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About Clara Freeman

Clara Freeman is a nurse, freelance writer, blogger, book review blogger and motivational writer and speaker for women issues. She is the owner of authentic-woman.net, a website that encourages women on a journey to living an authentic life. A self confessed gossip maven, Clara post weekly tibits of celebrity/entertainment/ political news and views at on her website. She writes trivial and reviews at her transitional blog Clara54. An advocate for women, children and the elderly, Clara offers her services to women and children advocacy programs and uses her voice to speak for “the underdog” when they can no longer speak for themselves. Connect with clara via twitter.com/c50something

Sarah Michelle Gellar in RINGER

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A first glance at the trailer promoting the premiere of Ringer, one of the new Fall shows debuted for a September airing, I thought, “naw.” Partly because I’m a fan of Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Buffy The Vampire Slayer, her breakout television series of 1997 that led to her becoming a Hollywood “A” list celebrity, and partly because I still harboured ideas that a young teen Buffy, ‘slayer’ girl would reunite with her still kind hearted Vamp love, Angel, and the two of them would remain blissfully happy on the huntdown for vampires and demons to destroy and be made an example of.

Many fans might recall an earlier time in the life of Sarah Michelle Gellar. She was a fresh faced 16 year old, cast in the role of Erica Kane’s daughter, Kendall Hart, in the long running soap opera, All My Children.

Reality check! Sarah Michelle Gellar aka All My Children’s Kendall aka Buffy the Vampire Slayer aka Mrs. Freddie Prinze Jr and 34 year old mom to baby girl Charlotte, is no longer a teen and has moved on to another television drama I’m proposing will become a big hit for the elusive actress. Ultimately, the realization that Buffy needed to grow up and that Angel would go on to do bigger and better shows- BONES, airing on the CW Network, led me to watch Ringer.

Sarah Michelle Geller in RINGER

In Ringer, Sarah Michelle Gellar is cast in dual roles. She is Bridget, a former stripper and drug addict who runs to the only safe haven she knows; the home of her twin sister, Siobhan, after fleeing a witness protection program and the man she was set to testify against in a witnessed murder.

Gellar, as Bridget takes a bit of getting used to after seeing the actress play stronger characters in prior performances. As Bridget, Gellar is the timid, trusting, and oftentimes, clueless victim, trying to set right all wrongs of her sister’s life that has become her life after Siobhan mysteriously drowns.

Playing the bitchy, evil, and conniving Siobhan, Sarah Michelle Gellar leans toward giving viewers a stellar performance. Playing dual roles cannot be a catwalk; yet the actress seems to make this transition believable. Ringer, premiering on the CW Network in America, was recently picked up for the full season and deemed the network’s best new drama!

I will continue to watch and hope that Ringer finds its audience because the popularity of a new show tends to wan as we are f
ickle sometimes in our viewing choices - remember Nurse HawthoRNe?

Anyway, for Buffy fans, I leave you with a juicy titbit…

In the mid season finale of Ringer, you see an original cast member from Buffy the Vampire Slayer days.

Amber Benson who played Tara on Buffy can be seen playing Tara, a snitch and stripper in a recent episode of Ringer. Her brief appearance is totally, brief. But, that’s the power of television.

Happy Holidays!

Editor’s Note:
In the UK, Ringer premiered on Sky Atlantic in Autumn 2011.

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Kris Humphries: Life After Kim Kardashian

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After Kris and Kim’s divorce, a 72 day union of sorts, people are getting to see some of the events of what led up to the split in Kourtney And Kim Take New York, the latest Reality Show for the Kardashian brand. People continue to speculate as rumors about the marriage dissolution continues to escalate via media outlets, blogs, and tweets.

Kris Humphries & Kim Kardashian

If you’ve been keeping up with my posts, you’ll see my own suspicions come into question. Ultimately, the two people involved know the truth behind their split, but, according to Kim’s camp, Kris was a real brute to his new wife. There’s even been media assumptions that Kim and her people had portions of Kourtney And Kim Take New York edited in order to support these allegations. Kris has been described as a beast of sorts as he continues to belittle and give Kim a verbal beatdown.

Not too many folks are buying this pity party from the Kardashian empire, however, as their agenda seem to ultimately win back favor with viewers for the money making reality queen. As we watch from all parts of the globe the demise of Kim’s and Kris’s marriage in Kourtney and Kim Take New York, allow me to fill in the gaps to Kris Humphries life after marriage to Kim Kardashian.

Kris has reportedly asked for an annulment from the marriage as opposed to Kim’s hastily signing for a divorce. It appears that Mr. Humphries isn’t backing down on having his name tarnished by Kim and her advisors. According to RadarOnline, Kris is also asking that the prenup the two signed before the marriage, in effect, preventing him from ever talking about their marital situation, be deemed null and void.

Of course, Kim wants to protect her assets from Kris, so the heat is on, as folks in Kim’s corner consider their next move. In the meantime, she is making more public and positive appearance in view of the papparazzi; serving in a Los Angeles soup kitchen over the Thanksgiving holiday and making young at risk women dreams come true on an obviously televised fashion program.

Kris talking on ABC News

Kris Humphries was seen moving back to Minnesota to practice football  in an episode of Kourtney and Kim Take New York, after he comes home to find Kim, Kourtney and some friends practicing naked Yoka with a male yoga instructor in the apartment  they shared with Kourtney and her babies daddy, 28 year old Scott Disick. Kris called what he saw disguisting and gross before packing up and heading back to Minnesota.

Recently other celebrities have been weighing in on the media  attention given to the Kardashians. Daniel Craig aka James Bond, is quoted in the GQ UK magazine bashing Kardashians saying , “What, you mean all I have to do is behave like a f***ing idiot on television and then you pay me millions?!”

Teen Mom’s Farrah Abraham tweeted:  “I’m shocked Kourtney Kardashian is pregnant again. Did she not learn anything from TEEN MOM?” To which Kourtney tweets: “ Why would I have anything to do with Teen Mom? I’m 32 years old, honey, don’t get it twisted!” adding a smiley face afterwards for emphasis.

Seemingly Kris is moving on. He recently appeared in a Good Morning America cooking segment and also is having his bachelor pad in Minnesota revamped for an episode of the DIY Show called “Man Caves”.

How about a positive to report in all of this energy depleted Kardashian fallout, kids? Well, Celebuzz.com has voted Khloe and Lamar Odom the happiest couple of 2011! Yep, it is possible for a Kardashian sister to marry and experience a happy medium with her betrothed…

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The Rise of Whitney Houston

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Editor’s Note:  On February 11, 2012 – after the following article was published – Whitney Houston was found dead in a suite at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California, submerged in the bathtub. The cause of death was not immediately known. City Connect offers our deepest sympathy to Whitney Houston’s family and fans.

Whitney Houston, the songstress, actress, and often times “in your face” diva’s return to the fold of celebrity spotlight could be classified as a Phoenix rising of sorts. Not that Ms. Whitney Houston is being compared to a mystical creature, but, more like a fierce warrior woman with an agenda – to show the world that she IS a survivor!

Recently, I caught a 2 part interview of the embattled star as she began making her comeback to acting after a 15 year absence. Whitney Houston appeared strong, determined and happy while speaking exclusively to Access Hollywood’s Shaun Robinson in Detroit where her new movie Sparkle was filming.

Looking relaxed and personable in sedate clothing and wearing a bright smile, Whitney Houston offered insights on Sparkle, the movie, and on why she’s back since her fall from grace under a media microscope and public opinion. She touched briefly on her looks, stating how she had matured and ”I’m older now.“

When asked why she’d taken the role of mother to Jordin Sparks playing daughter in the movie, made famous in 1976 by Irene Cara, Whitney Houston says “I felt it. I felt a passion for the role… the love a single woman have for her children in the late sixties.” Although Whitney Houston admitted being apprehensive doing the remake, she thought it was fun and that everyone was going to love the film.

Whitney Houston admits she didn’t watch American Idol when Jordin Sparks was a contestant who ultimately became season 6 American Idol winner. She admits to giving the new actress hugs because she knows how it feels to be in Jordin’s shoes, stating she was “petrified” filming The Bodyguard with Kevin Costner.

More talking points:

On her daughter: She’s my greatest inspiration. Whitney credits her role as mom to 18 year old Bobbi Christina in helping to prepare her for the movie.

On her fans: I’m honoured and humbled that I’m still doing what I love to do.

On the remake of the movie, Waiting To Exhale: Based on the bestselling novel by Terry Mcmillan and starring Whitney Houston, Angela Basset, Loretta Devine and Lela Rochon. Whitney calls the women, her 3 ladies and says “I’m not going to say no.” ”Savannah has to be, she has to come back.”

As a little girl whose mom sings backup for Elvis Presley and Whitney gets to meet him: “ He comes in wearing his dark glasses and mink coat. You didn’t really meet Elvis. You just sit back and just look… Amazing.”

The interview on Access Hollywood with Whitney Houston reveals a bit of what’s going on with her, but, oddly enough, Whitney didn’t say when she’s going back into the studio to record another awesome album. Whitney Houston sings… Wow, another chapter in the life of a talented Phoenix.

Sadly, it was the late singer, Aaliyah who was first cast in the role made famous by Irene Cara.

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Behind the Scenes: Kim Kardashian‘s Fairytale Wedding

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Kris & Kim on the Jay Leno Show on 4 October 2011

Two months after what some folks call the marriage of the year between Reality Star Kim Kardashian and Basketballer Kris Humphries, viewers finally got a look behind the scenes to spicy footage leading up to the couple’s big day. The 2 part series aired on The E Channel on Sunday and Monday nights appropriately called Kim’s Kardashian’s Fairytale Wedding.

From the onset, it was evident that things aren’t always what they seem when we’re standing on the outside looking in. Sadly, the prelude to a wedding drama overshadowed the happy go lucky sound bytes viewers watched as Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries said their I dos. What unfolded on the ‘pre show’ to a Kardashian Wedding was a bit disturbing.

First, the younger of the three adult Kardashian sisters, Khloe and soon to be brother-in-law, Kris Humphries kept saying inappropriate things to one up the other.

Khloe thinks Kris sees Kim as a beautiful trophy wife and If she marries him, he has nothing to lose. She calls Kris “opportunistic” telling him that he has “come up off of Kim.”

Kris Humphries to Khloe Kardashian “How dare you question someone else’s marriage?” “Are you sure you’re not using Lamar?” referring to basketball player Lamar Odom whom Khloe hastily married, causing reports to surface in the media that the nuptials were a sham.

At some point Kris feels his input as the groom is being overlooked and undervalued by the women in the Kardashian household, leaving him frustrated and feeling like a non factor. He tells Kim how he’s afraid of becoming like Bruce Jenner and Scott Dusic, “ living life in the passenger seat.”

Seemingly controlling women, Kim Kardashian and her mom, Kris Jenner plans the wedding venue without the soon to be groom. Of course, Kris feels slighted . When he confronts Kim, she tells him she’s been dreaming of her fairytale wedding every since she was a little girl. An angry Kris tells Kim she could just as easily slide any guy into the grooms’ slot. There’s so much tension and drama in Kim Kardashian’s Fairytale Wedding, a viewer might begin to wonder when the director will call “cut!”

Shortly after the two part series aired, there were more reports about the couple in the media and it was not very encouraging. On Friday October 14th, Wendy Williams , a former radio host and now queen of daytime gossip , recently got wind of some interesting and hopefully untruths about the newlyweds.

According to Wendy Williams, Life And Style Magazine quotes Kim Kardashian saying she needs a break because she didn’t realize marriage was going to be so hard! At this posting Kim has taken off for Dubai, leaving her basketball lockout and new hubby home to fend for himself. Some things that seemed to stress the betrothed Kim Kardashian out?

Dogs sleeping in her bed (Kris’s)

Splattering the bathroom mirror while brushing (Kris)

Kris Humphries ‘Price Is Right’ bedroom in his Minnesota home!

Kris Humphries loves:

Dogs sleeping in his bed

Splatttering the bathroom mirrors when he’s brushing his teeth

His bedroom in his Minnesota home!

Love & Marriage goes together like a horse and carriage, so can’t they all just get along?

72 days after Kim & Kris tied the knot, Kim Kardashian filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences for the reason for the split. Before they married, Kim and Kris signed a prenuptial agreement so that their respective assets would be protected in the case of a
divorce. Just as well eh?!

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Affordable Celebrity Fall Fashions

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Clara Freeman, City Connect’s American correspondent, turns her eye from Entertainment to take a look at what the fashion world is offering Stateside this season. Whether you call it Autumn or “Fall”, get ready for some hot fashion tips from Clara…

Okay, I’m sure everyone who’s anyone made an appearance at many of the September Fashion catwalks extending along the street haunts of New York City to the cobblestone sidewalks of the Paris elite where designers got to show off their best models adorned in Spring fashion. A memorable fashion frenzy of glitz, glamour and glam!

But, what’s in store for frugal fashionistas this Fall?

Fall became official on Sept 22nd. Already, consumers are being bombarded with answers to what’s appropriate and what’s not when purchasing clothes for Fall. Fashion is a big deal worldwide and if you’re not a celebrity fashionista, come join my pity-party, because neither am I. You can start by scouring the numerous fashion magazines to find the latest fashion styles and compare prices. Some of my favorites include the fashionable Vogue, InStyle Magazine, Essence Magazine and Harper’s Bazaar.

But, that doesn’t mean we cannot live vicariously through celebritydom and at affordable prices to boot. If you follow fashion trends, you’ll know that many famous designer labels and big name Hollywood celebrities have their clothing placed with discount retailers where regular shoppers can get to feel like a celebrity, at less than half the price of a celebrity cost. Some of the designer labels include the following:

Missoni for Target – whose designs cost an entire website to crash during fashion week!

The Kardashian Dash Collections at Sears – can’t seem to get enough of those Kardashians.

Jennifer Lopez and estranged husband Mark Anthony recently unveiled individual clothing lines at Khols Department Stores.

Calvin Klein at Marshalls.

Isaac Mizrahi also at Target.

Jaclyn Smith offers age appropriate designs at Kmart and if you have a fetish for fab and affordable shoes, there’s Christian Siviano shoes and accessories at Payless Shoe Stores. The young designer has made a name for himself in celebrity fashion since winning Bravo’s Project Runway Fashion Design Competition during the show’s first season.

Now that you have an idea where to look for celebrity fall fashions that won’t empty your pockets, how about a few tips on what’s hot for fall and what’s not?

The look for fall includes everything from Polka Dot, Pastel, Navajo, Suede and leather, to peep toe booties. Some style mavens give a thumbs up to wearing summer pieces straight into Fall.

The emphasis is on creativity, pairing and knowing it’s ok to break traditional convention when it comes to wearing after season clothing. Some clothes given the green light to wear into Fall include:

  • Maxi dresses paired with chunky knit and belted at the waist.
  • Capri pants (fitted to the leg) worn with tall boots.
  • White trousers fitted with cashmere sweater and colorful elongated scarves.
  • White blazer paired with tweed fabric, printed blouse, or, leopard pants.

According to the fashion experts, the “it” top for Fall that every fashionista must have is the Turtleneck.

A true lover of gorgeous and age appropriate fashion, my motto continues to be: Have fun, think affordable, dress for comfort and look and feel like a billion bucks…

TNT Networks Cancels Nurse HawthoRNe

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I really want to say “What’s that about?” after learning recently that one of the viewers favorite television shows is being cancelled! Nurse Hawthorne is getting the ax after 3 seasons of what I would perceive as good television-a virtual gossip mogul’s food for fodder. It was an exciting show with Jada Pinkett Smith at the helm as executive producer! One might want to argue that the medical drama wasn’t realistic in some characterizations like that of a nurse becoming CEO of a hospital, but as a seasoned nurse, I’d still give Nurse HawthoRNe a shot of praise for being one of the best in comparison to some of those other medical shows. In light of the media speculation in regards to the show’s leading stars, Jada Pinkett Smith and Marc Anthony alleged infidelities, there could have been behind the scene decisions on whether the show should continue. Whatever the reasons for pulling the show, It doesn’t set well with the expectations of viewers, like myself, who was looking forward to finding out who shot detective Renata in the season finale! Didn’t catch the final episode of Nurse HawthoRNe? Recap: If you didn’t catch the season finale of Nurse Hawthorne, I’m back to give you the 411! It’s a no brainer really that in the 3rd season of Nurse HawthoRNe, viewers would be left with a cliffhanger. Don’t all good television ends this way? Okay, so we get to the segment where Christina reluctantly signs those divorce papers Tom so hastily delivered to her doorstep. Christina, upon reflection, comes to the realization that she’s in love with two men. Her soon to be ex husband Tom Wakefield, and her new found love, detective Nick Renata Before leaving for some much needed heart mending and soul searching, Christina goes to the hospital to drop off divorce papers to Tom, wishes him well and departs. Next, she drops off a letter at the precinct addressed to detective Nick Renata where she questions his innocence in the murder of her assailant. Although she loves him, she’s decided to end their relationship. Camille drops her mom off at the airport and heads back to James Rivers Hospital where she severs her own relationship with young doctor Miles ( the married Miles) and meets up with Tom to talk about her starting college. Tom promises that no matter what happens with his marriage to Christina, he will always be there for Camille. Meanwhile, having boarded the plane, Christina gets a call from Nick informing her of his mother’s death. Christina hurriedly aborts her vacation plans to go be with Nick. She helps to organize funeral arrangements and coax the feuding Renata brothers into squashing burial disagreements- it’s what their mom would have wanted. Back at James Rivers, Tom has helped to save a friend’s life, questioned his haste in delivering divorce papers to his wife and heads home to Christina’s to apologize after seeing her at the hospital, following the funeral. Christina is greeted at the hospital by Kelly and thanks her for intercepting the letter meant for Nick. Kelly excitedly shows her own letter to Christina, having passed the scrub nurse certification. Christina tells Kelly she’s special. Christina becomes CEO of James Rivers Hospital. Tom makes head surgeon. Bobbie keeps Christina’s old job and get funding for the Cancer treatment center. Morrissey becomes spiritually grounded and the 3rd season of Nurse HawthoRNe ends with a bang-literally. THE CLIFFHANGER: Tom drives up to the house he once shared with Christina. He rings the doorbell and Christina answers, wearing one of Tom’s old shirts. Tom relates the harrowing events of the day and his “aha” moment. She sits on the edge of a chair and listens. Tom haltingly and emotionally tells Christina how much he truly loved her and how sorry he was that he wasn’t there when she needed him to be on the night of her attack. He hoped they could someday get past the “stuff’ and become close again. Christina cries… the two hug… Truly a scene for the hankie! As Tom leaves the house, he encounters a weary and beat looking detective Nick Renata on his way to visit Christina. The men give a long stare in passing. Admittedly, Nick looked more menacing. Tom is seen sitting behind the wheel of his car. Nick knocks and Christina goes to answer the door. He comes in and tells her to sit down. She’s taken aback by his appearance ,but, tries to stay calm. She tells Nick about the visit from a friend and fellow officer earlier at the hospital. The officer said Nick had been missing for 4 days… She asks if he’d been drinking. Nick sits across from Christina. He tells her that he read her letter and takes out a gun. Christina is clearly shaken. Nick asks if she’s afraid of him. She’s about to say she loves him, but, Nick interrupts by placing the gun next to his heart…”You and me Christina.” He caresses his chest with the gun. “You and me.” Nick abruptly leaves. Before Christina can sit down again, she hears a gun shot. Racing outside, she glimpses a car speeding off and Nick fatally shot at the wheel of his car. Screaming for help, Christina pulls detective Renalta from the car, clutches him in her arms and continues to scream for help! Who shot detective Nick Renata? Sadly, It seems we’ll never know. Thanks TNT!

Nurse HawthoRNe Season Finale

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If you didn’t catch the season finale of Nurse Hawthorne, I’m back to give you the 411! It’s a no brainer really that in the 3rd season of Nurse HawthoRNe,  viewers would be left with a cliffhanger. Don’t all good television ends this way? Okay, so we get to the segment where Christina reluctantly signs those divorce papers Tom so hastily delivered to her doorstep. Christina, upon reflection, comes to the realization that she’s in love with two men. Her soon to be ex-husband Tom Wakefield, and her new found love, detective Nick Renata.

Before leaving for some much needed heart mending and soul searching, Christina goes to the hospital to drop off divorce papers to Tom, wishes him well and departs. Next, she drops off a letter at the precinct addressed to detective Nick Renata where she questions his innocence in the murder of her assailant.

Although she loves him, she’s decided to end their relationship. Camille drops her mom off at the airport and heads back to James Rivers Hospital where she severs her own relationship with young doctor Miles ( the married Miles) and meets up with Tom to talk about her starting college. Tom promises that no matter what happens with his marriage to Christina, he will always be there for Camille.

Meanwhile, having boarded the plane, Christina gets a call from Nick informing her of his mother’s death. Christina hurriedly aborts her vacation plans to go be with Nick. She helps to organize funeral arrangements and coax the feuding Renata brothers into squashing burial disagreements- it’s what their mom would have wanted. Back at James Rivers, Tom has helped to save a friend’s life, questioned his haste in delivering divorce papers to his wife and heads home to Christina’s to apologize after seeing her at the hospital, following the funeral. Christina is greeted at the hospital by Kelly and thanks her for intercepting the letter meant for Nick. Kelly excitedly shows her own letter to Christina, having passed the scrub nurse certification. Christina tells Kelly she’s special.

Christina becomes CEO of James Rivers Hospital. Tom makes head surgeon. Bobbie keeps Christina’s old job and get funding for the Cancer treatment center. Morrissey becomes spiritually grounded and the 3rd season of Nurse HawthoRNe ends with a bang-literally.

THE CLIFFHANGER:

Tom drives up to the house he once shared with Christina. He rings the doorbell and Christina answers, wearing one of Tom’s old shirts. Tom relates the harrowing events of the day and his “aha” moment. She sits on the edge of a chair and listens. Tom haltingly and emotionally tells Christina how much he truly loved her and how sorry he was that he wasn’t there when she needed him to be on the night of her attack. He hoped they could someday get past the “stuff’ and become close again. Christina cries… the two hug… Truly a scene for the hankie!

As Tom leaves the house, he encounters a weary and beat looking detective Nick Renata on his way to visit Christina. The men give a long stare in passing. Admittedly, Nick looked more menacing. Tom is seen sitting behind the wheel of his car. Nick knocks and Christina goes to answer the door. He comes in and tells her to sit down. She’s taken aback by his appearance but tries to stay calm. She tells Nick about the visit from a friend and fellow officer earlier at the hospital. The officer said Nick had been missing for 4 days… She asks if  he’d been drinking.

Nick sits across from Christina. He tells her that he read her letter and takes out a gun. Christina is clearly shaken. Nick asks if she’s afraid of him. She’s about to say she loves him, but, Nick interrupts by placing the gun next to his heart…”You and me Christina.” He caresses his chest with the gun. “You and me.” Nick abruptly leaves. Before Christina can sit down again, she hears a gun shot. Racing outside, she glimpses a car speeding off and Nick fatally shot at the wheel of his car. Screaming for help, Christina pulls detective Renalta from the car, clutches him in her arms and continues to scream for help!

Who shot detective Nick Renata?

1. Tom, because he’s jealous?

2. Nick, because Marc Anthony’s character is leaving the show?

3. The brother of Christina’s assailant who is out for revenge?

Keep it here for more insights…

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Kim Kardashian’s Wedding Extravaganza

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Being dubbed “the wedding of the summer” 30 year old Kim Kardashian, who garnered 74% of viewer vote up against rival Paris Hilton in the battle for the media proclaimed ‘REALITY TV Queen” married for the second time on Saturday 20th August in Southern California. The groom, 26 year old old New Jersey Nets basketball player, Kris Humphries prosposed to Kim in June.

The two dated for only 6 months prior to becoming engaged. On 20th August with 400 plus in attendance, including an approximate report of about 50 A List celebs in attendance, and under the glare of a reality television camera shutter lens, the two exchanged vows.

Kim’s stepdad, Brue Jenner escorted her down the aisle. Her younger sisters, Kylie and Kendall wore ivory bridesmaids dresses and the ringbearer was none other than little Mason, Kim Kardashian’s nephew and the son of Kim’s older sister, Kourtney and ill-fated boyfriend, Scott Disic.

Kim Kardashian has come a long way since the infamous relationship sex tape she made with her then boyfriend, Ray J , Brandy Norwood of ”Moesha” little brother. When Kim sued and settled for an undisclosed amount against the tape being released, the world became kim Kardashian’s “oyster!”

She ventured into a Reality TV Show with her family, called “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” where viewers got to see all sides of the Kardashian family dramas. The show became so popular that it produced several spin-off reality shows for the Kardashians; “Kourtney And Kim Take New York” follows the two sisters around the city as they open another of their Dash stores clothing line.

The younger of the three sisters, Khloe married Los Angeles Lakers basketballer Lamar Odom in 2010, after only 4 weeks of knowing each other which led to their reality show – “Khole and Lamar”.

Kim and her sisters, along with their manager mom, Kris Jenner, have amassed a small fortune in hocking everything from swimwear, fitness, fashions, perfumes, books and shoes to gracing the cover of famous magazines but it’s truly the relationships of these once lesser known industry publicity seekers that have viewers tuning in to watch. And did I tell you? The Kardashian number of tweets nearly tops The President Of The United States!

I think the Kardashian’s are on a roll and they’re not going away anytime soon. Kim and Kris’s Saturday nuptials will be televised in October as a special wedding documentary. Can’t wait for that…

The wedding of Kim Kardashian to Kris Humphries was, according to one insider, ”well produced and well staged.” And Kim was definitely channeling the British Royal Wedding as she oversaw preparations for her extravagant California nuptials.

From the themed black and white guest lists to the bride’s three Vera Wang gowns and 10 tier wedding cake, the event was from all reports a wedding fit for a princess.

And the money made from this wedding according to The Post totals a whopping $17.9 million. As of this writing, it’s being reported the couple are heading off for a short European honeymoon… hmmm, maybe they’re headed to collect from Britian’s OK! Magazine for allowing them exclusive rights to Kim’s bridal shower!

Okay, lovelies, the follow-up to the “show me the money” post will have to wait for another day of entertainment news and views. You won’t want to miss it!

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Nurse HawthoRNe Sizzles on TNT

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Direct from America, Clara Freeman – freelance columnist, and self-confessed celebrity gossip mogul – discusses the twists and turns of one of TNT’s hottest shows: Nurse HawthoRNe (sic). Nurse HawthoRNe has proved very popular in America and stars the talented Jada Pinkett Smith and the handsome Michael Vartan.

Okay, I admit it again. I love the drama of TNT! The most watched show of Tuesdays nights have gotten even hotter since the addition of Latin crooner and recently separated, Marc Anthony appeared in 2 segments August 2010, before returning on semi- regular basis. Marc Anthony is best known for his Latin style of music where he sings in his flavor of salsa, even pending a duet with
estranged wife, Jennifer Lopez back in 2007, El Cantante.

Marc Anthony might be having marriage woes as reported in the media of late, after announcing a separation as of Friday, July 18th from Jennifer Lopez after 7 years of marriage and fathering twins. However, in spite of the constant attention revolving around the couple, Marc Anthony’s career in television appears on the rise. If his sizzling performance on Tuesday night’s Nurse Hawthorne is any indication of his longevity in the Movie & Television arena, he will have little concern for worry. His acting abilities are sharp and on point.

To recap a bit for those of you who haven’t caught the fireworks, Jada Pinkett Smith plays an ER nurse working to save patients under pressure on the Medical Drama. Doctor Tom, played by Michael Vartan, happened to be the best friend of Christina’s deceased husband and therefore, the two initially denied their feelings for one another.

In the first season Christina and Tom started to have ups & downs. Tom survived an accident and had a brief encounter with a member of the hospital board. Meanwhile, over in Christina’s camp, her friendship with a homeless mother, was investigated by none other than Detective Renata (Marc Anthony) when the mom stole back her child from adoption – get it?

Christina knows that she loves Tom. She’s intrigued by this detective who gallantly befriends her and advises her to go get her man (Michael) but that he will be waiting in the wings if she needs him. Christina and Tom reconcile their love for each other. The end of season 2 finds her pregnant with Tom’s Child.

Season 3 is the most traumatic, dramatic & sizzling season to date! Christina marries Tom, suffers a brutal attack, loses her baby and wonders, “Where was Tom when she needed him”? Enter Detective Nick Renata assigned to investigate the case. He’s back and determined to get the man who attacked the woman he secretly loves. Nick is under investigation for the murder of the man who victimized Christina and caused her to lose her child.

As Tom and Christina become distant in their relationship, Christina seeks solace from the wisdom of Nick’s mother, who tells her that she (Christina) does love Nick and wonders where Christina will land. Apparently, viewers of Tuesday night’s Nurse HawthoRNe didn’t have to wonder for long. The two lit it up with sensual, sexual tension and finally in the wee hours of a new dawn; they made love in Detective Nick Renata’s backyard, as the stars and left over cake from Mama Renata’s 85th birthday watch!

Before the love scene happened between the actors, one line uttered by Marc Anthony as Detective Nick Renata sort of got me to thinking… “It’s about a man in love with a married woman’. Hmmm, Will Smith, were you there?

About the Guest Author
Clara Freeman is a freelance writer/blogger/book reviewer and self-confessed celebrity & gossip mogul with a history in nursing stretching over three decades. Connect with her insights at Clara54’s Weblog or follow her on Twitter @C50something

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