Tell ‘Em Son

Ne-Yo is the next Billy Blanks! Somebody get this man some Richard Simmons shorts, STAT! He’s like, the Great Motivator or some shizz.

Ne-Yo told a "budding singer" to get her hip and thigh game tight before she tries to ink a record deal. Then, he proceeds to out Beyonce as a member of Team Klump (like we didn't know that already). Hercules! Hercules!



So, does Ne-Yo really have that much time to kill that he can listen to a chick sing her whole demo tape? I thought this was the Year of the Gentleman. Shouldn’t he be somewhere promoting that?

Anyway, it’s an ugly business, girl, but props to Mr. Yo for keeping it real and taking time to listen to you croon about battered men (uh, WTF?).

Shake Dat Ass

So, you hate to sweat your hair out at the gym and wouldn't be caught dead on The Biggest Loser... but you’ll slap on your Freakum Dress and hit the club to cut a rug in a heartbeat. Then this is the show for you!

Oxygen is rolling out a new series called Dance Your Ass Off. And it’s just for the thick gyals and husky boys.

The show follows contestants who are trying to lose weight by dancing. Marissa Jaret Winokur will host the show. She’s best known for her role in "Hairspray" on Broadway. 

Contestants are paired with a nutritionist and a dancer to whip them into shape. Much like Dancing With The Stars, the contestants on this show will dance for three judges each week.

Dance Your Ass Off premieres this summer.

Watch Out For The Big Girl

Jem got moist after reading this...sadly, it doesn't take much to get me off! Oh...on to the news: Forever 21 is debuting a PLUS SIZE line this May. Now, Jem's not a Lane Bryant shopper, per se (Fawnda loves that word) but the hips do put her a tad out of the range of Forever 21. And I kind of fancy the random hodgepodge of funky accessories, club gear and trendy frocks that Forever 21 offers.

The Chicago Tribune reports:

It will be available online at forever21.com and at some of the chain's new or mall locations.

Many fashion observers complain that plus-size women are often ignored.

"Sixty-plus percent of all American women 18 or older are wearing a size 12-plus..."

The Forever 21 plus-size line, called Faith 21, will feature items similar to other Forever 21 clothing, including flirty dresses, trendy tops, skirts, jeans and basics such as T-shirts, camisoles, tanks and leggings. The target customer is age 15 to 29. Junior plus sizes include XL, 1X and 2X. Prices will range from $3.80 to $29.80.

Alas, my recession budget is screaming "hallelujah," and it's just in time for Jem's birthday month. Holla!