While Miley Cyrus deleted her Twitter account, stars including Jessica Simpson and Demi Moore keep us updated with the minutiae of their days. But other stars — such as George Clooney — want no part of social networking. Read more »
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Stars Debate about Twitter, Facebook
December 16th, 2009 / Author: Valerie NomeMartina McBride Says ‘No Tweeting at the Table’
November 29th, 2009 / Author: Valerie Nome
Martina McBride’s husband, John, is the only man in a house that includes their three daughters, Delaney, 14, Emma, 11 and Ava, 4.
“He loves it!” the singer, 43, tells me. “He loves it. He’s adored and taken care of by four girls, so he loves it.”
What are their house rules? Read more »
Celebs Share What They’re Thankful for at Thanksgiving
November 26th, 2009 / Author: OK! Staff
Celebs have a lot to be thankful for and they know it. Some of the things the stars are thankful for this year especially may surprise you! Emmy Rossum said she is thankful for, “Freedom. Why? I just am.” Read more »
PHOTOS: Country Music’s Biggest Night Goes Off Without a Hitch
November 12th, 2009 / Author: Brittany Talarico
All of country music’s biggest stars were in Nashville last night for the 43rd Annual Country Music Awards. Hosts Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley were energetic and kept the crowd going. Carrie changed 10 times and performed during the awards show. The always gracious Taylor Swift couldn’t believe she won Entertainer of the Year, and also performed along with Reba McEntire, Martina McBride and other country divas. It was definitely ladies night!
Carrie, Taylor, Reba, Martina Share Guide to Nashville
November 11th, 2009 / Author: Valerie Nome
Country’s biggest divas including Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Reba McEntire and Martina McBride are in Nashville for the CMA Awards, and offer suggestions about how to best spend time in Music City. Read more »
Stars Share Halloween Memories, Plans
October 30th, 2009 / Author: Valerie Nome
While Hugh Jackman is suiting up daughter Ava in her chocolate chip muffin costume just in time for trick-or-treat, Paris Hilton is making a serious decision.
PHOTOS: Paula, Liza and the VH1 Divas Do Brooklyn
September 18th, 2009 / Author: OK! Staff
Legendary ladies of the past and the future joined forces at last night’s VH1 Divas 2009 concert at the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Howard Gilman Opera House. A sleek and spunky Paula Abdul hosted the event, performing a medley of her greatest hits at the start of the show and later doing a hilarious sendup of her American Idol replacement, Ellen DeGeneres.
Red Carpet Confidential: At Home With Martina McBride
August 31st, 2009 / Author: Valerie Nome
Martina McBride sings her heart out during CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night To Rock airing tonight on ABC.
The mom of three, who has been married to hubby John since 1989, takes me on a tour of her Nashville-area home.
Martina McBride Shares Recipe for Happiness
March 23rd, 2009 / Author: Valerie Nome
It’s a big week for Martina McBride, whose tenth album Shine is out Tuesday.
The country singer best known for her powerhouse hits including This One’s For The Girls, Love’s The Only House, Wild Angels and My Baby Loves Me credits the song Sunny Side Up as this album’s most personal.
“I like it because sometimes you have to wake up in the morning and choose to be happy,” the Kansas-born country singer, 42, tells me. “You have that choice to see the good things in the day and not all the bad things.”
What’s the biggest lesson she’s learned since she started out in 1992?
“It’s important to trust your instincts. I feel like I’ve always had a pretty good handle on that, but every once in awhile I get reminded when I get talked into something, and I think ‘I should’ve just trusted my instincts.’”
One cause that is close to her heart is assisting those suffering from domestic violence through her charity work. Her 1993 tune Independence Day tells the tale of a woman escaping the wrath of abuse. What advice would she give someone in that circumstance, which has received mega media attention due to the Rihanna/Chris Brown situation?
“I think they need to find help, first of all. I’m not an authority into how to give advice or to tell people how to get out of those relationships, but there are people who are. There are shelters, there are hotlines, there are people they can reach out to to get the best advice and get guidance on how to get out of the situation.”
Thankfully, the star, who is mom to daughters Delaney, 14, Emma, 10, and Ava, 3, with hubby of twenty years John, doesn’t have a personal story about helping with this cause.
“For me, it’s a humanitarian thing. I care about women and children and as a fellow human being. I don’t think it’s right for any woman or child to be hurt. I think it’s important to do what I can to try to put a stop to that kind of violence.”
The singer who once worked at Dairy Queen now lives a very comfortable life. She says wealth has not impacted her personality.
“I don’t think it changed me. I’m still the same person that I was before. I think the way you were raised has a lot to do with it. It’s made it easier for me to help people, so that’s good.”
What makes Martina shine?
“Just being happy. Sometimes you have to decide to be happy. Every day, I think we have a choice — we can get up, and if you wake up on the wrong side of the bed, you can go with that, or you can try to do things to turn your day around. When you’re happy and you’re truly content, you have a lot of good, positive energy to put out there.”
Pick up the OK! on newsstands now to find out about Martina’s family, friendship with Faith Hill and connection to the Jonas Brothers. The cover line is Angelina Jolie/Katie Holmes/Jennifer Aniston/“The Truth About Which Stars Are Really Pregnant.”
