Would You Take Love Advice From Anne Heche?

Although the marriage has been over for more than two years, the divorce settled six months ago, and a new baby born to the mother from a different father, Anne Heche seems bitter about her last husband. Last night on the Dave Letterman show, Heche describes her feelings about her ex-husband and sperm donor, Coley Laffoon, "He goes out to the mailbox and he opens up the little mailbox door and goes, 'Oh! I got a check from Anne! Oh! I got a check from Anne! Yay!'"

Heche and Laffoon who have a 7-year-old son, Homer, have been fighting over their relationship since he filed for divorce in February 2007 after five years of marriage. She said he was a deadbeat who watches porn and hits strip clubs while he called her mentally unbalanced. Last June, they reached a settlement, with her agreeing to pay him a $275,000 lump sum and $3,700 per month in child support for their son.

While collecting this child support, Laffoon wishes Heche would come and watch him coach for a soccer team. She believes this is what a "lazy a#*" would do. Maybe he is trying to become more of a part of his son's life?

She also told Dave Letterman she would not be getting married again. "Don't get married. Forever engaged is a wonderful romantic thing to do."

Was it all a wake up call: Chris Brown and Rihanna

I think most women have heard, "If they hit, walk away." Right? How many times has it been made apparent that if a man hits you once, he's bound to hit you again?

What happens when both parties are into abuse though?

Chris Brown was sentenced yesterday for the abuse he delivered to Rihanna hours before both were slated to perform at the 2009 Grammy's in February. His sentence consists of five years probation, six months of community service to be performed in Richmond, Virginia and ordered to stay away from his former girlfriend for the next five years. He must remain 100 yards away from Rihanna at all times unless at a music industry event were these terms may be harder to follow. The judge in the case, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg, told Chris Brown that violating these terms would result in imprisonment at the state level. He will serve his sentence in his home state of Virginia.

During the trial it was made evident that these two had a turbulent relationship all along. The first incident happened three months before the February beating while the couple was traveling in Europe. During an argument, Rihanna slapped Brown; He then shoved her into a wall. The second incident occurred while visiting Rihanna's home country of Barbados. Brown allegedly broke the front and passenger side windows on a Range Rover they were driving. Neither attack was reported.

The relationship was rocky and explosive to say the least. I've witnessed friends and friend's of family members that involve themselves in these abusive relationships time and time again. It's the drama of the relationship. It keeps it from getting stale. The fights, the slamming of doors, the screams of disgust and the eventual removal of one from the situation only allows for a 'wonderful reunion.'

Was this a wake up call for them both? If allowed to go on behind closed doors, would these two have eventually decided to separate or do you believe one would have wound up more severely hurt or dead?

Do your kids get new lunch boxes every year?

When I was growing up, my grandparents would take me back-to-school shopping every year. I would get new clothes, a new backpack, a new lunchbox and the necessary supplies to get me through the year. To me, this was normal. Granted I was an only child and taken shopping more than others but this was normal for me. My husband on the other hand would be taken to buy new school supplies but the backpack was reused until it was needed to be replaced and lunch was taken to school via brown bags or bought in the cafeteria.

Our daughters are getting ready to head back to school in two weeks. We have been looking around at all of the newest bags and lunch boxes and getting excited the youngest is finally going to start school. I was all ready to buy the girls their new lunchboxes when hubby puts his foot down. He says the older two do not need lunch boxes because they got new lunchboxes last year.

To me they look horrible. With brown stains that line the edges, trash is how they look to me. I tried to wash them. I spray and washed the edges, allowed them to soak in the washer for awhile, and washed them again. They look hopeless.

How often do you replace your children's lunchboxes?

Is Brad Pitt Hot Anymore?

Recently in celebrity gossip news, Brad Pitt seems to be doing a lot of talking. I guess with the release of his new movie Inglorious Basterds, he decides he has a wide audience to speak to while promoting this film. Is all of this "talk" hurting his image or helping?

When speaking with "Today" show's Ann Curry on whether or not he will make a run for mayor of New Orleans, Pitt stated, "I'm running on the gay marriage, no religion, legalization and taxation marijuana of platform ... I don't have a chance."

While on Bill Maher's show, Bill Maher spoke of watching Pitt roll one perfect joint after another at a party. "I'm an artist," Pitt said of his skills. He no longer partakes in smoking weed though, saying it turns him "into a doughnut . . . I'm a dad now. You want to be alert." Also on Bill Maher he talked of the legalization of pot, his disbelief in God, and his belief in gay marriage.

Recently he told the press that Angelina Jolie and him have sex in a grotto behind a waterfall in his pool and just the other day, when he was asked by German press about Tom Cruise's Nazi flick, Valkyrie, he said, "It was a ridiculous movie."

So is he? Is hot anymore or are his days in the hot spot about over?

Another Kardashian With Nothing Better To Do Than Pose Nude

When will this family go away? I do not understand the reasoning behind their so called "glamour." If it's not Kim with her ever changing hair wigs or problems with spending too much money on clothes or falling asleep with her sunglasses on while sunbathing, it's Kourtney "forgetting to take the pill," or worrying about some sex tape that was released to the media.

Today it's been made public knowledge that Kourtney may pose nude. When asked if she would pose nude for a magazine like Rolling Stone, Kourtney Kardashian replied, "I think so. I'd have to think about it."

Do these reality stars have nothing better to do than pose nude and star in sex tapes? Just asking?

A Question for Lil Wayne: How many babies are you going to have with different women?

I guess when you are a rapper you have some type of reputation to live up to? It seem although Lil Wayne already has two children by two different women, he's about to add to his brood.

Lil Wayne confirmed to Los Angeles radio DJ Fuzzy that actress Lauren London is pregnant with his child at this time. He also stated that the on again, off again relationship with sometimes girlfriend, Nivea, is also expecting.

He has a 9-year old daughter with ex-wife Toya Carter, an actress on BET's "Tiny and Tonya Show" and a one year old son with an unidentified college student.

He is a spokesperson for Strapped Condoms but does this man know how to use one?

If You Could Go Back, What's One Thing You Would Change In Matters of Love?

I thought we could have a little fun today. I'm really tired writing about some of the "so-called" celebrities that keep popping up in the news for doing absolutely nothing. Spencer and Heidi Pratt for one, She Teases She Has More to "Reveal." Shoot me now, would you? Kim Kardashian is another, Kim Hangs With Kourtney's Baby Daddy. What about the Gosselins? Fight Breaks Out, Cops Called!

After fighting a head cold for the last week and lying in the bed until I can no longer watch another episode of House Hunters, I took out my pen to think. It's hard to think when you are sick, or it is for me. Anyways, I was thinking about a time when I made a decision to do something, I should have never done. It all started with a boy. He broke my heart and dumped me because he said I was too good. I never wanted to hang out drinking or smoking with his pals. You know, things teenagers do... He would say I would rather read a book than hang out with him and his friends. He was right. I didn't want to watch him act like a fool around his buddies but be a different person when I was around. He was right about that.

I was devastated, though. After we broke up, I couldn't understand what I had done wrong. I was too good? Too good? Well, I would show him! I started stealing cigarettes from my mom and smoking them when she was at work. I would sit on the bathroom counter practicing how to light one and inhale just perfectly. It had to look right, you know. I had to look sophisticated. Soon enough, I had it down pat. I looked like I knew how to smoke and been doing it forever. It was time to show off my skills and especially to him.

He watched. He probably thought I was an idiot. I was. We never did get back together but the habit has kept. All for some dumb boy...

If you could go back in time to a point in your life when you acted on a whim in a relationship, what is the one thing you would change.

Why some men are better avoided

Would you hang out nude with your friends while married? It Seems McSteamy and His Wife Do...

Eric Dane, best known for his role as Dr. "McSteamy" on Grey's Anatomy, and his wife Rebecca Gayheart have been exposed on the web hanging around nude with their good friend, former Miss Teen USA, Kari Ann Peniche. For the twelve minute tape leaked on the web on Gawker.com Monday, the married couple could been seen intoxicated, lying around naked and hanging out in a jaccuzi tub.

"This is not a sex tape," he adds. "It's guys having fun, hanging out together. There is no sex involved in this."

At one point Gayheart exclaims she is "so high", she needs to lie down. At another time, the friends discuss their porn names."My alter-ego name is Peter," Dane replied, adding, "my dog growing up was called Cocaine, and I lived on Manor Drive, so I'm Cocaine Manor."

The tape reportedly surfaced as part of an official investigation into Peniche's alleged sex-for-hire business.

Miss Kari Ann Peniche seems to be the trouble maker in all of this. She was decrowned Miss Teen USA when she posed for Playboy. Also, she was recently treated for sex addiction on Dr. Drew’s Celebrity Rehab but was kicked off the show for entertaining inappropriate guests and for stealing from her roommate, country singer Mindy McCready.

Kourtney Kardashian Preggers with Ex Scott Disick's Baby: Will this bring back them together?

Nothing worse than realizing you are pregnant with your ex's baby right? Well, it seems Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Kourtney Kardashian, is expecting a little bundle of joy over the Christmas holiday's this year. The 30 year old celebutante, socialite, and television personality is expecting with ex, Scott Disick.

Though it seems the two have reunited since the news of Kourtney's pregnancy, when asked if they will marry, she responded with "We'll see."

Have you been seperated from your ex and found out you were pregnant? How did the scene unfold? Did it bring you together or pushyour further apart?

Beat the heat by beating that smell: Ways to stay cool and fresh

For the last couple of days, summer has reared her ugliest head. The sticky, hot feeling that humid air leaves on your skin makes it nearly impossible to smell lovely for more than a mere moment. It seems as soon as you exit the shower, you are met with a thick haze hovering in the air. A clean body helps for a moment, but the moisture in the air turns it sour quicker than Paris Hilton can adopt another animal. Body odor seems to pick up quite a bit in the summer months and it's not coming up roses.

My college roommate from years ago came and visited my family over the weekend. We decided to brave the weather and headed to the local theme park. With temperatures hitting one-hundred degrees, enjoying outside has its limits. All the while enjoying the park, we drank water to hydrate and wore light clothing and flip flops to help not overheat the body. It was still quite warm. Waiting in line at rides while confined into tight spots with masses of sweating, dripping people can turn smelly quickly. What can be done about this smelly problem? Preparedness it the number one answer.

• Take a shower: Please! During the summer months you sweat more, please clean the body more often. A quick dip in the shower or rinsing off with a wet washcloth can help detour smells.


• Change clothing often: Cotton is the best fabric to mop up sweat other than any synthetic which holds onto the smelly sweat and keeps it near your body. It's almost like farting and instead of releasing into the air, the smell hangs around with you. Eww!!


• Apply a deodorant or an antiperspirant: As easy as this is, many people seem to miss this concept. If you are one that has an excessive sweating problem, applying baking soda under the arms can help enormously. If you don't believe in deodorant, read the next suggestion. Apply underarms.


• Fragrance splashes: These can work for men too. A light spritz of fragrance can help anyone smell better. Tote in your purse or bag for those times when you feel gooey. They can also be sprayed towards other smelly people (make sure they are not allergic first).


• Hydrate: Drinking lots of water will help dilute anything in your system. From alcohol to garlic, consumption of certain foods and spices allows your skin to smell a certain way. If you drink more water, this will help flush the body of these toxins.


• Ice Packs and Parasols: If you know you are going to be out in the heat for an extended amount of time, ice packs and parasols can help you beat the heat and beat the smell. Pack up a cooler with your water and ice packs. When you become warm, place the ice pack behind your neck or at the small of your back. This will help cool down the body. At the same time, a parasol or an umbrella can shield the skin from the rays of the sun and help the body not sweat as fast.


• Personal Misting Fans: With a squirt of this, water and a breeze can help cool off your sweating face or body. You can also squirt others that are hot. You will become the favorite at any event!

Body odor does not smell good. It doesn't. Body odor is like trash that you empty into a trash can to be taken away. If you personally do not help control the smell, no one will.

Sharon Stone: Naked Again?

Sharon Stone shows off her ninny's on the cover of French magazine Paris Match this month.

At 51, she still looks great; I only wonder why she feels compelled to show the world her naked body? As the adoptive mother of three boys, should she not show more restraint in her choice of business ventures? Surely she doesn't want her boys to see this?

Or maybe she does?


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People Are Speaking: Yorktown Beach Needs Jellyfish Netting!

Okay, the York County man who jumped off the Coleman Bridge on a drunken dare may have been funny, but the jellyfish stings he suffered while clinging to a buoy are not. This is proof the York River is becoming more infested with these creatures. York County, I am urging you to think of investing money on jellyfish netting at Yorktown Riverwalk.

I have spoken to many people about this problem. A friend of mine from Richmond would bring her children down and stay in the hotel across the street from the beach but when her last visit almost warranted a trip to the emergency room because of the stings on her daughter's legs, she will no longer return. She also informed me that a hotel worker told her, she wouldn't swim in that water for anything (because of the jellyfish).

I have spoken with a prominent member of the Williamsburg community and he told me about a friend of his who houses his boat on the York River. He is thinking of relocating his boat to the James River because of the jellyfish. The last time he took his sailboat out, he anchored the ship and dove into the what he thought would be a refreshing dip, only to met with stings on his body.

Paula's Gone: American Idol Is Next!

Look now because the picture will never be the same. Paula Adbul will not be returning to "Idol" next season.

"With sadness in my heart, I've decided not to return to Idol," she posted on her Twitter page. "I'll miss nurturing all the new talent,but most of all being a part of a show that I helped from day1become an international phenomenon."

Radar Online had posted previously, the veteran reality judge was asking for $20 million to return to the show. "Idol" seemed willing to offer half of that amount.

The news of her departure comes after host Ryan Seacrest inked a new contract worth $45 million over three years, making him the highest paid host on reality TV. Ryan Seacrest released a statement on his Twitter page last night saying, "I am shocked and saddened about Paula."

Paula wanted the money to stay. Should she have received it? I mean, Ryan Seacrest who hosts will make $15 million a year. It's reported that Simon Cowell rakes in $144 million a year. [RadarOnline] Paula, a veteran judge, wanted $20 million a year. Do you believe she was out of line asking for that much money?

Will you still watch American Idol after the fallout from Adam Lambert 's loss this year when it seemed the most likely outcome? Recently Ju'not Joyner said Idol was fake and rigged. I've personally witnessed how fake this show is. Now with Paula gone, will you watch?

I'm thinking Simon Cowell may jump this ship after next year.

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Why You Need A Parasol

More and more we hear to stay out of the sun. Lather your skin in 75 SPF sunblock to avoid aging your skin prematurely. The sun causes skin cancer!! Oh and please don't go near your dermatologist if you have spent a second tanning while on vacation. Okay, Okay... we hear you! Want to add some pizazz to your everyday wear? It's called a parasol and it's the sexiest item a woman can own.

A couple of years ago, while I was still in high school, I became obsessed on finding a fabric parasol. You'll find the paper parasols all of the time but as usual I wanted to be different. I had to find one no one would have. For a year I searched high and low to find the one I wanted. One day while browsing the antique store I seemed to live in, there she was!!! A beautiful, cream and lace parasol. I didn't care the cost. She had finally found her way to me. Luckily the tag was only $20 - a steal if you ask me.

My beautiful, cream and lace parasol has been on many outings with me. She has been on Phish tour, my husband's baseball games and at the lake. Whenever I feel the sun is trying to hard to burn my skin, she comes out to visit. Though not nearly as attractive as she once was, she still holds a very special spot in my heart and in my car for her sun protection.

You need a parasol for sun protection, heat protection and because you deserved to look cute and classy! It's time for you to buy.

(Oh, the girl in the pic is not me but this is a spiting image of my parasol.)

Some Men Are Just Sick: When men get old and still think they are players

While Ryan O'Neal laid his 'sweet angel' to rest after she had been tormented and eaten alive with cancer, his grotesque side rears it's ugly head. As he put Farrah Fawcett's casket into the hearse, he tells Vanity Fair '...a beautiful blonde woman comes up and embraces me, I said to her, 'You have a drink on you? You have a car?'

All the while the woman he is talking to is his daughter, Tatum O'Neal. She describes the scene as this, "You make of it what you will. It had been a few years since we'd seen each other, and he was always a ladies' man, a bon vivant."

Known to smoke drugs with his children and hit on women while at the funeral of the woman he told the press 'he wanted to marry', this man shows the world why no one needs to give this man any more publicity.