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Patti Labelle might be in the market for a very good publicist. According to ABC News, a lawsuit was filed on Monday by Kevin and Roseanna Monk, claiming that the legendary songstress flew into a rage, allegedly screaming at Roseanna Monk and throwing water on both Monk and her 18-month-old daughter. What prompted this extreme reaction? Apparently Labelle (who has five children of her own) Read more
Some of the most legendary women in soul, gospel, and R&B music came out at the BET Awards last night, presenting and performing for an audience of musicians who have grown up listening to them. From Anita Baker to Gladys Knight to lifetime achievement award winner Patti LaBelle, these soulful ladies have paved the way in their genres for younger women to make it in the business. See these Read more
Her sheer blouse may have been the starting point for Mas Angelina's effortlessly chic look, but it's the combo of cool pieces that makes it so Fab. I love the juxtaposed femme, body-con mini and boyish oxfords — and I always adore a red lip. Here's what she has on: Blouse: Vintage Vest: Topshop Skirt: Topshop Necklace: Diva Turquoise Pendant: Forever 21 Shoes: Nine West Congrats to Mas Read more
As I watched Paula Abdul, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis, Jennifer Hudson, and Miley Cyrus perform on VH1's Diva show last night I kept thinking: what exactly is a diva? So I looked it up in the dictionary and found a variety of definitions. I discovered that the word "diva" is derived from the Italian word for a female deity, or goddess. It's also the word for a female opera singer. And here are Read more
When women are assertive, decisive, or domineering, people tend to categorize them as difficult or diva-esque when really, oftentimes, they are simply just being strong willed. For years, people tend to attach negative stigmas to those characteristics, but let's face it, we all have a little bit of sassiness in us that we have to let show every now and again! In every television show, there's Read more
Ever since her No Doubt days, I have been a fan of Gwen Stefani. I always thought she got her smokin' bod from all that dancing she does on stage, but I had no idea she was a health-nut too. Be it health-nut diva who has a thing for the color white, a health-nut nonetheless. Along with at least 30 bottles of assorted water (Fiji, Vitamin Water, Fruit Water), TMZ reported that she also has a Read more
FitSugar reader JuicyNoelle came up with this special cookie for Valentine's Day; she posted the recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. Tied with a festive pink ribbon and a little love, I’m hoping these cookies will be perfect for Valentine's Day. The whole-grain oats, nuts, and cherries in these cookies add heartiness, while the melted dark-chocolate chunks deliver bursts of richness. The chia Read more
The good news: you've got yourself a date! The not-so-good news: it's the dead of Winter, and you need to find an outfit that's chic and sexy, without veering into Michelin Man territory. There are ways to channel your inner dating diva during the cold-weather months — keep the focus on your figure by wearing a fitted sweater dress with tights, or show a hint of skin while layering up by Read more
This weekend, VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul feted some serious singing talent, and in true diva fashion, there was no shortage of megawatt shine on the red carpet. A-list attendees donned a stylish assortment of embellished, sequined, nude, and ultrasheer gowns for the evening's festivities. Jennifer Hudson channeled her inner vixen with a formfitting nude Francesco Scognamiglio minidress and Read more
Check out this recipe for vegan cookies by girlA from The Dairy Free Diva Recipe Exchange. I am so relieved and happy that these cookies turned out. I found myself in a funk today . . . Missed my workout this morning and struggled some more with an essay I've been trying to write for the last four years. Yes, that's four years. Then, to add insult to injury, dinner turned out to be a disaster. Read more
