Page 9 Pa a Sa After the tragic death | of singing | sensation Whitney {Houston her saa dcath. Brown has reportedly been dating her unofficial adopted brother Nick Gordan. The two had been living under the same roof and shared a “brother sister relation- ship” since she was 12 years old. The couples have been tightly connected for the past 10 years. Even Brown’s Photo Courtesy of google The Lion’s Eye Entertainment CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT: March28, 2012 BOBBI KRISTINA By: Emerald Chotalal Lion’s Eye Staff Writer- efc5034@psu.edu- closest friends and family were shocked by the news. A close friend of the family revealed to E! News, that Brown opened up about the relationship at a BBQ to her friends. The news was apparently difficult for many to understand and believe. It was not until the pair shared an intimate smooch in front of everyone for them to realize the reality of the situation. : Many were not fond of the new relationship. One friend even admitted they felt the “relationship” developed due to the both of them finding a way of mourning with Whitney’s death. The couple brushed off the negative comments and continued on with the day. After the couple shared the news about their open rela- tionship rumors started to flourish that the couple was engaged. Brown had been spotted out flaunting what looked to be an engagement ring. Speculations had been shot down when Brown revealed to TMZ that the ring was just an heirloom from her late mother and the pair had no plans of a wedding anytime soon. Brown took to her twitter account to diminish the rumors. She retweeted many of her supportive fans: "Okay all these bull people are talking about Bobby Kriss and Nick is trifflin. Let @REALbkBrown be happy. Goodness," wrote @_MarissUhh.” "@REALbkBrown don't justify to these people," added @singletond. "Looks like Whitney was mother and trusted you to protect her greatest treasure BKBro." The 19- year-old was hospitalized twice im- mediately after her mother’s death. Many feel the teen may be suicidal after discovering her mother‘s dead body. The teen consumed the combination of alcohol and a sedative pill that had been given to her by an entourage member, to calm her down after making the shocking discovery. Brown was sent to the hospital only hours after her mother was announced dead. Brown was released several hours later, but friends and family member remain very concerned about the teens’ mental state. Brown still spends most of her time in the house her and her mother shared together. Brown admitted that she still finds it hard to believe her mother is no longer around. In a recent interview with Oprah she stated, "Sometimes, it's so surreal. I still walk into the house like, 'Mom?"" she said. "But I've accepted it." 14 designers compete in a new TV show to become the next Fashion Star, it sounds like a formula that has already proved to be successful for Lifetime and Heidi Klum, but in many aspects is very different. The new show on NBC is no doubt influenced by Lifetime’s fashion competition, Proj- ect Runway, but is on a much grander scale and a much bigger budget. Fashion Star is a competition of 14 design- ers for a grand prize of $6 Million dollars towards their clothing line. Each night the designers will show a collection of clothing, 3 completely different pieces, and show them to the mentors and the buy- ers. Elle Macpherson, former fashion supermodel and hit lingerie designer, serves as the host as well as a executive producer. The mentors on the show are billion-dollar fashion mogul, Jessica Simpson, former head designer for Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren, John Varvatos, and global fashion designer, Nicole Richie. The buyers consist of three people from Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy’s, and H&M. There is a twist to the show that makes it stand out form Runway, the buyer that has the highest bid will get that collection and be able to sell them online and in stores after the episode airs the next day. Designers that find themselves without bids find themselves up for elimination. The buyers will choose the bottom three designers and put the up for elimination. The mentors are then able to save one designer a night leaving two designers up for elimination and the decision is up to the buyers and say, “You are not the next Fashion Star”. Project Runway offers a grand prize of $100,000 for the winner; Fashion Star has basically made that prize now look like a joke. Every night the show is more like a fashion show than a reality series, like Runway. It doesn’t focus as much on the creation as it does with the runway show and bid- ding of the buyers. After watching the first two episodes I found that I enjoyed this much more than Runway, which focuses on the creation and the designers and the drama that ensues between them, but all of the clothes that are created are nothing normal that could be worn in everyday life, they are just created for artistic purposes. I liked the clothing that was being shown on Fash- ion Star, the designers create what they feel is true to their brand and what they would want to sell in their clothing line. Some of the pieces are a little out there, but there are some really nice pieces. Watching this show has definitely hurt my bank ac- count; I bought two dress shirts created by Nzimiro Oputa at $70 a pop at Macy’s online. The cool thing about t his show is that you can actually purchase the pieces you see on the show that night, and these pieces are very limited, so you know that your one of the few people that has that outfit. The show is also great exposure for the designers. This will deffinetly be something I will be tuning into every week, can’t wait to see what I am going to purchase next! 12 designers are left, who will be eliminated Fashion Star TV Review By Brent Cannon- Lion’s Eye Staff Writer- Bmc5196@psu.edu Photo Courtesy of US Weekly Tloroscopes wa 2 scorpio oF By Kelly Crawford of Lion's Eye Entertainment Editor tora ares kmc5368@psu.edu My Lod Aries Adventurous day. Do you feel like having an adventure? Well today, you’re more likely to have an adventure when you go on a short jour- ney. No need to go very far, just someplace you’ve wanted to go before, yet never been. Today is also a good day to surprise a close friend with news or a small gift. Taurus Different strokes for different folks. Today, more people around you will differ in their beliefs from yours. Rather than clash with all of them, listen respectfully to their opinions. Then only if absolutely necessary, try explaining your position. Great day to expose your- self to other points of view. Gemini Shiny happy person. Today your individuality will really shine. So for the best day possible, try showing off the qualities that make you different and unique. That could involve wearing your favorite clothes, sharing your hobbies and collections, or even telling others your most unique desires Cancer. Take time for both. Today you’ll have dual needs. On one hand, youw’ll want to take part in social activities. And at the same time, youw’ll need some time alone. Fortunately, you can and should do both! Today plan time with others, and also try to find someplace quiet where you can spend an hour alone Leo People power. To feel your best today, spend more time socializing with others. Attending a party would fit the bill perfectly! But, that’s not the only solution. You can also go to any crowded public place where you can mingle with lots of people. Great day to go to a popular restaurant, movie theater or store. . Virgo Out in front. Today your leadership skills are stronger than usual. So much so, that you should put yourself into situations where you can take a greater leadership role. You’ll find you’re especially ef- fective when you get out in front and lead others by example. Great day to invite friends to join you. Libra Make up your mind! Today spending too long making decisions won’t benefit you. In fact, it could cause you some unnecessary grief. That’s because today you’ll tend to overanalyze your options. The simple solution to this problem is to make decisions more quickly, especially on unimportant matters. Scorpio Can you avoid money? Today you may want to try! That’s because today your judgment regarding the use of money is at below normal levels. Try putting off any major purchases or investments. You’ll also want to avoid advising others how to spend their money. Tomorrow things will be back to normal. CA RENT: = i EE TRI SE. HT CS a EY a pe = SIT Fal Sagittarius Relationship elevator going up. Today you’ll want to spend more time with someone you find special. That’s because today the stage is set for your relationships to improve and mature. If possible, try planning something unique with that someone special. And don’t let outside influences interrupt your time together. Capricorn Better shape. Great day to focus on bettering your health. That’s because today your health and physical wellbeing are in stronger focus. To help a chieve the best results today, try to focus mostly on eating healthy foods, and on getting enough rest for your body to rebuild its natu- ral defenses. Aquarius The language of love. Today romance is a much greater possibil- ity! So what can you do to improve your chances? You needn’t say a word. That’s because today your nonverbal signals are the key to improving your chances of making a love connection. When meeting people today, let your eyes and smile express your true intentions. Pisces Back to the simple things. Today, simplicity is your key to having the most successful and satisfying day. That means you’ll want to avoid situations that seem overly complex. Instead, choose to do things in the simplest manner possible. It’s also a great day to focus your time on favorite places, activities and people. Cl
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