Jessica remained at a more curvy weight not acceptable to the entertainment business and suffered from much scrutiny from the media. But it wasn't until gaining some significant weight during her pregnancy that she decided to lose the pounds. This is very admirable, since not many celebrities are strong enough to stand up for themselves and look the way they want. Now after her second pregnancy, Jessica has stuck with her Weight Watchers contract and has been posting pictures of the up and coming commercials on her Twitter. She is sporting a big smile and a thinner frame but most importantly, a healthy weight. The successful singer, actress and fashion designer is an example of a woman in control of her image. We tend to hear too many unfortunate stories about women who go to the extremes to be skinny. It's refreshing to see powerful women like Jessica choose a safe way into living a healthy lifestyle.
Small Business Saturday is literally a few days away, and for those of you that don't want to participate in the big-box-store corporate madness that is Black Friday, we have a few tips and tricks for you to support your local retailers without breaking the bank (or your patience).
For all of the purported strides that the war in Afghanistan has supposedly made for "human rights," it seems that the new regime has simply implemented the old ways all over again.
Tricia Norman, the mother of Florida tween Rebecca Sedwick -- who was, literally, bullied to death -- held a news conference where she confirmed that she will be suing "those responsible" for her daughter's death.
F#ck Cancer! is an ambitious campaign, and declaration, which hopes to put an end to cancer by inviting more people to join the fight. The movement was created with the intention of involving young people, and encouraging them to act against cancer, particularly breast cancer.
Smithsonian's Exhibit: American Sabor explores the influences of Latinos in popular American music, across a number of genres. The dynamic display and exhibition captures the presence and contribution of Latinos in punk rock, rock n' roll, hip hop, jazz, and rhythm and blues. And, it showcases how Carlos Sanata, Selena, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz and many others motivated a Latin quality in music that isn't generally inclusive of Hispanics. Distinctive musical styles, such as salsa, rumba and mambo, penetrated the American music scene and helped to make Latinos visible.
Beginners and veterans, alike, should have a fundamental understanding of Latin cooking basics. Keen awareness of techniques, flavors and tools makes all the difference; and is what helps to make an exceptional and sensational Latin cooking experience, as opposed to a mediocre, Taco Bell-caliber one. The right ingredients and techniques will liven up and give an ethnic-twist to routine American dishes, and it will introduce the Latin palate to anyone open to a zesty and mouthwatering experience.
Lady Gaga believes in shocking the eyebrows off people and every aspect of her presence at the AMA awards was outrageous and exciting, beginning with her ensemble at the awards, to her horseback-based entry and finally, topped by her crazy duet with R. Kelly.
The new Sherlock season 3 teaser is out and its out with a bang. The new Sherlock season 3 teaser is out and its out with a bang. Fans had to contend with a season 2 finale in which the famous detective is killed.
San Francisco Women's Centers (SFWC) have helped to guide the lives of girls and women in need of safe spaces that provide advocacy for social justice, gender equality and self-determination for decades. Edificio de Mujeres (The Women's Building) is one of those facilities, and annually assists 20,000 women with needs related to the arts, education, community involvement, and social services.
Tyler Shields, known for his controversial photo-shoots has done it again. When he isn't burning $100,000 Birkin bags or photographing celebrities lying on train tracks he is photographing young Hollywood into "the dark side". Breslin, who we first got to know in the movie "Signs" when she was just six years old, says that she never made a "conscious decision to prove to the world that (she's) grown up". She claims she just wanted to "try new things". People however, are sick of these pictures where minors in Hollywood take these sexual pictures in order to shake off their child star images. I guess people are just over it.
We're now officially a few days away from Black Friday, and there are still some of you who are overwhelmed, just to think about hectic holiday shopping. Don't worry, here are some amazing beauty deals that will help you through.
Lady Gaga has been enjoying her time back on the top of the Billboard 200 chart with her new album "Art Pop", which has already sold 258,000 copies, according to Nielsen Soundscan. Her second single featuring, R&B controversial superstar R.Kelly "Do What U Want", is currently at No. 18 on the Hot 100 chart. At last night's AMA's, Gaga and R. Kelly put on quite the performance for us.
"Catching Fire" grossed an impressive $307.7 million worldwide, topping their own title earnings of last year's 2012 premier of "The Hunger Games" franchise, which brought in $152.5 million. The film has established itself as a blockbuster saga, which promises more intensively thrilling films to come. The film also came in second to "Iron Man 3" in biggest debuts of 2013; the superhero sequel earned $174.1 million, the fourth-biggest domestic film opening in history ("Victory, I still win!" says Thor, a fellow Avenger).
If you don't already know what a turducken is, then you are in for a real carnivorous treat just in time for Thanksgiving. And if you're Latino, you may be surprised to hear of it's possible origin.
It's about time to get started preparing for Thanksgiving and Black Friday sale this week. If you are looking to score the biggest finds this weekend sale, note all the store hours and schedules that leading brands and stores will be having this coming Thursday and Friday.
