The internet is abuzz with renewed rumors that newlywed Beyonce is pregnant—the confirmation apparently coming from one of her pals who noticed she’d gained some weight and didn’t participate in her usual Def Jam diet.

This raises the obvious question—What the heck is the Def Jam diet?

Apparently, it’s similar to a diet known as “master cleanse.” Developed by Stanley Burroughs in 1941, master cleanse is a strict dietary routine meant to cleanse the body of harmful toxins. However, Burroughs was convicted of when one of his followers died after following the strict plan. The conviction was later overturned, but it is still a scary thought.

The program involves cleansing for a period of about ten days by drinking a concoction made of lemon juice, cayenne pepper and maple syrup.

Yuck.

We don’t recommend this or any other diet. We like cookies and we have no desire to drink maple syrup—no matter what popstar does it. Syrup on pancakes is delicious though. Mmm…pancakes.

On a related note, one of the best (and oldest) bodies in music is hitting the road again—the legendary Tina Turner has announced plans to come out of retirement for a tour this fall. We’re glad Turner is back, 68 never looked—or sounded—so good!
For complete tourdates, check Tina’s page, here.

Tina Turner—“What’s Love Got to Do with It” free download
Beyonce—“Crazy in Love” free download

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