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Campaign Kids on Access Hollywood, Blogging: Right Roles?

CitizenSugar — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:49:29 PDT

The Obama kids (Malia and Sascha) had a first this week: a full-family interview on Access Hollywood. Though if the girls had any plans for an encore, dad has put his foot down this morning. Obama regrets the interview, saying that he doesn't think the exposure is "healthy" and that the family got carried away because the interview was on Malia's birthday, and added that famous dad-ism, "it won't happen again."

The Obama girls aren't the only campaign kids in and out of the spotlight. Meghan McCain, though quite a bit older than her Democratic counterparts, is no stranger to the stump. She has her high-profile blog, plans to author a children's book, and isn't a stranger to red-carpet events - she's even been in GQ, where it came out that she voted for John Kerry. By contrast, her brothers (Jack and Jimmy) are military men, with Jack in the Naval Academy and pretty publicity-shy, and Jimmy who returned from Iraq in February, and whose service is famously off-the-table on the campaign trail.

What's the right role for a kid on the campaign trail? Was Obama right to let the girls do the interview? Should the candidates let their kids choose their level of involvement as it appears McCain has?

And here's this: did you know Obama is actually "pretty conservative?" Apparently it's true - when it comes to his gum. To check out the Obama kids on Access Hollywood,

Want more about what kind of life awaits the next White House-bound kid? This piece has all the juicy details - including this which I love from Susan Ford (Bales): she walked into a meeting her dad was having with Henry Kissinger, then secretary of state. "I walked in and said: 'Hi, Mr. Secretary. Dad, I need my allowance and Mom doesn't have any cash.'" The leader of the free world ponied up.

Malia Obama Happy to See Mama Michelle in People Magazine

babysugar — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:01:00 PDT

Like any other youngster Malia Obama likes to make fun of her adoring parents, even if they are the potential Commander in Chief and First Lady. Maria Menounos of Access Hollywood sat down with the Obama family to discuss "pressing" issues like fashion and entertainment. Ten–year–old Malia made me chuckle as she ooh'd and aah'd over the fact that her mom joined "important" people like Angelina Jolie in People magazine, which according to her was "pretty cool."

Check out the video of the astonishingly normal and charming Obama crew - what do you think of kids on the trail?

Casa Verde: Maria Menounos' Eco Outdoor Makeover

CasaSugar — Mon, 05 May 2008 08:30:49 PDT

In collaboration with JCPenney, Danny Seo recently gave Maria Menounos' backyard an eco makeover for "Access Green" on Access Hollywood and Life & Style. This beautiful image is a peek at the made-over farmhouse table, which was updated with some wildflowers in a galvanized bucket, vintage silverware, some simple white dishes and glass water bottles, colorful tumblers filled with organic lemonade, a bowl of gorgeous green limes, and an understated yet chic capiz lantern. There's nothing fancy or unattainable about this table setting, but it's still completely and utterly glamorous.
I thought I'd round up a few similar eco outdoor accessories to help you achieve the look of this eco table setting without being a drain on the environment. Of course, you may already own many of these items, so by all means, use them instead! Or, hunt down similar accessories in thrift and antique stores.

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Celeb Mom Slim Down Secrets: Nancy O'Dell

FitSugar — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:15:00 PDT

Nancy O'Dell has reportedly lost 24 of the 30 pounds she gained from being pregnant, and it's only been nine weeks since she gave birth!

O'Dell, like many new moms, gives credit for her weight loss to breastfeeding: "Breastfeeding is the best diet," said O'Dell. Plus she said her diet now consists mostly of lean protein, vegetables and fruit because since she is breastfeeding, she wants to eat healthy for her daughter. She has also been avoiding milk, cheese, tomatoes and garlic, because it upsets Ashby's, (her new daughter), stomach.

O'Dell is no fool however, and realized that along with healthy eating, she should get some exercise in there too, so she started working out with a trainer just four weeks after she gave birth. O'Dell outlines her workout: "I do ballet and dance movements for an hour three times a week. It's great, because you work out every muscle but it's not strenuous."

Curious how other moms in Hollywood lost the weight? Check out all the celeb mom slim down secrets.

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Eva Longoria's Wedding Workout

FitSugar — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 03:30:00 PDT

We all saw Eva Longoria walking around to get toned up for her big wedding extravaganza, but that girl was doing way more than just walking to get the body of her dreams for the day of her dreams.

According to her trainer, Patrick Murphy, Eva wanted to look strong, she wanted really nice posture and she wanted her arms to look great.

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To learn her workout, which is pretty darn impressive by the way, just

Murphy gave Access Hollywood the scoop on her exercise routine. Keep in mind all the below exercises are 15-20 reps and there is no rest between exercises in the superset (exercise 1 & 2) :
Warm-Up:
5-10 minute warm-up @ 65-75% of maximum heart rate on elliptical machine.
Dynamic Stretching and Active stretching:
If needed.
Full Body:
1. Squats on Bosu dome with a shoulder press using the 5lb dumbbells
2. Jump squats with 8lb medicine ball
-- 30-45 sec. rest --
1. Walking Lunges with a 12lb bar overhead
2. Alternating lunges in one place with 8lb dumbbells
-- 30-45 sec. rest --
Shoulders, Chest and Core
1. Balance ball chest presses using 10lb dumbbells
2. Pike pushup combo with balance ball (body weight)
-- 30-45 sec. rest --
Legs, Back and Core
1. Squats with cable low rows
2. Standing bent over rows with 10lb dumbbells.
-- 30-45 sec. rest --
Glutes and Stabilizers
1. Side steps with rubber band resistance
2. Lateral ice skater jumps
-- 30-45 sec. rest --
Triceps, Core and Stabilizers
1. Balance ball skull crushers with 15lb medicine ball
2. Standing tricep extension on cables
-- 30-45 sec. rest --
Biceps, Core, and Stabilizers
1. Standing on Bosu dome, 8lb dumbbell hammer curls
2. Kneeling on Bosu dome, traditional dumbbell bicep curls
-- 30-45 sec. rest --
Abs/Core
1. Balance ball crunches with 5lb medicine ball throw
2. Bicycles
-- 30-45 sec. rest--
Core
1. Cable rotations
2. 8lb medicine ball wood chops
-- 30-45 sec. rest --
Postural Muscles
1. Balance ball cobras
2. Superman

Get Golden Globe Ready: Nao Spa

FitSugar — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 08:35:00 PST

The stars take no short cuts when it comes to getting red carpet ready for the Golden Globes. It is being reported they can lose up to 5 pounds in just hours, but how?

Well you're going to have to fly to New York and book an appointment at the super exclusive Nao Spa for The NAO Signature Treatment Ryu-Jitsu (or Dragon's Magic) is exclusive in the United States to NAO. This treatment is a groundbreaking three-part biorhythm program to slim, detoxify, enhance metabolism, burn fat and strengthen core muscles using a combination of the advanced technology of their whole-body vibration exerciser (sort of like a less advanced Power Plate), the heated lava Stone Spa Bed and therapeutic (lymphatic) massage on the revolutionary soft pack bed. This unique program adjusts the autonomic nervous system, building a stronger body to overcome everyday stress. Acting like an A-lister will cost you, as the Ryu-Jitsu (and a slimmer you) is a whopping $350.

To see it in action, check it out on AccessHollywood.com.

Get Yourself Golden Globe Ready

FitSugar — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 13:15:00 PST

The Golden Globes are quickly approaching and the stars are starting to get Golden Globe ready.

David Kirsch, trainer to stars like Heidi Klum, made an appearance on Access Hollywood giving viewers a few inside tips on how to get yourself Golden Globe ready. His answer? The 3 Phase Ultimate New York Diet, which is the plan he put Heidi Klum on to get her runway ready post baby number two.

To learn more about David's Hollywood diet plan, check out everything he has to say on AccessHollywood.com.

Buzz In: Can You See Alexander Skarsgard as Christian Grey?

Becky Kirsch — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:41:00 PDT

Well, it looks like Ian Somerhalder's not the only one who wants to star in Fifty Shades of Grey. Alexander Skarsgard has recently expressed interest in playing the smoldering young billionaire, citing his True Blood experience as a reason why he's perfect for the role of Christian Grey. To be fair, Skarsgard hadn't even heard of the book until the interview with Access Hollywood and was joking when he said, "I was born to play that part." However, Skarsgard fits the bill for some of the necessary requirements and, like Somerhalder, shouldn't have a problem with the nudity. What's your take - can you see Skarsgard as Christian?

Meeting My Sperm Donor

The Good Men Project — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:00:50 PDT

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Ben Sommer, conceived through alternative insemination, is a young man now and tells the story of deciding to meet his donor.

I grew up in a middle-class home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with two loving parents, both of whom are women. My conception was perhaps the most organized and scientific miracle of the modern American family - my architecture, the dream of dozens of individuals conducting their work across thousands of miles.

Objectifying Ryan Gosling

I was conceived through alternative insemination. A donor submitted his sperm to the Sperm Bank of California in Oakland (TSBC). Later, it was sent to the Fenway Community Health Center in Boston. Since opening its doors in 1982, TSBC has helped families without the ability to conceive on their own to birth over 2,000 children. Two thirds of those have ended up, like me, being raised in a lesbian household. TSBC is also the first sperm bank to offer a donor-identity-release program, which allows children of alternative insemination access to their donors' information when they turn 18.

I am not as much an oddity as you might think. As of 2005, some 270,000 children in the United States had same sex-parents. We are a generation that is just now beginning to come of age and able to share our stories. This is mine.

Growing up in a lesbian household was much like growing up in any other family unit, I imagine: vacations to Cape Cod, parents working late and sometimes not, play dates with a diverse group of friends.

I never gave much thought to that mysterious figure across the country. I never questioned the fact that I didn't have a father. As far as I was concerned I didn't need one. Is having two moms really all that different than having a mom and a dad? Parents are parents, right? I didn't see a difference at the time. My parents didn't either - at least at first.

They decided to conceive through a donor, in part, to avoid the complications that a third parent would bring. Asking a close male friend to donate, like some couples have done, can create unforeseen consequences. In the past, there have been custody battles between the donor and the parents raising the child. This was the case with a friend of mine, whose parents arranged donation from a male family friend. With a semi-anonymous donor like the man my parents chose, it would be clear who my parents were. And it was.

That's not to say that it was smooth sailing. "When we first learned you were going to be a boy, we really panicked," my mother told me recently. "Who's going to teach him to throw a ball? We didn't have many male friends. There was even basic stuff, like who's going to teach him to pee standing up. That doesn't come naturally."

Read the rest of the story below.

Jennifer Lawrence Strikes a Pose in Paris With Liam, Elizabeth, and Josh

Lauren Turner — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:54:44 PDT

The stars of The Hunger Games took their press tour to Paris today. Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Banks, and Liam Hemsworth posed together during a photocall after popping up in London for a red carpet premiere yesterday. In the UK, Jennifer wore a gold Ralph Lauren gown, much like the Prabal Gurung look she chose at Monday night's world premiere in LA. This evening, though, she chose a simple black Tom Ford dress with an open back. Elizabeth Banks brought a pop of color in a berry-hued embellished outfit while Josh and Liam looked dapper in suits.

Jennifer recently addressed rumors of a feud between the Hunger Games and Twilight stars, saying that she actually contacted Kristen Stewart. Jennifer told Access Hollywood, "I just shot her an email, and was like, 'Hey, can't wait to see more as this feud unfolds!'" She "wrote me back, and she was like, 'It's fine.' So, she understood."