Posted about two months ago by Erika

TV Tonight-Jessica Simpson's Show 'Fashion Star'

*THE BIG BUILD-UP TO JESSICA SIMPSON'S NEW SHOW "FASHION STAR" FINALLY ENDS TONIGHT -- THE CRITICS ALREADY HATE IT -- THE BOSTON HERALD HEADLINED THEIR STORY "FASHION STAR A CHEAP KNOCKOFF" -- 47-YEAR-OLD FORMER SUPERMODEL ELLE MacPHERSON IS THE HOST -- JESSICA SIMPSON & NICOLE RICHIE ARE AMONG THE MENTORS -- BUT THERE'S ALREADY A LOT OF DRAMA ON THE SET -- ELLE MacPHERSON HAS JUST BEEN DUMPED FOR A YOUNGER WOMAN -- ACCORDING TO 'WOMAN'S DAY' MAGAZINE, HER BOYFRIEND OF 2 YEARS JEFF SOFFER IS NOW DATING A 25-YEAR-OLD COLOMBIAN MODEL: A FRIEND OF MacPHERSON'S WAS SHOCKED AND SAID "JEFF'S NEW GIRLFRIEND IS 25? ELLE HAD BEEN ON THE COVER OF EVERY MAGAZINE BEFORE SHE WAS EVEN BORN. THIS PROVES JEFF IS SHALLOW AND NOT THE RIGHT GUY FOR ELLE. BUT SHE'S STILL TAKING IT REALLY HARD"...

Posted about two months ago by Erika

IN LOVE ... OR OBSESSED?

Love is a wonderful thing that makes you have wonderful feelings. But there IS a difference between being in love ... and being obsessed.

Here are some warning signs that it might be obsession ...

You haven't talked about anything but him to your friends for as long as you can remember.
When he's not around, you have no idea how to fill your time.
He's more important to you than you are to him -- and that's OK with you.

Posted about two months ago by Erika

Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi just announced she's pregnant with her first child, and already her baby has its own "Jersey Shore" nickname. The reality star's fiance and babydaddy, Jionni LaValle, took to his Twitter on Wednesday to thank fans for their well-wishes — and revealed his to-be son or daughter's new moniker: ShortnTan. The name is in obvious reference to the parents, who are both super-bronzed and vertically-challenged — Snooki stands at 4'9", while her beau is reportedly just a few inches taller. "Thank You everyone!!" the exclamation-happy LaValle, 24, tweeted. "Sorry about that wait but glad everyone's happy!! Nicole and I are real excited!! Our baby is going to be #ShortnTan." The Daddy-to-be also addressed his and Snooki's "jealous haters" on the social media site. "My fiancé and I n JR are going to be so happy!"

Polizzi's confirmation ends weeks of speculation about whether or not the MTV star had a little meatball in the oven. In an interview with Us Weekly, the 24-year-old gushes about becoming a mommy for the first time — and how her party girl days are behind her. "I have different priorities now," she tells the magazine. "I don't care what anybody else thinks. As long as I know I'm ready and he's ready." LaValle, her beau of over a year, echoes the sentiments that they will be loving parents, adding, "We are not going to screw this up."

Her "Jersey Shore" castmates are just as excited to meet "ShortnTan." Deena Cortese, Polizzi's closest pal on the show, tweeted on Wednesday: "Can't believe we're gonna have a little baby meatball running around soon.. Your gonna be a great mommy." When it comes to choosing the baby's godparents, it will be a tough decision picking between her "Shore" mates, but Paul "Pauly D" Delvecchio has thrown his name out there. After congratulating her on and LaValle on Twitter, he added, "I Better Be The Godfather."

Posted about two months ago by Erika

"Chad Ochocinco was trying to have a normal Saturday night. He went out to a party with his reality star wife and Darrelle Revis, dressed in a custom suit and Louboutins just in case he had to go straight to a 7 a.m. church service and then -- bam! -- he gets peed on by a lion.

The New England Patriots receiver was at a charity event in Miami on Saturday night when he ran into the caged animal. According to Ochocinco's Twitter account, the king of the jungle proceeded to become the urine sprayer at the party.

The initial tweet:

"Swear to lil 10 pound bearded baby Jesus* I just got peed on by a real "Lion" I'm not lying either. And y'all wonder why I don't go out!!!!!"

* No, that's not an actual saying. I checked.

Responding to skepticism about his claim:

"No i'm serious, ask @evelynlozda or @revis24 RT @TylerCosta2 @ochocicno tweet a pic of the lion AND the pee..then we will believe you"

"I put that on my LIFE it just happen, i'm not lying."

After some Twitter followers made fun of him:

"It's not funny i have on my good church clothes"

Scientific explanation of the urinary habits of Panthera leo

"I wasn't that close, he sprayed like a water gun"

Acceptance

"I never go out at night n the night I do I get peed on by a real 'Lion' I feel honored, who can say they got peed on by a 'Lion'"

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And before you ask, no. The Patriots don't play the Detroit Lions next season, thus depriving us the chance of seeing one of the greatest Calvin Johnson celebrations of all time"

Posted about two months ago by Erika

LOVE LESSONS YOU CAN LEARN FROM YOUR GRANDPARENTS

The best advice-givers are always the people with the most experience. This applies to love as well. If you want some valuable, useful insight on love and relationships, you should look to the people in your life who have lived, loved, and lost for many more years than you -- yup, your grandparents! Some amazing love lessons you can learn are:

Take Your Time: Don't settle because you are lonely or think it's time to get married and have children. Wait for the right person, and your love will last a lifetime.
Make Sure It's Love, Not Lust: If the only thing that clicks in your relationship is the sex, don't disguise it as love. Libidos fade over time, but love is forever!
Communication is key: The secret to any lasting relationship is open channels of communication and efficient conflict resolution. Your partner isn't a mind reader, so don't expect him or her to be. (Yahoo)

Posted about two months ago by Erika

If the pregnancy rumors are true, Snooki’s boyfriend, Jionni LaValle, must be making a major fist pump right about now. Sources say that the “Jersey Shore” cast member is about three months along with the couple’s first baby.

So who exactly is the papa-to-be? The two met in Seaside Heights in 2010 and have been dating ever since. Her quiet counterpart is studying to be a teacher. "I'm in a stage," Snooki told People magazine, "where I'm like, 'I want to marry you!'"

He’s more Wall Street, less "gorilla juicehead." A source told Wetpaint, "She wasn't sure about him at first and kept asking her friends what they thought of him. She was hesitant because he isn't the typical gorilla." This turns out to be a plus, because, as Snooki told People magazine, "When we're together, it's just, like, private." she added, "So that's what I respect most about him. He just doesn't care." Hey, that just means more spotlight for Snooki.

[Related: Would a Pregnant Snooki Be Any Fun on 'Jersey Shore'?]

He gets along with Snooki’s dad. The reality star tweeted about her BF and her dad, "My dad and boo are bonding.” And “boo” cooks for his beloved. Take this delighted tweet from the TV personality: “Omg my boyfriend made me a pickle pancake...yeahhhh he's amazing!” Whatever makes you happy, Snooki.

As evidenced by photo ops of the couple, LaValle does work hard to make his guidette happy: He’s been snapped opening her car door, helping her at book signings, and matching her tan for tan.

Posted about two months ago by Erika

According to TMZ, Cops are looking to speak with rapper Rick Ross ... after a 40-year-old man was shot to death in front of his Miami Gardens home this morning ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell us ... Ross was NOT home at the time of the shooting and at this point in the investigation, he's not considered a suspect.

We're told cops found the victim laying inside a gate at the home. Sources tell us ... investigators don't know if the victim has any connection to Ross, but since he is listed as the owner of the property, cops want to ask him a few questions about the situation.

So far, no comment from Rick's camp.

Posted about two months ago by Erika

Here is the list of who will be competing for the mirrorball trophy this season:

Jack Wagner (soap opera actor) with partner Anna Trebunskaya

Melissa Gilbert (Little House on the Prairie actress) with partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy

Donald Driver (football player, Green Bay Packers) with partner Peta Murgatroyd

William Levy (telenovela actor) with partner Cheryl Burke

Sherri Shepherd (The View co-host) with partner Val Chmerkovskiy

Katherine Jenkins (opera singer) with partner Mark Ballas

Gavin DeGraw (singer-songwriter) with partner Karina Smirnoff.

Martina Navratilova (tennis legend) with partner Tony Dovolani

Roshon Fegan (Shake It Up! actor) with partner Chelsie Hightower

Maria Menounos (television host) with partner Derek Hough.

Jaleel White (Steve Urkel in Family Matters) with partner Kym Johnson

Gladys Knight (legendary singer with The Pips) with partner Tristan McManus

Posted about three months ago by Erika

OTHER THINGS THAT MAKE HIM HOT

Though it's nice to get the little butterflies in your stomach when you're being courted by a smoking hot guy, your relationship won't last long if looks are all you're after.

In fact, many people agree that if you choose someone based solely on physical beauty, your mate may be lacking in all the qualities that REALLY matter.

Here are a few things to look for when looking for a partner that matter infinitely more than how chiseled his chest is:

Good judgment
Intelligence
Trustworthiness
Affection:
Financial Responsibility

Stick with these attributes and remember ... beauty fades, but stupidity is forever. (Yahoo Shine)

Posted about three months ago by Erika

According to TMZ: "Rapper Juvenile is a wanted man in Louisiana ... facing 90 days in prison for screwing over his baby mama in a BAD way ... and a judge has now ordered that he be arrested on sight.
According to court papers obtained by TMZ ... the former Cash Money Records rapper -- real name Terius Gray -- owes more than $160,000 in unpaid child support to Dionne Williams, the mother of his 13-year-old son.

In Louisiana, deadbeat dads can be locked up for shirking their child support obligations ... and a judge ruled that Juvenile is no exception ... since he hasn't forked over a dime since December 2006.

There is ONE way for Juv to avoid backin' that ass up into the pokey -- the judge ruled if he comes up with $50k immediately, he can buy himself more time to get caught up with the remaining balance."

If the pregnancy rumors are true, Snooki’s boyfriend, Jionni LaValle, must be making a major fist pump right about now. Sources say that the “Jersey Shore” cast member is about three months along with the couple’s first baby.

So who exactly is the papa-to-be? The two met in Seaside Heights in 2010 and have been dating ever since. Her quiet counterpart is studying to be a teacher. "I'm in a stage," Snooki told People magazine, "where I'm like, 'I want to marry you!'"

[Related: Would a Pregnant Snooki Be Any Fun on 'Jersey Shore'?]

As evidenced by photo ops of the couple, LaValle does work hard to make his guidette happy: He’s been snapped opening her car door, helping her at book signings, and matching her tan for tan.

Here is the list of who will be competing for the mirrorball trophy this season:

Jack Wagner (soap opera actor) with partner Anna Trebunskaya

Melissa Gilbert (Little House on the Prairie actress) with partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy

Donald Driver (football player, Green Bay Packers) with partner Peta Murgatroyd

William Levy (telenovela actor) with partner Cheryl Burke

Sherri Shepherd (The View co-host) with partner Val Chmerkovskiy

Katherine Jenkins (opera singer) with partner Mark Ballas

Gavin DeGraw (singer-songwriter) with partner Karina Smirnoff.

Martina Navratilova (tennis legend) with partner Tony Dovolani

Roshon Fegan (Shake It Up! actor) with partner Chelsie Hightower

Maria Menounos (television host) with partner Derek Hough.

Jaleel White (Steve Urkel in Family Matters) with partner Kym Johnson

Gladys Knight (legendary singer with The Pips) with partner Tristan McManus

OTHER THINGS THAT MAKE HIM HOT

Though it's nice to get the little butterflies in your stomach when you're being courted by a smoking hot guy, your relationship won't last long if looks are all you're after.

In fact, many people agree that if you choose someone based solely on physical beauty, your mate may be lacking in all the qualities that REALLY matter.

Here are a few things to look for when looking for a partner that matter infinitely more than how chiseled his chest is:

Good judgment

Intelligence

Trustworthiness

Affection:

Financial Responsibility

Stick with these attributes and remember ... beauty fades, but stupidity is forever. (Yahoo Shine)