Shirtless Celeb Of The Day - Carter Oosterhouse

If you don't know who Carter Oosterhouse is, you're not alone, but if you watch TLC to any capacity, there's a good chance that he has caught your eye on occasion. He stars in Trading Spaces and boy is he good with his tools. Take a look ladies and drink up this tall, dark and handsome man with everything you've got.

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Brad Pitt in Burn After Reading

Here is the new trailer for Brad Pitt's upcoming film Burn After Reading, due for release on September 12, 2008. It also stars George Clooney, Tilda Swinton, Frances McDormand, and John Malkovich. It looks hot although Brad plays somewhat of a loser and has hair of the Vanilla Ice variety.

Enjoy.

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Entertainment News - May 30, 2008

Rumor has it that Angelina Jolie gave birth to her and Brad Pitt's twins on May 25th 2008, in Aix-en-Provence, France. They plan to name their newborn daughters, Isla Marcheline and Amelie Jane. Beautiful.

Kate Hudson and Lance Armstrong enjoyed some serious kinky sex in a bathroom stall at the Cannes film festival. (CelebNewsWire)

Not only us Charlie Sheen going to marry his girlfriend Brooke Mueller tonight, apparently she's also pregnant with his child. Wow, Denise Richards is going to be pissed. (dListed)

Bill Murray's being accused of being a wife beater, a weed addict, an alcoholic and a sex addict by wife Jennier Murray. (Celebrity Rumors)

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Clay Aiken Is Going To Be A Father!

Oh my God, is this bizarro world? What the hell is going on? Apparently, Clay Aiken, who seems to be as gay as the day is long, has impregnated Jaymes Foster, record producer and sister of David Foster. She's 50, he's 29, and she's due to give birth August 2008.

I don't know about you, but this is the weirdest news I've heard since Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise got together. Rumors abound that it was via artificial insemination, but I don't believe that. I think that he tried having sex with the most androgenous woman he could find and didn't realize that his boys had what it took to fertilize an egg... because she's 50, he probably thought she didn't have any more eggs anyway.

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Jessica Simpson New Single - Come On Over

Jessica Simpson has gone country in an attempt to score some new fans, considering her old fans are all laughing at her. From proving how dumb she is on reality TV and her divorce from Nick Lachey, to her relationship with Tony Romo, whose career has gone to the crapper since he started sleeping with her, I don't see how Jessica can revive her career, singing or otherwise.

Here's her new single, "Come On Over," which is pretty bland.

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Entertainment News - May 29, 2008

More people suggesting that Kim Kardashian's ass was purchased at a plastic surgeon's office. (Celebrity Rumors)

Amanda Peet loves to have sex in water and says it's quite fun doing it in a bathtub. (CelebNewsWire)

So it's official; Ashlee Simpson is pregnant with Pete Wentz's child and that's why the two rushed to the altar. (Gossip Girls)

George Clooney gave girlfriend of one year, Sarah Larson, the boot. (Just Jared)

Owen Wilson is pretty broken up over Kate Hudson and Lance Armstrong's relationship. (ICYDK)

Eddie Murphy will reprieve his role as Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop 4. (I'm Not Obsessed)

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Entertainment News - May 28, 2008

Colin Farrell has lost a ton of weight and everyone's worried about him but it's only for his upcoming role as a Spanish photojournalist in war-torn Bosnia in the early 1990s in the film Triage.

Word has it that John Mayer is giving Jennifer Aniston the absolute best sex of her life because he's one kinky ass dude. Wonderland it is. (CelebNewsWire)

Will Smith made it clear on Ellen Degeneres' show yesterday that divorce is just not an option for him and Jada Pinkett. (Jossip)

Lance Armstrong and Kate Hudson seem to be going strong. (Celebrity Rumors)

Christian Bale admits that he lies in most interviews, but doesn't do it on purpose. (ICYDK)

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Why Men Cheat

By Brandon Evans

What You Did To Make Him Cheat On You

You know, the other day I was watching an entertainment show that discussed why men cheat on their beautiful celebrity wives and girlfriends. Jude Law (Sienna Miller), Eric Benet (Halle Berry), and Hugh Grant (Elizabeth Hurley) were mentioned, among others, but what struck me was the female announcer’s reaction to why the men cheated.

Reason after reason turned it onto the guy and made him out to be some kind of selfish monster who was unfeeling and unappreciative of what he had. As though the announcer knew each of these women personally and knew that they were perfect, so it had to be some kind of inherent flaw in the men.

If that wasn’t enough, the next day I watched a talk show that discussed why women cheat and guess what? It was always the man’s fault. That’s right. When women cheat, it’s because their men have somehow faltered the relationship and driven them into another man’s arms.

So let me get this straight… when a man cheats, it’s because he’s an a-hole and when a woman cheats, it’s because her man’s an a-hole? Hmm, something’s amiss here.

I am not a cheater in any way, shape or form, and I believe that there are myriad other options besides cheating when someone is unhappy in their situation. But if you have dated a handful of men and they have all cheated on you, isn’t it possible that you are partly to blame for their wandering ways?

Why men cheat

Of course, there are plenty of a-hole men who cheat simply because the getting’s good and they think life is one grand buffet, but there are other men who simply feel driven to it (as I’ve heard many a woman put it when they find themselves being the cheater) for the following reasons.

Why men cheat reason #1
You suck in bed
I know way too many women who are just awful in bed in so many ways. There are the dead lays, the spastic lays, the demanding lays, and the I’m­-doing-you-a-favor lays. I have yet to meet a man who likes any of these types of women.

And yes, he does have the duty of confronting you on your bedside manner, but let’s face it; do you know how difficult it is to tell someone they don’t please you in bed and, in fact, do the exact opposite? Sometimes it’s easier to love the one you’re with and lust with someone else temporarily.

Why men cheat reason #2
You’re a downer
Every time he’s with you, you complain about everything. Your neck hurts, you missed the bus again this morning, your boss hates you, it’s raining, you gained weight, your stomach is upset… ugh! Shut up, will you?

So it’s no wonder that when he meets happy-go-lucky Vanessa at work and she’s always laughing and flirty, that he wants to rip her underwear off with his teeth and give it to her doggy style on the copy machine.

Why men cheat reason #3
You’re always fighting with him
Whether he told your best friend your deepest, darkest secret of forgot to rinse his spoon, everything is a freakin’ battle with you. You spend most of your time together arguing over the most benign things simply because you can’t let anything go.

He starts to feel inadequate at home so when he meets a woman who thinks he’s the greatest thing since ice cream, you can bet your ass that he’ll want to take a bite out of hers.

Why men cheat reason #4
You belittle him
From his body to his smarts, you make fun of your guy to the extent where it’s no longer funny and it’s downright insulting. You make him feel like a loser and take any opportunity to laugh at him.

So when a beautiful woman comes along and engages in long, thoughtful conversations with him and tells him he’s a wonderful man, you can bet that the minute she reaches over to him with her mouth, he’ll have a hard on the size of a baseball bat.

Why men cheat reason #5
You’re fat and ugly
You used to take such good care of yourself and you always looked and smelled like a million bucks. But lately, you’ve put on 40 pounds and stopped caring that your landing strip is looking more like the Amazon jungle.

All day long at work, he watched all the hotties go by looking perfectly coiffed and put together. Meanwhile, back at the ranch, you’re downing Doritos and squeezing your zits in front of him. So yeah, when he starts sticking it in another woman, it’s because his imagination simply can’t keep up the charade.

Why men cheat reason #6
He doesn’t feel desired
There was a time when you’d wear sexy lingerie or blast trance music and seduce your man until he thought he was going to ejaculate from every pore on his body. Now all you do is hop out of the shower and lie in bed, waiting for him to “get it over with.”

Men need to feel desired just as much as women do and when they don’t feel it, they tend to wander off looking for that feeling. And there’s a good chance that they’ll find it.

Wondering why men cheat

I didn’t list the obvious reasons women tend to tick off when they try to reconcile why their men wandered into another woman’s arms simply because the clichés have got to go. It’s high time women started taking a modicum of responsibility for why they cheat and why their men cheat.

This isn’t a perfect world nor will it be any time soon, so rather than cross your arms and wallow in self-pity, ask yourself if you could’ve done anything to have prevented the infidelity.

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Entertainment News - May 27, 2008

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were at Cannes to promote Brad's new film called The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and Angelina decided to give Clint Eastwood's wife a big hard kiss on the mouth. Yum! (IDLYITW

Lindsay Lohan is apparently engaged to her lesbian lover Samantha Ronson. Looks like someone took over Britney Spears' role in Hollywood. (dListed)

Jenna Jameson is trying to have a baby. That can't be good. (Celebrity Rumors)

Jake Gyllenhaal and Reese Witherspoon are still going strong. Dammit! (Just Jared)

Tara Reid has decided to join the next season of Dancing With the Stars. This ought to be good. (I'm Not Obsessed)

Ouch, word has it that Mariah Carey is treating her new husband Nick Cannon like an assistant. (CeleBitchy)

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Bodysnarking

You know how I find images of celebrities at their worst and show them to you in order for us to feel better about ourselves? Well, it seems that bodysnarking is the new black and women are posting unflattering images of everyday chicks on their social networking pages and getting others to insult said chicks. Now that's just cruel...

So would you be a bodysnarker to expose someone you hate's cellulite or crater face? Yeah, I probably would too.

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Beyonce

Beyonce Vital Stats
Birth Name: Beyonce Giselle Knowles
Birth Date: September 4, 1981
Birth Place: Houston, Texas
Height: 5’7”
Romantic Link: Jay-Z

Beyonce Interesting Facts

Beyonce considers herself a very shy person and in order to get over this shyness she created a stage persona named Sasha.

In 2000, Beyonce and her group Destiny’s Child toured as the opening act for Christina Aguilera.

In 2005, Beyonce launched a clothing line called House of Dereon with her mother Tina Knowles.



Beyonce Biography

Born on September 4, 1981 to parents Tina and Matthew Knowles, Beyonce was the eldest of two girls (she has a younger sister named Solange) growing up in Houston, Texas.

It didn’t take long for her parents to notice Beyonce’s huge artistic talents and, by the time she was 7 years old, she was taking dance classes and singing as a soloist in the church choir.

Beyonce’s dance instructor took a personal interest in her and began taking her to various song and dance competitions, of which Beyonce won over 30.

Beyonce on Star Search

By the time she was 9, it was clear to Beyonce what her future held, so she and her three friends, LaTavia Roberson, Kelly Rowland and LeToya Tuckett formed a quartet and named themselves Girl’s Tyme.

The girls got their big break when they appeared on the hit talent show Star Search in 1992, but were incredibly disappointed when they lost. By this time, however, Beyonce’s father decided that he wanted to help his daughter and her friends make their dreams come true, so he quit his job with Xerox and began shopping the girls around to various music labels in an attempt to get them a record deal.

This sacrifice took a toll on the Knowles family; it forced them to move into two different apartments, each one smaller than the last. But by 1996, the group was finally signed to Columbia records and it looked like Matthew’s sacrifices would pay off.

Destiny’s Child releases No, No, No

Meanwhile, Beyonce was still attending the High School for Visual and Performing Arts in Houston and eventually moved to Alief Elsik High School, where she graduated.

By 1998, Girl’s Tyme, now renamed Destiny’s Child, released its first self-titled album, and garnered major success, thanks, in part, to producers Wyclef Jean and Jermaine Dupri.

Their debut album went platinum, but unfortunately, things began to change within the group. By this time, however, the girls had quickly assembled a sophomore effort and, by 1999, The Writing’s on the Wall made its appearance on store shelves.

Two of the members, LaTavia and LeToya, felt that Beyonce’s dad was playing favorites and putting Beyonce on the forefront and taking the lion’s share of the profits, so they left the group.

Destiny’s Child - the trio

But when they saw that the group recruited two new members in Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin, the girls decided to sue Beyonce, her dad and the band for breach of contract.

The case went nowhere, and five months later, Farrah Franklin also left the band for personal reasons, making Destiny’s Child a trio, which it would remain. By 2000, The Writing’s on the Wall was certified 11 times platinum and Destiny’s Child was riding high.

Beyonce in Goldmember

By the time 2001 rolled around, the girls were ready to showcase exactly why they were mainstays in the music industry with their third effort, Survivor. Beyonce was also branching out into acting; she costarred alongside Mekhi Pfifer in Carmen: A Hip Hopera and by 2002, she found herself starring alongside Mike Myers in the blockbuster hit Austin Powers in Goldmember.

Beyonce is Dangerously In Love

By 2003, Beyonce released her first solo effort, Dangerously In Love, to the joy of millions of fans. The album debuted at #1 on Billboard and hit singles like “Crazy In Love,” “Baby Boy” and “Me. Myself & I” cemented her place in the music industry.

The next year, Destiny’s Child headed back to the studio to record what would be their last album together. The album, fittingly called Destiny Fulfilled, was certified 3 times platinum and garnered hit singles like “Soldier” and “Lose My Breath.”

And after their 2005 worldwide concert, the girls decided to go their separate ways and venture into new territory.

Beyonce releases B’Day

Beyonce, however, knew what she wanted to do, and got to work on her new album and began taking acting classes.

By 2006, Beyonce had accomplished much; she starred in The Pink Panther opposite Steve Martin, she released B’Day, her sophomore solo effort, and she starred with Jennifer Hudson, Eddie Murphy and Jamie Foxx in the award-winning film Dreamgirls.

B’Day came in at #1 in its first week of release, selling 541,000 copies, and has been certified 2 times platinum. Not one to rest on her laurels, however, Beyonce went on a worldwide tour called The Beyonce Experience.

On the personal front, Beyonce was dating rapper Jay-Z since 2002, and, although the couple remains mum about their personal lives, they were married in a hush-hush wedding ceremony on April 4, 2008. Rumor has it that the two are expecting their first child together.

Resource:
IMDb - Beyonce

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Scarlett Johansson Cellulite

Scarlett Johansson is, by far, one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood; she is sexy, curvy, cute and passionate in one fell swoop. But Scarlett, like most of us, can't escape the ripply skin found on most women's thighs. So rest well tonight knowing that even the best of them has cellulite.

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Shirtless Celeb Of The Day - Robert Downey Jr.

Ahh, Robert Downey Jr. I've loved him since Less Than Zero and, despite his issues with drugs, I still have a soft spot for him. And now that he's Hollywood's darling all over again, thanks to Iron Man, I can share my love for him (without his shirt) with all of my adoring fans.

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Are You A Procrastinator?

By Alicia Sorocco

At some point or another, we’ve all done it. The reasons why are aplenty, but there’s no doubt that we’ve all put off till tomorrow what could be done today. What prompts this behavior? Is it simply because we can’t be bothered? Well, maybe, but there are other reasons behind our consistent postponement of the things that need to get done.

So why do you keep putting off your daily duties? Well, the reasons may surprise you.

Why you procrastinate reason #1
Tasks are unpleasant
If you have to clean out the cat litter or call up the cable company for weird charges to your bill, it’s obvious that neither is going to be fun. So there’s a good chance that you’ll avoid getting them done for as long as you can.

Resolution: If you go into such tasks with a good attitude (“I love my cat so much, she’s adorable,” and “Let’s see which customer service rep is going to make my day today.”), there’s a good chance you’ll come out of them without feeling like you never want to go through that again.

Why you procrastinate reason #2
Tasks are difficult
Whether it’s writing an article that requires a boatload of research or building a dog house, the idea of getting started sucks the wind right out of you simply because the task is huge in its entirety.

Resolution: Break the project down into pieces and, if necessary, delegate. When you turn a huge task into a bunch of smaller ones, you’ll find that you get more done in less time. As well, if someone happens to be around when you’re ready to go, ask for their help.

Why you procrastinate reason #3
Fear of making the wrong decision
Sometimes, the best way to avoid blame or regret is by avoiding the decision-making process entirely. Unfortunately, you will have to make a decision at some point. Let’s get on that today, shall we?

Resolution: Give yourself a deadline and tell someone about it; someone who will rag on you if you don’t follow through. That way, you’ll feel obligated to make a decision and be done with it.

Why you procrastinate reason #4
You’re just lazy
This one is probably the most difficult reasons to overcome. If you just don’t have the motivation in you, it is up to you to discipline yourself because you’re the only person you should always be able to depend on.

Resolution: The only way to change this potentially crippling behavior is by promising yourself a reward once it’s complete. The thing is, you cannot, under any circumstance, reward yourself if you don’t accomplish your goal.

You can also tell others of your intentions to get something done; that way, you’ll feel anxious about not getting it done after having told the world that you would.

Why you procrastinate reason #5
It’s never perfect enough
You, like most of us, are mildly neurotic. No matter how hard you work at projects, you feel as though they’re never completed to perfection. So, rather than break your head trying to perfect it, you give up altogether.

Resolution: At some point, you’re going to figure out, that not everything can be perfect because perfect is a relative term. As long as you do your best and try your hardest, you can’t demand more than that of yourself. Show your accomplishment to others (at the point when you start sweating the small stuff) and get their opinions. There’s a strong chance that they’ll be impressed by what you’ve done.

Why you procrastinate reason #6
You hate your boss
Ask anyone and they’ll tell you that working hard so that a person you really hate can make a bigger salary sucks eggs. And if you’re in a situation where you only want to work the bare minimum so that you don’t get fired, you really need to reevaluate your professional situation.

Resolution: In this particular situation, procrastination is less of habit and more of a vengeful tactic. You have two choices: 1) Begin actively seeking other employment; or, 2) Resolve your issues with your boss.

Why you procrastinate reason #7
You have adult ADD
Focusing your attention on one thing for an extended period of time is almost impossible. If it’s not the lure of Internet gossip sites that distract you, it’s Jane from accounting who comes strolling in to tell you about the latest love affair on the sixth floor. You just can’t make yourself pay attention to the task at hand.

Resolution: If you have an office, close your door. If you work in a cubicle, put a “Do Not Disturb” sign on top of your computer. It’s okay to let distractions take over every once in awhile, but you shouldn’t use them to avoid getting your work done.

Create a list of small tasks to complete each day and make sure that you accomplish them each day. That way, you will have a sense of satisfaction in knowing that you’re not letting your distractions take up the majority of your day.

Stop putting things off

It’s easy to wait until the very last minute to get things done, but that will only lead to more stress in your life, and God knows we all have enough of that already.

Make time to get the things you don’t take pleasure in out of the way so that you have more time to enjoy the things you love doing.

Otherwise, you might wake up one day and discover that you’re 60 years old with nothing to show for it. It’s all up to you.

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American Idol 7 Recap - May 22, 2008

That's it, it's all over. The winner by 12,000,000 votes is David Cook and I couldn't be happier. He definitely derserves it. Even Simon Cowell admitted he was too hard on him the night before.

So check out Simon's apology, the announcement of the winner, David Cook in tears and, finally, his performance of "Time of My Life"

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Shirtless Celeb Of The Day - Dax Shepard

He most recently starred in Baby Mama, but comedic actor Dax Shepard was hiding this body under his clothes for way too long. If he doesn't look like an Abercrombie & Fitch model, then I don't know who does. Hopefully, he walks around with his shirt off more often. And hey, that guy standing next to him in the last photo ain't too shabby either.

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Top 10 Unhealthy Things About Sushi

By Tara Fraser

Do you love sushi? Or, rather maki? Well, you’re not alone and that’s why sushi restaurants are popping up by the boatload. Unfortunately, there are some unhealthy things about sushi you may want to learn about before your next visit to a sushi bar.

Unhealthy things about sushi #10
Soy Sauce
Have you ever eaten sushi in the evening only to wake up the next morning feeling bloated and swollen? You can blame soy sauce for it.

We all know how bad salt and sodium can be for you. So when you drown your maki rolls into a pool of soy sauce, which is essentially liquid salt, you’re setting yourself up for water retention and a whole lot of morning after misery.

Why not enjoy the sushi for what it is? Appreciate it in all its glorified flavor without drowning out the real taste of it.

Unhealthy things about sushi #9
Pickled Ginger
Again, salt is the kicker here. I love ginger, and I love pickled ginger even more, but I know that too much of it is simply not good for me. Anyway, as I’m sure you know, the ginger on the plate is used to cleanse your palate when it comes time to try a different piece of sushi.

So don’t gobble up all the ginger in one fell swoop; rather, toss one into your mouth every time you’re ready to move on to a new flavor.

Unhealthy things about sushi #8
Mayonnaise
Boston rolls, Kamikaze maki and many others contain mayonnaise and I don’t think I really need to go into the many reasons why you probably shouldn’t be eating mayonnaise by the spoonful.

Granted, there isn’t enough to put on 10 pounds in one sitting, but if you think that sushi is a “diet” food of sorts, think again; especially if you’re ordering up the mayo-filled ones.

Unhealthy things about sushi #7
Mercury
There has been much controversy regarding fish and mercury of late and with good reason. Whenever you leave it to man to produce food, you can bet he’s going to take as many short cuts as possible. And the last thing you want is to become victim of this plot.

So when ordering, do your best to steer clear of yellowfin tuna, swordfish, yellowtail, seabass, albacore tuna, and mackerel.

Unhealthy things about sushi #6
Crispy tempura
Crispy tempura consists of flour and oil, and is deep fried. I know; it tastes so damn good, but at the end of the day, it takes away from the health benefits of sushi. So when this is part of your maki order, you know it’s not going to bode well for your hips.


Unhealthy things about sushi #5
White rice
It is possible to find sushi restaurants that offer brown rice sushi but they are few and far between. Besides it sort of takes away from the original flavor we’re accustomed to. White rice is a “simple carb” and is quickly digested, and is does not come as highly recommended as brown or wild rice.

Nevertheless, because you’re consuming said rice with fish (protein) and vegetables, it’s not as bad as it would be if you had eaten it on its own.

Unhealthy things about sushi #4
Deep fried rolls
Although it is slowly becoming a popular trend (leave it to North America to make frying sushi popular), anything that is deep fried isn’t good for you and sushi is no exception.

Whether the entire roll is deep fried or simply the seafood or fish (spider roll or Godzilla roll, for example), at the end of the day, sushi is supposed to be a refreshing meal, not a heavy one.

Unhealthy things about sushi #3
Caviar
Although the caviar placed in and on sushi is bright and colorful, it is usually quite laden with salt. And as I’ve mentioned ad nauseum, too much salt is simply not good for you. Of course, the amount of salt you’ll be consuming via caviar is minimal, but don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Unhealthy things about sushi #2
Sushi pizza
Although sushi pizza varies somewhat from one restaurant to the other, they all have a common enemy; the fried roll of rice on the bottom. Sushi pizza tastes phenomenal, what with the smoked salmon, caviar, avocado and friends all around, but my goodness, that fried rice cake is just dripping with problems.

So while I don’t suggest you cut it out of your life immediately, I do recommend that you go easy on it.

Unhealthy things about sushi #1
Listeria monocytogenes
This is less of an ingredient found in sushi and more of a bacterium that can cause major stomach problems. This is why pregnant women in North America are discouraged from eating sushi.

Luckily, this is where wasabi comes in. Did you know that that lump of green stuff on the plate is more than just a flavor that makes you feel like you got kicked in the face? That’s right, it’s there to help insure that, should there be any bacteria on the fish, the wasabi will effectively kill it and keep you from getting sick.

Sushi is unhealthy?

Sushi is one of the most healthful foods you can dig your teeth into, but once you add a North American twist to the food, it suddenly takes on some less desirable traits.

Simply stick to the fresh fish with plenty of veggies and you’ll maintain your waistline and feel plenty satisfied with your meal.

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Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant Vital Stats
Birth Name: Kobe Bean Bryant
Birth Date: August 23 1978
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Height: 6’6”
Romantic Link: Vanessa Laine Bryant

Kobe Bryant Interesting Facts

Kobe Bryant speaks fluent Italian and is in the midst of the doing the same with Spanish.

Kobe Bryant performs a rap sequence on Brian McKnight’s remix of “Hold Me.”

Kobe Bryant Biography

Born on August 23, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to former Philadelphia 76ers ball player dad Joe “Jellybean” Bryant and mom Pam, Kobe and his two older sisters, Shaya and Sharia, moved to Italy when he was just 6 years old, because his father was playing basketball in Italy.

While growing up there, Kobe learned fluent Italian and became easily accustomed to the lifestyle in Europe. In 1994, however, the Bryants moved back to Lower Merion in Philly, and Kobe attended Lower Merion High School.

Already standing at 6’6”, Kobe had a fantastic basketball career throughout high school and after graduating in 1996, he scrapped his original plans to head to a prominent college, and opted instead to head straight to the NBA.

Kobe Bryant joins LA Lakers

Bryant was selected 13th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in 1996, but was traded that same year to the Los Angeles Lakers. Selecting Bryant was a strategic move by the Lakers because they wanted to free up money in order to land Shaquille O’Neal on their roster.

During his early NBA career, Bryant made quite an impression professionally, but he had a very difficult time making friends, partly due to his upbringing in Italy.

His first two years with the team saw Bryant spending a lot of time on the bench, as he was used mainly to cover other players. But once then-coach Del Harris was replaced by Phil Jackson in 1999, everything changed for Bryant.

Bryant became one of the best shooting guards on the LA Lakers roster, and he and teammate Shaquille O’Neal led the team to three consecutive NBA Championships in 2000, 2001 and 2002.

Kobe Bryant marries Vanessa Laine

In 2000, Bryant met and began dating Vanessa Laine when he spotted the then 16-year-old on the set of a music video. After dating for only six months, the two became engaged and were married on April 18, 2001, in California. Bryant’s parents were opposed to the marriage and this led to their being estranged for two years.

Meanwhile, due to his excellent play on the court, Bryant became incredibly marketable and began doing spots for Adidas, McDonald’s, Nutella, Ferrero SpA, Spalding, and Coca-Cola.

Kobe accused of raping Katelyn Faber

Unfortunately for Bryant, he was accused of rape in 2003, and his whole world seemed to come crashing down on him. While he was staying at the The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera resort in Edwards, Colorado, awaiting knee surgery, he was accused of having sexually assaulted Katelyn Faber, and was arrested and formally charged.

That same year, his wife Vanessa gave birth to their daughter, Natalia Diamante, in January 2003.

Although Bryant immediately held a press conference in which he admitted that he had committed adultery, he vehemently denied having sexually assaulted the alleged victim.

After Katelyn finally dropped the case in 2004, she filed a civil suit, which was settled out of court for an undisclosed amount.

Amid this whole fiasco, Bryant continued to play and he played well, although his reputation had been tarnished and his sponsorship deals with McDonald’s, Nutella and Ferrero SpA were dropped.

Kobe signs $136 million deal

At the end of the 2003-’04 season, when the Lakers failed to win the NBA Championship, Phil Jackson was not invited back to coach the team (rumors abound that that’s what Bryant wanted).

With the hardships of the trial behind him, Bryant faced another challenge: Shaquille O’Neal parted ways with the Lakers (once again, rumors abound that Bryant made it known that he did not want him to return) and it was up to Bryant to prove that he could carry the team.

Going into the next season, Bryant decided to sign a 7-year contract with the Lakers for a whopping $136 million US, rather than head to the Clippers, as was rumored for awhile.

Bryant went into the 2004-2005 season as the unquestionable leader of the pack, but although he was the league’s 2nd highest scorer, the Lakers ended up not making it to the playoffs for the first time in over 10 years.

Kobe signs with Nike

The 2005-2006 season saw the return of Phil Jackson as coach of the Lakers, a decision that seemed to bode well with Bryant. In December of 2005, Bryant managed to score 62 points during his 33 minutes of play; a record-high for him.

He then broke that record in January 2006, when he scored 81 points in a game against the Toronto Raptors. In February of 2006, Nike decided to launch a new signature shoe in Bryant’s name called Zoom Kobe I, paying him a whopping $45 million.

Bryant and his wife welcomed a second daughter into the world in May 2006, and life looks like it’s on the up and up for him and his family.

In 2007, Bryant managed to score more than 50 points in 4 consecutive games and his jersey became the top-selling one in North America and China. In December 2007, Kobe Bryant became the youngest player ever to reach 20,000 points in the NBA (he was almost 30).

Kobe and his two daughters

Nowadays, Kobe spends most of his off time with his wife and two daughters, Natalia Diamante Bryant and Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant (born 2006), and has since reconciled with his parents.

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Celebrity Flaw of the Day - Mischa Barton Cellulite

Sometimes you see a celebrity with a small amount of cellulite and you think to yourself, okay, I have more cellulite than she does, but nevertheless, score one for the ordinary gal. But sometimes, a Mischa Barton comes along and makes you feel like a superstar because she's dripping with the stuff.

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Entertainment News - May 16, 2008

Expect to see Jessica Simpson enter rehab soon; she just got dumped by Tony Romo and is an alcoholic. (Celebrity Rumors)

After 14 years of marriage, Shania Twain and Mutt Lange are over. (Pink is the New Blog)

Adnan Ghalib, Britney Spear's ex-boyfriend is shopping around a sex tape he made with the singer recently. (dListed)

Ellen DeGeneres plans to marry her long-time girlfriend Portia de Rossi now that the ban on gay marriage has apparently been lifted in California. (Just Jared)

Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson have borken up again despite rumors that they were engaged. (Celebritique)

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Entertainment News - May 15, 2008

I don't know what's going on, but Nikki Cox has managed to lose all the weight she had on her body and implanted it into her lips. She really looks bizarre.

Halle Berry is finally engaged to her longtime beau and baby daddy Gabriel Aubry. (CelebNewsWire)

Woody Allen manages to satisfy his perverse fantasies of Scarlett Johansson by getting her to make out with Penelope Cruz in his new movie Vicky Cristina Barcelona. (Egotastic)


Anne Heche is already broke and can't afford to pay child and spousal support to her ex-husband and child. (dListed)

Jodie Foster and her long-time girlfriend Cydney Bernard split up after 14 years together. (ICYDK)

Drew Barrymore was involved in a hit and run and managed to chase down the driver of the other car and get his license plate number. (CeleBitchy)

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American Idol 7 Recap - May 14, 2008

And then there were 2.

American Idol 7's Top 3 results show started off as usual, with Ryan Seacrest introducing the judges and then the remaining trio (David Archuleta, David Cook & Syesha Mercado) came out and sang "Ain't No Stopping Us Now."

Then we returned to the trio in a Ford ad singing "Heaven" by Los Lonely Boys, which was mediocre compared to the others.

Then after a recap of last night's show, Ryan introduced Idol winner Fantasia who sang a song called "Bore Me." All I can say is, What the f*&@ was that?!?!?! This chick is all kinds of insane. She came out with fuschia hair, danced liked a freak and reminded me very much of Chris Tucker from The Fifth Element. The camera even scanned the judges and you saw Simon Cowell with his jaw on the floor, and not in a good way.







After a look at each of the contestants trips back home and a recap of their time on the show thus far (by the by, each of them broke down and cried), we were finally given the results:

Syesha Mercado was kicked off American Idol 7, to no one's surprise.

See you at the finale.

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Entertainment News - May 14, 2008

Chilli has got to be the tallest cow in the world and hails from Somerset, England. At 9 years old, Chilli is now contending for Guinness Book Of Records for the title of Britain's tallest cow. Yes, she deserves the top spot in my gossip.

Ben Affleck sort of blames Jennifer Lopez for ruining his career, but not really. The "Jenny from the Block" video put the final nail on the coffin, he admits. (CelebNewsWire)

Bonnie Fuller, the editorial director of American Media, walked away from $1.5 million annual salary and massive perks and no one really knows why. (Jossip)

Britney Spears had a car accident yesterday and hopefully this isn't the beginning of yet another fiasco. (Gossip Girls)

As Jake Gyllenhaal and Reese Witherspoon began planning their wedding, women around the world clutch their bosoms and cry. (Just Jared)

Shia LeBouef explains to David Letterman that he was arrested at Walgreen's a while back over zit cream and cigarettes. He is hilarious. (ICYDK)

Chris Brown finally goes shirtless on the cover of Ebony magazine. (Celebritique)

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American Idol 7 Recap - May 13, 2008

For this episode of American Idol 7, the Top 3 had to do one song selected by the judges, one song selected by themselves and one song selected by the producers. It provided for great challenges and great variety.







David Archuleta
Sang:
And So It Goes by Billy Joel (chosen by Paula Abdul)
With You by Chris Brown (chosen by David)
Longer by Dan Fogelberg (chosen by producers)

I have a terrible feeling that David Archuleta is going to win this whole damn thing; not because he's such a great singer (he's not), but because the crowd usually represents the masses and those tweens are incredibly vocal about their love for Monchichi boy.

About his singing: monotonous, he flubbed the lyrics to the Chris Brown song and managed to bore me and creep me out with that weird way he stares at me through the camera. Nevertheless, the eunuch has the girls mesmerized. His dad probably beat them into yelling out his name. The best part? When Simon told him that he was like a "chihuahua trying to be a tiger."







Syesha Mercado
Sang:
If I Ain't Got You by Alicia Keys (chosen by Randy Jackson)
Fever by Peggy Lee (chosen by Syesha)
Hit Me Up by Gia Farrell (chosen by producers)

Personally, I thought Syesha had a hell of a night and sang the crap out of her songs. She's an entertainer and a performer and despite what the judges said (they blasted her for selecting the Peggy Lee song), I thought she did a fanastic job with every song thrown her way. I think if she cut an album it would be phenomenal. Randy is so freakin' hard on her and I think it's because he wants to have sex with her and knows it'll never happen.








David Cook
Sang:
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack (chosen by Simon Cowell)
Dare You To Move by Switchfoot (chosen by David)
I Don't Want To Miss A Thing by Aerosmith (chosen by producers)

One has to wonder what the hell Simon was thinking with his song selection, but then, the Brit enjoys throwing a monkey wrench into any well laid out plan. Nevertheless, David nailed it. His second song, though, was bo-o-o-o-oo-o-o-o-o-ring. Luckily, he redeemed himself with the last song by singing the tish out of it.

My prediction for who's going home tomorrow:

Syesha Mercado, although I wish it were David Archuleta.

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Entertainment News - May 13, 2008

Paparazzi took candid shots of Heidi Klum on the beach and all the men in the world are disappointed that she doesn't look like the Victoria's Secret model they're accustomed to seeing.

Lindsay Lohan has lost yet another acting gig and her new line of leggings belong in the crapper. (CelebNewsWire)

Jay Leno is getting the boot from NBC, but, of course, that's not what they're calling it. (Jossip)

Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz plan on getting married this Saturday in a "top secret" location because she doesn't want to have a child out of wedlock. (dListed)

Rihanna and Chris Brown are still denying that they're having hot steamy sex every night. (Gossip Girls)

Amy Winehouse got out of her car during a traffic jam in London and looked a complete mess... but no more than usual. (Celebrity Rumors)

Roselyn Sanchez will marry Eric Winter in Puerto Rico in November. (I'm Not Obsessed)

If you're interested in Sex and the City spoilers, here are more than your mind can handle. (Celebritique)

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The Bachelor London Calling Recap - May 12, 2008

Wow, I have to say, I didn't see that one coming on The Bachelor London Calling finale.


Let's start from the top:


First Chelsea meets Matt Grant's parents and his brother, whom, I must say, definitely lost the lottery in the looks department. His mom, Trish, is immediately skeptical of her, but as she continues to speak to her on a one-on-one basis, she begins to warm to her.


Then mother and son have a chat, which is way too calm and logical by any parent/child standards, and off Chelsea goes into the night.


Next, Matt picks up Shayne and he takes her on a tour of London and she behaves like a 4-year-old who's never been on a bus before. It's so cute, it's sickening. As she enters his parents' house, you can immediately tell that no one there thinks she's Matt's type...except Matt. So his fat, mustached brother starts interrogating her and, being the casting couch pro that she is, Shayne takes him head on and earns his respect. Then he went to the washroom and masturbated to her likeness, but they cut that part out of the show.


After Shayne splits, Matt has a candid conversation with his parents and bro regarding the 2 girls and admits that he's most comfortable with Shayne but feels more passion for Chelsea.


Then the trio heads back to Barbados and Matt and Chelsea take a helicopter ride tour of Barbados, end up on a deserted beach and make out while laying in the sand and water. After their picnic, they head back to the Hilton (plug), admit they're falling in love with each other and make out until the producers force him out of her hotel room.


Next he hooks up with Shayne and takes her parasailing, which she thoroughly enjoyed. After listening to her soliloquy about how wonderful and perfect everything is, they head back to the Hilton (once again, plug) and she gives him what she calls "the most important present you will ever receive in this relationship." It was a cool gift: she gave him a trio of pictures of herself writing "I love you" in the sand.


Then she spent the next little while acting like a 4-year-old again with stunning questions and statements like, "Ma-a-a-a-tttt, it says 'I love you," and "Do you like my present?" It was pretty nauseating, but Matt gobbled it up like a sap.


After a quick shop for an engagement ring, it was time to confront the girls.


First out, Chelsea. You know what that mean... after the requisite, "you're so fantastic, we had good times" speech, he rejected her and admitted that she took too long to show her feelings. She didn't take it very well and started blasting Shayne by saying "She's the falsest person here." Matt got visibly pissed and defended his darling. As she drove away, Chelsea said, "He's a fool."


So next was Shayne, so you could just imagine the drama that was about to erupt. He started his speech and she was getting nervous... but then he got on one knee, she almost passed out and he asked her to marry him by asking "Monkey, will you marry me?" It was very endearing.


So there you have it: Matt Grant proposed to Shayne Lamas and she said yes. Stay tuned for the break up.

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Entertainment News - May 12, 2008

Looks like Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise have managed to get pregnant again.


Lindsay Lohan can't get a job to save her life. She was set to star in The Manson Girls but got dropped because no A-listers are willing to work with her. Off to the C-list she goes. (CelebNewsWire)


Jennifer Aniston's nipplitis tells you all you need to know about how she feels about John Mayer [PIC]. (Egotastic)


Iron Man really whored itself out to Audi and Burger King, but at the end of the day, it's a great movie with sexy Robert Downey Jr. in it. (Jossip)


Shia LeBoeuf loves getting laid but doesn't enjoy it when women expect a commitment and all that jazz. (ICYDK)

In what could only be called karma at work, Suge Knight got knocked out at a nightclub over the weekend despite the fact that his bodyguards beat the crap out of hte guy who punched him in the head first [PICS]. (TMZ)

Rapper DMX was arrested over the weekend for animal cruelty and drug possession. Apparently 12 emaciated pitbulls were found in his home. Loser. (CelebSlam)

The very beautiful Parvati Shallow took home the $1 million prize on Survivor: Micronesia last night. A well deserved prize if you paid any attention to the show this season. (Celebritique)

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Top 10 Best TV Moms

By Bobbi Hunter

There’s something about TV moms that give us a host of sensations from frustration and happiness to warmth and puzzlement. But if you are a mom, or plan on becoming one, perhaps these TV moms can help you decide what you do and what you don’t want to be like with your kids.

What makes these women the best TV moms is that they’re crafty with their child-rearing techniques, and can at least help us to realize that raising kids can have its lighter moments.


Best TV moms #10
Lois
Malcolm in the Middle (2000 – 2006)
Played by Jane Kaczmarek
The hard-nosed mother who runs the household, Lois has to contend with three sons and a husband who seems to be lost without hope. Of course, she’s slightly crazy, constantly imagining scenarios and figuring out how to outsmart her boys, but that doesn’t take away from her ability to keep it together throughout it all… at least, most of the time.

Memorable quote: (talking to her son) Look, Reese. Some people are born book-smart. Others are born crafty and street-smart. You, I'm afraid, are neither.


Best TV moms #9
Marge Simpson
The Simpsons (1989 - present)
Voice of Julie Kavner
Although she might be quite passive about her fat husband’s antics, she loves her children fiercely and proves that even cartoons can feel pain when their children are unhappy. And Marge enjoys cooking and cleaning, and there’s something very admirable about any woman who takes pride in that.

Memorable quote: I have a responsibility to raise these children right and, unless you change, I'll have to tell them their father is... well, wicked.


Best TV moms #8
Maggie Seaver
Growing Pains (1985 – 1992)
Played by Joanna Kerns
Probably one of the sexiest moms of the ‘80s, Maggie juggled the children and her husband with a career in journalism. Of course, having to contend with a dare-devil eldest son, an awkward, nerdy daughter, a con-artist son, and a toddler girl, not to mention Luke Brower (played by then-16-year-old Leonardo DiCaprio) wasn’t easy by any means. But having a husband who worked from house helped significantly.

Memorable quote: (talking to her daughter) No explanations. You are not getting a nose job.


Best TV moms #7
Lynette Scavo
Desperate Housewives (2004 – present)
Played by Felicity Huffman
She started out as a career woman, but after her third son was born, Lynette opted to stay home and raise the children while her husband supported them both. Then, after she ruined her husband’s opportunity for growth, she became the breadwinner. But through it all, Lynette, with her crafty ideas for teaching people lessons, remains a fantastic mother and wife, although she may have momentary lapses in judgment every now and then (remember when she let the front desk clerk at her yoga class believe her son had cancer so that she can show up late?).

Memorable quote: (speaking to her children) I know someone, who knows someone, who knows an elf. And if any of you acts up, so help me I will call Santa and tell him you want socks for Christmas! All right, are you willing to risk that?


Best TV moms #6
Lorelai Gilmore
Gilmore Girls (2000 – 2007)
Played by Lauren Graham
A single mom in her 30s, raising her teenage daughter Rory (Alexis Bledel) in Connecticut, Lorelai seems to have it together and opts to raise her daughter by treating her like an adult most of the time. Although it’s sometimes difficult to separate being a friend from being a mother, Lorelai manages to do a fantastic job.

Memorable quote: (speaking about her daughter) I have to make her understand that I'm okay with the guy thing. 'Cause not talking about guys and our personal lives -- that's me and my mom. That is not me and Rory.

Best TV moms #5
Elyse Keaton
Family Ties (1982 – 1989)
Played by Meredith Baxter (Birney)
Raising Alex, Mallory and Jennifer, three kids who were incredibly different, was difficult enough in and of itself. But juggling that with a job at a top-tier architectural firm after not having worked for 12 years is quite a feat.

Memorable quote:
Steven Keaton: (her husband, played by Michael Gross, walks into the kitchen) What's this? Elyse Keaton: (referring to her youngest son, played by Brian Bonsall) Andrew drew it. It's a picture of a dog. I told him that he couldn't have a dog because Mallory is allergic to dogs.
Steven Keaton: What's this?
Elyse Keaton: It's a picture of Mallory moving away.


Best TV moms #4
Kitty Forman
That ‘70s Show (1998 – 2006)
Played by Debra Jo Rupp
With a hard-headed husband, a stoner son, and an incredibly promiscuous daughter, it’s a wonder that Kitty is even able to keep it together. A stay-at-home mom, Kitty has a soft spot and manages to convince her husband to let orphaned Steven Hyde (played by Danny Masterson) to live with them.

Memorable quote:
Kitty Forman: I really doubt that she's just abandoning Steven, I mean, she's his mother.
Eric: (her son, played by Topher Grace) Mom, her exact words were "I know I'm your mother, but I'm abandoning you."


Best TV moms #3
Debra Barone
Everybody Loves Raymond (1996 – 2005)
Played by Patricia Heaton
Living in Long Island, Debra raises twin boys Geoffrey and Michael (played by Sawyer & Sullivan Sweeten) and daughter Ally (played by Madylin Sweeten), and is constantly barraged by visits from her meddling in-laws. Her husband doesn’t always do the right thing and she constantly has a problem with the way things are at home, but despite all that, there’s a lot of love going around that home.

Memorable quote: (speaking to her sons’ teacher) You have no idea what I have to put up with. When I got married, I just didn't get a husband, I got a whole freak show that set up their tent right across the street!


Best TV moms #2
Roseanne Conner
Roseanne (1988 – 1997)
Played by Roseanne Barr
Roseanne was one of the coolest moms in history, and although the family did not come from a whole lot of money, Roseanne and Dan (played by John Goodman) managed to get the kids what they needed and cracked us up while they did it. Roseanne’s fantastic way of punishing her children and confronting them when things got tough made her the baddest mom this side of the new millennium.

Memorable quote: The only thing I've ever wanted for my kids is that they're happy... and that they're out of the house, and I tell you something, happy ain't that important.


Best TV moms #1
Clair Huxtable
The Cosby Show (1984 - 1992)
Played by Phylicia Rashad
As she practiced law, Clair raised her five children alongside her husband, and through the good, the bad and the ugly, Clair usually managed to keep her head above water and look at every problem from a logical perspective. And because she was a lawyer, she was always able to play Jedi mind tricks on her kids when she wanted to prove a point.

Memorable quote: You know, you're ready to jump in and buy this car, just like you were with the bracelet, the waterbed and the dead fish. And you know that at this point in your life, you can do pretty much what you want because in the back of your mind, you know we're always there to bail you out - we're your safety net. We're so good at it that half the time you don't even know we're doing it.

Best TV moms ever

Growing up watching television kept me from a lot of activities I should’ve been doing instead, but I did learn a few things from these moms. For instance, I finally realized that my mom is a human being with a past and feelings, and a need for attention.

So TV isn’t all bad, and I credit all the TV moms for that.

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