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How Mo' Nique Lost the Weight and Why Some Don't Like It

FitSugar — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:30:47 PST

Everywhere I look lately I'm seeing comedienne Mo'Nique. She's got a new late-night talk show on BET, is making the talk show rounds, and is creating some serious Oscar buzz for her standout performance as an abusive mother in Precious. Oh, and also, she's about 50 lbs. lighter.

The stand-up comic has spent a career embracing her big girl status, often telling fans: bigger is better. But on a recent appearance on the Oprah show Mo'Nique shared that slimming down was a matter of life and death.

In 2006, at 262 lbs, she was diagnosed with high blood pressure and doctors warned that she was on a fast track to a short life. In late 2007, Mo'Nique made the decision to lose the weight. A decision, she says, that has alienated some of her fans who looked to her as a symbol that being big is OK. She still thinks that being big is beautiful, but says that being healthy and alive is even better.

To hear how Mo'Nique lost the weight,

Mo'Nique shared with People that her plan is to lose a total of 65 lbs. and is about 20 lbs. away from reaching her goal. The main focus was to change her eating habits - she's cut out junk food like cake, cookies, and chips, and instead of red meat and fried foods, she eats fresh fish and drinks a gallon of water each day. She also hired trainer Erica Sammy to whip her into shape. They hit the gym together on weekday mornings doing a combination workout of cardio, stretching, and weight training.

Link Time! 9/18

BuzzSugar — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:30:38 PDT

Read an excerpt from Juliana Hatfield's memoir. - Rock and Roll Daily
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Five steps to fixing Saturday Night Live. - The TV Addict
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Grey's Anatomy gets the Lolcat treatment. - TiFaux
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Which female novelists would make your list of the funniest writers ever? - Jezebel
Check out this Dexter-inspired townhouse! - CasaSugar
Do the books about Carrie Bradshaw as a teenager = too much of a good thing? - The Frisky
Handicapping which Fall TV shows are likely to be axed first. - Vulture

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The 2008 BET Award Winners

BuzzSugar — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:45:12 PDT

Well, there may not have been any robot suits at this year's BET Awards, but there was plenty of other entertainment, starting with Usher's pyrotechnic performance and continuing through T. Pain's transformation of the awards show into a circus. He told the audience to "ride with the ringleader," since "this industry is my circus."

There were some fierce performances from the female side as well, with Alicia Keys bringing up girl groups of yore, SWV, En Vogue and TLC, for a medley of the groups' hits, which definitely got "Waterfalls" stuck in my head for the foreseeable future. Kanye West took away two awards and performed with Young Jeezy. The actor and actress taking home awards this year were Halle Berry and Denzel Washington, and Al Green received the Lifetime Achievement Award.

For a full list of the 2008 BET Awards winners,

FEMALE R&B ARTIST:
Alicia Keys

MALE R&B ARTIST:
Chris Brown

GROUP:
UGK

GOSPEL ARTIST:
Marvin Sapp

FEMALE HIP-HOP ARTIST:
Missy Elliott

MALE HIP-HOP ARTIST:
Kanye West

NEW ARTIST:
The-Dream

COLLABORATION:
Kanye West f/T-Pain, "Good Life"

VIDEO DIRECTOR:
Erykah Badu and Mr. Roboto

VIDEO OF THE YEAR:
UGK f/Outkast, "International Player's Anthem (I Choose You)"

ACTRESS:
Halle Berry

ACTOR:
Denzel Washington

FEMALE ATHLETE:
Candace Parker

MALE ATHLETE:
Kobe Bryant

BET J AWARD:
Raheem DeVaughn

VIEWER'S CHOICE:
Lil Wayne, "Lollipop"

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:
Al Green

HUMANITARIAN AWARD:
Quincy Jones

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Madonna Brings Out Her Inner Party Girl

PopSugar — Fri, 02 May 2008 05:02:00 PDT

We have nothing but love for Madonna, but she was looking a little over the top (even for her) in her fur and layers of gold chains as she headed to tape 106 & Park in NYC yesterday. Maybe she was a bit hung over while she was getting dressed since she admitted to Ryan Seacrest that she and Justin Timberlake partied after their mini-concert Wednesday night. Madonna said, "[We] decided we both work too hard and have to have fun. I had a shot of tequila ... I may have had a lemon drop, too … We 'tied one on' as they say." We all know that Madonna is one of Hollywood's hardest workers, whether it is her family, her career or her rigorous fitness and diet regime, so we're relieved that she still knows how to cut loose every now and then.

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Whose Curly Hair Did You Like Best at BET?

BellaSugar — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 12:44:42 PDT

Check out all of these talented ladies who were making waves at the 2007 BET Awards on Tuesday night. We've already taken a closer look at Beyonce's bright eyeliner, and now we're comparing curly hair. My pick is Kelly Rowland. Who's yours?

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Which Bright Eye Color Looks Better on Beyonce?

BellaSugar — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 17:44:28 PDT

Beyonce isn't afraid of keeping bold colors in her makeup case, as proven when she showed up wearing lime green eyeliner at last night's BET awards. I think she looks great both ways, but I slightly prefer the light blue shadow she sported last month. Which do you like more?

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Best Of BET

PopSugar — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:36:45 PDT

Double winner Jennifer Hudson kicked off the BET Awards last night with a show stopping performance of And I am Telling You with Jennifer Holiday. Beyonce took a break from her vacation in the French Riviera to pick up an award for Best Female R&B Artist. She also literally shined in her insane Balengiaca gear to perform Get Me Bodied last night. What do you think about her sci-fi getup - love it or hate it? Other highlights include Stevie Wonder performing, Diana Ross' hair, Alicia Keys spreading some peace and Don Cheadle doing Darfur good. To see a complete list of last nights winners just click here.

For lots more fun including love it or hate it polls on Fab click here. To watch the outstanding performances from the Jennifers and Beyonce along with lots more pics just

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2007 BET Award Winners

BuzzSugar — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:00:27 PDT

At this year's BET Awards, held last night at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Dreamgirls stars Jennifer Hudson and Beyonce came out on top. Each lady brought home two awards: Hudson for Best New Artist and Best Actress, and Beyonce for Best Female R&B Artist along with Video of the Year for "Irreplaceable." Beyonce also gave a whole new meaning to doing "the robot" in her crazy mirrored gold leggings.

Mo'Nique hosted the awards for the third year in a row. Other notable winners include Forest Whitaker for Best Actor, T.I. won (again) for Best Hip-Hop Artist, LeBron James took home Male Athlete of the Year while Serena Williams was named Female Athlete of the Year. Scoring the Lifetime Achievement Award was Diana Ross, and Don Cheadle was honored for his efforts to raise awareness about the genocide in Darfur.

To see a full list of winners,

VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Beyonce - "Irreplaceable"

BEST GROUP
Gnarls Barkley

BEST ACTOR
Forest Whitaker

BEST ACTRESS
Jennifer Hudson

BEST HIP-HOP ARTIST
T.I.

BEST COLLABORATION
Ludacris f/ Mary J. Blige - "Runaway Love"

BEST NEW ARTIST
Jennifer Hudson

BEST MALE ATHLETE
LeBron James

BEST FEMALE ATHLETE
Serena Williams

BETJ COOL LIKE THAT
Gerald Levert

BEST GOSPEL ARTIST
Kirk Franklin

BEST MALE R&B ARTIST
Ne-Yo

BEST FEMALE R&B ARTIST
Beyonce

VIEWERS CHOICE AWARD
Birdman and Lil Wayne "Stuntin' Like My Daddy"

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The Sh*ttiest Mixtape Boom Box Bet

GiggleSugar — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 01:00:00 PDT

Take two guys, two mix tapes, one big ass boom box, and one bet. The guy who could create the shittiest mix tape was named the winner. The loser had to swallow his pride (and risk his personal safety!) and hit the mean streets of NYC with both playlists blaring from a boom box. Aziz, the loser, gets into it, rockin' out to Sixpence None the Richer's "Kiss Me" (a song that even I, a chick, find embarrassing), among other "best to listen to in the privacy of your own home" tunes. The glares from passersby are worth the time it takes to watch this...

Share Your Wedding Style in Our New Community Group

Elka Karl — Sun, 27 May 2012 05:00:10 PDT

Whether you're recently engaged, in the final stages of wedding planning, or have already tied the knot, you'd probably agree that the design elements of a wedding play an essential role. With boundless resources for inspiration available, we're betting that CasaSugar readers are planning - or have implemented - some amazing decor for their weddings.

Share all of your planned or finished decor and DIYs in the Wedding Decor and DIYs group. We see it as a vehicle for swapping ideas, organizing visuals, and sharing details of your wedding with family, friends, and the rest of the Wedding Decor and DIYs community.

Posts can run the gamut of everything related to wedding design and decor. Subjects can include but aren't limited to:

DIY decor
Centerpieces
Tablescapes
Florals
Venues
Stationery suites
Signage
Furniture
Photo booths
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If you've just gotten hitched and would like your wedding to be featured on CasaSugar, let us know! We're looking forward to being a part of the creative process and seeing the vision of your wedding come to fruition. Share inspiration in the new Wedding Decor and DIYs group now!

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