Oops, Britney Spears Did it Again!!

Brtiney Makes The Big Bucks!

Britney Spears is the top-earning female artist of 2012 thanks to sales of her latest album, “Femme Fatale,” a spot on Fox’s “The X Factor” and hefty endorsements and Elizabeth Arden fragrances.

Spears is ranked as the highest-paid performer on Forbes’ “Top-Earning Women in Music” list this year. Spears earned $58 million from May 2011 to May 2012. That was shy of the $64 million she made in 2010, but it was still enough to beat out the No. 2 contender, Taylor Swift.

“Britney has an electricity that connects with audiences on screen and off,” music attorney Lori Landew, who helped sign Spears to her first record deal, told Forbes, “and it is that intangible quality that always seems to leave her fans, old and new, breathless.”

Where does all the money come from?

In May, Spears inked a $15 million deal to judge “The X Factor.” She is also in talks tosign on for Season 3. As of May 2011, Spears’ “Curious” was one of the top-selling celebrity perfumes of all-time with more than 10 million bottles sold.

Spears, who suffered a very public breakdown in 2008, has certainly solidified her comeback. These days, she focuses on work and avoids the prying eye of the media. “I guess I’ve been under the microscope so long that I don’t even pay attention to the nonsense anymore,” she told Elle magazine for the October issue. ”I gave up getting upset about things people make up about me a long time ago.”

TUNE IN: Free Diabetes Podcast Inspired by Anne Hathaway  with guests: Neva White DNP, CRNP, CDE, Cheryl Marco CDE, Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, author Dr. Beverly S. Adler,  Mama Rose Marie and Lorraine from Long Island, NY living with diabetes

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/12/11/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-anne-hathaway

Mr. Divabetic plays his nutrition game, Serve, Taste or Trash! in Central Park

The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic rolls out the red tomato carpet at the 68th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.

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 

What’s Jessica Simpson’s Favorite ‘Cheat Day’ Food?

Jessica Simpson knows how to make the most of a cheat day.

The Weight Watchers spokeswoman – expecting baby no. 2 – went all-out at a December 2 birthday lunch for BFF CaCee Cobb, 35.

PHOTOS: Jessica’s first pregnancy

“Jessica ordered a grilled cheese sandwich with onion rings,” a fellow diner at the Polo Lounge in Beverly Hills tells Us Weekly.

As her friends toasted Cobb with cocktails, the mom to Maxwell, 7 months — who has yet to confirm her pregnancy — waved off her usual white sangria.

“Guess what?” she told her server, with a smile. “I’m drinking ginger ale!”

In anticipation of the baby’s arrival, Simpson, 32, and fiance Eric Johnson, 33, are in nesting mode: A source says they just made an offer on a house in L.A.’s luxe Hidden Hills!

Mr. Divabetic plays his nutrition game, Serve, Taste or Trash! in Central Park

TUNE IN: Free Diabetes Podcast Inspired by Anne Hathaway  with guests: Neva White DNP, CRNP, CDE, Cheryl Marco CDE, Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, author Dr. Beverly S. Adler,  Mama Rose Marie and Lorraine from Long Island, NY living with diabetes

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/12/11/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-anne-hathaway

The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic rolls out the red tomato carpet at the 68th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.

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 

12 Divas Of Christmas: Katy Perry

12 Divas Of Christmas

Our seventh DIVA of Christmas is singer, songwriter and musician Katy Perry who became a pop music sensation after experiencing a string of disappointments before getting her big break. Known for her over-the-top fashions, quirky stage props, and catchy songs, Katy Perry has fun playing the “DIVA” and so can you this holiday season!

Let Katy Perry inspire you to indulge more in the fashions and decorations and less in the salty, sugary foods.

ON THE SHOW:  Mr. Divabetic hosts this thirty minute whirlwind of information, inspiration and independent divas, which includes a hot topic debate on New York City Mayor Bloomberg’s Super Size Soda Ban, a Food Aisle Face-off between Lemonade and Sweet Ice Tea, a menu review of healthy dining choices at California Pizza Kitchen, a Wack or Wow style review and a Mother Your Diabetes commentary.  Guests include Judi Wilcox RD, CDE of Hollywood, FL, Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, BSN, CDE of Atlanta, GA, Debra Norman RN, CDE of Los Angeles, CA, and Divabetic’s Mama Rose Marie. The program’s special guest is Betty J. of Philadelphia, PA, who checks in to share her from diabetes diagnosis to diva story.

LISTEN NOW: 12 Divas of Christmas: Katy Perry by DivaTalkRadio  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/07/10/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-katy-perry

Mr. Divabetic plays his nutrition game, Serve, Taste or Trash! in Central Park

TUNE IN: Free Diabetes Podcast Inspired by Anne Hathaway  with guests: Neva White DNP, CRNP, CDE, Cheryl Marco CDE, Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, author Dr. Beverly S. Adler,  Mama Rose Marie and Lorraine from Long Island, NY living with diabetes

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/12/11/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-anne-hathaway

The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic rolls out the red tomato carpet at the 68th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.

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 

Justin Bieber Releases ‘Beauty and a Beat’ video featuring Nicki Minaj

Canadian pop recording artist Justin Bieber released an official music video for his song “Beauty and a Beat” featuring Divabetic’s October Diva Inspiration, Nicki Minaj on his YouTube channel. The music video is shot in a documentary style, and revolves around a pool party at Raging Waters in San Dimas, California.

The music video begins with thirty-seconds worth of footage from Bieber’s personal camera. The rest of the video consists of Bieber hanging out at a large pool party at Raging Waters. For most of the music video, Bieber is directing a hand-held camera. The last forty-five seconds consists of behind the scene footage of the music video. The last shot is of Justin Bieber filming himself as he rides down a long slide at Raging Waters.

The song “Beauty and a Beat” features rapper Nicki Minaj and it is the third single from his most recent studio album, “Believe”. The album was released on June 15 via Island Records/RBMG and it debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.

TUNE IN: Free Diabetes ‘PINK’ 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 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.

Let’s Dance: US Goes Wild for Gangnam Style!

Gangnam Style really is everywhere lately! Last week, rapper PSY made an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to show The X Factor judge Britney Spears how to perform his signature moves, and tonight, Gangnam Style took center stage for a sketch during Saturday Night Live‘s season premiere

Gangnam Style (강남 스타일) is a 2012 dance pop single written and performed by Korean pop singer Park Jae Sung, better known by his stage name PSY. Since the release of the song and its highly entertaining music video in mid-July 2012, the video has gained more than 8 million views in the span of two weeks and spawned numerous parodies and copycat dance videos on YouTube.

The song “Gangnam Style” was written and recorded as the title single of the sixth studio album PSY 6 (Six Rules), Part 1 by Korean singer PSY, who is best known for his quick-witted sense of humor and comical dance moves. The song was released on July 15th, 2012, along with the music video which made its online debut via PSY’s official YouTube channel on the same day.

Register now for our upcoming ’Divabetic – Makeover Your Diabetes’ - our largest diabetes outreach event of the year promoting a diva attitude for living well with diabetes.

‘Divabetic – Makeover Your Diabetes’, mixes free beauty and fashion services, a Plus Size fashion show and music with interactive diabetes education in a fun, comfortable setting to broaden the appeal of diabetes educational outreach for women. 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

BORED BY DIABETES EDUCATION? Check out our Free Diabetes Podcast inspired by Taylor Swift featuring 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, we’re learning healthy ways to eat BBQ, playing games and hearing more great ‘diagnosis to DIVA’ stories 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.

LeAnn Rimes Returns To Spotlight After Rehab

LeAnn’s back and better than ever! And she’s not singing the BLUES either.

During her first post-treatment concert in Eau Claire, Wisconsin last night, LeAnn Rimes took the time to thank her fans for their support.

“I’m totally cool and so happy; I think I’m about to cry,” she said, according toPeople. “Thanks for being awesome fans — patient and understanding.”

She performed an impressive 14-song, 70-minute concert on Friday, giving fans a taste of new material that foregrounds personal turmoil in her lyrics.

The 30-year-old country singer checked herself into a treatment center in August to deal with high levels of anxiety and stress.

“LeAnn has voluntarily entered a 30 day in-treatment facility to cope with anxiety and stress,” her rep Marcel Pariseau explained, as reported by People. While there will be speculation regarding her treatment, she is simply there to learn and develop coping mechanisms. While privacy isn’t expected, it’s certainly appreciated.”

LeAnn Rimes was only 13 when she recorded her smash album BLUE, which introduced the world to a remarkably precocious talent whose voice was on a par with that of Patsy Cline. Ever since then, she’s gradually moved away from her traditional country beginnings–first toward a more contemporary country sound, and eventually to a straight-ahead pop approach not far removed from Mandy Moore or Jessica Simpson.

Don’t miss Divabetic’s free monthly podcast, Diabetes Roundtable inspired by Taylor Swift scheduled for Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 6 -6:30 PM, EST.  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/09/11/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-mystery-diva

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

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

Free Diabetes Podcast inspired by Whitney Houston hosted by Mr. Divabetic featuring the Charlie’s Angels of Outreach, Mama Rose Marie and real-life diva, Emily C. from San Francisco! http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/08/07/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-whitney-houston

Mr. Divabetic hosts the roving red TOMATO carpet at the 3rd Annual Bake Bethesda A Pie Contest at Central Farm Markets, Bethesda, MD

LISTEN NOW: Free Diabetes & Exercise Podcast hosted by Mr Divabetic http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/05/01/studio-d–diabetes-and-exercixe

 

Katy Perry Sparkles on the Red Carpet At VMA’s

Divabetic’s Diva Inspiration for July, Katy Perry wowed the red carpet in sheer Elie Saab gown. Unlike the usual crazy outfits we’ve come to expect from her at the event, Katy was fashion-focused in a undertated and stunning. The Wide Awake singer donned a sheer printed gown by Elie Saab, which she matched with Jimmy Choo shoes and a ring by Sethi.

The sweeping dress featured a sheer skirt, floral embellishments and a black leather bodice, helping to give a definite nod to next season’s gothic-glamour trend.

Allowing the teal and fuchsia accents to really pop, Katy’s make-up was minimal, while her dark, tumbling locks were wavy and swept to one side.

Katy was nominated for four VMAs: Video of the Year (Wide Awake), Best Visual Effects in a Video (Wide Awake), Best Art Direction in a Video (Wide Awake) and Best Female Video (Part of Me).

She had the honor of handing off the best pop video honor to Niall Horan of One Direction and showed her ‘teenage dream’ affection on stage with a kiss!  She puckered up after presenting them with the best pop video award for What Makes You Beautiful. Then,she gave the five lads an eyeful as she bent over in her low-cut black dress, revealing plenty of cleavage.

She’s  a fan of the British boy band, since she tweeted earlier today, “If One Direction doesn’t perform on the VMAs, I am gonna jump of this ledge.”

The star took to Twitter again after winning the prize for Best Art Direction.

She wrote: ‘Best art direction moon man is so hipster cool! YAY! #everyoneinsilverlakewildnout #peopleinsilverlakewouldntsaywildnout’.

The VMAs will have undoubtedly brought back painful memories for Katy, who began dating ex-husband Russell Brand shortly after a run-in at the VMAs in 2009.

The pair were married in October, 2010, but finalised their divorce just earlier this year.

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

Don’t miss Divabetic’s free monthly podcast, Diabetes Roundtable inspired by Taylor Swift scheduled for Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 6 -6:30 PM, EST.  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/09/11/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-mystery-diva

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

Free Diabetes Podcast inspired by Whitney Houston hosted by Mr. Divabetic featuring the Charlie’s Angels of Outreach, Mama Rose Marie and real-life diva, Emily C. from San Francisco! http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/08/07/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-whitney-houston

Mr. Divabetic hosts the roving red TOMATO carpet at the 3rd Annual Bake Bethesda A Pie Contest at Central Farm Markets, Bethesda, MD

LISTEN NOW: Free Diabetes & Exercise Podcast hosted by Mr Divabetic http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/05/01/studio-d–diabetes-and-exercixe

 

Katy Perry’s Dramatic New Hair Color

Divabetic’s Diabetes Roundtable DIVA inspiration, Katy Perry has changed up her her hair color ONCE AGAIN!  It seems like only yesterday that  her famous mane was jet black (as were her bra and undies, visible through her totally sheer dress). But for her latest magazine shoot for L’Officiel Paris, she’s gone a shade of orange to bring out her inner ‘lioness.’

If we just ended a relationship with John Mayer, we’d want to ROAR too!

“That’s one way to get someone out of your hair!” declared People magazine, drumming up the cliche that life events like a breakup inspire drastic changes to our looks

It’s not the first time the pop star’s gone orange – she accidentally went ginger last summer followed by a two-tone orange ombre – but we actually like this new hue more than her neon blue, dark purple, pale rose, cotton candy pink… you get the point.

Unfortunately, it’s probably not here to stay. Katy’s hair colors are harder to keep track of than her ever-changing (rumored) boyfriends.

Would you dye your hair a different color every day if  you could?!

Experts agree its best to wait for at least 1/4″ hair growth, so about 4-6 weeks.

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

What do you like to eat to stay healthy? The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic plays his newest food game, Serve, Taste or Trash to reveal the world’s most loved and hated foods.

Meet Mr. Divabetic on the red carpet at  Central Farm Market in Bethesda, MD, Divabetic – Makeover Your Diabetes in Philadelphia, PA the American Diabetes Association Expo in Pittsburgh, PA and the Taking Control Of Your Diabetes Health Fair & Conferences in San Diego, Ca and Austin, TX in Fall 2012. For more glitter, games and glucose advice visit: www.divabetic.org Original music by Douglas Clay: www.douglasclaymusic.com

Katy Perry Wears Completely Sheer Dress

Divabetic’s Diabetes Roundtable diva inspiration for July, Katy Perry looks like she’s been listening to Joan Jett & the Blackhearts’ classic, ‘I Love Rock N’ Roll’ song for style inspiration this weekend. She attended a birthday party in Santa Monica, CA wearing a see-through dress — like, completely sheer. The black mesh dress has a very 80′s, Vanity 6,  retro vibe and revealed her bra,  panties and boots — it was floor length!

Party guests must have been’ wide awake’ once Katy stepped into the room wearing this revealing outfit.

The Part Of Me starlet wore biker boots, a leather jacket and a rosary straight from Madonna‘s Lucky Star jewelry box. We probably wouldn’t have even taken a second look at Katy’s outfit had it not been so blatantly risqué.

Is Katy starting a new trend?

She recently appeared at the MuchMusic Video Awards wearing a sparkly see-through bodysuit  which was a little too sheer for many audience members.

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

How do you feel about fruits and vegetables? Watch the happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic’s newest food game, Serve, Taste or Trash to see the world’s most loved and hated foods.

Meet Mr. Divabetic on the red carpet at  Central Farm Market in Bethesda, MD, Divabetic – Makeover Your Diabetes in Philadelphia, PA the American Diabetes Association Expo in Pittsburgh, PA and the Taking Control Of Your Diabetes Health Fair & Conferences in San Diego, Ca and Austin, TX in Fall 2012. For more glitter, games and glucose advice visit: www.divabetic.org Original music by Douglas Clay: www.douglasclaymusic.com

Will Adele Need Artificial Vocal Chords?

A team of medical experts is on the verge of  creating artificial vocal cords, which would not only benefit singers, but also cancer patients and those who have lost their voices to aging or disease.

A group of patients, including famous singers such as Steven Tyler, Julie Andrews and Roger Daltrey, have even gone so far as to create a non-profit fundraising organization called The Voice Health Institute, founded in Boston in 2003, which supports the development of the artificial cords.

Steven Zeitels, one of the most renowned vocal surgeons in the world and one of the leading researchers on the project told HuffPost that the cords are made of a “highly elastic gel,” which flutters just like healthy vocal cords do. He said earlier tests have been successful and that his team could begin trials on cancer patients as early as next year.

“Soon, this could just be an office procedure,” Zeitels predicted. “An injection. You’d be done in 15 minutes.”

It may still be a few years before artificial cords can help singers. Repairing a hoarse voice damaged by years of overuse is much easier than repairing the voice of a belting singer with a multi-octave range, Zeitels said. But as the technology of the cords improves, they will be able to stretch further and work harder.

“Once you prove a human being can be restored, then this will become such a valuable tool to society,” said Zeitels. “This will take lost voices and everything they would have done with their voice, and let them recontribute again.”

Let Mr. Divabetic help to inspire you overcome aversions to fruits and vegetables you think you don’t like, and even learn to love them with his new food game, Serve, Taste or Trash.  

LISTEN NOW: Free Diabetes Roundtable Inspired by Whitney Houston hosted by Mr. Divabetic   http://ning.it/NcR3ug

Meet Mr. Divabetic on the red tomato carpet at  Fashion’s Night Out in New York, NY, Central Farm Market in Washington, DC,  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 in  2012. Watch more of Mr Divabetic‘s  videos, enjoy over 75 free diabetes podcasts and get expert advice on diabetes and diabetes self-care at: www.divabetic.org