity, sleeping with random men and even women. She was having doubts about her marriage anyways, thinking her husband Wesley was too old and boring for her, but staying together for their daughter. And LeeLee takes the pact seriously, planning to run away with her other lover, long time friend and Senator Jack Porter. Her husband Brad doesn’t care about her, and doesn’t support her financially like Jack could do for her. Splitting up the family would be difficult for her two daughters, but she was ready to think about herself.
At first, each of the friends are loving their new lives, feeling the freedom and exhilaration that comes from cheating. But each of their situations takes serious turns, and life decisions need to be made. After their secrets are found out and a possible murder is committed, the women begin to wonder if they made the right choices.
The Infidelity Pact by Carrie Karasyov gives a startling eye-opener to L.A’s own desperate housewives, and if you are wanting a behind the scenes the look of the steamy lives of the wealthy elite, look no further. Each woman offers her own unique problems with her marriage and family life, and once situations take dangerous turns, the book becomes even more irresistible to put down.

January 9, 2010
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Sweet Life by Mia King
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Sweet Life by Mia King

Marissa Price is living a great life in New York City. Always busy, she doesn’t spend as much time with her husband Paul and daughter Pansy that she would like, but both she and Paul are busy with their careers and eight-year old Pansy has plenty of activities to keep her busy. When Paul’s job suddenly offers him a position to move his family to Hawaii and secure a management position at a prestigious hotel, the family quickly packs up their belongings and heads off to paradise.
Turns out, The Big Island is nothing like Marissa was expecting. The constant rainfall, the cows in the backyard, and the house that looked so beautiful and inviting online turns out to be a falling apart fixer-upper. Trying to adjust to suddenly being a stay at home mom, Marissa finds herself resenting moving to Hawaii, while Paul is having the time of his life. The strains in the marriage become evident, and soon Paul is moving out. Marissa suspects he is having an affair with his secretary, and tries moving on with her own life. This includes getting female tenants to help with the growing stress of bills, women who eventually become incredibly supportive friends.
Sweet Life, the second novel from Mia King, is an inspiring story about love, family, and friendships. Wondering which life changing decisions Marissa will make keep readers engaged throughout, and the ending provides a nice surprise and happy ending for all. The supporting characters, Marissa’s housemates, are a wonderful addition, each character with an incredible story. Their struggles really seal the plot line together, making Sweet Life a favorite for chick lit fans.

January 8, 2010
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