Victoria's Secret Angel Quit Modeling Due to Religious Faith
Former Victoria's Secret model Kylie Bisutti says that her career didn't sync with her Christian faith. In a recent interview, she said (quote) "My faith is more important and I want to honor God. I don't feel like I am honoring him when I am half-naked. I thought all that attention, parties, runways would make me happy. But when it comes right down to it, the scene was all empty and selfish."
Bisutti walked the runway for Victoria's Secret "Fashion Show" and earned her Angel wings. In between gigs, she posed for men's magazines such as FHM and Maxim. That's all changed now. Kylie says (quote) "I'm married, I refuse to model lingerie, but will continue to model women's clothing. I'm much happier fully clothed."
Keira Knightley Describes Shopping for a 'Body Double' Butt
Keira Knightley has one strict rule for any film she makes. She tells the director "You can have the top half but you can't have the bottom half." Meaning, the award-winning actress will go topless for a film, but she requires a body-double for anything below the belt.
While on the set of one of her recent movies, the scene called for Keira to take off her clothes and do a striptease in a thong. She refused -- as it's stated in her contract -- so the director brought in a group of "body actresses". As Keira explained "These three women came in and just dropped their trousers and he was like 'Well, which one do you want?' I was just looking for one that's around the same shape as mine, just a bit better. The girl we picked had a lovely bottom-- but you don't get a feel."
Survey: America Either Hates -- or is Jealous of -- California
When Americans were asked to name their favorite state, the overwhelming favorite was Hawaii. It's by far the most popular. And the state that ranks last among all Americans? California. The pollsters say California ranks very low among conservative voters due to the state's stance on gay marriage and medical marijuana.
Among the least-liked states with California are Snooki's home state of New Jersey, President Barack Obama's Illinois, plus Mississippi and Utah. As for the popular ones, people seem to favor Tennessee, South Dakota, North Carolina, and Colorado.
Surgical Facelift Can Erase Up To 6-Years From Appearance
Visiting a plastic surgeon can shave years off your face. Plastic surgery would not be a $15 billion dollar industry if patients weren't pleased with the results. A new study --- conducted with the help of plastic surgeons -- places a value of exactly how many years are erased from your face. For instance, a facelift is worth 6 years. Plus, getting your eyelids done could makes you look 8 years younger
Fashionably Frugal: Procrastination on IRS Taxes is Normal
We're a little more than 7 weeks away from Tax Day. This year, April 15th falls on a Sunday, giving you an additional day before they're due. And let's face it, most Americans wait as long as possible to do their taxes. Then they take the option of paying them with a credit card. Not a great idea. The government charges a "convenience fee", and then your credit card company will sock you with interest payments and penalties
Wiki Fact
The average woman owns 9 bras, but 4 of them sit in her dresser drawer gathering dust.
In addition, about 50% of women own a bra that they've never worn.
Most Popular Names for Dogs & Cats-- Blame the 'Twi-Hards'
Veterinarian Marty Becker has tabulated the nation's favorite family pet names. And we mean for cats and dogs, not pet names whispered to lovers.
Apparently, the "Twilight" movies have impacted how family pets are named. The most popular female cat and dog name is "Bella". Though, Sophie and Chloe are also popular. For the male pets, Max and Charlie make the list for both dogs and cats.
Tipsy Tuesday: Mardi Gras Beads Cause Sickening Hangover
Mardi Gras news: Following Fat Tuesday, the streets of New Orleans are littered with as much as 25 million pounds of plastic Mardi Gras beads.
Those beads, even though they're plastic, cannot be recycled in the traditional process. So a handful of non-profit groups are collecting them and trying to re-sell them to revelers.
One idea to encourage recycling of the beads seems to be a winner: Partiers could exchange their beads for one of the most coveted items during Mardi Gras: A clean bathroom.
Fashionably Frugal: Claiming Wardrobe from Mom's Closet
Your next wardrobe item could come from your parents. Your parents' closet. So many fashion styles come-and-go that you just might find an article of clothing that's pretty old but suddenly stylish again. Take a peek into your parents' closet to search for a valuable addition to your own wardrobe.
How Do You Go 25 Yrs On-the-Job & Never Take a Sick Day?
(MANHATTAN, NEW YORK) Some people never seem to get sick. They have perfect attendance at school, and once they join the work force they never miss a day. The Wall Street Journal caught up with many of these rare breeds. It's not that they don't ever get ill, but rather they really love their job.
Or in the case of Ed Batka, his 25-years of perfect attendance has its own reward. His employer provides incentives to never miss a day of work and be productive. In the case of Ed, the incentive is effective. Last year, he traveled to Hawaii with his wife for free. There, they renewed their wedding vows. And it didn't cost Ed a dime.
Movies Which Open This Weekend
ALL REVIEWS FROM 'DAILY VARIETY' AND 'THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER'
·TYLER PERRY'S GOOD DEEDS-- (2000 Screens) Thandie Newton, Tyler Perry, Gabrielle Union, Tyler Perry, Thandie Newton, Brian White, Rebecca Romijn, Jamie Kennedy, Eddie Cibrian, Phylicia Rashad and Gabrielle Union. 1 Hour and 51 Minutes. Rated PG-13.
·ACT OF VALOR-- (3000 Screens) Alex Veadov, Roselyn Sanchez, Nestor Serrano, Emilio Rivera and active duty U.S Navy SEALs. 1 Hour and 41 Minutes. Rated R.
·GONE-- (2000 Screens) Amanda Seyfried, Daniel Sunjata, Jennifer Carpenter, Sebastian Stan and Wes Bentley.1 Hour and 34 Minutes. Rated PG-13.
·WANDERLUST-- (1900 Screens) Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd, Malin Akerman, Justin Theroux, Lauren Ambrose, Joe Lo Truglio, Kathryn Hahn, Melissa Joan Hart and Alan Alda. 1 Hour and 38 Minutes. Rated R.
Next Step: Rihanna & Chris Brown About to Go Public
*RIHANNA & CHRIS BROWN ARE REPORTEDLY ABOUT TO TAKE THEIR RELATIONSHIP PUBLIC -- SHE'S BEEN SEEING HIM ON THE SIDE FOR WELL OVER A YEAR NOW -- RIHANNA HAD A PRE-BIRTHDAY BASH MONDAY AT THE HEARST MANSION IN BEVERLY HILLS -- SHE INVITED LESS THAN 100 CELEBRITY FRIENDS -- ONE OF THOSE FRIENDS WAS CHRIS BROWN -- SO, BASICALLY, SHE'S ALREADY LET HER FAMOUS BUDDIES KNOW THEY'RE BACK TOGETHER -- THE NEXT STEP WILL BE TELLING THE WORLD -- BUT CHRIS IS A BIT RELUCTANT -- BACK IN 2009-AFTER SOME DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-HE WAS PLACED ON FIVE YEARS PROBATION (HE STILL HAS TO SERVE 2 MORE) -- HE WAS ALSO GIVEN A 5-YEAR RESTRAINING ORDER, REQUIRING HIM TO STAY AT LEAST 50 YARDS FROM HER AT ALL TIMES -- HOWEVER, THAT'S NOW BEEN LIFTED, AT RIHANNA'S REQUEST -- BUT HIS PROBATION IS STILL IN EFFECT...
Tom Cruise Home So High In Hills, He & Katie Need Walkie-Talkies
*FORGET CELL PHONES: TOM CRUISE & KATIE HOLMES USE WALKIE-TALKIES AT THEIR HUGE MANSION IN BEVERLY HILLS
-- IT'S SO HIGH UP IN THE HILLS, THEY OFTEN HAVE NO PHONE RECEPTION! THE HOME ITSELF IS ENORMOUS AND SPREADS OUT IN ALL DIRECTIONS -- SO, MOST OF THE TIME, TO COMMUNICATE, THEY'RE FORCED TO USE WALKIE-TALKIES...
Janet Jackson may become a New Judge on 'X Factor'
*JUST A WEEK AFTER THE NEWS BROKE THAT WHITNEY HOUSTON WAS BEING CONSIDERED AS A JUDGE ON SIMON COWELL'S STRUGGLING"X-FACTOR", REPORTS HAVE SURFACED THAT ANOTHER POP ICON IS THROWING HER HAT IN THE RING -- DURING AN AWKWARD INTERVIEW WITH ANDERSON COOPER LAST NIGHT, JANET JACKSON DANCED AROUND THE SUBJECT -- BUT SOURCES TELL THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER THAT SHE'S ALREADY EXPRESSED AN INTEREST IN JOINING -- ANDERSON COOPER ASKED HER POINT BLANK IF SHE HAD, IN FACT, BEEN HIRED -- JANET SAID "OH MY GOD, NO, I'M NOT A JUDGE ON X FACTOR" -- COOPER THEN GAVE HER SOME WIGGLE ROOM, SAYING "YOU MEAN YOU'RE NOT CURRENTLY A JUDGE" -- JANET SAID "NO, I AM NOT, BUT THAT'S ALL I REALLY THINK I SHOULD SAY" -- ALSO HIGH ON SIMON'S WISH LIST IS PINK -- COWELL SAYS "SHE HAS CREDIBILITY, GRAMMY AWARDS AND SASS, PLUS SHE'S NOT AFRAID TO TAKE ME ON" -- BUT HIS #1 CHOICE IS A SINGER HE'LL NEVER GET, KATY PERRY -- SHE'S MUCH TOO BIG A STAR TO DO A REALITY SINGING COMPETITION
What Do Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Models Eat For Dessert?
Among the Sports Illustrated swimsuit models, a few of them are real swimmers. Take Michelle Vawer, who grew up in Hawaii and was recruited to swim for YaleUniversity. Instead, she went the modeling route. But that didn't stop her from swimming 9-miles non-stop (in 2005) between the Hawaiian islands of Lanai and Maui (in shark-infested waters).
The "Grub Street" blog asked the swimsuit models this week about their favorite dessert:
Michelle Vawer: "If you have hot, gooey chocolate, I can't help but shove it in my face."
Irina Shayk: "I love sweets. Chocolates, cookies, cakes. Whatever I see I try it."
Bar Refaeli: "I can never say no to white chocolate."
Alyssa Miller: "You give me anything sweet and I'll eat it, in immensely large portions."
HER MUSIC IS DOMINATING THE TOP 175 AT iTunes, LED BY HER RECORDING OF THE DOLLY PARTON SONG "I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU" -- #2 IS "I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY" AND #3 IS "GREATEST LOVE OF ALL" -- HER ALBUMS ALSO CONTROL THE TOP 10 AT AMAZON.COM -- TWO OF HER "GREATEST HITS" COLLECTIONS ARE NUMBERS 1 AND 2 -- THE SOUNDTRACK FROM HER MOVIE "THE BODYGUARD" IS #4 WHILE HER VERY FIRST ALBUM IS #5
Fashionably Frugal: Stock Market Prediction by Kate Upton?
Kate Upton is the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model. In essence, this American-born beauty is the "Punxsutawney Phil" of the stock market. Any year that the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model has been an American, the stock market has climbed for the year. Guys can expect their portfolio to grow.
Valentine's Day Responsible for 10% of Annual Proposals
Valentine's Day is one of the biggest money makers for Hallmark Cards. Over 70 million greeting cards will be sold this month.
65% of all Valentine's Day gifts are simply a greeting card
Valentine's Day is a $4 billion holiday: The total amount spent on flowers, jewelry, candy, cards, dinner and a movie date
It's estimated 15% of working women will send themselves a bouquet flowers at the office
Nearly three-quarters of singles would not object to having a "blind date" on Valentine's Day
Divorce lawyers claim to see 40% higher demand for their services shortly after Valentine's Day (It's almost impossible for a man to celebrate the day with both his wife and the "other woman" -- without angering one or both of them)
Valentine's Day wedding proposals account for 10% of the annual total
Women Do NOT Fear Valentine's Day Alone Like the Guys Do
Valentine's Day. Either you've got a loved one or you don't. And, believe it or not, it's the guys who feel worse about being alone on Valentine's. A new survey of young adults reveals that single ladies are (quote) "too busy enjoying their freedom to care about the absence of a companion on February 14th".
On the other hand, nearly three-out-of-4 men feel unlovable if they're without a date tonight. New data from Google search terms indicates that men are far more desperate to find love. Searching for "places to meet women" is 55% more popular than "places to meet men". And nationwide, the fastest growing search term is "single Valentine's Day".
Movies Which Open This Weekend
ALL REVIEWS FROM 'DAILY VARIETY' AND 'THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER'
·THIS MEANS WAR-- (Previews at 2600 Screens Today) " Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, Tom Hardy, Til Schweiger, Angela Bassett, Rosemary Harris and Chelsea Handler. 1 Hour and 37 Minutes. PG-13.
·GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE-- (3D on 3000 Screens) Nicolas Cage, Johnny Whitworth, Fergus Riordan, Ciaran Hinds, Violante Placido, Idris Elba and Christopher Lambert. 1 Hour and 35 Minutes, Rated PG-13.
·THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY-- (Animated on 1300 Screens) " Bridgit Mendler, Will Arnett, David Henrie, Amy Poehler, Moises Arias and Carol Burnett. 1 Hour and 34 Minutes. Rated G.
'Target'Stores Become Target Over 'Stalker'Valentine's Card
Plenty of women don't see anything funny about a Valentine's Day card that mentions stalking. Target is selling the card which on the front cover says "Stalker is a Harsh Word", followed by "I Prefer Valentine" on the inside.
Target is feeling public pressure to take the offensive card off the shelves. One of the most vocal activists is Ginger Lee, a former-porn queen and stalking victim. She says (quote) "I can't believe a multi-national company that says they're involved in the community is making light of a terrible thing like stalking. When I first saw it, I thought, 'This is fake. It has to be fake. Nobody would actually make this.'"
About 150 million Valentine's Day cards will be purchased, the majority by women.
FashionablyFrugal:Expect toPay at thePump 60-Cents More
Enjoy "cheap" gasoline while you can get it. Even though we're already paying a high price at the pump right now, it's expected to get even more expensive before the summer rolls around. Another 60-cents more by June. Meaning gas prices will peak above 4-bucks. One energy expert says (quote) "We'll get over $4 dollars a gallon, but it's going to be tough to sustain that level. People will drive less."
Wiki Fact
About one-in-5 young Americans (between the age of 18 and 34) have returned home to live with mom & dad. Breaking down the numbers even further, the ones between 25 and 39 years old are moving back at the rate of 34% to their childhood bedrooms.
Woman's Over-Inflated 38-KKK Implants Perform Like Airbags
Sheyla Hershey claims she would not be alive today if it wasn't for her size 38-triple-K Implants. During a weekend car crash, those implants acted like airbags to soften the blow. She may stand only 5-foot-3, but she casts a huge shadow.
Sheyla was driving home from a Super Bowl party in her Ford Mustang when she steered straight into a tree (She was cited for drunk driving). Despite her car being totaled, Sheyla walked away from the crash scene completely unscathed. Except for her slightly bruised ego.
PRIME TIME SATURDAY NIGHT
'SNL': Zooey Deschanel with YouTube Celebs Karmin Performing
·BE MY VALENTINE, CHARLIE BROWN (ABC, 8 PM)
·AMERICA'S MOST WANTED CRIMES OF PASSION (FOX, 8 PM)
·DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE MORGANS? (2009) Hugh Grant, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sam Elliott, Mary Steenburgen and Elisabeth Moss. (LIFETIME, 8 PM)
·SOMETHING BORROWED (2011) Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson, Colin Egglesfield and John Krasinski. (HBO, 8 PM)
·WATCHMEN (2009) Billy Crudup, Malin Akerman, Jackie Earle Haley, Matthew Goode and Patrick Wilson. (TNT, 8 PM)
·THE HOLIDAY Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Jack Black. (LIFE, 8 PM)
·THE NOTEBOOK (2004) Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams (ABC FAMILY, 9 PM)
·DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES SUSAN IS SHOCKED TO HEAR JULIE IS SIX MONTHS PREGNANT, BREE SPIRALS OUT OF CONTROL AND LYNETTE HAS A LACKLUSTER SEXUAL ENCOUNTER. (ABC, 9 PM)
·FAMILY GUY PETER TRIES TO BECOME A FAMOUS ACTOR. (FOX, 9 PM)
·FEAR FACTOR (2-Hours) CONTESTANTS FACE STUNTS THAT INCLUDE DROPPING A TEAMMATE FROM A HELICOPTER, BEING COVERED IN BEES, AND BEING SHOT THROUGH A 13TH FLOOR WINDOW. (NBC, 9 PM)
·REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA THE LADIES ENJOY THE ESCAPE OF AN AFRICAN SAFARI AND CAPE TOWN NIGHTCLUB. (BRAVO, 9 PM)
·LUCK ACE MEETS WITH A TALENTED WHIZ KID, WHILE MARCUS, RENZO AND LONNIE SEND JERRY TO BUY A HORSE. (HBO, 9 PM)
·THE WALKING DEAD (Winter Premiere) RICK AND THE OTHERS TRY TO RESTORE ORDER AFTER A TERRIBLE DISCOVERY. (AMC, 9 PM)
·PAN AM DEAN IS SHOCKED WHEN GINNY FOLLOWS HIM TO ROME, AND AN UNDERAGE KID DEVELOPS A CRUSH ON COLETTE. (ABC, 10 PM)
Super Bowl Commercials
There were lots of great Super Bowl commercials again this year. Ranking among the most popular were The Ferris Bueller Honda Commercial, Volkswagon's Dog Strikes Back, Clint Eastwood's Motivation, Bud Light's Rescue Dog and my personal favorite The Seinfeld Acura Commercial
Fashionably Frugal: Giants' Safety Worth $50,000 on Wager
In general, gambling on sports is a loser's bet. However, one very lucky man earned nearly 6-figures while wagering on last night's Super Bowl. His biggest payout was on a $1000 bet that the New York Giants first points would come on a safety -- which occurred in the opening seconds of the game. At 50-to-1 odds, that single wager was worth $50,000. The same man, identified as "Jona Rechnitz" on Twitter, had several other bets, including that the Giants would vanquish the New England Patriots.
Radcliffe Admits Being Drunk Filming 'Harry Potter' Scenes
Over the weekend, Daniel Radcliffe's latest movie "The Woman in Black" nearly won the box office derby. It took in $21 million, as compared to $22 million for "Chronicle". Both out-performed predictions for a typically sluggish Super Bowl weekend at movie theaters.
In a recent interview, Daniel Radcliffe has come clean about his alcoholism. While filming the "Harry Potter" franchise, he picked up a nasty drinking habit, but has since gotten sober (quote) "It was a problem. People with problems like that are very adept at hiding it. It was bad. I don't want to go into details, but I drank a lot and it was daily -- I mean nightly. I went into work still drunk, but I never drank at work."
Music, DVDs and Blu-Rays on Sale This Week
·VARIOUS--NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC # 41
·THE FRAY--SCARS AND STORIES
·VV BROWN--LOLLIPOPS AND POLITICS
·BEN KWELLER--GO FLY A KITE
·VAN HALEN--A DIFFERENT KIND OF TRUTH
·PAUL McCARTNEY--KISSES ON THE BOTTOM
·DIERKS BENTLEY--HOME
·A VERY HAROLD & KUMAR 3D CHRISTMAS--Kal Penn, John Cho and Neil Patrick Harris. 1 Hour and 31 Minutes. Rated R.
·ANONYMOUS--Rhys Ifans, Vanessa Redgrave, Joely Richardson. 2 Hours and 10 Minutes. Rated R.
·THE SUNSET LIMITED-- (Straight to DVD) Tommy Lee Jones and Samuel L. Jackson. 1 Hour and 31 Minutes. Unrated.
·A WARRIOR'S HEART-- (Straight to DVD) Kellan Lutz and Ashley Greene. 1 Hour and 24 Minutes. Rated PG.
·THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN-- (Available on Saturday) Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Kellan Lutz, Nikki Reed, Ashley Greene and Anna Kendrick. 1 Hour and 57 Minutes. PG-13.
Movies Which Open This Coming Weekend
ALL REVIEWS FROM 'DAILY VARIETY' AND 'THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER'
·THE VOW-- (2800 Screens) Channing Tatum, Rachel McAdams, Sam Neill, Scott Speedman and Jessica Lange. 1 Hour and 44 Minutes. Rated PG-13.
·JOURNEY 2: The Mysterious Island-- (3400 Screens) Dwayne Johnson, Josh Hutcherson, Vanessa Hudgens, Luis Guzman and Michael Caine. 1 Hour and 34 Minutes. Rated PG.
·SAFE HOUSE-- (3000 Screens) Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Vera Farmiga, Brendan Gleeson and Sam Shepard. 1 Hour and 57 Minutes. Rated R.
·STAR WARS: EPISODE I - The Phantom Menace-- (Re-release in 3D on 2600 Screens) Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman and Jake Lloyd. 2 Hours and 16 Minutes. Rated PG.
It's estimated, each year, that all the Groundhogs tunneling under Pennsylvania move over 2 million tons of dirt.
Facebook Stock May Make Zuckerberg 9th Richest American
Mark Zuckerberg is about to become filthy rich. According to the Wall Street Journal, Facebook hopes to raise more than $5 billion dollars with its IPO (Initial Public Offering). When the stock price reaches $100 (which Facebook hopes is soon), then Zuckerberg will be worth $28 billion. Making him, at the tender age of 27, the 9th wealthiest person in the United States. In fact, he's become so rich that he's already forfeited his annual salary. Mark told investors to give him a Facebook paycheck of just one buck.
Americans Staying Single
(WASHINGTON, DC) A record number of Americans are living alone. More than half the county is not married. Over a quarter of all Americans live in a home by themselves. This is twice the number of single-person households than just a couple generations ago.
Cities such as Atlanta, St. Louis, Denver, WashingtonDC, Seattle and New York city have 40% of their homes with only a single occupant.
PHEROMONE DATING PARTIES
Is your love life in the pits? Well, you may want to try pheromone dating. Yup, it's what you think it is ... dating someone based solely on how they smell. Intrigued? Gross out? Either way, here are the rules when attending a pheromone dating party:
Send a picture of your armpit with your party RSVP
Wear the same shirt to bed for three nights without perfume or deodorant
Bring the shirt to the party and place it in a numbered bag indicating sex by the color pink or blue
Begin sniffing the other bags until you find one that appeals to you
Find your scent match ... and the rest is up to you.
Movies Opening This Weekend
ALL REVIEWS FROM 'DAILY VARIETY' AND 'THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER'
·BIG MIRACLE-- (1900 Screens) Drew Barrymore, John Krasinski, Kristen Bell, Dermot Mulroney, Ted Danson, Stephen Root, Tim Blake Nelson and Rob Riggle. 1 Hour and 47 Minutes. Rated PG.
·CHRONICLE-- (2800 Screens) Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell, Michael B Jordan, Michael Kelly, Ashley Hinshaw, Bo Petersen and Anna Wood. 1 Hour and 23 Minutes. Rated PG-13.
·THE WOMAN IN BLACK-- (2700 Screens) Daniel Radcliffe, Janet McTeer, Ciaran Hinds, Sophie Stuckey, and Liz White. 1 Hour and 35 Minutes. Rated PG-13.
·THE INNKEEPERS-- (Limited) Sara Paxton, Pat Healy, Alison Bartlett, Jake Schlueter, Lena Dunham and Kelly McGillis. 1 Hour and 41 Minutes. Rated R.
