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Rihanna Leads the Way With Amazing Women For Glamour

Molly — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:45:00 -0800

Rihanna stole the show in her dramatic white dress as she and her fellow honorees took the red carpet at last night's Glamour Women of the Year celebration in NYC. Carnegie Hall was brimming with beautiful ladies from Iman to Maria Shriver and Diane von Furstenberg. Catherine Zeta-Jones stood out in blue and had Michael Douglas by her side for support. Rih was just one of a handful of women who were chosen by the magazine, but all eyes were on her - and most of you are loving the look, just the latest in her fashion metamorphosis!

Padma Lakshmi showed off her growing baby bump while one of the evening's honorees Stella McCartney smiled big with her award up on stage where she also had some trouble with her super short skirt. Amy Poehler and Michelle Obama were two of the magazine's other women of the year, though the First Lady didn't attend the event since she was with her husband President Barack Obama visiting with families at Fort Hood. The night was full of inspirational and important females who spoke and mingled, celebrating each other and Glamour's picks. Rihanna has come out strong opening up about her difficult year and what all this means to her – check out Rih's heartfelt speech after the jump.

LOTS more photos of Glamour Women of the Year Party and video of Rihanna on stage so read more.

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Images include: Rihanna, Serena Williams, Katharine McPhee, Padma Lakshmi, Amy Poehler, Zoe Kravitz, Lisa Ling, Laura Ling, Estelle, Stella McCartney, Kerry Washington, Steven Tyler, Andie MacDowell, Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Maria Shriver, Tyra Banks, Katie Couric, Matt Lauer, Iman, Maya Angelou, Bill Clinton, Yoko Ono, Diane von Furstenberg

Rihanna and Stella Join Fellow Women of Year

PopSugarUK — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:30:42 -0800

Glamour Magazine's Women of the Year gathered at Carnegie Hall in New York City yesterday to celebrate each other's successes. Rihanna and Stella McCartney were amongst those honoured, and were joined by Estelle, who performed on stage. Amy Poehler and Serena Williams collected their awards, while Catherine Zeta-Jones was one of the presenters. FabUK wants to know who do you think was best dressed? BellaUK wants to know your opinion on Rihanna's hair. In the special issue of Glamour, Rihanna opens up about her difficult year, and she gave an emotional acceptance speech at the ceremony: check out footage after the jump. If you're UK-based enter my giveaway to win tickets to Rihanna's gig in London on 16 Nov!

To see Rihanna's speech plust lots more pictures from the red carpet and inside the ceremony, including Katharine McPhee, Padma Lakshmi, Zoe Kravitz, Kerry Washington, Steven Tyler, Andie MacDowell, Michael Douglas, Maria Shriver, Tyra Banks, Iman, Maya Angelou, Bill Clinton and Anna Chlumsky, just read more.

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Images include: Rihanna, Serena Williams, Katharine McPhee, Padma Lakshmi, Amy Poehler, Zoe Kravitz, Estelle, Stella McCartney, Kerry Washington, Steven Tyler, Andie MacDowell, Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Maria Shriver, Tyra Banks, Iman, Maya Angelou, Bill Clinton, Anna Chlumsky

Glamour Magazine Woman of the Year: Best Dressed

FabSugarUK — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:30:26 -0800

American Glamour magazine hosted their annual Woman of the Year awards last night in New York City. Some of the fashion industries most influential women were there including Stella McCartney and Tyra Banks. They were joined by stylish ladies Catherine Zeta-Jones, Rihanna and Serena Williams. Out of these five, who do you think is the best dressed?

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Serena Williams Named Woman of the Year

FitSugar — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:30:37 -0800

Looks like having a potty mouth won't hurt you too much. Serena Williams is one of 11 outstanding ladies Glamour magazine has chosen for its Women of the Year issue.

Glamour cites Williams's competitive spirit and drive as a testament to her success, even in the face of hardships like the tragic murder of her sister Yetunde and her rise through the rankings after suffering injuries in 2006. This year it all came full circle for Williams when she captured the Wimbledon victory against her sister, Venus - whom she credits as being a major force in motivating her to work the hardest and become the best.

Besides her Wimbledon victory, Williams has 11 Grand Slam titles, two Olympic gold medals, and has earned more prize money than any female athlete in history. But her trophies and bank account aren't the only reason Glamour thinks Williams is tops. Between winning matches, she's managed to start her own clothing line, pen an autobiography, and open a school in Kenya through her Serena Williams Foundation.

Who else did Glamour name as Women of the Year? Some of the other notables Williams holds court with are Michelle Obama, Maria Shriver, Rihanna, and poet Maya Angelou.

Serena Williams vs. Aunt Flo - Love It or Leave It?

TresSugar — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0700

While I think tampons sell themselves thanks to their life-changing qualities, Tampax has recruited tennis great Serena Williams to pitch their lady products in a new commercial. Dressed in her tennis whites, Serena has nothing to fear from Mother Nature, because she's also wearing a tampon! Over the years, companies have appealed to femininity or used the rhetoric of freedom to sell tampons to women. What do you make of the latest attempt?

This Week's Fab Faves

FabSugar — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:30:22 -0700

Blam! Charlize Theron doesn't need much to shine, but her crisp cobalt Dior frock at the Burning Plain premiere sure turned up her ferosh factor. However, she wasn't the only celeb deserving of an honorable mention. Thanks to glorious NYFW and movie premieres, a flock of fashion fiends were looking sharp this week in a bevy of party dresses and unique separates. Want to check out my favorite 'fits from the week? Keep on to see Jessica Alba and Emmy Rossum in Narciso Rodriguez, Serena Williams in glitzy Gucci, Becki Newton in Marchesa, Megan Fox in Antonio Berardi, and more . . .
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How Do You Teach Your Children to Apologize?

LilSugar — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:00:09 -0700

Kids are like sponges, soaking up everything they see and hear and often repeating the negative at the most inopportune times. Any child who has been around a TV screen or computer monitor this week was likely to have absorbed some less-than-admirable behavior while hearing about the likes of Congressman Joe Wilson, tennis star Serena Williams and rapper Kanye West.

Rather than focus on these public figures' unfortunate actions, their transgressions give us an opportunity to discuss the importance of a meaningful apology to our offspring. Simply teaching lil ones to say "I'm sorry," as each of these personalities has done, does not necessarily help them understand why their actions were wrong and how they may have hurt someone – either physically or emotionally. But trying to explain the concept of an apology to a toddler or preschooler may require some creativity.

Tell us, how do you teach your children to apologize?

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Leighton Meester Laughs It Up At New York Fashion Week

PopSugarUK — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:21:00 -0700

Leighton Meester spent some time away from the Gossip Girl set yesterday, taking in some shows and catching up with friends at New York Fashion Week. She spent some fun time giggling with Olivia Thirlby in Bryant Park, before changing her style and adding some red lipstick to attend the Proenza Schouler show. Peaches Geldof was at Anna Sui, while Michael Douglas was spotted at Narciso Rodriguez, and the Gucci event was attended by Mark Ronson, Estelle and Mary J Blige to name a few. It seems like all the celebs are out style spotting in New York this week!

To see more photos from New York Fashion Week, just read more.

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America: A Country For Rude People

TresSugar — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:00:00 -0700

High-profile incidents of rudeness have dominated the news cycle over the last week. The president of the United States can't give a speech without being heckled, Serena Williams lost her cool during the US Open, and yes, Kanye West acted like a "jackass" by interrupting Taylor Swift's VMA acceptance speech.

In today's New York Times, columnists David Brooks and Gail Collins weigh in on the decline of American manners. Specifically, conservative Brooks suggests that Kanye's outburst is a turning point for America's future, equivalent even to the Battle of Gettysburg (seriously, David Brooks?) and a sign that American society is in decline.

Putting aside the possible implications, do you think Americans are getting ruder?

Women and Anger: Serena's Outburst at the US Open

TresSugar — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:49:03 -0700

Anger in tennis is not without precedent: Jimmy Connors and John "Superbrat" McEnroe were criticized for their oncourt outbursts at linespeople when they didn't agree on a call; they were also beloved for their passion. But a couple days ago at the US Open when Serena Williams disputed a call by getting in the linesperson's face and allegedly telling her she wanted to shove a tennis ball down her throat, some people didn't think that her punishment was enough.

Williams was fined the on-site maximum $10,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct and $500 for racket abuse, and her action caused her the match point. Kim Clijsters went on to win the match and ultimately the US Open.

Some say Serena's endorsement deals are not in jeopardy, and the crowd booed a reporter who insisted Williams address the issue after winning the US Open doubles match with her sister. But tennis historian Bud Collins was quoted as saying that he couldn't believe that Serena got to play doubles, and that she should be suspended for the rest of the year.

I am shocked that an athlete of Serena's caliber would say something like that in anger, and emotional outbursts or threats make me look askance at the person freaking out. I'm curious though, do you think people are more shocked when they see women get angry than when men flip out?