Bonnie Sher: Broadway, Blood Sugars and the Brat Pack!

Bonnie Sher sings, dances, lights up the stage and is living with type 1 diabetes. She’s a truly a ‘DIVA-betic.’  She will grace the stage at Stage 72 at Triad on Sunday, April 14, 2013 peforming her new show,  MOMENTS.

On stage Bonnie celebrates over four decades of a career which spans TV, film, stage & recording. Her band is pretty magical, too, with Musical Director Mario Sprouse on piano, Marshal Rosenberg on percussion & Grammy Award-winner, Wayne Cobham on trumpet.

Bonnie was diagnosed with diabetes at age at 16 and started working with the late Sammy Davis, Jr. when she was 17. Bonnie had the good fortune to be the protégé of the late Sammy Davis, Jr., which provided her with the incredible opportunity of working clubs & engagements around the world for over twenty years, until his death.

Bonnie Sher is no stranger to the stage, starting her career as a child touring in The Sound of Music with Theodore Bikel & Florence Henderson. The old Cotton Club was the venue for High Tea, an acclaimed Off-Broadway musical in which she starred opposite of legendary Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Famer, LaVern Baker. Bonnie made her television debut as a teen on “The Barbara McNair Show” & continued to work on several TV shows including a role opposite Billy Crystal on “Soap,” while training with comedy legend Phil Foster.

In addition to her work as a singer, actress & recording artist, Bonnie has always found time to work for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation as a spokesperson & has served on the Board of Directors of Calvary Hospital Golf & Tennis Classic Benefit for their cancer hospice. She was also the Program Director for Hearts & Voices, a volunteer organization that provided musical entertainment for AIDS patients in seven New York City Hospitals.

On Sunday, April 14th at 3pm, Bonnie Sher will grace the stage at Stage 72 at Triad, sharing her magical voice. MOMENTS is Bonnie’s celebration of four decades in TV, film, stage & recording. Her band is pretty magical, too, with Musical Director Mario Sprouse on piano, Ratzo Harris on bass, Marshal Rosenberg on percussion & Grammy Award-winner, Wayne Cobham on trumpet.

LISTEN NOW: Diabetes Roundtable podcast Inspired by Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb featuring news on divas, drinking and diabetes http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2013/04/09/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-kathie-lee-and-hoda

Serve, Taste or Trash! Food Game at NYC’s Easter Parade

Meet the happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic at the Taking Control Of Your Diabetes Conference & Health Fair in Savannah, GA on Saturday, May 18, 2013. For more details visit: www.divabetic.org 

Bonnie Sher Is An Entertainer To Watch!

Bonnie Sher sings, dances, lights up the stage and holds the room in her hands. And why not, she learned from the master himself – the late Sammy Davis, Jr. For many years, Bonnie had the good fortune to be the protégé of the late Sammy Davis, Jr., which provided her with the incredible opportunity of working clubs & engagements around the world for over twenty years, until his death.

Bonnie Sher is no stranger to the stage, starting her career as a child touring in The Sound of Music with Theodore Bikel & Florence Henderson. The old Cotton Club was the venue for High Tea, an acclaimed Off-Broadway musical in which she starred opposite of legendary Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Famer, LaVern Baker. Bonnie made her television debut as a teen on “The Barbara McNair Show” & continued to work on several TV shows including a role opposite Billy Crystal on “Soap,” while training with comedy legend Phil Foster.

Bonnie began her recording career under the wings of songwriting pair, the Late Jack Keller (“Venus in Blue Jeans,” “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool”) & the Late Bob Russell (“Crazy He Calls Me,” “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore”) who wrote two songs for her, “Façade” & “It’ll Break Your Heart.” Both songs were recorded & featured in motion pictures . She also starred in Arch Oboler’s recently re-released 3-D cult film, Domo Arigato.

In addition to her work as a singer, actress & recording artist, Bonnie has always found time to work for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation as a spokesperson & has served on the Board of Directors of Calvary Hospital Golf & Tennis Classic Benefit for their cancer hospice. She was also the Program Director for Hearts & Voices, a volunteer organization that provided musical entertainment for AIDS patients in seven New York City Hospitals.

On Sunday, April 14th at 3pm, Bonnie Sher will grace the stage at Stage 72 at Triad, sharing her magical voice. MOMENTS is Bonnie’s celebration of four decades in TV, film, stage & recording. Her band is pretty magical, too, with Musical Director Mario Sprouse on piano, Ratzo Harris on bass, Marshal Rosenberg on percussion & Grammy Award-winner, Wayne Cobham on trumpet.

LISTEN NOW: Diabetes Roundtable podcast Inspired by Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb featuring news on divas, drinking and diabetes http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2013/04/09/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-kathie-lee-and-hoda

Serve, Taste or Trash! Food Game at NYC’s Easter Parade

Meet the happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic at the Taking Control Of Your Diabetes Conference & Health Fair in Savannah, GA on Saturday, May 18, 2013. For more details visit: www.divabetic.org 

Carrie Underwood Lights Up the Grammy Awards Stage

Divabetic – Carrie Underwood

“Baby, you’re a Firework .. Come on, let your colors burst,” sings Katy Perry but it seems like Carrie Underwood‘s carrying the tune judging from her dress at the Grammys.

When Carrie Underwood walked the 2013 Grammys red carpet, many thought her Roberto Cavalli gown to be “understated and elegant.”

When she hit the stage for her big performance, however, her dress was anything but. The “American Idol” alum walked on stage in a giant silver ball gown by THEIA that resembled an oversized prom dress. Within minutes, the iceberg of a garment lit up: The four and a half foot-wide skirt was acting as a projector screen, with flickering colors and designs projected onto it from beyond the stage.

As one Twitter commenter noted, there was a giant Power Point presentation taking place on Carrie’s dress. The whole thing was just asking to be made into a GIF.

See photos of the light show below. Do you think the light-up concept was cool or silly?

Classic Diabetes Myth Busters 1.0:

Let’s Talk About Sex!  Here’s a sneak peak of  Divabetic’s upcoming ‘Love On A Two Way Street’ free outreach program focused on ‘Sexual Health & Diabetes’ and presented at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital on Sat., Feb, 9, 2013

TUNE IN: Free to Diabetes Roundtable podcast Inspired by Rihanna with guests: Neva White DNP, CRNP, CDE, Connie Frazier RD, CDE, Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, author Elsie Spruill, poet Lorraine Brooks, hairstylist and makeup artist Charlene Wilson, Mama Rose Marie and Allison from Jersey City, NJ living with diabetes http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2013/01/08/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-rihanna

Basics In Diabetes Pattern Management – Divabetic

Experience Mr. Divabetic’s wellness with a wow programming in Tucson, AZ, Santa Clara, CA, Philadelphia, PA, Savannah, GA and Bethesda, MD in 2013. Get more details at www.divabetic.org

Christina Aguilera’s AMA Performance Proves She’s Lost Her X-Factor

Christina Aguilera proved why her career is in a nose dive with her underwhelming performance at the American Music Awards. Next stop, Altantic City?  Christina’s cleavage alone could have stopped the show in the plunging neckline piece but most of us watching were hoping to hear her pipes!!  Unfortunately her performance featuring Pitbull on the track Feel This Moment included an awkward, rocky routine from her dancers who had  the words ‘Freak’ and ‘Queen’ labelled on their heads.

While Christina disappointed many ‘diva’ fans on stage,  Pink left us screaming for more!  For those who thought Pink couldn’t possibly top her 2010 Grammy Awards performance of “Glitter In The Air”–where she performed upside down, suspended in mid-air, and nearly naked–the feisty singer did a good job of taking it to the next level with her amazing performance of the song “Try.”

 Pink and her equally talented male counterpart dancer, Colt Prattes, did a remarkable job of re-creating the entire “Try” video, which the star has noted is her “favorite video ever.” The performance–which likely took numerous takes during the making of the video to accomplish–was completed flawlessly on stage. Pink performs a remarkable upside-down balancing act on Prattes’s shoulders, as well as completes a round of intensely athletic “fighting sequence” movements, all without barely smudging her rainbow-colored makeup.  The dance progresses to a climactic moment where the pair throw each other into furniture while flames flicker in the background…only to rise up and, presumably, try again. AWESOME!!

Mr Divabetic shares a Behind-the-Scene look at presenting diabetes education with DAZZLE at the ADA Expo in Pittsburgh, PA for the past five years

TUNE IN: Free Diabetes Podcast Inspired by Chaka Khan celebrating National Diabetes Awareness Month with guests: Constance Brown-Riggs MSEd, RD, CDE, Pam Butler MS, CDE, Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, cookbook author Holly Clegg, Mama Rose Marie and Ginger Vieira, from Burlington, VT living with type 1 diabetes

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/11/13/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-chaka-kahn
See Mr. Divabetic‘s nutrition game, Serve, Taste or Trash! You must decide which one you’d serve, which one you’d taste and which one you’d trash.

Before you decide to “trash” a veggie for good, why not try to eat it raw? Raw veggies can be more appetizing than their cooked counterparts to people who aren’t crazy about vegetables. The flavors of raw veggies can be milder than those of cooked ones.

See Mr. Divabetic live in Tucson, AZ, Santa Clara, CA, Philadelphia, PA, Savannah, GA and Bethesda, MD in 2013. Get more details at www.divabetic.org 

Nicki Minaj And Taylor Swift to Rock American Music Awards

Queen Barbz aka Divabetic’s October Diva Inspiration, Nicki Minaj  is ready to get all dolled up for the stage!

Nicki Minaj is set to perform at the 40th Annual American Music Awards on Nov. 18, organizers announced Wednesday. She’s in good company: Other acts who’ll also be taking the stage include Taylor Swift andLinkin Park.

All three will be doing double duty, as they’re also up for various awards that night.

Minaj dominates all nominees with four nods apiece. (She tied with Rihanna.) Swift is up for Favorite Female Country Artist, while Linkin Park is in the running for Favorite Alternative Rock Artist.

TUNE IN: Free Diabetes ‘PINK FRIDAY’ Podcast Inspired by Nicki Minaj saluting Breast Cancer Survivors living with diabetes and  raising awareness for Domestic Violence with guests: Connie Frazier RD, CDE, Kathy Gold RN, CDE, Catherine Schuller, Connie Elder, Mama Rose Marie and Leola C., from Grand Rapids, MI living with type 1 diabetes http://ning.it/PUQy9B

See Mr. Divabetic’s nutrition game, Serve, Taste or Trash!  You must decide which one you’d serve, which one you’d taste and which one you’d trash.

Before you decide to “trash” a veggie for good, why not try to eat it raw? Raw veggies can be more appetizing than their cooked counterparts to people who aren’t crazy about vegetables. The flavors of raw veggies can be milder than those of cooked ones.

Look who’s on the red tomato carpet with Mr. Divabetic at Plus Night Out -NYC

Meet Mr. Divabetic on his quest to glamorize good health at the American Diabetes Association’s Diabetes Expo in Pittsburgh, PA  and the Taking Control Of  Your Diabetes Conferences & Health Fairs in San Diego, CA.

Nicki Minaj Leads American Music Award Nominations

Divabetic’s October Diabetes Roundtable’s Diva Inspiration, Nicki Minaj and R&B star Rihanna led nominations for the American Music Awards with four apiece edging out stiff competition from pop sensations Justin Bieber and One Direction.

Nicki Minaj scored two nominations for her album “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded” in both the pop/rock and rap/hip hop categories this year, as well as a nomination for favorite rap artist, alongside Drake and American newcomer Tyga.

Rihanna, 24, was nominated in the top category – artist of the year – where she will compete with Bieber, Katy Perry, pop-rockers Maroon 5 and Canadian rapper Drake.

She also won nods for female soul/R&B artist and album for “Talk That Talk,” and will battle Minaj, 29, in the female pop/rock artist category.

TUNE IN: Diabetes Roundtable Goes PINK! Mr. Divabetic salutes Breast Cancer Survivors living with diabetes featuring the Charlie’s Angels of Outreach, Catherine Schuller, Connie Elder and Mama Rose Marie. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/10/09/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-nicki-minaj

REGISTER NOW:  Don’t miss our largest free diabetes outreach event of the year, Divabetic – Makeover Your Diabetes,  promoting a diva attitude for living well with diabetes. Our goal is to make every woman feel more beautiful inside and out through the help of a team of certified diabetes educators, registered dietitians, and beauty and fashion experts.

Saturday, October 13, 2012, 11 AM – 4 PM

Jefferson Alumni Hall , First Floor Eakins Lounge 10th and Locust Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19107

FREE ADMISSION

Register: 1-800-JEFF-NOW

Look who’s on the red tomato carpet with Mr. Divabetic at Plus Night Out -NYC

Meet Mr. Divabetic on his quest to glamorize good health at Divabetic – Makeover Your Diabetes outreach event in Philadelphia, PA, the American Diabetes Association’s Diabetes Expo in Pittsburgh, PA  and the Taking Control Of  Your Diabetes Conferences & Health Fairs in San Diego, CA and Austin, TX.

The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic plays his nutrition game, Serve, Taste or Trash! with the vendors and patrons at Central Farm Market in Bethesda, MD. You might be surprised by the results.http://youtu.be/OgeIVhmiEAo

For sponsorship opportunities and upcoming outreach event details visit:  www.divabetic.org and Divabetic’s Facebook’s Group and Fan pages.

Brazilian Fans Are Wild for Taylor Swift

Showing some love to her Brazilian fans, Divabetic’s Diva Inspiration for September,  Taylor Swift gave a captivating performance in Rio de Janeiro. The “Mean” singer played a hit-laden set for the sold out crowd, and even invited some members of the audience to join her on stage. After the gig, Taylor headed out to a gourmet restaurant nearby where she signed autographs and posed for pictures with a few lucky fans.

In related news, Swift’s kiss off anthem “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” has topped the Billboard Singles chart for the third week in a row.

Did you know Taylor Swift‘s smash song “Fifteen”  from the Fearless CD  can actually help you manage your diabetes like a diva?! Yes, it’s true. Taylor’s hit can help remind you to use the ‘Rule of 15′ for treating low blood sugars.

If your blood glucose is 70 mg/dL (3.9mmol/L) or below, use the rule of 15 to treat hypoglycemia.

• Treat with 15 grams of carbohydrate
• Check blood glucose in 15 minutes

If your blood glucose is still less than 70mg/dL, eat another 15 grams of carbohydrate and re-check blood glucose in 15 minutes. Repeat as needed until blood glucose is in goal range.

These items contain 15 grams of carbohydrate: Glucose tablets (3 five-gram tablets or 4 gram tablets), Tube of glucose gel, 4 ounces fruit juice, 4 ounces sugar sweetened soda pop and/or 5 Life Savers.

Free Diabetes Podcast inspired by Taylor Swift features a frank, fashion forward discussion on a the shocking diet trend called ‘diabulimia’ that has young women living with type 1 diabetes skipping or shortchanging their insulin to lose weight and risk a coma and an early death.  Plus, a Country Food Aisle Face-Off, Mother Your Diabetes tips, Dining Out With A Dietitian at BBQ, Makeover In An Minute advice and and our first ‘disaster film insipred Diabetes Numerology Game. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/09/11/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-mystery-diva

 Look who’s on the red tomato carpet with Mr. Divabetic at Plus Night Out -NYC

Meet Mr. Divabetic on his quest to glamorize good health at Divabetic – Makeover Your Diabetes outreach event in Philadelphia, PA, the American Diabetes Association’s Diabetes Expo in Pittsburgh, PA  and the Taking Control Of Your Diabetes Conferences & Health Fairs in San Diego, CA and Austin, TX.

For sponsorship opportunities and event details visit:  www.divabetic.org and Divabetic’s facebook pages.

The Spice Girls Are Back!

Move over  Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps,  The Spice Girls are back.

The group performed at the Closing Ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics, running through a medley of hits that included “Wannabe” (natch) and “Spice Up Your Life.”

They arrived on the big stage in five separate black cabs, or hackney carriages.

A number of news reports had placed the group as the final act of the widely anticipated event, which had been billed as a grand celebration of British pop music. They were not the finale of the show, however, as Muse, Queen and a host of other acts followed their fun performance. The Who ended the evening with a strong set.

London’s boy band of the moment, One Direction, also performed, charming their way through “What Makes You Beautiful.” Russell Brand sang “I Am The Walrus,” Fatboy Slim DJ’d and John Lennon appeared in a video exclusively remastered by Yoko Ono. Lennon’s performance of “Imagine” was an inspired moment and a true highlight of the evening.

LISTEN NOW: Free Diabetes Podcast Inspired by Katy Perry  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/07/10/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-katy-perry

What are you eating this summer? The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic talks to everyday people about their healthy appetites at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA.

Meet Mr. Divabetic on the red TOMATO carpet in Phildelphia, PA, the American Diabetes Association Expo in Pittsburgh, PA and the Taking Control Of Your Diabetes Conference in San Diego, CA and Austin, TX in Fall 2012. For more glitter, games and glucose advice visit: www.divabetic.org

 

Jennifer Hudson sings ‘I Will Always Love You’

Jennifer Hudson sings a loving “I Will Always Love You’ as a tribute to Whitney Houston.