CBS has often been criticized for its lack of diversity in casting and staffing. But now the no. one network is making an all-out commitment to inclusive programming. Ava DuVernay, along with Greg Berlanti, is producing the new series The Red Line about an accidental shooting death of a black doctor by a white cop (is it ever really an accident?), and several of its other new fall shows are headlined by actors of color. Now that is impressive.

CBS made inroads last year when it introduced Star Trek Discovery to CBS access, with gorgeous lead Sonequa Martin-Green. Also joining CBS access this year is The Twilight Zone reboot, executively produced by Oscar winner Jordan Peele.

Speaking of reboots… Murphy Brown is back on CBS. The news titan of the nineties is back to report on the major change in America… an untimely 45. Murphy and team are going to take on the establishment – we can’t wait for the rebuttal tweets. The series hasn’t shot a pilot yet so its first show of the season will accurately showcase who’s the latest to be fired from Trump land – maybe even Trump himself!

Here are the shows you need to check out this upcoming season:

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Feel like you still haven’t claimed your sexy? The DivaGals have the answer. Sexy Is Timeless: Ten Timeless Sexy Assets That Lie within You – the first book from Luisa Diaz, former Miss Venezuela International – has gathered the empowerment secrets she learned as a child to achieve her happiness and success. And now she’s sharing them with us!

Luisa is a producer, TV host, actress and philanthropist with her Luisa Su Voz Latina Foundation which helps struggling families She also founded Mi Amor Gala, which raises awareness for domestic violence and other social issues. All her experiences helped her write this book.

Watch our own Image Gal (and resident bride!) Samantha von Sperling uncover Luisa’s inspiration – and make sure to pick up a copy of Sexy Is Timeless: Ten Timeless Sexy Assets That Lie within You for your personal transformation!

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Divas! If you’re anything like us, you’ll be up at 5 a.m. tomorrow to watch the marriage of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle. The Flowers! The Dress! The Guest List!

You have to have snacks on hand for the five-hour experience, so here are just a few of our healthy favorites to prep for your time in front of your TV sets:

It’s an early morning, so what better way than to start it than with eggs? Eggsland’s Best allows you to have already prepped hard-boiled eggs on hand so you can get your protein and omega-3s in first thing!

Crunchmaster Multi-Seed. These crunchy, baked crackers have all the good stuff – quinoa, flax, amaranth seeds – that will be perfect with a fruit spread and cheese. And yes, they come gluten-free!

This wedding is going to be a spectator event! You definitely need crunchy food on hand like Tostitos corn chips and Tostitos salsa!

You got a front-front seat to the wedding of the decade, so how about making a batch of popcorn? If you really want to make a statement – zest up your snack with some spice – and no one offers better that Spice Islands. They’ve got pretty much every flavor you could imagine to make your popcorn sweet with Cinnamon and Nutmeg, to savory with Garlic Powder, Chili Powder and Thyme. Heads up: a little Spice Islands goes a LONG way!

Watching with the kids? Hook them up with a Naturipe Snacks pack – complete with fruits, nuts and cheese – a complete snack already pulled together for you!

We’re sure Meghan is going to have a few butterflies in her stomach tomorrow morning! If your belly sometimes gives you trouble because certain carbs are harder to digest, you should be Low FODMAPping and enjoying treats that keep tummies calm. Rachel Pauls has a whole selection of goodies – from food bars to jerky!

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Our lovely Divas! You know how much we love a getaway! Our L.A.-based Diva Patrice took a 72-hour jaunt to Napa Valley – where wine is queen!

Napa Valley is just north of San Francisco, however, unless you have a private plane, you can not fly directly into Napa.  So, I flew into San Francisco.

Once in San Francisco, you can either drive into Napa (duh!), taxi, take a shuttle or an hour-long Ferry ride, which will drop you off in Vajello and Napa, your choice. I opted for the San Francisco Bay Ferry  into Vajello. The ride was great! The dock is downtown San Fran so you can easily walk to a coffee shop for coffee or a light snack before boarding but there are snack and drinks options for sale on the ferry as well, with plenty of space, outlets to charge your devices and lots of beautiful views from the water to take pictures and video.

Once my Ferry docked in Vajello, I was met by a lovely driver with Platypus Tours, a wonderful touring company that provides transportation for guests and groups, taking them to four different wineries for tastings and tours. He and I drove about 30 minutes into Sonoma to meet with the other tourists that I would be touring with who were already on their second winery of the day, Homewood Winery. They were about midway through the tasting once I arrived, so I had quite a bit of catching up to do.

My group consisted of six people including myself. Everyone was great and had fun and welcoming personalities. There’s nothing worse than touring with people who are dull, boring and non-engaging!

Before heading to our last two wine tastings at Peter Cellars & Nicholson Ranch, the group and I had lunch and took our first group picture! As you can see, we’re an interesting and diverse bunch, all from different parts of the country, with one thing in common for sure. Visit Napa Valley to relax, enjoy amazing wine and food and meet some fabulous people along the way.

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I have a bit of sad news about The CW. The network will end three of TV DivaGal’s favorite shows in the 2018-19 season: Jane The Virgin; Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and iZombie.

Luckily it’s bringing some amazing new programming to the network – including All American! More on that in a minute.

The CW is giving the other networks a run for the advertising dollars as it adds Sunday nights expands to six days of original programming.

It’s celebrating the success of Black Lightning (j’adore!) which is “socially aware, topically relevant,” and not surprisingly, has one of the highest concentration of African-American viewers.

The CW loves its superheroes, so it’s also no surprise that Batwoman is coming to the network. And Supernatural is about to enter its 12+1 season (we’re taking no chances writing that OTHER number) and celebrate 300 episodes!

Now here are some of the new shows to watch on The CW!

Roswell New Mexico (midseason) This is another familiar title. In this reboot, the daughter of undocumented immigrants discovers her teenage crush is an alien who has kept his unearthly abilities hidden his entire life. The cast says this is a story for anyone who “feels alienated.” Latino actors Michael Trevino and SYTYCD winner Jeanine Mason star.

photo credit: The CW

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Spring is in full bloom, which means it’s the time for romance. So where can a DivaGal meet a potential candidate? How about NYC’s coolest new sports bar! Last night I went to the opening of Vintage 61, a bistro that connects food, wine, sports and spirits. Trying a brand new restaurant in New York City sounds like something fun and exploratory to do — unless you’re like me. When it comes to food and drinks, I’m a lover of tasty food but a not-so-much-lover of trying new places to eat. But the thought of mingling with the opposite sex over cocktails and championships was enough for me to make the trip.

Vintage 61 gets its name from the year 1961, one of the best for the NY Yankee lineup and for Bordeaux. With appealing ambiance that mixes American fare with French influence, it’s a great opportunity to meet guys who like sports and fine wines. A professional staff has been curated by owners Laurent Vasseur and Jason Casano, who I felt I’ve known my whole life.

If you are into great food, I mean who isn’t, this is the place to eat! Here are my recommendations: for starters, the wings are to die for, the meat falls right off of the bone! My favorite entree is definitely the Short Ribs. It’s braised with red wine and comes with mashed potatoes on the side – a dish I could order every night.

Now let’s talk cocktails, cocktails, cocktails! There are two signature drinks that you should indeed try: “The Catch,” which is tequila, fresh strawberries, peach blossom and fresh lime juice. I watched my amazing bartender make this drink right in front of my eyes; every drink is made fresh.

If you’re like me and may have a few too many cocktails at dinner then your second drink should definitely be “The French Goal,” made with vodka, Midori, peach schnapps, cranberry, orange and pineapple juice. These fun sport-oriented names are sure to bring a smile to any sports lover face.

Speaking of sports – Vintage 61 has an online calendar of sporting events you can take in at the location, which is easily accessible by several subway lines. We’re thinking this will bring the men out in droves. Baseball Championships anyone?

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When researching all of the wineries and trying to decide which ones to visit, it’s important to remember that the valley is only five miles at its widest point, but 35 miles long. Getting from Napa to Calistoga can take up to an hour.

All things considered, I thought it would be more effective to visit wineries via tours. That way I was guaranteed transportation while still being able to visit a good amount of wineries in each day. Appointments are typically 90-120 minutes long, and I would recommend making a max of three winery appointments a day and account for eating lunch. That being said, on the second day, I booked another tour…

Sometimes, the best way to see wine countryside is by train – and that’s how the Napa Valley Wine Train rolls. Like Platypus, the tour visits multiple wineries for tastings and tours of the estates. Based on your schedule and wine preferences, there are several touring options.

THE COLLECTIVE TOUR, is a 6-hour tour visiting three wineries:
St. Supery, Beringer and Raymond Vineyards. Raymond Vineyards not only has goats and chickens hanging around and living their best lives but at this vineyard, you can play “winemaker for a day.” In their Blending Room, you can blend your own red wine, design the bottle and keep your personalized wine on file for you to order any time you like to share with friends and family!

While aboard the Wine Train, guests are served breakfast, a main course, champagne and dessert. By the time you’re finished with your course, the train has stopped at your next destination. And once you board the train again, the servers are ready to serve you the next course!

Riding through Napa on the train while gazing out the window and taking in all the beautiful greenery, hills and valleys is something that really can’t be described with words. I captured moments with picture and video but hold the true memories in my heart. Words can’t really describe how amazing this experience is! From start to finish, you feel like you’re some sort of important person heading to meet another important person to conduct top-secret important business. It is a GEM, a definite must when visiting Napa. And fortunately, my hotel sat right across the street, so all I had to do was walk on over to the check-in before boarding the train.

After the wine train experience, we went to visit The Meritage Resort & Spa (875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, Calif.), a gorgeous resort with numerous amenities including an adults only pool, spa room and gym.  Only about 10 minutes or less from my hotel, it was a quick and easy uber ride down the road.

Andrew Bradley, the marketing and communications manager of the resort was so kind and invited us to a tasting at TRINITAS CELLARS, the onsite wine tasting room, right across from the spa. He also gifted us with beautiful wine glasses and custom wine openers!

The wine at Trinitas was so good!  And even better, our host was very friendly and knowledgeable about the wine she poured us.

We tasted about six different wines from the Portfolio Collection and Limited Releases. It was very hard to choose just one favorite from both collections.

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We can’t get over all the amazing moments that happened at weekend’s Royal wedding. So here’s a list!

STRUT WALK. Prince Harry giving his best mug while walking to the chapel with brother Prince William.

THE DRESS. Watching Meghan walk into the chapel and getting a full view of her Givenchy dress. Quiet elegance!

A DEEPER LOVE. Prince Harry getting emotional and staring lovingly at Meghan.

PREACH. The inspirational preaching of Rev. Michael Curry – who let the spirit take him and went past his allotted 6 minutes.

FOREVER UNITED. Two families become one.

HAPPILY EVER AFTER. Harry and Meghan, riding off together in a horse-drawn carriage.

It was an amazing celebration of love and multiculturalism. Our hearts are overwhelmed and we wish the best for this lovely couple the Duke and Duchess of Sussex!

For more wedding photos follow the Royal Family on Instagram.

photo credit: CBS,  Photo by REX/Shutterstock

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Join Patrice on her last day in Napa, Calif.

On my third day, I got a little adventurous and thanks to the lovely people at Napa Valley Balloons, I was able to book my first Hot Air Balloon ride – and I am so glad that I did! The day started at 4:45 a.m. since precheck is at 6:30a at Domaine Chandon. Yeah, I know!

Once on location, we all gathered for a pre-flight orientation and light breakfast. We then drove with our pilots about five minutes up the road where the balloons take off. There were about eight of us in the balloon – spacious enough so that we all had elbow room and felt comfortable.

While in the air, you can take pictures and video on cameras and cell phones as much as you like. The flight pilot also takes a beautiful group photo while up in the air and they send the photos to you via email as soon as you leave for the day.

All of the flights are about 45 minutes to an hour, which is a good amount of time to watch the sunrise and really take on the beauty of Napa from up in the sky. Once on land again, everyone boarded the van to head back to Domaine Chandon for a hot buffet breakfast with coffee, tea and of course, mimosas. There we had more opportunity to chat with others about the flight experience. With the day starting so early, by the time we were back at the hotel it wasn’t even noon yet with plenty of time to nap and prepare for my scheduled evening adventures.

That evening, Bob Magnani of O’Connell Family Wines scheduled three tastings, all located in downtown Napa. My hotel, River Terrace Inn was the perfect location to easily access downtown attractions and wineries. Since we were so close, we took a 5-minute UBER to the first tasting and walked to the others from there as all three locations are within walking distance.

The first visit was Acumen Wine, followed by Riverhouse by Bespoke Collection. Both Acumen and Riverhouse have beautiful artwork decorating their walls which help create a unique, inspiring and modern vibe to the tasting experience.

We then met with Bob and Chef Jonathan Jones at O’Connell Family Wines.

There’s certainly a difference between having wine tastings with a group or tour versus tasting alone. A one-on-one tasting allows more opportunity for a personal interaction with the whoever is your tour guide or host. Acumen and O’Connell also prepared food pairings with each wine tasting which was an added bonus to complete the experience. In fact, at O’Connell family wines, we personally met chef Jonathan and he brought us a different dish to try to pair with each of the wines that we tasted, starting with their homemade popcorn and ending with a delicious assortment of chocolates. He also sent me recipes for all the sample plates he made so that I could try to prepare them at home.

I loved all of the food he made us, but the two dishes that stood out as something I want to try at home was a goat cheese crostini with crusted almonds…

…and roasted cauliflower and cashew smear! O’Connell is unique in that not only does this company grow their wines, but they also expanded to provide products for your home and spa (kitchen, bath & air refreshers), kitchen (oils and seasonings) and pets.

While in Napa I stayed at a fabulous boutique hotel, River Terrace Inn, a Nobel House Hotel. This boutique Napa Valley hotel is located perfectly in downtown Napa. The architecture of the building is stunning, modern and quaint. It sits alongside a river with an adjacent trail to walk or bike ride, as they offer cruiser bikes to ride any time of the day!

I would highly recommend booking your nights here because the location is perfect – absolutely no complaints! They take pride in providing great service and if you’re like me, the boutique vibe makes you feel like you’re at home.

Inside the hotel is ALBA, their on-site restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can dine inside or outside with fire pits available if it gets chilly. On my final evening in Napa, I made a reservation at ALBA for dinner and had the most amazing meal – crab cakes and lobster mac-n-cheese for appetizers; salmon and potatoes for the entree and hot lava cake and beignets for dessert. As expected, their dining service was excellent! A couple times during dinner, the manager came to speak with us just to make sure we were enjoying our experience. River Terrace was a perfect choice for my lodging and I can’t wait to come back in the summer.

Three days in Napa has been fantastic – but I definitely need more time to really take it in! I plan to visit some of the wineries closer to Calistoga! Until next time, Napa!!

Carpe Diem xx,
Patrice

Read Part I of 3 Days In Napa – Getting To Wine Country!

Read Part II of 3 Days In Napa – Riding the Wine Train!

See more Napa photos on our DivaGals FB page!

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WATCH. Girl Code’s Phoebe Robinson joins Gillian Jacobs (of the NETFLIX series Love) and SNL alum Vanessa Bayer on a wild ride in Ibiza. She plays a pal who winds up girl-tripping on the Mediterranean isle. Now in every girls’ trip there is a hottie hookup – and in this film it comes in the form of Scottish actor #WBWD Richard Madden. Check it on Netflix today.

STYLE. We’re always looking for a good brush that dangles, smooths and styles hair – The Flex Brush d0es it all, thanks to its bendy design, and it works on natural and extension hair. As a woman with thinning hair issues, I love the way the Flex Brush runs across my scalp in a soothing massage, which can increase the supply of blood to hair follicles and help it grow. The Flex Brush comes in two sizes for home and travel.

STICK. This Memorial Day Weekend is all about being outside in the sun and fun – the last thing you want to have to worry about is your toes. So make sure you have some KISS imPRESS Press-On Pedicure sets in your beach bag! Offered in a dazzling array of colors, textures, patterns, and shine – this fast, easy gel on nail art ensures your fingers and toes will be blinging all trip long –  without a chip in sight!

SCENT. It’s going to be hot hot hot this weekend so you will want to do everything you can to stay cool and be fresh scented. These are a few of our favorite fragrances that will carry you through summer 2018. Acqua Di Parma is a classic with retro feel. Did you know that the original fragrance was inspired by of all people Frank Sinatra? Old blue eyes suggested that the company create a fragrance and so they did. These lovely fresh scents make you feel like you slipped on a clean crisp cotton dress. We love it! Maybe you can’t afford the handbags or scarves by Hermes but don’t let that stop you from experiencing the luxury of Hermes! Their new fragrance set is conveniently packaged for travel. You can carry it easily in your pocketbook or a weekend bag. Its the first thing you want to spray on after slipping out of the shower. Creed is another classic that you should include in your collection. This iconic brand will celebrate their 260th year in 2020. They have a full range of fragrances that will take you from day to night. Their male fragrances are the perfect Father’s day gift for the man in your life. If you are in NYC Visit SAKS this weekend and explore their new second floor known as “Beauty 2.0”, where you can find these amazing fragrances and experience complimentary mini spa services.

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Ok, so we know it’s just May. But sometimes, the best Halloween costumes take time to plan! So why not start early and get ready for what’s sure to be some of the most popular costume ideas for 2018.

Duchess of Sussex

A clandestine romance between a prince and an actress turned into the wedding of the year – we’re pretty sure this will be the top choice of costume for the year. For any woman wanting to play out her “Princess Meghan” fantasy, she’ll have to start with the wedding dress. You can get a close replica from Floravere, the M. Markle. Rather rock the Duchess’ reception gown? David’s Bridal has a dead ringer, the White by Vera Wang High Neck Halter Wedding Dress.

Domino from Deadpool 2

Couldn’t we all use a little more luck in our lives? So this Halloween, a few of us DivaGals will be parading our own versions of Domino – who’s superhero skill is always being the right place, time and space.  There needs to be a lot of black spandex and leather involved, calf-high combat boots, a very cool artillery belt and an amazing afro wig (to be honest, we’ve already got one in our collection!). Oh, if Ryan Reynolds showed up to play our Deadpool, that would be some incredible luck.

Onesies… Through The Generations

Who knew onesies had a history? We sure didn’t! But now that we’ve been enlightened, we say why not share it with the world! Educate everyone at the next party and go as onesies throughout the ages! Not sure where to start? We’re not going to leave you hanging – here’s an infographic to put you on the right path. Just don’t fight over who gets to wear the adult-size bunny onesie!

Infographic Design By Onesies History On Animalsluxury

photo credit: CBS, @VancityReynolds/Twitter

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Beat Shazam SEASON PREMIERE (8 p.m., FOX) Host Jamie Foxx and offspring take us and contestants on a wild ride as we try to figure out “that song” before Shazam does.

WEDNESDAY, May 30

photo credit: Katie Yu/The CW

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In a week, we DivaGals leave for Paris to attend the wedding of our one of our own – Image Gal Samantha von Sperling!

Of course, we want to look our best. So we turned to our pal Helen Koya, an actress and celebrity fitness competitor, to get the scoop on how she stays incredible shape. Surely, we can do it for a week, right? Read on to hear about her grueling workout schedule and eating plan. Lord, help us all!

I’m Helen Koya, and I’m a fitness competitor. When you see people on Instagram with incredible bodies, do you ever wonder what they REALLY do to get them – and I’m not talking the ones who just go to some doc for booty implants and a tummy tuck. I’m about to break down for you.

To be honest, it is a lot of sacrifices. But it’s funny, what might seem like a ‘sacrifice’ to have the body and fitness level that I have is honestly just a way of life for me now.

My day starts at around 5:30 a.m. I train in the mornings. My gym opens at six – I’m there 6.05am. I love morning workouts. I love the quiet and the empty space. The majority of the equipment is available, plus once the workout is complete – about 2 hours later – I’m done for the day.

My current workout consists of squats, benching and deadlifting around 90 percent of my maximum weight. Let me give you the numbers: I’m squatting 250 lbs. and above, benching 150 lbs. and above and deadlifting 360 lbs. and above. This is always followed by assistant work like split squats, leg pressing, triceps dips, floor presses, RDLs, hamstring curls, just to name a few. I also do several accessory exercises to help support these lifts. I am in the gym doing a variation of this routine five days a week. On top of that, I am a spinning and boot camp instructor and I teach eight classes throughout the week. So that’s about 18-plus hours in the gym every week.

My next competition is next month, so I am halfway through what’s known as my “peaking” block. Simply put, I’m pushing my body to its ultimate maxim. I’m wiped out after my routine.

In bodybuilding, when you’re getting closer to show day, everything comes down to the ‘gram – that’s protein, carbs, fat and fiber. I control everything I eat – even how much Pam spray I use to fry some chicken. I weigh EVERYTHING I consume – even drinks like unsweetened almond milk. My water consumption is increased to about two gallons and above a day. I double my workouts daily – I will weight train in the morning and hit the gym for cardio in the evening which will consist of 45mins on the stair master. I do this six days a week.

Now let’s talk about food. They say getting a great body is 20 percent exercise and 80 percent diet. And that’s pretty much true. I don’t normally have my first meal of the day until 2 p.m., which for some people sounds crazy, but I’ll explain. My last meal of the day is always pretty late – around 9:30/10 p.m. and is also my largest meal of the day. So most times when I wake up, I am not remotely hungry and still pretty full actually. Some people might also call this way of eating “Intermittent Fasting” which has been successful in helping people lose mad pounds. But once you start it – you have to commit to the fasting plan 110 percent.

And yes, I track my food intake so I know how much protein, carb, fat and fiber I’m taking in and how to distribute my allowance over my meals. Every Sunday, I meal prep my week’s lunches and dinners. So I basically always know what I am going to eat before I eat it. Ever tried cottage cheese with splendid and cinnamon?!? Bodybuilders makeshift rice pudding YUMMY!!!

Now, this way of eating does not stop me from traveling, eating out and/or eating other people’s food. There are just some times you cannot possibly know the exact numbers in a meal you have not cooked yourself. In that case, I just say enjoy it, life’s too short. But 80 percent of the time, you have to be committed to how you eat. More than that and all that work in the gym is just a waste of time.

So yeah, getting a body like this isn’t easy –you gotta put in blood, sweat and reps if you want your body to look as good as mine.

Follow Helen at @helenkoya.

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It’s hump day and we are all a little ready to do something that says “summer fun!” How about getting a taste of Africa? Panla: A Taste Of Africa is happening May 30 at Taj Lounge in New York City.

Stop by for happy hour drinks food catered by 3 Guys With a Grill and Safari Cuisine, NY.  Sample Jollof rice, samosas and chef specialties.

While there enjoy screenings of the Three Trembling Cities trailer; Ali and Me – Lessons from Muhammad Ali from actor Richard Burton (of The Wire) and #AfriMericans and a dance performance by Sifa.

The party goes from 9 p.m. to close (after networking hour). DJ Don and friends will get you burning up the dance floor with Afrobeat and world music. Click here to RSVP.

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Divas! We’re seven days away from our trip to Paris for the wedding of our dear fellow DivaGal Samantha von Sperling. We can’t wait to see all the great sites the City of Lights has to offer. Of course, we thought we’d have to toss our gorgeous spring bouquets we love keeping in our homes. But after a lesson with “Flower Man” Michael Gaffney.

Kimpton Hotel Eventi in New York City has partnered with Michael to provide flower arranging classes to guests and groups. During our preview, the Flower Man – who taught Ms. Cicely Tyson how to maintain her flowers longer than the usual four to five days – gave us his five life-elongating flower tips. Read below!

1. Like most things in life, quality counts. Purchase quality flowers that are firm (which means they have a lot of water) and have a little bounce when squeezed.

4. Flowers are just like us and love a finishing powder. Spray them with Crowning Glory which seals them in wax. Don’t worry, the spray won’t harm pets or kids!

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Lovelies! You know the DivaGals are headed to France next week for the wedding of our own resident Image Gal Samantha von Sperling – soon to be forever known as Mrs. Samantha Drucker! If you’re yearning for your own French experience – but don’t have the time to jet set off to Paris – we’ve got the next best thing! The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) is presenting its fifth annual Art de Vivre Award to Frédéric Fekkai, co-founder and CEO of Bastide on Monday, June 4. And honey, tickets are available!

The evening commences with a cocktail reception at in FIAF’s Le Skyroom. The festivities continue at with a dinner at the elegant French restaurant Le Bilboquet. Martha Stewart (yes, that Martha!) will present the award to the honoree.

For more than three decades, Frédéric has shaped the global beauty landscape. In 1989, Frédéric opened the luxury salon and day spa atop Bergdorf Goodman, which drew in celebrity clientele and led to the opening of seven salons. Now he has launched Frédéric has launched Bastide, a house of beauty and well-being, inspired by his hometown, Aix-en-Provence.

In partnership with his wife and co-founder, Frédéric celebrates Provence’s artisans and ingredients with locally made, non-toxic beauty products. We dig these products because they are organic, beautifully packaged and work for all skin types and tones.

Did we mention tickets are available to this oh la la event! Get yours at fiaf.org. While you’re there, check out FIAF’s upcoming The Rosé Renaissance Wine Tour of France event on Wednesday, June 13.

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Never stepped foot inside of a Hooters? Well Divas, we’re bringing you a very boozy reason why you should: Hooter’s new brunch menu!

Hooters Flagship store in Manhattan launched its new bubbles and biscuits brunch menu this weekend in New York City (155 West 33rd). Menu entrees range from an affordable $6.99 to $13.99. We hear that  Chrissy Teigen is a fan, as is Selena (with and without Bieber) and A-Rod (wonder if he brings his main squeeze, JLo!).

I have to admit my favorite item is the Bellini. It’s a delicious, refreshing “I love you” in liquid form. Hooter’s Boozy Brunch menu offers a crisp bacon filled breakfast sandwich, hash browns and heartier fare like chicken and waffles or jalapeño grilled cheese. For cocktail options, you can try a Bellini or Mimosa and a savory Bloody Mary with bacon, olives and a chicken wing as garnish. Now because it is a “boozy” brunch you can get unlimited glasses for two hours for just $25.

The brunch is available starting this weekend on Saturday and Sundays for the remainder of summer 2018.  Learn more at originalhooters.com.

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Divas! Has life been sending you the message that it’s time for a change? Do you need someone to light the way? Well, The Reverend JEAU is ready to make you a believer!

Josh Raff, A.K.A. The Reverend JEAU is a lyricist, writer, rapper, and performer living on the mean streets of the Upper West Side, NYC (his words!). Originally the frontman for Pants Velour, a hip-hop/pop collective signed to Tommy Boy Entertainment, he has now ventured out on his own stage with The Reverend JEAU’s Revival. The DivaGals caught a performance in New York City, and so impressed by is vocal skills – we had to hit him up!

Watch the video below to find out more. If you’re in the Los Angeles area this week, make sure you book a ticket to his upcoming performances at Hobgoblin Playhouse (6520 Hollywood BLVD) – you’ll feel revived!

TUESDAY, JUNE 05, 8:00 p.m.
THURSDAY, JUNE 07, 10:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, JUNE 08, 11:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, JUNE 09, 6:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 1:00 p.m.

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MONDAY, June 4

So You Think You Can Dance (8 p.m., FOX) TV DivaGal’s favorite dance competition returns. Want to score tickets to the finale? Your favorite dancers from the past 14 seasons are sharing their favorite performances at @DANCEonFOX Instagram page. To enter the Sweepstakes, complete these three steps: (1) follow @DanceOnFox on Instagram; (2) comment on the @DanceOnFox daily Sweepstakes post with the hashtag #15DaysOfDanceSweepstakes AND (3) Tag three friends. Whew… a lot of work, but so worth it! Official contest rules can be found at fox.tv.

photo credit: Kelsey McNeal/FOX

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Here in New York City there are a lot of events with cocktails. And someone has to taste them. Enter our newest DivaGal Muna Amadi, who’s making her way around the Big Apple to make sure no cocktail goes unsipped!

Just in time for summer Ketel One Botanicals are now available, and what better way to celebrate the release of the new line than with a party on a New York City terrace! Ketel One Botanicals invited the Divas to sample cocktails made with the new botanical vodkas and we couldn’t say no.

The Ketel One Botanicals are a line of vodkas distilled with real botanicals and infused with natural fruit essences. They are available in three varietals: Peach & Orange Blossom, Cucumber & Mint, Grapefruit & Rose. The illustrated, botanical-inspired bottles were oh-so-pretty and the drinks served at the event were even prettier. They teamed up with Bandier to offer a pre-drink workout session, but this diva went straight for the pretty drinks.

Grapefruit & Rose cocktail in hand, I explored the space. The botanical wall complete with flowers and fruit offered a perfect backdrop for a picture, but the views on the terrace were even better. Nothing says summer has arrived like sipping cocktails on a garden terrace while DJ Harley Viera Newton spins.

I made sure to try all three flavors and can report with confidence that these refreshing varietals with no carbs and no sugar are going to be a hit this summer and beyond. Cheers!

See more pics on our DivaGals FB page. And remember to hashtag #cocktailswithMuna when you’re having one this summer!

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