Posted on Tue Feb 7th, 2017 10:15am PDT By
X17 Staff
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This is the look of a man who's relieved he's not in charge anymore!
Barack Obama and wife Michelle jetted off on vacation to pal Richard Branson's private island after the inauguration, and rather than worrying about our economy or terrorism, the former POTUS' only focus was beating the British billionaire in a kite surfing competition. We haven't seen him smile that big in eight years!
The Virgin founder shared some details of the trip, and it sounds like B.O. is happy to get back to a somewhat regular life.
"One of the first stories Barack told me when he and Michelle arrived on Moskito Island was how, just before he became President, he had been surfing on a dangerous break in Hawaii. When he came in from an exhilarating session, the new head of his security team turned to him and said: 'This will be the last time you surf for eight years.' For the next eight years he didn’t have the chance to surf, enjoy watersports or do many of the things he loved. So it was tremendous to offer him the chance to learn to kite surf," Branson wrote in a post.
"As you can see in the video, Barack and I both fell many times, but we kept trying again and again and made progress over the days. We were neck and neck until the last run on the last day, when I got up on the foilboard and screamed along for over 50 meters, three feet above the water. I was feeling very pleased with myself, only to look over and see Barack go 100 meters on his kiteboard! I had to doff my cap to him and celebrate his victory. After all he has done for the world, I couldn’t begrudge him his well-deserved win. Now he has left, I’m going back into the water to practice for the next challenge. On his next visit, we plan to do the long kite over to Anegada together. Next time, may the best (British) man win!" he playfully added.
Ugh! We want our calm, cool, and collected hip President back!
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She is so flawless!
Christie Brinkley is living proof that age is just a number, because at age 63, she's back in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition, accompanied by her daughters Alexa Ray and Sailor. The supermodel sizzles in a black cutout bathing suit, and she's clearly passed down her good genes to her kids.
"Yes! I am excited to announce that I am back in @si_swimsuit ..I figured with my gorgeous daughters @alexarayjoel and @sailorbrinkleycook by my side whose going to be looking at me! Oh and My kids think I walk on water, so let's not mention the apple box concealed just under the surface. For a preview check out @people.com ..and thank you Sports Illustrated for sending the powerful message that good things come in packages of every size and we do not come with an expiration date! 🌸🌴psI can’t wait to see everyone at VIBES on Feb 17th and 18th in Houston! #proudmomhere!" she captioned the announcement on Instagram.
Even though they're drop dead gorgeous, her girls admit they haven't always felt comfortable in their own skin.
"I’ve had issues with my body image since before I can even remember. I grew up not loving how I looked and felt held back because of it … I don’t need to be a size 0 to believe in myself. My body carries me each and every day, it loves the people I love, it holds what makes me healthy and strong, it bends it shakes it runs and it CHANGES. That is okay and that is beautiful…As a growing young woman SI showed me all bodies are different and all bodies are worthy of celebrating. Thank you thank you @si_swimsuit for celebrating my beautiful mama, my beautiful sister, I, and ALL WOMEN!!†18-year-old Sailor wrote.
Her older sibling echoed those sentiments.
“Let’s STOP degrading and START celebrating ourselves and others, from both the inside AND out. 👑🕊🦋There’s far too much degradation, competition, insecurity, and unhealthy standards associated with women and their bodies- particularly on social-media … We are all perfect, just as we are. Please know that. Thank you @si_swimsuit for showcasing all heights, shapes, and sizes. For within our distinctions, our quirks, and our self-perceived ‘flaws’… therein lies the beauty," the 31-year-old added.
Posted on Tue Feb 7th, 2017 8:40am PDT By
X17 Staff
This family is really there for each other in tough times!
Kim and Kourtney Kardashian grabbed dinner at Craigs in Hollywood last night, and the sisters wouldn't have dined at the hot spot unless they wanted to be seen. Kim K rocked an upscale black sweatsuit with clear Yeezy heels and a camel coat, while Kourt wore a white turtleneck and leather pants. If we were Scott Disick, we'd be pretty concerned about the advice Mrs. West must be giving the mother-of-three.
LD is in the doghouse big time after his Miami bender, and Kris Jenner just issued him a stern warning. "Kris told Scott yesterday that he needed to leave Miami stat and come back home to Kourtney and his kids or there would be hell to pay,†a source dished to Radar.
The momager might have ulterior motives, though!
“Kris is trying so hard to control this entire situation because she wants Scott and Kourtney to have this huge confrontation in front of the KUWTK cameras. Obviously, she wants to use it for the show!†the source added.
Kim and Kris would love nothing more than a big drama-filled showdown, as it would be great for ratings!
Posted on Tue Feb 7th, 2017 8:00am PDT By
X17 Staff
We're actually shocked the POTUS hasn't taken to Twitter already to slam Yeezy!
Kanye West left his office in Calabasas yesterday and we asked him why he suddenly deleted all his pro-Trump tweets, but he thought it best to stay quiet. Rumor has it the rapper is super unhappy about the President's decisions during his first week in office, and realized cozying up to the Commander in Chief was a bad idea.
'Ye got a lot of backlash for meeting with the the real estate mogul in December, but at the time he explained it away by saying that he felt it was necessary to come together to work on important matters.
""I wanted to meet with Trump today to discuss multicultural issues. These issues included bullying, supporting teachers, modernizing curriculum, and violence in Chicago. It is important to have a direct line of communication with our future President if we truly want change," he wrote in the now-deleted tweets.
What's more, Kim K's hubby allegedly produced a new anti-Trump track called "Propaganda," on his label mate King Myer's new album. We know the Orange One doesn't take very kindly to disses, so we can't wait to see how he responds!
Posted on Mon Feb 6th, 2017 12:35pm PDT By
X17 Staff
They only like their picture taken when they've had a visit from their glam squad!
Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian hit up the Nurse Jamie skin clinic yesterday, and we don't know what kind of treatments they had on their faces, but they tried their best to cover up as they made their exit. The sisters put their hot bods on display in their workout attire, and just hours earlier, the Revenge Body star slammed online trolls knocking her exercise routine that she frequently shares on Snapchat.
"What bothers me so much about people is that I’m giving you guys my workouts on my snaps for free, so what the f–k? Why the f–k are you still complaining and saying, ‘If I had a trainer, if I had a gym.' Well, I don’t have a gym. We’re doing everything outside. I’m showing you guys how to do the workouts so you don’t need a trainer. I’m using everything that I’m sure you guys have around the house. Or improvise! What the f–k?!" she vented in a video post.
"If only complaining burned calories, you guys would be some healthy motherf–kers. But to all the ones who the ones who appreciate my snaps, I love you and God bless," she added.
Posted on Mon Feb 6th, 2017 11:45am PDT By
X17 Staff
She got it from her mama!
Brielle Biermann stole the spotlight from her famous mom Kim Zolciak while on family vacation in Turks and Caicos, because the 19-year-old has a seriously bangin' bikini bod! She posted tons of Snapchats and Instagrams during her trip, and we have a feeling that's one of the reasons why beachgoers weren't too happy the Don't Be Tardy and her brood were staying at their hotel.
Kim Z actually got into a confrontation with one guest who thought her kids were being too noisy!
"This lady on the beach came up to me and said: ‘Could you keep you and your kids quiet? It’s a very quiet peaceful beach.' B*tch, what? They’re 4 and 5. We’ve been nothing but respectful. I told her: ‘Well, why are you always sitting next to me?' Move your **ing chair to the other end of the beach!" the reality star fumed on Snapchat.
"You might want to f**ing loosen up, lady. This is a beach that a lot of people pay a lot of money to stay here and enjoy the beach and if you don’t like it, f**ing go somewhere else. It’s life," she continued.
Posted on Mon Feb 6th, 2017 10:45am PDT By
X17 Staff
We're happy to see she's on the mend!
Mischa Barton grabbed dinner with pals at Hollywood hot spot Catch over the weekend, and she told us she's "doing good" after her recent hospitalization for erratic behavior.
Fans were concerned the actress had had another breakdown when video surfaced of her hanging over her neighbors gate and screaming nonsense, but she explained that she had actually been slipped the date rape drug GHB.
“On the evening of the 25th, I went out with a group of friends to celebrate my birthday. While having drinks, I realized that something was not right as my behavior was becoming erratic and continued to intensify over the next several hours,†she told People.
"I voluntarily went to get professional help, and I was informed by their staff that I had been given GHB. After an overnight stay, I am home and doing well. I would like to extend a big thanks of gratitude to the professionals at Cedars-Sinai for their great care and professionalism. This is a lesson to all young women out there, be aware of your surroundings," she added.
Posted on Mon Feb 6th, 2017 10:10am PDT By
X17 Staff
Yeezy's changed his mind.
Kanye has mysteriously deleted all mentions of Donald Trump on his Twitter account, and TMZ reports it's because the rapper is super unhappy about the President's decisions during his first week in office.
Yeezus got a lot of backlash for meeting with the POTUS in December, and at the time he explained it away by saying that he felt it was necessary to come together to work on important matters.
"I wanted to meet with Trump today to discuss multicultural issues. These issues included bullying, supporting teachers, modernizing curriculum, and violence in Chicago. It is important to have a direct line of communication with our future President if we truly want change," he tweeted.