Mary J. Blige dazzles in a ruffled aqua dress as she attends the Time 100 Gala in NYC

Marissa, from British Columbia, Canada, is now a nutrition coach determined to help women ditch diet culture and heal their body image.This is a far cry from where Marissa was personally just a few years ago.READ MORE: Curvy model called 'obese' by vile trolls has last laugh by becoming body positivity iconWhen she was a bodybuilder, she said she was “barely surviving” but is now thankfully “fully thriving”.With more than 27,000 followers on Instagram, she has opened up about the harsh realities of the industry.“On the left, I was deep in bodybuilding culture – where I would starve for months on end and kill myself with cardio, only to have months of intense binging and self-hatred.

READ MORE: Influencer defies trolls who told her she 'got fat' by sharing unedited snaps of bodyThe influencer also regularly shares unposed photos of herself to highlight how constructed and unrealistic Instagram photos can really be.“Be careful what bikini body you are chasing, because if you’ve seen it on someone’s Instagram page, there’s a good chance it’s not even theres [sic],” she wrote in one photo caption.“We don’t always have to look like hourglasses 24 hours a day, that body type is beautiful – but so are others.”Izzie is open and honest with the content that she creates, saying that photos shouldn’t be used as a tool to hide who you really are.She said: “It’s so hard in this generation to not want to edit and alter every image we take to make it more ‘perfect’ – but it already is perfect because it’s a memory you will one day look back on and wish you could re-live (and I promise you that won’t be because you look good in it).“I guarantee when you look back on photos when your [sic] older you will be in love with the memory and the meaning behind that photo, not your body. SO stop worrying about it and smile.”Izzie wants to encourage people to stop trying to fit into strict beauty standards.She recently spoke out about how women shouldn’t try and achieve body shapes that aren’t natural for them.The influencer said: “You were not born to be an hourglass, you were born to experience the beauty of life.“The reason we get lost in this is because more often than not the booty pictures you idolise online are usually created through body manipulation … because the reality is, hip dips are so common.“Hourglass figures are absolutely stunning, I absolutely ADORE a scrumptiously curvaceous women [sic].

BBC Breakfast's resident weather expert Carol Kirkwood often presents the weather from the studio, but this week she left the studio to appear from a special location. That's because the weather presenter travelled to West London to greet viewers live from the Wimbledon tennis tournament on Monday (June 27).The iconic Wimbledon tennis championships is set to run from Monday until Sunday July 10 - and it will see the likes of Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu take to the court.READ MORE:BBC Breakfast weather presenter Carol Kirkwood announces she's engaged to fiancéIt was fitting, then, for the BBC to send Carol Kirkwood and her colleague, sports presenter John Watson, to provide the latest and greatest coverage from the competition.Sally revealed Carol's Wimbledon gig from the studio - hailing it an "important day" for their weather and sports teams.She said: "It's an important day today for our sport and weather teams," to which Sally's co-host Jon Kay agreed: "It is."Sally continued: "Out and about in a certain corner of south-west London.

Love Island 's Antigoni recorded a Love Island-themed song before going onto the show. The new bombshell's pal and music manager chatted exclusively to the Daily Star about her new single which is available for presale now titled If You Want Him, You Can Have Him.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle when they visited London for the Queen's Jubilee.On February 6 this year Her Majesty became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom.To mark this unprecedented anniversary, a four day UK bank holiday weekend from June 2 to june 5 was celebrated up and down the country.READ MORE: Kate Middleton makes broody confession as she tells a mum 'I love babies'Stateside Meghan and Harry also made their long-awaited return home, with Eugenie said to have been key in making sure this went smoothly. Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams said: “A tremendous amount of work went on behind the scenes that we don’t know about.”Mr Fitzwilliams continued: “Princess Eugenie, who gets on with them, very likely was involved in that.”"The facts are, they came over, it went well, they’re now back in the United States.

A man is in a ‘life-threatening’ condition and a house has been destroyed after a gas explosion in Birmingham, it has been reported. West Midlands Police said they were called just after 8.30pm on Sunday to the incident on Dulwich Road in Kingstanding.

Pink is just one of the latest celebrities to share her thoughts aboutthe U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Roe Vs.

Kanye West mentioned Kim Kardashian - and his desire to be declared legally dead - as he appeared at the 2022 BET Awards Sunday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.The 45-year-old musical artist - who with Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds, 64, presented Sean 'Diddy' Combs, 52, with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the proceedings - touched on a number of topics in the appearance.West onstage donned a black mask with a hat and sunglasses, completely covering his face as he paid homage to Diddy. The latest:Kanye West, 45, mentioned Kim Kardashian - and his desire to be declared legally dead - as he appeared at the 2022 BET Awards Sunday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles'I go to him for advice to this day,' West said.

Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber and Justine Skye were pictured while making their way out of Nobu in Malibu on Sunday evening.The media figures, aged 26, 25 and 26, all cut seriously stylish figures while departing the celebrity hotspot.The trio's outing comes just a few days after it was confirmed that the reality television personality had ended her relationship with Devin Booker. Party of three:Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber and Justine Skye were pictured while making their way out of Nobu in Malibu on Sunday eveningJenner wore a light gray crop top that showed off her toned tummy underneath a light blue button-up shirt.The social media powerhouse showcased her sculpted legs with a pair of light yellow shorts and she also rocked a pair of Adidas Samba sneakers.

Kenya Moore and Marlo Hampton had to be separated as they nearly got physical during a heated argument on Sunday's episode of The Real Housewives Of Atlanta.The 51-year-old former Miss USA and Marlo, 46, squared off at the end of a workout session during the season 14 episode titled 'Healthy Glows and Low Blows'.Kenya admitted that she told Kandi Burruss, 46, that Marlo was calling her a bad friend for failing to support Sheree Whitfield, 52, after her split from ex-convict Tyrone. Tense moment:Kenya Moore and Marlo Hampton had to be separated as they nearly got physical during a heated argument on Sunday's episode of The Real Housewives Of Atlanta'It made her realize all the things you haven't been to her,' Kenya told Marlo.'Can you teach me how to be a friend, Kenya?,' Marlo asked mockingly.

Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz are enjoying a day out!

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorThe trailer has debuted for “America,” a drama directed by Ofir Raul Graizer (“The Cakemaker”), which will world premiere at Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival in the Crystal Globe Competition. Beta Cinema is handling world sales.The film centers on Eli, an Israeli swimming coach living in the U.S.

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Taika Waititi had a grand ol’ time at the Time 100 most influential people gala, as he larked around with Zendaya.The prestigious bash was held in New York City and Taika’s appearance comes just after rumours surfaced that he is set to marry pop star girlfriend Rita Ora.Laughing off the speculation about his private life, however, the New Zealand filmmaker, 46, pulled playful expressions as he posed next to Greatest Showman star Zendaya, 25.The Spider-man actress looked sensational in a green and black geometric design which, of course, sent Twitter into a frenzy, just as Zendaya does when she hits every red carpet.She wore her auburn locks straight and added emerald eyeshadow for a pop of colour – and who could miss that blingy statement necklace?Taika, on the other hand, looked super suave in a white ensemble, adding the coolest black shades to his look, which at one point he put into his mouth while smouldering down the lens on the carpet.They weren’t the only big names in attendance, with the likes of Amanda Seyfried also hitting the carpet in a ball gown.The Mamma Mia! icon played up to the cameras with a series of funny poses, while wearing a striking black frock with puffy skirt.Andrew Garfield also turned up in a black tux, Mary J.

She’s done it again! Zendaya blessed fans with another jaw-dropping fashion moment when she attended the Time 100 Gala on Wednesday, June 8 in a stunning, vintage couture gown.

TIME gathered its 100 most influential and more guests for their annual gala honoring the movers, shakers, and innovators that made the list at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Mary J. Blige, Amanda Seyfried and Quinta Brunson didn’t miss a style beat while arriving at the 2022 Time 100 Gala held at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center on Wednesday night (June 8) in New York City.

Mary J. Blige now has her own key to the city! Atlantic City that is.

A.D. Amorosi In 2008, on a pier beside Philly’s Delaware River, the Roots started what would become an annual live gathering, the Roots Picnic.

Doja Cat could make the BET Awards her world later this month.

2022 BET Awards are ready to celebrate Black excellence across music, television, film and sports, and the nominations are stacked.On Wednesday, the network announced the nominees ahead of the show airing on Sunday, June 26 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The annual awards show will be hosted by Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actress Taraji P.