If you've been following the fitness journey of Renee on CutieBootyCakes, you know that her training has been an inspiration to many of us who want to live healthier lives.
But now she's preparing to run in the Nike Women's Half Marathon (that's 13 miles!) for someone who has inspired her. She is running with Team in Training in honor of a friend's 4-year old daughter, Ja'Naya, who is battling (and currently winning against) leukemia.
You can get involved in the fight against childhood leukemia by helping Renee to reach her fundraising goal of $4000 by August 5th. All proceeds will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Click HERE for the link to Renee's donation page. 
Running for A Cause
Beyonce Embraces Vintage Style
Just when it seems female pop stars have done it all to grab our attention, they reach into the past for inspiration. Beyonce rocks the "vintage" aesthetic as BB Homemaker in the video for the single "Why Don't You Love Me", which has caused some controversy over retro and race.
Thanks to BVikkiVintage for the tip!
Arcade Fire Singles
Arcade Fire's forthcoming LP, The Suburbs, is due out August 3 in the U.S. (August 2 in the UK/Europe). But at least two singles are floating around.
OneThirtyBPM.com now has studio-quality versions of "The Suburbs" and "Month of May."
Also check out live performances of the new singles on Pitchfork.
So THAT's why Twilight is so popular?
Admittedly, I always wondered what all the fuss could be about. Then, just when I had decided to give in to the hype and buy the book, one of my bloggy buddies, Liana, revealed that she had just read the first Twilight book and that it was "complete and utter drivel". That was good enough for me and I no longer felt I needed to read the book or rent the movie(s). So if the theory put forth in this video is true, I'm glad someone has figured it all out.
New Single From The Roots
Have you heard the new single from The Roots' eagerly anticipated ninth album? If not, here's your chance. We have an MP3 of the single Dear God 2.0 (feat. Jim James & Monsters Of Folk) from the album How I Got Over.
How I Got Over is set for June 22nd release on Def Jam Recordings.
