Cirque du Soleil’s “LUZIA” Lands in Chicago This Summer


Photo: Matt Beard © 2017 Cirque du Soleil

The popular Canadian entertainment company, Cirque du Soleil, brings their water infused show to the Midwest. Chicagoans will be in awe by the surprising acts the “waking dream of Mexico” promises to bring from July 21st – Sept. 3rd, 2017. Experience the fantasy aspect of Mexico that only Cirque can bring.

Welcome, “Luzia”!

Photo: Matt Beard © 2017 Cirque du Soleil

*A Special Thanks to The Silverman Group for the info and images*

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Jordin Sparks And New Friend, Dana Isaiah, Celebrate International Kissing Day

Jordin Sparks and her friend Dana are the cutest!

This celebrity pair decided to celebrate “International Kissing Day” the right way. The model/fitness enthusiast gave the American Idol star a peck on the jaw for all her Instagram followers to see. She shared this quote to accompany the sweet photo:

Jordin: “Grateful for you, @_danaisaiah. 😘#InternationalKissingDay #Thankful #Godsend #100 #thankyouJesus #mine #xo #freckleface #worththewait”

Dana believes Jordin is a Godsend as well. He shared several photos with her on his social media account and even shared this heartfelt photo and message last month:

Dana: “God was definitely looking out for ya boy when he hand crafted this one  My ride or die”

Happy International Kissing Day, everyone!

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The World Needs a Season 2 of “Date My Dad”

UP tv’s “Date My Dad” is the best family show since the early 2000s! I’ve been missing the humor and heart of family centered programming for quite awhile, and this production filled that large void. Actor Barry Watson holds his own as a former baseball player turned fitness center owner, while his hilarious employees, spicy mother-in-law and colorful daughters (including actress Zenia Marshall) light up the screen.

I couldn’t help but laugh out loud at last week’s episode (see trailer below) and anxiously wait for this week.

It would be a crime if this series wasn’t renewed for multiple seasons! These actors/actresses have so much to offer. I can’t wait to see Ricky (Watson) and his employee Stephanie (actress Cindy Busby) finally transform their business relationship into a romantic one. I have a feeling she is the best choice of wife for him.

UPtv, don’t let us devoted viewers down. I’m one of many people patiently waiting for season 2.

For info on the next episodes, click here.

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First Photos of Megan Nicole and Cooper Green’s Wedding

Jessie: “Mr. & Mrs. Green”

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Tamera Mowry and Hubby Land HGTV Show + Ashley Leggat Celebrates Mom

Yesterday, two TV celebs were celebrating milestones in their lives.

“The Real” host, Tamera, talked about one of her all-time fantasies finally coming to fruition. She and her husband, Adam Housley, were given the opportunity to headline their own home improvement show on a popular cable network.

Check out the caption below to the photo she shared on social media:

“Talk about dreams coming true! @adamhousley and I are shooting our own @hgtv show.”

Actress Ashley Leggat took a break from her mom and wife duties to wish her beloved mom a happy birthday. Like so many ladies out there, she considers her mother her #1 bestie.

Ashley tweets: “Happy Bday to the most loving, funny, & caring BFF I could ask for. You’re the best mom in the world @PattyLeggat. Livi & I love u so much!”

I hope these ladies revive their past TV shows “Sister, Sister” and “Life With Derek” in the near future. I was such a big fan of both!

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Megan Nicole and Cooper Green Start Wedding Day Countdown

Megan Nicole and her fiance, Cooper Green, are getting hitched this weekend!

The young couple is so excited about their big day that they recently shared behind-the-scenes snapshots from their engagement photo shoot. A few days ago, Megan mentioned her recent appearance at Vid Con and posted this photo.

“I will never not get excited about a dress with pockets…”

While Cooper started counting down the days until this coming weekend (6 days as of June 25, 2017), he wrote this lighthearted caption with his solo pic today.

“When you’re taking engagement photos and you sneak in some #glamourshots”

They will officially be Mr. and Mrs. Green by the end of the week.

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Daniel Henney Lands Role on Original Criminal Minds Cast

Daniel posted on Instagram yesterday: “Hey all! Just wanted to let you know that Matt Simmons will officially be joining the BAU on the original Criminal Minds for the amazing 13th season!! I do/will miss everyone from the CMBB world so much, and had such an amazing time working on that show….just so happy to keep it in the family and take this next step. Thanks for all the support!! Let’s get to work!”

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Ansel Elgort Shows Off Gorgeous Vocals at Wedding

Ansel’s bringing the 50s back.

The Fault In Our Stars actor literally sounded like a member of the classic Rat Rack when he performed “I’ve Never Been In Love Before” at his cousin’s wedding. In my opinion,  vocals were out of this world! Ansel needs to seriously consider a period musical for his next project.

Be blown away by the actor/singer’s Guys and Dolls cover below:

https://twitter.com/AnselElgort/status/876531903746256896

Bravo!

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Book Review: Becky Wade’s “True to You”

The first book in author Becky Wade‘s A Bradford Sister’s Romance series is raw with emotion.

“True To You” is truly a gripping love story between Nora Bradford and former Navy SEAL John Lawson. The tragic past of their parents intertwined in the most horrific way possible. However, Nora and John somehow redeemed their parents lives by the exemplary lives they lead years after their deaths. John’s heartbreaking health issue, that triggers his search for his birth mom, takes his life in the direction he never dreamed it would. Of course, Nora is the one orchestrating the search and sticking by him through thick and thin.

During the novel, we also get formally introduced to Nora’s sisters, Willow and Britt, and their love lives. It definitely makes it easier for readers to enjoy their books when they are released.

I had mixed feelings when reading this one. For a Christian novel, I felt Nora’s co-worker Nikki was a bit too forward with her language. Unrelated to Nikki…..the phrase “annoyed the tar out of” being used just didn’t sit well with me for personal reasons. Other than that, the love story is pleasant, but it comes at a price when you discover the main couple’s parents dark past. The ending of the book is the highlight because the couple decides to truly rely on God.

I do recommend the book to lovers of chick flicks and mystery books. It has mainstream appeal with a good dose of religion.

*BTSCelebs thanks Bethany House for the complimentary copy of the book.*

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Bethany Mota Celebrates A Digital Milestone

Bethany and her besties are sticking it out through thick and thin!

A day before the release of her debut book “Make Your Mind Up”, the YouTube star tweeted about a special time in her life almost a decade ago. She celebrates a great milestone with her “Motivators” fandom today.

Bethany tweets: “8 years ago I posted my first video. So much has happened that I never expected. That decision literally changed my life and so have you all.Thank you guys for all of your love. you seriously mean soooo much to me!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANKYOU”

From “Dancing with the Stars” to designing her own clothing line, Bethany Mota has hit the ground running and she shows no signs of slowing down.

Congratulations to Bethany!

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