The truth has finally come out! After evading questions about her rapid weight loss for years, Star Jones has admitted to getting gastric bypass surgery in order to lose over 150 pounds. She did not reveal the truth earlier, she says, because she "was worried what people would think about her." Hmm...was it always her plan to wait a while and then tell the world her secret, thereby lengthening her somewhat small amount of fame? Thoughts?
Comedian Monique has recently come out with her own line of clothing. The collection features three styles of jeans, among other products for the larger ladies. My personal favorite - "Skinny Women are Evil" for $12.99. I saw Monique on the Mike and Juliet Show recently and she was hysterical! She made it clear that her jeans are different because there is no largest size - whether you're a 24 or a 50, Monique will be able to accommodate you. Check it out at onemonique.com.
Adam Shankman's film Hairspray, based on a 1988 movie by the same name, received a stellar review from A. O. Scott at the New York Times. Throughout the review, Scott lavishes the movie's choreography, songs, and actors with praise, especially noting the excellent performance of somewhat-newcomer Elijah Kelley as the lovable seaweed.
Star Jones is finally going to tell the world about her weight loss in the September issue of Glamour. She says:
