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Top Chef Host Padma Lakshmi Pregnant – Medical Miracle Because Endometriosis

Wendy — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:40:58 +0000

Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi is pregnant, her rep tells Usmagazine.com – and it’s a “medical miracle” considering Padma Lakshmi’s struggle with endometriosis.

Lakshmi’s rep says: “As a result of her condition, this pregnancy has been referred to by her physician as nothing short of a medical miracle, and due to its delicate nature, we ask/implore the press to respect Ms. Lakshmi’s privacy at this time.”

What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is when the uterus’ lining grows in other areas of the body, and causes infertility in many women.

No word yet on who is the father of Padma Lakshmi’s baby; she and novelist Salman Rushdie split in 2007 after three years of marriage.

Rick Bayless Winner of Top Chef Masters

Wendy — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:05:21 +0000

Rick Bayless, a Chicago chef, was the winner of last night’s finale of Bravo TV’s Top Chef Masters. Rick Bayless is a chef and co-owner of Frontera Grill and Topolobampo.

As Top Chef Master, Rick Bayless won a $100,000 prize – he is donating it to Frontera Farmer Foundation, an organization that supports small Midwestern sustainable farms.

Top Chef’s Padma Lakshmi to Star in NBC Comedy Series?

Wendy — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:13:53 +0000

Host of “Top Chef,” Padma Lakshmi, is reportedly in talks to star in a comedy series for NBC.

The development deal with NBC and Universal Media Studios would have Padma Lakshmi star in her own sitcom, as “a woman working in the culinary world.”

“Single Serving” is a possible title being considered.

Padma Lakshmi isn’t such an acting newcomer, but she is still pretty green – she had acting roles in the ABC miniseries “The Ten Commandments,” “The Mistress of Spices” and “Boom,” as well as playing singer Sylk in “Glitter.”

Image from INFPhoto.com

Padma Lakshmi, Chelsea Handler, Eliza Dushku Allure Magazine Nude Pictures

Wendy — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:34:44 +0000

TV’s Padma Lakshmi, Chelsea Handler and Eliza Dushku are all featured in a nude photo spread in the May 2009 Allure magazine nude issue. Check out the sexy naked pictures here and after the jump.

When asked what body parts Chelsea Handler is most proud of, she said: “My boobs are good. They’re real and perky. Even if you can’t see them, the important thing is that I know about them, and the guys I’ve slept with know about them.”

Top Chef Host Padma Lakshmi’s Sexy Carl’s Jr./Hardee’s Commercial (Video)

Wendy — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:35:43 +0000

Take a look at Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi’s sexy new commercial for Carl’s Jr./Hardee’s in the video clip above – watch her seductively eat a Western Bacon Cheeseburger. Way hotter than Paris Hilton’s ad.

Who Won Top Chef Season 5? Hosea Rosenberg Named Top Chef Winner

Wendy — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:18:57 +0000

Who won last night’s finale of Top Chef season 5? In the end, Hosea Rosenberg was crowned the Top Chef winner, with his final three courses beating Top Chef finalists Carla Hall and Stefan Richter.

Hosea Rosenberg said of his Top Chef win, “It felt amazing to win, but to have it come down neck and neck with Stefan just made it all that sweeter. That was the icing on the cake. This is one of the biggest accomplishments of my life. I know a lot of people are going to be proud of me for this. I could not be happier.”

As winner of Top Chef, Hosea Rosenberg won $100,000 dollars and the thrill of the Top Chef title.

Top Chef Season Five Premieres Tonight, November 12

Wendy — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:26:51 +0000

Season five of Top Chef premieres tonight, November 12, on Bravo. This year’s Top Chef competition takes place in New York City. Will you be tuning in?

Hop over to Bravo.com to catch up with the contestants.

Top Chef Rumored to Move to Brooklyn for Season Five

Wendy — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:28:40 +0000

The New York Post is reporting that season five of Top Chef is rumored to be moving to Brooklyn.

While no reps for the Bravo series have yet confirmed the rumor, the Web site eater.com reveals that contestants have said Top Chef producers are scooping out Brooklyn housing for the upcoming cast.

Other reality series heading to Brooklyn? MTV’s The Real World will also take place there.

Stephanie Izard Wins Top Chef 4

Wendy — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:12:39 +0000

And another Top Chef winner is crowned — Stephanie Izard won season 4 of Top Chef last night, becoming the first woman to win the Top Chef competition.

In the end, it was Stephanie Izard against Richard Blais and Lisa Fernandes, but Izard won the $100,000 grand prize.

Stephanie Izard commented on her win, saying, “This is the biggest thing that’s happened in my life.”

Sarah Jessica Parker Creating Reality Show for Artists

Wendy — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:31:51 +0000

Watch out reality television – “Sex and the City” star Sarah Jessica Parker’s (SJP) production company and the team behind “Project Runway” and “Top Chef” are partnering to develop a reality show for contemporary artists.

Think “Project Runway,” but with different artistic challenges – painting, sculpting, photography and industrial design.

But will Sarah Jessica Parker appear on the show or have a behind-the-scenes role? Presently, SJP is playing the part of executive producer, but there is some mention that she may guest-judge as well.

Just as long as she promises not to wear the outfit above.