Could Alicia Keys be pregnant? The famously private star has been the object of pregnancy rumors for weeks. Recent tour photos seem to indicate so—but it’s still too soon to be sure. The photos show her with what looks like a baby bump under some loose fitting clothing—and with what some say is a fuller-looking [...]
Who will replace Simon on American Idol: Harry Connick Jr.
May 27, 2010 By Ryan Nelson
It’s been the object of American Idol rumors for months now. Everyone from Howard Stern to Elton John has been put forward as a possible replacement judge for Simon Cowell. And now the rumors are focused on a happy medium between those 2 extremes: Harry Connick Jr. This talented singer showed his sense of humor [...]
New Twilight Movie: Pregnancy Jokes, New Clips and Questions Linger After Oprah Appearance
May 27, 2010 By World Articles
Thursday’s Oprah appearance by Twilight movie saga stars brought us so much: a joke about Kristen Stewart being pregnant (she’s not—some master deflection here, more on that later), another glimpse of Taylor Lautner’s “six pack plus” (from the mouth of Oprah), and—most anticipated—2 new clips from the upcoming movie The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, the latest [...]
American Idol Paychecks: Does it matter who wins?
May 27, 2010 By Ryan Nelson
The top 3 American Idol contestants are in their hometowns, visiting, singing, and reveling in the moment. But we don’t think it’s too soon to think about who the final winner will be. Crystal Bowersox has been favored to win from the beginning. The question is can either Lee DeWyze or Casey James knock her [...]
NYC’s Matta Will Show You How To Spring Into Fashion
May 27, 2010 By World Articles
Today more than ever, fashion is a melting pot of dynamic cultures from all over the globe. Worldliness is definitely in, but finding something that combines comfort, style, and a cosmopolitan edge has proven to be a formidable task. Well, not anymore. If you’re into handmade design with a mix of glamour, class, and the [...]
Noriko Sugawara: A Jewelry Designer for the Spectral Flower Girl in You
May 27, 2010 By World Articles
One of the biggest trends of spring 2010 is hard to miss: flowers, flowers, flowers. Whether it’s on a dress, a chapeau, or a pair of boldly-hued leggings, women of all ages are sporting them, and not only on Easter Sunday. There are still some old-school designers and fashionistas who are none too pleased with [...]
Not Sure About Crochet?
May 10, 2010 By World Articles
Check Out Stewart + Brown’s Ultra Feminine Eco-Knits Crochet has come on strong in the spring of 2010, making it doubly appealing to the eco-aware. Today’s boho, DIY-approach to indie fashion probably has something to do with crochet’s sudden leap into the mainstream. To find high-quality, earth-friendly crochet designs, look no further than eco-luxury line [...]
A Tax on Unearned Income – For the First Time in History
May 4, 2010 By World Articles
A little known provision was slipped in among many other below-the-radar changes with the so-called “healthcare reform” bill. It’s called taxing unearned income. Let me illustrate: So let’s say you are one of the 51% of Americans who pay income tax. You also still have a house to pay property taxes. And of course you [...]
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