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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Wendy Williams Shows Off New Figure, Dishes On Weight Loss


The daytime talk show host has been looking noticeably thinner lately and she attributes it all to a change in her diet and exercise plan. In a new interview with OK Magazine, she reveals that she has dropped 20 pounds in the past few months by cutting out foods like cheese and turning it up in the gym. She also offered advice to women, including busy moms who are hoping to do the same.

Wendy also offered some advice to mothers who might be finding it hard to revisit the gym on a regular basis: 

On how much weight she lost

I lost 20 lbs and I lost the weight by doing a little bit of modification to my everyday lifestyle including diet and exercise. I go to the gym and work out with a trainer for one hour, twice a week. I don’t work out anymore than I used to. I incorporate Pilates into my workout, which I’ve been doing all along also.

On what she eats to maintain her weight

I’ve modified some of the things in my diet. My drink of choice has always been water, I put a little Crystal Light in it. I still treat myself to a little Diet soda every now and again. I don’t include any cheese in my diet. Cheese is my weakness. My favorite snack is cheese and crackers. They are a ‘sometimes thing,' not an ‘every day thing’. I also love my trainer who has a private studio so I can let myself go when I’m with her.
I’ve substituted a mixture of mayonnaise and mustard to just all mayonnaise in things like tuna fish. I also remove the top bun whenever I’m eating something. Whether it’s a burger…always take off the top bun or I’ll wrap it in the full lettuce. I no longer use salad dressing where I drench my salad in dressing. Because even diet dressing isn’t good for you. Now I always keep red wine vinegar around and I don’t need the oil part. I pour the vinegar on the salad with only a little bit of salad dressing. I eat the same thing for breakfast every single day. Egg whites and green peppers and I like them crunchy.

On whether she finds it challenging to maintain her current weight

I’m 48-years-old and I’m preparing myself for my 50th birthday. I’ve always heard that when you hit these milestone birthdays, there’s one of two ways that people act. They either get really depressed or really happy with where they are in life. I’ve been very happy with my personal life and my career life. I maintain it by other people’s encouragement of my body. I want to look HOT at 50! I allow myself treats without over-indulging



There are exercises that you can do without going to the gym. For instance, you can do chair dips at the office. You must make time to do these things and put them in your schedule. It’s a must!


Looking good Wendy!

Spotted @ Ok Magazine!.






Beyonce Confirms 'Epic' New Song



Music News: With the entire world still head over heels from her ‘Superbowl 2013′ set, H&M front woman Beyonce ups her branding game today confirming the release of a new song in aid of her brand new movie ‘Epic’.
Penned and produced by Sia and Hit Boy, ‘Rise Up‘ will feature in the breathtaking new movie and marks the latest song to be released by the entertainer this year, following the births of the fiery ‘Grown Woman‘ and 2013′s song of the Summer, ‘Standing On The Sun‘.
Coming hand in hand with the movie’s May 24th launch date, fans of the entertainer will also be pleased to learn that this week saw her ‘Mrs Carter For H&M’ campaign dominate major cities across the globe with posters of the icon sporting the brand’s latest range virtually inescapable.

More below!



YOUR THOUGHTS? 

Kelly Rowland Unwraps ‘Talk A Good Game’ Album Cover



Music News: Kelly Rowland is set to make quite the statement with her new album ‘Talk A Good Game’ and does just that with the stunning cover for the ‘Kisses Down Low’ led set.
The official artwork for the LP unveiled moments ago and is, quite simply, stellar.
Due June 18th, the set features production from the likes of The-Dream, Mike Will, and Pharrell Williams, while collaborations also include the Neptunes frontman, along with Beyonce, Michelle Williams, and Wiz Khalifa.

YOUR THOUGHTS?


Lauryn Hill Pays Her Taxes, Sentenced to 3 Months in Prison


Troubled singer Lauryn Hill paid her overdue tax bill today, but that didn’t save her from doing a time in the federal pen.
USA Today reports that Hill was sentenced to 3 months in prison for failing to pay $1 million in overdue taxes.
Prior to the hearing, Hill’s attorney, Nathan Hochman, said in an email to TIME magazine Monday that Hill paid $970,000 to satisfy state and federal back taxes. Hill, but apparently that wasn’t enough for the judge.
Hill was also sentenced to an additional 3 months of home confinement to be served after she is released from prison.
Hill, of South Orange, New Jersey, pleaded guilty last year to evading taxes on $1.8 million income earned from 2005-2007.
In a statement to the judge, Hill said she planned to eventually pay her taxes but she was unable to pay during her self-imposed hiatus from show business.
“I am a child of former slaves who had a system imposed on them,” Hill told U.S. Magistrate Madeline Cox Arleo. “I had an economic system imposed on me.”
Hill, a follower of ganja smoking Rastafari, has 5 children ranging in age from 5 to 15 with Rohan Marley, the son of late reggae legend Bob Marley. She also has a 22-month-old son by another man.
In a Facebook post, Hill announced she recently signed a record deal with Sony in order to pay her taxes. Hill’s only album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, was released on August 25, 1998. The album received rave reviews from music critics and went on to sell over 10 million copies. ‘Miseducation’ earned Hill eight Grammy awards.
She put off recording a new album in 1998 when she was forced to settle with a group of songwriters who sued her after she neglected to credit them in the liner notes of ‘Miseducation’.
When asked to provide written contracts to the musicians during the recording of the album, Hill reportedly said, “We all love each other. This ain’t about documents. This is blessed.” 
Let’s see how many years it takes Hill to record a new album for Sony.
Photos: Kena Betancur/Getty Images

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Love IT or Hate It? Tamar Braxton's New Single "The One"


Tamar Releases New Single

Music News: Tamar Braxton has released her new single called "The One." It's the follow up to her 1st single "Love & War" which reached # 1 on iTunes. 

What do you think about her new single?

Sean Kingston Talks Dating Evelyn's Daughter Shaniece


Sean Talks Dating Evelyn's Daughter

Sean Kingston recently appeared on The Breakfast Club to discuss a few topics. One in particular was dating Evelyn's daughter, Shaneice. He says that he needed her after watching her on "Basketball Wives" when she decided which college she wanted to go to.

"Now her, a similar thing. I seen her on the show. She was looking for a school or an apartment. I was like I need her."


He also discussed about the rumors that he dated Rihanna. He explained that his relationship with her is more like a brother and sister type. He also expplained what really happened when he had that jet ski accident two years ago that almost ended his life. 

"Basically, the tide got high. I was new to the high land. I really didn’t know the water. This time I went out like five or five-thirty. It was crazy, I was knocked unconscious. He said my eyes was rolling back. It just really made me just appreciate the small things. Before I was ‘turnt’. It may me slow down and just appreciate–everything can be gone tomorrow."







K. Michelle Debuts Web Series "Day In The Life"

K. Michelle is debuting her new web series called Day In The Life" exclusively to Rap-Up.com. The webs series follows her promoting her upcoming debut album "Rebellious Soul" We also get to see a different side of her than we usually see on "Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta."

Check out the 1st webisode below.

My 'Where Are They Now" Interview With Jessica Kinni (Rock Of Love 2)


Exclusive Interview

Jessica Kinni was one my favorite girls on the second season of Rock Of Love. She is now doing many thing now including a new movie  and many hosting amodeling gigs. She talks about her memories being on Rock of Love and admits she only did charm school for the money. 

John Taylor: Hey, Jessica how are you?

Jessica Kinni: Hi John, I'm doing great, my birthday is this week so I am in an especially good mood!


John Taylor: You were best known for appearing on the 2nd season of "Rock of Love". What was your fondest memory being on the show?

Jessica Kinni: Wow, that's a really hard question to answer! The entire experience was really positive for me and I learned a lot about myself in the process.  People tuning in really only saw all of the wild stuff on TV, but what they didn't get to see was how a lot of us became friends and bonded over the "wild ride" that we were on,and how on our down time we would just hang out with Bret and he would play his guitar for us.  Those are the memories that I keep and am grateful for.




John Taylor: You were kinda like the underdog on the show, yet you made it far. I believe you made it to 4th place? did you expect to go that far on the show?

Jessica Kinni: It's funny, I remember walking into the house and having absolutely no idea what I was getting myself into, let alone expectations about how long I would last in the show.  I was just there for the chance to get to know this really cool guy and I got that chance, so it was a great turnout for me.


John Taylor: Now was there anything that happened on the show that did not air on TV?

Jessica Kinni: Oops...I think I already answered that in the question above! Oh, I remember we were shooting over Thanksgiving and Bret brought in this AMAZING Thanksgiving dinner and we had a great time.  That was really sweet of him and I don't think they showed it on TV.  Bret was always really thoughtful of everyone and I feel like the audience didn't get to see enough of that side of him.


John Taylor: Do you still keep in touch with Bret Michaels or any of the girls from the show? On the show, you were kinda close with Megan. Do you still keep in touch with her?

Jessica Kinni: I don't get to keep in touch with much of the cast.  I wish I did, but everyone is pretty split up all over the country doing different things.  I hear from people every now and then and follow some of the gang on Twitter, but that's about it.


John Taylor: So despite being on the show, have you found love?


Jessica Kinni: Hahaha "despite" being on the show....my personal life has somehow managed to yield positive results.


John Taylor: You also appeared on The Rock Of Love: Edition of Charm School. What made you decide to join that show? because to me, you really didn't need charm school.

Jessica Kinni: One word "money" I'd like a quarter of a million dollars, just as much as the next girl.


John Taylor: Let's talk the present now. You have a new film coming out called "Mood Swings"  Can you tell me what the movie is about? 

Jessica Kinni: Yes, I am very excited! I can't say too much about it just yet, but I'm slated to play a wife who goes a little over the edge when she becomes pregnant and VERY hormonal! It's going to be a lot of fun :-D




John Taylor: Besides your new movie, what else have you been since being on VH1? 

Jessica Kinni: Well, I am a hard working actress these days!  I spend my days auditioning and I have been working with an amazing acting coach as well.  I spend my time acting, modeling and hosting! In fact recently I have been doing special field correspondence work for the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for Emmys.com and Emmy Magazine! I've also been involved with some other really great projects that you can find on my IMDB page at www.imdb.me/JessicaKinni  I just love to be creative, it is the force that drives me....that, and chocolate! Hahahahah


John Taylor: Would ever consider doing reality TV again?

Jessica Kinni: If there was a really cool project, I would definitely consider it, however I think what I really love, Reality TV-wise is hosting! If I was approached about hosting or doing correspondence for a Reality TV Show, that would be the perfect fit for me!


John Taylor: Is there anything else you would like to add?

Jessica Kinni: Thanks for interviewing me John, I have so many fond memories from my experiences on Reality TV and it's so much fun to reflect on where I have been, but I'm just as excited about where I am heading! VH1 has been so great to me and have always been so supportive.  I can't wait to see what comes next! 

I'm including a couple of links so anyone who wants to keep up with me will be able to -

Jessica Kinni: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2960913/

Twitter @JessicaKinni

Instagram @JessicaKinni





She also sent a video she did doing a parody of Star Trek





Monday, May 6, 2013

Love It? or Hate It? Mariah Carey Releases New Single With Miguel



Mariah Carey Releases New Single

Mariah Carey has released her new single with Miguel called "Beautiful."  The song is actually titled with a hashtag #beautiful and the song sounds like a hit. Miguel's voice fits perfectly in the song and it's about a guy telling a girl that she is beautiful.


'Hollywood Exes" Season 2 Airs In July

Photo: /VH1

Season 2 Premieres In july

So everyone has been wondering what is going on with 2nd season of Hollywood Exes." It seems like the show's second season has been filming forver, but today Nicole Murphy announced on twitter that the 2nd season will air in July. 



Sunday, May 5, 2013

Love it? or Hate it? Lauryn Hill Debuts New Song "Neurotic Society"


Lauryn Hill Debuts New Song

Music News: Lauryn Hill has released a new song the other day called " Neurotic Society" It is said to be inspired by Chris Kelly's death. Due to her taxing troubles, she was forced to release the song and launch a new label.


What are your thougts on her new song?

Photos: Laura Govan Sets Wedding Dress On Fire In New Photo Shoot

Laura Govan for Black Men's Magazine


Laura's Fire Wedding Dress Sparks Up Controversy 

Laura Govan will be featured in the new issue of Black Men's magazine but she is sparking up controversy in  a new photoshoot where she sets a wedding dress on fire. She wants to get the message that getting married isnn't for everyone, especially for her.

In the latest issue she says:

"I just don’t like the way the public perceives women who aren’t married vs. the way they perceive women that are. People place so much value on having a great wedding instead of having a great relationship; that’s why you see people get married and divorced so quickly. I’ve been with the same man for 12 years, we have four children and we’re happy. Focus on that."

and speaking of wedding dresses she will become a bridesmaid for Nene's wedding which will also be a show "I Dream Of Nene"

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