Everything She Wants

Wendy Williams has always been a friend in my head, as the former talk show host was fond of saying about celebrities she liked and admired.  Before her eponymous "The Wendy Williams Show" became a nationally syndicated treasure trove for all the goss, I listened to Wendy's daily chat fest on WBLS in New York City. That radio show was a source of afternoon delight while working 9 to 5, and  I've been a fan of the "Queen of All Media" for a long time. So it has been hard to watch Wendy devolve into a hot topic -- while publicly dealing with the embarrassment of infidelity in her marriage, a nasty divorce, losing her hit talk show and subsequent health and financial woes.  While she was still doing her talk show, which ran for 12 years, the gossip girl openly discussed her battles with substance abuse and her medical struggles with Graves' Disease and Lymphedema. I was even watching when Wendy fainted on live television during a 2017 Halloween episode of h...

Gabrielle Douglas made us proud in the 2012 London Olympics. Now the gold medalist's triumphant story has been turned into a book, Grace, Gold & Glory , and a Lifetime biopic that airs February 1. The Gabby Douglas Story  details Gabby’s rise against overwhelming odds to become the first African American ever to be named Individual All-Around Champion in Artistic Gymnastics at an Olympic Games.  A refreshingly Christian-toned script and endearing performances by Sydney Mikayla ( Whitney ), who portrays Douglas during her childhood, and Imani Hakim ( Love Reign Over Me ), who portrays her teenage and young adult years, make this a must-see TV event for families and aspiring athletes of all ages. The real-life Gabby Douglas appears in the film, which also stars Peabody Award-winning actress Regina King ( Southland, Ray ) and Golden Globe® and Emmy®-winner S. Epatha Merkerson ( Law & Order ). A prodigy from a very young age, Gabby originally made her mark...

'Tis the season to stay warm and cozy.  During the holiday season, we love snuggling under the covers and watching Lifetime movies (anything with an alum from Melrose Place or 90210 ) on the couch surrounded by festive, fluffy pillows and throws.  From scented candles to flannel throws and embroidered shams, Lexington Company offers a complete luxury design concept for home textiles inspired by rustic Americana (think Ralph Lauren). Here's a snapshot of Lexington Company's home for the holidays collection, currently available online . Images courtesy of Lexington Company Lavender Candle: $29 Happy Holiday Sham: $69 Holiday Check Sham:  $79 Knitted Throw: $350 Holiday Floral Sham:  $95