“I guess my mom raised me right. She was very celebratory of her body. I never heard her once say, ‘I feel fat,’”.
“I felt beautiful, and I never tried to lose it, ‘cause I loved it.”
Who’s excited for the release of Titanic in Imax!!? Got my tickets, got my tissues, got my girls. It’s ON.
I was 14 when Titanic came out and deeply, DEEPLY in love with Leonardo DiCaprio (my old agenda is embarrassingly filled with ‘Ms. Dicaprio’ signatures). While my love for Leo has dwindled a tad over the years, my love for Kate Winslet has only grown. Not only is she talented, well spoken & gorgeous, but she’s got a body lovin’ attitude that’s simply contagious.
-Robin Williams
Get outside mo-fo’s!
Demi Lovato discusses her treatment for E.D & breaking down the stigma moving forward.
Very impressive & candid interview. Inspiring.
And it’s not what you think.
The reactions are NOT about Brown… well, not really. Rather it seems like a whole lot of ladies WANT Brown to hit them, beat them and punch them in the face. Or rather, that’s how they’re choosing to communicate their love for the singer.
This is a valuable lesson for people who still think the internet is an anonymous place to spew venom, garbage and utter things we’d never say in real life - if you post it, it’s OUT there. With your picture, handle, name and more.
I’m willing to bet these women were trying to be funny. Or looking for attention. Or (insert random, illogical reason here). But whatever the reason, it’s not harmless. Or even remotely entertaining. I’m shocked, disgusted and although I HATE putting people on the spot (I prefer to own my reaction and post something positive, instead of attacking), a little part of me did a fist pump when I saw these tweets exposed.
What you put out in the world says a lot about YOU. Even if you’re posting about someone else. Really, REALLY hope they learn from this and think twice before tweeting such garbage.
Domestic violence is real. It kills people. It’s not something to be made light of. And although I’m of the mindset that people should be given the opportunity to right their wrongs in the future, it does not mean that those wrongs are somehow ‘lessened’ by time. What happened in that car was wrong, was dangerous and will always be that way. How we use it moving forward is a different story and no, we shouldn’t continue to hate Brown because of it (if we remove forgiveness from the table, there’s no incentive for others to try to change their ways either. People can and do change, though only time will tell).
What happened brought much needed attention to domestic violence and started a conversation that needed to be had. Charges were pressed, community service was served, and Rihanna’s forgiven him. He still rubs me the wrong way, and to be honest, I’ll probably never buy his albums. But he paid his debt (at least somewhat), and only time will tell if he’s changed his ways. And if so, that’s another strong message we can learn from: that you can stop the cycle of violence.
But sending the message that violence is OK? That part of his allure IS the violence he committed in the past? That the victim shouldn’t have complained because he’s ‘so fine’? That he’s so hot you WANT him to punch you, beat you, put you in the hospital?
WHAT THE FUCK, LADIES!?!?!? Really? Really??!?! REALLY?!?!
This was truly upsetting. Ladies… c’mon.
As previous posts have hinted, Margaret Cho is out for bloody, word-revenge against anyone who dare threaten body image for young girls. In her latest attack, she dishes out some brutal verbage towards Karl Lagerfeld, who’s recent comments about singer Adele have made headlines.
Warning: foul language, mentions of violence, and unapologetic ranting.
Excerpt from Margaret Cho to Karl Lagerfeld: Fuck You and Your Fucking Glasses
When you say we are fat, you murder our grace, and we’ve already lost so much to begin with. We’ve already lost everything, except weight. That we gain steadily, along with self hatred, and all you are doing is adding to our burden, pressing down on the scale with the long toe of your fine, elegantly tassled loafer.
We don’t have millions of dollars to perforate our fat with expensive, experimental injections. We don’t have time to be lightheaded and sick with hunger. We can’t afford fasting clinics in the Swiss Alps or a messianic nutritionist or portion controlled meals wrapped up in white linen and enshrouded in Chanel camellias. We have to pay the rent and pay for gas and if eating is some comfort to us in our difficult lives, let it be so. Just let us be. Let us listen to Adele, who is triumphantly one of us and let us enjoy her and feel like her and think we are her for a moment and be safe in her music and in our heads.
R.I.P Whitney Houston.
Just… wow. Big voice. Big life. She’ll be missed.
Whitney was 48 years old. Cause of death is unknown.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music’s queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died. She was 48.
Publicist Kristen Foster said Saturday that the singer had died, but the cause and the location of her death were unclear.
At her peak in the 1980s and ’90s, Houston the golden girl of the music industry and one of the world’s best-selling artists.
Among her hits were “How Will I Know,” “Saving All My Love for You” and “I Will Always Love You.” She won multiple Grammys including album and record of the year.
Her success carried her beyond music to movies like “The Bodyguard.”
But by the end of her career, drug use took its toll as her record sales plummeted and her voice became raspy and hoarse.
Read more.
She’s CUTE. :)
“No matter someone’s body history, their weight is allowed to fluctuate. Jones isn’t obese, and she isn’t publicly discussing any concern for her size or health. She may look a little heavier than she did a few months ago, but you know what ? So do I. And it’s not because I’ve let my health go, or I’m going through an emotionally difficult time. Weight fluctuation is normal and even healthy to some degree. And Jones just doesn’t seem to me like she’s on the brink of becoming obese again or putting her health at risk. And, given that she’s been proactive about managing her weight in the past, I somehow doubt we all need to stay up at night worrying that she’ll find help if she needs it”.
Photo via The Daily Mail
Elle Woods on the benefits of exercise & it’s effect on one’s ability to commit murder.
- Clip from ‘Legally Blonde
Laughter is contagious (no matter how famous you are).
You can’t help but be reminded of Anderson Cooper’s giggle fest, but the above clip is an outtake from Brad Pitt & Jonah Hill’s new movie ‘Moneyball’.
Brad Pitt is literally giggling for 3 minutes straight. And nothing seems to help, lol. It’s long, but I dare you not to watch the whole thing and not burst out laughing.
In case you needed a laugh today! :)
Body love & body peace for all. With A vengeance.
Honest. Refreshing. Must read.
“I grew up hard and am still hard and I don’t care. I did not choose this face or this body and I have learned to live with it and love it and celebrate it and adorn it with tremendous drawings from the greatest artists in the world and I feel good and powerful like a nation that has never been free and now after many hard won victories is finally fucking free. I am beautiful and I am finally fucking free.”
“I fly my flag of self-esteem for all those who have been told they were ugly and fat and hurt and shamed and violated and abused for the way they look and told time and time again that they were “different” and therefore unlovable. Come to me and I will tell you and show you how beautiful and loved you are and you will see it and feel it and know it and then look in the mirror and truly believe it. If you are offended by my anger and my might at defending my borders and my people you do not deserve entry into my beloved and magnificent country.”
“I want to defend the children that we still are inside, the fragile sensitive souls who no matter how much we tried were still told we were not good enough. I want to make the world safe and better and happy for us. We deserve beauty, love, respect, admiration, kindness and compassion. If we don’t get it, there will be hell to pay. I am no saint, but I am here for you and me. I am here for us, and I am doing the best I can.”
This post originally appeared on Margaret Cho’s website.
If you haven’t heard it yet, it’s actually rather sweet. :)
To celebrate the birth of his daughter Blue Ivy, Jay’s released the track ‘Glory’. In the song, he discusses past conceiving difficulties, including a miscarriage and false “starts”. But the tone of the song is clearly one of proud daddy LOVE. The sample includes a baby crying, which has been rumored to be Baby Blue herself.
At first, I kinda felt weird about a 2 day old being featured on a rap track, but I’ve been won over. It’s quite cute and very, very touching. Seems like Jay’s crazy excited and over the moon with his new baby.
via Jay Z’s website.
Life just got REALLY good.
Hello Hello Baby Blue!
We are happy to announce the arrival of our beautiful daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, born on Saturday, January 7, 2012.
Her birth was emotional and extremely peaceful, we are in heaven.
She was delivered naturally at a healthy 7 lbs and it was the best experience of both of our lives.
We are thankful to everyone for all your prayers, well wishes, love and support.
Beyoncé & JAY Z
Lyrics to ‘Glory’
The most amazing feeling I feel
Words can’t describe the feeling, for real
Maybe I paint the sky blue
My greatest creation was you: Glory
False alarms and false starts
All made better by the sound of your heart
All the pain of the last time
I prayed so hard it was the last time
Your mama said that you danced for her
Did you wiggle your hands for her?
Glory! Glory! Glory! Sorry..
Everything that I prayed for
God’s gift, I wish I would’ve prayed more
God makes no mistakes, I made a few
Rough sledding here and there, but I made it through
I wreak havoc on the world, get ready for part 2
A younger, smarter faster me
So a pinch of Hov, a whole glass of Bé
Yoga in New York Project | by Wari Om
Can you spot any celebs in the video?
