I think it is official, the paparazzi’s obsession with baby bumps has reached critical mass. In the matter of one day, I saw two magazine covers that mentioned “baby bumps”, one separate magazine that had a 3 page spread on baby bumps. Not to mention while channel surfing, I heard the term “baby bump” twice.

I am so glad that I am not famous, a girl can’t be merely bloated without being accused of having a baby bump. Take Britney Spears, yes, she had two children close in age, but if every reported “baby bump” sighting of hers were to come true…she’d have 37 kids by now.

What’s even funnier to me is the lengths reporters will go to in order to “validate” the baby bump. I’ve seen quotes in magazines from friends and relatives of various star stating that the person is not pregnant yet. Apparently the celebrity themselves stating that they aren’t expecting yet isn’t good enough.

This may be a true sign that everyone is running out of things to report about…now we are focused on a four-inch wide portion of midsection, examining and comparing different photos at different angles and even going as far as to try to guess the age of the baby bump, 3, 4, 5 months? Sometimes, it really is just bloating from salt intake – it’s called french fries people – and yes, even starts partake once in awhile.

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At first I was appalled to see Martha Stewart’s daughter, Alexis Stewart – and her friend Jennifer Koppelman Hutt, ripping Martha to shreds -then realized that Martha is the Executive Producer of the show! You can watch it on the Fine Living Network channel.

The whole show centers around watching old “Martha Stewart Living” episodes and criticizing everything from what Martha is wearing, what she is making, who is on her show, what they are wearing, what they are making, or their reactions to Martha in general.

Alexis seems very snobby…but for some reason that makes what she says so much more hilarious. Her friend Jennifer seems way more down to earth and will blurt out things that the rest of us are thinking…which is always refreshing. Kudos to Martha for seeing the show for what it could be …a moneymaker. I heard about the show from a friend who heard it from another friend.

So word is spreading. It just goes to show, if people are going to say unpleasant things about you (especially celebrities), then you may as well get in on the game as well and turn a profit. Go Martha! I can’t believe I just said that…I don’t even like her stuff – but I do enjoy watching her old episodes and laughing about her inability to make a rice krispie treat the right way.

Find out more at: Fine Living network – Whatever, Martha!

Is that what that smell was? Rosie O’Donnell is coming back to t.v. What better way to celebrate Thanksgiving than to have the debut of “Rosie’s Variety Show”? It is slated to start the day before Thanksgiving. Originally I heard a rumor that it would be called “Rosie’s Variety Hour”, another name mentioned was “Live with Rosie”….however long NBC gives her – it will be too much for me to handle.

I am generally a fan of live shows and am all for comedy. In Rosie’s case, she has a big mouth full of junk we’ve all already heard and I am confident that if I were to bet on the failure of this new show – I would be cackling my way all the way to the bank as I type this.

I could be proved wrong. If Rosie’s fans are anything like the group of people out there who numbly believed the rantings of other stars over the past year, then they will be easily duped into thinking what she provides is great entertainment.

I do have a moment of nostalgia when it comes to Rosie…does anyone remember the movie Exit to Eden? Rosie had a pretty big role in it and she was actually very funny, much like she use to be funny on her once upon a time hit show The Rosie O’Donnell Show – before she got all crazy and sidetracked.

That is all probably perspective though, some would argue that it wasn’t until that show ended and she joined then left The View, that Rosie really got down to business and “focused” on whatever mission she is on in life.

Either way, it will be interesting to watch the whole thing unfold with the national news channels covering her scary webcam rants along the way. If anyone watches the show, please give feedback of what you thought!

If this rumor is true, I am SOOOO excited! I refuse to be caught up in my husband’s love for sci-fi, comic, and other movies that HE normally watches and I normally avoid. I overheard my husband and cousin watching Batman: The Dark Knight, in the living room and had to keep popping my head in to see what I was hearing in person.

I cannot believe what a great job Heath Ledger did in that role. Still, I shook my head and reminded myself that Batman and other comic book type movies weren’t in the category I normally view. My time is limited and it can’t be wasted on such things, bah, fools. I will admit he’s already got me watching HEROES and LOST (I am a complete addict of both shows) and my current favorite movie is Hancock (No, I am NOT sliding down the slippery slope of sci-fi/comic genre…NOT NOT NOT).

THEN, my dear spouse said that Johnny Depp may play the Riddler in the sequel to the Dark Knight….omg, really!?!? I was squealing like a pig and running (walking fast) laps around the dining room. I am intrigued beyond belief by Johnny Depp both as a person and the many characters that he plays. LOVED him in Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and of course he’ll always be my favorite pirate

So bottom line, the one person that could change my mind on this whole comic book and sci-fi thing could very well be Mr. Depp himself. My husband would thank him.

References: Johnny Depp to Play the Riddler, Johnny Depp to Play the Riddler

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Sometimes I stray from my normal worship of Nexxus products to other lines of shampoo and conditioners. You never know when you might find that special product you can’t live without.

I recently found “Naked Naturals” which promises to reflect their commitment to formulating hair care products using the most natural ingredients available. I’m all for that. The shampoo and conditioner both have a pleasant smell.

The shampoo lathers up really well and the conditioner feels thick and heavy, yet rinses lightweight and clean (normally a heavy conditioner like that would take some work at rinsing out).

Plastered all over the front of both bottles are the two statements that I believe may set this shampoo/conditioner apart from competitors “no lauryl/no laureth sulfates”

The shampoo also promises no animal testing, no artificial colors or synthetic fragrances (and might I add, it smells wonderful!)

The shampoo claims it makes hair up to 7 times stronger, the conditioner – 3 times stronger. All in all, it is definitely a product I’d be willing to try again. The cost? Less than $10/bottle.