http://dailyvenusdiva.com The #1 Plus Size Magazine for Women with Curves Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:20:31 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/02/01/soul-train-creator-don-cornelius-found-dead/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/02/01/soul-train-creator-don-cornelius-found-dead/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:01:57 +0000 Editor-In-Chief, Stephanie Penn-Danforth http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=29672 While at work today I kept hearing people whisper, “He committed suicide” but I had no idea that they were talking about Don Cornelius. Don Cornelius is single handedly responsible for introducing America to black culture with the creation of the dance and music show, ‘Soul Train.’ The show aired in syndication from October 1971 [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/02/01/soul-train-creator-don-cornelius-found-dead/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/30/toni-braxton-tells-her-sister-to-lose-weight/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/30/toni-braxton-tells-her-sister-to-lose-weight/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:53:04 +0000 Daily Venus Diva http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=29436 Courtesy of Thicksational.com So I’m watching the “Braxton Family Values” last Thursday and the first scene shows the Braxton sisters in therapy. The girls are FINALLY getting through their issues that they have with each other. I am happy to see them take the time to go to therapy. Families rarely take advantage of the [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/30/toni-braxton-tells-her-sister-to-lose-weight/feed/ 1 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/30/star-sighting-mary-j-blige-at-the-2012-sundance-film-festival/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/30/star-sighting-mary-j-blige-at-the-2012-sundance-film-festival/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:37:11 +0000 Editor-In-Chief, Stephanie Penn-Danforth http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=29406 Mary J. Blige, who recently celebrated her 41st birthday, was on-hand for the 2012 Sundance Film Fest in Park City Utah to announce that she will be lending her vocals to The Invisible War, which documents the trauma suffered by female and male victims of rape at the hands of their military colleagues and the [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/30/star-sighting-mary-j-blige-at-the-2012-sundance-film-festival/feed/ 1 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/24/2012-oscar-nominees-announced-melissa-mccarthy-octavia-spencer-make-the-list/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/24/2012-oscar-nominees-announced-melissa-mccarthy-octavia-spencer-make-the-list/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:44:59 +0000 Editor-In-Chief, Stephanie Penn-Danforth http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=29278 With the 2012 Oscar nominations being announced, it now time to wait patiently for the 84th Academy Awards Show to air on Sunday Feb. 26th. With veteran thespians like George Clooney, Meryl Streep and Glenn Close receiving nominations, the best actress in a supporting role category stands out because it packs plus size power. After [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/24/2012-oscar-nominees-announced-melissa-mccarthy-octavia-spencer-make-the-list/feed/ 4 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/23/aretha-franklin-calls-off-her-summer-wedding/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/23/aretha-franklin-calls-off-her-summer-wedding/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:12:55 +0000 Daily Venus Diva http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=29262 Earlier this year (January 1st to be exact) plus size singer Aretha Franklin announced to the world that she would soon marry long time friend William Wilkerson in the summer. Now things have changed because according to People.com, the couple recently called the wedding off. In a statement signed “Aretha & Will”, the couple says [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/23/aretha-franklin-calls-off-her-summer-wedding/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/20/timeless-singer-etta-james-dies-at-73/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/20/timeless-singer-etta-james-dies-at-73/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:37:44 +0000 Editor-In-Chief, Stephanie Penn-Danforth http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=29130 Timeless singer Etta James lost her battle with Cancer and other diseases at the age of 73, five days before her birthday. As a legendary performer and inspiration to many, Etta James (born Jamesetta Hawkins) left her mark on several music genres including blues, rock and roll, soul, gospel and jazz. Her career began in [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/20/timeless-singer-etta-james-dies-at-73/feed/ 1 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/20/interview-the-ledisi-experience/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/20/interview-the-ledisi-experience/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:28:56 +0000 Editor-In-Chief, Stephanie Penn-Danforth http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=29085 Singer/songwriter Ledisi has paid her dues. Known for her jazz influenced vocals, she released her first album in 2000 entitled Soulsinger: The Revival. After releasing her first album she generated a local buzz but 2007s Lost & Found put her in the spotlight where she belongs. With a new album, a headlining tour and three [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/20/interview-the-ledisi-experience/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/19/hairpiece-theater-with-wendy-williams-gabby-sidibe-queen-latifah/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/19/hairpiece-theater-with-wendy-williams-gabby-sidibe-queen-latifah/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:56:57 +0000 Editor-In-Chief, Stephanie Penn-Danforth http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=29022 The Wendy Williams Show brings fun to daytime television with every episode. Her honesty, attitude and interaction with her co-hosts (studio audience) makes her a favorite among fans and fellow celebrities. She is very vocal about her love of the Real Housewives franchise and Mob Wives. Thanks to her love of wigs and weaves, The Wendy [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/19/hairpiece-theater-with-wendy-williams-gabby-sidibe-queen-latifah/feed/ 2 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/17/curves-take-center-stage-at-the-2012-bet-honors/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/17/curves-take-center-stage-at-the-2012-bet-honors/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:08:33 +0000 Editor-In-Chief, Stephanie Penn-Danforth http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=28901 The fifth annual BET HONORS was taped at the historic Warner Theatre on Saturday, January 14 in Washington, D.C. Each year BET celebrates the achievements of legends in music, literature, entertainment, media, service and education. This year Gabrielle Union hosted the show, honoring renowned poet/author Maya Angelou (Literary Arts), internationally acclaimed musician Stevie Wonder (Musical [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/17/curves-take-center-stage-at-the-2012-bet-honors/feed/ 3 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/13/joyful-noise-in-theaters-today-queen-latifahs-life-as-a-leading-lady/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/13/joyful-noise-in-theaters-today-queen-latifahs-life-as-a-leading-lady/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:19:23 +0000 Editor-In-Chief, Stephanie Penn-Danforth http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=28502 If there was ever a plus size leading lady who gets the guy and is everyone’s best friend while saving the day, that lady would be Queen Latifah. Unlike other celebrities, she has sustained a very successful acting career and she didn’t have to lose a massive, unrecognizable amount of weight to do so. Sure, [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/13/joyful-noise-in-theaters-today-queen-latifahs-life-as-a-leading-lady/feed/ 4