VIDEO: Michelle Obama Hip Hop Album set to be released on September 30th.... First Lady Fights Obesity Through Music

A hip hop album by Michelle Obama? Yet another example of the expanding influence and impact of the music.

Just a few weeks ago, Nas was honored with a hip hop fellowship in his name at Harvard University. Teachers are using hip hop in their classrooms to get students interested in math and science, and now the first lady, Michelle Obama is utilizing hip hop as a platform to educate and influence young people.

Her “Let’s Move!” program plans to release a hip hop album complete with 19 songs and 10 music videos in conjunction with the Partnership for a Healthier America and Hip Hop Public Health.

The album, set to be released on September 30th features artists including Run DMC, Ashanti, Doug E. Fresh and Jordin Sparks. The video above, called “Everybody” was released in June and features an appearance from the First Lady and Dr. Oz.

The rest of the videos will be distributed across the country beginning with 40 schools in New York City and expanding to other major cities, according to US News And World Reports.

"Throughout history, music has been a great teacher and motivator, from ABC’s and nursery rhymes to religious hymns and national anthems. It is time to harness this power for health,” explained Founder of Hip Hop Public Health Dr. Olajide Williams.

The directors of the project are looking to create a strong resonance within the African American community. Close to 50 percent of African American children are overweight, according to a 2011 National Healthcare Disparities Report.

"Cultural leaders and visionaries in our country can give these messages to kids in a way that's not preachy. Kids are going to be dancing and listening to the music,"Let's Move! Executive Director and White House assistant chef, Sam Kass explained. "I think hip hop in particular – so many kids love hip hop. It's such a core part of our culture ...and particularly in the African-American community and the Latino community which is being disproportionately affected by those health issues."










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Checkout Oprah's afro hairdo on the September 2013 cover of O Magazine....Awesome!

Its all about the hair...loving it!


The Queen of All Media wants to talk hair and she's getting our attention by sporting a massive Afro wig on the September 2013 cover of O, The Oprah Magazine. Weighing in at approximately 3.5 pounds (roughly the same as a small Chihuahua), Oprah named the wig "Wind Thang" and took to social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) to share her excitement about the stunning cover image.

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But leave it to her BFF to crack jokes. Gayle King was on set for the shoot and asked: "Can someone put on the soundtrack to The Lion King?". And Adam Glassman, O magazine's creative director, hit the nail on the head when he exclaimed: "Your hair looks like Chaka Khan and Diana Ross combined." Our thoughts exactly.

In a Q&A for the issue, Oprah's longtime hairstylist Andre Walker explained how he obtained the enormous hairpiece, which was delivered to the photo shoot in Bubble Wrap and a custom-made, bright pink travel box complete with a built-in stand.

"It wasn't easy! I finally decided I'd have to make one myself. Two days later I was on the set of "The Voice" talking to the stylist there, Kim Kimble [she's also Beyonce's mane woman]. When I told her about my predicament, she said she had created a wig I could borrow. Saved me a good bit of time!"

Oprah, who looks amazing in a curve-hugging orange dress on the cover, debuted her natural hair on O's September issue last year. But even though she's working with a marvelous mane of curls, the TV titan isn't exempt from wanting what she doesn't have.

"I wish I could say it was all mine." Oprah told Us Weekly. And the 59-year-old star goes on to say: "My own hair is shorter, not quite so spherical, and a lot lighter. But that doesn't mean it never gives me grief. When it comes to hair, I'm in the same boat as most every other woman. The way we feel about our hair is universal --- we love it when it looks great, we can't stand it when it looks not so great, and we all want it to tell the world something about us."
The issue hits newsstands today Aug 6. What do you think of Oprah's sassy look?

The pants that will give you curves like Kim Kardashian...Spanx unveil New Star Power range named 'Award Thinners' and 'Dress to Slimpress'

They are the not-so-secret slimming saviour of the likes of Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey and Princess Beatrice.

So it was only a matter of time before figure-skimming brand Spanx launched a collection of slimming undergarments in honour of their A-list fans.

Spanx have launched a 'Star Power' range, which they promise will make mere mortals look and feel more like 'celebrities on the red carpet in picture-perfect gowns.'





Get their look! Kim Kardashian and Katy Perry love Spanx and now the figure-skimming label have unveiled a 'Star Power' range inspired by their A-list fans


Each product in the range, priced between £18 ($28) for a pair of pants and £53 ($82) for leggings, has a tongue-in-cheek name like 'Dress to Slimpress' or 'Award Thinners' - perhaps as a nod to super fan Adele who reportedly wore three pairs of the figure slimmers to the 2012 Grammys.




While most celebrities like to keep their Spanx well hidden, the new range - which is being sold on their website - is seemingly designed to be seen.





A-list look: The new range includes the Lady Luxe Open-Bust Mid-Thigh Body (£47/$52) and the Dress To Slimpress Suede Look Leggings (£53/$82)








Star style: There's also the Thin Vogue Tank Body (£40/$62) and the Lady Luxe Mid Thigh (£35/$54)



There's leather-look leggings, as well as faux-suede-panelled shapers, which aim to add a dazzling star touch.

The collection is available on the U.S. site and Maceys.com and will be landing on the UK site imminently.


The brand have also unveiled a bra to tackle the dreaded 'back fat bulge' and are set to launch a line of loungewear on QVC later this year.


Previously a red carpet secret, Spanx are now proudly worn by A-listers such as Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, Gwyneth Paltrow, Princess Beatrice, Jessica Alba and Beyonce.


Even tiny-waisted Rochelle from the Saturdays admitted to wearing them under her wedding dress last year.



Online: The range is being sold online and hopes to help women emulate their favourite A-listers





Little secret: Kim Kardashian and Kelly Osbourne have been spotted flashing their Spanx before






The more the merrier: Adele reportedly wore three pairs of Spanx under her Grammy 2012 dress



SPANX: FUN FACTS

Over 36,000 body-shapers are manufactured each day

To date, more than 5.4 million Spanx Power Panties have been sold worldwide – when Oprah announced she’d 'given up panties' and only wore Spanx, more than 20,000 pairs were sold that day alone

Founded in 2000, Spanx is headquartered in Atlanta

During the eight-hour manufacturing process of Spanx hosiery products, more than 40 women touch each pair

After kickstarting a shapewear revolution, the company now makes more than 200 figure-fixing products – from back-fat busting bras to bottom-boosting bodysuits




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Policeman lynched to death by hoodlums in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has commenced investigations into the killing of a police corporal, Ado Ayuba, who was lynched by some hoodlums in Suru Alaba area of the state.

According to the police, the victim was beaten to death by an irate mob for allegedly killing a trader, Mustapha Mohammed, on July 30, 2013.

It was learnt that Ayuba and another policeman were deployed to the scene to chase away traders who had illegally taken over a portion of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway.

It was learnt that trading activities by the traders usually caused gridlock in the area. It was also learnt that some residents and motorists had complained to relevant authorities about the inconveniences caused by the traders. It was said that a construction company working on the road had also made appeal to the government to check the traders.

A senior policeman said, “Ayuba and the policeman were posted to the area to chase away traders who had taken over that portion of the road. The road is under construction by Chinese Construction Engineering Company and the company had complained that its makeshift construction site was being hijacked by traders.

“On the day of the incident, Ayuba and another policeman were dispersing the traders when things went wrong.

“We were told that the traders overpowered the policemen and in an attempt to protect himself and his colleague, Ayuba opened fire into the crowd and killed a trader (Mohammed).

“Ayuba’s colleague immediately fled, leaving him alone with the hoodlums. The hoodlums seized Ayuba’s gun from him, picked up stones and sticks and beat him up without mercy.

“Some soldiers arrived at the scene and attempted to rescue the policeman. But the soldiers were greatly outnumbered by the uncontrollable mob, which overpowered them and chased them away.”

Our correspondent learnt that by the time the police back-up arrived and managed to disperse the mob, Ayuba was unconscious from the beatings he had received.

The policemen were said to have rushed Ayuba and Mohammed to the hospital where they were confirmed dead.

Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Ngozi Braide, told our correspondent that the matter had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba.

She said, “The matter is under investigation at the SCID. Investigations will reveal what happened.”


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Bayelsa: Cultists Brutally Attack Female Corps Member... Had Her Hand Severed

Miss Folakemi Akinbode, a female corps member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was assaulted on Monday night and had her right hand chopped off.

Miss Akinbode, 26, hails from Ondo State, and is a Batch A Corps member serving in the Obuah community in Yenagoa local government area of Bayelsa State. The young woman is the alumna of Nursing from the Madonna University, Elele in Rivers State.

The horrendous incident took place on Monday at around 8.30pm. The suspected cultists attacked Akinbode when she was returning to the Corps Lodge situated near the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Okolobori, not far from Yenagoa.

According to a fellow corps member, the attacked woman was serving at the university teaching hospital for primary assignment, and the assault is a shock to many other corps members in the area.

Akinbode is presently receiving treatment at the Teaching Hospital.

The Paramount Ruler of the Community, the Ibolou XI of Obunagha, H.R.H Godsgive Apoh, confirmed the incident and condemned it. Furthermore, he summoned an emergency meeting of the Youth Vigilante Association to investigate and apprehend those involved in the attack.

Meanwhile, Mr Alex Akhigbe, the state police public relations officer, says that, though no arrest has been made yet, operatives have been deployed to track down the attackers.



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