There are rumors that Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony are having marital problems.  According to rumors, the couple  plan to announce their impending divorce in February, a source told the New York Daily News.They have been married for four years and recently had twins.“Marc and Jennifer are planning on announcing their divorce right after Marc’s show at Madison Square Garden on Feb. 14,” a friend of the couple told the Daily News. “Jennifer is planning on joining Marc on stage for a surprise duet. Things haven’t been right for a while now, and they thought it would be a bittersweet farewell. … They’re definitely planning a clean break in February.”   However, Anthony’s publicist said “none of the rumors are true.” A representative for Lopez didn’t respond to the newspaper’s request for a comment on its report. 

This usually means that the rumors are true.  Maybe they want to announce it on their own time. If this is true, this would be her third divorce and his second.  It would also be reminiscent of when she broke up with her ex-boyfriend Diddy years ago.  It was around Valentine’s Day when they broke up.  I guess that’s the day for her to break up.

Here are the Top 10 Movies

A four-legged animal was the champ at the box office.  Marley and Me starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Anniston was number one at the box office.  It’s one of the biggest Christmas openings of all time.  I certainly didn’t expect this movie to be number one.  This is probably a personal victory for Jennifer Anniston because her movie beat Brad Pitt’s movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.  His movie came in third in the top 10.  There’s also a Friend vs. Friend battle in the top 10.  Jennifer also beat out her best friend and former Friends co-star Courteney Cox-Arquette.  Her movie Bedtime Stories came in second to Marley and Me.

Tom Cruise’s movie Valkyrie also cracked the top 10.  His movie debuted at number four.  Is Tom Cruise’s career practically over?  Five years ago, Tom wouldn’t have come in fourth to animals as well as an elderly man aging in reverse.  Tom’s movie would have most likely been number one.  Tom’s movie made over $20,000,000, but that’s practically nothing compared tow hat his movies used to make.  I have a feeling the movie is going to lose money next week.

Here’s the top 10 movies for the week:

1. Marley & Me - $37 million
2. Bedtime Stories - $28.1 million
3. The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button - $27 million
4. Valkyrie - $21.5 million
5. Yes Man - $16.4 million
6. Seven Pounds - $13.4 million
7. The Tale of Despereaux - $9.4 million
8. The Day The Earth Stood Still - $7.9 million
9. The Spirit - $6.5 million
10. Doubt - $5.7 million

This blog will be about celebrity blind items.  See if you can figure out who they are.

Disclaimer: I want to stress that the people I put for the blind items are only guesses.  I don’t know for a fact if they are right.

From Panache Report

A lot of celebrities started off in the industry at a young age, including the subject of this blind item.  Allegedly, she was raised to go after what she wants at any cost.  Sex is the answer to all of her career decisions. When she wanted a particular man to manage her, she slept with him to seal the deal.  Later, she became pregnant by him and had an abortion.  Now, we’re hearing this isn’t the only abortion she’s had despite her young age.  She allegedly had another abortion by a famous man.  People have wondered, why aren’t her parents keeping a closer eye on her?  Rumors indicate that family members encouraged her to put herself on the auction block to the highest bidder. The motto:  Sleep with men who can help your career and we won’t have a problem with it, even if the men are much older than you, we’ll turn a blind eye.  Only problem, despite all the sleeping around and the abortions, her career has never gotten off the ground. Who is she?  Who is the famous man? 

My prime suspects for this blind item are Cassie and Diddy.  I remember reading rumors that she might have been pregnant.  I also suspect that Ashanti and Irv Gotti could be the answers too.  There were rumors that they have had a relationship.  Irv Gotti all but admitted to it a little while ago.

From Blind Gossip

We called this one three months ago.  The title still holds.  Everything will be very, very civil on the outside.  Neither is expected to publicly blab about the details.  However, behind the scenes, there is a flurry of activity over money and outsiders.  Both members of this celebrity couple have considerable fortunes, but one has more than the other and wants to block the less-wealthy one from claiming a piece of that both now and in the future.  The negotiations have been cautious however, due to both parties showing interest in someone outside the marriage since the decision to split was made several months ago.  One has been spending a lot of phone time with an old flame who is now married.  The other has been finding comfort in the constant company of a same sex member of their staff.  The attorneys will hammer out the money, but it will be interesting to see if either uses the other’s outside relationship as private or public leverage.

I really think this one is Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony.  I also think the married ex is Ben Affleck.  There are online rumors that Jennifer and Marc are getting divorced so this blind item seems to fit them.

Which couple has several difficult decisions to make now that their fake marriage is over?  This gay, opposite-sex married couple were both in the closet for professional reasons and agreed to the fake marriage to enhance each other’s professional image.  However, now that the marriage is over, one of them may be coming out of the closet.  That leaves the other, an actor, to decide whether to come out themselves or pretend that they are shocked that their spouse turned out to be gay.  Both are unattractive options as the former may hurt the actor’s career and the latter would just be a lie, which could result in hefty financial penalties.

I think this one might be Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith.  There are rumors floating that they are both bi-sexual so they could be staying married to protect their careers.  I also think this blind item could be Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes.  Like Will and Jada, there have been rumors about Tom’s sexuality for years. 

From Gatecrasher

Which pop star won’t even throw away her own used hankies?  When she gets a case of the sniffles in the recording studio, the high-pitched princess forces an assistant to do it.

I think this one might be Mariah Carey.  The clue might be “high-pitched” princess.  If it’s not Mariah, then it might be Christina Aguilera.

All pictures are courtesy of Google.com

Taking surveys is a way to earn some extra money. You need to know which sites actually pay.

There are a lot of survey sites on the Internet. A lot of them off you many and prizes to take their surveys, but there’s always a catch. You either have to pay to join them or buy something from their affiliates. I know this because I have tried to sign up for different survey sites. Here are some that I have been a member of for a few years that actually do pay and are free to join.

Survey Spot – www.surveyspot.com
This site sends you links for surveys pretty much every day. The majority of the surveys offer you money if you qualify and complete the surveys. They can range from $1 to about $10 or more depending on the topic. It has a low cash out too. Once you make $5, you can request a check. You can also let the money build until you are ready to cash out. The longest surveys I have taken for survey spot have been about 45 minutes. The longer the survey, the more money you’re offered. The only downside is that you are not offered points or anything if you don’t qualify for a survey.

Greenfield Online – www.greenfieldonline.com
This is another survey site that sends you surveys practically every day. They can also range from $1 to up to $20. You can request a check when you reach $4 or you can keep the money in your account until you are ready for it. The down side is that they can be lengthy even when the money that is offered is low.

My Survey – www.mysurvey.com
This survey site works on a point system. The surveys start out being for 10 points, but may lead to more if you qualify for another survey. You will get 10 points whether you qualify for a survey or not. There are also times when you are asked to try products at home. You can request money (checks), gift cards, prizes, and more once you have reached 1,000 points. The downside to this site is that the surveys may not come every day depending on your profile, but they do come.

Opinion Outpost – www.opinionoutpost.com
This survey site also works on a point system. Ten points is worth $1. Twenty points is worth $2 and so on. These surveys come every other day. Once you reach about $5, you can cash out. The downside is that you don’t get any points if you don’t qualify for a survey

Lightspeed Panel – www.lightspeedpanel.com
This site also works on a point system. A lot of the surveys are worth 75 points or more. They also ask you to test products from time to time. Once you reach 550 points, you can get money, gift cards, movies, etc. You need to have a paypal account to get paid at this site. This could be a downside if you don’t have a paypal account. I get the gift cards. This is another site that won’t offer points you don’t qualify for a survey.

Global Test Market – www.globaltestmarket.com
This survey site also has a point system. The points offered per survey can vary. Once you reach 1,000 points, you can get $50. This site offers checks. The surveys come pretty much every day. You get points even if you don’t qualify for a survey so your points can build up.

There are some other survey sites that I belong to that I will post about in another blog. I hope these surveys bring you some money too. You won’t get rich off of these surveys, but you can make some extra money doing them. The more sites you join, the more you can possibly earn. If you take the time to do the surveys, you will have some extra money in your pocket.

If you want to have a healthier heart, you might want to go with your stomach. Now that the holidays are about over, it’s a good time to thing about getting healthier.

Here are the best ways to flatten your stomach:

Measure your stomach
The first thing you should do is measure your stomach. The amount of your waist might make you a greater risk of getting cardiovascular disease. For men, the amount is more than 40 inches. For women, the amount is more than 35 inches. The best way to take your measurements is to place a tape measure around your bare abdomen. It should be just above your hip bone. The tape measure should feel snug but not tight enough to push into your skin. The tape measure should be level all around. You should breathe out first then measure your waist.

Eat less food
This one sounds easier said than done. You have to cut your calorie intake and adopt a healthier eating plan. Try to eat smaller portions of the food you eat. You actually can lose weight through changing your diet alone, but you can lose more if you add exercise to your plan. I’ll talk about this one more in the next tip.

Exercise
You must exercise, but have to choose the right exercises. Surprisingly, crunches do not burn belly fat. That’s because it’s impossible to target fat in a particular part of the body. The best calorie burners are aerobic exercises, particularly ones that are weight-bearing. Anything that forces you to hold yourself up while you’re doing them, burns more calories. Examples are: brisk walking, running, or stair stepping. It’s important to exercise at the right intensity. You should do them until you find it a challenge to talk continuously for 30 seconds. If you are alone, test yourself by reciting the pledge of allegiance. You should also include strength training in your workout. You should fit strength training in at least three days a week.

Reduce stress
Stress tends to raise levels of appetite-boosting cortisol. Cortisol stimulates us to eat sugar and fat. Try to do some breathing exercises. Deep breathing is important. It lowers your heart rate and your blood pressure. Close your eyes and concentrate on your breathing. Breathe in to the count of four and exhale to the count of four and repeat several times.

Skip the trans fat
Trans fat is a type of saturated fat that may cause more weight gain than other fats especially in the abdomen area. Be careful of the food labels. They may claim that they don’t have trans fat, but some of them may be substituting other saturated fat products that include palm oil and coconut oil. You should include monosaturated fat with each meal if you can. This type of fat can prevent weight gain in the stomach. These foods include: olives, nuts, seeds, avocados, and dark chocolate. Since I like dark chocolate, I am glad that it’s on this list.

Avoid super low fat diets
This type of diet will make you more hungry. Try to eat a variety of healthful foods that will get you satisfied and help you avoid gaining weight.

Don’t skip meals
It will only make you hungrier which will cause you to overeat. Try to have portion-controlled meals throughout the day. That way you will curb your appetite and you won’t be as hungry.