An Iowa State University researcher says the idea that striking a “power pose” in the mirror can boost your confidence, abilities and testosterone levels is complete bunk. The concept of power posing gained popularity after a study came out about a decade ago, but ISU psychology professor Marcus Credé says there’s no scientific evidence it […]Powered by WPeMatico
Representatives of the Obama Foundation have been in Iowa this week, looking for artifacts from Barack Obama’s 2008 and 2012 presidential campaigns in Iowa. “Obviously Iowa in 2008 played a huge role in the Obama campaign,” said Sam Michel, a spokesman for the foundation, “and as the museum team was designing the Obama Presidential Center […]Powered by WPeMatico
A new report on childhood obesity finds Iowa’s numbers aren’t budging, with more than 50,000 kids statewide falling into the category. Victoria Brown, senior program officer for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, says the report looked at children between the ages of 10 and 17 over the past two years. “The obesity rate in Iowa […]Powered by WPeMatico
Chavira in "Scandal" - ABC/Nicole Wilder(LOS ANGELES) -- Although he posted them to Twitter on September 13 -- the day Felicity Huffman was sentenced to jail for her role in the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal -- her Desperate Housewives co-star Ricardo Chavira's outraged comments over her short sentence have just started to go viral. "White Privilege," he fumed. Huffman was sentenced to 14 days in prison, a $30,000 fine […]
HBO/Anne Marie Fox(LOS ANGELES) -- Get ready: Issa Rae is officially taking over your Google Assistant. Google announced on Thursday that they have tapped the Insecure star and creator as their newest celebrity voice for their digital helper. Starting today, Rae's voice will be available through the Google Assistant app on iOS and Android, as well as on Google Home speakers and various smart displays. According to the announcement, to […]
iStock/Pattanaphong Khuankaew(NEW YORK CITY) -- Cuba Gooding, Jr. was indicted on new charges by a grand jury in New York City court today.The latest charges will remain sealed until Tuesday, October 15, when Gooding returns to court. The actor previously pleaded not guilty to one misdemeanor count each of forcible touching and sexual abuse in the third degree. The charges stem from the 51-year-old actor's alleged groping of a woman's […]
ABC/Steve Iervolino(LOS ANGELES) -- Although they were unable to make it to the October 5 grand opening of Tyler Perry Studios, Barack and Michelle Obama have a special message for the director and now studio owner. "So much love for @TylerPerry, who just opened the first major film studio lot fully owned by an African-American," tweeted Mrs. Obama tweeted. "Barack and I couldn’t be more proud of you—thanks for showing […]
ABC/Jeff Niera(LOS ANGELES) -- Drew Barrymore is getting into the daytime talk show game. The actress and former Santa Clarita Diet star tried her hand at this in 2016, shooting a pilot episode that pretty much went nowhere. But a new pilot shot back in August reportedly led CBS Television Distribution to give a new show the green light. "It is beyond my wildest dreams to have this opportunity for […]
Michael Tran/Stringer/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Influencers who stand by their detox product made an enemy of Sophie Turner, who spilled the proverbial tea on the weight-loss industry. Detox teas are somewhat of a hot-button issue now that celebrities like Kim and Khloe Kardashian are hawking them to fans. Consequently, actors like Jameela Jamil are rallying to have these products banned by claiming they are unsafe and promote body shaming. The Game of Thrones alum took a stand against detox teas on Tuesday by mocking influencers […]
