Even after they shed their excess pounds, formerly obese women still have to contend with “anti-fat prejudice,” according to a new study, reports Health Day. Researchers asked young women and men to read about women who had either lost 70 pounds of excess weight or had stayed the same weight (weight-stable), and who were either […]
Filmmaker Tyler Perry is speaking out in defense of the late Whitney Houston’s daughter Bobbi Kristina after rumors circulated that she walked off the set of his newest sitcom, For Better or Worse, reports ET. “I woke up this morning to my publicist calling me saying that there were reports that Bobbi Kristina walked off […]
VH1s “Basketball Wives” Tami Roman stopped by the Wendy Williams Show on Tuesday where she teared-up while speaking about her “image” on “BBW” and how it has affected her daughters. Tami joked that when she was married to former NBA player Kenny Williams, she knew where her husband was by listening to Wendy Williams on […]
First Lady Michelle Obama stopped by “The View” Tuesday where she talked about being a mother in the White House, eating healthy and her own political aspirations. Michelle Obama told the ladies she was inspired to start a garden because she wanted daughters Sasha and Malia to be healthier. When the girls’ doctor specifically said […]
In Chicago, three bakery workers claim they’re owed dough — their fair share of $118 million in winnings from the Illinois State Lottery. They say they were part of a betting pool at the Pita Pan Old World Bakery in Chicago Heights that won the windfall in a May 4 drawing. “What happened was this,” […]
An American woman who adopted a 7-year-old Russian boy and then later sent him back to Moscow on a one-way flight has been ordered to pay damages of $150,000 and cough up an additional $1,000 a month in child support. Torry Hansen was ordered by Tennessee Circuit Court Judge Lee Russell to pay damages of […]
Most people don’t like bugs or insects. However, I like to think bugs and insects are just misunderstood creatures. For example, a queen bee has a remarkable ability… A queen bee can lay between 800 – 1500 eggs per day.
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman might soon find himself working with at-risk teens or cleaning up streets. The flamboyant former player known for his rebounding skills and wild, off-court behavior was sentenced Tuesday to 104 hours of community service after being found guilty last year of 4 counts of contempt for failing to pay child […]
Singer Mary J. Blige admits that her foundation has suffered from a few missteps. Previous mismanagement resulted in a $250,000 lawsuit being filed against her Foundation For Advancement of Women Now, but Blige insists that she has a new team in place that will get FFAWN back on track. TD Bank filed suit over an […]
As if VH1’s reality show “Basketball Wives” doesn’t already have enough drama, newcomer Kenya Bell is quickly discovering that increased fame and fortune isn’t all its cracked up to be. According to reports, Kenya’s estranged husband and former NBA player Charlie Bell, 33, is suing his reality TV star wife, claiming he’s been low on […]
After sticking to a strict diet to lose baby weight following the January birth of Blue Ivy, singer Beyonce is planning to indulge. “Y’all have no idea how hard I worked!” the new mom told fans during her concert at Revel Beach’s Ovation Hall in Atlantic City on Saturday night, via the Associated Press. “I […]
R&B singer Mary J. Blige’s charity organization is facing a possible investigation after allegedly failing to file its 2010 tax return. Blige founded The Mary J. Blige and Steve Stoute Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now (FFAWN) with her former record label executive in 2007 but the group has now come into question following […]
