After dressing up as a skeleton for her Halloween dinner on Friday night, Kylie Jenner took things up a notch and re-created Christina Aguilera's iconic look from her 2002 "Dirrty" music video at a Halloween party on Saturday night. Clad in a red and white striped bikini top, leather chaps, blonde extensions, blue contact lenses, and fake piercings, not only did Kylie totally nail Christina's look, but she even got the dance moves down too. If this is how great she looked two days before Halloween, we can't wait to see what she does on the actual holiday.
lundi 31 octobre 2016
Heidi Klum's Halloween Costume Will Definitely Surprise You
After months of anticipation and a few casually dropped hints, Heidi Klum finally revealed her Halloween costume on Monday night. The German supermodel and America's Got Talent judge showed up to her annual Halloween bash in NYC with five doppelgängers. The elaborate looks featured blond wigs, ivory and gold leotards, nude boots, and prosthetics, which she gave a sneak peek of via Instagram before the big event. Earlier this week, Heidi donned a decidedly more pared-down look when she dressed as the Maddie Ziegler to Ellen DeGeneres's Sia on the Halloween edition of the comedian's talk show. The two showed off their range during a performance of Sia's "Chandelier," and Heidi made hints about her costume being "made in Germany," which is where the model was born.
Peanut Allergy Treatment With Skin Patches Soon: Tiny Wearable Patch Delivers Small Amounts Of Peanut Protein To Build Immunity And Resistance To Allergic Reaction [Study]
A new skin patch could help kids develop immunity and tolerance to peanuts. According to the researchers, nearly half of the children, who participated in the year-long trial, were able to consume 10 times more peanut protein than they could at the start of the study.
A tiny wearable skin patch could soon be the answer to the deadly reactions that millions of kids suffer, after being exposed to mere trace amounts of peanut protein. Although the study, and immunotherapy treatment that the peanut patch relies on, needs to be further explored and corroborated, the wearable patches could be a reliable solution for millions of children who are allergic to peanuts.
Skin Patch May Help With Peanut Allergy | RealClearHealth https://t.co/ANeE5xD34X #peanutallergy
— Cherylyn HarleyLeBon (@HarleyLeBon) October 31, 2016
The study, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, states that the children’s immunity could be taught to work against peanut allergy. It relies on the well-known, but yet to be widely medically corroborated fact that the best way to treat peanut allergy is to expose children to small doses of peanuts right from their infanthood.
According to study author Dr. Marshall Plaut, the new approach “looks promising and has potential.” Dr. Plaut is chief of the food allergy, atopic dermatitis and allergic mechanisms section at the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Dr. Plaut’s research team tested 74 volunteers with the new Viaskin peanut patch. All the children and young adults, aged 4 to 25, who participated in the trials, were allergic to peanuts, reported U.S. News.
Skin patch may help children who are allergic to peanuts. https://t.co/291WJSWMZD #peanutallergy http://pic.twitter.com/YgYhmO44cI
— KSL (@KSLcom) October 31, 2016
The Viaskin peanut patch essentially contains varying doses of peanut protein. When worn on the skin, it gradually releases the protein through the epidermis. The therapy relies on the belief that the immune system can be taught or programed to gradually develop a tolerance to peanuts. According to Dr. Daniel Rotrosen, of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, which is funding the ongoing clinical trial, such experiments have been conducted before,
“Other recent advances have relied on an oral route that appears difficult for approximately 10 to 15 percent of children and adults to tolerate.”
During this trial, the volunteers were randomly selected to wear either a high-dose patch (250 micrograms), a low-dose patch (100 micrograms) or a placebo patch. These tiny patches had to be stuck either on the arm or between their shoulder blades. The patches were to be replaced daily. After 365 days, the researchers tested how well the participants were able to resist strong allergic reaction to peanuts.
A skin patch that delivers small amounts of peanut protein may help treat children/young adults with #PeanutAllergy: https://t.co/6YJkX9GrXa http://pic.twitter.com/iMHN9auz4u
— MedlinePlus.gov (@medlineplus) October 31, 2016
Essentially, the researchers also tested if the patches were able to develop immunity and help the kids eat peanuts. Hence they evaluated whether the participants were able to consume at least 10 times more peanut protein than they could at the study start, under supervision during the allergy challenge, reported CBS News.
The results of the tests were quite promising, if not ground-breaking. About 46 percent of participants who wore the low-dose patch, and 48 percent within the high-dose group could consume the amount of peanut protein with no noticeable allergic reaction. Interestingly, about 12 percent of those from the placebo group developed resistance as well.
Peanut Allergy Skin Patch Looks Promising in First Trial: It was particularly effective in younger kids https://t.co/hBkABMBGbn #News
— NewsTalk 550 KFYI (@KFYI) October 30, 2016
Despite a few cases of mild skin reactions, the Viaskin peanut allergy patch has proved to be “promising” and “potentially effective.” Moreover, the research indicated the patch was the most effective on children ages 4 to 11, and significantly less effective on older participants, reported CNN.
Clinical trial finds skin patch to treat peanut #allergy safe, modestly effective; greatest benefits for young kids. https://t.co/b2LX5rmKvH http://pic.twitter.com/5aXLcmTGnU
— Medscape (@Medscape) October 27, 2016
Mylan, the maker of EpiPen, which is the essential defense against allergic reactions from peanuts, has increased the price of the epinephrine auto-injectors by more than 500 percent in the last few years. Though competitors like Auvi-Q are being promised as cheaper alternatives to EpiPen, solutions like a wearable skin patch that could develop immunity against peanuts is certainly something parents of these children can look forward to.
[Featured Image by Karen Sarraga/Getty Images]
Peanut Allergy Treatment With Skin Patches Soon: Tiny Wearable Patch Delivers Small Amounts Of Peanut Protein To Build Immunity And Resistance To Allergic Reaction [Study] is an article from: The Inquisitr News
dimanche 30 octobre 2016
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman Get Extra Cuddly on His 49th Birthday
Best birthday EVER!!!
Love u baby xxxxxxx K http://pic.twitter.com/RPelWzkdrH- Keith Urban (@KeithUrban) October 26, 2016
Keith Urban is having the "best birthday ever" thanks to his wife, Nicole Kidman. On Wednesday, the country singer - who turned 49 on Oct. 26 - shared a photo collage on Twitter featuring him and Nicole all cuddled up and a close-up of his birthday cake with the words "Happy Birthday Big Cat Daddy" written on it. Keith captioned the snapshot, "Best birthday EVER!!! Love u baby xxxxxxx K." He also thanked his fans for their wishes in a separate tweet, writing, "To ALL the fans, friends & loved ones for gorgeous birthday wishes, prayers, videos, & songs (yep, people actually sang ME happy birthday) . . . I say THANK YOU and I love you all. I feel incredibly blessed. - KU."
Keith is currently on tour promoting his new album, Ripcord, while Nicole has been busy making the press rounds for her new Oscar contender, Lion, and was honored with the style icon of the year award at the InStyle awards in LA earlier this week.
Prince Harry Is Reportedly Dating Suits Actress Meghan Markle
Love may be in the air for Prince Harry. The 32-year-old royal is reportedly dating 35-year-old Suits actress Meghan Markle, People reports. On Sunday, a source told British newspaper Sunday Express, "He's happier than he's been for many years." Although the insider claims the two are taking things slow, Harry is said to be "besotted" with Meghan, and the pair is "taking each week as it comes and just enjoying each other's company," adding, "It's fair to say that they love seeing each other and there's a definite chemistry between them. Harry has been desperate to keep the relationship quiet because he doesn't want to scare Meghan off. He knows things will change when their romance is public knowledge, but he also knows he can't keep it a secret for long."
Harry allegedly met the star, who's best known for her role as Rachel Zane, while promoting the Invictus Games in Toronto back in May. Meghan has yet to comment on the rumored relationship, and a Kensington Palace spokesperson told People that they "would not comment on private matters." Harry previously dated lawyer Chelsy Davy and actress Cressida Bonas, while Meghan separated from LA manager Trevor Engelson after two years of marriage in 2013.
Male Birth Control Effective But Has Negative Side Effects, Study Finds
Male birth control injections are highly effective but may come with some significant negative side effects, according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
The study looked at a group of 320 test subjects comprised of “Healthy men, aged 18–45 years, and their 18- to 38-year-old female partners, both without known fertility problems.”
The male subjects were injected with a combination of norethisterone enanthate and testosterone undecanoate every eight weeks, according to the report. The combination of the drugs drastically reduces live sperm counts in men.
The study sought to test both the effectiveness of the drugs in suppressing sperm levels in healthy men, and the reversibility of that suppression once treatment ended.
The results were promising in terms of both suppression and recovery.
‘Bout timehttps://t.co/s8QFXmhZ12
— HuffPostWomen (@HuffPostWomen) October 31, 2016
“Of the 320 participants, 95.9 of 100 continuing users suppressed to a sperm concentration less than or equal to 1 million/mL within 24 weeks,” the study found. “During the efficacy phase of up to 56 weeks, 4 pregnancies occurred among the partners of the 266 male participants, with the rate of 1.57 per 100 continuing users. The cumulative reversibility of suppression of spermatogenesis after 52 weeks of recovery was 94.8 per 100continuing users.”
That 1.57 percent of pregnancies compares to 5 to 9 percent rate of unexpected pregnancies among users of oral birth control pills, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. This may suggest that male birth control injections could potentially be more effective than oral contraceptives commonly taken by women. However, it should be noted that the number of subjects in the male birth control study was relatively small. More extensive research would be required to provide greater accuracy.
While the success rate in terms of suppressing sperm levels is promising, there was a downside to the research. Several of the participants who took the male birth control suffered negative side effects. Some of the side effects were significant enough for the men to abandon the study.
“Twenty men discontinued the study due to product-related side effects,” the report reads.
“Of these 20, 6 men discontinued only for changes in mood, and 6 men discontinued for the following single reasons: acne, pain or panic at first injection, palpitations, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction. Eight men discontinued for more than 1 side effect, including multiple reasons related to changes in mood.”
Despite the fact that the male birth control drugs reduce sperm count, an increased libido was another reoccurring side effect listed in the report.
The report concludes that the “contraceptive efficacy was relatively good compared with other reversible methods available for men” but acknowledges that the “frequencies of mild to moderate mood disorders were relatively high.”
The side effects were troubling enough for the researchers to prematurely terminate the recruitment and injections “following the recommendation of an external safety review committee.”
Despite the promising results of the effectiveness of the drugs, the side effects and other factors may prevent male birth control may not become widely available any time soon.
CBS SF Bay Area reports that pharmaceutical companies do not appear to be particularly interested in male birth control.
“Their concern may be there’s a lack of profitability, maybe there is a question of gender bias,” CBS medical contributor Dr. Tara Narula says. “There’s a concern of regulatory hurdles. In addition, it’s not as easy to stop 1,500 sperm that are produced per second as opposed to one egg per month.”
The report has been attracting considerable attention on social media and has been trending on Facebook. Some readers and journalists have not taken the supposed side effects of male birth control as seriously as others and allude to the type of gender bias Narula referred to.
The women’s interest website Broadly posted an article to Facebook with the comment “Dudes, suck it up—just like women have for decades,” referring to the common “side effects and responsibility of hormonal contraception” that women endure when taking birth control pills.
There is still no definitive date for when hormonal male birth control may become available. An article published by Tech Times early this year suggested that the likely date is some time in 2018.
[Featured image by Spencer Platt/Getty Images]
Male Birth Control Effective But Has Negative Side Effects, Study Finds is an article from: The Inquisitr News
Fatal Measles Complication SSPE Killed Children And Adults Years After The Fact
A measles complication that has been known to kill children, and even adults, years after they recover from the illness, isn’t as rare as experts had once thought.
Previously, subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, or SSPE, was thought to have affected about one in 100,000 previous measles patients, making it a fairly rare disease in pre-vaccine times. But new research released on Friday at the IDWeek expo in New Orleans suggests that this measles complication is much more common than once believed. According to MedPage Today, SSPE may occur in about one in 600 patients, depending on how old the patient was when they suffered from measles.
The findings were based on analysis of 17 earlier cases, primarily those who had contracted the illness via the California measles epidemic of 1988 through 1990.
New #Measles Study Shows Why Anti-Vaccination Thinking Is Deadly https://t.co/Y1j4IvDOoN
— David Simmons (@Ay0kunnu) October 30, 2016
SSPE is a condition that could lay dormant for several years in a person’s system, and may manifest a good four to eight years after a patient is infected by measles. The disease’s classical symptoms initially include behavioral changes, but progresses toward more intense seizures over time, until patients become comatose. MedPage Today notes that patients may die about one to three years after the initial SSPE diagnosis.
Study lead author Dr. James Cherry of UCLA acknowledged that this measles complication was once thought to be “quite rare,” even as a German study in 2013 had hinted that the disease occurs in about one in 1,700 measles cases among children five years old or younger. He also warned that the 1-in-600 rate may be a modest estimate, due to the “really striking” revelations in his team’s study.
A separate report from the Washington Post centered on how vaccination is very important for anybody who is eligible to get an MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine. This could result in herd immunity, which protects children that otherwise wouldn’t be immune from any of the diseases in question, thereby protecting them from SSPE as well. The complication, aside from being “100 percent fatal” once it becomes active, has no known cure, and clinicians have yet to determine the trigger that reactivates the virus.
Babies below 12 months of age are especially vulnerable to the aforementioned measles complication, as their age excludes them from receiving the MMR jab. The first dose of this vaccine is typically given out when a child reaches 12 to 15 months of age.
Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Dr. Cherry succinctly and indirectly warned against the dangers of parents delaying vaccinations for their children, or refusing to have their children get the necessary jabs to protect them from measles and other infections. Government data shows only 92 percent of children in America aged 19 to 35 months old have gotten MMR vaccines.
“This is really frightening and we need to see that everyone gets vaccinated.”
Measles was once thought to be completely eradicated in the United States, but recent government statistics suggest that the disease is returning to prominence. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there have been 54 cases reported in 2016, which nonetheless remains far from the total 667 cases reported in 2014, and the 189 documented in 2015.
Check out our Primer on #Measles to learn more about the life cycle of the measles virus: https://t.co/dlbo0lcZ35 http://pic.twitter.com/jP3S1myHRQ
— NatRevDiseasePrimers (@DiseasePrimers) October 26, 2016
The figures from 2014 represented the highest number of measles cases in America since the turn of the 21st century. According to the Washington Post, a good chunk of the cases reported in 2014 were from Ohio’s unvaccinated Amish communities. Last year’s count, on the other hand, included 131 cases that originated from an outbreak at Disneyland, the worst in California in 15 years.
Although SSPE is a measles complication that primarily affects children, with the average age of diagnosis at 12-years-old, Dr. Cherry’s study showed that the age range was actually three to 35 years old, suggesting that it could affect adults as well.
[Featured Image by Jeff J. Mitchell/Getty Images]
Fatal Measles Complication SSPE Killed Children And Adults Years After The Fact is an article from: The Inquisitr News
This Little Girl's Imitation of Dubai's Sheikh Mohammed Was So Cute He Just Had to Meet Her
They say imitation is the best form of flattery, and it seem the Ruler of Dubai agreed in this case. Six-year-old Mahra Al Shehi was rewarded for emulating the Middle Eastern Royal's speech by getting a visit from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, himself. It followed the release of a video on social media which showed the little one passionately speaking about her country, and it was clear she had been inspired the Prime Minister of the UAE.
Watch the clip below to see her point her finger at the camera and say her country's people will not settle for anything less than first, globally. Someone give this cutie a government job.
It wasn't long before the Sheikh put a message out on Twitter for help finding the child and, of course, the clip went viral. When the pair met up Mahra was asked to recite the lines once more and proved an impressive speaker yet again.
Now Sheikh Mohammed calls the Sharjah girl the "Queen of Children". Aww!
samedi 29 octobre 2016
Watch Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon Sing About Poop on The Tonight Show
Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon put their friendship to the ultimate test on The Tonight Show on Wednesday. After making us laugh during their hilarious Camp Winnipesaukee skit, the fun continued as the two took turns drawing questions from the Best Friends Box and tried to guess each other's answers. Aside from making everyone feel like a third wheel with their inside jokes, they proved that their bromance is the real deal as they answered almost every question correctly. Of course, the best part comes at the end when they simultaneously start singing about poop.
Ciara Stuns During Her First Appearance Since Announcing Her Pregnancy
Ciara was practically glowing when she attended the CFDA/Vogue fashion fund show and tea in LA on Wednesday evening. The singer, who announced her pregnancy on Tuesday with an Instagram photo of husband Russell Wilson cradling her stomach, looked gorgeous in a navy blazer as she posed for pictures with models Alessandra Ambrosio, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Jourdan Dunn. Following Ciara's pregnancy announcement, Russell also shared the exciting news on his Instagram account, writing, "The Greatest Blessing of All. Forever Grateful. #BabyWilsonOnTheWay." The baby will join Ciara's 2-year-old son Future Zahir Wilburn, whom she shares with ex-fiancé and rapper Future.
Niall Horan Drinks a Salmon Smoothie Instead of Revealing His Least Favorite One Direction Member
Niall Horan just can't catch a break when it comes to talking about his exes. After playing "Who'd You Rather?" on The Ellen DeGeneres Show earlier this week, the "This Town" singer indulged in a fun game of Spill Your Guts Or Fill Your Guts alongside Isla Fisher and Ewan McGregor when he stopped by The Late Late Show on Wednesday. While he opted not to reveal his least favorite member of One Direction, he had no qualms when host James Corden asked which of his famous exes, either Selena Gomez or Ellie Goulding, he would choose to spend the last night on Earth with. Spoiler: he picks Ellie once again. But the best part about the whole game is the uncontrollable laughter and genuine fun the group has while playing (you know, besides eating disgusting things).
Mariah Carey and James Packer Have Split
Mariah Carey and James Packer have called it quits - at least for now. A source tells People that the couple, who got engaged back in January, "split a couple of weeks ago, adding: "It's possible they will get back together. They are still talking, but James needed a break." While the Australian billionaire is known for his wealth, the source reveals that he wasn't a fan of Mariah's "eccentric ways" and excessive spending. The news comes just before the premiere of the singer's upcoming E! docu-series, Mariah's World, which follows her tour and wedding planning. "James is very private, and doesn't need the media to be successful," the source added. "He doesn't want to be a part of Mariah's reality show."
Queen Elizabeth Looks Terribly Uncomfortable While Walking Around a London Supermarket
Queen Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth II looks at products on the shelves at a Waitrose supermarket during a visit to the town of Poundbury on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset. Poundbury is an experimental new town on the outskirts of Dorchester in southwest England designed with traditional urban principles championed by The Prince of Wales and built on land owned by the Duchy of Cornwall
Chrissy Teigen Is Very Appropriately Dressing Her Daughter as a Hot Dog For Halloween
Model, cookbook author, and "proud shamer of mommy shamers" Chrissy Teigen is not messing around when it comes to her daughter's first Halloween. On Thursday, Chrissy shared snaps of 6-month-old Luna dressed up for the holiday; in one, Luna looks completely unimpressed while wearing a hot dog costume, and in a follow-up video, she tries to stand while sporting a peacock ensemble with webbed feet. There are plenty of celebrity babies who will be waddling around in adorable costumes this week, but something tells us baby Luna will rank high on the list of cutest, tiniest trick-or-treaters.
Watch All of James Corden's Carpool Karaoke Sessions
Every single time James Corden delivers another "Carpool Karaoke" session on the Late Late Show, it makes our day. It all started with an epic Mariah Carey singalong in March 2015, and since then, we've fallen back in love with Justin Bieber and even cried because of Stevie Wonder. More recently, James has really upped the ante with the likes of Adele, who famously slayed that Nicki Minaj verse from Kanye West's "Monster," the legendary Ms. Britney Spears, who gave us more iconic faces than we could ever have wanted, and Mother Monster herself, Lady Gaga. To keep the joy coming, we've collected all of the installments that have happened so far. Check them out!
Stars Kick Off Halloween Weekend at Kate Hudson's Annual Party
Kate Hudson held her annual Halloween bash at her home in LA on Friday night, and as usual, the event brought out her family members and famous friends. Katy Perry, Jessica Alba, and James Corden all arrived in costume, while the belle of the ball herself was decked out as a lady of the Wild West.
Kate gave fans a sneak peek at her party planning via Snapchat on Thursday. While hanging with her newly-single pal Jennifer Meyer, Kate walked viewers through the setup of her house and shared the recipe for the night's signature cocktail, a bloody cosmo. She also shared photos from the bash on Instagram, captioning one of herself and a friend, "Wild West got us like 💃@jonastahlin #SeeYouOnTheOtherSide."
vendredi 28 octobre 2016
Michelle Bridges Stresses The Importance Of Breakfast Amid Criticism Of Post-Baby Fitness Claims
Michelle Bridges, the famous Australian personal trainer, is popularly recognized as a tough trainer on the Australian version of The Biggest Loser, an reality television series. In the show, obese contestants compete against each other with the help of their trainers to lose weight. Bridges’ popularity resulted in her being featured in Your Shape Fitness Evolved, Ubisoft’s Xbox game that helps fitness enthusiasts perform various workouts and activities as suggested in the game.
Who said you had to be #wealthy to get fit? @MishBridges tells us how to get abs on a #budget: https://t.co/q0dYd97Pga http://pic.twitter.com/6DQVd0NiN0
— body+soul (@bodyandsoul_au) October 24, 2016
In addition to helping contestants of the reality television show, Michelle Bridges has started her own 12-week body transformation program, designed to help Australians get in shape by focusing on fitness, nutrition, and proper mindset. Apart from training people to achieve effective workouts, the trainer also encourages people to follow a diet that not only helps maintain their weight, but energizes their body while staying active throughout the day.
Michelle Bridges authored Crunch Time Cookbook in which she had shared 100 weight-loss recipes, and she recently launched a new cookbook called Food For Life, with 200 delicious recipes that cater to anyone’s long-term weight loss program. Michelle Bridges also made her mark on Celebrity MasterChef Australia where she turned out to be quite an impressive contestant: she very confidently prepared Spiced Lamb Cutlets with Eggplant and Currant Couscous, her signature Moroccan dishes.
Wise words by @MishBridges in 'Make It Happen'. #makeithappen #imageofconfidence #iamfabulous http://pic.twitter.com/chzv3MnBMj
— What's My Style (@whatsmystyle1) October 17, 2016
In the popular trainer’s opinion, an effective workout regime and overall good health can be adversely affected if people make bad eating choices. In her opinion, too many people who are trying to lose weight are cutting down on important foods while pursuing a weight loss program. In many instances, breakfast becomes the most neglected meal of the day and, according to the Daily Telegraph, Bridges spoke about how important it is for fitness enthusiasts to focus on having a wholesome breakfast.
“Most people don’t eat enough breakfast and feel depleted in the back end of the day. So, it’s no coincidence that three of my six energy-boosting foods make a kick a** breakfast that will sustain you until lunch.”
Michelle Bridges encourages people to have oats, bananas, walnuts, broccoli, salmon, and sweet potato as part of a healthy breakfast. Additionally, the Australian trainer recommends eating a combination of three dates and six macadamias when tempted to indulge in a sweet treat in the afternoon.
Michelle Bridges has become an inspiration for many pregnant women who wish to regain a youthful and fit body shape after delivering their babies. The trainer created a post-birth fitness regimen that not only prepares the body for coping with the realities of childbirth, it also claims to help a new mother recover from the birth in addition to restoring much-needed energy. News Australia reports that 75 per cent of women suffer from body injuries during labor while 62 per cent of women have injuries which are not healed within one year.
Michelle Bridges trims your waist https://t.co/LNZETlzQ3p http://pic.twitter.com/isSqWOHTvs
— The Elite Of Sport (@theeliteofsport) October 17, 2016
However, there’s a large section of women who are very skeptical about the trainers recommended fitness regime, because a woman’s body takes a long time to heal after childbirth. According to News Australia, one anonymous woman commented that it’s wrong to expect miracles from Michelle Bridges’ fitness regime because every woman has a body that’s unique.
“She [Michelle Bridges] implied that the reason why she was able to get back into it so quickly was because she was so fit before she gave birth. But it’s not that simple. Everyone has a different experience.”
Michelle Bridges has bought a perfect solution for juggling gym and mum duties. https://t.co/B3TU2QZciV http://pic.twitter.com/3MQ54YgATY
— Mamamia (@Mamamia) October 15, 2016
However, Michelle Bridges claims that she benefited from the exercises which allowed her to re-embark on her usual running workout just a few weeks after she delivered her son, Axel. Currently, the fitness trainer has no plans to return to The Biggest Loser series as she’s too busy enjoying motherhood and her nine-month old son. According to the Daily Mail, an enthusiastic Michelle bridges is trying to be both a loving mother and fitness trainer to Axel, joking that she’s teaching her son the perfect way to do a burpee, a type of aerobic exercise.
[Featured Image by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images]
Michelle Bridges Stresses The Importance Of Breakfast Amid Criticism Of Post-Baby Fitness Claims is an article from: The Inquisitr News
Cranberries Don’t Cure UTIs After All, New Study Claims
Cranberries may be the go-to means of dealing with urinary tract infections, may it be curing them or helping prevent them. But new research suggests that this folk remedy isn’t that effective after all, particularly when taken by older women.
It’s been a hotly-debated topic for years, even decades – do cranberries have anti-bacterial capabilities that help people, especially females, avoid UTIs and other similar bacterial infections? While there have been medical studies that have debunked their efficacy as nothing but pseudo-science, there are also a lot of companies that push cranberry juice and capsules as an effective way of curing, treating, or preventing UTIs. According to a MinnPost report, companies such as Ocean Spray with commercial interest in selling cranberry byproducts have funded their share of studies that trumpet the efficacy of the fruit in dealing with bacterial infections.
Study finds that cranberry supplements won't fix your UTI: https://t.co/mMJsrlj0AB
— Health (@goodhealth) October 28, 2016
A study published Thursday in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) suggests that cranberry capsules aren’t effective in treating UTIs in elderly women who live in nursing homes. According to MinnPost, the Yale University-led team of researchers enrolled 147 women in the study, and had gone with women who live in nursing homes due to their high risk of developing UTIs; when the research started, close to a third (31 percent) of the women had bacteria or pus in their urine at that time. The researchers also went with female subjects as women, regardless of age, are far more likely than men to develop urinary tract infections.
The women were then randomly divided into two groups, one group being asked to take two cranberry capsules a day, and the other group given placebo capsules that looked identical to the actual supplements with cranberries. The actual capsules had 72 milligrams of proanthocyanidi combined – this is the active agent in the supplements that has a similar effect to drinking 20 ounces of cranberry juice.
For one year, the women were asked to take either the real cranberry capsules or the placebo, and neither they nor their caregivers were informed about the type of capsule they were consuming. As this was a double-blinded study, not even the researchers knew which woman belonged to what group. Through the one-year observation period, the results were similar; 10 women in the cranberry capsule group and 12 women in the placebo group developed clear UTI symptoms, making for a statistically insignificant difference.
Nothing's better than apple cider in the fall, unless its this Cranberry Apple Cider Shandy! https://t.co/dI0TRNMNar http://pic.twitter.com/jDPwapY5si
— Ocean Spray (@OceanSprayInc) October 19, 2016
If cranberries don’t really work in treating UTIs, is there any viable alternative? There is, and the alternative is as simple as it can get. MinnPost cited information from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) website, suggesting that people consume plain water to help flush out any bacteria from their system. The website also warned against the possible side effects of drinking large amounts of cranberry juice, such as upset stomach and a heightened chance of kidney stones.
University of Manitoba infectious disease specialist Dr. Lindsay Nicolle wrote an editorial accompanying the new study, saying that it’s “time to move on” from cranberries. She stressed that the fruit’s byproducts are not a medically-viable way to prevent or cure UTIs.
“A person may, of course, choose to use cranberry juice or capsules for whatever reasons she or he wishes. However, clinicians should not be promoting cranberry use by suggesting that there is proven, or even possible, benefits.”
Although the study did provide evidence of cranberry byproducts not doing much good in helping elderly women avoid UTIs, Ocean Spray released a statement that still asserts the fruit’s advantages. According to Newsmax, Ocean Spray spokeswoman Kellyanne Dignan brought up earlier studies that hyped the benefits of cranberries, adding that the company “takes great pride” in its cranberry-based products and their health benefits.
[Featured Image by Darren McCollester/Getty Images]
Cranberries Don’t Cure UTIs After All, New Study Claims is an article from: The Inquisitr News
Does Broccoli Have Anti-Aging Powers? NMN Compound Found In Vegetable Benefits Older Mice, Study Shows
Most have probably heard at one time or another that broccoli has benefits. Some may not like the taste of broccoli, but the idea of eating greens to stay healthy is hardly a new concept. New research has now provided another reason to think about including broccoli in your diet.
In a new paper, which was published in Cell Metabolism on October 27, researchers found that supplementing older mice with a compound known as nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), which is found in broccoli, may help to slow down the aging process. According to the study, the older mice who received NMN supplementation experienced a number of benefits, such as improved vision, better liver function, higher energy levels, stronger bone density and reduced weight.
If you love broccoli (and even if you hate it) science serves up a compelling reason to eat it https://t.co/YzrUyYJpZy http://pic.twitter.com/uK9K08DG7C
— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) October 28, 2016
In addition to broccoli, NMN can also be found in cucumbers, avocados, cabbage and edamame, according to the study. Though the study was conducted with mice, Dr. Shin-ichiro Imai of the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that the research may also translate to possible benefits in humans.
“This means older mice have metabolism and energy levels resembling that of younger mice. Since human cells rely on this same energy production process, we are hopeful this will translate into a method to help people remain healthier as they age.”
As can be read in the studies’ summery, a big part of human health rests on the body’s ability to “manufacture and use energy.” As people age, cells have a lessened ability to produce energy, for reasons still unknown. Apparently, NMN may work as something of an elixir, with the authors of the study saying that it appears to help compensate for the “loss of energy production.”
It is further explained that with age, the body loses its ability to make NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide). In the past, it has been discovered that NAD is ineffective when given to mice directly. Giving the mice NMN dissolved in drinking water proved to be an effective, indirect method of solving this problem. It is explained that the NAD appeared in the bloodstream in a matter of minutes and was ultimately converted to NAD.
“We wanted to make sure that when we give NMN through drinking water, it actually goes into the blood circulation and into tissues,” Imai said in the paper. “Our data show that NMN absorption happens very rapidly.”
The researchers studied three different groups of male mice: those who were given high-doses of NMN-supplemented water, those who received a lower dose, and the final category was a control group, which did not receive any NMN. The research began when the mice were five months old and went on for a full year.
It is also explained that when given to younger mice, the benefits were not as noticeable. Dr. Jun Yoshino, who also contributed to the study, explained that the younger mice do not become “healthier young mice,” largely because their supply of the compound is still plentiful.
“NMN supplementation has no effect in the young mice because they are still making plenty of their own NMN. We suspect that the increase in inflammation that happens with aging reduces the body’s ability to make NMN and, by extension, NAD.”
The next question that many are now wondering is the issue of whether or not NMN could lead to a longer lifespan. While that may be the hypothesis, the answer will have to wait.
“Those NMN [fed] mice definitely have longer health-span – entire lifespan, we’re not sure, but if this keeps working in this way they could have a longer lifespan as well,” said Imai in an article written by Ian Johnston on The Independent.
#Broccoli may help slow the growth of #cancer cells, research suggests Sulforaphane, a compound present in broccoli contributes to this. http://pic.twitter.com/RwBSiPOXGB
— Kokilaben Hospital (@KDAHMumbai) October 19, 2016
There was, however, a question that was raised about whether or not NMN supplementation could correlate to higher risks of cancer. In the groups of mice that have been studied so far, though, there did not appear to be a difference.
“Some tumor cells are known to have a higher capability to synthesize NAD, so we were concerned that giving NMN might increase cancer incidence,” Imai said in the study. “But we have not seen any differences in cancer rates between the groups.”
More research is still clearly needed at this point, but “phase 1” of a clinical trial to study the safety and effects of NMN in humans is reportedly underway in Japan. The paper points out that “high grade NMN for human consumption” is not available commercially at this point, but there is broccoli for now.
Finding a way to stay young, find the fountain of youth and live a long life is something that many have hoped to find the answers to. If broccoli has benefits that can help people achieve these goals, it obviously wouldn’t be surprising to see the popularity of the vegetable increase — along with cucumbers and avocados for that matter.
[Featured Image by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images]
Does Broccoli Have Anti-Aging Powers? NMN Compound Found In Vegetable Benefits Older Mice, Study Shows is an article from: The Inquisitr News
AIDS ‘Patient Zero’: Gaetan Dugas’ Name Cleared As HIV Origins Traced In New Study
The so-called AIDS “Patient Zero” blamed for introducing HIV to the United States wasn’t responsible for spreading the virus after all, according to a new study published earlier in the week. The study also suggests that AIDS may have been around much earlier in North America than once thought, and in a different part of the country.
For the past three-plus decades, Canadian man Gaetan Dugas had been blamed for America’s AIDS epidemic. Speaking to researchers in the early-1980s, the flight attendant admitted to having sexual intercourse with about 250 men a year between 1979 and 1981. He was initially identified as “Patient O,” meaning someone who resided outside of California, but not necessarily the first documented case of AIDS. The “Patient Zero” moniker, however, spread through a misinterpretation of the “O” as a zero, and according to CNN, media and public interpretation led people to think Dugas was the man who brought AIDS to America, resulting in Dugas and his family being ostracized for years, even after he died in 1984.
Moving back to the present, the new study clears Gaetan Dugas as the alleged “Patient Zero,” instead maintaining that no one could be accurately pinpointed as the person who brought HIV to North America and facilitated its spread from Africa via the Caribbean.
#PatientZero Gaëtan Dugas did NOT bring HIV to the US as previously believed, new research finds: https://t.co/MiXiDWU1lB http://pic.twitter.com/triWX65RZR
— Winq Magazine (@WinqMagazine) October 27, 2016
“No one should be blamed for the spread of a virus that no one even knew about, and how the virus moved from the Caribbean to the US in New York City in the 1970s is an open question,” said University of Arizona biologist Dr. Michael Worobey, co-author of the study. “It could have been a person of any nationality. It could have even been blood products. A lot of blood products used in the United States in the 1970s actually came from Haiti.”
In order to more accurately determine the origin of AIDS and look into the “Patient Zero” mystery, the researchers used genome sequencing to analyze frozen blood samples dating back to the 1970s, including Dugas’ own blood sample. Based on what they discovered, the HIV and AIDS epidemic may have begun in 1970 in New York, more than a decade before Gaetan Dugas became a household name. It had then moved from New York to San Francisco circa 1976, with New York City serving as a “hub” for its spread to the West Coast.
As for Dugas, the genome sequencing revealed that there was no biological proof he had first transmitted HIV in America and thereby brought on the spread of AIDS. As such, the “Patient Zero” myth is incorrect, with Dugas’ genome appearing to be similar to those of patients with pre-existing strains of HIV at the time.
Dismantling the #PatientZero myth : Via @NPR: Researchers Clear 'Patient Zero' From AIDS Origin Story https://t.co/7d6C4GlnDQ
— JusticeWILLPrevail (@WaaJahK) October 27, 2016
Before New York, HIV was believed to have spread from apes to humans early in the 20th century in Africa. According to Emory University Center for AIDS Research co-director Dr. James Curran, who was not involved in the study, scientists theorized that a chimpanzee may have infected one person in sub-Saharan Africa in the early 20th century, before spreading to the Caribbean. The virus may have then hit the United States via Haiti, he added.
Dr. Curran also oversaw the CDC’s AIDS task force in 1981, and it was around that time when Dugas was found to be around the center of a network of HIV-positive gay men across America. Still, Dr. Curran maintains that the public was too quick to assume Dugas was the man who brought AIDS to the U.S.
“The CDC never said that he was Patient Zero and that he was the first person,” Dr. Curran told CNN. “In addition to the potential damage to his reputation, it was also a damage to scientific plausibility. That there would be a single-point source to start the epidemic in the United States is not very likely. It’s more likely that several people were infected.”
As noted on a report from NBC News, more than 1.2 million U.S. residents are HIV-positive, with about 50,000 new cases reported per year. And AIDS is a disease that still has no vaccine and no cure. And as medical researchers continue to work overtime in dealing with the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the debunking of the AIDS “Patient Zero” story, the posthumous clearing of Gaetan Dugas’ name, and the new findings on the disease’s origins are truly a step in the right direction.
[Featured Image by Chris Jackson/Getty Images]
AIDS ‘Patient Zero’: Gaetan Dugas’ Name Cleared As HIV Origins Traced In New Study is an article from: The Inquisitr News
jeudi 27 octobre 2016
The Middle East's First Broadway-Style Bollywood Show is Set Inside This Stunning Taj Mahal-Inspired Theater
You wouldn't be blamed for assuming we already have one. But this year the Middle East is getting it's first Bollywood stage musical. Taking place at the Rajmahal Theatre inside Bollywood Parks Dubai, the Jaan-e-Jigar show is about brothers Jaan and Jigar and a "classic story of good vs evil."
As you would expect from all things Bollywood, there will be plenty of colorful drama, singing and dancing (with impressive acrobatics too). Each day, the park will have up to 20 live shows across five stages: Rock On!!, Crossroads, Mumbai Express, Rangmanch and Stars on Steps.
The musical isn't the only thing to look forward to at the Dubai Parks and Resorts location - inside the area is a stunning 850-seat arena which has taken design inspiration from beautiful palaces and the "intricate architectural designs of india."
Bollywood Parks has also brought the cream of the crop talent over from India to entertain the millions of guests they're expecting over the next year. As well as this separately ticketed performances, there will be plenty more attractions based on the musical-themed movies that are included in the price of the admission ticket.
Spread across five zones - Bollywood Boulevard, Mumbai Chowk, Rustic Ravine, Royal Plaza and Bollywood Film Studios featuring Hall of Heroes - the experiences are based on Rock On!!, Don, Lagaan, Sholay, Dabangg, Mughal-e-Azam, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, RA.One and Krrish.
Check it out when it opens November 15. Tickets cost AED245 for a single, AED430 for multi parks and AED755 for an annual pass.
mercredi 26 octobre 2016
Lady Gaga Asks Matt LeBlanc the Ultimate Friends-Themed Would You Rather Question
Fresh off her triumphant Carpool Karaoke session with James Corden, Lady Gaga was in good spirits on The Late Late Show. The pop singer made an appearance Tuesday night alongside guests Matt LeBlanc and Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and at one point initiated an impromptu game of Would You Rather. In a brilliant Friends-themed question filled with ominous pauses, Gaga asked, "Matt, who'd you rather: Monica or Rachel?" As the audience got all riled up (and Lady Gaga did a victory dance), Matt coyly answered, "I would have me some Phoebe, she's very bendy." Not only did the answer drive the audience wild, but it's also a callback to an actual line Phoebe says in "The One Where Everyone Finds Out" while she's trying to seduce Chandler! Consider us beside ourselves.
Celebrities Who Pulled Off Secret Weddings
In Hollywood, it's hard to keep your day-to-day life private, let alone a big event, but these celebrity couples managed to pull off the ultimate trick: keeping their weddings secret. From small elopements to elaborate-yet-hidden ceremonies, everyone from Kerry Washington to Gwyneth Paltrow all exchanged vows without being caught. The latest duo to keep a wedding hush-hush was Michael Phelps and Nicole Johnson, who wed earlier this June. Keep reading for more stealth celebs, and then take a cue from them for your own elopement.
- Additional reporting by Tara Block and Aemilia Madden
26 Gifts For Someone Who Keeps Up With the Kardashians
Whether or not you're a fan of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, it's very likely that someone in your life has a schedule that revolves around Kim's sexy selfies, Kylie's lipliner secrets, and new episodes and reruns of Keeping Up With the Kardashians. If you've got someone on your holiday shopping list who always has the family on their radar, we've got 26 perfect gift ideas.
Cuban Lung Cancer Vaccine To Begin Tests In The U.S. [Video]
Lung cancer has long been a major cause of death for American citizens. But now that President Obama has lifted the embargo against Cuba and eased economic restrictions from the tiny island nation, the United States as a whole is about to benefit from it with more than just cigars.
In a report by The Buffalo News, the Roswell Park Cancer Institute has been given the go ahead by the Food and Drug Administration to begin testing the Cuban vaccine that treats lung cancer, potentially making a major advancement in the fight against the disease and possibly brining modern medicine and technology one step closer to eradicating the deadly and debilitating condition.
The Cuban vaccine is known as CIMAvax-EGF and has been proven to be somewhat effective with patients around the world. The modest results have given cancer patients and their families hope, but it is still early in the process to determine if the drug can eliminate the disease altogether.
Currently, the CIMAvax-EGF vaccine has shown to be effective by extending the lives of people afflicted with lung cancer. But as more research gets underway in the U.S., those results could potentially be amplified. Through modern research and studies, the CIMAvax-EGF drug could potentially be engineered to be more effective and that is major step in the world of medicine.
History is being made today. We’re proud to announce the launch of the 1st US clinical trial for #CIMAvax, a Cuban-made #lungcancer vaccine. http://pic.twitter.com/dGkCcWq93j
— Roswell Park (@RoswellPark) October 26, 2016
Chemotherapy and radiation for people with lung cancer has seen some successes. But most people diagnosed with lung cancer have seen a morbidly high mortality rate, thus making the disease all that more of a public health crisis over the past century.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo visited Roswell Park Cancer Institute on Wednesday and announced the commencement of the trials.
“This groundbreaking trial at Roswell Park is the result of our historic partnership with Cuba, and is a testament to New York’s storied legacy as a national leader in progress and innovation,” Governor Cuomo said in a statement released to The Buffalo News.
Too many have died from lung cancer, and #CIMAVax‘s potential, from a life-saving POV, is just what we need. #LungHealthDay http://pic.twitter.com/ZaaeMtOw0a
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) October 26, 2016
President and chief executive officer of the Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Candace Johnson, also seemed to echo the enthusiasm of the Governor and shared her expectations with the press on the lung cancer treatment that is expected to be the first of a thriving relationship between the U.S. and Cuba in regards to medical advancements.
“With this landmark clinical trial, Roswell Park, America’s first cancer center, becomes the first American institution to give CIMAvax to patients,” Johnson said. “We’re the first center to get permission to sponsor the U.S. testing of any Cuban medical therapy to bring Cuban science to the United States.”
To make this matter even more effective for Americans that suffer from lung cancer, the paired operation between Roswell Park and Cuba has been authorized by the Treasury Department to establish this joint business venture. This proves that Americans and Cubans are ready to let the past stay in the past and work together for a brighter future for all people.
Clinical trials for #CIMAvax are expected to begin within 30 days. Please visit our website for updates: https://t.co/vK81I89Qv0 #lungcancer http://pic.twitter.com/328obpY19G
— Roswell Park (@RoswellPark) October 26, 2016
The CIMAvax lung cancer treatment is something that is quite different than that of chemotherapy. Rather than attempting to kill the cancer cells directly, it seeks out a protein in the human body that signals cell growth. In effect, this process jump starts the human immune system and allows it to do the same thing, just in a more natural way, directly targeting cancer cells and thus preventing the rapid growth of those cancer cells to other organs.
To help get some perspective on lung cancer, the average survival rate is 17 percent, which accounts for all types of lung cancer. But once it spreads, that survival rate gets cut down quite dramatically. This Cuban vaccine seeks to stop that spread and allow for more time to combat the cancer in an isolated area of the body.
[Featured Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images]
Cuban Lung Cancer Vaccine To Begin Tests In The U.S. [Video] is an article from: The Inquisitr News
Meet the Dubai Women Fighting Their Way to Fitness
The first episode of this year's Fighting Fit Dubai aired tonight with 30 men and women embarking on a journey to physical and mental fitness, self defense and much more. After eight grueling weeks of training, the Red team and Blue team will show audiences what they're made of in a Fight Night showdown at Dubai's Emirates Golf Club on November 11 (so book your tickets). Catch the rest of the intense challenges, tears and tantrums in the following weeks on OSN Sport 4, but for now, you can get to know this season's ladies in the gallery.
If the series sparks your interest, learn more about the benefits of boxing today!
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The Kardashians' Makeup Artist Reveals the Secrets Behind These Famous Looks
His celebrity clientele includes the Kardashians, Jenners, Kate Beckinsale, Nicki Minaj, Hilary Duff, Shay Mitchell, Christina Milian…need we go on? And Etienne Ortega will be sharing his makeup artist expertise with beauty fans at PopCon this weekend.
"This will be my third time in Dubai and I'm so excited! I love the energy, the food, and I have a few friends here I get to see. Also PopCon is going to be such a cool experience and I can't wait to meet all beautiful people attending!" he told us.
But first the Los Angeles-based talent - who has a decade of experience - has spoken to POPSUGAR Middle East about how his top star clients achieve their flawless looks.
Read on to find out how you can see him and how to copy your favorite famous faces.
Where to find him:
Saturday, October 29, 7.30pm – 9pm
Platinum seats: AED2,000. Gold seats: AED1,000.
Etienne will be doing a full-face "ultra-glam" look. His workshop will cover contouring/highlight technique, with heavy eyes & lip makeup. During his workshop, he will talk about what inspires him to come up with certain looks for his clients, how his emotions play into the creation process and give everyone a glimpse into his vision as an artist and interacting with the crowd through the workshop.
Kuwaiti social media influencer Fatima Almomen, will collaborate with Hollywood celebrity makeup artist Etienne Ortega in a dynamic 90 minute workshop covering all things related to beauty and hair.
Get tickets at www.popcon.com
mardi 25 octobre 2016
You Need to See These Kids Staring at Prince William Like He's Made Out of the Crown Jewels
Prince William took a break from making appearances with Kate Middleton and bonding with his daughter, Princess Charlotte, on Monday to make a solo outing in Scotland. The Duke of Cambridge, who is also called the Earl of Strathearn while in Scotland, visited Stirling Castle on Oct. 24, where he met with children and servicemen to kick off his patronage of the Thin Red Line campaign for the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum, which is based in the castle. After being greeted by a group of enthusiastic kids, William dished out high-fives as he asked their plans for their half-term holidays from school. One young boy was photographed asking William for his autograph, while another looked up at him in awe. William also gave a presentation during his visit, which ended up providing the world with a hilarious photo of a man in a painting appearing to rest his hand on the royal's head. William's outing is just the latest in what is shaping up to be the royal family's best year yet.
Watch Tom Hanks Perfectly Recite His Rap From Big 28 Years Later
No human being is perfect, but Tom Hanks comes pretty close. While in Florence, Italy to promote his latest film in The Da Vinci Code franchise with director Ron Howard, Inferno, the actor and wedding crasher hopped in a video with YouTube filmmakers Wesley Chan and Philip Wang, who had one simple request for him: to recite his rap from Big. The 1988 comedy about a young boy who wakes up as an adult after wishing to be "big" at a carnival captured the hearts of many, and he was happy to oblige. Without a second of hesitation, Hanks - who sadly wasn't wearing a pumpkin suit - perfectly broke out the "shimmy, shimmy cocoa pop" lyrics. Impressive as it is, we won't be truly in awe until he performs the piano routine he did in FAO Schwarz. While we wait for that to happen, compare the original rap below with his latest rendition!
Goldie Hawn and Amy Schumer Dancing to "Formation" Is Everything You Never Knew You Needed
Amy and Goldie recently wrapped filming a movie together in Hawaii, and they clearly had fun together between takes. You have to have a Tidal subscription to see the whole thing, but you can get a 30-second preview of the goodness above now.
Stars Are Kicking Off Halloween With Sexy, Scary Costumes
Halloween is on the horizon, and celebrities have wasted no time kicking off the holiday with private parties and of course, crazy costumes. So far, we've seen Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon, and their twins decked out family style, while Amber Rose took the sexy route (unsurprisingly) with a steamy Marilyn Monroe look for her joint Halloween and birthday bash. British journalist Jemima Khan even brought some humor across the pond with her savage Melania Trump costume. Keep reading to see the costumes we've been treated to so far, and check back as we get more tricks and treats throughout the week.
15 Halloween Movies For Wimps
Halloween may be all about getting spooked, but what about those of us who like more treats than tricks? Rest assured, there are still some movies out there that will get you into the holiday spirit without giving you nightmares. Whether you want something to watch with the kids or just want to cuddle up with a blanket and a bowl of candy, here are some safer movies to watch this holiday.
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The Star of Dubai Opera's Cats the Musical Will Inspire You to Chase Your Dreams
As the star of Cats the Musical - one of the longest running musicals - it might be difficult to believe she didn't attend a prestigious performing arts school like many of the people we see on the West End and Broadway stages. But Joanna Ampil proves that talent doesn't necessary have to be channeled through drama school to make it big. The 41-year-old has been performing for 23 years and has made it to Dubai Opera's 2017 line-up (via London) after leaving the Philippines aged 17.
"I've never had any formal training from drama schools but I've had private tuition from some amazing teachers and mentors," she says. "I got into [acting] by pure accident. I actually started off as a singer. Singing was a hobby of mine.
"Miss Saigon was a major thing in my country and when the creative team came back to the Philippines to look for new cast members for their London production, I tried my luck and auditioned for a whole week complete with dancing, singing and acting. A couple of months later, they told me I was successful in my audition, then flew to London with my mom who accompanied me. The rest is history."
Joanna has also starred in another long-running musical that's coming to Dubai, Les Miserables, and it was then that the performer seemingly had doubts about her career on stage lasting.
"When I was playing the role of Eponine in Les Miserables, I decided to go to college and study PR and Marketing as a sort of fall back. I finished the course but fortunately, I never had to practice it," she explains. Well if that doesn't prove academics isn't everything....
Despite playing the lead role of Grizabella in January 16-25 in the UAE, Joanna has a confession: "As much as I love the show, I'm allergic to cats (not sure if that's helpful)!"
Thank goodness there won't be any real felines around!
Tickets start from AED275, available from www.dubaiopera.com and www.ticketmaster.ae.
You'll Need a Moment to Emotionally Recover From Adam Levine's Sweet Gesture For a Sick Fan
If you needed another reason to love Adam Levine, here it is. On Saturday, Adam made a sick 16-year-old boy's dream come true when he responded to the teen's amazing cover of Maroon 5's "She Will Be Loved" after he underwent heart surgery. The boy's named is Will Hunt, and he sang the song while in the intensive care unit of Vanderbilt Children's Hospital in Nashville. In the now-viral video, Will plays the keyboard and sings while sitting next to his dad on a hospital bed. His brother, Mac Hunt, captured the moment and shared it on Twitter on Friday writing, "Currently my 16 yr old brother is dealing with heart failure and is at Vanderbilt Hospital. Just thought I would share @Willhunt190 love u."
After getting a hold of the video, Adam reposted it to his account, and wrote, "It's hard to express with words what it feels like to know you've helped someone in this way. So instead, I'll just share. Nice job kid. :)"
It's hard to express with words what it feels like to know you've helped someone in this way. So instead, I'll just share. Nice job kid. :) http://pic.twitter.com/IuTSZPhntZ
- Adam Levine (@adamlevine) October 22, 2016
Moments later, Will excitedly responded to Adam, saying, "I can't breath oh my god. Thank you so much I am your number 1 fan. This is CRAZY."
I can't breath oh my god. Thank you so much I am your number 1 fan. This is CRAZY https://t.co/DI30v0q0ke
- Will Hunt (@Willhunt190) October 22, 2016
Honestly, the entire thing is so sweet that you might just want to grab a tissue.
Demi Lovato and John Mayer Reportedly Get Close at an LA Club
Love may be in the air for Demi Lovato. The 24-year-old "Confident" singer was spotted hanging out at Catch LA with none other than 39-year-old John Mayer on Saturday night, according to Us Weekly. While the stars arrived separately, sources say that "John had his arm around Demi and was whispering sweet nothings into her ear." No photo evidence of their encounter exists, but an insider reported that Demi "was into it," and although "they weren't making out or anything . . . she was giggling the whole time." Another source claims that the duo "chatted it up for over an hour," and that John gushed about Demi having "one of the greatest voices." Demi called it quits with Wilmer Valderrama after six years of dating earlier this year, while John famously dated Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Aniston, and Katy Perry.
lundi 24 octobre 2016
3 Words Every Sexual Assault Survivor Needs to Hear: #IBelieveYou
Sexual assault victims who come forward are often labeled as liars, sluts, and attention whores. They're actually survivors.
Barack Obama Stars in the Latest Round of "Mean Tweets," and It's Brutal
The latest edition of "Celebrities Read Mean Tweets" is here, and based on the sneak peek, it's going to be one hell of an episode. Not only does President Barack Obama return for the second time as part of his Monday night appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, but when asked if he even lifts, he responds, "Well, I lifted the ban on Cuban cigars. That's worth something." The best part, perhaps, is when he breaks out into laughter after he gets called "loud, stupid and over-hyped." We'll be adding this to the "Celebrities Read Mean Tweets" hall of fame immediately.
33 Sexy Snaps of Drake That Will Leave You Feeling Charged Up
Drake has a knack for making us swoon (and sweat) with his dreamy voice and catchy lyrics. His more recent releases like What a Time to Be Alive and "Hotline Bling" have been breaking the charts and the internet, but Drake (whose real first name is Aubrey) has proven himself to be more than just a singing and rapping Jimmy from Degrassi. His lustrous beard, charming smile, and hilarious dance moves are enough to make your heart skip a few beats, and have elevated him from Canadian hip-hop star to certified sex symbol (hello, have you seen that body?).
If you're not already smitten by Champagne Papi, then we've rounded up our favorite snaps of him looking smoking hot without even trying. Keep on scrolling to check them out, and while you're at it, grab a fan and some water - because it's about to go from 0 to 100 degrees in here.
Kim Kardashian Reveals When She'll Return to the Middle East After Being Robbed in Paris
Kim Kardashian has rescheduled her makeup masterclass after canceling her Dubai appearance following being robbed at gunpoint. The reality star's friend Mario Dedivanovic shared a poster showing the date of when she'll be returning to the Middle East in 2017, in a post on Instagram. The class will take place at The Music Hall, Zabeel Saray on Palm Jumeirah and the gift bags have already gone up $200 in value since she canceled the appearance.
He captioned the shot, "January 13th can't come fast enough! I'm so excited.#TheMasterClass. My Gift bags are currently at over $2K worth of amazing products 🙆🏼🙆🏼 im sharing all my tricks and knowledge from the past 15 years of being a working celeb makeup artist, Kim will share all her insight and knowledge too and meet and greet and photos with us can't wait! #Dubai #kimkardashian#MakeupByMario 🙏🏻💘🙏🏻💘 link in bio... If you are serious about makeup or a career on makeup this is for you."
Kim hasn't posted on social media for the last few after she is said to be taking time out of the spotlight and planning on leading a much more low-key lifestyle from now on.
Get more information about the event and book your tickets before it's too late!
IMG Worlds of Adventure Unleashed Their Haunted House Characters For This Horrible Halloween Prank
If this is anything like what the IMG Worlds of Adventure Haunted Hotel is like in Dubai, we're not sure we want anything to do with it. Movie-goers were scared out of their wits recently when monsters from the planet's largest indoor theme park were unleashed to perform a prank, just in time for Halloween. Watch the video to see how film fans were forced to watch their flick sat side-by-side with the nasty creatures who call IMG home. It's enough to make you scream!
The park has kept what exactly lives inside their hotel a big secret so horror fans can enjoy it even more when they head down to visit. Their Zombie Apocalypse will take place October 28 (but only those 15+ can experience it) and the park will be turned into a fresh crime scene and decorated in tomb stones for the occasion.
If being frightened to death is not your thing, there's also the Thriller dance to go down (and join in) at the Cartoon Network zone. Don't forget your fluorescent clothing and get ready to rave to the sounds of the DJ!
11 Shows and Movies Coming to Netflix Middle East in November
You'll want to stay in at least a few nights a week in November with these new films and shows arriving on Netflix Middle East. Check out the best of the new offerings below.
The Expanse: Season 1
Global original series.
"The Expanse" is a 10-episode epic space drama based on the international best-selling book series of the same name. The series is set two hundred years in the future, after mankind has colonized the solar system.
Date: November 3
The Crown: Season 1
Global original series.
The Crown tells the inside story of two of the most famous addresses in the world -- Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street - and the intrigues, love lives and machinations behind the great events that shaped the second half of the 20th century. Two houses, two courts, one Crown.
Date: November 4
The Ivory Game
Global original documentary.
The Ivory Game is an epic documentary feature that goes undercover into the dark and sinister underbelly of ivory trafficking. The film follows poachers in pursuit of the 'white gold' of ivory. Time is running out for the African elephants, dangerously nearing closer and closer to extinction.
Date: November 4
Dana Carvey: Straight White Male, 60
Global original standup comedy special.
Emmy Award-winning comedian and "SNL" star Dana Carvey makes quite the impression with his distinctive brand of comedy in his new, outrageously funny stand-up special filmed at the The Wilbur Theatre in Boston, MA.
Date: November 4
True Memoirs of an International Assassin
Original film.
The action comedy stars Kevin James as Sam Larson, a mild-mannered would-be author who gets mistaken for a killer-for-hire when his fictional novel about an international assassin is published as a true story. When the book is a huge success, he is suddenly kidnapped, taken out of the country, and forced into an assassination plot.
Date: November 11
Lovesick: Season 2
Original series.
The second season of Lovesick, the series formerly known as Scrotal Recall, stars Johnny Flynn, Antonia Thomas and Daniel Ings, all returning for more fun in this delightful, romantic comedy. Season two will consist of eight episodes.
Date: November 17
Colin Quinn: The New York Story
Global original stand-up comedy special.
"SNL" veteran Colin Quinn delivers a taping of his sold out off-Broadway show to Netflix for his second stand-up special. In front of a crowd of fellow locals, Quinn presents the history of New York and the different groups who shape the personality of the city.
Date: November 18
Divines
Global original film.
In a ghetto near Paris where drugs and religion reign supreme, Dounia is hungry for her share of power and success. Enlisting the help of her best friend, Maimouna, she decides to follow the footsteps of a respected dealer. When Dounia meets a young sensuous dancer, another window opens for her through which she glimpses the promise of a very different kind of life.
Date: November 18
3%: Season 1
Global original series.
A post-apocalyptic thriller set in near-future Brazil, where a select few are allowed to join a privileged society after undergoing an intense and competitive process.
Date: November 25
Michael Che Matters
Standup Comedy Special.
"SNL" Weekend Update co-anchor and former "Daily Show" correspondent, Michael Che brings down the house with his laid-back style as he tackles society's most controversial actions through his hilarious prism at the Greenpoint Terminal Warehouse in Brooklyn, New York.
November 25
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
Global original series.
Starring Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Scott Patterson and Kelly Bishop, Amy Sherman-Palladino is the creator and EP. Daniel Palladino is also an EP, writing and directing all episodes in the final season.
November 25
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