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Saturday, May 21, 2011
Top Model Alexan Chung - Vogue Korea - June 2011 Cover
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Top Model SHU PEI AND HAILEY CLAUSON - VOGUE CHINA
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Lachlan Bailey puts us in the mood for summer with an engaging story for Vogue China. Styled by Melanie Huynh and featuring pieces from Givenchy, Dior and Balenciaga, the editorial takes high end looks and gives them a casual spin. Shu Pei and Hailey Clauson wear the looks perfectly and turn the sidewalks into runways: both girls look completely at ease as the wind whips through their hair
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Lady Gaga - Yoga Instructor on Self-Compassion
Lady Gaga's Yoga Instructor on Self-Compassion: "In theory, self-compassion makes good, healthy sense. Go easy on yourself, the research suggests, and you'll be happier, healthier, slimmer, too. But with America's breathless pace of living, the practice of meditating on loving-kindness has been a hard sell. In our high-speed nation, which values 'doing' more than 'being,' exhaustion more than rest, punishing discipline more than loving-kindness, many have considered self-compassion a snooze.
Several celebrities have done their part to wake up Americans to a kinder, gentler way of life, and they've succeeded in rousing interest. Think: Oprah's endorsements of spiritually enlightened ideas a la Geneen Roth, or Julia Roberts' cinematic translation of 'Eat Pray Love.' Most recently, Lady Gaga, the artiste formerly known as Stefani Joanne Germanotta, took it upon herself to spread the self-compassionate word on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show.' Time will tell the impact of this latest wake-up call, but, in the meantime, I can tell you a thing or two about the gal behind Gaga's caring message.
In case you missed the monster musician on 'Ellen,' let me catch you up to speed. When America's most beloved talk-show host asked the world's biggest pop star about starting the day with self-kind thoughts, Gaga explained: 'My yoga teacher Tricia always says: 'Please try every day to have 15 minutes of compassionate thoughts by yourself.' I have narrowed it down to five because 15 drives me mental. It's very helpful!'
DeGeneres shared her heart-felt support with the nouveau poster child for self-compassion: 'I think if everyone did that, I think the world would be a kinder place!'
When the popular princess of pop added: 'Love yourself. Love who you are,' self-compassion practice catapulted from good idea to real possibility for adoring fans everywhere, as well as joke fodder for at least one late-night talk show host.
On 'The Late Late Show,' the incorrigibly insensitive Craig Ferguson added his two Scottish shillings: 'I think Lady Gaga's right actually. I think you should probably love yourself and love who you are, but I'm incapable of that. So I'm just gonna stay hatin' myself, and be angry about it, and it feels kind of comfortable.'
Jokes aside, as a psychotherapist who prescribes loving-kindness for the range of eating problems, this declaration of self-compassion not only thrilled me, it inspired me to track down the yogini who got Gaga to be nicer to herself: Tricia Donegan.
Donegan, the owner and director of New York's Bikram Yoga Lower East Side, stepped out of her hot yoga studio to answer her 'celly,' as she calls her cell phone, and a few questions about Gaga's five minutes of self-love. (Lady Gaga isn't the only celebrity benefitting from Donegan's love-yourself prescription. The soccer star turned Bikram inspiration has influenced Robert Downey, Jr., Chelsea Clinton and George Stephanopoulos, among other celebrities, while they were sweating it out in downward-facing dog.)
Q. What prompted you to prescribe self-compassion practice to Lady Gaga?
A. I knew her before she became Lady Gaga, and she was creative, brilliant and giving. Everything she gave out was so super-generous and clear, but then she had problems with so many people wanting to be close to her. It was hard for her to distinguish who was genuine and who was not. If she were more compassionate with herself, [I told her], everything would be clearer. If she focused more on herself, she could keep giving like she did before she was Lady Gaga.
Q. Do you prescribe self-compassion for one and all?
A. Most Americans don't have a lot of self-compassion. To be successful, to improve themselves, they try to motivate themselves with self-criticism. I don't think self-criticism is motivation for change. If it were, there wouldn't be so many yo-yo diet books out there. I think self-compassion is all the motivation you need. If you do incorporate self-compassion, eating healthy is easy. If you like yourself, you put the right things in your body, and the benefits explode from there.
Q. Isn't Bikram a kick-ass style of yoga? What's self-compassion got to do with Bikram?
A. Bikram is an extremely cardiovascular, hard-working, change-your-life work-out. I have to sneak in self-compassion, but that's fine with me. I was raised in this culture by intelligent, loving, supportive, career-oriented parents. I was raised to be super-compassionate to others, but not compassionate to myself.
Q. How do you sneak in self-compassion?
A. When you spend 90 minutes with a lot of people in room that's over 120 degrees, everyone's too hot. It doesn't matter if you're a celebrity, a marathon runner or a 250-pound woman on Food Stamps, the room levels the playing field. No matter how smart you are, how much money you make, we're all the same. You're going to become more aware of others, more aware of yourself, and eventually start to see yourself as no different from anyone else. Even if you don't know why you came in, you come out nicer.
Q. Is that how self-compassion works for you?
A. Self-compassion helps you feel more connected, less isolated, [especially when times are tough, as they were for Donegan when, six months before she opened the studio, her brother died in a car accident.] Your story is my story. We're all going to feel the same way at some point. Now that I have a three-and-a-half year-old kid, self-compassion is a huge focus. She'll find self-esteem, she'll find self-confidence, she'll do what she wants to do, but I want her to be able to leave this world a better place.
Q. Do you recommend any special self-compassion practice?
A. I try to keep it simple. Every morning when you first wake up, before you get on Facebook, sit down with a cup of hot water and lemon and think compassionate thoughts about yourself. If you get stuck on critical thoughts, repeat the last [compassionate] phrase like a mantra. Do that for five minutes, 21 days in a row.
Q. Why 21 days?
A. It's less overwhelming. When I try to change something about myself, one month is too long. But I've got five minutes. I've got 21 days. Once you get your groove on in the morning, you can do it all day long.
Q. And then what?
A. After that, it'll stick. The longer you practice, the more the rest of us will feel it. Self-compassion enables us to find generosity. It helps us give more than we think we have.
##Got five minutes? Got 21 days? You probably won't look as fabulous as Lady Gaga three weeks from now, but why not try it and see?
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Jean Fain is a Harvard Medical School-affiliated psychotherapist specializing in eating issues, and the author of 'The Self-Compassion Diet.' For more information, see www.jeanfain.com. Got a comment? Please post it below.
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Several celebrities have done their part to wake up Americans to a kinder, gentler way of life, and they've succeeded in rousing interest. Think: Oprah's endorsements of spiritually enlightened ideas a la Geneen Roth, or Julia Roberts' cinematic translation of 'Eat Pray Love.' Most recently, Lady Gaga, the artiste formerly known as Stefani Joanne Germanotta, took it upon herself to spread the self-compassionate word on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show.' Time will tell the impact of this latest wake-up call, but, in the meantime, I can tell you a thing or two about the gal behind Gaga's caring message.
In case you missed the monster musician on 'Ellen,' let me catch you up to speed. When America's most beloved talk-show host asked the world's biggest pop star about starting the day with self-kind thoughts, Gaga explained: 'My yoga teacher Tricia always says: 'Please try every day to have 15 minutes of compassionate thoughts by yourself.' I have narrowed it down to five because 15 drives me mental. It's very helpful!'
DeGeneres shared her heart-felt support with the nouveau poster child for self-compassion: 'I think if everyone did that, I think the world would be a kinder place!'
When the popular princess of pop added: 'Love yourself. Love who you are,' self-compassion practice catapulted from good idea to real possibility for adoring fans everywhere, as well as joke fodder for at least one late-night talk show host.
On 'The Late Late Show,' the incorrigibly insensitive Craig Ferguson added his two Scottish shillings: 'I think Lady Gaga's right actually. I think you should probably love yourself and love who you are, but I'm incapable of that. So I'm just gonna stay hatin' myself, and be angry about it, and it feels kind of comfortable.'
Jokes aside, as a psychotherapist who prescribes loving-kindness for the range of eating problems, this declaration of self-compassion not only thrilled me, it inspired me to track down the yogini who got Gaga to be nicer to herself: Tricia Donegan.
Donegan, the owner and director of New York's Bikram Yoga Lower East Side, stepped out of her hot yoga studio to answer her 'celly,' as she calls her cell phone, and a few questions about Gaga's five minutes of self-love. (Lady Gaga isn't the only celebrity benefitting from Donegan's love-yourself prescription. The soccer star turned Bikram inspiration has influenced Robert Downey, Jr., Chelsea Clinton and George Stephanopoulos, among other celebrities, while they were sweating it out in downward-facing dog.)
Q. What prompted you to prescribe self-compassion practice to Lady Gaga?
A. I knew her before she became Lady Gaga, and she was creative, brilliant and giving. Everything she gave out was so super-generous and clear, but then she had problems with so many people wanting to be close to her. It was hard for her to distinguish who was genuine and who was not. If she were more compassionate with herself, [I told her], everything would be clearer. If she focused more on herself, she could keep giving like she did before she was Lady Gaga.
Q. Do you prescribe self-compassion for one and all?
A. Most Americans don't have a lot of self-compassion. To be successful, to improve themselves, they try to motivate themselves with self-criticism. I don't think self-criticism is motivation for change. If it were, there wouldn't be so many yo-yo diet books out there. I think self-compassion is all the motivation you need. If you do incorporate self-compassion, eating healthy is easy. If you like yourself, you put the right things in your body, and the benefits explode from there.
Q. Isn't Bikram a kick-ass style of yoga? What's self-compassion got to do with Bikram?
A. Bikram is an extremely cardiovascular, hard-working, change-your-life work-out. I have to sneak in self-compassion, but that's fine with me. I was raised in this culture by intelligent, loving, supportive, career-oriented parents. I was raised to be super-compassionate to others, but not compassionate to myself.
Q. How do you sneak in self-compassion?
A. When you spend 90 minutes with a lot of people in room that's over 120 degrees, everyone's too hot. It doesn't matter if you're a celebrity, a marathon runner or a 250-pound woman on Food Stamps, the room levels the playing field. No matter how smart you are, how much money you make, we're all the same. You're going to become more aware of others, more aware of yourself, and eventually start to see yourself as no different from anyone else. Even if you don't know why you came in, you come out nicer.
Q. Is that how self-compassion works for you?
A. Self-compassion helps you feel more connected, less isolated, [especially when times are tough, as they were for Donegan when, six months before she opened the studio, her brother died in a car accident.] Your story is my story. We're all going to feel the same way at some point. Now that I have a three-and-a-half year-old kid, self-compassion is a huge focus. She'll find self-esteem, she'll find self-confidence, she'll do what she wants to do, but I want her to be able to leave this world a better place.
Q. Do you recommend any special self-compassion practice?
A. I try to keep it simple. Every morning when you first wake up, before you get on Facebook, sit down with a cup of hot water and lemon and think compassionate thoughts about yourself. If you get stuck on critical thoughts, repeat the last [compassionate] phrase like a mantra. Do that for five minutes, 21 days in a row.
Q. Why 21 days?
A. It's less overwhelming. When I try to change something about myself, one month is too long. But I've got five minutes. I've got 21 days. Once you get your groove on in the morning, you can do it all day long.
Q. And then what?
A. After that, it'll stick. The longer you practice, the more the rest of us will feel it. Self-compassion enables us to find generosity. It helps us give more than we think we have.
##Got five minutes? Got 21 days? You probably won't look as fabulous as Lady Gaga three weeks from now, but why not try it and see?
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Jean Fain is a Harvard Medical School-affiliated psychotherapist specializing in eating issues, and the author of 'The Self-Compassion Diet.' For more information, see www.jeanfain.com. Got a comment? Please post it below.
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Thursday, May 19, 2011
Lady Gaga Shocks 'American Idol' With X-Rated Shoes
Lady Gaga Shocks 'American Idol' With X-Rated Shoes: "
Lady Gaga shocked American Idol producers when she turned up to tape a mentoring session with the show's final four contestants - she was wearing shoes with clear plastic penis high heels. Savvy e...
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Vanessa Hudgens Makes Mustard Yellow Look Good
Vanessa Hudgens Makes Mustard Yellow Look Good: "
We spotted Vanessa Hudgens in a mustard maxi dress on the way to the "F**k Me I'm Famous" party at the Biolo nightclub in Cannes during the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival.
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We spotted Vanessa Hudgens in a mustard maxi dress on the way to the "F**k Me I'm Famous" party at the Biolo nightclub in Cannes during the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival.
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Demi Lovato Posts Bikini Photo
Demi Lovato Posts Bikini Photo: "
Demi Lovato has posted a picture of herself posing in a bikini on Twitter after finding "peace" with her body after overcoming a series of image issues. The Disney star checked into a rehabilitat...
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Demi Lovato has posted a picture of herself posing in a bikini on Twitter after finding "peace" with her body after overcoming a series of image issues. The Disney star checked into a rehabilitat...
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Angelina Jolie Makes Surprise Visit To U.S. Air Base
Angelina Jolie Makes Surprise Visit To U.S. Air Base: "
Actress Angelina Jolie paid a surprise visit to injured U.S. soldiers in Germany last week during a break from her promotional duties at the Cannes Film Festival. The Hollywood star teamed up with...
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Actress Angelina Jolie paid a surprise visit to injured U.S. soldiers in Germany last week during a break from her promotional duties at the Cannes Film Festival. The Hollywood star teamed up with...
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Lady Gaga Passes Out Cookies As She Passes 10 Million Twitter Followers
Lady Gaga Passes Out Cookies As She Passes 10 Million Twitter Followers: "
No stranger to breaking digital records, Lady Gaga has become the first person to pass 10 million followers on Twitter, where she's held the #1 spot since August 2010. Leading up to the May 23 rel...
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No stranger to breaking digital records, Lady Gaga has become the first person to pass 10 million followers on Twitter, where she's held the #1 spot since August 2010. Leading up to the May 23 rel...
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Lady Gaga Tops Forbes Celebrity 100 List, Beating Oprah
Lady Gaga Tops Forbes Celebrity 100 List, Beating Oprah: "
Forbes has crowned Lady Gaga as the queen of all celebrities, in a year where major contender Oprah Winfrey started her own network and announced a grand finale to her television show.
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Forbes has crowned Lady Gaga as the queen of all celebrities, in a year where major contender Oprah Winfrey started her own network and announced a grand finale to her television show.
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Bar Refaeli & Victoria Silvstedt Dress Battle: Who Wore It Better?
Bar Refaeli & Victoria Silvstedt Dress Battle: Who Wore It Better?: "
Bar Refaeli and Victoria Silvstedt arrived at the Cavalli party in Cannes last night wearing the same beaded nude shift dress. Who looks hotter?
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Bar Refaeli and Victoria Silvstedt arrived at the Cavalli party in Cannes last night wearing the same beaded nude shift dress. Who looks hotter?
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Demi Lovato Album Cover Artwork Contest
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Demi Lovato has been in the studio recently working on her third studio album. No word yet on when Demi’s new CD will release, or what it will be titled, but we’ll let you know as soon as we find out!
We’d love to see what YOU think Demi’s album cover art should look like! You can design the album artwork anyway you like (computer, hand drawing, collage, etc). Be sure to send your artwork entry to gossip@disneydreaming.com by May 23rd and we’ll post them all for you to vote on your favorite!
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Selena Gomez Feels Weird Not Going To The Set Of “Wizards Of Waverly Place”
Selena Gomez Feels Weird Not Going To The Set Of “Wizards Of Waverly Place”: "
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Selena Gomez revealed via Twitter that she doesn’t know what to do with herself now that she doesn’t have to go to the set of her Disney Channel Original Series “Wizards of Waverly Place.”
What a weird feeling not having to go to set, I don’t know what to do with myself.
Selena worked on “Wizards” for four seasons, so we can only imagine how strange it is to have filmed the final episode and be done working on the show. What do you think Selena will do next?
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Taylor Swift June 2011 InStyle Magazine Cover
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Taylor Swift is on the cover of the June 2011 issue of InStyle Magazine. We think the dress Taylor is wearing looks brilliant on her and we can’t wait to buy a copy of the magazine! The issue reportedly hits newsstands on May 20th. Do you have plans to pick up this magazine issue?
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Demi Lovato’s New Single Is On The Way
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Fantastic news from Disney star Demi Lovato regarding her upcoming third album and all of the tracks on it. Demi has revealed that her first single off of the record is so close to completion that she has already had a listen to it! Here’s what Demi told her fans via her Twitter account:
Just had the most AMAZING day.. Just heard my single… YAYYY!! #demilovatoNEWSINGLE2011
Do you have any guesses as to the title of the single?
P.S. Don’t forget about our Demi Lovato Album Cover Artwork Contest!
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Justin Bieber Sells 500,000 Copies Of “Never Say Never” In 3 Days
Justin Bieber Sells 500,000 Copies Of “Never Say Never” In 3 Days: "
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Wow! A huge congratulations is in order for pop star Justin Bieber. The celebrity sold over 500,000 copies of his movie “Never Say Never” on Blu-ray and DVD in just thee days time! Justin and his team have made so much money off of this movie! Not only have they sold this many copies since the movie arrived in stores, but they also made millions when the movie was in theaters.
Have you picked up a copy of Justin’s “Never Say Never” yet?
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Justin Bieber Ends His My World Concert Tour In Japan
Justin Bieber Ends His My World Concert Tour In Japan: "
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Justin Bieber took to Twitter to let his fans know that he had completed his My World concert tour in Japan. Here’s what the pop star Tweeted:
Thank you JAPAN. deeply honored to be here. kinda crazy that was the last show…now we are all flying back together. #MYWORLDFAMILY Dedicated #PRAY to the people of Japan tonight and the OLLG was one of the students I met yesterday. Really special night and a great show. Great way to end the tour…glad we ended it here in JAPAN. thanks to everyone…now time for a break and time to make #BELIEVE
Were you lucky enough to see Justin on tour? Now we’re going to be on the lookout for Justin to be spotted out and about in California with girlfriend Selena Gomez!
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Chelsea Kane Makes It To The Dancing With The Stars Finals
Chelsea Kane Makes It To The “Dancing With The Stars” Finals: "
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Disney star Chelsea Kane and her partner Mark Ballas made it to the finale of ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars.” This week Ralph Macchio and his partner Karina Smirnoff were eliminated, leaving the following stars competing in the finals:
- Chelsea Kane and Mark Ballas
- Hines Ward and Kym Johnson
- Kirstie Alley and Maksim Chmerkovski
Which team are you rooting for?
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Taylor Swift Lets Love Surprise Her
Taylor Swift Lets Love Surprise Her: "
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Taylor Swift talked about her love life with In Style magazine, saying:
There are no rules when it comes to love. I just try to let love surprise me because you never know who you’re going to fall in love with. You never know who’s going to come into your life—and for me, when I picture the person I want to end up with, I don’t think about what their career is, or what they look like. I picture the feeling I get when I’m with them.
Aww. Do you feel the same way about love?
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