Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton turned 30 years young on Monday (hubby Prince William will turn 30 in June) and the world is abuzz about what she may have received for her first birthday as a royal. Most reports however say the new royal kept her birthday bash low-key and quite simple, with dinner provided by a favorite chef. Although all reports say Kate Middleton is acclimating smoothly to her new life as a royal and a world celebrity, it seems the Duchess really does like to keep things simple, much like she did with her family lunch with the royals on Christmas and her outdoor dance party on New Year’s Eve. Keep reading…
2012
Bald Barbie to support female cancer victims creates toy scandal
In a bold move that may be seen as less than humanitarian, Mattel toy company has responded to numerous requests from cancer survivors to create a bald Barbie. They have issued a form letter saying the company does not accept solicitations for new ideas. The toy company known for creating dolls that make every woman know what it means to be a thin and pretty career girl with everything is refusing to make a doll that will help little girls and women stuck with cancer know that they are still real beauties (even if they have lost their hair after going through traumatizing medical procedures like radiation and chemotherapy). Keep reading…
Halle Berry (over 40) wants to adopt children with new fiance?
Actress Halle Berry is engaged to French actor Olivier Martinez, reported Us Weekly. The star celeb humanitarian will be marrying for the third time. She had reportedly given up on marriage, but finds that she trusts Martinez, according to an insider who spoke with the mag. “He makes her feel safe. He’s a keeper! The X-Men and Catwoman star celeb had expressed some concern about marriage as well as having children. At age 45, she was concerned that she might not be able to have children. Complicating matters is the fact that she has diabetes, a cause to which she has donated over the years. Keep reading…
Emmy winning child star Kristy McNichol out of the closet after 20 years
Kristy McNichol, who prefers living a very private life, has dedicated much of her life to giving to charity and helping children since leaving the acting profession. She has done work for charities like the H.E.L.P Group, supporting children with conditions like autism (as does Celebrity Wife Swap star Carnie Wilson), Asperger’s, and other disorders related to emotional problems and abuse. She also supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The former child star came out of the closet in 2012 after twenty years of virtual public silence to help support other lesbian and gay kids. Keep reading…
Kim Kardashian replaced in Superbowl commercial by purebred dog?
Kim Kardashian’s career is going to the dogs. At least that what some psychics and critics are saying– like the folks at People Magazine. The reality television star is struggling to keep cash rolling in to fund her empire. As rumors she conned fans into believing she was interested in NBA basketball play Kris Humphries so she could make a big payoff from her wedding day special continue to circulate, some advertisers who had success working with her in the past as a luxury product promoter are actually shying away. One such company is Skechers, an organization that primarily promotes their moderate price line of footwear. Keep reading…
Rapper Eminem beat by a girl (Nicki Minaj more popular on Twitter)
Smart, talented, and not afraid to work it, rap music singer Nicki Minaj was actually one of the most interesting stars to see shine in 2011. Now that it is 2012, hearing she has overtaken the motor city madman Eminem [a.k.a. Marshall Mathers] (who recently bashed Lady Gaga for her ambiguous gender and teen scene celebrity Justin Bieber) is no surprise. Why? Because so many men and (believe it or not) women like her — with Lil Kim being the exception. Not only does she have a dynamic voice and knock out figure that puts reality television star Kim Kardashian’s booty to shame, she’s and active charity benefit supporter. Keep reading…