Nicki Minaj Biography

Onika minaj (Born in Trinidad on December 8, 1984 and migrated to the US at the age of 5), Known as Nicki Minaj, is a female rapper from Southside Jamaica,Queens, NewYork. She grew up in a troubled home, with a father on drugs and a struggling single mother. Despite her hectic environment, Minaj went on to graduate from La-Guardia High School in Manhattan where she studied singing and acting.

Working as an administrative assistant, she dedicated all of her free time to persuing a potential music career.Nicki Minaj started off singing, from background vocals, to hooks for lokal rappers. Minaj wanted to "stand out" more, from the average dime-a-dozen, young aspiring singers and began writing raps. Starting out as the lone female in a group, (which she left in 2006)

Nicki soon branched out and was noticed on Myspace by Dirty Money CEO Fendi, who signed her and put her on the front of his Dirty Money Label, and his The Coe Up DVD.

Appearing in The Carter Edition of the DVD series, Minaj was noticed by rapper Lil'Wayne, who immediately called Fendi to negotiate a meeting with Nicki. He was convinced not only by her different style of rapping but also her ability to full-on write her own material, that she was perfect to be the face of his Young Money label. The two collaborated on mixtape-styled remakes of tracks such as "Sunshine", "Big Spender," and, more recently, a song titled "Higher than a kite" which uses T.I.'s "My Swag" beat. In April on 2007, she released her first mixtaped, titled Playtime is Over, where she posed as a Barbie doll on the cover. Lil'Wayne appeared on the track "Can't Stop, Won't Stop."

Nearly a year later, Minaj released her second mixed CD, titled Sucka free. Controversy surrounded this as Nicki paid tribute to rapper Lil' Kim by posing with her legs spread for promotial posters. She describes it as something to "pull people in," so that they would listen to what she had to say. Nicki Minaj graced the pages of the July isuue of XXL magazine, giving a brief overview of her life up to that point in time.

Originally using her real last name Maraj, Nicki boasts she started calling herself Minaj because she started "eating chicks," with her vicious rap skills. Its pronounced as "menage," only spelled to compliment her real last name with a 'J' instead of traditional spelling.

Aside from her original Onika, Minaj also uses an array of aliases to describe herself, such as; "Nicki Lewenski," and "Sit on Your favorite rapper's face."

10 Simple Steps to Being Happy!

DON'T WORRY. BE HAPPY!!

In today's challenging world, it is up to us to create our moods. There is so much negativity that surrounds us daily and by changing how we handle situations and our thoughts we can change our lives.

10 simple steps to being happy:

• Look for the positive things in your life right now. Live your life with positive optimism. Negative thoughts and worry zap your energy. Thinking of the more time with positive people. Arrange to meet up with that friend who always seems to lift your spirits.

• Show gratitude. Every day make a list of 5 things that you are grateful in your life. Be happu with what you've got - not what you want. Focus on what is right in your life rather than what is wrong. Count your blessings and look at all amazing things around you. Notice the little things we all take for granted.

• Appreciate just what you have got going foy you in your life right now. For example, stop obsessing about wanting a slimmer body and be grateful that you can walk. Begin today to tell all the people in your life how much appreciate the being theme for you.

• Smile. Sounds simple but sometimes can be hardest things to do. Smile everyone you see even strangers. The more you smile, the more people will smile back at you. Be prepared to be surprised at what comes back to you.

• Make at last one friendly phone call each day, with no intention to get some business or anything else, just friendly hello without any expectation.

• Eat healthy and quality food. you need and deserve quality foods. Determine what food really works for you, and develop a personal way of eating that will support you. Do this because you are worth it.

• Exercise regularly and make it fun. Take 45 minutes out of your day to work your muscles and strengthen your body, mind and spirit. Remind yourself of benefits and adapt exercise habits as part of your daily routine of self care. Stop thinking of exercise as an option - start now and experiment until you find something you truly enjoy.

• Get sufficient sleep, which will keep you shining. Determine just how much sleep your body needs and make sure you get it, Avoid wathing TV, reading, doing work in bed. Make ypur bedroom a peaceful place for you.

• If you are down a bit, then let it all out. Laugh, cry, scream or anything else you get the urge to do, but to do whatever it takes to let out the emotions you are feeling. You will feel so much better and lighter afterwards. We all need to vent at times.

• Do something for something for someone else. Random acts kindness are magical and giving of yourself is one of the best highs you can get.

In the words of Joel Osteen "You can happy where you are"

Patty Wilson

Caught with a Condom: Zac Efron on Red Carpet of The Lorax Premiere: My Bad!

Hey, at least he's practicing safe sex!

At this week's Hollywood premiere of The Lorax - a children's film, ironically - Zac Efron reached into his pocket to hand an item to his assistant. But something else accidentally fell out and fell to the ground, in front of countless onlookers: A condom.

Zac Efron lends his voice to the big screen version of Dr. Seuss' The Lorax, which hits theaters this week and for which the actor appeared this morning on The Today Show in order to promote.

During the interview, though, the actor was forced to address an incident with Matt Lauer that was decidedly NOT in the movie's script: his dropping of a condom on the red carpet of the Hollywood premiere.

"I never really had a pocket-checking policy prior to going on the red carpet before, but now we fully instated one," Efron joked, adding of the safe sex he clearly practices: "It's a great message, to add to the many messages in the film."

Don't b embarrassed zac, at least you practicing safe sex, safe sex is sexy sex :p


source: thehollywoodgossip

Latest Fashion Trends for Women’s Hair 2012

Despite the threats and theories about the impending doom that the world may experience on this year of 2012, the latest fashion trends for women’s hair is all about reviving the styles of the past. Reliving the past hairstyles and giving it a little bit of amp this year. They dominant styles for 2012 will be taken from the most iconic styles of the 20th century and infusing them with quality. Expect to see the best of 2011 reborn where cuts are offered to be reworked and luxurious revivals of styles sit perfectly with the year’s clothing trends.

Long Hair

For the ladies who keep long locks the gorgeous blow-out or the long and bouncy hairstyle is one of the styles that will come to the top this year. Getting the bouncy hairstyle can be achieved with a blow-drier, read the steps on how to achieve this effortless sexy look.

How to achieve a long and bouncy hair-style also known as “A Gorgeous Blow-out”

Step 1:
After towel drying hair, apply any blow-dry enhancing cream to the roots. This will create texture and hold.
Step 2:
Section the hair and use the blow-dryer with a round brush. Brush away from the roots to create volume.
Step 3:
Once the hair is dry, create a center part and brush the hair out. This will give the bounce and fullness to the locks.
Step 4:
For longer and lasting waves, leave the hair to set in a few large rollers. Roll the hair in the direction you want it to, with the hair separated into a top, middle and bottom section.
Step 5:
Spray hairspray on a paddle hairbrush and gently comb away from the parting in the direction of the hair. This will settle the visible flyaway strands around the crown.

The latest fashion trends in women’s haircuts still vary greatly. The lengths of hair still vary and women can still be in while wearing their hair short or in a bob. Curls, no matter the length of hair will still be hot this 2012, so if you don’t know how to achieve curls then perhaps a visit to the salon will do it.

French twists are making a comeback and you can say that again since the double French twists has been dominating the runways. You don’t have worry about clothes as hairstyles this year will definitely match any of the latest fashion trends in outfits as well.

Fashion tips for Women’s Fashion Shops Online

Aristotle once said the women are the best creatures of god. And for creatures that are bold, beautiful and smart, wrapping and carrying yourself is of utmost importance. That is why shopping for clothes and wearing them correctly can sometimes spell life and death.

When it comes to buying from fashion shops online, what should a woman do? A woman like you should know your shape and figure so you will also know what color and etc will work best for you.

Before leaping into tips to make you smarter, beautiful and bold then you would like to know what is Fashion for women, especially if you a bit extra cautious about your looks and appearance.

We all know that women are directly linked with fashion. It would be right to say that the word fashion is synonymous to woman. It is something more than wearing clothing. If you are an urban beauty, the fashion trend and style should go well and in advance with you. Few of the factors that define your fashion statement are body frame, skin tone, level of comfort and personal attitude.

Sleeveless cuts aren’t for plumpy women. Choose dark color clothing rather than the lighter shades. Or prefer over a range of dull colors like dull blue or dirty blue. If you wear small prints and vertical line prints, you will look slimmer. If you have extra pound in you, avoid kota sarees and cotton sarees and stick to Chiffon and georgette Sarees.

For thin women, they will beautiful in all color ranges. All the colors and shades will suit you and you can even try sleeveless cuts and strapped blouses.

Gold blended with copper will look well for women who have fair complexions. If you are medium or wheatish in color then why not try a mix of white, beige and gold-bronze. For women of dark skin tone then go for golf or copper shades.

Reggie Bush “Dumped” Kim Kardashian?

Kim Kardashian has been “dumped,” declares the cover of That’s… odd.

Who was she dating?

Well, according to the tabloid, the reality TV star has been “rejected by her one true love,” Reggie Bush.

Kardashian is supposedly “nursing a broken heart” after her ex “turn[ed] down her advances,” writes the magazine.

“She thought Reggie would take her back after the whole Kris Humphries debacle,” explains a so-called “friend,” who adds, “Reggie’s her one true love. He could easily fire things up with Kim now, but he’s chosen not to.”

Wait a minute.

She was “dumped” out of a non-relationship?

Bush “could” have reunited with Kardashian, and the fact that they didn’t is a cover story “exclusive”?

Even though Life & Style seems very confused on this point, having essentially used the same non-story for a splashy “world exclusive” cover two months ago, Kardashian and Bush have NOT been in a new relationship.

There’s no dumping or rejection or the breaking of hearts.

A source close to Kardashian calls the story “ridiculous,” backing up what Gossip Cop has been told ever since “reunion” rumors began to circulate in tabloids following the Humphries divorce.

source: gossipcop

TREAT YOUR SELF!

You can pamper yourself or a special someone. Here are some great ideas to make as gifts or just treat yourself!

Bubble Bath

❑ 1/4 cup liquid Castile Soap
❑ 2 drops Red food coloring
❑ 10 drops rose oil or your favorite essential oil
❑ Rose petals.
To make:

Mix the castile soap, food coloring, and rose oil. If this is a gift, pour it into a pretty bottle and attach a fresh rose. If you are using it right away, add your mixture to running bath water and sprinkle your bath with rose petals. Soak for as long as you like.

Strawberry Peppermint Foot Scrub
❑ 2 pureed strawberries
❑ 1 tablespoon of olive oil
❑ 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
❑ 2 tablespoons of granulated white sugar
❑ 4 drops peppermint essential oil
To Make:

Mix all the ingredients well and put into a pretty jar. I like to use strawberries in this recipe because they are rich in salicylic acid which helps dead skin shed more easily. Thesugar granules also help to exfoliate skin but are super gentle on delicate skin. You can keep this in the fridge for up to a week. To use your scrub, simply rub your feet gently in circular motions and rinse with warm water.

Exfoliating Lip Gloss
❑ 2 tablespoons Crisco solid vegetable shortening
❑ 1 teaspoon cherry or strawberry flavored powdered drink mix
❑ lip balm container or clean contact lens container
To Make:

Heat the Crisco in the microwave for 30 seconds or until it looks like a liquid. While it is still hot, mix in the powdered drink mix. Then, pour the mixture into the lip balm container. Let it cool for 10 minutes.