US is a very high consumer of coffee the highest consumer in the world is actually Finland of all places!

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Coffeeberry actually is from Africa and more specifically the region of Ethiopia.    Having been around for almost hundreds of years it was first introduced to the Arabians and then migrated to the West Indies and Central and South America.  In recent years it has began to gain popularity with North America and Europe for it’s powerful antioxidant properties.  Coffeeberry has polyphenol anti-oxidants which are helpful in repairing damage to the skin on a cellular level as well as other health benefits.  The coffeeberry is taken from the unripened stage of the traditional coffeebean.

Once extracted, it has 10 to 15 times antioxidant properties then does green tea another very powerful antioxidant.  It is actually composed of various types of naturally occurring acids which is what gives it the powerful health benefits.

• Chlorogenic acid
• Quinic acid
• Ferulic acid
• Condensed proanthocyanidins

It’s because of these acids that it’s particularly good in reducing wrinkles and restoring skin on a cellular level.

These antioxidant properties are developed as a result of being in the high and low altitude regions of intense sunlight.   As the plants are maturing they develop very powerful antioxidants which will protect them from the radiation damage that is caused from the intense rays of the sun and byproducts from the photosynthesis process.  In addition coffeeberries have the free radical power of Blueberries, Strawberries, Raspberries and Grapes, now you see why the coffeeberry is so potent and useful in natural cellular restoration.

Additionally the Coffeeberry contatins coffee polyphenols which do the following:

• Neutralize toxic free radicals.
• Help protect against systemic oxidative stress.
• Help reduce the incidence of oxidative pathologies such as coronary heart disease, inflammation and possibly even certain cancers.
• Provide health benefits associated with glucose management, Type 2 Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome, depression and anxiety and oral health.

If you would like to learn more about coffeeberry and what it can do for you then click here

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Microsoft’s Windows 8 Surface tablets have finally been given a price in the run up to their launch. Taking a big bite out of Apple, Microsoft has undercut the almighty iPad by a cool $100.

The basic model will start at $499 (£310) with 32GB of storage for the tablet alone. If you also want the fancy cover with the keyboard built in however, you’ll have to shell out $599 (£373). The top 64GB model with the cover will set you back $699 (£435).

Compare that to the Godfather of the tablet world – Apple’s iPad – and those prices seem pretty reasonable. The 32GB iPad comes in at $599 — exactly a hundred dollars more than the equivalent Microsoft slate. The 64GB iPad shares the $699 price tag with the 64GB Surface, but you won’t get a keyboard cover with Apple’s tablet, so if typing is on your agenda then the Surface might be the way to go.

Microsoft sadly hasn’t said whether the Surface will actually make its way to UK shops or not, so hasn’t given any UK pricing (the prices you see above are conversions). Companies often have a nasty habit of whacking a bit of a premium onto their products for the UK market, so whether these prices stay exactly the same if we ever see it remains to be seen.

The prices specifically relate to the Surface RT, rather than the Surface Pro. The primary difference between the two is that the Surface RT runs on a lower-powered mobile processor — such as those you’d find in other tablets and smart phones — rather than the beefy laptop processor in its bigger brother.

It therefore runs on the tablet-specific version of Windows 8. You’ll still get the Metro interface with the large, colourful tiles to swipe through but you won’t be able to install desktop programs like Adobe Photoshop as you would with the Pro version.

Details are fairly scarce on the specifications of Surface RT for now, but it’s powered by an Nvidia ARM processor — probably the quad-core Tegra 3 found the HTC One X – and will likely have a 1,600×900-pixel resolution.

More details about the Surface RT and Pro should appear in the coming days and weeks in line with the official launch of Windows 8 on 26 October.

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Considering most of the country is overweight to at least some degree it’s a good idea to try and reduce just for your general health.  I have compiled a list of 100 easy to do things in order to lose weight without a huge lifestyle change.  Just cutting a few hundred calories a day can make a big difference in your overall health and that’s a good thing.

1. Automate your eating by planning your meals ahead of time. That way you’re less likely to make an unhealthy last-minute food choice.
2. Oats are your friends! Eating a cup of oatmeal in the morning will prevent you from gorging in the afternoon.
3. Foods with healthy fats such as olives, salmon and walnuts help you feel satisfied.
4. Skipping meals can cause your body to go into a fat-storing starvation mode, making it harder to burn calories.
5. Got nuts with nuts. Eating a handful of nuts will help you stay full. Try soaking them in water for a different texture.
6. Use meditation to help you cope with chronic stress, which can lead you to crave feel-good carbs.
7. You may be used to fried foods but there are other, sometimes healthier, ways to cook including: roasting, steaming, poaching, baking, braising and broiling.
8. Do your grocery shopping with a list and a time limit; that way, you’re less likely to stray into the processed foods section.
9. Don’t confuse thirst with hunger. Drink a glass of water when you feel hungry to see if that’s what you’re really craving.
10. When out at a restaurant, ask the server to hold the bread, snack mix or chips and salsa that might come before the meal. If you’re hungry, you’ll be tempted.
11. Tired of eating your salad on a plate? Fill a whole wheat pita with salad and a splash of lemon for a twist.
12. You might do better to replace an occasional dinner with a nice roll in the hay. Healthy sex may help control the amount of food you eat and it’s great exercise.
13. Create emergency packs filled with healthy foods such as nuts, fruits or sliced vegetables to help you avoid unhealthy temptations.
14. Add red pepper flakes to your pantry. When eaten early in the day, red pepper lowers the amount of food you’ll eat later.
15. Odds are you’re eating too fast. Try holding a conversation while having a meal so you’re not gulping down more than you need to feel full.
16. Take a brisk walk before lunch or dinner. Not only will you get in some exercise, you’re less likely to choose something unhealthy after a little movement.
17. Looking for the benefits of salmon but you don’t feel comfortable cooking fish? Try canned salmon as a simple and affordable alternative.
18. Are your dishes too big? A healthy dinner should fit on a 9-inch plate. You may find that kid-sized plates are more appropriately sized to feed an adult!
19. Never eat any snack food out of the box, carton or bag it came in. You’re less likely to overeat if you separate snacks into appropriate fist-sized servings.
20. Boost your metabolism with some green tea or chili peppers.
21. Get your Zzzzzs. Sleep deprivation alters levels of hormones in the body that regulate hunger, causing an increase in appetite.
22. Muscle burns at least four times as many calories as fat does, so try twenty minutes of strength straining two to three times a week.
23. Decaf coffee is a great low-calorie fluid when you’re having cravings (and a great source of antioxidants).
24. Eating liquid-based foods such as natural smoothies and low-sodium soup can help you cut back on calories yet feel full.
25. A pedometer can help keep track of your steps. If you’re not getting 10,000 steps a day, you’re not moving enough.
26. Natural applesauce is an excellent dip for fruits such as bananas and melons.
27. Take every opportunity to move around, even in small ways. Studies show fidgety people tend to be skinnier.
28. Identify the emotional triggers that lead you to seek unhealthy comfort food. Picture your goal weight the next time a trigger strikes to help you resist temptation.
29. Use a vegetable bean dip such as hummus instead of ranch dressing or a fatty cream-based dip.
30. People who regularly weigh themselves and keep track of their progress in a journal are more likely to lose weight.
31. Use a dash of cinnamon to give fruits such as bananas and melons a richer dessert feel without the sugar.
32. Give your protein extra low-calorie flavor by adding a salsa or chutney instead of a gooey cream sauce.
33. Distracted dining will get you in trouble. Avoid eating in front of a television or in a movie theater, as you’re bound to consume more calories.
34. Pass on pop. You’ll be amazed by how much weight you drop by simply switching to water.
35. Beware of “fat-free” or “zero trans fats” foods as you could be trading fats for huge amounts of sugar or sodium.
36. Try drinking skim milk at breakfast instead of juice. Overweight people who drank skim milk for breakfast ate fewer calories
37. Sugarless chewing gum can suppress your appetite in a pinch.
38. Snack attack! Puree peaches, berries or pears for a sweet spread to go on pita chips.
39. If you’re having trouble getting started, make a small move such as starting an eating log or buying walking shoes. You’re three times more likely to follow through if you start with small gestures such as these.
40. Always have vegetables on hand. Saute a big bag of frozen mixed vegetables in olive oil and garlic. Add some red pepper or turmeric for additional flavor and separate into portion-sized containers for the fridge.
41. Edamame (soy beans) are a great low-cost snack. Look for them in the frozen foods section.
42. Soups can be both filling and comforting. Try making a garden or bean soup with low-salt broth and store in portion-sized cups for later.
43. Save time and money during the week by buying lean protein such as chicken breasts in bulk and cooking a week’s worth on Sunday night.
44. Save the kitchen and the dining room table for cooking and eating. Try not to use it as a place to do work or other activities, or you may be tempted to eat more.
45. If food was your only source of pleasure, make sure to reconnect with other things you enjoy — music, sports, volunteer work or movies, for example.
46. Try to have a little lean protein with each meal, as protein tends to be more satisfying than carbs or fats.
47. Think ahead to how you’ll eat and exercise on the weekends. It’s easy to get too relaxed on Saturdays and Sundays, but healthy living is a 7-day-a-week endeavor.
48. Dump the junk food. If you want to avoid temptation, make sure you clean out the fridge and the pantry
49. When you eat calorie-friendly fruits and vegetables that are in season, they tend to taste better and you’re more likely to enjoy them.
50. People who eat breakfast have a better shot at losing and maintaining weight loss.
51. Replace your scale with a tape measure. Aim for 32 1/2 inches or less for women and 35 inches or less for men.
52. Make sure you check food labels and avoid anything with more than 4 grams of sugar, especially high-fructose corn syrup, per serving.
53. Eat a fiber-filled apple before a meal to help you feel full faster.
54. Opt for peanut butter or almond butter spreads instead of cream cheese or butter.
55. Remember these five essential smoothie ingredients: frozen berries, a banana, skim milk, a teaspoon of honey and a teaspoon of psyllium seed husks.
56. Researchers found that dieters who ate eggs in the morning were less hungry than those who ate carb-heavy meals.
57. The omega-3 fatty acids in salmon may dial up your body’s ability to burn fat, especially if you add some exercise.
58. A Mediterranean diet not only comes with heart benefits, studies show it leads to more weight loss than low-fat diets.
59. Replace your regular pasta noodles with whole wheat pasta for a more filling meal.
60. When eating out, ask your server to point out the healthiest options on the menu.
61. You don’t have to make a three-digit number your weight loss goal. Aim for a certain dress size or waist measurement.
62. Go lean with bean protein. Beans are an affordable and healthy alternative to meats and are wonderfully filling.
63. Energize plain-tasting proteins such as eggs or chicken with metabolism-boosting chili pepper sauce.
64. Try a plain Greek yogurt with frozen berries for a pre-workout boost.
65. Turn dinner into a healthy lunch the next day by wrapping your lean leftovers in a whole wheat wrap. Add a little Dijon mustard or curry powder for added flavor.
66. Eat a rainbow of colors. Have at least one brightly colored fruit or vegetable in each meal, and, if appropriate, eat the skins — that’s where you’ll find a powerhouse of antioxidants.
67. Make an office snack box of your own so you’re not tempted by your colleague’s candy bowl. Fill it with small individually packaged portions of soy chips, almonds and dried fruit.
68. For a thicker, creamier texture, choose low-fat, unsweetened Greek yogurt. Loaded with protein, calcium and natural probiotics, it makes for a tasty snack any time.
69. If you’re ‘cooking’ food in the microwave, chances are you’re eating unhealthy packaged foods. If you must microwave, consider soy chicken patties, veggie burgers or steamer vegetables and brown rice.
70. Make your wardrobe match your goals. As you lose weight donate the clothes that no longer fit you as an incentive to stay on track.
71. Pick up a 5- or 10-pound weight at the gym and visualize that weight coming off.

    Holding the weight in your hands helps bring home just how heavy even 5 pounds of extra fat can be.

72. If you find yourself at a weight loss plateau, up the duration of your exercise routine by five minutes.
73. Pounding out your meat will help healthier portions go a longer way visually, and it’s good stress relief.
74. Silken tofu makes a wonderful replacement for cream in some recipes.
75. Save 85 calories just by swapping mustard for mayonnaise in a sandwich.
76. Do your best to ensure you’re not eating after 7 o’clock at night. You’re more likely to make unhealthy choices and less likely to sleep as well after a late meal.
77. Try a pasta-less spaghetti by mixing shredded zucchini, veggie meatballs and raw tomato sauce seasoned with a dash of zesty oregano.
78. Fresh herbs can really zing up a healthy meal. Try growing some in the kitchen using a strawberry pot. Preserve the flavor by adding fresh herbs at the end of the cooking process
79. Fast food is salty food. If you cut back on the salt, in a few weeks you’ll be able to better taste the natural salts in food and may not crave the junk as much as you used to.
80. The rub on ground turkey is that it’s dry. Add some olive oil and finely blended onions to a turkey burger or turkey meatball to enhance its juiciness.
81. If you’re trying to lose weight with your significant other, pack each other’s lunches. The lunchbox surprises will keep the both of you motivated.
82. If you’re eating out, make salad the appetizer. Most starters are fried and come with unhealthy dips or sauces.
83. Savory ‘umami’ ingredients such as mushrooms, low-sodium soy, asparagus and olives can help you feel full and add an earthy, home-y quality to your healthy-dishes.
84. Make it a point to use the steps whenever possible. Use the bathroom on a different floor at work, take the stairs at the bus station, the airport or the mall.
85. Try baking apple slices as a healthy alternative to potato chips.
86. Eating water-rich foods such as melons, tomatoes and celery can help fill you up without adding too many calories to your day.
87. Avocados can be your secret weight loss partners. They’re high in fiber and healthy fats, giving you a meaty-tasting meat alternative.
88. A handful of unsalted pumpkin seeds make for a healthy mid-day snack. They’re rich in magnesium, which helps lower blood pressure.
89. Keeping good posture will not only strengthen your core, but will also add a small extra-calorie burn, because you’re working slightly harder to maintain the position.
90. Cravings can sneak up on you when you’re tired. Try taking a nap if you feel yourself wanting some junk food.
91. Share your weight loss goals with your friends and family. Make it a positive life change and ask for their encouragement.
92. Take a photo of yourself each week so you can see your physical transformation.
93. Store-bought salad dressings can be packed with calories. Make your own vinaigrette and store it in a small spray bottle to coat your greens without over-dressing them.
94. Yoga may be relaxing but you can also get a good workout. An hour of yoga can burn up to 350 calories.
95. Get familiar with quinoa — a wonderful grain that’s easy to cook and goes great with sauteed vegetables or mushrooms.
96. Ditch the mayo, cheese and top bun if you want to scrape off 250 calories from a restaurant sandwich.
97. Resistance bands are a comfortable and affordable at-home exercise option for strength straining.
98. Use the freezer to add some extra oomph to summer foods. Freeze grapes for some bite-sized delights. Or get a popsicle mold and freeze some Greek yogurt with berries.
99. Wrap up any extra food you’ve cooked before you sit down to a meal so you’re not tempted to get seconds.
100. Take a 30-second break in the middle of your meal. Evaluate just how hungry you still are before getting back to your food.

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We have a plenty of Rihanna music on our iPhones at the Penguin Lifestyle offices so we were excited to see this great performance last night at the iheart radio festival.

It was a big night last night during the 2012 iHeart Music Festival at the MGM in Las Vegas as many of the biggest stars in music took the stage.

Wearing no more than a shimmering #23 sports jersey, black baseball cap and black high top Jordans, Rihanna made some sexy moves while singing some of her biggest hits, “Only Girl (In The World),” followed by “Birthday Cake,” “Talk That Talk,” “Run This Town,” “What’s My Name” and “Live Your Life.”

Usher brought down the house and had the audience on their feet as he started his medly of songs with “OMG” alongside his backup dancers. Other memorable performances included Green Day, Lil Wayne, Jason Aldean, Swedish House Mafia, No Doubt, Miranda Lambert, Megan & Liz and Bon Jovi.

X Factor judge Britney Spears was also seen on the iHeart stage with Ryan Seacrest to introduce Miranda Lambert while rocking rainbow extensions in her hair.

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Usually protein shakes are horrible tasting and you can’t possibly imagine being able to use them as a replacement for any meal but we have been trying this new system and have found some great tasting shakes.  It’s all explained below along with some recipes we have experimented with.  You can find even more recipes at body by vi shake recipes.

Body By Vi Shake recipes, also known as, Visalus Vi Shake Recipes go hand and hand. They are the same thing! Visalus is the name of the company that makes the Visalus Vi-Shake Shake Mix. Body By Vi is a terminology that the company came up with for their Lose Weight with the Body By Vi 90 Day Health Challenge utilizing the shake mix either alone, or combined with their other products. There are 4 different ways that you can take the challenge and utilize the shake mix:

Balance Kit:

Balance Your Nutrition

Shake Mix for 1 meal replacement a day for 30 days

5 Shape-Up™ Health Flavor Mix-Ins

Shape Kit:

Shape Your Body Shake Mix for 2 meal replacements a day for 30 days

10 Shape-Up™ Health Flavor Mix-Ins

Core Kit:

Ultimate Nutrition

Shake Mix for 1 meal replacement a day for 30 days 5 Shape-Up™ Health Flavor Mix-Ins

Vi-pak® 30–day supply (combines a chelated multi mineral and vitamin formula, a supercharged 26 antioxidant blend, a patented anti-aging & energy complex, & double-distilled Omega Vitals oils. Each box contains 30 AM & 30 PM packets for complete health support).

2 boxes NEURO™ Smart Energy Drink Blend ( helps you focus when you need it! )

Transformation Kit:

Transformation Your Body Faster

Shake Blend for 2 meal replacements a day for 30 days

10 Shape-Up™ Health Flavor Mix-Ins

2 boxes NEURO™ Smart Energy Drink Blend (helps you focus when you need it! )

1 bottle each Vi-Slim® (metabolism Booster ) & Omega Vitals (Vitamins! – robust blend of double distilled fish oils from deep sea fish, evening primrose, flaxseed oil, & pumpkin seed oil for rthe highest blend of omegas)

1 box Vi-Trim® ( gives you control of your hunger for in between meal! )

 My Favorite Body By Vi Shake Recipes

APPLE PIE: 8 oz. almond milk, 2 scoops of the shake blend, 3 tbsp unsweetened apple sauce, 2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 6 ice cubes, blend well in a blender.

BANANA: 8 oz. low fat milk, 2 scoops shake blend, 1/2 banana, 6 ice cubes, blend well in a blender.

BANANA CREAM: 8 oz. sea, 3/4 cup vanilla low fat yogurt, 2 scoops shake blend, 1 small banana, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 6 ice cubes, blend well in a blender.

CAFE LATTE: 8 oz. of almond milk or lowfat milk, 2 scoops shake blend, 1 tsp dry instant coffee, 6 ice cubes, blend well in blender

CARAMELLO: 8 oz. of almond milk, 2 scoops shake mix, 2 tsp caramel sugar-free flavor, 5 ice cubes, blend well in blender

CHERRY LEMONADE: 6 oz crystal light lemonade, 2 scoops shake blend, 1 cup frozen dark sweet cherries, 8 ice cubles, blend well in blender

CHOCOLATE ALMOND DELIGHT: 12 oz almond milk, 2 scoops shake blend, 15 raw almonds, 1/2 tsp coconut extract, 1 tbsp cocoa powder, 5 ice cubes, blend well in blender

CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRIES: 8 oz almond milk, 2 scoops shake blend, 10 frozen dark sweet cherries, 1 tbsp cocoa powder, 5 ice cubes, blend well in blender

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUP: 8 oz almond milk, 2 scoops shake blend, 1 tbsp reduced fat peanut butter, 1 tbsp cocoa powder, 6 ice cubes, blend well in blender

CITRUS DELIGHT: 4 oz. sea, 2 oz. orange juice, 2 oz. grapefruit juice, 2 scoops shake blend, 1 orange flavor packet, 1 tsp lemon juice, 7 ice cubes, blend well in blender

CRANBERRY CRUSH: 8 oz . cranberry juice, 2 scoops shake blend, 4 frozen strawberries, 2 tbsp plain non-fat yogurt, 6 ice cubes, blend well in blender

DREAMSICLE: 8 oz. vanilla almond milk, 2 scoops shake blend, 3 tbsp orange juice, 6 ice cubes, blend well in the blender

FUZZY NAVEL: 4 oz. of skim milk, 4 oz. of reduced calorie orange juice, 2 scoops of the shake blend, 6 slices of frozen peaches & 6 ice cubes, blend well in blender

FRUIT SMOOTHIE: 4 oz . sea, 2 scoops shake blend, 1/2 small banana, 6 frozen strawberries, 1/2 cup frozen pineapple, 5 ice cubes, blend well in blender

AMARETTO: 8 oz of almond milk, 2 scoops shake blend, 1 cup frozen dark sweet cherries, 6 ice cubes, blend well in blender

GRAPE CRUSH: 8 oz. of grape juice, 2 scoops shake blend, 6 ice cubes, blend well in blender

ROOTBEER FLOAT: 4 oz . almond milk, 2 scoops shake blend, Blend, add 1/2 cup of ice, 1/2 can of nutrition rootbeer, blend again

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Leaked info on the iPhone 5 specs.  We don’t normally post video but this was too big of an event

to not put it up.  I would guess this is 80% accurate but it seems reasonable to expect these things.

Is the fingerprint ID their secret feature ?   Watch and comment on these iphone 5 specs.

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We don’t really see the need for an ipad mini as our regular ipad is just perfect for the things that we need to do such as reading books, web, email and playing games but it appears that many people do want this, though not as many are going to buy the iphone 5 or the apple tv that supposedly exists.

New detailed photos of a the rear shell of the iPad mini have appeared on a Chinese website Tech163 (via Nowhereelse.fr), apparently showing the shape and thickness of the new device. The photos are purportedly photos of an actual iPad mini component, rather than a lifesize mock-up as has been the case with many ‘leaked’ iPad mini parts that have been photographed and distributed across the internet. The rear shell that is shown in the pictures apparently was sourced from a contracted manufacturer in China.

The pictures show a rear shell complete with port for the brand new smaller dock connector that Apple is expected to unveil next week with the iPhone 5. The panel also has a small hole where the camera is expected to be situated. What is interesting about the shape of the leaked panel is that it shows a form factor that is much less tapered than that of the iPad 2 and iPad 3, with rounded edges.

The new has been rumored to have an extremely thin form factor, almost as thin as the current iPod touch, although these pictures seem to indicate that it might be slightly thicker than originally expected. However, without scale measurements on the pictures, it’s difficult to say. More pics are shown on the original Chinese site.  Additionally, these images seem to show that the earphone port is at the top of the device, in contrast to that of the iPhone 5 where it has been relocated to the bottom, near the speakers on the ipad mini

It is also expected that the new iPad mini will have 3G and possibly even 4G LTE compatibility, with a variant of the case pictured above having a cut out portion for the plastic housing of the antenna. The iPad mini model shown above appears to be destined for the Wi-Fi version.

The new iPad mini is expected to launch at some point in October with a retail price of around $249-$299 for the base model.

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Well not really nude but she has decided to take some sexier photos then previously down to try and get rid of her teen pop image and be taken more seriously as a singer.  While it’s not on our iphone, ipad or anything like that obviously a lot of people do like the song.

We often think of Carly Rae Jepsen as just another teen pop singer, but in reality the 26-year-old rising star has proven us wrong; showing her mature, sexy side in a new shoot for Canadian Fashion magazine.

Carly, who was a contestant on Canadian Idol’s 2007 season (she finished third), found stardom this year thanks to her smash-hit single “Call Me Maybe” — and a bit of help from fellow Canuck Justin Bieber.

Last December he heard the song on the radio and gave it a little boost via his twitter page.

“‘Call Me Maybe’ by Carly Rae Jepsen is probably the catchiest song I’ve ever heard,” he tweeted; followed by a video of himself with girlfriend Selena Gomez and friend Ashley Tisdale lip-synching to the song.

And on the day her second album, “Curiousity,” was released (this past Valentine’s Day), Biebs announced that his manager, Scooter Braun, had signed Carly to a deal with School Boy Records.

But despite rising to pop superstardom, Carly tells Canadian Fashion that she doesn’t want to become the next Britney Spears.

“Nobody can do Britney again,” she says. “She did a great job at it. I just want to be the best Carly Rae I can be.”

“I always wanted to be known as a songwriter and not just a songbird,” she adds.

Carly’s new album, “Kiss” will be released later this month (Sept. 18), and she’ll make an appearance on the hit CW show 90210 on October 8th to promote the album.

“My new songs are like clothes done by Versace or Moschino… My music is bejeweled, it’s colorful, it’s romantic, it shines,” she says of the new collection.

Bieber’s lip-sync video of “Call Me Maybe” started a trend, and it quickly went viral over the summer. Katy Perry,Donald Trump and the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders are just a few of the stars who covered the song.

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