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Buzz News Roundup, 11/5

BuzzSugar — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:37:47 PST

Nikki Blonsky will guest star on Ugly Betty as an assistant at Elle who bonds with Betty. - Zap2it
Charlize Theron is negotiating to star with Tom Cruise in The Tourist, a remake of the French thriller Anthony Zimmer. - ComingSoon
True Beauty, a reality show from Tyra Banks and Ashton Kutcher, will premiere Jan. 5. - The Futon Critic
Paramount has acquired the graphic novel Battling Boy for Brad Pitt to produce through his company, Plan B. - Zap2It
Ray Winstone and Ray Liotta have joined Mickey Rourke, Jason Statham, Sam Riley and 50 Cent to star in 13, a remake of the French film 13 Tzameti. - Variety
Tina Fey is officially retiring her Sarah Palin impression. - Entertainment Weekly
Jenna Fischer has nabbed the lead role in an indie dramedy titled A Little Help. - ComingSoon

Are You Ready For Marriage, Or Are You Rushing Into It?

YourTango — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:00:04 PST

We're happy to present this excerpt from one of our favorite sites, YourTango.

When I was a little girl I remember watching all the Disney Princess movies (You know the ones: Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, Snow White, Aladdin… there seemed to be an endless supply), and I loved everything about those fairy tale stories-the handsome prince, the white dress, the cake, the pumpkin stagecoach, and the big castle to live happily ever after in-I always pictured my future playing out just like my favorite princesses. Doesn't every girl?

We all know the saying "first comes love, then comes marriage," and when you feel you've found your perfect match, you start to picture yourself eventually settling down. You see the future, you see building a strong and wonderful married life together, and even creating a family. You start imagining fairy tales and castles and Cinderella dresses . . .

But you know what? It's not that simple. I wish it were. There's a lot more to marriage than just the love you feel for one another. The Beatles' might have said, "All you need is love," but real life doesn't work that way. Ever. Marriage requires effort.

Before you start calling up wedding coordinators and venues, before you start looking for a dress and picking out a cake, put away your emotions long enough to ask yourself a few questions.

What makes this person The One?

Out of all the relationships you've been in, what makes this person the one for you? Answering this question is crucial to prevent yourself from entering a marriage for all the wrong reasons. Never pressure yourself with the idea that you may never have another opportunity to get married. There's always time. Your wedding is just one day while your marriage is for a lifetime.

When I met my husband's family for the first time I saw first hand how he treated his sisters. His sisters are 13 and 20 years younger than he is, and when I saw them together, I knew he'd be a great father. Among his other great qualities, that's what sealed the deal for me.

Do you share the same values?

Issues about careers, finances, raising children, discipline, sex, spending, religion, and values are the most important subjects that need to be addressed before you even think about engagement rings. If you can't plan for and effectively discuss these topics with your partner, you won't be able to merge your two lives together with any amount of success. If you don't feel comfortable bringing them up, then you're not ready to say, "I do."

When my husband and I started dating we talked about our personal values and beliefs. We found we shared more in common than either one of us thought. Coming from similar family backgrounds, we found it easy to envision a future together, and another way that made merging our lives together almost effortless.

Get more questions to ask yourself when you finish reading the rest of the story on YourTango: Are You Ready For Marriage, Or Are You Rushing Into It?

Written by Alisha Cornett for YourTango.

Ricky Martin Performs "Sexy and I Know It" on Glee

Becky Kirsch — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:15:37 PST

Watch Ricky Martin's sexy Glee moves - BuddyTV
The 13 best football stars in movies - NextMovie
Drew Barrymore picks her favorite animal movies - The Daily Beast
Check out the trailer for Stephen Dorff's new movie - /Film
Unconventional superheroes in the movies - Rotten Tomatoes
Child stars then and now - Moviefone
See which comedian is coming to Two and a Half Men - Zap2it
Is 30 Rock in danger of being canceled? - HuffPost TV
Catch fire with the Hunger Games nail collection - BellaSugar

25 Easy Organizing Changes You Can Make Today

Wise Bread — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:15:00 PST

We're thrilled to present this smart Wise Bread story here on Savvy!

I have a bad tendency to let things - paperwork, tasks, laundry - pile up. That's why I'm often not as organized as I should be. By the time I go to put things away, I feel like I'm dealing with clutter so powerful it could defeat Godzilla (I've already started on the screenplay for Godzilla vs. That Pile of Stuff I Still Haven't Put Away Since Moving).

Thus, I am a huge proponent of making little steps towards organization. Below are 25 ways to organize your home, your finances, and your life that are quick and easy enough to attempt today. Seriously, start making a dent in your disorganization before it turns into a movie-worthy monster.

Organize Your Stuff

From the fridge to the filing cabinet, here are some ideas for organizing your things.

1. Identify What You Want to Organize

Yes, I am telling you to organize your organizing. Make a specific list of what you want to organize - the bookshelf? Your closet? Your drawers? If you have time, start to formulate a plan. Now, when you have a couple of hours over the weekend, you're ready to attack.

2. Buy Masking Tape and a Marker

Masking tape is a great way to create temporary labels for everything from storage containers in the basement to Tupperware in the freezer. Buy a roll of masking tape and a Sharpie, and always keep them in the same place.

3. Buy Containers and Dividers

If you're planning an organizing project, buy any containers or other organizing tools you need now. Just as with making the list, you're now totally ready to tackle the project when you have a moment.

Read on for more organizing tips.

15 Days of Holiday Giveaways, Day 13: Win a Year of Movie Tickets For You and a Friend From MovieTickets.com!

BuzzSugar — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 07:48:10 PST

It's the holiday season, and we're getting in the spirit with our third annual 15 Days of Holiday Giveaways! Every day for the first 15 days of December, one of the PopSugar Network sites - plus our sister sites PopSugar Shop, Fashionologie, and ShopStyle - will feature a new fabulous giveaway.

For our 13th day of holiday giveaways, we are giving away a year of movie tickets for you and a friend from our favorite - MovieTickets.com! Hurry, our giveaway is only open for a week, so enter now!

This giveaway has ended.

After you enter our giveaway above, don't forget to enter BellaSugar's giveaway of $2,000 to Saks Fifth Avenue and Fashionologie's giveaway of a $1,000 shopping spree to Theory. Good luck and happy holidays!

Did Jennifer and Justin Send Out a Joint Holiday Card?

Katie Henry — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:33:13 PST

See Jen and Justin's thoughtful holiday card - Lainey Gossip
Jeremy Sisto and wife are expecting a boy! - Us Weekly
Kris Humphries booed during first game back - People
Get a sneak peek at The Biggest Loser season 13 contestants - BuddyTV
Robert Pattinson sleeps his way to the top in new Bel Ami trailer - Next Movie
Steve Jobs to be honored with a posthumous Grammy - Huffington Post
Take a look back at Prince Harry’s playboy year - The Daily Beast
Find out who Simon predicts will win X Factor - TooFab
Critics are praising holiday family films, Zoo, Tintin, and War Horse - Rotten Tomatoes
James Franco in talks to play Hugh Hefner - Hollywood Reporter
Adele is "back on the grind" following throat surgery - Wonderwall
Adam Lambert arrested in Finland after fight with boyfriend - Lifeline Live
Two new Fast and Furious films speeding into theaters? - Zap2It
Ashton Kutcher renting $50,000/month bachelor pad - Celebitchy

Mark Wahlberg and His Wife Take the Kids For a Visit With Santa

Allie Merriam — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:55:27 PST

Mark Wahlberg and wife Rhea Durham brought their four kids out to meet Santa yesterday at The Grove in LA! Michael, Brendan, Ella, and Grace Wahlberg had a chance to sit on St. Nick's lap, then ventured out into the shopping center with their parents. The six-strong Wahlberg clan is heading into a family Christmas together. It's not all relaxation for Mark, however, since he's also got a movie arriving in theaters. Contraband, in which Mark stars opposite Kate Beckinsale, opens in the US on Jan. 13. The role sees Mark getting back to his action-star roots - check out Mark's latest in the Contraband trailer.

Don't Miss Out on Amazing Prizes in Our 15 Days of Holiday Giveaways!

PopSugar — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:55:27 PST

The holidays are fast approaching, and we have been getting in the spirit with our third annual 15 Days of Holiday Giveaways! To celebrate the season, we have unwrapped 15 amazing prizes. Each giveaway lasts a week, and we are near the end so don't miss out on your chance to win fabulous prizes. Happy holidays and good luck!

Day 10: CasaSugar – $1,000 to Design Within Reach	Day 11: PetSugar – Limited Edition 700 Series Roombas	Day 12: GeekSugar – Two Xbox Kinect Prize Packages
Day 13: BuzzSugar – A Year of Movie Tickets For You and a Friend From MovieTickets.com	Day 14: BellaSugar – $2,000 to Saks Fifth Avenue	Day 15: Fashionologie – $1,000 Shopping Spree to Theory

Box Office: New Year's Eve Has a Faint Sparkle

Becky Kirsch — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 02:00:00 PST

It was an incredibly lackluster showing at the movies this weekend, with New Year's Eve taking the crown, but only pulling a meager $13.7 million in the weakest box office weekend since 2008. It did manage to beat Jonah Hill's new comedy, The Sitter, which followed in second with $10 million. Breaking Dawn Part 1 was finally knocked out of the top spot, and settled for third with $7.9 million. The Muppets took fourth place with $7.1 million, and Arthur Christmas rounded out the top five with $6.6 million.

Photo courtesy of New Line

Christian Bale Takes on a Heroic New Role

Becky Kirsch — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:05:08 PST

Christian Bale has been racking up acclaim and award nominations aplenty for his role in The Fighter, so it's no surprise that he's adding a new project to his slate. Bale has just signed on for Zhang Yimou's big-budget flick Nanjing Heroes, which chronicles the Nanjing Massacre of 1937.

Bale will play an American priest who helps Chinese people to safety in the midst of a killing spree by the hands of Japanese soldiers. It's yet another epic film for the actor, though this role sounds unlike any of the characters he's portrayed in the past. The film's real-life premise sounds intriguing (if not horrifying), and I'm sure with Bale on board, the Chinese film will get plenty of promotion here in the States.