Jessica Chastain - InStyle UK February 2012

Nastia Liukin Cup Series 2013

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INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 9, 2013 – The Nastia Liukin Cup Series will kick off its fourth consecutive year this weekend on Jan. 11 with the Circle of Stars Invitational in Indianapolis and the Atlanta Crown Invitational in Atlanta. The invitational meets in the Series will determine the gymnasts who will compete in the 2013 Nastia Liukin Cup at the DCU Center on March 1 in Worcester, Mass., the night before the 2013 American Cup, one of the world's most prestigious international invitationals and an International Gymnastics Federation's World Cup event.
The Nastia Liukin Cup Series features 19 of the top gymnastics invitational meets held throughout the United States from mid-January through late February 2013. A designated number of gymnasts from each invitational will advance to the Nastia Liukin Cup.
"It is such an honor to continue my partnership with USA Gymnastics and be able to provide young girls with this unique and exciting opportunity," said Liukin, the 2008 Olympic all-around champion and winner of nine World Championships medals. "I look forward to another year of great competition, and I hope to help inspire these gymnasts to achieve their dreams."
The invitational meets included in the 2013 Nastia Liukin Cup Series are listed below.

• Circle of Stars Gymnastics Invitational, Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 11-13
• The Atlanta Crown Invitational, Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 11-13
• Pikes Peak Cup, Colorado Springs, Colo., Jan. 18-20
• CGA Coaches Spectacular, Cincinnati, Ohio, Jan. 18-20
• Kim Zmeskal's Texas Prime Meet, Irving, Texas, Jan. 18-20
• Lady Luck Invitational, Las Vegas, Nev., Jan. 18-20
• Sand Dollar/Whitlow Invitational, Kissimmee, Fla., Jan. 25-27
• Wisconsin Dells Gymnastics Vacation Classic, Wisconsin Dells, Wis., Jan. 25-27
• Parkettes Invitational, Allentown, Pa., Jan. 25-27
• San Diego Classic, San Diego, Calif., Jan. 25-27
• Fiesta Bowl Invitational, Chandler, Ariz., Feb. 8-10
• Charity Choice Invitational, Tacoma, Wash., Feb. 8-10
• IGI Chicago Style, Chicago, Ill., Feb. 8-10
• Gliders Invitational, Ontario, Calif., Feb. 8-9
• The Magical Classic, Orlando, Fla., Feb. 15-16
• Buckeye Classic, Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 15-17
• Presidential Classic, Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Feb. 15-17
• WOGA Classic, Frisco, Texas, Feb. 15-17
• Arizona Sunrays Classic Rock Invitational, Phoenix, Ariz., Feb. 15-17

Gymnasts who compete in the Nastia Liukin Cup will receive a Nastia Liukin-designed leotard and a warm-up from GK Elite; two tickets to the American Cup and recognition during the event; and the opportunity to meet Liukin and participate in a team photo.
A portion of the proceeds from the Nastia Liukin Cup benefits the Nastia Liukin Fund, a charitable fund in partnership with the National Gymnastics Foundation (www.usagym.org/foundation).
Background information

• Nastia Liukin. At the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, Liukin's total of five medals tied the U.S. gymnastics record for most medals in one Olympic Games, held by Mary Lou Retton (1984) and Shannon Miller (1992). Liukin's Olympic medals are: gold – all-around; silver – team, balance beam and uneven bars; and bronze – floor exercise. Liukin is just the third U.S. woman to win the Olympic all-around crown. She also won nine World medals in her career. Liukin has graced many magazine covers and appeared on various shows, including "Gossip Girl," "Make It or Break it," and the feature film, "Stick It." She was also chosen as one of 2009's most influential women by MSN Lifestyle. Liukin recently returned to training with an eye on the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Coached by her father, Valeri, who has four Olympic medals from 1988 including two gold, she was added to the 2011-12 Women's National Team in November 2011.
• American Cup. The 2013 American Cup, an FIG World Cup event, is one of the most prestigious international invitational events and features an all-around format. The list of former champions comprises some of the sport's best-known names, including Jordyn Wieber, Nastia Liukin, Jonathan Horton, Bart Conner, Paul Hamm, Shawn Johnson, Shannon Miller, Carly Patterson, Mary Lou Retton and Peter Vidmar. For more information, go to www.usagym.org/americancup.

The Progressive Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular features 2008 Olympic all-around Champion Nastia Liukin and 2012 Olympic Gold Medalists Gabrielle Douglas, Aly Raisman and Jordyn Wiebe

January 10, 2013 -- The Progressive Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular features 2008 Olympic all-around Champion Nastia Liukin and 2012 Olympic Gold Medalists Gabrielle Douglas, Aly Raisman and Jordyn Wieber. In addition, three USA men will participate including 2012 Olympic all-around bronze medalist Danell Leyva, 2008 Olympic high bar silver medalist Jonathan Horton and 2012 replacement athlete Chris Brooks. The show will highlight gymnastics and skating as well as musical guest artists Fresh Beat and R5. The hosts of the show are Bart Conner, Nadia Comaneci and Peggy Fleming.
The Progressive Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular will air on NBC Sports, Jan. 20, from 4-6 pm. EST (check local listings).

Ke$ha - Seventeen February 2013

Ke$ha gets cuddly with a kitten on the cover of Seventeen magazine’s February 2013 issue, on newsstands January 8.

Here’s what the 25-year-old entertainer had to share with the mag:

On dealing with negativity: “I used it to motivate me then, and I still do. I remember every person who told me I couldn’t do something or that I was ugly or too fat. I have a ‘s*** list’—people from my past who have been soulless and judgmental. Even after I got through my awkward phase, got my braces off, and figured out how to dress my body, people in the music business were like, “You’re never going to make it.” I see them now and I’m like, ‘Ha!’ That’s one of the reasons I named my record Warrior. You can be a victim and let that eat your soul, or you can say, You’re going on my list and I’m going to prove you wrong!”

On attraction: “I don’t love just men. I love people. It’s not about a gender. It’s just about the spirit that exudes from that other person you’re with.”

On bullying: “I’m all about standing up to gay/lesbian/transgender bullying, but it’s also about my little brother. He’s 13 and he gets made fun of because he has a stutter. I just have zero tolerance for people making fun of others.”

Zoe Deschanel - Glamour February 2013

Zooey Deschanel is lovely in a Prabal Gurung dress on the cover of Glamour magazine’s February 2013 issue, on newsstands January 8.

Here’s what the 32-year-old New Girl star had to share with the mag:

On making the transition to television: “I’m just going where the material is. Some of the smartest people run the network I’m on. People sometimes say, ‘Oh, you were a movie star,’ and I’m like, ‘No, I was a supporting actress.’ I wasn’t an A-list actress, and I’m fine with that. I’m proud of what I did in film. But getting to do the stuff that I was passionate about was such an uphill battle. If New Girl had been a movie, I don’t know whether I would have been given the opportunity to do it.”

On feeling pressure to look a certain way:“I don’t. But actresses have definitely gotten thinner over the course of my lifetime. Women I admired growing up— Debra Winger, Diane Keaton, Meryl Streep—were all beautiful and thin, but not too thin. There are a lot of actresses who are unhealthy-skinny—much, much too skinny. You can’t Pilates to that. I’m a very small person, and if I lost 15 pounds, I’d look like them; it’s scary. For young girls, what does that say? You need to look this way to be successful? That’s not true. You do not need to look or be anorexic to be successful in Hollywood. The range of what’s acceptable is larger than what people believe.”

On if she gives dating advice: “I could answer that. It depends on the people. Everyone has to make some compromises.… I think of my parents, who have been married for 40 years, and my grandparents, who were married for 69 years before my grandfather passed away. My dad is so sweet; he’s always like, ‘Your mom is a better cook than any restaurant.’ And I remember my grandfather looking at my grandmother, saying, ‘She’s the most beautiful woman in the world.’ You can’t get any better than that. But we live in a different time. I don’t get it when people just have the goal of meeting someone—then it’s only about the goal. I’ve never been a five-year planner.”

For more from Zooey, visit Glamour.com!

McKayla Maroney - Miss America 2013 Crown

McKayla Maroney gets crowned by former Miss America 2009 Katie Stam Irk during the Miss America 2013 Press Conference held at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Wednesday afternoon (January 9).

The 17-year-old Olympian is one of seven judges for this year’s competition and has been tweeted about all her adventures at the event.

“1st preliminary competition #done That much closer to picking your #MISSAMERICA Tune in for televised finals Sat on ABC,” she wrote.
McKayla added jokingly about the crown, “Katie let me borrow her Miss America crown.. I want my own.”

The 2013 Miss America Competition airs TOMORROW, January 12th @ 9PM ET/PT on ABC.

Stretching with McKayla Maroney London 2012 VT

I wish you all a huge weekend!

Emma Stone - Glamour UK Magazine February 2013

 Emma Stone takes over the February 2013 cover of British Glamour.

In between talking about starring with Ryan Gosling again in Gangster Squad, the 24-year-old actress opened up about her paranoia with paparazzi.

“It’s weird in Los Angeles…[paparazzi are] hiding out everywhere,” she shared. “The hardest thing is that it makes me act like an a****** because I now have this weird level of paranoia that I never had before.”

Emma continued, “It feels like having a private investigator on you or something. “You find yourself walking around holding your head up like you’re looking in the mirror — and your friends are wondering what’s wrong with you. Then I feel like a jerk because half the time there’s nobody there… still, I really don’t want to be caught with a burger all over my face.”

Gangster Squad opens January 11th.

Yoga Push-Ups for Core Srength

Getting stuck transitioning back into your program can be really frustrating! Ashtanga Yoga Instructor Kino MacGregor shows you a movement that will help you learn the missing key in the upper body and the core. Soon, your body will float all the way back through the vinyasas in the Ashtanga Yoga system!

Christina Aguilera - 2013 People's Choice Awards

Christina Aguilera takes the stage at the 2013 People’s Choice Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Wednesday (January 9) in Los Angeles.

The 32-year-old singer, who was introduced by model and Project Runway host Heidi Klum, gave a beautiful and emotional performance of her latest song “Blank Page.”

Christina wore an Alexander McQueenjacket and vest with Alexandre Vaulthierpants, Christian Louboutin shoes, andNeil Lane jewels.

After her performance, Safe Haven actorJosh Duhamel presented the blonde singer with the first-ever “People’s Voice Award” – congrats Christina!

Christina Aguilera – “Blank Page”

Diane Kruger - Nouveau Magazin Netherlands - January 2013

Kristen Stewart - V Magazine January 2013

Kristen Stewart graces the cover of the Spring Preview 2013 issue for V magazine, on newsstands now!

Here’s what the 22-year-old actress had to share with the mag:

On feeling stronger: “I have realized that you can close yourself off to life if you put walls up, but it’s a difficult thing,” she says. “You can’t see over, people can’t see in, and you also can’t see out. So I’ve gotten quite comfortable with just being unafraid. I keep saying the same thing: it’s not about being fearless but really just embracing the fears and using them.”

On her new film On the Road: “I would have done anything, I would have played any part,” says Stewart. “Marylou is remarkable because she’s got a tough core. When you’re a teenager, a year can be crippling to maneuver through. You’re just out there questioning things, and so to be completely okay with that and not think that there’s anything wrong with you, that’s something I’ve recently understood. I’m 22. Marylou started this whole thing when she was 15.”

On her future: “I am not closed off to anything right now. That is what I was saying about not having any more walls up. I don’t want to deprive myself of any bit of life.”

For more on Kristen, visit Vmagazine.com!

Emma Stone - Gangster Squad Premiere

Emma Stone hit the red carpet at the premiere of their new film Gangster Squad on Monday (January 7) at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

The 24-year-old actress looked red hot in a Lanvin dress, handbag, and jewelry with Christian Louboutin shoes.

Ryan hit the red carpet at the event with his mom Donna proudly by his side!

It was just announced that Emma will be joining Seth MacFarlane this Thursday (January 10) to announce the nominations for the 2013 Oscars.