Why is it that successful women seem to not be able to stay in a healthy relationship? Sure this doesn’t include ALL successful women, however, with the recent news of J.Lo getting another divorce, it made me wonder. Halle Berry could be another example. Both women are extremely talented and not to mention gorgeous. It seems like men would be jumping through hoops to date these beautiful women, but they sure have had their share of men problems. A survey from EHarmony.com was taken that explained some of the reasons men may feel “intimated” by a successful woman. For one thing, men are misreading you: “A mistake that lots of men make is assuming that the same skills that have created success in their professional life translate to their romantic life. If a man too often “brings the office home” with him, it can have a negative impact on his love life. The same goes for you as a woman. If you’re busy, stressed out, and can’t get out of “work mode”… you likely won’t be communicating the soft, feminine woman inside you.” It’s also about the attraction, not your success: “If you’re a successful woman, there’s something you need to know. Your career accomplishments aren’t all that a man is looking for. A guy doesn’t fall in love with an Ivy League degree, a six-figure income, and an impressive job title. He falls in love with a woman.Whether you downplay your success, or rely on it to draw men to you, the truth is that neither option will attract a man to you or make or break your relationship in the end.” What do you think? Why does it seem as though successful women have a hard time finding and keeping a man? J. Lo & Marc Anthony Split! Halle Berry Calls 911 Twice Over The Weekend Are Marriages No Longer “Forever” But Instead, “For The Next Few Years?”
Tiger Woods’ former wife Elin Nordegren has found a new boyfriend in Jamie Dingman, a New York marketing executive, according to reports. TMZ, via a Swedish photo agency, broke the story, citing photographs of him kissing and hugging Elin Nordegren at her apartment in Sweden. The photos of Elin and Jamie Dingman together have not been released … yet. But they’re definitely together , and he’s definitely not poor. Elin Nordegren is back in the dating game. Jamie’s dad, Michael Dingman, is a wealthy investor, while Jamie himself specialized in Russian private equity funds and owned an Indy car-racing team. Interestingly, he reportedly dated Bridget Moynahan, Tom Brady’s ex, before Elin, and was also romantically linked to Princess Madeleine of Sweden. He’s got quite a Swedish princess right now, it appears! Spirces say he and Elin met at a Red Cross charity event in Florida in January and “he and Elin have strong feelings for each other,” a friend said. “He’s a classic all-American guy, but very private. He’s handsome, a total gentleman and low-key. He’s never been in the press. Elin’s a very lucky girl.” The source added, “He doesn’t play golf.” As for Tiger Woods, who divorced Elin last year after his philandering with myriad VIP cocktail waitresses was exposed, his relationship status is unclear. [Photo: Fame Pictures]
Remember Monday, when we told you Antonio Gates — the San Diego Chargers player that wifed up alleged escort Sasha Lee — wasn’t so innocent himself? Well after we ran that story, we were contacted by a number of folks about Gates and his situation, including a friend who was well acquainted with the details of his last relationship with Elizabeth Patterson, the woman pictured above on the left. According to our source Elizabeth was once engaged to Antonio and even co-owned a business with him — a designer boutique in San Diego called “Elizabeth’s Closet” that also carried a men’s line handpicked by Antonio himself. “Elizabeth was with Antonio for five years, in fact, a lot of people didn’t even know that he was marrying Sasha because they thought he was still with Elizabeth,” Patterson’s friend told BOSSIP exclusively. “They spent last Christmas together in Tennessee and had been still seeing each other trying to work through their issues.” The friend says Antonio and Elizabeth met his rookie year and started dating. Patterson — who has an interior design degree — even decorated the home they shared in San Diego. During summers Patterson helped Gates care for his two children (by two different women) while he attended football practice and training camps. “Antonio has a checkered past too. Elizabeth really held it down for him, but there was only so much she could deal with. She started to suspect things and they broke off the engagement.” Ironically, Elizabeth’s friend says that she believes Antonio started seeing Sasha before his engagement to Elizabeth ended two years ago. “Elizabeth was living in the house still, in San Diego, and Antonio was making these trips to Los Angeles. Once, she pulled up to the house as Sasha was leaving.” Patterson moved back to New Jersey after the break up, but Antonio continued to try to make amends. The friend says he visited Elizabeth on the east coast during the offseason, while she also made visits to him on the west coast. According to Elizabeth’s pal — Patterson’s phone has been ringing off the hook with calls from her and Antonio’s mutual friends who are checking to see if she’s okay. “She was surprised,” says the friend. “She knew Antonio was seeing other people, and had heard of Sasha by name, but believed she was one of several girls Antonio was dating.” The friend says Elizabeth visited Antonio in Los Angeles six months ago and felt that something was off, but he downplayed the relationship as “not serious.” Then three weeks ago Sasha unexpectedly called Elizabeth.
Cali Swag and Shawty Lo will be sitting on the ‘RapFix’ couch Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET on MTV.com. By Rob Markman Cali Swag District Photo: Capitol Records It’s been a difficult year for Cali Swag District, and on Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET, CSD will stop by “RapFix Live” with host Sway to discuss it all. After losing group hypeman M-Bone to a drive-by shooting on May 15, the remaining three members — C-Smoove, JayAre and Yung — were left to carry on for their fallen comrade. Rather than fall back, the trio have been going harder, releasing their debut, The Kickback, on Tuesday (July 12). The album is anchored by the group’s hit single “Teach Me How to Dougie.” Throughout the ordeal, fans have seen a myriad of emotions from Cali Swag District. There was the pain the trio expressed during M-Bone’s memorial service . But in the aftermath, CSD have remained resilient as well, vowing to march on and represent for their fallen partner . Cali Swag will be taking your questions via Twitter, @MTVRapFix with the hashtag #rapfixlive, so tune in Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET on MTV.com. We’ll also celebrate the 20th anniversary of “Boyz N the Hood,” the groundbreaking, John Singleton-directed film that starred Ice Cube, Cuba Gooding Jr., Morris Chestnut and Nia Long. Newly inked G-Unit rapper Shawty Lo will also swing by “RapFix Live” to discuss his new deal and his relationship with 50 Cent. This past weekend, L-O joined Fif and Tony Yayo in Atlanta to shoot the video for Tony’s new single “Haters,” and MTV News was on deck too. L-O recently released his B.H.F. mixtape, so there will be plenty to talk about. As if all of that wasn’t enough, we’ll also bring you news updates from Lil Wayne, Pitbull and Wyclef Jean. You won’t want to miss this episode of “RapFix Live!” Tune in to “RapFix Live” Wednesday, July 13, at 4 p.m. ET on MTV.com. Related Artists Cali Swag District
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MTV News gives fans a preview of the band’s comeback single. By James Montgomery Evanescence’s Amy Lee Photo: MTV News It’s been nearly four years since Evanescence have released a single , and during that time, it appeared very likely they’d never release another. But on Monday (July 11), the wait — and all the drama that surrounded it — finally came to an end, because Evanescence are officially back, with a roaring new single called “What You Want.” Last week, MTV News traveled to Nashville’s Blackbird Studio, where the band were putting the finishing touches on their upcoming, self-titled album (which their label, Wind-Up Records, just informed us is now due October 11 — one week later than previously reported), and they gave us an exclusive first listen at a handful of tracks, including “Want.” And now, we’re going to give you a sneak peek. Frontwoman Amy Lee had previously described the song as being “really different” from anything in the band’s back catalog, and, as you can tell, she wasn’t kidding. “What You Want” is most definitely a departure, quite possibly the heaviest song Evanescence have ever made. The guitars buzz like a hornet’s nest, the drums are pounding and primal, and the strings (arranged by Beck’s dad, David Campbell) swell and stab. Throw in a positively massive chorus and Lee’s vocal pyrotechnics, and you’ve got a song that’s powerful enough to shake rock radio to its very foundation. And that’s pretty amazing, considering its simple roots. “[Bassist] Tim [McCord] and [guitarist] Terry [Balsamo] and I wrote that song at my house in New York. We were just jamming, like, recording demos, and obviously the song has grown a lot since then, with everyone else,” Lee told us. “For me, it was — and I need to remember this, so I can apply it in the future — it wasn’t trying so hard to be some epic, massive chorus. I was just doodling around on the piano and the guys were like, ‘Do that. Whatever you just did, that’s an awesome melody.’ And I was like, ‘Really?’ Sometimes you just need your friends to be like, ‘Do that!’ ” Though it came from humble origins, “What You Want” deals with heady concepts, a trait that’s readily apparent throughout Evanescence’s new album. “It’s about freedom — that’s definitely a constant theme on the record — but, it’s like Evanescence, and me, and my relationship with the music and the fans, and coming to that [realization] of ‘This is what I’m supposed to do … I want to do this,’ ” Lee said. “And when it says, ‘Remember who you really are,’ that’s exactly everything you could assume it means.” For the time being, Evanescence fans are just going to have to make do with a snippet of “What You Want” (the full single is set to premiere in early August, Wind-Up said). But rest assured, you’re going to be hearing the song a lot in the near future, because, as Lee said, it’s not just the band’s comeback single, it’s also the beginning of a mission — one Evanescence are taking very seriously. “I feel like, not that I’m trying to do what’s important for the music industry, I’m doing what I want — we’re doing what we love. But, at the same time, it’s so refreshing for us to play music that we want to hear,” she explained. “It rocks, and not that there’s nothing going on that does, but less and less; that’s definitely not what’s dominating the airwaves. And it would be so amazing and it’s totally our dream to have that happen for us; not even just for us, but, like, we want to hear rock music again. “I think that, as a band, we’re really strong,” she continued. “Everybody’s just playing at the top of their game right now, they’re just putting it all in … and it was, like, that mentality the whole time we were working. Like, whatever it takes to make the most amazing thing possible.” What do you think of the “What You Want” sneak peek? Share your reviews in the comments! Related Videos Evanescence: First Listen
MTV News gives fans a preview of the band’s comeback single. By James Montgomery Evanescence’s Amy Lee Photo: MTV News It’s been nearly four years since Evanescence have released a single , and during that time, it appeared very likely they’d never release another. But on Monday (July 11), the wait — and all the drama that surrounded it — finally came to an end, because Evanescence are officially back, with a roaring new single called “What You Want.” Last week, MTV News traveled to Nashville’s Blackbird Studio, where the band were putting the finishing touches on their upcoming, self-titled album (which their label, Wind-Up Records, just informed us is now due October 11 — one week later than previously reported), and they gave us an exclusive first listen at a handful of tracks, including “Want.” And now, we’re going to give you a sneak peek. Frontwoman Amy Lee had previously described the song as being “really different” from anything in the band’s back catalog, and, as you can tell, she wasn’t kidding. “What You Want” is most definitely a departure, quite possibly the heaviest song Evanescence have ever made. The guitars buzz like a hornet’s nest, the drums are pounding and primal, and the strings (arranged by Beck’s dad, David Campbell) swell and stab. Throw in a positively massive chorus and Lee’s vocal pyrotechnics, and you’ve got a song that’s powerful enough to shake rock radio to its very foundation. And that’s pretty amazing, considering its simple roots. “[Bassist] Tim [McCord] and [guitarist] Terry [Balsamo] and I wrote that song at my house in New York. We were just jamming, like, recording demos, and obviously the song has grown a lot since then, with everyone else,” Lee told us. “For me, it was — and I need to remember this, so I can apply it in the future — it wasn’t trying so hard to be some epic, massive chorus. I was just doodling around on the piano and the guys were like, ‘Do that. Whatever you just did, that’s an awesome melody.’ And I was like, ‘Really?’ Sometimes you just need your friends to be like, ‘Do that!’ ” Though it came from humble origins, “What You Want” deals with heady concepts, a trait that’s readily apparent throughout Evanescence’s new album. “It’s about freedom — that’s definitely a constant theme on the record — but, it’s like Evanescence, and me, and my relationship with the music and the fans, and coming to that [realization] of ‘This is what I’m supposed to do … I want to do this,’ ” Lee said. “And when it says, ‘Remember who you really are,’ that’s exactly everything you could assume it means.” For the time being, Evanescence fans are just going to have to make do with a snippet of “What You Want” (the full single is set to premiere in early August, Wind-Up said). But rest assured, you’re going to be hearing the song a lot in the near future, because, as Lee said, it’s not just the band’s comeback single, it’s also the beginning of a mission — one Evanescence are taking very seriously. “I feel like, not that I’m trying to do what’s important for the music industry, I’m doing what I want — we’re doing what we love. But, at the same time, it’s so refreshing for us to play music that we want to hear,” she explained. “It rocks, and not that there’s nothing going on that does, but less and less; that’s definitely not what’s dominating the airwaves. And it would be so amazing and it’s totally our dream to have that happen for us; not even just for us, but, like, we want to hear rock music again. “I think that, as a band, we’re really strong,” she continued. “Everybody’s just playing at the top of their game right now, they’re just putting it all in … and it was, like, that mentality the whole time we were working. Like, whatever it takes to make the most amazing thing possible.” What do you think of the “What You Want” sneak peek? Share your reviews in the comments! Related Videos Evanescence: First Listen
Yesterday, the great urban poet Waka Flocka Flame made the most sense he has made in his entire career. He went on to explain how the phony n-words in the industry and the hectic-ness of his life drove him to his decision. And his mommy backed him up. Waka’s mom and manager, Debra Antney, tells RumorFix exclusively, “He talking about quitting. He’s sick of this. We all are.” Debra, who is the Kris Jenner of the rap world, tells us, “We’re all disgusted with this stuff. You can’t trust people.” She says Waka isn’t touring or recording right now and that they are reestablishing their relationship as mom and son — as opposed to manager and musician. Far be it for us to try to stand in between Flocka and his happiness. As a matter of fact, we have a couple of suggestions for him on what to try next.
‘It’s just like Shady and Aftermath,’ MC says of being signed to G.O.O.D. Music, Konvict and Def Jam. By Alvin Blanco, with reporting by Sway Calloway CyHi the Prynce Photo: MTV News If you want to get technical, Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music deal with Def Jam puts Atlanta rapper CyHi the Prynce back where he’s been throughout his career. And that makes him all the more confident that big-label status won’t change his music. “Def Jam is like family, for real,” he said on “RapFix Live” this week. His history with the label began back when CyHi was part of a Georgia rap group called Hoodlum that was signed to Def Jam through Jazzy Pha’s Sho’Nuff imprint. After the group split a couple of years later and CyHi embarked on a solo career, his relationship with a pair of execs kept him in the family. “When I went solo, I came back and revisited the situation, due to my relationship with L.A. Reid and my relationship with Bu Thiam,” CyHi told MTV News. At the time, Reid was Island Def Jam’s chairman and Thiam, Akon’s younger brother, was (and still is) an A&R at the label. CyHi was signed to Akon’s Konvict Music imprint in 2009. And then last year, Kanye West caught wind of his talents and recruited him to join his Grammy Family. “I’ve been at Def Jam all my life; it’s just, you know, the big heads put it all together,” CyHi explained of the new relationship with Kanye’s group and the label. “By G.O.O.D. Music actually getting their label deal there, and I’m already there, it just solidifies me more, [increasing] the possibility of an album coming soon.” As for how Konvict and G.O.O.D. Music interact on his behalf, and split any due proceeds, CyHi offered an analogy for the joint venture: “It’s just like Shady and Aftermath. It’s just like G-Unit and Aftermath. It’s the same thing. I’m not a stingy guy. My thing ain’t to get rich. … Their check is a joint venture. That’s between Konvict and G.O.O.D. Music. They going to split that, then I just do me.” The “Royal Flush” rapper was also adamant that both Konvict and G.O.O.D. Music only have his best interest at heart and that the plan is to augment his talent, not switch up his style. “When you self-made and you do it yourself, they all come to complement what you have done,” CyHi said. “I got with ‘Ye, I been like this. They was like, ‘I don’t want to change nothing about you; I just want to enhance it.’ Same with [Konvict], ‘We just want to enhance.’ It’s a great relationship with everybody. My team is what really makes me who I am. Teamwork makes dreams work.” Related Videos ‘RapFix Live’ With CyHi The Prynce Related Artists Prynce Cy Hi Kanye West Konvict
Admit it: you still have some of your ex’s things lying around your room. Every major spring cleaning uncovers a letter, a baseball hat, a picture, or a sock (yuck) that he left behind. So what do you do? Toss it in the trash with the clothes that no longer fit? Or keep it in your dresser drawer as a memory? I asked around the HelloBeautiful office and it seems that people have mixed feelings when it comes to erasing every memory of your ex: From the girl who wants to get rid of the past and move on: After a dramatic breakup, the last thing you want to do is meet up with your ex again to return each others’ belongings. You could always do the old “throw it in a garbage bag and leave it outside your door.” I say you try to gather as much of his stuff that you can find and leave it somewhere for him that’s far away from you . When you happen to come across his favorite t-shirt 2 months down the line, throw it away. Or maybe sell it depending on how much it’s worth. From the memory keeper who thinks that everything happens for a reason: There’s a reason that you stumble across his Valentine’s Day card six months later. Maybe it’s not fate and a sign that you should date again, but it could be a reminder of your past . Getting rid of every memory with an ex also gets rid of positive memories, memories that you might like to look back on. Maybe looking at that old movie ticket stub will remind you of how much you’ve grown since your relationship. Just because you’ve thrown away all of the physical parts of your relationship doesn’t mean that it didn’t happen: keeping memories doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re dwelling on the past, there’s a lot of room for reflection as well. Let it out ladies: Are you a “throw it in the fire” kind of girl? Or are you a “use memories to reflect” kind of girl? Top 4 Most Annoying Text Message Cop-Outs Is It Possible To Re-Do Romance? How To Balance “Bro-mance” Versus “Romance” Are These BP Artists Good Enough to Get Signed? 2011 BET Award Winners & Recap FACT OF THE DAY: Foxy Brown Was Not Always Foxy FACT OF THE DAY: LL Cool J Dropped Out Of High School To Record His Debut Album
