The Dancing With the Stars field is down to four. After last week’s predictable elimination of Nancy Grace , voters will have a tougher decision tonight. Among the remaining four hopefuls, who stands the best chance of victory? Let’s take a look at who’s left standing, then put it to a vote … Hope Solo has shown improvement throughout the season, culminating in her best effort of the season last week. Still an underdog to make the finals. Rob Kardashian is very well-liked and better on the floor than most people give him credit for. Long-shot to win it all, even money to survive this week. Ricki Lake. After two straight weeks at the top, she took a step back last week. It would still be a surprise if she didn’t advance, but she’s the clear #2. J.R. Martinez was nothing short of perfect last week. Having already been a clear contender all season, he’s the obvious favorite as it stands right now. Well? Who do you think will win Dancing With the Stars?
On the season finale of Dirty Soap, Fary tried to set Nadia Bjorlin up with a guy, JP and Farah hit a turning point in their relationship, and everyone went camping. Kelly Monaco, meanwhile, prepares for life after General Hospital – funny that this is a new reality show about a declining genre – by better building up her brand. Whatever that means. She’s trying to branch out, let’s just leave it at that. Also, Kirsten Storms (pictured) is still MIA, but not forgotten. Get well girl. Tension between John-Paul Lavoisier and Farah Fath begins early when he says, at a group dinner, that he will never wear a wedding ring. Passive-aggressive much? Farah gets upset, and asks if he’s scared to move out to L.A. with her. He says she is the only reason he would move there, but still seems willing to take the plunge. Brandon Beemer plans a fun, totally non-scripted-by-E! camping trip for the gang to attend. Everyone, sans Kirsten of course, sets up camp near the beach to chill. There, Farah’s friend Danny asks Nadia about her mom and Brandon, and if her mother Fary is one of the reasons why she and Brandon aren’t already married. She says yes, basically, and he tells her to live life for her, no one else. Farah talks with Jenna about being career oriented and managing work and family life. Kelly Monaco interjects, saying she would love to be a mother one day. Kelly, of course, never married her ex after a 17-year relationship. She says while she firmly believes in commitment, it’s not a necessity to have a piece of paper. The men, meanwhile, are all on Brandon’s side. The Beemer admits he fears their relationship is not going to work out if Nadia believes anything that Fary says. Farah basically just wants to know if JP will marry her. He’s not saying. Then the elephant in the room comes to visit around the fire. The future of daytime TV is tepid at best and the gang does not know what lies ahead for them. Talk then turns to Kirsten Storms. girl who took over for Kirsten on General Hospital is good, but she’s not Kirsten. No word on her health. They toast her honor. Danny stars meddling, getting on JP for not popping the question, then riling up Farah while she’s drunk and making her cry over the prospect of JP not proposing. Good friend right there. He does get them to talk, however. JP says he wants to spend his life with her and all that, but she wants him to tell her flat out if he doesn’t want to get married. JP’s response? He just wants to hang out. Wrong answer. Farah tells him she’s going to break up with him. JP doesn’t want to, but it looks like he has no choice. The next morning, he comes around and decides life without her is too sad to risk losing her over this. He says one day they will get married. She’s like, thrilled. Kelly meets a guy to help her expand her brand. She begins to educate herself on clothing lines and meets with a designer at a convention whose line she may rep. Then the most awkward moment of all time. Nadia meets Fary for lunch and finds that her mom has brought Fernando along to meet her. She’s being set up. Nadia texts Brandon to meet them as Fary talks Fernando up. He starts flirting with Nadia pretty good too. But then Brandon shows up, much to Fary’s chagrin. Needless to say, lunch ends abruptly. Brandon and Nadia talk about how to handle this going forward, and he’s clearly thrown off by it, but they’re still okay. This woman clearly needs to be cut off – no one with any respect for their kid treats them like that – but we’ll see if they’ve got the guts to stand up to her. And there you have it. Until next season, hopefully … What did you think of the season finale of Dirty Soap? And the season as a whole? Who are your favorites and least favorites? Comment below!
“Braxton Family Values” is the number one rated reality show to hit WeTV ever! After a successful season one, our favorite sisters; Trina, Towanda, Traci, Toni, Tamar and Mama Ev are back for round two of love, laughs, family and sisterhood. With the new season premiering tonight on WeTV, I had to catch up with our girl, Trina Braxton, and chat about what to expect this season. Take a look at my exclusive interview where we talk about her drinking “situation”, direction her marriage is going in, status on Tamar’s husband and being compared to the Kardashians. HelloBeautifu l: What can we expect to see this season? Trina Braxton: This season is crazy! It’s like season one amped up on super steroids! You get a glimpse of everybody’s life on this season. You’ll get to understand why I started drinking and why I gained so much weight. You’ll get to see my marriage issues play out. It’s basically an extension of season one. HB: Since you brought up your drinking “situation”, why did u start drinking so much in the first place? Trina Braxton: Well it was mainly because of what was going on in my relationship with Gabe. On this season, you’ll get to see where Gabe and I are going in our relationship. HB: Whats going on with the Braxton family album? Trina Braxton : You know, we’re still trying to figure that out. We’re actually still in the process of filming season two so we’re still trying to figure everything out! HB: So, how does that work: filming a season as it’s already premiering on the network? Trina Braxton: You’re getting everything as it’s really unfolding. It’s unscripted reality- and not that there is anything wrong with scripted reality. We’re going to keep it raw and true to the minute. You won’t see us fighting or anything. HB: We saw the sneak peak of Tamar getting put in her place by Mama Ev! Is this something that happens regularly whenever your baby sister gets out of line? Trina Braxton: The crazy thing is that we haven’t seen that episode yet so we’re watching it at the same time you all are! I will say that Mama does NOT play and if she feels like anybody disrespects her whether it be me, Tamar, Towanda, Traci or Toni or whoever, she’ll let them know! HB: I know that you are super close with all of your sisters, but is there one sister that you would consider your best friend over the rest? Trina Braxton : Like you said, we’re all each others best friends. We’re all extremely close but we do go through seasons and situations in our lives that bring us closer together. Like right now, Towanda and her children were staying with me for a while as you saw on the show so I would say that we’ve gotten extremely close over the past months. HB: How does the Braxton family maintain such a positive reputation in the media? Trina Braxton: Now, we are girls first and we are sisters so of course we argue and fuss and we know how to push each other’s buttons. But we also know how to build each other up. That comes with true sisterhood. We know how to make each other go “rawr rawr like a dungeon dragon” but we know what it takes to make each other happy and make each other smile. HB: How do you respond to people who compare you to the Kardashian clan? Trina Braxton: The thing is, you can’t look at them without looking at us too. There are a lot of similarities. We’re a family of girls, we have the same initials, we come from strict Christian backgrounds. Our show is about family and togetherness-and this is not to bash the Kardashian family in anyway- but our show isn’t about creating a brand, it’s about focusing on family and what happens in the day to day lives between sisters. Toni has always been a star, but you have never seen this side of her. You never saw what she was going through when she filed for bankruptcy , you never knew she was sick. There is a realness to this show that you can identify with and I think that everyone that watches has a sister that they can identify with. HB: Are you working on any solo projects? Trina Braxton: I am in the band. This season the band is doing some extra things and I am so excited because I am branching out and doing my own band. We have some tricks up our sleeves! I can’t give them all away but you’ll definitely see them play out on this season! Keep up with me on twitter, @TrinaBraxton! I love all my boom booms – I call all my Twitter followers my boom booms. And I’m a follower backer! If you ask me to follow you I will! And now the questions we always ask…. Whats in your bag? Tube of lip gloss, my cell phone, a book (I’m actually reading Pride and Prejudice right now), sunglasses and my iPod. If you were forced to get a tattoo, what would it be of and why? I have two tattoos right now: one say “Trina Bean” because I used to be very thin. I also have a tattoo of stars going down my neck with a treble clef underneath. So if I was forced to get something it would probably be a “thespian” sign with a musical note. Whats your vice and where do u go to get it? A glass of wine. I’m a true Merlot girl! Whats one urge you get but never act on it? I want to go wind surfing but I’m a scardey cat! It’s just so high up! When was the last time you cried? About 3 days ago. I cried with Tamar over my brother-in-law going to the hospital. He’s doing well. He’s taking it day by day. We’re very prayerful and faithful. The Braxton’s Get Bikini Ready For VIBE [PHOTOS] “Braxton Family Values” Reunion: Which Braxton Holds The Plastic Surgery Crown?
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Ding dong the lockout is might be dead! NBA players and club owners met for a third consecutive day on Friday after having moved closer to a new contract that could set the stage for a full season of 82 games per team to be played. Negotiators had met for 15 hours in a session that ended early Thursday morning and for half as long Thursday afternoon, making progress on salary cap issues as they try to agree on how to split $4 billion in annual revenues. “I think we’re within reach and within striking distance of getting a deal,” NBA players union executive director Billy Hunter said. “It’s just a question of how receptive the NBA is and whether or not they want to do a deal.” NBA commissioner David Stern has already called off the first 100 games of the 2011-2012 season and has said that it will take at least four weeks to start the season once a deal is done, effectively meaning all of November is already lost. Salvaging the remainder of the season, with the possibility of wedging missed games into the remaining time to avoid revenue losses for owners or players, is a possibility but one that diminishes with every hour that passes. “There are no guarantees that we’ll get it done, but we’re going to give it one heck of a shot,” Stern said. “I think Billy and the union’s negotiators feel the same way. I know that ours do.” So what if we don’t get games in November? Nobody really misses basketball until the NFL season is over anyway. We can do without it. Still, it’s nice to know progress is being made. Hopefully by the time we see you again on Monday, we’ll have an NBA schedule locked in. Source
Terrell Owens held a workout yesterday (Oct. 25th) to show that his surgically repaired left knee is pain free and completely healed from a torn ACL. Terrell looked great, running routes with his shirt off (surprise!) showing he was in tip-top physical condition from the waist up and catching all balls thrown to him (on camera anyways). Should T.O. Go To NY? The problem was no one representing the NFL showed up to watch. What does that say about Owens future in the league? What could this do to the psyche of someone that loves the spotlight? While I don’t think Terrell should retire, I do believe he should sit out this season and rest his knee instead of being a hired gun for the stretch run. He is more known for his reality show these days than football (the show is a guilty pleasure of mine) so he should prepare for next season and collect those residual paychecks from “ The T.O. Show “. But why should Terrell or any NFL owner listen to me? There are teams this season that can definitely use Owens on their roster right now. Here are my top 5: 1) Indianapolis Colts The Colts need a rewind button on their dismal season. Bottom line, they played like a college team last Sunday (Oct.23rd). After the defense gave up 62 points to the New Orleans Saints there’s nothing T.O. could have done to help. Easily on their way to falling below 10 wins in a season for the first time in years, it couldn’t hurt to give Terrell a shot. 2) Oakland Raiders They just signed one of Owens’ former quarterbacks in Carson Palmer and the Raiders are on the right side of .500 at 4-2. Seriously, I challenge you to name one of the Raiders’ wide receivers without googling their current roster. I couldn’t either. The Raiders can thank running back Darren McFadden and the recently injured quarterback Jason Campbell for their fast start. McFadden was sidelined this past Sunday and you saw the result: zero points. A Palmer-Owens connection can bring the offensive punch, give them a big name at wide receiver for the first time since Tim Brown and Jerry Rice were running routes together, and allow them to, in the famous words of their deceased owner Al Davis, “just win, baby!” 3) Minnesota Vikings I’m not trying to be funny, really (yet I can’t help but chuckle at the irony). If Minnesota were to take a chance on T.O. he would be reunited with the recently demoted Donovan McNabb . The Vikings have had success bringing in a former star trying to reclaim glory with Brett Favre so why can’t they do it again? 2 out of 4 ain’t bad (McNabb and Randy Moss in their returns were busts). Christian Ponder showed signs of greatness keeping the Vikes competitive against the defending Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers no less and Owens, who plays his best in big games, would give him another big target. However, I doubt coach Leslie Frazier would put McNabb (speaking of someone who should retire) through any further embarrassment. 4) New York Jets They were rumored to be looking at T.O. before the season began, then they signed Plaxico Burress. … same thing. They also have Santonio Holmes. Why not bring T.O. in and make it a troublesome threesome? Rex Ryan is the coach and it wouldn’t be a surprise if he shook things up. 5) Philadelphia Eagles Donovan McNabb is not the quarterback anymore and Michael Vick will not get tired in the Super Bowl. The supposed “Dream Team” needs to wake up from a nightmare start and T.O.’s fire could be what gets them over the hump on both sides of the ball. Desean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin could learn a lot from the crafty veteran. The question is would coach Andy Reid go down that road again? Sure there are other bad teams that need T.O.’s services (Miami and St. Louis comes to mind), but Owens’ future Hall of Fame career has been built playing with elite teams (49ers, Cowboys, Eagles) and quarterbacks. If he managed to leave all of those teams on a bad note (and they were winning), do you think he would suit up for the Dolphins just to get a pay check? Even though his “workout” wasn’t set-up by the NFL, his reputation as a divisive presence may be another reason why no NFL scouts showed up. Owens may have a lot left in the tank, but once you start signing a string of one year contracts with different teams in any sport the end may be near whether he likes it or not. Better start getting that speech ready. RELATED: Angry Fan Says Terrell Owens Is Down With The Illuminati [VIDEO] Terrell Owens Holds Workout, Nobody Cares T.I., Basketball Wives L.A. Attend AKOO’s ‘Power & Beauty’ Book Event [Photos] Feeling Yourself! The Top 10 NSFW Songs About Self-Pleasure
Dallas Cowboys star safety Abram (Abe) Elam came in to talk with Hot 107.9′s own Jazzy McBee about playing with the Cowboys, his mentor Deion Sanders, his non-profit organization TEAM ELAM, life lessons in the NFL, and more! Check out the exclusive interview below: RELATED: Deion Sanders Honored By Atlanta Falcons, Lil Wayne [EXCLUSIVE] RELATED: Top Ten NFL Storylines To Watch For This Season
This guy better be praying to the high Heavens today. Detroit Lions running back Jerome Harrison was supposed to be traded to the Philadelphia Eagles this week right before the trade deadline, but things fell apart for the trade, but his life may have been saved. During the pre-trade physical, Harrison found out that he has a brain tumor! Thankfully, it’s not life-threatening, but without the trade and the physical Harrison would never have known about his brain tumor. Of course, because he failed the physical, the Eagles backed away from the trade and Harrison is out for the season, but that’s a minor consequence compared to the way his life was just saved. Crazy stuff.
Last week’s Jersey Shore ended with a cliffhanger of sorts. After the realization that Snooki’s kooka cuddled with Vinny’s junk,she spilled the beans to Jionni. In this episode, we saw the conclusion of this epic saga, which went about as you’d expect. Meanwhile, a lot of people are really not big fans of Situation. We’ve always liked Mike in spite of his significant flaws. But his failure to see that he has such flaws – and thus feel sorry for himself – is beyond baffling. As always, we break down all of the top Jersey Shore quotes and moments for you as we analyze Thursday’s gripping installment, THG +/- recap style! Jionni clearly was not happy, but he merely sounded disappointed … that low tone of voice designed to make the other party feel guilty and like a useless human being. Plus 14 for not screaming and thus making Snooki look sympathetic. He told Snook that he “can’t call her his girlfriend.” Same here man. Plus 7 . Minus 11 because clearly they’re back together, rendering this pointless. Elsewhere on the aspiring roommate hookup front, wannabe Snooki Deena really wants her kooka to cuddle up to Pauly D. Minus 5 for not taking a hint. Minus 20 more for how she says “do sex.” NO ONE SAYS THAT. Pauly, to his credit, busts out every trick in the book to resist getting it in, all without coming off like an d!ck. He was rather skillful, we must say. Plus 16 . Vinny, take note. You don’t have to pork Snook next time. Minus 3 . Plus 8 for Vinny’s hilarious confessional parody of Pauly. Oh yeah! What’s more disgusting, smushing Snook or brushing your teeth with hair clippings? Wash , because there’s probably a lot of guys who’d prefer the latter. It took awhile, but Florence passersby are apparently starting to make like the crowds of Seaside, engaging the cast and looking to start $h!t. Plus 4 , but careful who you “shame,” Italians … you don’t want to end up like this ass clown: Jersey Shore – One Shot Fight Mike, not Ron, attempts to act hard and posture back. Oye. Minus 5 . OMG you KNOW a fight’s about to go down. Ronnie and Pauly say they’re gonna tear the crowd apart until … nothing happens. Anticlimactic much? Minus 15 . After club bouncers escorted everyone out, Snooki and Deena were not about to call it a night. If you’re not blacked out, it’s not time to pack it in. Plus 9 . Team Meatball might regret that decision if they could remember it, between groups of Italian dudes harassing them and the ice thrown at them. Minus 6 . Deena talks about being good in bed a lot. If you have to say it … Minus 3 . Okay, Plus 2 , because those two deserve ice thrown at them a little bit . Plus 7 more , because breaking bottles, as we know, solves everything. JWoww and Sammi are, like, actually becoming friends, bonding over the fact they are moderately sane and Team Meatball is totally outta control! Plus 14 . That jacuzzi probably needs to be thrown out after this season. Minus 4 . Also, Sam and Ron have not fought in like a month! Plus 21 . Pauly and Vinny take their bromance to bed. LOL. Plus 9 . Oh boy. Sitch really opened up a can of worms calling out Deena for doing nothing around the house. Plus 5 , as we’re sure it’s true, but Minus 10 for going there when you cause plenty of other problems by merely existing yourself. Deena to Mike, after he calls her fat: “I can lose weight for free but you need about 10 grand to fix your f*%king face.” Boom! Plus 9 . Mike, once again, feels way too sorry for himself. Minus 30 . Next week is the season finale, but they’re already talking about rooming situations (pun not intended) in Seaside, reminding us that yes, there’s a fifth season of Jersey Shore coming our way this winter. Fist. Pump. Plus 20 . EPISODE TOTAL: +33 . SEASON TOTAL: +232 . Jersey Shore is totally …
