I hate dieting. Back in the late 1990’s I went across state lines to a doctor who would prescribe Phen-Fen. I loved it. I took two pills each morning, and I had absolutely no desire to overeat all day. I’d actually be surprised when it was time for lunch or dinner because I was doing other things and hadn’t even thought about food. No desire for snacks. No desire for bad food choices. I lost weight and felt wonderful. I kept the weight off for several years - great years for the most part. I stopped taking the Phen-Fen - and occasionally would take just the phentermine part of the pair when the other part was outlawed. The phentermine helped me to maintain the weight loss. Over time, though, it stopped working.

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Tonight, my HMM and I stopped by a drugstore to pick up some toothpaste and shaving gel. At the cashier’s register, I saw a display for Alli which is a weightloss drug. The display was completely sold out. No Alli available - all sold out. Then later, while watching TV, I saw an ad for Alli. And a few minutes later, another television ad for it. Let’s see: Big displays at the register of a big-name pharmacy, repeated ads on prime time television. This company is in a major sales campaign! I looked at their webpage and it all sounded good. But then I looked at the questions on their online “Readiness Quiz” and I got to the following part:

I understand that if I take Alli with a meal containing too much fat, I may get treatment effects, such as gas with oily spotting, loose stools and more frequent stools that may be hard to control . . .

Remember the diet drug that came out a few years ago that blocked fat absorption. I don’t recall the name, but it had the same side effects. That must be what this is. It’s nothing new - just something that’ll give you some bad digestive problems if you eat too much fat. I guess it’s a type of aversion therapy.

No thanks. I’ll continue to work on eating healthful foods rather than rely on a drug that will give me “gas with oily spotting” or “frequent stools that may be hard to control.” Nope, I don’t think so. Yuck!

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Is it possible that things are a little rocky in the TomKat household? Could Katie be a little weary of Tom’s weirdness? Here’s the story:

Katie Holmes: Single and Ready to Mingle?
by TMZ Staff

Is Katie suggesting there’s trouble in TomKat paradise?
Holmes was seen wearing the Singelringen — a ring typically worn to signify the wearer is single — while in Shreveport on the set of her new flick, “Mad Money.” The turquoise and silver unisex Singelringen was on her right hand.

Single celebs like Naomi Campbell, Vivica A. Fox and Wilmer Valderamma are also wearing the hot Swedish ring. But why Katie?

A rep for Holmes was not available for comment.

Who knows? I wonder if things are as oppressive in the TomKat household as some people report. Does Tom really keep Katie under his thumb? And speaking of thumbs, notice that the photo doesn’t show her left hand. Is the wedding band still there? What do you think?

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David Hasselhoff has gotten full custody of his two teenaged daughters. This after losing all visitation rights after his drunken attempts to eat a hamburger on video was all over the internet last month.

It’s odd enough, but then you include the fact that the girls are 14 and 17 years old. I would think they could choose who they want to live with. Maybe they did! Maybe Daddy is more fun.

The court cited reasons for refusing the girl’s mother Pamela Bach Hasselhoff custody as abuse and refusal to submit to drug and alcohol testing.

I can’t help but keep wondering how bad she must be to lose custody to Hasselhoff!

Moving right along ….

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TMZ

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Amber Lee Ettinger is the newest over night sensation. Her performance in the ‘I Got a Crush on Obama’ video has steamed up the internet.

A new video is posted on YouTube courtesy of Bellezzegossip (who also has more sexy photos).

Right Celebrity has some biographical information.

As for her biography, Amber is a model and actress. Her favorite music is hip hop and she loves dance. Her favorite politician is Barack Obama. She was born October 2, 1982, which makes her a pretty Libra. She has been a lingerie and swimwear fashion model in Maxim and FHM magazine.

Amber is an army brat. Her dad was in the military so she moved around a lot as a child. She attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, focusing in what she calls “intimate apparel.” That sounds so nice! Then she took up serious modeling and acting.

See her myspace page and her fabulous website.

Ahhhh, he looks embarrassed. HOW will Hillary compete with THIS?

I bet we hear more from Amber Lee.

More hot photos here, here

The video is on Technorati
I’m still surprised this is his campaign song.

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We’ve gotten requests for pictures of Julien Dore, the new star of Nouvelle Star, the French version of American Idol. In addition to a still photo yet, here’s a video of his performance of Moi Lolita.

Enjoy!

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Hazel, after looking over the emails we’ve been getting, I figured it was time to answer some of them. So I randomly selected one. The question and my answer and advice are below. You’re welcome to chime in with your opinions about it.

Hi Adeline and Hazel, Yesterday I had lunch with some co-workers at a restaurant near our office. There was a new waiter there, and he was drop-dead gorgeous. I mean, you could see the muscles through his shirt, and his smile blew me away. He was hot. I can’t get him off my mind, and I feel guilty because I love my husband. Am I being unfaithful by thinking about the hot waiter so much?

What do you think? Preoccupied in Pennsylvania

Well PP… No that doesn’t sound very nice. Let me start over. Well, Preoccupied, I think it’s simple. Just because you WANT a candy bar doesn’t mean you’re going to eat one. Just because you see a new pair of to-die-for shoes doesn’t mean you’re going to throw out your old ones. Just because you think about killing the jerk who cut you off in traffic doesn’t mean you’re going to. Just because . . . well, you get the point.

Looking at and thinking about something you like is not a bad thing. Admire Mr. Hot Waiter from afar, and when you and hubby are doing the horizontal tango, you can fantasize about him. Your husband will thank you. Well, he’ll thank you as long as you don’t tell him it wasn’t exactly him who got you so hot and bothered.

Now that I think about it, I wouldn’t want my husband fantasizing about another woman when we’re having sex. Maybe Hazel will know exactly what you should do. Hazel?

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Angelia Jolie discusses how it wasn’t her fault she offended everyone by trying to keep the media out of her A Mighty Heart premiere earlier this week. She talks about Brad and having more kids (or should I say getting more kids).

Hiya Hazel, I saw Larry King interviewing Angelina Jolie yesterday. I know she’s popular, but I just can’t get past the fact that she had an affair with a married man (Brad Pitt) that resulted in his divorcing his wife. I think all the adoptions are an attempt to cover her basically self-absorbed personality. Every remark in the interview seemed calculated to put her in a positive light. Uhhh…is that catty? I could be wrong, but she just doesn’t seem “real” to me.
See ya - Adeline.

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In Canada a judge has ordered a man not to have a girlfriend for three years as a result of the man’s abuse towards his former girlfriends. Here’s the story:

Judge Orders Man Not to Have Girlfriend
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PETERBOROUGH, Ontario (June 14) - A judge has ruled that a 24-year-old Canadian man is not allowed to have a girlfriend for the next three years.

The ruling came after Steven Cranley pleaded guilty on Tuesday to several charges stemming from an assault on a former girlfriend.

Cranley, who has been diagnosed with a dependent personality disorder, attacked his girlfriend in an argument after their breakup.

He tried to prevent her from phoning the police by cutting her phone cord and punched and kicked her. He finally stabbed himself with a butcher knife when police did arrive, puncturing his aorta.

Doctors say Cranley has difficulty coping with rejection and runs a high risk to re-offend if he becomes involved in another intimate relationship.

Justice Rhys Morgan said Cranley “cannot form a romantic relationship of an intimate nature with a female person.

“That is the only way I can see the protection of the public is in place until you get the counseling you need.”

Cranley had already served 146 days in pre-trail custody, which Morgan said was enough jail time in this case.

His lawyer says the no girlfriend order is the first of its kind that he has encountered.

OMG, I’ve had a boyfriend or two who could have used a few minutes in THAT judge’s courtroom. I remember a guy in high school who wouldn’t let me leave a swimming pool. He kept pulling me back in and trying to get a feel. Finally some other friends came to the pool, and I was able to leave. Then the guy called me incessantly. Even as an adult, I’ve had a stalker-esque boyfriend. Once I recognized his tendencies, I dropped him, but he made it difficult.

I think the judge made a mistake, Hazel. He said the man couldn’t have an intimate relationship with a “female person.” Now the guy will just go gay for three years. What do you think?

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Okay, Hazel, you’ve been showing off eye candy like Matthew McConaughey and Brad Pitt. You’ve also written of stars that flash the paparazzi. I’ll give you a photo that’ll curl your toes. Or, more accurately, turn your stomach.

Until I came across this photo, I had no idea who Gary Glitter was. Still don’t, for the most part. Apparently he is a 70’s glam rock star from Britain who has had some run-ins with the law for child pornography and child sexual abuse. Sounds like a really lovely person, don’t you think? That’s the lowest rung on the low-life ladder.

Two questions: Considering the nature of his law-breaking, why is he free to be out exposing his shortcomings? And if he absolutely MUST wear a swimsuit, would someone please give him one that’ll cover his privates?

Ewwwwwww!

ADELINE! Ewwwww! is right! That’s disgusting. You know what they say about child sexual perverts. They are sexually immature themselves and can’t relate to grown women. Disgusting. Definitely NSFW. hazel

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Would someone PLEASE teach this woman how to get out of car in a lady-like manner!!! Naw, that would disappoint the paparazzi and all the men who love lookin’ at this. At least she has on pink panties this time.

You don’t think she does this on purpose, do you? Surely not!

Also, if someone could please tell her that she has enough money to get those hair extensions replaced or, you now, like, fixed or something. At least the bag matches the hair, kind of.

The good news is that I think I have found a spiritual home for trailer trash with money …

Staralicious has more photos, if you can stomach it.

Ciao!

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