Feb 27 2010
Former Growing Pains actor Andrew Koenig (41), son of Star Trek legend Walter Koenig, was found dead in Vancouver Park on Thursday after he committed suicide. Walter Koenig announced:
"My son took his own life. If you can’t handle it anymore, you know, if you could learn anything from this, is that there are people out [...]
Feb 13 2010
Danielle Hayes was first approved then kicked off American Idol after it was discovered she has a criminal record for DUI and marijuana possession.
I believe in second chances, but American Idol has set tough standards to make sure their winner is a good example for the young people aspiring to be like them, and I [...]
Feb 07 2010
Nicole Richie says she feels ‘blessed’ to be living her life right now in an interview with the UK’s Marie Claire magazine.
The 28-year-old actress has two children, Harlow, two, and Sparrow, five months, with partner Joel Madden.
Before settling down, Richie had been involved in eating disorder rumours because of her slim frame and was arrested in 2003 for driving while in possession of heroin.
“I live my life and I do what I do, and sometimes you forget that people are watching you. Look, people can give reason after reason. To me, I’ve just accepted responsibility for what I’ve done, and I don’t really try and look at why I did it.I just feel that I have gotten past it and moved on, and it’s just something that’s not really a part of my life any more. And I feel extremely blessed to live the life that I’m living.”
The way Nicole Richie has turned around her life really is remarkable.
Feb 06 2010
A new trial has found that very low calorie diets are far more effective at tackling obesity than conventional diets, potentially putting an end to losing battles among drastically overweight Britons.
More than one in five women in the UK are overweight (21%*), with a similar number of men (17%) who measure a body mass index (BMI) of over 30. In comparison, a healthy weight is a BMI of between 20 and 25 according to the British Nutrition Foundation.
In a 12 month study, adult men and women with a BMI at or above 35 were entered a clinical trial of different diet interventions with the aim of achieving a five per cent weight loss. An initial test of eating 600 less calories per day than the recommended daily allowance for men/women. Those who failed to achieve the 5% weight loss were then put on either the low carbohydrate, high protein diet (LCHP) and a very low calorie diet (VLCD). The latter eating plan drastically cuts the amount of calories consumed by relying on diet of milkshakes.
At the end of the year-long trial, the average weight loss for the VLCD was 31 kilograms, compared to just four kilograms for the low carb/high protein diet, one of the country’s current fashionable eating fads.
The very low calorie programme, known as LighterLife, was also twice as successful as those who stuck with eating just 600 less calories per day, which reduced obese Brits’ weight by an average of 18kg. It also resulted in increased cardiovascular benefits and improvements in cholesterol.
The study was led by Professor Iain Broom, the director of the Centre for Obesity Research and Epidemiology at Robert Gordon University and a professor of metabolic medicine at the University of Aberdeen.
Professor Broom said: “This shows how a very low calorie diet can provide excellent weight loss for obese people in both the short and long term, including those patients who have failed other dietary approaches.”
“The cholesterol benefits are also considerable, as are the lean body mass results which demonstrate that patients see the very same changes in their body composition as those on a conventional diet – there was no difference in the amount of lean body mass change, suggesting that cardiac muscle was not affected by VLCD therapy.”
The study supports what LighterLife seeks to achieve with every client who undertakes it, greater weight loss results and an immediate solution to the side effects obesity such as high cholesterol and restricted movement. It demonstrates that for people living with obesity a very low calorie diet can be the solution they’ve been looking for.
Feb 04 2010
His & hers modern dating clinic
Any questions about dating in the 21st century – ask them and get the answer with famous relationship guru Jenni Trent-Hughes.
Chat date: 8th February 2010
Chat time: 14:30
The internet may have made it easier to find new singletons that are just right for you, but that doesn’t mean dating has got any easier. If anything, it’s harder.
Fortunately there are some people that seem to know exactly what to do in the modern dating world. Whether you’re a newly single girl who isn’t sure how to separate the freaks from the geeks, or a guy who wants to know what little gestures will melt her heart, from presenting her with Lindor LINDT chocolates or a bouquet of flowers – this live WebTV show will have everything you need to know to ensure you’re not single this Valentine’s Day.
And if you’re already in a relationship but need a helping hand, don’t worry! Life coach and relationship guru Jenni Trent-Hughes is here for you too. Send your question in now or tune in live to ask her for tips and advice on guaranteeing the perfect Valentine’s date.
Jenni Trent Hughes joins us live online at http://www.webchats.tv/chat/his_her_modern_dating_clinic
on Monday 8th February at 14:30 to discuss modern relationships
Feb 03 2010
Everyone’s favourite no nonsense red head gives her advice on how to keep your 2010 resolutions on our live WebTV show
Ruby Wax saves your new year
Chat date: Tuesday 15th December
Are you trying to tone your abs and get back on the treadmill this Christmas? Perhaps you’re not sure what to do about your relationship status? Or maybe you’re missing some motivation and need some support? Great news – Ruby Wax will help you succeed by giving her advice on a live WebTV show.
We all know that the energy needed to accomplish our goals often fades quickly, and come February, many of us will be no closer to accomplishing our aims and will instead be feeling sad or even depressed about it.
Fortunately Ruby Wax is available to give motivational advice on getting out of that rut and accomplishing all of your goals. This is your chance to ask questions about embarrassing issues you may currently have but not be able to talk about to other people, and get advice from Ruby and Gary Siva, professional life coach and founder of the new 365 day motivation programme from MyMobileGuru.co.uk.
Ruby Wax and Gary Siva join us live online at http://www.webchats.tv/chat/ruby_wax_saves_your_new_year on Tuesday 15th December at 16:00 to discuss meeting your new year’s resolutions
For more information visit www.MyMobileGuru.co.uk
Jan 31 2010
Joe Jonas has spoken out to deny rumors the Jonas Brothers are splitting up.
Despite buzz to the contrary, and Nick Jonas’s continuing solo project, Joe has confirmed the band will go on in an interview with People magazine.
“We are happy being a band, and it’s what we’ve always wanted to do, We are not breaking up. There’s no reason for us to do that.”
Jan 25 2010
Andy Dick was arrested on charges of first degree sexual abuse around 4 a.m. Saturday after performing at the Rum Runners comedy club in Huntington, West Virginia.
Criminal complaints were filed by a security guard at the club who says Dick "grabbed my crotch and began laughing when I tried to give him and armband." The second criminal complaint was filed by a customer who says he ws talking to Dick when he "unexpectedly, and without invitation, grabbed my crotch, repeatedly groping me, and kissing me."
The manager, Tom Schaefer, says he was with Dick at the time he was performing at the club, and didn’t witness the incidents.
Phillip Daniels, a bouncer at Rum Runners said about Dick:
"You could tell he was really out of it. He was on something."
A press release from the Huntington Police Department says:
"Based upon statements of two victims and independent witness accounts alleging that he had engaged in unwanted and uninvited groping of the two victims’ genital areas, Andrew R. Dick (AKA Andy Dick) of South Pasadena, California, was arrested and charged with two counts of Sex Abuse in the First Degree."
Jonathan Kraft, a regular customer at Rum Runners, says the night Dick was arrested he went right up to Dick and bought him a drink.
Kraft says he introduced Dick to the owner and at one point Dick tried to kiss him, but Kraft told him:
"I’m not down with that."
Kraft says he has no intention of filing any complaint and he calls the charges against Dick "dumb" and "stupid," saying, "He’s nationally known as a weird guy."
Dick is weird, but that doesn’t give him the right to physically grope people that didn’t give him permission.
Jan 13 2010
Jan 04 2010
Lady Gaga was hit in the face last evening by a boque of flowers thrown by a fan at about the 1:04 mark in the video below. It wasn’t intentional, everyone knows gays throw like girls.
This wasn’t the only accident during the Monster Ball tour. Gaga also fell a few weeks ago in Vancouver.
