Having trouble fighting fat? These 8 snacks have proven lipid-melting powers that help you stay slim – and they can be eaten on the go! ALMONDS Dieters who ate 3 ounces of these nuts every day reduced their weight and body-mass index by a solid 18 percent compared with an 11 percent drop in the no-nut group, a study in the International Journal of Obesity found. Almonds are high in alpha-linolenic acid, which can speed the metabolism of fats. Stick to 12 per serving. BERRIES Vitamin C–loaded fruit such as strawberries and raspberries can help you sizzle up to 30 percent more fat during exercise, suggests research from Arizona State University at Mesa. Blend a vinaigrette of 1 cup berries and 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar. SOY BEANS These green gems are rich in choline, a compound that blocks fat absorption and breaks down fatty deposits. Add 1/2 cup edamame to a salad. ORANGES Oranges contain fat-torching compounds called flavones. Women who ate the most flavones had a significantly lower increase in body fat over a 14-year period, a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds. Snack on slices or drink freshly squeezed OJ (with pulp!) for the biggest payback. READ THE REST HERE! 6 Ways To Detox Your Poor Diet (Without Dangerous Cleanses!) 8 Low-Calorie Ice Cream Treats You Can Still Indulge In
Now that “Love & Hip-Hop” is over and Mashonda has revealed that she won’t be returning for the second season, she has time to put her focus back on making music. Last month, she released a single “Juicy Fruit,” but fans want more. Yesterday, she posted a video on her website titled “Mashonda’s Teaser Volume #1,” with the note: “Everyone is always asking me what’s next on my plan. Here’s a little something I put together for you, so enjoy the bounce and get ready for more to come!” We’re not exactly sure what this video is teasing, but we’re happy to see she’s moving on with her career, Mashonda “Not Bitter,” But Not Returning To “Love & Hip-Hop” Season 2 Mashonda Parties In Sheer Dress With Swizz Beatz’s Brother [PHOTOS] Mashonda Lets It All Hang Out On Cover Of King Magazine [PHOTOS]
Beyonce has teased us with at least 3 trailers for her new video “Run The World (Girls),” but it looks like the wait is over. Pittsburgh radio station 96.1 Kiss revealed the video’s premiere date via Twitter. The tweet read: “Confirmation: Beyonce’s video “Run The World” premieres Wednesday on American Idol” The station sourced her record label. However, it seems VEVO, the site that was originally supposed to debut the video, hasn’t received the same news. When a fan asked VEVO on Twitter: “is there [an] update about when Ms beyonce Knowles will release her new video run the world (girls)?,” VEVO replied “Not that we’ve heard.” (Last week, VEVO said the video would air on Friday the 13th, but then retracted the statement with: “OK, bad news: ‘Run The World (Girls)’ won’t be out on Friday like we thought. No new date yet. Beyonce is perfecting it”.) So confusing. Let’s just hope the May 18 date is final! Sneak Peek Of Beyonce’s 3 “W” Magazine Covers [PHOTO] Is Beyonce About To Dump Jay-Z As Her Manager? Beyonce Reveals Title Of New Album To Billboard Magazine! [PHOTO]
As if we haven’t heard enough domestic violence stories this weekend, another WTF moment comes out of nowhere. Thirty-two year old Lucinda Kinder from Coralville, Iowa was arrested after police responded to a 911 call/hangup. When police arrived at the scene, they found that Lucinda the victim (male) had been arguing. According to police reports, Lucinda punched and scratched the victim, and then proceeded to bite his “reproductive organ” until it began to bleed. YIKES! Apparently, the two have been in an intimate relationship for a little over a year now and had been living together. Lucinda was arrested for “domestic abuse and assault without intent causing injury.” She was being held on a $2,500 cash bond. Man, I hope things get better between the couple! Check out the video below. Read more here. SMH, so sad to hear stories like this! Miami Dolphins Football Player Brandon Marshall Stabbed By Wife An 11 Year Old Girl Was Raped, Town Blames Victim. Why? Gloria Govan Discusses Return To “Basketball Wives” & Matt’s Domestic Abuse Arrest
Nick Cannon, being his playful and goofy self, was joking around on his WXRK 92.3 NOW New York based radio show last week when he “accidentally” ended up blurting out his home phone number ON AIR to listeners. After the incident it seemed like Nick immediately realized that it was a bad idea and tweeted: ”My wife is going to kill me over this. Sometimes I get a little too carried away on the radio … ” And then, “Just gave out my home phone # on air and my pregnant wife picked up the line OOPS!” C’mon Nick, what were you thinking?! Of course, Nick and Mariah’s humble abode was flooded with phone calls by fans who listened to Nick give out the phone number on his radio show. One fan even got the chance to speak with Mariah when she picked up the phone. Nick then took to Twitter to acknowledge Mariah for being such a good sport about the whole ordeal, tweeting: “Thanks to my amazing wife for being a good sport and allowing me to make good radio. @MariahCarey you are the best!” How cute! Nick and Mariah, who have been married since 2008, are in their last trimester of pregnancy and are expecting twins (a boy and girl) any day now. Nick is known for being public about his relationship and feelings for his wife, especially on his radio show, and as we told you before, recently expressed to listeners that he regretted taking nude photos with his wife for the OK! magazine spread. Can’t wait to see their twins!! Read more here. Mariah Carey’s Baby Nursery Cost How Much?!? [PHOTO] Pregnant Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon Get Naked For OK Magazine Mariah Carey’s Topless & Pregnant Shoot [PHOTO]
Credit: Getty Images. + In an unsurprising move, Time magazine named Justin Bieber one of 2011′s 100 Most Influential People. Bruno Mars, another Buzzworthy fave, was also on the list. (Neon Limelight) … Read the original: Buzz Bites (4/22/11): Justin Bieber Named One Of 'Time' Magazine's …
Demi Lovato is continuing to open up about her recent stint in rehab and the basis for her stay there. First, the singer/actress admitted she’s battled an eating disorder for years, later adding that she’s cut herself since the age of 11 and is leaving Sonny with a Chance to battle these demons. Now, the 18-year is opening up again to the public, making an admission to People : “I never found out until I went into treatment that I was bipolar,” she tells the magazine . “There were times when I was so manic, I was writing seven songs in one night and I’d be up until 5:30 in the morning.” Last week, Catherine Zeta-Jones sought professional help for the same disease, as Demi Tweeted her support of that star. She says she’s taking positive steps in her life to turn things around. “I feel like I am in control now where my whole life I wasn’t in control… What’s important for me now is to help others.” [Photo: WENN.com]
Diahann Carroll will be 76 this summer. And let’s be honest… She looks better than most of us. And in 40 years, when Kerry Washington is about to turn 75, she’ll probably look better than you too. Ms. Diahann called it. Kerry reminds me a lot of myself at her age. She has a trained eye for detail and what suits her figure. And she has an innate self-confidence, a coolness about how lovely she is. Check out pics from their recent photo shoot for O Magazine’s “Timeless Beauties” issue. Source
Chris Brown’s latest single “Look At Me Now” has some pretty complicated wordplay from Busta Rhymes and Lil Wayne. We’d sing along to it if only we could keep up. Good thing a white girl named Karmin does it for us! Not only did Karmin body each verse, she did it without dropping the N-word. Check out this video of Karmin KILLING Breezy’s “Look At Me Now” (with an unnamed white boy on the keys)! RELATED: Busta Rhymes Talks Longevity, “Look At Me Now” & More On Gangsta Grillz [EXCLUSIVE] RELATED: Chris Brown “My Last” Music Video RELATED: GQ Magazine Goes In On Chris Brown RELATED: Chris Brown Talks Twitter Hook Ups & Guilty Pleasures [EXCLUSIVE] RELATED: Chris Brown Breaks Down “F.A.M.E.’s” Double Meaning [EXCLUSIVE] RELATED: Chris Brown Releases “Mature” Video “Spend It All” [EXPLICIT VIDEO] RELATED: Chris Brown Calls The Durtty Boyz [EXCLUSIVE] RELATED: Chris Brown, Busta Rhymes, Lil Wayne “Look At Me Now” [MUSIC VIDEO]