Demi Lovato is just 25 years old, but what she has undergone throughout her life is so inspiring. The young singer has come out open and shared how she has been dealing with an eating disorder. She explains how she quit dieting, and now honestly speaks about everything she has been attempting to stay grounded.
Demi has been hitting her favorite gym at Unbreakable Performance Center. Apart from being a fan of gratitude lists, Jiujitsu is her favorite workout although she enjoys performing other exercises.
Speaking to InStyle for her April 2018 cover shoot, Demi said that she text with a friend and send a few things they are grateful for and why. During the time of the interview in January 2018, Demi said she was grateful for her dogs, her friends, and her favorite gym. She was also thankful for the ability to fly to New York within a few hours instead of having to drive there. She also had an opportunity to share her story and opinions with others.
Becoming the Role Model
Demi grew up in the era of skinny celebrities. She enjoyed her look and thought it was cool to be seen partying. Drugs were glamorized when she was about 12 or 13 although there was nobody she looked up to talked about mental illness. She wasn’t aware of any eating disorder and nobody was advising her to shed weight. She really wanted someone that her little sister could look up to and she took up the role because she knew it was very important.
Singlehood and Sexuality
Demi pointed out that being alone did not make her suffer. She acknowledged that for the many years she was in a relationship, she wasn’t learning about herself. She is currently learning about what she likes, needs, and wants.
On her sexuality, Demi said she’s very fluid and thinks that love is love. Since love can be found in any gender, she enjoys the freedom of being in a position to flirt with whoever she likes.
The Impact from Her Fans
She said that her fans display their cuts which she later meditates. She admitted that it was very heavy when she used to teach herself but all she would do sometimes is just breathe.
Demi’s Stunning Physique
Other than touring and cranking out hit songs, Demi manages an enviable body she seems to love through sweat-filled cardio workouts, martial arts, and other exercises. She admitted that workouts have been mentally and physically challenging and that she has tried nearly everything.
She now focuses living an active and fun lifestyle, which helps her cope with stress and anxiety. By learning new things, it has helped her to maintain an incredible look.
Some of Demi’s favorite workouts that help her stay happy and healthy include planks, boxing, Pilates, soul cycle, bike riding, squats, and lunges.
She hits the gym six days a week and once referred the gym as her “oasis” on Instagram. Jay Glazer, the founder of Unbreakable Performance Center, said that Demi could spend four hours a day at the gym. The gym has become her healthy addiction and she lights up every time she pays a visit.
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These women are from all over the world and are categorized as some of the most gorgeous Hispanic women ever. Some of these lovely ladies are actresses, models, and even public figures. While we could easily list hundreds of beautiful women, we’ll have to cut the list off at just 24.
1. Jennifer Lopez.
Also known as JLo, a singer, actress, dancer, fashion designer, and so much more.
2. Jessica Alba.
World renowned actress famous for her roles in Sin City and Valentine’s Day.
3. Vanessa Hudgens.
The breakout star from the Disney High School Musical movies and singer.
4. Salma Hayek.
Actress, producer, and former model, this beautiful Latina began her career in Mexico starring in telenovelas.
5. Eva Longoria.
An actress, producer, and director, best known from Desperate Housewives.
6. Julissa Bermudez.
A jack of all trades as a television personality, actress, dancer, model, and singer.
7. Sofia Vergara.
A smash-hit actress starring in top films such as: Four Brothers, New Year’s Eve, and Hot Pursuit.
8. Penelope Cruz.
An actress and model, she made her career at the young age of 15.
9. Bárbara Mori.
An actress, model, and writer, best known for the smash TV hit Mirada De Mujer.
10. Ali Landry.
An actress that gained instant fame when she broke into television as the “Dorito Girl”.
11. Christina Aguilera.
A singer and songwriter who started out in the Mickey Mouse Club.
12. Selena Gomez.
Actress and singer best known for her roles on various Disney shows and movies.
13. Lacey Chabert.
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An actress and voice actress that gained fame as a child at the age of eight.
14. Fernanda Romero.
A singer, fashion designer, and actress, best known for her role in The Eye.
15. Alana De La Garza.
An actress bests known for her role in Law and Order.
While there are very many gorgeous Hispanic women, this list is comprised of the 24 most gorgeous Hispanic women in the world. The majority of these women are in the public eye as successful actresses, dancers, models, and overall business women.
Most celebrities aren’t born into their glamorous, glitzy lives. They come to Hollywood after working the same kinds of jobs as everyone else. But are you prepared for some of the strangest and most shocking pre-fame celebrity careers?
1. Patrick Dempsey
Before he became Dr. McDreamy on Grey’s Anatomy, this hunky actor was a professional juggler. He even won the International Jugglers Competition in 1982!
2. Eva Mendes
Eva Mendes understands the value of elbow grease. As a young woman, she worked in a busy shopping mall and sold hot dogs on sticks. She later revealed that these sales skills helped her with her Hollywood career.
3. Simon Cowell
In an inspiring “rags to riches” story, Simon Cowell started as a mail boy in a recording company before he ascended to his current position of CEO. Never let anyone tell you that dreams are impossible!
4. Sheryl Crow
Sheryl Crow was a struggling elementary school teacher when she sold her first songs. It would take her awhile to actually write and sing her own, but she worked her way up the ladder and eventually became a household name.
Whoopi Goldberg held a variety of jobs before she struck it big in Hollywood. The most laborious was her work as a bricklayer, and the most unusual was her work as a morgue beautician.
6. Steve Buscemi
An active firefighter in the ’80s, Steve Buscemi returned to his roots on September 11th and volunteered for several days to clear the rubble and help the survivors.
7. Evangeline Lilly
Before she crash-landed in a plane on the hit TV series Lost, Evangeline Lilly was a real flight attendant. It’s just too bad that her real job never yielded as much excitement as her fictional one!
8. Ozzy Osbourne
Would you believe that Ozzy Osbourne worked in a slaughterhouse? Actually, you probably would, and you would be right on the money. He held the job when he was in his 20s.
9. Demi Moore
Demi Moore worked as a debt collector before trying her luck in Hollywood. It’s a good thing she switched paths! Debt collecting is a pretty thankless job.
10. Vince Vaughn
He’s played a lot of comedic roles and just based on his characters, you probably wouldn’t trust him with your life. But in his youth, Vince Vaughn was a lifeguard for the YMCA, and people trusted him with their lives all the time.
11. Johnny Depp
Though he’s best known for his early career as a wannabe rock star, Johnny Depp used to have a much more mundane job: He sold ballpoint pens over the phone.
After her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, Nicole Kidman dropped out of school and worked odd jobs to support her family. One of her more interesting jobs was a massage therapist.
13. Christopher Walken
It’s too strange to be real, but it is: Christopher Walken worked as a lion tamer for the circus before breaking into the acting world.
14. Lucy Liu
If you’ve ever admired Lucy Liu’s toned physique, her secret lies in her past. She used to be an aerobics instructor! She only got into acting when she was scouted during a subway ride in the early ’90s.
15. Danny De Vito
Though you wouldn’t believe it to look at him now, Danny De Vito started his working career as a male hairdresser. It was said he was pretty good at it, too.
16. Hugh Jackman
You would expect Wolverine to have a very physical day job, and you’d be right. Before he was a world-famous actor, Hugh Jackman was the P.E. coach at a middle school.
17. George Clooney
These are just a few celebrities that held odd jobs before striking it rich. As you can see, their lives are just as strange, menial and frustrating as the rest of the world, so don’t feel too jealous of their lifestyles. Everyone started somewhere!
While many women shave or wax the hair under their arms, others decide to go au naturel when it comes to armpit hair. Here are 23 famous females who took the latter approach, opting to eschew the razors and let the hair flow.
1. Jemima Kirke
One of the stars of HBO’s Girls appeared at the CFDA Fashion Awards in 2015 wearing a gorgeous red gown with underarm hair on display.
2. Tatiana Masley
This star of Orphan Black denounces Hollywood sexism, pointing out that producers and directors often ask her to shave under her arms and have her eyebrows waxed. The award-winning actress refuses to do so unless it makes sense for the role.
3. Madonna
As reprinted in UK’s The Daily Mirror, the legendary entertainer uploaded a photo of her hairy armpit to her personal Instagram account.
4. Gaby Hoffman
This child star turned sophisticated actress is a free spirit who often sports unshaven armpits, even on the red carpet.
5. Patti Smith
In 1976, the quintessential rocker chick made waves by showing armpit hair on the cover of her album Easter.
6. Julia Roberts
America’s Sweetheart is one of the biggest actresses of our time. She first rocked the hairy look on the Notting Hill red carpet in 1999 and was seen with hairy armpits as recently as 2010 during a Hawaiian vacation with husband Danny Moder.
7. Sophia Loren
New York Magazine reports that as early as the 1930s, this gorgeous actress was looking amazing without shaving in an iconic photograph.
8. Penelope Cruz
The award-winning Latina actress appeared on a striking black and white cover of the fashion magazine AIE with her armpit hair on full display.
9. Drew Barrymore
This wild child turned flower child has a bohemian style all her own, so it’s not unusually to see her unshaven.
10. Juliette Lewis
Whether she’s starring in movies or playing with her rock band, this rebel prefers hairy armpits.
11. Helena Bonham Carter
This eccentric actress has been seen out and about around her London home with unshaven armpits.
During the earliest days of her career as a starlet, Barb often sported unshaved armpits.
13. Sarah Silverman
This controversial comedian loves to do her own thing, and that includes her grooming preferences.
14. Lady Gaga
Not only does this pop diva sport armpit hair, but she also dyes it a bright teal before performances.
15. Kelly Rowland
This former Destiny’s Child singer and the current solo artist were spotted with hairy armpits at an InStyle magazine awards ceremony.
16. Britney Spears
This teen idol turned international pop sensation was known for her glam looks, but at the height of her fame, she was often seen out and about with armpit hair.
17. Lisa Bonet
The bohemian vibe of this former Cosby Show star extends to her flowing armpit hair.
18. Beyonce
One of the most famous women in the universe, Beyonce always looks flawless–even when she rocks armpit hair on the red carpet.
19. Lily Allen
This outspoken singer has appeared on stage with unshaven armpits more than once.
20. Mya
This early 2000s R&B sensation showed off her armpit hair on more than one occasion during the height of her fame.
A big part of fame is having the details of your life accessible to the public. The famous people on the following list share a common bond other than fame. Did you know that they were all adopted?
Jaime Foxx
This Oscar award-winning actor was adopted at a young age by his maternal grandmother, who also adopted Jaime’s mother when she was a child.
Marilyn Monroe
This iconic screen legend was born Norma Jean Mortenson in 1926. Mental health issues prevented her mother from caring for her, so she grew up in the foster care system and was later taken in by her mother’s best friend.
This comedian’s father abandoned the family when George was only 2 months old, and his mother abandoned him when he was ten. Luckily, he was adopted by his grandmother and her husband and raised in Los Angeles.
Melissa Gilbert
Best known for her role on the classic television show Little House on the Prairie, Melissa Gilbert was adopted in 1967 when she was just 1 day old. Her adoptive parents were both actors whose Hollywood connections helped her to become established as a child star.
President Bill Clinton
President Clinton’s father died in a car accident only 3 months after he was born. His birth name was William Jefferson Blythe III, but his last name was changed to Clinton when his mother married Roger Clinton 4 years later and he adopted Bill.
John Lennon
An aunt and uncle took this iconic musician in when he was 5 years old after his father went absent without leave from the military and his mother ran off with another man.
Ice-T
This rapper turned actor was adopted by an aunt after his mother died of a heart attack when he was 8, and his father suffered the same fate when he was 12.
Frances McDormand
This actress believes that her biological mother may have been a parishioner in the church of her adopted father, who was a pastor.
Ray Liotta
Ray Liotta knew from a young age that he had been adopted by Alfred and Mary Liotta when he was 6 months old. He did not meet members of his biological family until he was in his 40s.
Debbie Harry
Born in Miami, this rock legend was adopted by a New Jersey couple and raised there until she went to college in New York City.
Nicole Richie
Singer Lionel Richie and his then-wife Brenda took Nicole in when she was 3 years old and her birth parents were unable to care for her. She was officially adopted when she was 9 years old.
Eartha Kitt
Eartha Kitt began her life on a South Carolina cotton farm in 1927 with a woman who she believed to be her mother, Anna Mae Riley. At the age of 8, however, Eartha learned that Ms. Riley’s sister, Mamie Kitt, was her biological mother and she was sent to live with her in New York City.
Steve Jobs
When Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple, was born in 1955 to an unwed mother, she gave him up for adoption. His birth father was not even aware of his existence for many years.
Darryl McDaniels grew up to be DMC of the legendary rap group Run DMC, but when he was born in 1964, he was adopted by a couple and raised in the Hollis section of Queens, New York.
Nelson Mandela
This beloved world leader was adopted by a tribal chief and his wife when he was 9 years old following the death of his biological father.
Kristin Chenoweth
This Broadway star grew up in Oklahoma, where she was adopted by Junie and Jerry Chenoweth when she was just 5 years old.
Ingrid Bergman
Hollywood starlet Ingrid Bergman was adopted by an uncle after both of her parents had died by the time she was 12 years old.
Nancy Reagan
Former First Lady Nancy Reagan was sent to live in Maryland after her parents separated, where she was later adopted by an aunt and uncle.
Tim McGraw
This country singer did not know that he’d been adopted by his stepfather until he found his birth certificate when he was 11 years old.
Faith Hill
Pat and Edna Perry adopted country music superstar Faith Hill in 1967 and raised her in Mississippi.
It’s tough to find the right man if you’re a straight woman, especially when so many of the cute and hot guys out there are gay. Here are some of the best guys (nine, in fact) who are highly desirable by women, but also gay. As you will see, they have some of the best careers and looks of any guys around…. What is it that makes them so attractive to women?
1. Jonathan Groff
An American actor and singer, Groff has been nominated for a Tony, and he was the voice of the infamous Kristoff in Frozen. He has also been in Glee, and was Patrick Murray in the HBO series Looking. Many women are drawn to his sturdy looks and seeming charm, and he is a good example of what a straight woman might want in a man. But…it is not to be, alas.
2. Graham Norton
He’s an Irishman, and he is a well-rounded guy, active in comedy, television, and radio too. The Graham Norton Show has won many awards, and he is every Irishwoman’s (and maybe even American woman’s) dream. As a regular on BBC, you may hear his voice a lot and wonder about the man behind the voice. However, he’s not straight, so there’s no hope there.
He’s one of the best American actors out there in the world. Guiding Light and Chuck are standards, and White Collar was a classic, too. If you saw the HBO movie The Normal Heart, it’s Bomer you were watching. And yet he’s been active in gay rights and is happily married to a man, so, ladies, he’s not available. But he is a cutie, that’s for sure.
4. Tim Cook
Cook is famous for what we all need in our lives: computers. As CEO of Apple, he’s a brilliant executive, and he serves on other executive boards too, including Nike and National Football Foundation. He’s been identified as gay since 2014. He publicly supports gay rights, and has been vocal about this. So, Cook isn’t available, but what a fine catch he would be.
Quinto is best known for Heroes and Star Trek, where he played the indubitable Spock, after Nimoy’s character. He was nominated for an Emmy for horror movie action in American Horror Story: Asylum. Quinto came out as gay in 2011, and has been vocal in supporting the lives of younger gay people. So, sorry ladies, this actor is off limits.
6. Ricky Martin
Martin is a Puerto Rican singer, actor, and writer, and has been around in the spotlight for a while. He was in the rock group Menudo, and he’s also released some albums on his own. He’s played a role in bringing Latin pop to the forefront of music, and he’s a fine actor, too. But, unfortunately, he is gay, ladies. So sorry about this one.
7. Marc Jacobs
Jacobs is a famous fashion designer, and you may have seen his clothes everywhere. He’s also, though, been ranked by Out magazine as one of the top and most influential gay men and women in America. He has made his name by not producing “sexy” clothes, but stylish clothes that protect the wearer’s classiness while encouraging curiosity. Sorry, ladies.
8. Cheyenne Jackson
Jackson is an American actor and songwriter/singer. He’s appeared widely on Broadway, and he’s been in 30 Rock and Glee on television. The also sold out Carnegie Hall twice, and is actively sought out as a performer around the world. He’s also active in supporting LGBT rights, and is active in supporting young gay people through community work.
9. Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris (remember Doogie Howser?) was listed as one of Time’s most powerful and influential people in 2010, and he has hosted the Emmys and also the Academy Awards. His films and television series are known by almost everyone. He’s also won Tonys for Broadway work. He came out as gay in 2006, and has been married for a couple of years to a longtime partner.
Even the most beautiful people in the world aren’t always unique. This article proves that beauty can come in pairs. These celebreties have real people and other celebrities that could pass as a sibling or even a twin! You have to see it to believe it, you might even think that the photos are just other photos of the celebs. It would be hard to believe if you hadn’t seen it with your own eyes, these are real people! Real people that are just like you, but look just like celebrities. Take a look, and see double. The pictures are unbelieveable, but amazing!
The video is even more unbelievable! These are celebrities from different times that look like other celebrities. It could even make you believe in reincarnation they look so much alike. Celebrities verse Celebrities, or real people verse celebrities, can these people be real? Yes, it most definitely can be real. If you think you might look like a celebrity or want to see others look like celebrities, check out this article. It is an amazing thing to see twins that are not twins! Give it a look, you definitely have to see this article to believe it.
5 Vital Relationship Advice From Your Favorite Celebrity Couples
Conventional wisdom holds that fame and celebrity often impose considerable hardships upon personal relationships. Therefore, Hollywood couples who successfully navigate these challenges to maintain enduring, happy marriages deserve special praise. Listening to some of their advice about nurturing healthy and lasting relationships offers valuable insights. Just consider some of the public comments made on this issue by members of some well-known power couples:
Ron Howard and Cheryl Allen (married in 1975)
When asked about his secret to a successful marriage during an interview, acclaimed producer and actor Ron Howard modestly replied that he did not make any claim to possessing any special knowledge on that subject. Yet he did express his gratitude for great luck in having a wonderful marriage. He stressed that successful couples enjoy compatibility and succeed in growing together in their relationship.
Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa (married in 1996)
Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa met on the set of a daytime television series in 1995 and they married the next year. Kelly Ripa describes her relationship as happy. She indicated to an interviewer that she spends a lot of time with her family and she considers her spouse her best friend in life.
Jim Caviezel and Kerri Browitt (married in 1989)
Actor Jim Caviezel enjoyed success in the popular hit series Person of Interest. Very devout, he attributed much of the success of his marriage during an interview to his shared spiritual faith with his wife, whom he married in 1989 before achieving fame. Their family shares many activities together, including basketball and swimming.
Actress Susan Lucci played Erica Kane in the long-running series All My Children. She told an interviewer that for a successful marriage couples should communicate well and not be “too shy”. She recommends they remember what drew them together.
Denzel Washington and Pauletta Pearson (married in 1983)
Denzel Washington met his wife on the set of a TV movie in 1977 and they married in 1983. They told an interviewer that strong faith and family contribute to their happiness. Pauletta Washington indicated that stability benefits marriages.
Takeaway Lessons
Several celebrities expressed gratitude for enjoying great luck in finding the right soul mate. From their discussions of marriage, certain themes emerged:
Growing together strengthens marriages and families;
Sharing activities and enjoying the same types of leisure pastimes also benefit relationships;
Everyone should expect some stressful periods, but successful couples remember the reason why they fell in love during those times;
Sharing strong faith contributes to happier marriages;
Caring for a spouse’s needs and offering mutual support helps couples weather turbulent times more successfully;
Happily personal relationships involve a shared dynamic of expression, and successful couples with strong marriages communicate with one another very well.
Soul Mates
Even non-celebrity couples today appreciate that developing a strong, genuinely successful marriage involves mutual commitment and dedication. The results of this ongoing effort promise years of happiness.
Following the advice of role models sometimes proves inspirational when ripples occur in personal relationships. Use words of wisdom from successful couples with long, happy marriages to help navigate periods of turbulence!
The ONE Beauty Rule J. Lo Follows Every Day No Matter What!
Jennifer Lopez is producing and starring in the upcoming television show Shades of Blue. The world-class beauty reveals that working on the set of a TV show has affected her fitness and makeup routines. She has not had the time to exercise as much as she would like to, and she confesses to feeling a bit out of shape though her famous figure is clearly still as shapely as ever. She isn’t worried about it since she is about to start a grueling rehearsal schedule for her Las Vegas concert in January.
She lights up when talking about her children. She makes sure to eat dinner with them as often as possible, even if it means having them brought to a news studio or the set of her new show. She mentions that she deals with the paparazzi by compromising: if they stay away from her home, she’ll let them photograph her in any other public place.
Her number one beauty and life requirement is getting seven to eight hours of sleep a night. She doesn’t care if this forces her to scramble at other times of the day. She needs to sleep well to be a good mother to her children and to maintain her famous glow.
See What Products Shailene Woodley Uses For Her Health And Beauty
Actress Shailene Woodley believes in natural products when it comes to maintaining her good looks and health. Celebrities have access to the most expensive products and skin care experts on the planet, but Shailene demonstrates to Queen Latifah you can find your inner/outer beauty with simple, non-toxic DIY items.
Cherries, pomegranates and roasted beets make ideal lip stain colors you rub on, according to Shailene. She also adores mixing up a bottle of water and sea salt to spritz in hair for amazing, beachy texture. She adds lavender essential oil when she wants to kick it up.
The actress buys inexpensive mason jars to store her homemade products in and to carry water around everywhere, instead of plastic water bottles containing chemicals. For fresh breath and clean teeth, Shailene mixes powdered clay, baking soda and coconut oil as instant, creamy toothpaste you can swallow to remove body impurities. Plus, she’s a firm believer in oil pulling with sesame oil to swish around in the mouth, removing stains and bacteria.
Shailene shows us mother earth rocks for intelligent health and beauty! These inexpensive tips really work wonders.
15 Famous Food Brands We Had No Idea Were Owned By Celebrities
It takes a lot of skill to become a famous movie actor or actress. You have to act, sound, look, dance, sing and be perfect in all of those attributes. Being in business is much of the same, as there is a lot of risk involved and one small mistake can ruin the business endeavor severely. That is why it is highly commendable, and admirable, for these 15 celebrities to be both famous entertainers in the entertainment industry as well as successful entrepreneurs in the food industry.
1. Nutrish Pet Food
Rachel Ray, known for getting shown in the kitchen, caters to both humans and pets. After perfecting the best food blend, Ray released Nutrish in 2008, and since then, it has become one of the most preferred brands of pet food. While it unknown how much she invested in the company, all the proceeds from sales of Nutrish go directly to Ray’s charity that rescues animals that are at-risk.
2. SkinnyGirl
Those low-calorie drinks have popped up everywhere thanks to Bethenny Frankel. As if anyone else could be more perfect to persuade us to get drunk and stay fit at the same time. While the details have not been disclosed, Frankel sold Skinny Girl to Beam Mobile in a reportedly multi-million dollar deal.
3. Pursued By Bear
Kyle Maclachlan’s wine derived its name from “A Winter’s Tale.” keeping in the spirit, the holidays welcome this celebrity brand of wine, while others fall by the wayside and receive harsh critics. Way to go Kyle!
4. Vita Coco Vita Coco is a coconut water brand, is backed by he likes of the infamous Madonna and the Red Hot Chili Peppers ‘ member Anthony Kiedis. Surprisingly enough, Vita Coco stands as a strong competitor against the other leading brand, ZICO, after Madonna invested $1.5 million, and sales soared 168%. Since then, both Coca-Cola and Pepsi have launched their own competitive versions, but still hold a minority stake in the market when compared to Vita Coco.
5. Armand De Brignac
Although Jay-Z is already an icon in music, he has to duplicate his success with his ownership of Armand de Brignac. As a result of a dispute concerning his original beverage, Cristal, Jay-Z invested $256 million dollars into the Armand de Brignac brand. From there, we will just have to watch to see what his next move is. With a net worth of $650 million, we can only expect more power moves.
6. Crystal Head Vodka
Badass actor, musician and entrepreneur Dan Aykroyd is the genius behind Crystal Head Vodka. Anything that will transform you into any likeness of Aykroyd is a sure winner. With a $1 million dollar investment several awards, Aykroyd has utilized that well and continues to launch special editions that receive worldwide recognition and accolades.
7. Barrymore Wines
The cute and adorable girl now grew into a respectable actress and business owner, Drew Barrymore is behind the Barrymore Wines creation, and what a journey that has been. The wines have received mixed reviews, but her Pinot Grigio earned the gold award nonetheless in France.
8. Casamigos Tequila
George Clooney. Imagine him relaxing after along day at work, preparing to take down a taste of his very own Casamigos Tequila. Actually imagine him consuming 1,000 bottles of a year. That how he stumbled into this business, true story.
9. Happy Family
This organic baby food brand owned by Demi Moore was initially a simple investment. Over the years, it grew in size and now includes healthy and nurturing foods for pregnant moms, developing toddlers and growing kids.
10. Ciroc
Our beloved Puff Daddy, now known as Diddy, became a music mogul in the late 90’s and when we rang in the new millennium, he merged into other areas of business he wanted to dominate. Now the owner of Bad Boy Records, he is also the creator of the infamous vodka Ciroc, earning over $50 million dollars a year from his invest
11. WingStop
While Rick Ross may be best known as the correctional officer who converters into a hardcore rapper, he also is known for his acquisition of a chain of franchises of Wingstop in Miami, Florida. It is his hometown and his growth is just beginning, as he is contracted to purchase 24 franchises and just opened two more locations recently, And with the company having a net worth of $914 million and a 70% market share, this seems like a profitable investment for Rick Ross.
12. Miraval Rosé
Angelina Jolie and Bradd Pitt’s best selling wine were introduced in 2002. Since then, the wine has sold out worldwide, with some distributors reporting waiting lists for the limited edition rose wine. This attracted Chinese counterfeiters, who began selling fake bottles of wine recently. Nonetheless, at $27 a bottle, and not to mention Brad and Angelina own the Miraval Chateau that produces the wine, Miraval Rosé continues to rank in the Top 100 wines, beating all other Rosé wines on the list.
13. Papa John’s
Peyton Manning, best known a football quarterback, is also a serious businessman. With 21 Papa John franchises, he not only knows how to win the game, but how to dominate a market. While it is not clear if Peyton paid for his ownership of his 21 franchises in Denver, Co., or if they were apart of his endorsement deal, the franchise has made great strides in that area, with the legalization of marijuana in Colorado contributing to sales.
14. Auntie Anne’s
Shaquille O’Neal has done it again. Just when you thought you had seen him associated with every brand possible, he strikes a deal with the grandmother of pretzels. After selling 105 Starbucks stores back to the company and made an estimated $27 million, O’Neal is now in the pretzel business. With 14 current locations and an expansion in the making, O’Neal show no signs of retiring from the food industry, he just switched from beverages to snacks.
15. Famous Famiglia Pizzeria
When traveling through the Sacramento airport, the aroma of NeNe Leake’s pizzeria fills the air. This Real Housewives of Atlanta reality personality fits well with the brand. Fast, quick and oh so delicious.
This Is What Happened To A Woman Who Was Living Like Gwyneth Paltrow For A Week
At 43 years old, Gwyneth Kate Paltrow is a beacon for many young women. Her dedication to and success in living a healthy lifestyle through fitness training and strict dieting has inspired many young women today. However, the most inspired must be Zoe Sessums, who rose to fame when she decided to take on Paltrow’s lifestyle for a week.
Diet
First it is important to understand what exactly the iconic actress’ lifestyle entails. Gwyn, for starters, does not eat dessert. She satisfies all cravings for sweet treats with a piece of fruit. According to an article by Goop titled Overcoming Sugar Addiction, sugar is a mood-altering drug which, when consumed in excess, gets us anxious, moody and exhausted.
Therefore, Zoe tried this out, avoiding all items listed under the Wikipedia definition of “dessert”. According to her, meals are simply meant to fill the time and space between treats. However, her experience was much different from Gwyn’s.
Zoe admits this was especially difficult for her given that sugar is her weakness. Withdrawal from sugary foods and desserts pushed her towards eating more savory junk food. This withdrawal from desserts created a void inside her body. The body being a system working on internal equilibrium worked to fill up this void with a severe craving for junk food. She ended up munching on garlic butter and chips. Clearly, this was not working.
Meditation
Another important part of Gwyn’s healthy lifestyle and daily routine is a session of meditation that allows her to relieve stress and clear her mind. This daily ritual, as Gwyn puts it, improves her sleep and alleviates any anxiety she may be experiencing. It also helps her exercise self-restraint that is necessary for her diet and general focus.
Determined to achieve the same serenity, Zoe decided to download some meditation apps and even placed a Buddhist handbook on her nightstand. However, she struggled with having to allocate time just to sit still. After all, is that not what sleep was for?
She also admits that the technique of thinking about her breath as a way of calming down when her thoughts started to wander did not work at all. She experienced no calm from concentrating on her breathing. Instead, she felt her breathing was uncharacteristically calculated. Taking a nap seemed like a great escape from the meditation. In her experience, this was not exactly an effective exercise.
Yoga
Gwyn is a champion of the benefits of yoga to the mind and body. It is a key part of her daily 2-hour long exercise routine. Zoe agrees with Gwyn on the benefits of yoga, saying its practice yields patience of the mind and love. She was excited to experience the beauty of yoga, given that she enjoys exercising.
However, her experience was not a pleasant one. She had trouble with clearing her mind and the stillness that comes with yoga. She was also frustrated by her lack of grace during the entire exercise.
At the end of the week, Zoe did not embrace any of Gwyn’s practices. Instead, she recognized and applauded Gwyn’s healthy lifestyle and how well it works for her. However, she resigned to do what works best for her.
At the end of the day, you determine your happiness and the choice on what makes you feel healthy is relative.
Hollywood’s Brightest Stars: 25 Celebrities With The Highest IQs
The Intelligence Quotient, better known as the IQ test, was developed in 1904 by French psychologists Theodore Simon and Alfred Binet to figure out which students were at risk for falling behind in school to better help them. It focused on attention, problem solving, and memory and became the first standardized intelligence test to be used. And it is still the measuring stick for intelligence today.
Typically, though, when we think of intelligent people, scientists or mathematicians come to mind. But one may be shocked to learn that many of Hollywood’s celebrities have high or genius IQs. Here is a list of twenty-five brainy stars:
James Wood – 184
To put his IQ score in context, Albert Einstein had an estimated score of 160. With the highest IQ of any celebrity on the list, Wood earned a near perfect score on his SAT and was accepted into MIT where he majored in political science
David Duchovny – 147
Best known for his role in “The X-Files,” Duchovny has a Bachelor’s in English from Princeton University.
Cindy Crawford – 154
It may come as a surprise that the model graduated as valedictorian from her high school in 1984 and went on to major in chemical engineering at Northwestern University.
James Franco – 130
To date, Franco has a BA of English from UCLA, a Master’s in Fine Arts from Columbia, and a PhD in English from Yale.
Ke$ha – 140
Though the singer dropped out of high school upon getting a record deal at seventeen, she earned a nearly perfect SAT score of 1500.
Ben Stein – 150 IQ
Bueller? Bueller? Actor Ben Stein is a graduate of Yale Law School and has practiced as a lawyer, in addition to being an economic adviser to Richard Nixon.
Aisha Tyler – 156
Currently the voice of Lana on the animated series Archer, she holds a degree in environmental policy from Dartmouth.
Conan O’Brien – 160
Through hard work, he graduated magna cum laude from Harvard with degrees in American History and Literature.
Alicia Keys – 154
She graduated from the Professional Performance Arts School in Manhattan valedictorian when she was just sixteen and briefly attended Columbia University before deciding to focus on her singing career.
Nolan Gould – 150
Unlike his Modern Family character Luke Dunphy, he very intelligent and even graduated from high school at the age of thirteen. Also, he is a member of Mensa International.
Rowan Atkinson – 178
Atkinson, who plays the bumbling Mr. Bean, holds a Master’s of Science in Electrical Engineering from Oxford.
Tommy Lee Jones – 135
Jones’ early education began at a boys’ prep school and continued at Harvard. While there, he earned a degree in English in 1969.
Ashton Kutcher – 160
Perhaps the most surprising on the list, Kutcher attended the University of Iowa for biochemical engineering before being approached by a modeling scout.
Natalie Portman – 140
Portman, who is quoted saying “I’d rather be smart than a movie star,” graduated from Harvard in 2003 with a degree in psychology.
Lisa Kudrow – 160
Though she was the dim-witted Phoebe in “Friends,” Kudrow has a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from Vassar University.
Sharon Stone – 154
A member of Mensa, Stone also went to the second grade at the age of five.
Madonna – 140
A genius by IQ test standards, Madonna dropped out of college to further her dancing career and worked at Dunkin Donuts to support herself.
Arnold Schwarzenegger – 135
The “governator” moved to the U.S. at the age of twenty-one, learned English during his time at the University of Wisconsin, and graduated with a BA in international marketing.
Matt Damon – 160
Damon studied English at Harvard where he penned the rough draft of what would become “Good Will Hunting.”
Meryl Streep – 148
This accomplished actress has a degree in drama from the Yale School of Drama.
Quentin Tarantino – 160
Despite his high IQ and success, cult-classic director Tarantino admits to never liking school and learning to make movies from watching them.
Mayim Bialik – 150
Much like her “Big Bang Theory” character Amy Farrah-Fowler, she has a degree in neuroscience.
Reggie Jackson – 160
A baseball Hall-of-Famer, Jackson attended Arizona State University after high school.
Emma Watson – 138
The “Harry Potter” star has a degree in English Literature from Brown and is currently the United Nation’s Goodwill Ambassador for Women.
Nicole Kidman – 132
The daughter of a psychologist and nursing instructor, Nicole Kidman always displayed intelligence, even attending the Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne.
With the average IQ being ninety-eight, these celebrities are gifted with not only with talent, but intelligence. However, it took hard work and dedication to allow them to get where they are in their career. And a bit of luck didn’t hurt, either.
Solange Knowles Shares Her Natural Secrets Of Flawless Hair
Musician, model and actress, Solange Knowles has notably created a name for herself in the fashion world in recent years. In an industry where the African American community is still largely underrepresented, she makes people notice her, most significantly by her transition from long relaxed hair to a natural style.
Solange rocks numerous Afrocentric hairstyles on red carpets everywhere and has branded herself as more than just Beyonce’s little sister but a style icon in her own right. Recently spotted sporting center-parted braids at the Louis XIII screening of “100 Years” in Beverly Hills, the artist and socialite also celebrated her first wedding anniversary with husband Alan Ferguson on Monday. Who could forget the photos of the all-white affair in New Orleans and her beautiful, sporty ‘fro last year? It was definitely a sight to see!
Solange’s natural hair is type 4C, and a long-time endorser of the brand Carol’s Daughter, she explained to Garance Dore, a French fashion blog, that she washes her hair using their Monoi oil shampoo and conditioner. She claims to wash and deep condition it every week, carefully combing out the ends first. She often watches films like “My Week with Marilyn” while sitting under a heat cap with her hair sectioned off into clips. This helps the conditioner penetrate, and afterwards she rinses it clean and sections it again into two-strand twists. She showers again after taking them out to let her hair frizz more. Knowles goes on to share that she also includes raw shea butter and pure Argon oil (when it’s really dry) in her daily hair regimen though she sometimes wears braids or extensions to give her hair a break.
Solange’s light is shining brighter and brighter lately. So how do we maintain our natural locks and achieve this same exuberance? Some tips the star’s stylist, Chuck Amos, gave Styleblazer regarding natural hair care include:
1. letting those natural curls and coils relax
2. reducing frizzing by using oils and creams (though Solange admitted to liking frizzing herself)
3. making sure the clothing and styles you wear don’t cause breakage
4. avoiding using chlorine-filled pools if your hair is color treated
and lastly
5. avoiding matted hair by using fewer tracks at the nape of your neck when wearing a weave.
So much can be learned from taking in Solange’s journey to healthy, natural hair. She’s truly doing it right through hard work and dedication to her hair journey and of course with the help of her stylist. She’s helping to change the stereotype that successful black women should have a certain “look”. Long, sleek, relaxed hair is beautiful too but not the choice for everyone. We’re also loving the colorfulness and individuality (She exudes confidence!) that Solange is bringing to the fashion world and hope that she continues to be an inspiration to black girls everywhere.
Shonda Rhimes Shares The Real Reason Of Her Dramatic 117-Pound Weight Loss
Shonda Rhimes, creator of “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Scandal”, talks about the reason for her 117-pound weight loss in this clip of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”. Rhimes never felt the need to conform to society’s views of how she should look. In the video, Shonda shares what sparked her transformation.
Shonda accepted a challenge from her sister to say “yes” to things that scared her. Her new memoir, The Year of Yes, details saying “yes” to things outside her comfort zone. Shonda has inspired us and made us confront our fears through her brilliant storytelling. This dare from her sister did the same for her.
During a first-class flight, Rhimes was unable to fasten her seatbelt because of her size. She was too ashamed to ask for an extension. The desire to be around for her 3 daughters prompted her to say “yes” to being healthier and she lost over 100 pounds.
If you’ve ever been to ShondaLand, you may have experienced weight loss from a plane incident. Seriously, I think the “Grey’s Anatomy” episode, Flight, made me lose 10 pounds! When it comes to weight loss, the Queen of Thursday night TV and Twitter, has it handled.
Drink This Juice For Just FOUR Days To Get Clear Skin
When it comes to getting glowing skin and vibrant hair, most of us tend to look outward, focusing on what products we use on our skin and our hair. However, new research is showing that the key to a great complexion and vibrant hair might not be in the products we buy at the department store, but rather what we eat, drink and how we nourish our bodies. In other words, great beauty on the outside comes from within.
Enter Louise Roe. This beauty and fashion guru has long been teaching women how to get the look they want. Now she’s teaching women how they can get an amazing complexion and great hair by incorporating a revolutionary juice into their diet.
Roe claims that if she drinks this juice for four days in a row, by day five she is looking vibrant and glowing. She advises that individuals keep a healthy diet and drink plenty of water in addition to drinking this miraculous beauty juice. Here’s how to make Roe’s amazing skin and hair elixir.
What You’ll Need:
4 ice cubes
A cup of spinach
A cup of parsley
A cup of watercress
A half of an avocado, ripened
1 whole pear
1 peeled lime
To make, simply blend all of the ingredients. Don’t worry about having to “choke it down;” this juice isn’t just effective at giving you magazine-worthy skin and hair, but it’s delicious as well. Plus, it’s incredibly filling. Roe claims that this juice kills her afternoon hunger cravings.
So how does it work? Well, it all comes down to each individual ingredient packing some serious skin-saving benefits and blending together to create one super elixir. Spinach, watercress and parsley are all packed with vitamins, minerals and nutrients, not to mention lots of filling fiber. Since it can be hard to get that much into one salad, blending it into a juice makes it easy to get it all into your system.
The other ingredients have skin-saving benefits as well. Avocados are full of the good types of fat, which makes our skin look naturally hydrated and supple. This is why many DIY beauty blogs suggest adding mashed avocado to homemade hair and skin masks, but it’s just as beneficial to your skin and hair when you consume it instead of applying it topically. Pears aren’t widely known as a beauty superfood, but they should be. They slow the body’s absorption of sugar and the result is improved collagen and skin elasticity.
Roe’s juice isn’t the only way to get glowing skin and gorgeous hair from the inside. You can also take a cue from books like The Perricone Prescription and add a few skin-saving foods to each meal. To banish wrinkles and encourage suppleness and hydration, eat tons of foods containing good fats, like nuts, salmon and olive oil. To banish breakouts and dullness, eat foods high in natural antioxidants, such as cantaloupe, blueberries and pomegranate.
At the end of the day, the message is clear. For supple skin and stunning hair, you need to not only use the right products, but nourish yourself from the inside out.
K. Michelle Saying Goodbye To Her Fake Butt Because It’s Affecting Her Bottom Line
K. Michelle, former star of “Love and Hip-Hop: Atlanta,” has never kept her plastic surgery procedures a secret from the public. In 2014, she underwent a buttock augmentation in which fat was removed from her stomach and transferred into her backside.
In a recent interview with The Huffington Post, K. Michelle explained that she has always been open about her procedures because she feels no shame over her plastic surgeries, and she offers word to advice to her younger fans, telling them that they should love and accept their bodies, but not to feel ashamed if they decide to have work done.
The type of surgery K. Michelle underwent involves redistribution of fat from areas such as the stomach or thighs to the buttocks. This procedure is often safer than silicone implants. The procedure requires maintenance, however. Results may be revamped after six months, and results only last from two to five years. Other downsides include that the results are not easily predictable, and as with any surgery, there is a risk of general infection and even a more serious infection from a condition known as fat necrosis.
K. Michelle recently sat down for an interview with B. Scott for a segment on the Lovebscott.com YouTube channel and announced that she plans to reverse her butt enhancement. In this video, titled “K. Michelle Reveals She’s Saying Goodbye to Her Butt Enhancement,” she states that she wanted a curvier figure at that time but now would like a more subdued silhouette in order to be taken more seriously in the business world. She expresses no regrets about the surgery, however, and advises her younger fans who have undergone procedures to stay open to the idea that they may want to change their bodies back to their former shapes in the future. She also advises that those looking into plastic surgery should research their doctors well.
Check Out This Brilliant Hair Test And You’ll Never Cut Your Hair The Same Way Again
As summer came and went, more and more celebrities decided to chop off their long hair and sport shorter looks. Most notably are Jennifer Lawernce (famous for her role as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games) and Shailene Woodley (known for her role as Tris in the world famous series Divergent) this year for chopping off their iconic long locks from their respective roles.
However, as the pressure to look like the celebrities and to feel as if we have made something of ourselves mounts, more and more people are thinking about chopping off their long hair. They’ll pull it into a ponytail and try to visualize themselves without the long hair. Some may even get crafty and photoshop themselves with the hair style they want. Without going to such extremes, how can anyone know if the style they want will look good on them? Will we simply have to live with the horror of an ill-fitting hair cut?
No, we will not!
Hair expert John Frieda has come up with a way to figure out if your face will look good with a short cut. Best of all, it only requires a pencil, your chin, and a ruler. It’s called the 2.25-inch rule.
Place the pencil under your chin and hold it steady in a horizontal position. Use the ruler to measure from the bottom of your earlobe to the pencil in a vertical manner. The place they meet is the measurement you’ll want.
If you have a measurement that is 2.25 inches or less, short hair will look good on you. If the gap is more than 2.25 inches, it’s better to stick with the longer hair. This has saved many celebs from having to face the press and the public with a style that was not suited to their face.
However, you should also be aware that your face shape will be a large factor in what kind of hairstyle will look good on you. Some will look better with a longer bob while others can go right for the pixie cut.
On this line of thought, there are help for you if you are unsure of trusting the 2.25-inch rule. For example, a diamond shaped face should avoid shorter cuts, but this does not always hold fast for the diamond face. Oval-shaped faces can do pretty much anything with their hair and it’ll look good.
However, if you’ve already had short hair and know whether or not it looks good on you, then you have no need to worry. However, this keeps general anxiety to a minimum for those who have not had short hair. You can have a stylist help you find the best style for your hair if you are choosing to lob it all off. However, you shouldn’t discredit what your stylist says if you’ve never had that particular style before.
