Think you don’t have what it takes to run a marathon? Well, Claire Lomas may have to argue with you on that one. In 2007, a horse riding accident paralyzed Clair from the chest down. After five years of sitting in a wheelchair, unable to walk or even stand on her own, Clair received a bionic suit that miraculously enabled her to get back on her two feet.

Fast forward a few months later, and Clair is setting out to…Read full post

“I can’t yet pose for any magazine. I wish I could. There are a lot of magazines that are still sort of…that only cater to a certain demographic and only put certain people on their covers. And that’s fine – I never lose hope that one day certain big magazines can broaden their exposure of what is an American face.

“For the love of God, we have a Black president! That should’ve set the tone on a lot of things…Read full post

Who is Derek Hough’s favorite star? His mother! So With Mother’s Day just around the corner, the Dancing with the Stars celebrity shared a dance with his mother on DerekHough.com, along with this sweet tribute:

I love my Mom Marrian, so much and want to especially wish her a happy almostMother’s Day!
My mother is an incredibly gifted artist with a creative mind. She introduced me to the arts and was always so encouraging. Even if I did something terrible, she drove…Read full post

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Vidal Sassoon, the legendary hair stylist and trendsetter, has passed away. He reportedly died from a long and courageous battle with leukemia. He was 84 years old.

Sassoon transformed the way women cared for their hair, changing the beauty industry entirely from the moment he opened his first salon in 1954. He will forever be remembered not only creating the modern bob haircut, but for turning a trade into the profound profession hairstyling is today.

“He changed the…Read full post

Whether you’re ready or not, bikini season is upon us! While it’s tempting to fall victim to crazy crash diets or swear off eating for the next 3 weeks, that’s not very realistic and it’s certainly not healthy. Remember, it’s not all about having the best bikini body on the beach, it’s about feeling confident and proud of your body!

But of course, we all want to look our best, and Lauren Conrad has it covered. She just shared…Read full post

Victoria’s Secret Angels Candice Swanepoel, Erin Heatherton, Lindsay Ellingson and the newest angel to get her wings, Toni Garrn, announce their picks for Sexiest Lips, Sexiest Hair, Sexiest Eyes, Sexiest Actress, etc. in their ‘What is Sexy in 2012′ video above!

It’s fun and cute, and definitely spot-on with some of their choices! See who they picked for Sexiest Mom, Sexiest Smile, Sexiest Sense of Humor and more!

Is your desk job wreaking havoc on your weight loss goals? Aside from the health issues of a sedentary job in itself, there are a number of ways your job could be making it difficult to lose weight, starting with the afternoon slump.

Chances are, 2 or 3-o-clock rolls around and you find yourself in search of the nearest caffeine or sugar fix, no matter how many calories are in it. Instead of reaching for a candy bar, energy drink,…Read full post

The President of the United States has officially announced his support of same-sex marriage, just hours after North Carolina adopted a constitutional amendment banning it. His affirmation does not change any laws; in fact, he still believes it should be left in the hands of the states.

Here’s some of what President Obama said in his interview with ABC News’ Robin Roberts:

“I have to tell you that over the course of several years as I have talked…Read full post

Having trouble losing weight? It may not be your fault.

Unfortunately, it’s not just the type of foods we eat that can hurt our chances of losing weight, it’s how the food is treated…even food that is suppose to be healthy.

Study after study suggests that chemicals in our diet play a big role in the weight issues of our nation. The recent CDC prediction that 43% of Americans will be obese by 2030 makes it more important than…Read full post

What do Katy Perry, Miranda Kerr and other hot celebrities snack on to stay slim and trim? From spinach to dark chocolate, here are some favorite slimming foods of Hollywood’s hottest!

Katy Perry starts her mornings off right with scrambled eggs. Eggs are full of protein which helps you stay full longer than carbohydrates, as well at vitamin B12 which helps boost metabolism and burn fat.

Jamie Pressly opts for spinach when it comes to sides and salads….Read full post