Dianne Burnett at the NYC book launch. Photo courtesy of Lori Bizzoco.
By Lori Bizzoco, with transcription by Kaitlyn Herzog
An hour before her book launch, Dianne Burnett is nothing but smiles as she walks into the room at the Kimberly Hotel in New York City to meet us for an interview. A clearly happy Burnett speaks with ease about her new book, her former marriage and the exciting ventures that lay ahead.
Dianne released her memoir, The Road to Reality: Voted Off the Island!…My Journey as a Real-Life Survivor last Tuesday. Her ex-husband Mark Burnett has been the mastermind behind some of televisions greatest reality shows, including “The Apprentice,” ‘The Voice’ and Survivor,’ one of the most successful programs of all time. But this Reality King didn’t get there alone, or at least not according to Dianne and her tell-all book.
If you ask Erin Andrews about her place in the pantheon of women’s sportscasters, she will graciously credit the ladies who came before her. However, there’s no doubt that she is a trail blazer in sports broadcasting. She has gained notoriety and admiration for her work ethic, knowledge, and natural on-camera abilities. All of this, she says, is part of being an “unapologetically strong woman.” Recently, Lori Bizzoco had the chance to chat with Erin about her new career path, touting her father’s influence as a main proponent of pushing her as far as she’s come. Further, she says, her father stands as a standard for when she’s dating. “He [her father] is a strong man by my side, and I think that’s why I can’t find anyone on the other side yet because they have to compete with my old man!”
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Reality TV has become a melting pot for people from all walks of life. There are those people who take part for the spectacle, and others who use it as a springboard for bigger career opportunities. Although not a star on Oxygen Network’s The Bad Girls Club, musician Kimberly Cole used reality television to jumpstart her music career by promoting the show with the hit single “Smack You” off of her 2010 album, Bad Girls Club.
Cole chatted with us about the challenges she faces as an artist, shedding perspective on what creative personalities deal with as they navigate their career. She even spoke about her love for fashion and how what you wear can translate on the first date. The most important take-away from our conversation with Cole is that being true to yourself and doing what you feel is in your heart is the best approach.
Perhaps this philosophy can be best explained in Cole’s recent single, “U Make Me Wanna,” which features an infectious dance beat with Keith Apicary (Nathan Barnatt) who is absolutely killing it on the dance floor. “We originally had this ‘video vixen’ idea for the shoot, so it was really surprising that Keith came out and blew us away with his moves,” Cole gushes. When you get a good look at Apicary, he embodies the kind of feel-good goofiness that pop music does not always seem to embrace.
His audition was classic, and the video, even better.
New York’s Fashion Week kicked off in typical style with the unveiling of a brand new footwear retail entity. Nine West hosted an event at the opening of the first Nine West Vintage America Collection concept shop – a culmination of Nine West’s collaboration with Kate Ciepluch. It features a collection of American-inspired modern footwear and accessories. Whether you’re single or have a significant other, it looks like you have new options for those nights out on the town.
Justin Lane hugging his mother Tammy. Photo: Lifetime
By Deanna Atkins
On Lifetime’s ‘The Week the Women Went,’ the men and women of a small South Carolina town, Yemassee, abruptly find out what it’s like to live in a world without the opposite sex. Sounds scary, right? The social experiment turned reality show explores modern gender roles in this new unscripted series. Everyone wants to know how the males will handle their own families along with running businesses and just regular day-to-day life. It would seem that the men are really in for it, but surprisingly, the women aren’t exactly having the time of their lives during their getaway. Many of the females are homesick and sincerely worried about their families – so much that one mother, Misty, drops out after only two days of being away. …Interested in this story? Click here to read more.
Oh, you think you’ve found the perfect man, haven’t you? Everything is going swimmingly right up until… he lets off a biblical belch right in front of your friends. Or maybe he isn’t entirely courteous to your server at the dinner party you planned with four other couples. Even worse, his sense of style leaves you cringing at the thought of anyone seeing the two of you together. Â Deal breakers or bad habits? Whatever the case may be, Anna Post, the great-great-grandaughter of etiquette queen Emily Post, knows what the books say about bad manners, and now, she’s teaming with Ponds to help women put their best face forward.
What’s great is that Anna is also up-to-date when it comes to technology etiquette in the dating world. For example, is it right for a man to ask me out via text? When should you change your Facebook status? To gain perspective, we chatted with Anna about the small behavioral details that add up to big relationship problems. From eating with your mouth open to digital dating techniques, Anna sheds insight on all of the things you may need to know.
To get more tips from etiquette expert Anna Post and join the beauty conversation, log on to www.facebook.com/PONDS.
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Leslie Ezelle and wife Libby. Photo courtesy of Eileen Koch & Company, INC.
By Sarah Ribeiro
This season of HGTV’s ‘Design Star’ showcased former contestants vying for the winning spot one more time. After her participation in season six, Leslie Ezelle returned with her eyes on the prize. And in the dramatic finale episode, which aired August 21st, her focus paid off: she won the $25,000 prize and an appearance on an HGTV show. The interior designer, breast cancer survivor, former Dallas Cowboy’s cheerleader and mother of a blended family has a lot on her plate, but she isn’t letting anything get in her way. …Don’t miss the rest! Click here for more.
Radio show host, author and reality star — what can’t Emily Morse do? If you haven’t seen Emily navigate her dating life on the new hit show ‘Miss Advised,’ produced by Disney darling Ashley Tisdale, read her book, ‘Hot Sex: Over 200 Things You Can Try Tonight!,’ or listened to her radio show, ‘Sex with Emily,’ no doubt you soon will because this young lady is just getting warmed up. She’s even been dubbed the real-life Carrie Bradshaw, although she openly admits that she has never watched an episode of ‘Sex and The City.â€
With the 2012 Olympics in full swing, there have certainly been a lot of amazing athletic feats to enjoy. Of course, when they’re not spending time with their training regimens, the Olympians find time to date just like we do. Women’s Health chatted with swimmer Ryan Lochte about what he looks for in a partner and how he starts a relationship. Here’s what he had to say:
Marika Tsircou with son Xander. Photo: Byron Atienza
By Deanna Atkins
ABC Family’s new reality series, ‘Beverly Hills Nannies,’ premiered on Wednesday, July 11th, and although the nannies may run the show, stay-at-home mom Marika Tsircou brings tons of humor and personality to the table. In the pilot, Marika’s nanny, Justin, is blown away by Marika’s 10-month-old, Xander’s, lavish wardrobe – he’s asked to iron the baby’s Burberry. The 90210 mommy lives fabulously but always puts her son and husband first. …Don’t miss the rest! Click here to continue.
After nearly two decades of walking the runways and posing for photographers, Victoria’s Secret Angel Ines Rivero is experiencing the other side of the modeling industry as she sits on the panel of judges for nuvoTV’s new reality show ‘Model Latina South Beach.’ In this exclusive interview, the Argentine supermodel, who has been featured on the cover of renown fashion magazines such as ‘Elle’ and ‘Vogue,’ talks about her role on the show as well as her experience as a model, her family and her advice for women everywhere.
Celebrity stylist June Ambrose has worked with A-listers including Alicia Keys and her husband Swizz Beatz, Jay-Z and Sean Combs, and now, she’s sharing her fashion tips with CupidsPulse.com. “Fashion is your voice, your expression. It’s how one exudes confidence from the inside out,†she explains. Watch our video interview with Ambrose to learn more about her personal style advice, her go-to date night outfit and her role as a Caress Fabulista.
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Earlier this week, Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise signed their divorce settlement, reaching an agreement faster than most Hollywood couples. While details of the arrangement remain private, sources say that Suri, the couple’s six-year-old daughter, will live in New York with her mother, while her father will have generous visitation rights.
In order to better understand the ins-and-outs of this process, we spoke with Judge Lynn Toler, who hosts ‘Divorce Court,’ the longest-running court show on television. Since 2006, Judge Toler has brought both tenacity and compassion to the courtroom, focusing on the relationship at hand and dispensing helpful advice to real litigants. …On the edge of your seat? Click here to continue.
Paul Fisher is surrounded by beautiful women everyday — he is a modeling agent, after all. The passionate, no-nonsense agent, who has represented fashion icons like Naomi Campbell and Kimora Lee-Simmons, made it big in the 90’s and is now the star of television reality series Remodeled on the CW Network. But, Remodeled isn’t just another show about models; it actually provides Fisher with a platform to change the face of the modeling industry and what society deems beautiful.
As a relationship expert and executive matchmaker for the past seven years, Amy Laurent has plenty of advice when it comes to navigating the dating world. And, now she’s putting it out there publicly starring on Bravo’s new reality series ‘Miss Advised,’ a show that features three single relationship experts as they attempt to follow their own dating advice in the search for love.
Given Laurent’s background, we thought she’d be the perfect source to comment on the most talked about divorce of the week (and most likely the year), the infamous TomKat split.  By now, we’ve all read the tabloids or heard the news that Tom’s obsession with Scientology was a huge factor in their divorce (source), but how important is religion to a marriage?
Sheree Fletcher and Terrell Fletcher. Photo courtesy of Sheree Fletcher.
By Bernadette McCadden
In the first season of ‘Hollywood Exes,’ which premiered on VH1 on Wednesday, June 27, viewers will see the real life of Mrs. Sheree Fletcher – not to be mistaken for that of ex-Mrs. Will Smith. In the season premiere, Fletcher goes to dinner with the other cast members, where she meets Andrea Kelly, the recent divorcee of R&B artist, R. Kelly. Kelly desperately seeks advice from the other women about how to get through the hurt of a break-up, and Fletcher encourages her to focus on her kids – something that she did in the wake of her own divorce. …On the edge of your seat? Click here for more.
According to recent polls, twenty-three percent of females now own a gun — up from thirteen percent in 2005. However, plenty of women are still fearful of this powerful weapon. Ann Csincsak, ‘The Bachelor’ Season 13 contestant and wife of ‘The Bachelorette’ season 4 winner Jesse Csincsak, knows this feeling all too well.
“I grew up in a ‘no gun home,’†Ann says. “We strongly believed in the right to own firearms but never did so ourselves. Until my late twenties, I had never even touched a gun.â€
In the final season of ‘Teen Mom,’ which premiered on Tuesday, June 12, we are going to see Farrah Abraham as more than just a teen mom. In the premiere, she makes the decision to move from Iowa to Florida with her daughter Sophia, now three-years-old, to study culinary management and begin her life as an adult.
After reaching fame on the hit MTV series ‘16 and Pregnant,’ she showcased her struggles as a single mother in ‘Teen Mom.’ Furthering her success, she recently announced her partnership with LA modeling agency Models International as well as the release of her first book, ‘My Teenage Dream Ended,†which is due later this summer. …On the edge of your seat? Click here for more!
Holly Durst with husband Blake Julian. Photo: Twitter.com
By Whitney Baker
Fans know Holly Durst as the bubbly winner of ‘Bachelor Pad 2,’ but now, she’s content just being a newlywed. Durst and Blake Julian, who met while competing on the reality show, tied the knot in South Carolina on June 2, 2012. The big day was perfect and more than she ever imagined. “I’m so happy! I love married life. It’s just the best,†she gushes.
Durst says her best piece of advice for brides-to-be is to hire a wedding planner. She adds, “I planned my whole wedding on Pinterest. I wanted to make sure that I remembered all of the little things.†…Don’t miss the rest! Click here for more.
You may have already caught glimpses of Abigail Klein cheering for the Dallas Cowboys or appearing on the CW Network’s 90210. Now, you’ll be getting another peek of her in a role that she hopes will launch her acting career. The rising star, who’s been compared to model Brooklyn Decker, still pinches herself when she thinks about playing a bridesmaid in the upcoming Happy Madison film, That’s My Boy.
Despite her hectic schedule as she prepares for the 2012 Summer Olympic games, Hope Solo, goalkeeper for the United State’s Women’s National Soccer team, strives to live a balanced life — both on the field and off the field. When she’s not training, she loves being social and enjoying life. As for romance? She is looking for a confident and honest partner, someone who wants the best in everything that they do.
Solo’s also partnering with Unilever to promote their Simple Skincare line. As someone with sensitive skin, she understands the importance of a skincare line that she can trust as she travels from city to city.
For a chance to win a trip to Los Angeles and meet Solo, visit the Escape with Hope Facebook page!
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Celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson, is all about keeping celebrities in top shape for when they’re on and off camera. For those who are looking to get in shape celebrity-style, Peterson is debuting a new diet and fitness program called The Gunnar Challenge. The trainer guru says that his 8-week challenge is great for couples and a must for anyone looking to boost their confidence. He doesn’t advocate for training couples together, but he did make the point that couples should have mutual fitness goals. By accepting The Gunnar Challenge for yourself first, you can make a dedication to yourself that will yield positive results. The interactive online challenge starts May 21st and Gunnar wants you to accept the challenge for yourself and your love life. Beach season is only a few weeks away, so why not get started?
To find out more about Gunnar Peterson and how you can get involved with The Gunnar Challenge, www.gunnarchallenge.com.
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Jeremiah Korfe and Paige Duke. Photo: PRN / PR Photos
By Daniela Agurcia
We all fell in love with Paige Duke, the small town girl from South Carolina on season three of CMT’s reality dating show, Sweet Home Alabama. We interviewed the down-to-earth sweetheart, learning about her experience as the bachelorette and how listening to her heart led her to choose her true love, Jeremiah Korfe. …Don’t miss the rest! Click here to continue.
