It's Been a While

It's been a while, but hopefully I can get back on my grind. Life has been crazy, but I will hurry up and get back to posting the best celebrity content!

News: Nation's First Face Transplant Recipient Goes Public

Connie Culp's ex-husband reportedly shot her in the face in 2004, leaving the 46-year-old disfigured. Yesterday the Ohio-native revealed her face, post-transplant, for all the world to see. It is the first face transplant made in the U.S. She endured 30 operations and will probably be subject to more in the future. The face was donated, although information on the donor has not been made publicly available.

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News: Bristol Palin on Abstinence Tour

Who better to speak on the challenges of teen pregnancy than Sarah Palin's daughter, Bristol. The teen appeared on The Today Show today, serving as a teen ambassador for the Candies Foundation to speak out for abstinence among teens.

Celebrity Gossip: Lauren London

Check out video vixen turned movie star Lauren London in Complex magazine. The Los Angeles native talks about what she likes in men, her relationship with Pharrell, and her idol. Who knew that Lauren was half-black, half Jewish?

The complete interview, along with more pics and video can be accessed here.

Celebrity Sighting: Rihanna

Photo Courtest of ConcreteLoop.com

Has Rihanna gone mad since the Chris Brown incident? She was spotted in NYC headed to a restaurant and not looking quite herself. She's always been edgy, but this is a bit too much goth.

Celebrity Sighting: The Knowles Family

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Check out the Knowles's fam, minus Papa Knowles and Jay, on vacation. Not sure where this photo was taken, but I am assuming it's in Europe since Beyonce is currently on the European leg of her I am...Sasha Fierce tour.
Update: The pic was taken in Paris, France.

News: 82 Confirmed Cases of Swine Flu in Illinois

Amidst the media hype of the Swine Flu, many are beginning to question whether the incident was just that: media hype. Today the Sun-Times confirms that there are 82 reported cases of the flu in Illinois, suggesting that it may actually be cause for worry among the state's 13 million residents. Fortunately, most cases have been "mild," according to the Sun-Times.

The Illinois Poison Control Center has opened a toll-free swine flu helpline. Staffed by health professionals, it's open between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. The number is (866) 331-9191.