HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BARBRA STREISAND!!!

Babs is 70 today!!! She is still kickin' and goin' and even has a movie coming out soon and a film version of Gypsy (back) in the works. Here's a couple of clips that I'm personally obsessed with and you will be too if you are a living human being. They aren't exactly rare, but they are fantastical. Enjoy and rejoice all that is Streisand.

21-DAY CLEANSE: DAY 1

Day 1 DOWN!!! I did it and it was kind of a breeze! The cleanse for the first day was better than I could have expected. Starting off with a workout and following up with a juice turns out to be the best way to start my day. I was afraid that I would be really hungry by lunch, but a fit of water with lemon and cayenne and a handful of nuts (no comments) did the trick. Hopefully every day will be as easy as the first. I never felt bloated or gross like I do when I eat some kind of meat sandwich for lunch with a diet soda, that's for sure. My energy level stayed up and my concentration was fine. OH, and the juice that I had for breakfast and dinner was DELICIOUS, but does take some time to prep and make. Time well spent though. Anyhoo, read below to see how my day went and marvel in my self control. See you tomorrow. Day 2 will be MINE!!! And remember, all the juice and smoothie recipes I use are in the Crazy Sexy Diet book.

6:15 AM - Water w/ Lemon and Cayenne Pepper, Upper Body Workout.
7:15 AM - Breakfast - Urban Zen Juice w/ Sun Warrior Protein Powder. 5 minute meditation.
9:15 AM - Water w/ Lemon and Cayenne
11:00 AM - Handful of mixed, raw, organic nuts
12:00 PM - LUNCH - Raw veggie salad with nutritional yeast (sound gross, but it's yummy) and Annie's Organic Green Garlic Dressing.
12:15 PM - Mint Medley Herbal Tea
2:30 PM - Snack - Brown Rice Cake w/ Raw Almond Butter
5:00 PM - Snack - Gluten Free Sesame Seed Rice Crackers and Hummus
6:45 PM - DINNER - Urban Zen Juice w/ Coconut Water and Herbal Aloe Force. 2 tbs of Spicy Power-fu Salad. Herbal Tea.

24 YEARS AGO TODAY, WHITNEY HOUSTON HAD HER 7TH CONSECUTIVE #1 SONG

Wow! Remember when Whitney ruled the world? On this very day in 1988 Whitney Houston scored her 7th consecutive #1 song when Where Do Broken Hearts Go from her sophomore album Whitney hit the top spot on the Hot 100. Houston's streak began with Saving All My Love For You on October 26, 1985 and was followed by How Will I Know, Greatest Love of All, I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Love Me) and Didn't We Almost Have It All. All instant classics. Houston legacy lives on and no one has beaten this record since 1988. I think it might be a while before someone does. Enjoy Whitney 7th #1 song, Where Do Broken Hearts Go.

TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY, AND WE ARE FULLY STOCKED!!!

Tomorrow is the big day!!! Our (my husband and mine) 21 day cleanse that starts our Crazy Sexy Diet kicks off in full swing tomorrow morning. In preparation we went to our local (and so lucky to have) health food, organic, all around amazy corner grocery store, the Westerly Natural Food Market. Aside from having all the organic, raw groceries and powders and supplements we needed, they also MAKE a lot of the food so that on lazy days we can just buy it already made. Now you must know that you WILL spend a little more money if you are doing the cleanse because it's very specific in what you eat. Let's just say it's good we won't be eating out or spending money on booze for the next three weeks. Will you have to live that way for the rest of your life? No. You can ease up a bit after the initial 21 days, but the goal is to pay attention to your body and see how good it feels to treat it right. For the next 21 days, as you will read along with me, I will be avoiding wheat, dairy, sugar, caffeine, gluten, meat, animal products and ALCOHOL!!! I'm guessing the last will be the hardest! Ha. I am glad my hubby is doing it with me, and a lot of the reason why is because he wants to support me. He's awesome like that. But we are stocked and prepared. Off on a health adventure. Stay tuned for the Day 1 diary tomorrow evening. Should be entertaining. And don't forget to take a look into the Crazy Sexy Diet for yourself if you get a chance. It's a good read and you may be as inspired as I.

MADONNA FRIDAY: DROWNED WORLD/SUBSTITUTE FOR LOVE

Madonna is not one to complain, but she is one to give her opinion. In the summer of 1998, Madonna was riding high off the critical and commercial success of her Ray of Light album, and the dreamy, ethereal song Drowned World/Substitute for Love analyzed that success and how it factored into Madge's life. As much a criticism of herself as the trappings of fame, the song was introspective, enlightening and a refreshing look behind the curtain of a superstar's life. Though the song was not released in the US, it was a top 10 hit in the UK and the video is pretty awesome. Directed by Walter Stern, it shows a typical, frantic day in the life of Madonna, with stalkers and hangers-on who want nothing more than a piece of her fame. The bizarre special effects used on the faces of the wannabes is creepy and sends a very pointed message about not being able to trust anyone when you are living in a bubble. Don't feel sorry for Madonna though, because she comes home to a loving child and a very comfortable life. Enjoy the video for Drowned World/Substitute for Love.

A CHANGE OF BODY AND SOUL: CRAZY SEXY DIET

Well, the change I was referring to last week that will be happening on my blog is all about health. Along with still giving you bits and pieces of the pop culture I love so, I am embarking on 1) a 21 day cleanse and 2) hopefully a fully healthier lifestyle. I know, I know, who hasn't done this a million times. You wake up with a hangover saying, "I'm never drinking again" or you unbutton your pants after a fatty meal and and say, "I'm never eating that much again". Well, I've done those things too many times. While I feel I'm in pretty good shape, I know that I'm not treating my body the best way I possibly can. So looking around for ways to motivate myself, some friends of mine suggested looking into Kris Carr's Crazy Sexy Diet. Kris chronicles her journey from cancer to wellness to health guru and shares the knowledge she gained along the way to help you become a super healthy sexy bitch. I'm so excited to start it and I will be getting things underway with the 21 day cleanse on Monday!!! I will be using this blog to do my daily diary and hopefully you will follow along, or even join me (you have a couple of days to devour the book) and share in my ups and downs and, fingers crossed, ultimate triumph! Now, this doesn't mean I'm turning my whole blog into some hippy-dippy, grass eating craziness, it's just going to be a new part of what I do here on That's a Good Blog.

CHANGES COMING SOON TO THAT'S A GOOD BLOG

I will be starting to make some changes in the content of my blog coming fairly soon. A lot more focus will be put on lifestyle and health as I am embarking on a journey soon that will hopefully change my body and spirit and help me make even healthier choices. Stay tuned and take the journey with me. Details to come.

MADONNA FRIDAY: LUCKY STAR/HUNG UP MASHUP FROM CONFESSIONS TOUR

Always finding a way to keep it fresh, Madonna reworked many of her classics on, in my opinion, her best tour ever, The Confessions Tour. This mashup of 1984's Lucky Star and 2005's Hung Up is stellar!! Doing her best ABBA and engaging her backup singers, Donna De Lory and Nicki Richards, Madonna romps around the stage with her light-up cape, igniting the arena into a frenzy. I remember watching this number at MSG and thinking I had died and gone to heaven. FYI, I didn't. I'm still here and ready for the MDNA World Tour at Yankee Stadium. Anyhoo, watch this excellent performance and have a Happy Madonna Friday!

MADONNA LOOKING CRAZY SEXY AT TRUTH OR DARE FRAGRANCE LAUNCH

Madonna launched her new fragrance, Truth or Dare, at Macy's in Herald Square in New York City yesterday. Although I didn't fight the crowds to see my icon, I could feel her presence all around me as I laid on my couch and watched Family Guy. But that's my life and I won't go into it any further. Madonna wore a see-through Dolce & Gabbana dress over a black bodysuit, and DAYUM she looked good. Duh! Apparently Madonna sold 300 bottles of her $150 perfume at Macy's and gave fans some extras with their purchase: mini-bottles of the eau de parfum and body lotions, a T-shirt, a deluxe copy of Madonna’s new album, MDNA, and the 1991 “Truth or Dare” documentary on Blu-ray disc. I'd say that was money well spent. Below is the TV ad that's been airing for Madonna's Truth or Dare. I love her so much I could die.

DIET COKE RELEASES MADONNA INSPIRED BOTTLE

I GOTTA HAVE THESE!!!!! Diet Coke, which I have had a torrid affair with for years, is now officially my #1 mistress. The soft drink giant has unveiled three limited edition bottles, one inspired by Madonna, designed by the new creative director of Diet Coke, fashion designer and genius Jean Paul Gaultier. The bottles, shown over there ---> features Madonna classic cone bra outfit designed by Gaultier for her 1990 Blond Ambition Tour. It's the one on the left in case you are Amish and don't get the reference. Unfortunately, these bottles are for a campaign only in Europe, so US fans are S.O.L., but I do have the commercial for you. Enjoy and if anyone in Europe reading this wants to send me the Madonna bottle, I won't be mad at'cha.

AND MADONNA'S NEXT SINGLE IS PROBABLY.....

...Turn Up the Radio!!! I think this would be perfection! It screams summer song to me. It's upbeat, light, happy and begging you to roll the windows down on your car and jam. Madonna's manager Guy Oseary tweeted in response to someone saying that TUTR should be the next single:

@ChrisFox72 "turn up the radio"is feeling like the next single

— Guy Oseary (@guyoseary) April 11, 2012

So that's the info we have now. If you haven't heard the song or you haven't bought the album (SHAME ON YOU!) here is Turn Up the Radio below. It's summer-tastic! Hope the video is sickening! PRESS PLAY!

MADONNA POSTS 42nd #1 ON DANCE/CLUB PLAY CHART

Just three weeks after Give Me All Your Luvin' became her 41st #1 on the Billboard Dance/Club Play charts, Madonna is back on top with Girl Gone Wild. The second single from MDNA jumps from 4-1 on the chart posting tomorrow. Girl Gone Wild joins a long list of ultra-recognizable Madonna classics at the top of the chart which she has ruled since 1983. The video, released last week, brought more attention to the song with it's black and white glamour and sexy male dancers in heels. Madonna's album became the top selling album not just in the US but in the WORLD last week, selling upwards of 750,000 copies worldwide. Oh, and don't forget that her MDNA World Tour will probably be the most successful tour by a solo artist of all time, besting her LAST tour. Girl gone FIERCE is more like it.

RuPAUL UNLEASHES VIDEO FOR GLAMAZON. BRING THE STARS, GIRL!

RuPaul has FINALLY released a video for my fave track off her album Glamazon called...well....Glamazon. The video has some new faces, mainly the dolls from this season of RuPaul's Drag Race, and some famous faces as well: Jennifer Tilly, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Wynonna Judd, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Kelly Osbourne and MORE!!! Of course, as with every season, we already know who the winner of Drag Race is.....RuPAUL!! Duh! ha. Ru is looking gorgeous in this electrotastic extravaganza. Watch and love Glamazon featuring the top 3 for season 4, Sharon Needles, Chad Michaels and Phi Phi O'Hara and serving Sega realness.

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SURPRISE PARTY FOR MADONNA'S #1 ACHIEVEMENT

Madonna's manager Guy Oseary threw her a surprise party before rehearsals of her upcoming world tour. She didn't even know that MDNA had gone #1 yet. She's kinda busy, y'all! Check it out below and see how Madonna thanks Guy for his service. Good stuff. Yes, that's Madonna's song B-Day Song (ft. M.I.A.) playing in the background.

MADONNA AND LIONEL RICHIE TWEET CONGRATS TO ONE ANOTHER

This is pretty damn cute! Two musical giants from as far back as the 70s and 80s have topped the Billboard 200 album chart this week. Madonna's MDNA, as expected, tops the list selling 359,000 copies in it's first week, her highest tally since 2000's Music, and Lionel Richie debuts at #2 with his latest, Tuskegee, with 199,000 sold. MDNA places Madonna second on the list of female artists with the most #1 albums with 8. Only Barbra Streisand is ahead of her with 9. I'm guessing Madge will tie that one. The last time Madonna and Lionel Richie were on the charts together was way back on October 4, 1986 when Dancing on the Ceiling was the #1 album and Madonna's former #1 True Blue was at #5. Looks like old times again.

Billboard reports:
"Madonna started the Twitter love-fest, sending "Congrats on a successful record. To the other Richie in my life," to her fellow chart-topper. Richie replied, "What's going on family? Can you believe we are sitting on the top of the charts together again? There is no one I would rather be on top with. Congratulations!! I am so happy for you," to which Madonna joked, "OK, but as long as I'm on top.......Madonna continued to joke with Richie, asking, "Remember when we were neighbors?" He replied, "Do I remember?!?! ... The only problem I had is when I came out of my house the fans would ask me where you live? I was the tour guide for the street. The neighborhood was never the same after you left." And in response to Madonna's "You still live in that shithole?" Richie answered, "Hell no!! I moved out right behind you. The street wasn't exciting anymore."

Well congrats to both of the musical icons, but remember who's on top! Ha.