Which celebrities have used surrogates?
When it comes to surrogacy, the “how” is only a small factor in comparison to the “why.” Here’s a look at some celebrity experiences…
Naomi Watts doesn’t want plastic surgery because it makes it harder to get great roles
In an interesting take on the decision whether or not to get plastic surgery, 44-year-old actress Naomi Watts reveals she has not had anything done and probably won’t because the inability to show facial expressions makes it harder to get great roles. “For me it’s about playing women with rich lives — and the longer the life, the deeper the wrinkles,” Naomi says.
Christina Aguilera new makeover!
Christina Aguilera has made it no secret that her weight fluctuatesWhen we first met the pop star, she was teeny tiny and flaunting it. From the barely there mini-skirts to the low cut jeans with the sides cut out, she was always showing off her trim figure. After her son Max was born, Christina got much curvier and told press she loved her new figure. Now her look has changed again. During a recent event for The Voice, Christina debuted yet another look and this time, she’s shed some serious pounds.
CVS employees to face $50 charge if they don’t reveal their weights each month
Beginning in May, health-insured CVS employees will be required to reveal their weights, and body fat and glucose levels. Noncompliant employees will see their medical charges increase by $600 per year.
Sofia Vergara prepares for motherhood by freezing her eggs
Sofia Vergara and her fiance Nick Loeb are moving forward with the baby making process. Just a few weeks ago, it was reported that Sofia and Nick had chosen a surrogate to carry their baby and now, it looks like they are taking the next step!
Jessica Alba said her wellness tips are “much more grounded” than Gwyneth Paltrow’s
Just like Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Alba is building a brand focused on promoting healthy, natural living. Both are published authors with wellness websites and lines developing product lines… But, that’s basically where the similarities end.
Carnie Wilson is suffering from Bell’s Palsy
Carnie Wilson recently announced that she has been diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy. The Wilson Phillips singer had been struggling for weeks before she make the discovery but since the diagnosis, she’s been proactive in treating the illness. Now, Carnie is documenting her treatment on Twitter.
Do you like Downton Abbey’s Dan Stevens’ new look?
Dan Stevens is trying very hard to distance himself from his now-deceased Downton Abbey character Matthew Crawley. He attended the GLAAD awards last weekend looking practically unrecognizable!
Lil Wayne released from the hospital
Lil Wayne spent the majority of the last week in the Intensive Care Unit at Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, with TMZ reporting he was near death. Thankfully, Lil Wayne is recovering, and has been released.
Are multivitamins effective? What about vitamin-specific pills?
It’s something of a tradition for American kids to force down a daily Flintstones vitamin under a parent’s watchful eye. But, have you ever really stopped to think about whether multivitamins are beneficial?
Nicki Minaj gets a makeunder, tells women to be their own boss
Nicki Minaj went bare on the cover of Elle magazine’s April 2013 issue, at least bare for her.
Gwyneth Paltrow reveals she nearly died when she miscarried her third pregnancy
In an interview with The Mail on Sunday’s You magazine 40-year-old actress Gwyneth Paltrow revealed that she suffered a life-threatening miscarriage some time after the births of her two children Apple (8) and Moses (6) with 36-year-old husband Chris Martin. This is the first time the actress has spoken out about this difficult experience. “My…
PHOTOS Honey Boo Boo’s Mama June makeover at the GLAAD Awards with Snooki, JWoww & more!
Despite Here Comes Honey Boo Boo‘s reputation among detractors and those who have never actually taken the time to watch it, it’s actually a very positive show. Sure, the girls like to play in the mud, holler and say “fart” a lot, and the family’s dietary habits are just deplorable, but once you look past the lack of etiquette (and money) and the overabundance of cheese puffs, what you have is a loving family that celebrates individuality seemingly completely devoid of discrimination. That aspect of the show was recognized by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation with a nomination for Outstanding Reality Program at the 2013 GLAAD Media Awards, and Mama June herself flew to New York City receive the redneckognition in person!
PHOTOS Miley Cyrus’ Leonardo Da Vinci heart tattoo by Kat Von D
Due to recent media scrutiny, singer Miley Cyrus will be more reluctant to wear her heart on her sleeve, but the same apparently doesn’t apply to her forearm where she just got a rad little Leonardo da Vinci anatomical heart illustration tattoo courtesy of Kat Von D! Keep reading to see the photos as well as Leonardo’s original sketch from the early 1500s.
Kim Kardashian discusses eating healthy and staying fit during pregnancy
Kim Kardashian has been blogging about how she plans to eat right, work out, and stay healthy during pregnancy.
VIDEO Bethenny Frankel shows how to workout in stilettos
They may be the polar opposites of Nikes, but Bethenny Frankel claims working out in stilettos is actually beneficial. During a “Pumped in Pumps” class in New York City on Wednesday, the former Real Housewife led high-heeled participants through a series of exercises designed to tone muscles and work on core strength.
VIDEO Miss America responds to critics of her bikini body
Mallory Hytes Hagan, the reigning Miss America, was recently criticized for photos snapped of her on a Hawaiian trip looking different from when she won the pageant in January.
See what she looks like now and how she responded to critics…
The royal pregnancy: William and Kate’s nickname for the baby, how she stays fit
William and Kate aren’t revealing any chosen names, but they have reportedly opened up about a fun nickname for their baby…
Bullies from birth? Babies prefer those who hinder others perceived as different
In a fascinating study that transcends the nature vs. nurture debate, scientists discovered that most of us are prejudiced toward individuals who are believed to be different. Most shockingly, the experiment was performed with nine- and 14-month-old infants — not your typical tormentors.
VIDEO Meryl Streep teams up with Katie Couric for colorectal screening PSA
Legendary actress Meryl Streep is renowned for her award-winning performances, giving her best with each new role she takes on. This dedication to craft was no different when the 63-year-old joined forces with Katie Couric’s cancer-research foundation and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to star in a new public service announcement advocating early screening for colorectal cancer.
PHOTOS Demi Lovato cuts her hair!
Demi Lovato has given herself a mini-makeover. The former Disney star has been busy traveling lately — she was in London for fashion week and the Brit Awards — but now that she’s home she apparently has some free time. Yesterday, after a relaxing day of shopping, she chopped off her hair and debuted her new look to fans on Twitter!
Chuy Bravo breaks foot on the set of ABC’s Splash, can no longer compete
Chuy Bravo was one of several celebrities set to compete on ABC’s upcoming diving competition show Splash. When he joined show, the Chelsea Lately star didn’t even know how to swim but after some lessons from celebrity diving coach Greg Louganis, he was cleared to compete. Unfortunately, an on-set injury has led to an early exit from the show.
VIDEO: The Little Couple adopted a child with dwarfism from China
Dr. Jennifer Arnold and Bill Klein announced they have adopted a three-year-old boy from China who, similar to them, has a form of dwarfism.
Gwyneth Paltrow doesn’t let her family eat carbs
Anticipation of Gwyneth Paltrow’s new cookbook is building as its April release approaches. Unfortunately for Paltrow, much of the excitement surrounding the book seems to be because of all the snarking opportunities it promises to provide. As we previously reported, the book, inappropriately titled
Amanda Bynes’ drastic make-over: before and after photos
Former child star Amanda Bynes had a pretty rough year last year. She made headlines for her multiple hit and runs, drug use reports, and her infamous pinching match with a Los Angeles photog. Since then, she moved to New York and kept a much lower profile — at least for the most part — and earlier this week, she debut a new look to go with her new attitude.
Jennifer Love Hewitt wants to insure her 36Cs
Jennifer Love Hewitt wasn’t particularly modest — in any sense — during a recent interview when she appraised her breasts.
“These things right here are worth $5 million,” Hewitt said, pointing to her chest in an interview with USA Today.
Harry Styles got a huge insect tattoo!
Harry Styles reportedly got some new ink.
Alec Baldwin’s daughter Ireland signs with two modeling agencies
Alec Baldwin has had a good year. First, he and his wife Hilaria revealed that they are expecting a baby, and now, his daughter Ireland has been signed as a model with two major agencies. Ireland, whose mother is Kim Basinger, will now be working with Two Management in Los Angeles and IMG Models in New York.
PHOTO Teen Mom 2’s Leah Calvert gets her braces off
Teen Mom 2 star Leah Messer has a lot to be happy for — a husband, a new baby, and now, no more braces! Check out a photo of Leah sans metal mouth that she tweeted earlier today and see what you think about her new smile!
Anti-Aging | Health and Beauty | Kim Kardashian | Kourtney and Kim Take Miami | Skin Care | Vampire Facelifts
Kim Kardashian shares bloody photo of her vampire facelift
Vampire facelifts (or facials) are a new procedure that uses the patient’s own blood to create a more youthful appearance, and on last night’s Kourtney and Kim Take Miami Kim Kardashian tried it out.
The Duggars have another baby on the way
The Duggar family’s Babypalooza continues! 19 Kids and Counting mom and pop Jim and Michelle Duggar‘s oldest child Josh and his wife Anna are expecting their third child together. Josh and Anna are already parents to Mackynzie, 3, and Michael, 21-months.
Before and After | Plastic Surgery | Real Housewives | Real Housewives of Orange County | Vicki Gunvalson
BEFORE and AFTER PHOTOS: Vicki Gunvalson got a new face
Vick Gunvalson has gotten some work done on her face, which according to Rumor Fix, she reveals on the first episode of season eight of Real Housewives of Orange County. Find out what procedures she had done.
Sarah Jessica Parker’s feet damaged by years of Sex and the City high heels
All those fabulous designer shoes Sarah Jessica Parker wore in Sex and the City have ruined her feet! Maybe I’m not so jealous of Carrie Bradshaw after all.
Ariel Winter supports claims her mother would deprive her food, call her names
Modern Family actress Ariel Winter experienced some real-life drama in recent months, as she claimed her mother was verbally and physically abusive. Now in the comfort of her sister’s stable home, the 15-year-old Winter said she is much happier. “My life is definitely more normal — and that’ll help me grow up like I’m supposed to,”…
VIDEO Meet Courtney Stodden’s goth brunette alter-ego/half-sister Courtland
You can now add Courtney Stodden to the long list of people saying hateful things about Courtney Stodden! In yet another desperate cry for attention, the teen bride dressed herself up as her foul-mouthed goth brunette sister Courtland, who lashes out at her “fame wh0re” sibling and Courtney’s “old, washed up D-list, saggy-ball actor” husband, 52-year-old husband Doug Hutchison in a new Youtube clip.
Vanessa Lachey felt ‘haunted’ by estranged mother after becoming a new mom
Vanessa Lachey recently opened up in a uniquely candid blog post about her not-so-unique experience with baby blues. In it, the new mom to baby Camden described feeling inadequate and frustrated with any little mistake.
Former Vogue editor breaks promise not to photograph smoking models
When Carine Roitfeld stepped down from her position as Vogue Paris editor in 2011, she vowed to never again photograph smoking models. Yet, less than two years later, she went back on her word. In the recently released second edition of CR Fashion Book, Roitfeld’s brainchild, she includes a spread of three photographs featuring a model smoking.
Kelly Osbourne suffers seizure, rushed to a Los Angeles hospital
Kelly Osbourne has been taken to the hospital after suffering from a seizure. The Fashion Police star reportedly fell out of her chair and began shaking while on the set on her hit E! show and was rushed via ambulance to a nearby hospital.
Women petition to get Kraft Mac & Cheese to cease using cancer-causing food dyes
It may be the cheesiest, but Kraft Macaroni & Cheese may also deliver some negative side effects. Now, a petition started by two North Carolina mothers to get Kraft to stop using yellow #5 and yellow #6, has been signed by more than 50,000 supporters.
Abortion | Controversy | News
Surrogate Crystal Kelley refused monetary offer to abort baby with severe health abnormalities
When a woman is a gestational surrogate, what rights should she have if something goes wrong?
VIDEO Life for a real “Sleeping Beauty” isn’t a fairy tale
When Lois Woods falls asleep, she can’t be quite sure when she’ll next wake. It could be a few hours. Or it could be two months.
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi debuts post-baby bikini body after losing 42 pounds
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi has come a long way since we first watched as she burst into the Jersey Shore house announcing, “Party’s here.” She’s lost tons of weight, cleaned up her act, gotten engaged, had a baby, and now, she’s lost even more weight. In the latest issue of Us Weekly, Snooki is showing off post-baby body in a bikini.
Tan Mom Patricia Krentcil to star in movie based on her life, is moving to London where she’s not banned from salons
Have you been wanting to see more of the infamous Tan Mom? Yeah, us neither. But, Patricia Krentcil is back and she’s making a movie about her life. No, it’s not going to be a Jersey Shore meets the Brady Bunch type flick — it is actually going to be a bit darker and will show the ups and downs she’s been through after making headlines for her tanning habits.
What is the Aztec Diet? Is it worth trying?
If we each got a nickel for every time a new diet comes into existence, then we would all be rich. Some of these diets lose traction as soon as the first cookie comes into sight. However, a few other diet regimens seem to have real merit that make them worth considering. The Aztec Diet falls into the latter category.
Holly Madison gave birth!
Holly Madison gave birth Tuesday afternoon to a healthy 7 pound, 2 ounce baby girl with boyfriend Pasquale Rotella.
Pregnant woman fired for having premarital sex, job allegedly offered to her baby-daddy
San Diego Christian College fired financial aid specialist Teri James for having premarital sex after the institution discovered she was pregnant. What they allegedly did after that makes this story truly strange.
Snooki doesn’t “see the harm” in tanning, will allow her son to fake bake
Even though she is just 4′ 8″, Snooki’s look is anything but understated. From her famous hair poof to bold makeup to tiny clothes, the Jersey Shore breakout star is nearly as famous for her style as for her hard-partying. She’s also unabashed about her beliefs — no matter how controversial they may be. In a recent interview with xoVain, Snooki said she won’t have a problem with her son fake baking once he’s a teenager. So, how dangerous is using a tanning bed really? Keep reading for the stats!
Emily VanCamp talks about Hollywood’s “addiction to youth”
The star of Revenge doesn’t hold back when it comes to talking about aging, health and social issues.
Why salvia or synthetic marijuana may be more dangerous than real weed
They may be marketed as alternatives to weed, but synthetic marijuana and salvia have unique risks.
Scientists claim baby born with HIV cured
At a major meeting on AIDS in Atlanta on Sunday, scientists claim that a baby born 2 1/2 years ago in Mississippi has been cured of HIV. Read on for details of the exciting case and why it’s providing researchers with hope that they will have a new means to battle the disease globally.
PHOTO One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson debuts teacup tattoo
The One Direction guys love their tattoos, and recently Louis Tomlinson added to his collection with a teacup on his arm. In true celebrity form, he debuted the photo on social media. So why a teacup? Some speculate it was inspired by one of his band’s latest songs.
Janurary Jones, Holly Madison encourage taking placenta pills postpartum
Most things that can ease the transition into new motherhood are worth considering. But, what about taking daily placenta pills? Although the suggestion may sound pretty far out there, it’s actually a common practice in Eastern medicine. Recently, it’s gained more attention in Western culture, thanks to high-profile advocates January Jones and Holly Madison.
Does liposuction really work? And how dangerous is it really?
In a society where the the best fix is the quickest one, liposuction seems like the ideal procedure. You just walk into a cosmetic surgeon’s office with some spare fat and walk out with artificially toned legs, arms, etc. What that doesn’t reveal is that liposuction is not a panacea for people who stuggle with being overweight.
Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong discusses ‘gruesome’ detox, fears of losing family and band
Green Day front man Billie Joe Armstrong opens up about his brutal detox and fears of losing his family and band after rehabbing from addiction issues he’s struggled with for years.
Kim Richards on looking inebriated in Paris – did she relapse?
Kim Richards went to rehab in December of 2011 to treat her problems with addiction, and while The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star claims to have gotten sober and stayed sober, the latest episode of the show hinted otherwise. During a trip to Paris, Kim seemed to be up to her old ways as she looked inebriated on screen. According to Kim, tough, it was all one big misunderstanding.
Lindsay Lohan to be an inspirational speaker at schools after having an “epiphany”
Lindsay Lohan has moved back to NY to live with her mom (who wants her to get started having babies ASAP,) after a long string of financial, legal, career, and drug addiction issues that have gone on for years.
Her lawyer Mark Heller has now filed a motion asking her current probation violation case to be put on a “slow track,” as Lindsay works to make major changes in her life after experiencing an epiphany.
Carmen Electra recreates Baywatch photo, says “I feel better than I did at 25!”
New pictures of Carmen Electra in the iconic Baywatch swimsuit make it hard to remember what decade it is. Has it really been 15 years since she jogged down the shores to rescue hapless swimmers?
Working out four times a week may be better than six
Working out is a great way to stay sane, healthy and happy. But, fitting in a sweat session each day? That’s just exhausting. Finally, a study has agreed that it may be better to exercise four (or even two!) days a week rather than six.
Jennifer Lawrence dyed her hair jet black!
Immediately after Jennifer Lawrence finished celebrating her Oscar win (celebrations included making obscene gestures to the press and getting hit on by Jack Nicholson,) she dyed her hair jet black!
RHOBH Taylor Armstrong gets an intervention from Kim and Kyle Richards about her drinking
On tonight’s Real Housewives of Beverly Hills the Richards sisters stage a mini-intervention over Taylor Armstrong’s drinking habits.