THE ROYAL WEDDING: KATE MIDDLETON BREAKS WITH TRADITION BY ARRIVING IN A CAR
The Royal Wedding date is upon us! On Friday, April 29, the world will watch as Kate Middleton arrives at Westminster Abbey a commoner, and departs a Princess as the wife of Prince William. But there's a modern twist in all this pomp and circumstance - when she arrives for her wedding tomorrow morning, Kate will not arrive via the traditional horse-drawn carriage, as Diana did before her - she will start her own modern tradition for royal English weddings by arriving not in a coach, but in a car. It's not a decision she made lightly, that's for certain. With the eyes of the whole world watching as she walks down the aisle, every decision, however trivial, will be scrutinized and analyzed - from her hair to the flowers, the gown to the groomsmen. You can be absolutely sure the fact that she's arriving by car will be one of the hot topics of discussion in anticipation of her arrival. But Kate won't be arriving in just any old car... This is a 1950 Rolls-R [Read More]published May 3, 2011 at 7:45pm CDT
GOTTA HAVE HEART – THE BEST SPORTS COUPLES
Have you ever noticed how singers and actors always to seem to hook up with each other? There’s Gwen and Gavin, Brad and Angelina… the list goes on and on. Well in sports, it’s no different. In honor of Valentine’s Day, here’s a look at some of the sports world’s hottest love stories. Love Match Former world No.1 Steffi Graf and her husband, former No.1 ATP player Andre Agassi are married and have two children, Jaden and Jaz. Imagine the serve and volley game those kids are gonna have. Havin’ A Ball Soccer star Mia Hamm and former shortstop Nomar Garciaparra were married on 22 November 2003. The two met five years earlier when Garciaparra, who could have gone to college on a soccer scholarship, lost a charity penalty-kick contest to Hamm at Harvard. New to the list this year – Tennis superstar Maria Sharapova and NBA player Sasha Vujacic who became engaged in October of 2010. Perfect Balance Gymnasts Nadia Comaneci and Bart Conner met in 1976 at gymnastic’s Amer [Read More]published February 16, 2011 at 1:17pm CST
LEGENDARY FEMALE BOXER SHOT AND STABBED - ACCUSED IS HER HUSBAND
The scary details: Cops in Orange County, Florida claim the 42-year-old former boxing champion -- who once fought on an undercard for Mike Tyson -- managed to stumble out of her home and flag down a passing motorist ... who took Christy to a local hospital. Christy -- despite being SHOT AND STABBED -- mustered up enough strength to tell police that the man who pulled the trigger was her 66-year-old husband and boxing trainer James Martin. Cops are currently on the hunt for Martin. TMZ spoke with Don King -- Christy's former promoter -- who tells us, "I am shocked and saddened to see this happen to Christy. I send my prayers and well wishes." I'll update as more details are made available. For now, I hope she get's well soon. Tragic. LaPrincipessa| Twitter | Email [Read More]published November 28, 2010 at 11:44pm CST
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AS SCHOOL STARTS, A REMINDER ABOUT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS
From HuffingtonPost: Back to School, Back to Rape. An informative read about the prevalence of violence against women and young girls. Quick hits from the article: 1 in 4 college women are a victim of rape . One in three teens report dating violence. Women aged 16-24 are more susceptible to violence than at any other age. Over half of those polled blamed Rihanna for being attacked by Chris Brown. Author's Suggestions on what parents can do: 1. Have a conversation with your sons and daughters. 2. Get teen dating violence in your school's curriculum. 3. Write a letter to the administration at your child's college. LaPrincipessa | Twitter | Email [Read More]published September 7, 2010 at 10:22pm CDT
PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES AND VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
A personal reflection on the allegations against Indiana Pacer Lance Stephenson . Lance Stephenson is a New York native, attending the same high school as Sebastian Telfair and Steph Marbury. He was a decorated high school athlete, winning numerous accolades and awards. By every measurement , his future was and still is bright. He even starred alongside the Blazers’ own Jerryd Bayless in Gunnin’ For That Number 1 Spot. During those years one could argue that “culture issues” - as we in Portland have come to understand that phrase- began to arise. He got in a bit of trouble and was accused of groping a girl at school. The details of that incident are hard to find, I don’t consider that a coincidence. Now Stephenson is an Indiana Pacer, a high risk rookie and who , if everything were to work out, was considered by many to be a steal. His troubles suck for the team , and really suck for those who worked so hard to get the guy, because he’s talented on the court . But [Read More]published August 20, 2010 at 6:16pm CDT
MEGAN FOX DONATES MUSIC VIDEO EARNINGS TO BATTERED WOMEN SHELTER
I just decided to like Ms. Fox a tiny bit more today. Turns out the money she earned working on Eminem's Love the Way You Lie music video was donated to a shelter for battered women. With the recession and federal funding down across the country for women's shelters, her donation is that much more helpful. Megan Fox's role in Eminem's "Love the Way You Lie" video, featuring Rihanna, seems to have been more than just a cameo for the actress, who has donated her appearance fee to the Sojourn House, a shelter for abused women. According to Yahoo! Finance, Fox gave her undisclosed fee to Sojourn, which "provides battered women and their children a safe space to regroup, rebuild, and reestablish their self-esteem and lives." The song is centered on the subject of domestic abuse. LaPrincipessa | Twitter | Email [Read More]published August 6, 2010 at 1:28pm CDT
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HOW TO STAND UP TO THE INEVITABLE MEAN GIRL
The wrath of a downright mean girl is not easily avoided. Although you may be tempted to run, there’s no need to hide. You possess the power to rise above the unnecessary vindictiveness of a mean girl. Recent violence in schools among girls has brought nationwide attention to a mean girl epidemic. As childish as it may seem, cruel girls you may have encountered when you were younger often times grow up to become mean women. “It is certainly true that some overcome their bad girl images and lose that poisonous attitude, others will become the perpetrators at work,” Gabriela Cora, M.D., of Psychology Today, said. A mean girl might never move on from her teenage mentality and she could still try to stand in your way even though high school is over. Whether it’s at school, at work, or in your social circle, encountering a mean girl at one point or another is unfortunately inevitable. She might seem scary at first, but not to fear; you possess the power to rise above cruelty [Read More]published July 29, 2010 at 2:38pm CDT
RECOGNIZING AND UNDERSTANDING RELATIONSHIP ABUSE
Chris Brown took to the stage on June 27 at the BET Awards, belting out classic Michael Jackson tunes coupled with his signature dance moves in a tribute to the deceased King of Pop. His rendition of MJ’s moonwalk wasn’t the only unforgettable moment of the night-Brown broke down in tears while performing “Man in the Mirror,” a song about self-identity and overcoming obstacles. His poignant performance harked on his conflicts over the past year-his very public beating of pop star and girlfriend, Rihanna resulting in a public image that is equally as battered. The audience seemingly forgave Brown on some level, offering a standing ovation to the fallen RandB sensation. Viewers split on the authenticity of the tears; fans praised his openness, while critics wrote the routine off as a publicity stunt. Over the past year, fans have followed Brown’s development after publicly declaring himself a broken man. When can we forgive him? Moreover, when can any girl forgive a guy for such [Read More]published July 9, 2010 at 6:21pm CDT