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James Van Der Beek reveals the formative moment that makes him a better dad

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Arguably the most important role he's ever landed, Van Der Beek is the father of three young children — and all that it entails. Counselor. Protector. Confidante. Guardian.

Luckily, he learned from the best.

On having (and being) a good role model

"My dad was really great about supporting whatever it was I wanted to do, and then offering some life lessons in that," the actor said.

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In fact, Van Der Beek credits one of his most formative experiences growing up — the one that has guided the kind of parent he has become — to a moment shared with his dad.

"I remember my first year of football. I really didn't like it and I said, 'I don't think I want to do this anymore.' And my dad said, 'You know what? If you don't want to do this after this year, I have absolutely no problem with you doing whatever you want. You can find another activity and I'll completely support you,'" shared Van Der Beek.

That wasn't all his dad had to offer, however.

"'But, I do think you should ride out this season. I don't think it's good to start something and quit in the middle. You've got teammates; you made a commitment. See the commitment through, and if you don't want to play next year, that's fine,'" said Van Der Beek of his dad's advice.

As it turns out, his dad was right. Van Der Beek's final game of the season proved to be one of the most memorable times of his younger years. He went on to play football for several years and, as we all know (and love!), went on to use that experience on the set of Varsity Blues.

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Although his football glory days are over, the lesson from his father remains. "That gentle hand saying, 'I'm not going to force you into anything but, in general, in life, you don't want to quit anything.'"

And that kind of wisdom passed down from his father has largely affected how Van Der Beek raises his own children: daughters Olivia, 4 1/2, and Annabel Leah, 1; and son Joshua, 3.

"I want my kids to have big desires. I want them to feel like they can go out and they can try and they can play and they can fail at things," he said. "I think that's the biggest thing that we work on with the kids — just teaching them that you're not always going to get everything the first time. It's not always going to work out on your first try. Don't be discouraged!"

On how they're teaching their kids about health

Persistence isn't the only value Van Der Beek and his wife, Kimberly Brook, hope to instill in their kids, though, and they understood the most influential way to realize those values is by practicing them as parents.

"I realize how much they take in and how much they look to you as an example, so I've really just been holding myself accountable on how I treat people and how they see me treat people, and really trying to instill kindness towards others," he said.

Another value Van Der Beek and Brook strive to make paramount to their kids is good health.

To that end, he recently decided to partner with FluMist Quadravalent to help other parents safeguard their own families. "Since having kids, I've started educating myself on health and wellness and, when it came to the flu, there was a lot of misinformation out there that I had totally bought into," he admitted.

For starters, Van Der Beek didn't realize just how debilitating the flu actually is.

"It puts more kids in the hospital than any other vaccine-preventable disease," he said, still astonished by the fact. "It accounts for 44 million days and 10.4 billion dollars of lost productivity. I mean, it's not just a bad cold."

Like so many of us, Van Der Beek had at times questioned the safety and effectiveness of the flu vaccine. "I was one of those people who thought, 'Well, should I get the flu vaccine this year? I don't want to get the flu from the vaccine.' But it turns out that's actually medically impossible," he said.

James Van Der Beek

Image: Getty Images

So in vaccinating his family and in spreading the word about FluMist Quadravalent, Van Der Beek is doing his part to underscore the importance of taking care of yourself and those you love.

Which, as it turns out, the actor's wife is pretty fantastic about doing in their family by making sure they eat a healthy, well-balanced diet.

Two big facets of their diet? Buying organic (when possible) and avoiding processed foods.

"It just takes your body so much energy to figure out what to do with those overly processed foods, that you can exhaust your immune system just with the food that you're putting into it," he told us.

In opting for fresh, in-season organic foods, the family gives their immune systems a "little bit of a leg up" to stave off whatever's out there — like, for example, the flu.

On those things in life there is no vaccine against

But, as all parents know, we can't protect our kids from everything. There are external forces at play we won't always be able to shield our children from, and those can seem especially daunting to parents raising little girls.

More: James Van Der Beek: "Fatherhood changes you"

Still, Van Der Beek doesn't stress too much over them, saying, "I don't think you can really parent from a place of fear. I think kids really pick up on that energy."

Besides, he says, the world has made great strides in the way of gender equality.

"Just look at the Golden Globes even, just recently," he said. "What Maggie Gyllenhaal said was really great. She looks around the room and she sees roles that are not just for strong women, but for actual women — women with strengths and flaws and weaknesses and skills and blind spots and all of that. I really do think there are more opportunities for women than there ever have been, so I think it's a better world they're going into."

Does that mean he's OK if the world they want to go into is Hollywood? Well, yes and no.

"I'm a huge fan of artistic expression for all kids. I think it's so important... I think it's a really, really healthy, productive thing. The industry is a whole other thing," he said, laughing. "I would definitely encourage them if they have artistic ambition to do theater with friends — to exercise that ambition in an environment where it's fun as long as possible."

Still, the gentle hand of influence impressed upon him by his father is never far from Van Der Beek's mind.

"They'll pick whatever it is that they gravitate toward, and I'll do whatever I can to engage them in that," he said. "I'd rather have happy kids than kids who do what I want them to do." Because, after all, there are few things in this life more inspiring than a happy kid.

"Kids... when they're playful, they're in the moment. And I think we could all stand to be more in the moment."



Cindy Crawford's unretouched mom body: She just can't win

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Log in to any of your social media accounts, and you'll see that Crawford's real body photo has gone viral. It's almost guaranteed that your mom friends are sharing it on Facebook, with a strong opinion one way or the other.

What makes this photo so polarizing? As is the law of the internet, when a picture goes viral, people have something to say about it. But what's so interesting about Crawford's leaked pic is that the peanut gallery is split into three different responses — ranging from uplifting to horrifying.

Cindy Crawford pic

Cindy Crawford pic

Reaction 1: Bravo

There's still hope for the world yet. The majority of social media responses called Crawford "brave" and "inspirational" for showing what a real mom's body looks like. Fans said that Crawford's raw beauty shot was uplifting for women of all ages.

Letsseeshallwe of Reddit explained, "It's refreshing to see someone who is known for perfection and beauty to also be comfortable with showing their flaws. Makes her more human. Makes me feel slightly less insecure about not being photoshopped. I wish the industry was more honest in general."

Crawford tweet 1

Crawford tweet 1

Crawford tweet 2

Crawford tweet 2

Reaction 2: Gross

The trolls of the internet certainly didn't keep silent as Crawford's unretouched image circulated. Facebook commenter Dan Casio said, "I don't get how an old woman's craggly and wrinkly body is supposed to make young women feel good about themselves. This is just a desperate attempt for her to become relevant again."

Other cruel Facebook commenters like Jamie Ruth didn't mince words: "She's hideous."

Crawford Facebook

Crawford Facebook

Reaction 3: Not good enough

And here's the part where Crawford just can't catch a break from her unrelenting critics. Facebook commenter Tricia Kidd Damico simply wasn't impressed. She said, "What's 'courageous' about her pic? She should have done it years ago."

Deb Lytle of Facebook agreed — Crawford could've tried harder, "Let's see her without makeup, no enhanced lighting, and no airbrushing. That's what's real for we 'aging' ladies."

Crawford tweet 3

Crawford tweet 3

Crawford has not yet made a public statement and isn't thought to be responsible for the leak. Before the whole debacle, Crawford told Marie Claire at last week's premiere of Hospital in the Sky, her new documentary covering her work with Peru's Orbis International Flying Eye Hospital, "I really think — at any age — it's learning to be comfortable in your own skin… If women would treat themselves with the same kind of love they give to their friends, that would be such a great gift we could give ourselves."

As a fellow mother of two, I can confirm that Crawford's message is exactly what every struggling mom needs to hear on her worst day. Marie Claire backed her up with a classy response to the unexpected leaked image, "It is real, it is honest, and it is gorgeous."

To Crawford's haters, I say: Make up your mind because you can't have it both ways. You're upset that magazines perpetuate photoshopped, unrealistic standards of beauty, yet you're the first to complain when a real mom body is leaked. If you don't appreciate this picture, you're part of the problem.

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Amber Rose takes aim at Tyga and 'baby' Kylie Jenner's romance (VIDEO)

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Speaking about the "Young, Wild & Free" rapper, Rose, whose real name is Amber Levonchuck, described him as the "love of my life," before going on to explain how devastated she was when they split, admitting that she "cried and cried all day wanting him to come back."

However, Khalifa's recent Twitter rant, which appeared to be about Rose, certainly hinted at the fact that these two would not be rekindling their romance anytime soon. So, how does Rose feel about her ex-husband now?

"You know, he's young, he has a lot of life to live," Rose said of Khalifa. "Now that I'm done crying, it doesn't bother me anymore. Now's my time to live and date and meet new people."

However, that doesn't mean that she never wants him back.

"I'll never say never because he's the father of my child. He's still technically my husband. I'll always love him, but right now, with all he's doing, I'm not with it," she added.

When the couple called it quits, there were rumors that Khalifa had cheated on Rose with twins, but when asked by the show's hosts about Khalifa's alleged infidelity, her answer was pretty vague.

"When something irrational happens to you, you then act irrationally. And that's why I filed for divorce so quickly," she said, later adding, "For me, Wiz isn't a bad guy. He is an amazing guy, he has a great personality, he has great spirit — that's why I married him. But you know, things happen, people make mistakes."

But someone who she clearly does think is a bad guy is Tyga. Rose is good friends with Tyga's ex-girlfriend and baby mama Blac Chyna, and she is seriously unimpressed with the fact that he has reportedly struck up a romance with Jenner — and when asked about it, she did not hold back.

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"[Kylie's] a baby, she needs to go to bed at 7 o'clock and [to] relax," Rose said. "That's ridiculous. [Tyga] should be ashamed of himself. That's how I feel. That's how I feel for sure. He has a beautiful woman and a baby and left that for a 16-year-old who just turned 17."

Watch the rest of the interview in the video below.

Amber Rose on The Breakfast Show

Amber Rose on The Breakfast Show

11 Game of Thrones Season 5 death predictions

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"People are going to die who don't die in the books, so even the book readers will be unhappy," Martin said, according to Showbiz411. "Everybody better be on their toes."

And while I don't know how many more Red Wedding or Purple Wedding surprises America can take (OK, lots more, but we all might just have heart attacks in the process), it is exciting to hear the show is mixing things up a little and adding some bloody spice.

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If you've read the books, you know the show is about to delve into some potentially long, drawn-out and, well, I'll say it, boring territory. It's clear even the author of the books wants you to know the show isn't toning down the brutal excitement for Season 5. So here are the characters I think may be getting the ax.

WARNING: Season 5 spoilers below. Don't continue reading unless you want some dirt on what the show has in store.

1. Littlefinger

Now that he's got this super-weird Sansa story line, it's only a matter of time before she gets the heck out of The Veil and finds herself a backbone. Poor Sansa's troubles are far from over, but her trouble with Littlefinger could be coming to an end.

2. Stannis Baratheon

Sure, if you've read the books, you know Stannis kind of, sort of, does serve somewhat of an important purpose coming up. But do we really think he's destined to be the next king? Uh, no. Not in a million years. Which means he doesn't really stand a long-term chance.

3. Melisandre

We haven't seen much of the Red Woman in a while, let alone her demon spawn. And while I don't really want her to die before we get some sort of mystical explanation, Game of Thrones really seems to like to keep the magical elements covered with this layer of uncertainty. The show may just kill Melisandre to keep us all confused when it comes to how deep the magic of the show runs.

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4. Olenna Tyrell

I love the badass grandmother. And I really don't want a King's Landing without her witty spite, but Margaery can't be a virgin forever, just like Olenna's games can't continue without someone stopping her, eventually.

5. Mance Rayder

There are rumors that the show is scrapping a lot of Mance's story line coming up, which means his fate isn't looking so hot. As the leader beyond the wall, he's a prime target for those Wildlings looking to gain some easy power.

6. Daario Naharis

If you've seen the Season 5 photos that have been leaked, then you know Dani is getting married — and not to her lover Daario. While he has taken a bigger role in her council now that poor Jorah is disgraced, Daario's safety is far from secure.

7. Gregor Clegane (aka The Mountain)

Just because he beat The Viper doesn't mean he's magically healed. The Mountain has a tough road ahead and it very well may be a journey he doesn't come back from. Would that just be fate? Plus, then it would leave the option open for Tyrion to say the duel was, technically, a draw, since neither man came out alive.

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8. Ramsay Bolton

Most of the time in the show, we see the motivation behind a character's madness. For example, Cersei is ruthless, but she's doing everything to stay alive and keep her family alive. It's not the same for Ramsay. He's just brutal. And a psychopath. Which means he's volatile. It wouldn't surprise me if Roose Bolton was, in fact, the one to do the deed. The whole thing is that messed up.

9. Theon Greyjoy

Really, how much more can Theon take? Enough said.

10. Brienne of Tarth

While I would love to see Brienne and Jaime live happily ever after in a super-awkward fairy tale, let's be honest, Game of Thrones isn't really about happy endings.

11. Bronn

When characters in Game of Thrones betray their allies they don't tend to last long. Think about it, what use is he to the Lannisters now? Bronn broke his word and the house isn't likely to keep around someone so distrustful. I really don't see him settling down in the countryside somewhere with a happy family. It just wouldn't be Game of Thrones' style.

Who do you think is on the Season 5 chopping block?

Jack White slams claims that he's a diva after backstage demands surface

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The demands are from when White performed at the McCasland Field House in Oklahoma on Feb. 2, and they include a total ban on bananas and a recipe for how to make a special guacamole dip.

"Cut in half the long way, remove the pit — SAVE THE PITS THOUGH — and dice into large cubes with a butter knife," part of the recipe states. "3 or 4 slits down, 3 or 4 across. You'll scoop out the chunks with a spoon, careful to maintain the avocado in fairly large chunks."

The "Lazaretto" hit maker has now fired back at the claims that his tour rider demands were diva-like. Taking to his website, White wrote a lengthy open letter titled "For God Sakes!" and addressed to "journalists and other people looking for drama or a diva.

"first off, this is none of your business, but i have no specific demands in my dressing room. i know i could ask for lots of things but i actually don't ask for ANYTHING," White explained. "i take with me what i need, and that ain't much. anything on the rider is for the band and the crew. this 'guacamole recipe' is my hilarious tour managers inside joke with the local promoters, it's his recipe, not mine. it's just something to break up the boredom, seeing who can make it best. though i wouldn't know because i've never had it. i can't even make kool aid let alone cook any real food enough to have a 'recipe.' sorry, i don't have that talent."

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White also clarified why the tour was a "no banana tour" and why they did not "want to see bananas anywhere in the building" — and the explanation is actually a pretty simple one.

"bananas: did it occur to anyone someone on the tour might have an allergy to them? no? hmmm," White wrote.

So, is White disappointed with the journalists of the college paper? You bet, but he's taking the high road.

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"Am i pissed at the students at oklahoma university? absolutely not. am i disappointed in young journalists at their school paper? absolutely. but i forgive them, they're young and have learned their lesson about truth and ethics hopefully. all they have to do is google this to know that it's not worth it. look for real problems instead next time. look for the truth, not fake drama."

We think that clears up all the drama.

What do you think of Jack White's leaked tour rider and his comments regarding it?

Using sign language with a special-needs child

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You can use sign language with any child, but it can be especially useful for kids with special needs. Sign language is an excellent bridge from the time a child is nonverbal to when speech begins, but some children have a little longer gap between the two stages.

Often, a child with special needs will be taught about sign language in speech (or other) therapy, but there is no need to wait if you'd like to get started on your own. And the good news — signing with a child with special needs is no different than signing with any other child.

Maureen Wallace, mom of three, has signed with all of her children, starting with Charlie, who was diagnosed prenatally with Down syndrome. "My husband and I wanted (and still want!) to give him every possible opportunity to live his life to the fullest he desires, and we knew giving him a means of communication would be crucial," she explains.

She shares that their babysitter started signing with Charlie, using one sign at a time, so that's what their family started doing. To start signing, you generally begin with one sign (or a small handful) that help your child communicate his most desired actions or things. For example, a young baby is likely really motivated by milk, so that's a logical starting point. Other popular beginning signs are mother, father, bath or special toys, books or animals. The signs might be different for an older child, who has more daily experiences to draw from for inspiration.

But don't start stressing. Wallace says that if the prospect of signing with your child overwhelms you — which is a completely normal feeling — consider that you're learning right along with your child. "You truly learn one sign at a time," she says. "You don't have to go learn the alphabet and start signing everything. Baby steps, because your child is learning as you are."

Using sign language with a special-needs child can help with self-esteem, too. When you try to communicate, and the words just aren't there, it's frustrating. A child can feel like he's not being heard, and this can be crushing. Using sign language, then, can benefit more than just your child. "Our whole family and truly everyone who comes in contact with Charlie have benefited from our use of sign language," Wallace says.

She also echoes one of the most important things that signing parents need to remember — never give up. After working with Charlie for 18 months, she was feeling discouraged and wondered if he'd ever pick up any signs. There was a turning point, however, when a surgical procedure that required fasting was delayed until early afternoon. "Suddenly, we realized he was making the signs for just about every food-related item we had ever taught him," she remembers. "I mean, he looked like a third-base coach. We knew he was learning and that he would choose to use the signs on his own time."

Sign language is a valuable tool for all children. Don't be stressed if using signs is recommended for your child — it's easy, you work at your own pace and the rewards are immeasurable.

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Justin Bieber uses worst British accent ever to prank Belieber (VIDEO)

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The Biebs appeared on The Ellen Show and explained how much he loves making prank calls. "I just love doing prank phone calls with my friends," the latest Calvin Klein underwear model explained. "Like probably [one of my] top five favorite things to do."

This gave DeGeneres a brilliant idea: prank Jacqueline Melanson, a University of Massachusetts at Amherst student who is a huge fan of both of them.

Watch Justin Bieber prank this college student

Justin Bieber prank call

Justin Bieber prank call

Make note of this, and as DeGeneres said, "If you get a prank phone call, don't hang up — it could be Justin."

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Of course, this isn't the first time Bieber and DeGeneres have teamed up to play tricks on people. In fact, the Biebs was just on the show a couple of weeks ago and scared the crap out of audience members in the bathroom.

Watch Justin Bieber and Ellen DeGeneres scare audience members

Justin Bieber and Ellen DeGeneres prank audience

Justin Bieber and Ellen DeGeneres prank audience

Tell us: What kind of prank should Justin and Ellen play next?

Lady Gaga is engaged, and her ring is very surprising (PHOTO)

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Already floating on air from her stellar Grammys performance of "Cheek to Cheek" with Tony Bennett, Gaga's February got even better on Valentine's Day when her longtime boyfriend Taylor Kinney popped the question — and she said yes!

Gaga confirmed the news on Instagram herself with a picture of her surprising new bling.

Lady Gaga's engagement ring

Lady Gaga's engagement ring

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Let it never be said that Gaga doesn't have a big heart, because that rock is huge. But it also is absolutely nothing like we would have expected her to wear.

Kinney, who stars on the hit TV show Chicago Fire, has been dating the pop star after they met on the set of the 2011 video for her hit song "You and I." They briefly split in May 2012 but reunited a month later.

More: Lady Gaga talked marriage and babies last spring

If Kinney was nervous when he popped the question, he needn't have been. Gaga recently told Howard Stern that if her man asked her to marry him, the answer would be a resounding "yes!"

"He is the right guy," she explained. "How do we know? It's this feeling..."

Huge congrats to the happy couple, and we can't wait to see her wedding dress!


20 Genius uses for vinegar you might not expect

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1. Sanitize baby bottles and nipples

Wash items with vinegar and warm water and store them in the freezer to naturally eliminate all of your germ concerns.

2. Freshen stinky shoes

Spray the insides with undiluted vinegar, place the shoes in a paper bag and freeze overnight. Your beloved footwear will be as fresh as a daisy!

3. Kill weeds without dangerous chemicals

Chemical weed killers pose dangers to children, pets and the environment. Tackle the weed problem naturally with undiluted white vinegar and a clean lawn sprayer. Weeds will be gone in 24 hours.

Image: YouTube/They Might Be Homesteading

4. Improve paint projects

Before painting, wipe down walls, doors or furniture items with vinegar. Paint adheres better to clean surfaces.

5. Protect your garden

Keep Peter Rabbit at bay by placing rags soaked in vinegar in and around your plants. Re-soak rags weekly.

6. Deodorize or unclog a drain

Add a cup of baking soda to the drain. Pour in a cup of vinegar and enjoy the bubbly reaction. Finish up with a hot water rinse.

Image: YouTube/Household Hacker

7. Remove bird droppings

Bird poop is not only ugly, it's unhealthy. Before little hands can get into it, spray droppings with vinegar and wipe away.

8. Marinate meat

Adding a dash of vinegar to your favorite marinade will tenderize even the toughest cuts of meat.

9. Capture pesky fruit flies

Fill a small cup with red cider vinegar and cover with plastic wrap. Poke a few holes in the top and you're done. The fruit flies will be trapped.

Image: YouTube/Household Hacker

10. Remove blemishes

With a clean cotton ball, dab a solution of 1 part vinegar to 10 parts water on pimples after washing your face.

11. Calm diaper rash

Add a few tablespoons of vinegar to your baby's bathwater to soothe an sore bottom.

12. Clean those dirty eyeglasses

Spritz white vinegar on your lenses and wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth to remove stubborn spots and streaks.

Image: YouTube/Household Hacker

13. Improve fingernails

Soak fingertips in white vinegar for five minutes once a week to strengthen nails and soften cuticles.

14. Stave off mouth germs

Clean toothbrushes and retainers by soaking in vinegar and rinsing with water.

15. Remove food odors from hands

Cooking is one of the many joys of life, but no one wants to walk around with stinky hands. To remove garlic, meat or fish smells, simply wash your hands with soap and water, then rinse with some white vinegar and follow with a final rinse of lukewarm water. Fresh and clean!

Image credit: YouTube/Clean My Space

16. Remove price tags

Spray vinegar on tacky labels, rub with fingertip and voilà!

17. Clean the microwave

In glass bowl, add 1/4 cup of vinegar to 1 cup of water, microwave on high for five minutes and wipe clean.

18. Remove wrinkles without ironing

Some people find ironing therapeutic; the rest of us, not so much. A spritz of vinegar will help you eliminate the chore from your laundry routine. In a spray bottle, combine 1 part vinegar and 3 parts water. Shake. Spray. Wait. As the solution evaporates, the wrinkles will too!

Image: YouTube/Household Hacker

19. Keep toilets clean

Add vinegar to toilet bowl, let sit a few minutes and scrub with toilet brush.

20. Super-charge your steam

Add vinegar to the water in your steam for extra cleaning power.

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10 Celebs who claim breastfeeding helped them lose weight

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Board-certified lactation consultant Leigh Anne O'Connor says that, generally speaking, a fully breastfeeding woman burns about 300-500 extra calories a day, however, this doesn't always equal weight loss.

"There are many factors to consider: age of mom, parity, pre-pregnancy weight, mom's diet and if the baby is exclusively breastfed or not," she explains, adding that it can even be different for the same woman with different children.

"Many women find they hold onto a bit of extra weight until they wean while others seem to experience their babies sucking the calories right out of them," she says.

Celebrity moms are quick to attribute their impressive post-baby weight loss to breastfeeding. Are they being honest in saying that breastfeeding is responsible for their ability to bounce back so quickly after childbirth, or are they also dieting, exercising and possibly even getting a little help from the plastic surgeon? Yes, some women have good genetics and are just lucky that way (and we might hate you just a little), however, most moms have to exercise and eat right in addition to breastfeeding.

There is no denying that breastfeeding is best and the possible perk of weight loss is a bonus, however, the best reason to breastfeed is for all the benefits to Baby.

Here are 10 celebrity moms who credit breastfeeding as helping them lose their baby weight — and one who is calling b.s. on it.

1. Gisele Bündchen

Gisele Bundchen

Gisele Bundchen

"I think breastfeeding really helped (me keep me figure). Some people here (in the U.S.) think they don't have to breastfeed, and I think 'Are you going to give chemical food to your child when they are so little?' I think there should be a worldwide law, in my opinion, that mothers should breastfeed their babies for six months."

2. Kristin Cavallari

Kristin Cavallari

Image: C.M. Wiggins/WENN.com

"I honestly can say I owe it all to breastfeeding. I read somewhere that it's like running six miles a day. I know nursing is difficult for a lot of moms so it's easier said than done."

3. Beyoncé

Beyonce

Image: C.Smith/WENN.com

"I lost most of my weight from breastfeeding and I encourage women to do it; It's just so good for the baby and good for yourself. I'm proud that my waist came back so fast. I'm proud of that and happy, but that was mostly from the breastfeeding."

4. Alyson Hannigan

Alyson Hannigan

Image: Brian To/WENN

"I know it's a cliché, but I was eating just ridiculous amounts of food but still losing weight. I think I should just keep breastfeeding until she's 18. Is that weird? [If I] just keep pumping? No, I'm not going to do that. That was a joke. Please don't send letters!"

5. Mila Kunis

Mila Kunis

Image: Vito Amati/iPhoto/WENN

"Breastfeeding's a great workout!" she told Craig Ferguson after he told the new mom how great she looks. "Let me tell you!"

Next up: Five more celebrity moms who say breastfeeding helped them lose weight — plus one who is totally calling b.s.

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6. Isla Fisher

Isla Fisher

Image: Brian To/WENN

"I believe in the power of breastfeeding. I know some women say it doesn't help them lose the weight, but I think it burns an extra 250 calories a day. I breastfed for two years with both my children and by the end of that period I was back to normal. I swear by it. I've also been lucky in that I've been able to afford assistance with childcare, so I can go out for a run or a workout."

7. Kim Zolciak

Kim Z

Kim Z

"I think it's because they [the twins] took everything…they took everything that I ate the entire pregnancy. And then of course I breastfed afterwards, which helps. And then Xenadrine…and working out with [my] husband and, you know, here I am."

8. Debra Messing

Debra Messing

Image: Apega/WENN.com

"I lost the weight by breastfeeding. No fast food and doughnuts, eating lots of fresh fish, tofu, vegetables, and fruits. Three times a week I do stationary bikes and weights."

9. Kourtney Kardashian

Kourtney Kardashian

Kourtney Kardashian

"Breastfeeding takes a lot of the weight off, so I lost a lot of it easily, not changing anything."

10. Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera

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"I think they say that when you're breastfeeding, you know, your weight kind of slims down. It's a little easier. It's like a workout within itself. It's very tiring actually and you find yourself snacking more often."

And one celebrity mom not buying it:

10. Jenna Fischer

Jenna Fischer

Image: Joseph Marzullo/WENN.com

"Let me please stand in solidarity with all of the women who are not a size 2 six weeks after leaving the hospital. I thought, you read all of the stuff in magazines like, 'Oh, I breastfed my baby and I am so skinny now.' I am breast-feeding my baby and I am not getting any skinnier!"

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Game of Thrones baby on the way: Lena Headey is pregnant

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The gorgeous Lena Headey recently got the rumor mill buzzing when she was spotted out with what appeared to be a baby bump, and the 41-year-old actress confirmed the baby news in a statement to People.com.

"I'm happy to confirm that I'm having my second child this summer," she said. "I only hope that this announcement can help me to regain some of the privacy I have recently lost to prying photographers and ask that they please respect my privacy and let me enjoy this time."

For those who don't recognize Headey unless she is in her queen Cersei Lannister blond wig, here she is in her Game of Thrones character:

Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones

Image: WENN

The English actress already has a 4-year-old son named Wylie with her ex-husband, Peter Loughran, whom she divorced in 2013.

Who is the father of this baby? Headey didn't say (how very Cersei of her…), however, she has been spotted out with her Game of Thrones costar Pedro Pascal, who played Oberyn Martell in Season 4. Even though he was brutally killed off on the show, the pair have stayed close.

In fact, we checked out Headey's Instagram account, and she posted this picture with the cute actor, with the caption, "Sunshine love."

Lena Headey

Lena Headey

Not to mention Pascal was gushing all over her last year in a Reddit interview:

"Lena is one of my favourite persons. And she is so funny and so smart, such a good person, a good friend and a good mother," he said. "I think everyone on that set and anyone who comes in contact with her develops an instant crush."

No official word from Headey who the father is, but our money is on Pascal.

The fifth season of Game of Thrones hits HBO in April, so she has probably already filmed all her scenes, which means her pregnancy probably won't be written into the upcoming season.

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Amber Rose calls Khloé Kardashian a 'plastic hoe' in heated Twitter feud

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It all started when Rose, whose real name is Amber Levonchuck, recently gave an interview to Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club. And when asked by the show's hosts what she thought of Tyga's rumored relationship with Kylie Jenner she did not hold back, calling Jenner a "baby" and saying that Tyga "should be ashamed of himself."

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Kardashian, for her part, was not impressed with the comments about her sister, so took to Twitter to call out Rose, quoting an interview she gave about being a stripper.

Khloe Kardashian Twitter

Khloe Kardashian Twitter

Kardashian then went on to tweet several messages about how Rose should not speak about them during her interviews.

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Khloe Kardashian Twitter 2

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Khloe Kardashian Twitter 6

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Khloe Kardashian Twitter 7

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Rose fired back with a meme of Kanye West, which reads, "When ur sister in law calls out your ex for being a stripper, but your wife has a sex tape."

Amber Rose Twitter

Amber Rose Twitter

And the feud did not end there, because after Kardashian said that Rose "can't even wait 10 mins before mentioning one of our names," the model fired back with some serious insults.

Khloe Kardashian Twitter

Khloe Kardashian Twitter

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Amber Rose Twitter

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Amber Rose Twitter 2

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Amber Rose Twitter 3

Rose is bringing up the old rumor that Khloé is not actually a Kardashian because Kris Jenner allegedly had an affair with O.J. Simpson.

We're not sure if that's the end of the feud, but Rose's final comment hints at that.

Amber Rose Twitter 4

Amber Rose Twitter 4

As for Tyga and Jenner's rumored romance — which started this whole feud — the "Bubble Butt" rapper insists that there is nothing going on between them.

Speaking during an interview with Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club, he said, "No, I'm not dating Kylie. I wanna be clear to everybody, I didn't leave my family to be with Kylie. That's ridiculous.

"Me and [Blac] Chyna, we broke up almost close to a year [ago] now. Because of the decision we made, and things in our relationship that were not going right, [we] decided to split to raise an emotionally stable kid," he added.

Tyga also went on to explain that the only reason everyone is so interested in him all of a sudden is because he now lives next door to Kimye.

"It's because [of] what people make it seem… and TMZ, you gotta think, TMZ didn't really care about me until they figured out that I live next door to Kim [Kardashian] and Kanye [West] and all that stuff," Tyga explained, adding that "People just want to make a story out of it."

Well, there you have it.

16 People who are taking #PancakeDay to the next level

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The people who think pancakes make for great masks

Pancake mask

Pancake mask

The person who has spent too much time watching Frozen

Frozen pancakes

Frozen pancakes

The person who knows that The Beatles make everything better

Beatles pancakes

Beatles pancakes

The person who likes their pancakes a little bit creepy

scary pancake

scary pancake

The person who thought a pancake would make an ideal bunny hat

Bunny hat

Bunny hat

The person who thought of the pancake cake

pancake cake

pancake cake

The person who decided chocolate pancakes were the way to go

Chocolate pancakes

Chocolate pancakes

The person who expresses his love for Star Wars through pancakes

star ways pancake

star ways pancake

The person who knows that everything is better with sprinkles

Pink pancakes

Pink pancakes

The person who likes their pancakes stuffed

stuffed pancakes

stuffed pancakes

The person who really loves their kids

Minion pancakes

Minion pancakes

The person who turned pancakes into a dinner food

Dinner pancakes

Dinner pancakes

The person who made pancakes look prettier than we ever thought possible

Pretty pancakes

Pretty pancakes

The person who let their cat celebrate too

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pancake cat

The person who basically turned pancakes into a salad

Pancake salad

Pancake salad

The person who thought to add meringue

Meringue pancakes

Meringue pancakes

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BBC's ageism against Madonna is outrageous, and we must take a stand

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Late last week, the U.K.'s Daily Mail reported that Radio 1 has basically banned the singer's new single "Living for Love" because the 56-year-old singer is too old for the station's demographic. According to the report, the song has been available for airplay since Dec. 20, but it has been played only once during an evening broadcast, which is when non-playlist tunes can be spinned.

Let's be clear: It's one thing to not play a tune because it isn't good, and frankly, Madonna hasn't released quality music in quite a few years, but "Living for Love" is downright delicious pop ear candy. Sure, there's a ton of arguments as to whether the singer acts her age or not, but to have your material simply cast off before listeners even get the chance to judge is just out of line.

Word seems to spread fast, especially when an A-lister gets discriminated against because of his or her age. Boy George, Diplo and Garbage have all come together to speak out against the station's supposed ageism claims against Madonna.

Boy George Twitter

Boy George Twitter

Diplo Twitter

Diplo Twitter

Garbage Twitter

Garbage Twitter

It's not just celebrities taking a stand against the boycott either. After the Daily Mail's report, tons of fans flocked to Radio 1's official Facebook page to show some love for Madonna and insist that they play the record. With almost 3,000 comments on the station's post from Monday afternoon, several of the top responses are directed at Madge, including a top comment, which reads, "I'm 17. I'm not old. I want to listen to MADONNA!!!"

Radio1 FB Post

Radio1 FB Post

What do you think of this Madonna controversy? Sound off on Radio 1's Facebook post and in the comments section below.

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The Bachelor Week 7, the sequel: And then there were three

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But let's start from the beginning, shall we? At the start of last night's episode, bachelor Chris Soules is still trying to work through his feelings about Britt's outburst on the group date.

He doesn't have a ton of time to dwell on the theatrics, though, because he is meeting Becca for their second one-on-one of the season — and, thankfully for her, this one doesn't involve burros.

Soules says he realizes Becca — looking fab in a yellow peplum top — likes to take things slow. So, naturally, he takes her to his loft.

They chill on the couch and talk, which Becca says feels "really real." Yeah, like a real rip-off. Your first date involved chilling by a chuck wagon and your second one is on his sofa? He'd better wine and dine you in Bali, baby.

It did, however, give Becca the chance to inform Soules she has never been in love or said "I love you" to anyone.

Soules, who has a horrible poker face, is clearly wondering if he should run for his life. But he powers through and asks if Becca thinks this situation could work for her. Because she's a rad chick, she's totally up-front and says, no, she wouldn't say yes if he proposed today... but she does really dig him.

Satisfied with her answer, he seems pretty stoked at the idea he could be Becca's first and last true love. So, basically, she's a Disney princess. I mean, just check out this sunset kiss — I half expected Ursula to jump out of the ocean and try to steal Becca's voice.

Back at the hotel, Whitney, Jade and Carly are discussing the wrecking ball that was Britt on the group date, which of course makes Carly's not-so-inner-anymore mean girl squeal with delight. In other news, Jade — who swears she doesn't want to do nudies anymore — is still wearing knee socks strikingly similar to the ones porn star "Roller Girl" wears in Boogie Nights.

Britt comes in and — not quite done rattling everyone's cages yet — informs the other girls that she's totally going to leave before the rose ceremony. For sure. Maybe. Almost certainly. Possibly?

Jade questions how serious Britt could really be about her connection with Soules if one rose ceremony going awry could scare her away. Britt says that's not even how it is — she opened up her heart to Soules and it doesn't make sense to move forward if he doesn't reciprocate.

Which, again, actually makes perfect sense — and on The Bachelor, that's a total deal-breaker. The girls then do what you might expect when someone opens up and is completely vulnerable: tear into her like a pack of dingoes sinking their teeth into a baby zebra.

Or, as Britt describes their behavior, "being antagonistic." Yeah, that too. Carly thinks it's a total cop-out, which she expresses like any red-blooded grown woman might —  by wrapping her hair around her face and whining until Britt leaves the room.

Oh, wait, did I say like a grown woman would? I meant my toddler. Like my toddler would.

Only a short time later, the ladies are all dolled up in their cocktail party attire in preparation for facing the one-man firing squad that is Soules, when host Chris Harrison walks in. "Hey, ladies, no bigs or whatever, but there won't be a cocktail party — we're going straight to the rose ceremony. Peace!"

Da da dummmm.

Britt, who is <del>110 percent </del> <del>100 percent</del> <del>80 percent</del> sure she wants to go home, starts to panic over this "shift in dynamic." How can she work her charm on Soules before he gives her the boot if there's no cocktail party to hijack?

When Soules comes in to hand out roses, Britt has a total Kanye "Imma let you finish, but..." moment.

As Britt leads Soules to another room, Kaitlyn theorizes that Britt either wants Soules to beg for her or she wants to be the one to do the breaking up. Not only is her theory pretty effin' astute, but can we just take a minute to appreciate how pretty she looks? Yay for moving on from the ice-pink lipstick the girls have been passing around like they're at a never-ending middle school dance.

For the first time, Whitney is pissed. Why does Britt think her time and feelings are more valuable than theirs? Which, coincidentally, is precisely how I feel when one lane of traffic is clearly closed and some dillhole zips by you and then tries to cut in at the last minute. The nerve!

Britt apologizes to Soules, if apologizing is code for halfheartedly saying she shouldn't have put him on the spot but does he have anything he wants to say to her? Unfortunately for Britt, the thing Soules has to say isn't, "Yes, I want you to stay."

It's more like, "I'm not saying you're lying... I'm just saying everyone else is saying you are lying. And, um, you're lying." Although she tries to pull the "But Carly is out to get me!" card, Britt's pleas are of no avail. He can't have a wife who disrespects him, so he sends her packing.

And, well, then it gets ugly. As in, ugly crying. Poor Britt — girl, give me a call and we'll break into some Ben & Jerry's and ugly cry it out together.

Britt's abject sorrow brings Carly immense pleasure, which I'm pretty sure I read somewhere was one of the hallmarks of a sociopath. So there's that. "Now the prettiest girl in the room knows what it's like to be a normal person." Sure, if by normal person you mean young woman with deep-seated daddy issues going on national television to vie for the affection of a polyamorous man-child from Iowa.

Carly, hon, your insecurity is showing. You might want to cover that up.

Britt feels totally betrayed by Carly and, let's be real, she has a point. There's a certain irony to Carly calling Britt fake when she BFFs it up with the girl to her face and then stabs her in the back to Soules. More importantly, though, Britt's lipstick stayed put through two meltdowns and multiple foot-in-the-mouth situations, so good God, someone find out what it is.

Back in the rose ceremony room, Soules tells the girls he's serious about this journey. If they are honest with him, he'll be honest with them.

Jade's over here like, "Nude photos? What nude photos?" She's going to have to come clean soon, though, since Soules gives her, Whitney, Becca and Kaitlyn roses.

Interestingly, Jade musters up more emotion for Carly than she has for Soules throughout the entire process. At least we know that even if the girls don't wind up with Soules, they can still find their soul mate this season.

As Carly is carted off in the limo of despair, she cries, "My heart feels completely broken. Why is it so hard to want me? What's wrong with me?" Seriously, these girls are killing me. Dr. Drew needs to hook up these girls with a group therapy show, stat.

The next day, Soules meets Becca in her hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana. On a playground, no less.

The two take a canoe out into a nearby swamp and share a little Allie and Noah from The Notebook moment — and that's enough to win anyone over, right? Besides, their kids would be so beautiful it would look like they were carved from butter.

While canoeing, the couple sees an alligator and Becca drops some truth on Soules, saying she has never brought anyone home to meet the parents.

I'm not sure what freaked him out more, the alligator or the fact that he's the first dude Becca has introduced to Mom and Pop.

He's nervous about meeting her family at first but quickly falls into a natural rapport with these "great people." Things are going fantastic, in fact, until Becca's sister Katie pulls off what may go down in history as the biggest inadvertent cockblock of all eternity.

"We've never even seen Becca around a boy. She is not an intimate person, by any means. I guess she doesn't feel the urge or want to. She won't be affectionate in person." Sheesh, seeeeestah. Do you ever want your sis to get laid?

Accordingly, Soules is terrified — and it is only exacerbated by Becca's mom (who is adorable, BTW) reiterating Becca's lack of male callers. Still, she wraps up the awkward convo with some sweet maternal words. "I don't know what this journey holds for Becca. I know that she's very special to us and we're very protective. If one hurts, we all hurt. If one loves, we all love."

At this point, I'm starting to think Soules suspects Becca's virginity — especially when he says it would be really great to be the guy who <del>deflowers Becca</del> Becca's been waiting for.

He takes her to the State Fair to the Ferris wheel. As they canoodle among the fluorescent lights, Becca says this is the perfect day. I'm not buying it, but if she throws in a funnel cake and some Fiske fries, I'm sold.

On to Chicago, where Whitney greets Soules with, "What do you say we go make a baby?" Wink wink, nudge, nudge. Accordingly, Soules responds with, "Say whaaaaaa?" Well, until he remembers that she is a fertility nurse, that is.

Soules puts on some scrubs, which he opines make him look like a giant dick. Well, Soules, if the scrubs fit... j/k, j/k. For real, though, the only way he could make those scrubs look better is if he took them off. Wink, wink, nudge, nudge.

Whitney must think so too, since she gives Soules a specimen cup and takes him to a specimen room filled with Playboy magazines not featuring Jade (although that would have made this home date truly memorable).

Then they make out a little in the specimen room, which is a bit much... even for me.

Later, she introduces him to the family she has in Chicago. This includes her ball-busting sister, who won't give Soules the blessing to make any kind of babies with Whit until he whittles down the dating pool some more.

Once more, this is entirely logical. But what fun is there in that?

Soules is surprised the smart sis wouldn't give her blessing for him to maybe propose to Whitney if he ends up liking her more than the other two girls after bedding them all in fantasy suites.

And Whitney is upset her sister wouldn't give her blind consent for her to marry this man and move to a farm in the Iowa where she'd have to start inseminating hogs as opposed to people. She salvages the end of the date by uncorking a bottle of wine she bought to share with her future husband which, if you ask me, is a lot of pressure to put on a merlot.

Soules then meets Kaitlyn in Phoenix, where her family winters. She meets him in a deserted alley, joking, "You took me to Costco, so I'm like dumpsters... back alleys." Classic.

As it turns out, though, they are just outside of a recording studio. They are going to record a rap song together. Despite Soules being quite possibly the whitest man in the world with the least amount of rhythm, it's actually super-cute.

That evening, they enjoy wine and dinner over a frickin' amazing fire pit table at Kaitlyn's family's house. By far, she had the least cockblock-y family of the three remaining girls. Go, fam!

Then, <del>Susan Lucci</del> Kaitlyn's mom asks to talk to "Kait." After a sweet exchange, she reiterates that she supports her daughter and just wants to see her happy. Oh, and that she can tell Kaitlyn hearts Chris. Awww!

She isn't the only one, either. Kaitlyn surprises Soules by telling him she wants to "advertise something," and turning him around to see this giant LED wonder.

The last home date of the episode, Soules meets Jade in Omaha, Nebraska — a small town embarrassingly larger than Arlington, Iowa. Then again, at this point, I'm fairly certain the zit on my chin is bigger than Arlington, Iowa. This bodes well for no one.

Things are looking up when Soules walks into Jade's family home and there are deer heads adoring the walls. Jade can't concentrate on the good vibes at play because she can't stop thinking about her Playboy photos. Weird... I have a feeling Soules will soon share that problem.

Chatting with Jade's dad, Soules explains he was really drawn to Jade's values. Jade's dad, who's got some mad dad skills, simply says of his daughter, "I want her to be able to live free, but loved."

Moments later, Jade's brothers tell Soules their sister is a "free spirit" and a "wild mustang." Soules starts to get the impression "there is a side of Jade I haven't seen." Oh, buddy... you have no idea.

When Jade's precious dad expresses concern over the process and emphasizes that he wants Jade to find someone who will love her for her and understand the kind of person she is, Jade says the process has changed her. Why, yes. Yes it has. It has turned you into an internet porn sensation.

Things go surprisingly well when she breaks the news to Soules, although it gets a bit awkward when she offers to show him her kibbles 'n' bits and proceeds to do so with a laptop slide show.

Said Soules, "The next thing you know we're looking at..." Her snatch, Soules. You're looking at her snatch.

Still, he sweetly tells her that he would never judge her for that and tells the camera it doesn't diminish who she is as a person. Hear, hear! Jade then leaves him alone with the laptop, and it seems safe to say his hotel quickly became a "specimen room."

At the rose ceremony, Soules laments that this has been the toughest week of his entire life. He quickly hands Whitney and Kaitlyn roses, boiling it all down to Jade the nude model and Becca the virgin. The irony of this moment is lost on no one. Except, of course, Soules.

As it turns out, he couldn't handle the wild mustang — he sends Jade home, denying it is because of her Playboy past. But, c'mon, let's call a spade a spade. He couldn't marry a woman knowing every single person in his town has seen, uh, the lay of her land.

Seriously, though, it's pretty sad. Her heart is broken. He is weeping man-tears all over the streets of Des Moines. If it wasn't so damn tragic it might by funny.

"There's no way for me to not second-guess myself from this day forward. I could be making the biggest mistake of my entire life," Soules says as Jade drives away. Of course, we all know what he's thinking: "Maybe if I watch that video she made one more time..."

Next week, Soules jets the final three off to Bali for sailing excursions, fantasy suites and virgin confessions. And somewhere out there, Megan is all, "Man, they're finally going somewhere I didn't need my passport for!"

Images: ABC

A vasectomy is your husband's payback for childbirth

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Let me start out the great vasectomy debate by sharing my personal story. I had two unmedicated childbirths, one in a birthing center and one at home. Both of these birthing options were my choice completely — my husband didn't talk me into it.

So, for that reason, the pain that I endured in childbirth doesn't often come up in conversation. That is, until my husband and I started discussing permanent birth control after we discovered that two children were exactly as much as we could handle. No more kids besides the two that we love very much, thank you, please.

I would have been fine getting a tubal ligation, but since I didn't give birth in a hospital, it would have been much more effort to set up the procedure. Much more effort, in fact, than an outpatient vasectomy that takes just a few hours from door to door.

My husband was game. He picked up my vibe that he owed me one for the two adorable kids sleeping down the hall without my having to say it. Within just six weeks of having our second baby (that's how serious we were about closing up shop), he was in a backless gown at a urologist's office getting the snip. What a guy.

I thought that this type of permanent birth control give-and-take would be a natural turn of events after having kids, but boy, was I wrong. Just a little digging into internet forums, along with some eavesdropping among friends, and I discovered — most dads aren't too keen to go under the knife.

Some women who feel that they have to convince their husband to get a vasectomy after going through labor say that it isn't fair. Another forum mom confesses that she has been trying to talk her husband into getting a vasectomy after two kids in an 11-year relationship. She says, "Vasectomy." He says, "Get your tubes tied."

I'm sorry, but what? The cost of a tubal ligation versus a vasectomy is no contest. A vasectomy is much cheaper. A vasectomy has less downtime. Across the board, doctors consider a vasectomy to be faster, cheaper, safer and more effective than a tubal ligation.

In 99 percent of cases, it is not okay to manipulate your husband into doing something for you by guilt-tripping him about your painful labor. But as the saying goes, all's fair in love and vasectomies. If you and your spouse can't decide on permanent birth control, put your foot down on this one. It's only fair.

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Selena Gomez poses topless and reveals if she and Zedd are dating (PHOTO)

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Selena Gomez smolders on the cover of V Magazine as she poses topless in denim booty shorts as she opens up about the lessons she has learned from her past relationship.

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Selena Gomez topless on V magazine cover

Image: Inez & Vinoodh/V Magazine 94

"I think the next time [I have a boyfriend] will be much different... which will definitely not be anytime soon. That's a growing up kind of thing. I was 18 years old, and it was my first love. The older I get, I'm guarding certain things more," Gomez explained.

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We'd now like to draw your attention to the comment that Gomez made about "next time will be much different," and that she basically said that she has no intention of being in a relationship "anytime soon." Which pretty much squashes all those romance rumors about the "Come & Get It" hit maker and music producer, Zedd.

Selena Gomez V magazine

Image: Inez & Vinoodh/V Magazine 94

Selena Gomez V magazine

Image: Inez & Vinoodh/V Magazine 94

There have been multiple stories suggesting that there is a blossoming romance happening between the pair, but it looks as though their collaboration on "I Want You to Know" is purely professional, and all those cute pictures you have been seeing of them are for promotional purposes.

Selena Gomez Instagram

Selena Gomez Instagram

Now, back to Bieber.

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"When you're young and you're being told so many different things... it almost felt like all we had was each other, like the world was against us, in a way. It was really weird but it was incredible," Gomez explained of her relationship with Bieber.

So, does that mean she has regrets about being with Bieber?

"I would never take it back in a million years. You live and you learn, you know?" she confessed.

And she's right, you live and you learn.

Calvin Harris flaunts his bulging assets in Armani ad (PHOTO)

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Calvin Harris confirms split with Rita Ora

On Wednesday, Feb. 17, Harris unveiled some photos from the new endorsement and he's looking like a million bucks. Toned and sculpted to perfection, Harris is seen rocking nothing but a few pair of the brand's undies. In addition to the line of undergarments, the campaign is also promoting eyewear and a watch collection, but we all know which product is the real winner.

Official campaign shots weren't the only photos that surfaced on Wednesday. Emporio Armani also released some behind-the-scenes photos of the superstar on set, which is a pretty tactful move on their end because it proves that everything you see in the advertisement is actually legit. Take note, Bieber! What's more ironic is that they decided to team up with a celebrity by the name of Calvin for the campaign.

Harris also took to Instagram to share some snaps from the shoot, and it's getting a whole lot of love. At time of press, the post had already garnered over 81,000 likes.

Calvin Harris IG

Calvin Harris IG

How I felt listening to Calvin Harris' new song "Blame" (GIFs)

This isn't the first time that Harris showed us what he was working with. During last year's ice bucket challenge craze, the DJ was nominated to get wet and wild in front of the camera. What we didn't expect was to see him go shirtless and for Calvin to basically take the cake for the InstaVideo I viewed most in 2014.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to actually utilize my gym membership total before the weather warms up.

What do you think of Calvin Harris' new Emporio Armani advert campaign? Tell us below.

21 Adorable pit bulls in pajamas from the cutest Kickstarter ever

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"Pajamas for PitBulls" was started as a way to keep pit bulls warm in winter but quickly turned into a phenomenon. Be sure to check out their Kickstarter campaign and help shelters that rescue not just pit bulls but other breeds as well.

In the meantime, check out how these pit bulls enjoy their pj's.

1. Rolling around in bed

pitbull in pajamas

pitbull in pajamas

Nothing says cozy like a warm set of pajamas.

2. Chilling with a friend

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pitbull in pajamas 2

See? Pit bulls aren't the only pups who enjoy their pj's.

3. Hanging out at home

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pitbull in pajamas 3

The kitchen floor is always warmer in a onesie.

4. Chewing on matching lightbulb toy

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pitbull in pajamas 4

Seriously, how happy does this pup look?

5. Skull buddies

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pitbull in pajamas 5

You gotta have a friend to snuggle with sometimes.

6. Keeping warm in the snow

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pitbull in pajamas 6

The cold, harsh winter is not nearly as bad when you're in your favorite pajamas.

7. Minions!

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pitbull in pajamas 7

So cute! Couldn't you just eat them up?

8. Hello Kitty and Supergirl

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pitbull in pajamas 8

These girls love their superhero pj's.

9. Na na na na na na! Batman! Complete with ears

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pitbull in pajamas 9

This pibble loves being a hero.

10. Custom jammies for a pup with three legs

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pitbull in pajamas 10

This little guy got a pair made especially for him.

11. Cutest pibble pup in pj's ever

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pitbull in pajamas 11

We think our cuteness meter just broke from all the adorableness in this picture.

12. Snoozing on the couch

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pitbull in pajamas 12

Who cares if he takes up the whole sofa when he's this cute?

13. Snuggling with a Rottweiler buddy

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pitbull in pajamas 13

BFFs always go to bed in pj's together.

14. Going on a flight? Don't forget your jammies!

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pitbull in pajamas 14

We want to borrow this idea for our next flight. Think how much comfier coach will be in pajamas.

15. Looking fancy in a zebra print

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pitbull in pajamas 15

Just goes to show that zebra print is always in style.

16. Happy pup in pj's

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pitbull in pajamas 16

Looks like someone is ready for dinner and bedtime.

17. Snuggly in penguin pj's

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pitbull in pajamas 17

Penguins on a puppy. So much sweetness in one photo.

18. Looking very proud in pajamas

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pitbull in pajamas 18

Aww... It's like he's asking to have his pic taken in his pj's.

19. Look out for this triple threat... of cuteness

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pitbull in pajamas 19

Is it just us, or does it look like each of these dogs is wearing the perfect color pajamas for them?

20. Celebrating the holidays

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pitbull in pajamas 20

Time to light up the tree, get in your pj's and snuggle by the fire.

21. Asking for a spot on the couch

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pitbull in pajamas 21

Who could say no to this little cutie?

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