Kristen Cheoweth Joins Cast of Good Wife

Diva TalkRadio inspiration, Kristin Chenoweth will be  joining the well known drama series, The Good Wife, next season.

Just yesterday we learned Maura Tierney was coming aboard the CBS show, so the fact that Good Wife was able to round up yet another big name power player demonstrates just how well the show is doing. According to the CBS press release, Chenoweth will make her debut during the series’ September Season 4 premiere and will play “a top-of-her-game political reporter who wants to know more about the Florrick campaign and marriage.”

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Filmmaker Nora Ephron Dead At 71

The Washington Post is reporting that Nora Ephron has died after a battle with leukemia. She was 71.

Ephron was best known for her work on some of the most memorable romantic comedies in movie history, including “When Harry Met Sally…” and “Sleepless in Seattle” (she received Oscar nods for Best Screenplay on both).

Ephron began her career as a reporter for the New York Post, and later went on to pen essays for Esquire and New York magazines. She would get her first taste at screenwriting in the mid-1970s, when she ended up rewriting William Goldman’s script for “All the President’s Men” (Ephron’s husband at the time was Carl Bernstein, whose Nixon Watergate scoop was the film’s inspiration). The screenplay never ended up being used, but, as Ephron later told the Guardian, “It was a great way to learn, because Goldman was such a great screenwriter that just typing his stage directions taught me a huge amount.”

In 1983, Ephron wrote her first film, “Silkwood.” Starring Meryl Streep and directed by Mike Nichols, the movie told the true story of a woman who died in a suspicious car accident while looking into the wrongdoing at the plant she worked at (the script got Ephron her first Oscar nomination). Six years later, she wrote “When Harry Met Sally…” The rom-com, starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, is still considered a classic to this day.

Ephron’s 1998 movie, “You’ve Got Mail” — which she wrote, produced and directed — turned out to be her most financially successful, grossing $250 million at the box office.

The last film Ephron worked on was 2009′s “Julie and Julia,” which she also wrote and directed.

According to her son Jacob Bernstein, Ephron’s cause of death was pneumonia brought on by acute myeloid leukemia. She is survived by her husband, screenwriter Nicholas Pileggi, and her sons, Jacob and Max.

The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic stops by the 66th Annual Tony® Awards at the Beacon Theater in New York to talk about divas, dazzle and diabetes.

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How Much Sugar Is In a 2 Liter Bottle Of Coke?

YIKES! There are 240 grams of sugar (same carbohydrate count as 20 tbsp. of granulated sugar) in the form of sugar/glucose-fructose in a two liter bottle of Coca Cola. Can you imagine how much sugar would be in a 10 liter bottle of Coca Cola?

Soda consumption has been linked to an increased risk for heart disease and diabetes, as well as to rising rates of obesity. Recent research from the University of Bangor and Bristol suggests that drinking soda can actually trigger sweet cravings by dulling your sensitivity to sweet tastes, sparking a vicious cycle of eating sweet foods and drinks.

“As taste satisfaction levels drop; the more sweet foods are consumed,” Dr. Hans-Peter Kubis from Bangor University’s School of Sport, Health & Exercise Sciences said .

The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic is on location in Central Park, New York City to find out people’s reactions to Mayor Bloomberg’s proposed Super Size Soda ban.

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Ben & Jerry’s Introduces New Greek Yogurt for Summer

Ice cream legend Ben & Jerry’s has announced their new super-premium Greek Frozen Yogurt.

The new thick and creamy Greek Yogurt from Ben & Jerry’s has rolled out across the country. “It’s yogurt done the Ben & Jerry’s way, which results in a great tasting product first and foremost,” said Paul Szalkucki, Director of the company’s Research and Development team. “As things heat up around the country, this is the perfect refreshing treat with a whole lotta taste.”

In addition to chocolate, the Pints of the Greek Frozen Yogurt are available in four flavors which include:
Strawberry Shortcake – Strawberry Greek Frozen Yogurt with Shortbread Pieces
Raspberry Fudge Chunk – Raspberry Greek Frozen Yogurt with Fudge Chunks
Banana Peanut Butter – Banana Greek Frozen Yogurt with Peanut Butter Swirls
Blueberry Vanilla Graham – Blueberry & Vanilla Greek Frozen Yogurt with Graham Cracker Swirls.

Need help staying on track with your health goals while enjoying summer fun? Check out the happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic‘s newest video at the 10th annual Big Apple Barbecue Block Party in New York City.

Meet Mr. Divabetic on the red carpet at the American Diabetes Association Exp in Pittsburgh, PA and New York, NY and the Taking Control Of Your Diabetes Conference in Austin, TX in Fall 2012.#bbq

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Cher Working on A Musical Of Her Life

Hot on the heels of reading the news of The Spice Girls turning their lives into a muscial, we now find out that our favorite diva, Cher, is working on a musical based on her life story and incorporating her songs.

On Twitter, Cher spoke of the musical as one of her ongoing projects amid a series of grammatical leaps. One tweet somewhat cryptically said, “Prods. R writing mucial now about my life with my music,” and another added, “I’m help.2 write cause i was there & know stories that no1 knows but me! I hope it happens!”

The singer also described a structure that included three versions of herself, one up through the “Sonny & Cher” years, another up to her “Believe” tour in the ’00s and a third in present day.

Cher admitted to having Broadway in mind in another tweet, in which she also cautioned, “IT’S A VERY SLOW PROCESS! been working on it quite a while now.”

The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic stops by the 66th Annual Tony® Awards at the Beacon Theater in New York to talk about divas, dazzle and diabetes.

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Jeopardy! Host Alex Trebek Recovering After Heart Attack

TV game show king Alex Trebek is out of jeopardy and itching to return home following a mild heart attack this weekend, his spokeswoman said.

“Alex is up and about and in good spirits while doctors complete their testing at Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute,” Paula Askanas, his publicist said in a statement to the Daily News.

“He has been moved to a regular room today and looks forward to returning home as soon as his doctors give their approval,” she said. “Thank you for your kind wishes for Alex’s speedy recovery.”

Trebek, 71, was hospitalized Saturday and subjected to further testing Sunday, his reps said.

They said the trivia titan is expected to fully recover and be back on the “Jeopardy!” set when taping for the 29th season starts next month.

Trebek has hosted his quiz show since 1984 and recently said he might retire after he completes three decades.

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Spice Girls Musical Coming To Broadway?

The Spice Girls are back! The fab-u-lous 5 recently announced details of a musical based on their songs – a tale of fame and female friendship that will open  in the fall.

The music of the 1990s “girl power” group is being revived in “Viva Forever,” which tells the story of four friends whose bond is tested when their band enters a TV talent show.

The Spice Girls said they were delighted with the show, which is produced by Judy Craymer, the woman behind world conquering ABBA musical “Mamma Mia.”

“It’s better than we could ever have imagined,” said Melanie “Sporty Spice” Chisholm of the show, written by ultra-cool comedian Jennifer Saunders, who co-created TV sitcom “Absolutely Fabulous.” (We’re loving it, already!)

“They sing it better than us,” added Melanie Brown, the band’s “Scary Spice.

They were joined by Band members Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell (our favorite Spice Girl) and Victoria Beckham – also known as Baby, Ginger and Posh – for a media launch in the grand neo-Gothic hotel where the video for their 1996 No. 1 hit “Wannabe” was filmed.

The band’s outsized personalities and Halliwell’s Union Jack dress made them icons of 1990s “Cool Britannia,” and they sold 75 million records around the world.

Beckham said the show would “be introducing a whole new generation to Girl Power: as reported by Jill Lawless.

The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic stops by the 66th Annual Tony® Awards at the Beacon Theater in New York to talk about divas, dazzle and diabetes.

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Can Eating Dessert For Breakfast Help You Lose Weight?

It sounds too good to be true, but a group of scientists reckon they’ve figured out how to prevent weight-gain and food cravings – and it involves adding a cookie or a slice of cake to your breakfast.

Researchers from Tel Aviv University’s Wolfson Medical Center in Israel believe that dieters would have less trouble fighting off pesky hunger pangs throughout the day if they ate a carbohydrate-rich, protein-packed breakfast – with a helping of dessert.

During the study, researchers enlisted the help of 200 (non-diabetic) obese adults who were split into two groups.

One group was asked to follow a low-carbohydrate diet including a 304-calorie breakfast containing a total of 10g of carbs.

The second group were given a 600-calorie breakfast with 60g carbs and a small ‘sweet’, such as chocolates, cookies, a slice of cake or a doughnut.

Both breakfasts from the two groups included protein-rich foods like egg whites, tuna, cheese and low-fat milk. However, second group (who followed the ‘dessert breakfast’) consumed an extra 15g of protein than the first group.

Although both groups had lost 33 pounds at the study’s halfway point (around 15.1kg per person) – those following the low-carb diet, regained 22 pounds during the final four months of the study compared to the ‘dessert for breakfast’ group who regained an average of 15 pounds.

Furthermore, participants who ate dessert for breakfast also noted a reduction in hunger pangs (caused by a dip in ghrelin levels – or the ‘hunger hormone’) and sugary food cravings. The low-carb dieters, however, did not report a change in either of these factors.

Those who ate dessert for breakfast also found it easier to stick to calorie requirements throughout the day.

“The goal of a weight loss diet should be not only weight reduction but also reduction of hunger and cravings, thus helping prevent weight regain,” said study author, Daniela Jakubowicz in a statement.

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Jessica Simpson’s Meltdown Over Shedding The Pounds

Jessica Simpson made headlines for doing exactly what she was supposed to do while pregnant – gain weight.

Now that she’s given birth, new reports say the singer is seriously stressing out over hermultimillion dollar contract with Weight Watchers and the pressure to meet her 50 pound weight-loss goal.

In Touch magazine reports the 31-year-old singer hasn’t wasted any time when it comes to shedding the baby weight — and has already made five trips to the gym in two weeks.

“She is as focused and determined as ever,” the singer’s trainer, Harley Pasternak, told the magazine.

Jessica’s weight has always been heavily scrutinized by the media — from when shewhittled her body down to play Daisy Duke in the 2005 movie “The Dukes of Hazzard,” to the “mom jeans” incident in 2009, in which an unflattering pair of high-waisted jeans sparked international discussion and ridicule of the singer for gaining a few pounds.

Even her estimated 40-to-50-pound weight gain during her pregnancy drew criticism, but the singer chose not to let comments about her body bother her. In April, a month before she gave birth, she took to Twitter, letting fans know they should pick up her nude Elle magazine cover before it was too late:

“Last chance to see me “fat” aka PREGNANT on the cover of Elle I loved this shoot, only on stands for a few more days!!!”

With the constant attention on Simpson’s body, it’s no surprise she’s reportedly stressed about trying to lose a rumored 50 pounds in just five months.

“She’s so emotional. She doesn’t want to leave her baby. Sometimes she just starts crying. It’s hard for her,” a friend of Simpson’s told In Touch of the multiple trips to the gym in recent weeks.

Simpson can at least take comfort in knowing she’s not alone on the journey back to the body she once had. Fellow new mommy Hilary Duff is also taking a healthy approach to weight loss, telling Us Weekly, “I’m working hard and I’m doing everything I can to lose the weight the right way.”

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