Ladies, before you know it, it will be 85 degrees and you will be relaxing by the poolside. Today, I will help you get that backside into shape so you will be ready for the summer of 2008. The question I get the most regarding the butt is "How do I lift my butt?" -- so that's where we will begin.
Religion has always been a major aspect of African-American life. Religion instills morals, discipline and optimism in its practitioners. We often credit our faith in God with our ability to overcome major life issues. Many people feel that their spirituality has greatly influenced their health and many doctors are in agreement, according to a study performed by researchers from the University of Chicago.
Naomi Campbell is a pioneer in the realm of diversifying the beauty industry, yet she has sullied her career with a string of violent acts since 1998. While many of her famous accusations center on attacking people in her employ, Campbell's 2008 assaults involve airline workers and a police officer. Campbell has been globally banned from flying on British Airways as a result of these new, alleged crimes. (Photo: Lefteris Pitarakis, AP)
Tyrese Gibson is a former fashion model who has used his sexy charm as a springboard to music and movies. The ladies find him irresistible, while no man can deny his swagger. But in 2007, Gibson came under investigation for abusing his pregnant girlfriend. Is this bad boy too bad? (Photo: J Records)
Kate Moss became a top model during the '90s for a controversial look deemed "heroin chic," which opponents believed encouraged drug use and anorexia. After hooking up with rocker Pete Doherty, Kate's reputation took a turn for the worse as Doherty's drug busts constantly brought her name into gossip headlines. Then in 2005, London's Daily Mirror ran photos of Kate Moss using drugs herself. (Photo: Rosie Greenway, Getty Images)
Kimora Lee Simmons is fabulous, but more than a little grating on the nerves. Despite this, Simmons has found success taking her diva attitude to the airwaves on her hit reality TV series. But in her mug shot for her 2004 arrest for possessing marijuana, eluding police, careless driving, tailgating and driving with a broken brake light, Kimora is all smiles. See--she canbe nice sometimes. (Photo: Johnny Nunez, WireImage.com)
Tyra Banks has parlayed her beauty and charm into two television series in which she expresses her complete self-absorption. On her daytime television show, Banks is famous for turning every conversation into a discussion of herself. On 'America's NextTop Model,' Banks appears to relish tearing into the young egos of the young women in her care. But it does make for good television. (Photo: KMazur, WireImage.com)
Many believe that Gia Carangi was actually the world's first supermodel, a star of the '70s whose unique posing style is still emulated today. Back then, cocaine use, pill-popping and intense clubbing were the norm at famous locales like Studio 54. Gia's behavior went from bad to tragic as she became addicted to heroin. She died from AIDS at 26. (Photo: Andrea Blanch, Getty Images)
Janice Dickinson, the self-proclaimed world's "first supermodel," has taken bad model behavior to new heights during her recently revitalized career. A fashion star who traveled the world partying and posing in the '70s and '80s, Janice has returned to the pop culture scene as a panty-flashing reality TV star. Dickinson's surgicalized face and outrageous outbursts make people stop, stare and cringe. (Photo: Michael Buckner, Getty Images)
Jenny Shimizu reached the pinnacle of modeling during the '90s as a famous face for Calvin Klein. In 2007, Shimizu has sought to cash in on her experiences by writing a tell-all book describing lesbian affairs with Madonna and Angelina Jolie. Of Madonna, Jenny said: "I was her secret 'booty call' available any time of the day or night for secret sexsessions." Shimizu also stole actress Ione Skye from her Beastie Boy husband, Adam Horowitz. Ain't nothing right with snitching and stealing. (Photo: Rosie Greenway, Getty Images)
This Brazilian beauty is currently number one on Forbes' list of highest paid supermodels for earning $35 million in 2007. But, her tremendous wealth did not stop Giselle from stealing that year. Instead of stealing dollars, Giselle stole someone else's man, famously luring famous quarterback Tom Brady away from actress Bridget Moynahan who was pregnant with his child at the time. (Photo: J. Countess, WireImage.com)
Grace Jones seems to willingly cultivate an image of eccentricity and excess. On her official Web site, Grace states: "I believe in having certain releases,certain outlets. One has to indulge. If you don't indulge you don't live -- might as well be dead." Okay, Grace... (Photo: Evan Agostini, Getty Images)
Chili Still Loves Usher and Tells the World
godsbabe1 said: "She is dead wrong for that! It's nothing wrong with her still loving him, she has that right, but for her to say all of that and make it public wasn't a smart idea. He is a married man now and also a father. If he was still just dating Tameka it wouldn't be as disrespectful IMO but either way she needs to keep things like that to herself." (Photo: Kevin Mazur, WireImage.com)
RACISM: BEY & JAY - NO MAG COVERS FOR WEDDING
John_Public said: "Ma'am -- you know the deal..... when there are 2 Black folks showing love -- mass media does not find it newsworthy to show Black love. On the other hand -- if they were strung out on drugs, or acting like a minstrel -- they'd have a reality show by now. We have seen this already...." (Photo: Kevin Mazur, WireImage.com)
Ladies: What's the Hottest Bag Out Now?
wkingsolomon77 said: "I am coming out with a new line of handbags for women on the run. They are called the BVHB -- BLACK VOICES HAND BAG, they come with a cell phone, and lotion.You can purchase online. The price is $23.00." (Photo: X17online.com)
MICHAEL JORDAN HAS A WHITE HOE
ednamoze72 said: "Outside of his money, he really is a selfish individual who has allowed his image to be pimped with those over-priced shoes thatflood the inner city... He played on his wife because he really wanted a white woman and his vows meant nothing. He is a helluva ball player and a nice looking man, but his character is questionable... but that is HIS business..." (Photo: KentSmith, NBAE / Getty Images)
The New Miss USA
will44stud said: "she's pretty. not enough booty though." (Photo: Eric Jamison, AP)
Venus Williams Engaged to Hank Kuehne??
bodaza said: "Venus has jungle fever? I wonder if it's one of those 24-hour bugs like her sister had a while back." (Photo: Andrew Redington, Getty Images)
Admit It! Kobe's Better than Michael Jordan
LuvPrincess said: "Kobe should have been leading his team to a championship last year and the year before that. Kobe will NEVER 'lead' any team to a championship because he is not a leader. And he doesn't even compare to Jordan! Kobe is 30 years old. When Mike was 30 he had accomplished more and had 2 consecutive championships under his belt and went on to win 4 more. Boy please...." (Photo: Noah Graham, NBAE / Getty Images)
RADIO ONE BOUGHT BLACK PLANET
schail6 said: "They might as well call in Interracial Planet. The only people there are white women with mixed kids, and black men."
Mike Epps hit With Paternity Suit
OhSoJuicy72 said: "Seriously... I'm wondering when this dumb ish is gonna stop. I guess it's pointless trying to figure folks out, but one thing is clear... people need to get their sh!t together when it comes to the issue of unprotected sex (especially with someone else's spouse)." (Photo: Scott Gries, Getty Images)
46 Percent of Black Women Have Never Been Married
Ling1980 said:
We are living in an age when race in America is finally being discussed in the open by regular people, instead of dissected from afar by social scientists. Barack Obama was forced to address the politics of race and its harsh emotional roots by revealing his personal experience. In striking contrast, immensely popular humor blogs have sprung up that illuminate issues of race in pop culture while bypassing the intense bitterness that usually accompanies the racial divide.
At the forefront of this group of sites is Stuff White People Like, where it was revealed for certain that white people like Mos Def.
By Rebecca Brody, Certified Empowerment Coach
Q: How do you balance the love and financial aspect in a relationship? My husband and I know we need to support each other, and we are both working toward the same thing, but there is financial stress and it is affecting the relationship. We are both hardworking individuals, and we love each other, but the financial stress is causing problems. How do we balance love and finance?
Obama's pastor got him in trouble
ashanticreek said: "where are the well-connected and influential members of trinity church who will stand with rev. wright and counter the slanderof the congregation as 'racist' and 'separatist'? where are the influential mover-and-shakers of the chicago black community that will attest to the good wright has done in the community and the positive impact of trinity church? why is there no outcry at the racist machinations of the press in its pilloring of rev. wright and its obvious agenda to bring obama down?" (Photo: AP)
Sharpton Shuts Down Tucker Carlson, Defends Obama & Wright
bobgeorge66 said: "Only Al Sharpton can b*tch slap these pundits and make them like it. He brings it to them each and every time - All I have to hear is that Al Sharpton is going to be on.....(insert show here)...and I am watching it. I LOVED how he turned it around on that Tucker guy...." (Photo: Richard Alan Hannon, Getty Images)
Spitzer Drama & Ho Hypocrisy
EbonyDiva75 said: "Between this woman who was involved with the governor and this link of a segment on the Today Show basically about high price hos, I don't see how these mostly white women who sleep for money and some notoriety (and possibly a future book deal) are any different than [Karrine Steffans, 'Video Vixen']. A HO IS A HO IS A HO--NO MATTER THE RACE AND HOW YOU SLICE AND DICE IT!!! If it was someone like Karrine Steffans doing this, it would be like oh well go figure, typical black woman (why be surprised she does that)..." (Photo: Maury Phillips, WireImage.com)
Snoop Dog: Ugly Women Don't Sell Records
ebokisses said: "Well Snoop better keep his job becasue his wife sure won't be selling any records... LoL."" (Photo: Malcolm Ali, WireImage.com)
FIRST INTERRACIAL DATING SHOW: WM WANTS BW
ebokisses said: "I will NOT be watching this CRAPOLA. This mess will only make black women look like fools competing with other black women over some ugly ass wigger bama. They could of at least got a somewhat attractive and successful white guy. Black men are going to have a field day clowining black women over this one."
Conceited Black Man: A Serious Epidemic
kanyepest said: "I've been a 'polite, nice guy' and women found that boring. Whenever I've been a little arrogant and let the woman know indirectly that she should be happy to be with me, women started being more responsive to me (and opening up their legs for me more, if you know what I mean). What you read as arrogance may very well be confidence in disguise.""
How much cleavage should be shown?
da8653 said: "Forget cleavage. Women should just go topless." (Photo: Getty Images)
Dr. Alveda King Speaks Against Abortion
kangold05 said: "First, I wish people would use condoms and practice safe sex. Secondly, given the amount of orphaned, murdered and abusedchildren out there.....some folk should not have been given the chance to even conceive moreless give birth....I say its the woman's right to choose whether she aborts her pregnancy. In a perfect world, ever woman that gives birth is a perfect mother who gives 100% to her child(ren).....this is not a perfect world."" (Photo: Jeff Fusco, Getty Images)
HALF OF BLACK TEEN GIRLS HAS STD!
holla1600 said: "honestly, i don't know what the real numbers are so i can't dispute what's being said and no one else can either unless someone is conducting their own studies. so my best response to this information is to shake my head and think about a solution to bring the number (whatever it is) down. cuz we all know that it's higher than what it needs to be just based on common sense alone."
IS BLACK LOVE--DEAD?
middlepassage1 said: "Have black people given up on MARRIAGE? Is black love dead? R&B singer Monica has 2 babies out of wedlock. Erykah Badu has 2 babies outof wedlock. Laurn Hill has 3 or 4 babies out of wedlock. Puff Daddy has 3 kids out of wedlock. Rapper T.I. has 4 or 5 kids out of wedlock. Somebody on this board said that Keyshia Cole is now pregnant, and she is not married. 70% of black kids, are born to UNWED mothers--whatever happened to MARRIAGE in the black community?"
