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Beautiful Boy Trailer: A Harrowing Drama With a Different POV

Lauren Bradshaw — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:12:11 PDT

Usually when movies tackle a teenage murder or school shooting, most of the focus is understandably given to the victims and their families. But one thing I've always wondered about is the gunman's parents and the guilt they're left to live with. The upcoming film Beautiful Boy shifts the story to their perspective.

Michael Sheen and Maria Bello star as a couple whose lives are rocked after receiving the news that their 18-year-old son opened fire at his college, killing students and faculty members before turning the gun on himself. His actions leave the mother and father completely bewildered: what did they do wrong? Was their son a bad person? It creates a strain on them not only as parents but on their marriage as well, as they try to understand their son's behavior and grieve his death. The trailer looks heavy to say the least, but it appears the film also has a message of hope, which should make it more palatable. Take a peek after the jump

Buzz News Roundup, 4/30

BuzzSugar — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:32:15 PDT

According to ComingSoon, America Ferrera will star in the coming-of-age drama An Invisible Sign of My Own, which will be directed by Mad Hot Ballroom's Marilyn Agrelo.
Paramount and Brad Pitt's production company Plan B have picked up the rights to two memoirs, Beautiful Boy and Tweak, Variety reports.
FX has ordered a series about a rebel motorcycle gang from one of the producers of The Shield, reports Zap2it.
Mariah Carey's album remains at the top of the charts for the second week in a row, while Ashlee Simpson is coming in at No. 4, behind Leona Lewis and the Flight of the Conchords album, writes E! Online.
The iTunes store has added three series from BBC America to its catalog, Broadcasting & Cable reports.
Reuters reports that there's already a book and documentary in the works about New York governor Eliot Spitzer.
Spike TV has given the green light to its first comedy series, The Factory, an improvised show from the co-creator of Strangers with Candy, writes the Hollywood Reporter.
Jonah Hill is in talks to provide the comic relief as Shia's sidekick in the Transformers sequel, writes ComingSoon.

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Honor's Cool-Girl Look Is Incredibly Easy to Wear

Annie Tomlin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:21:12 PST

For her Fall 2012 collection, designer Giovanna Randall was inspired by the love story of a preppy boy and free-spirited Argentinean girl. But when it comes to beauty, the inspiration was decidedly Gallic. Borrowing from French singer and style icon Françoise Hardy, the just-slept-on hair and chalky eye makeup were uncomplicated and cool. See how the look came together, and you'll agree: this is one runway look that anybody can pull off.

Glee-ful Highlights From Episode "The Spanish Teacher"

Shannon Vestal — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:01:05 PST

Glee goes Latin this week when guest star Ricky Martin stops by to shake it and teach Mr. Schue a thing about Spanish (which, despite being a Spanish teacher, he does not know). A couple more people find out about Finn and Rachel's engagement, though Mercedes and Sam are still far more unclear about their relationship. Sue also announces a highly frightening desire to be a mother while clawing at the chance to be a tenured teacher.

There are some fun numbers this week, but they couldn't distract from the fact that this episode is all over the place. A couple of the subplots are just plain ridiculous, but it's not totally without its highlights, so let's go over them after the jump.

Celine Dion Brings Twins Nelson and Eddy Out to a Special Screening

Allie Merriam — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:25:44 PST

Celine Dion brought her four boys along to a screening of Beauty and the Beast 3D over the weekend! Celine, her husband René Angélil, and their oldest son René-Charles posed for a photo with the twins Nelson and Eddy. The screening took place at Las Vegas's The Colosseum in Caesars Palace. The Dion-Angélil clan celebrated the rerelease of the Disney classic - the original, which came out in 1991, earned Celine a Grammy for her rendition of the title track. Celine and René have been busy with their three sons over the past year. Nelson and Eddy just turned one last October, while René-Charles will be 11 on Jan. 25.

Photo courtesy Jerry Metellus

Early CES Leaks to Get You Excited For Next Week

Kristy Korcz — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:05:22 PST

CES 2012 is coming up next week and we'll be there to bring you the latest tech news from Las Vegas! As usual though, the product leaks begin days before the show floor opens, so we'll be rounding up the juiciest of them all right here. Get excited and check out all the latest pre-CES leaks and rumors below.

Polaroid Tablet and Ereader - Some lucky tipster got an early look at what could be a tablet or slate ereader coming from Polaroid. There's front and rear cameras, but that's about all we know so far.
Nokia Lumia 900 - Coming with a 4.3-inch WVGA display, 512MB of RAM, and an eight-megapixel camera, we hope to see this smartphone at CES next week. Nokia's press conference is on Monday Jan. 10, so keep an eye out for our liveblog of the action!
Fujifilm interchangeable lens camera - This beauty picks up where the X100 leaves off. There are pics at the source link, so be sure to check out this retro-styled camera sure to make an appearance at CES. Update: Looks like specs and images of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 have surfaced.
Fujifilm's digital camera lineup - Speaking of Fujifilm, the company is prepped to introduce 19 new cameras at CES this year, some of which are available to view now.
Olympus weather-proof camera - There are little details about Olympus' next interchangeable lens camera, but the company may actually hold off until after CES to announce it. Let's hope not.
HP Envy Spectre - The super thin and sleek ultrabook teased in a new HP video looks to be a fierce competitor to the MacBook Air. No details are known yet other than the name, but boy, would I like to get to know Spectre a little better.

Best of 2011 Winners Roundup: Your Favorites in Fitness, Beauty, Style, Celebrity, and More!

Lauren Turner — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 08:01:07 PST

Another exciting year is coming to a close, but before we can ring in 2012, we're taking a look back at the very best of 2011. From celebrity style and beauty trends to fitness brands and baby gear, we've rounded up your favorite picks of the year across the network. There was plenty to weigh in on, but only a few can land in the top spots. You named Ryan Gosling the year's fittest star, voted Bridesmaids the best comedy movie, decided Flynn Bloom was the top boys' name, and made Joshua Jackson and Diane Kruger the most stylish couple. There are so many more winners, so take a look at them all now!

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Link Time: Michael Pitt For Prada, Princess Diana's Dresses Go on Display, and More

FabSugar — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:05:00 PST

Michael Pitt is the new face of Prada - Fashionista
See Erdem's stunning Pre-Fall collection - Fashionologie
Kensington Palace will exhibit Princess Diana's dresses - The Cut
50 completely ageless beauties - Stylelist
Ali Larter says "yes" to rewearing dresses - InStyle
Pippa Middleton's year in romance - The Daily Beast
Is Vogue planning an Adele cover? - The Fashion Spot
The best holiday survival beauty tips - Real Simple
Sweatshop rumors surround the Kardashian Kollection - Jezebel
Forbes's "30 Under 30" recognizes Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen - HuffPo Style
Rebel rebel: Boy Chanel Cruise Antibes bag collection - Bag Snob
Mother denim debuts stylish new specialty prints - Style.com

Lego to Introduce Girl-Friendly Lego Friends Sets in the New Year

Rebecca M Gruber — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:47:11 PST

Think the LeapPad and Air Swimmers were the most anticipated toys of 2011? Think again! On Jan. 1 (or Dec. 26 in the UK) Lego is introducing Lego Friends - its first significant entry into the world of girls play, with a $40 million global marketing plan to support 23 different products - including six new colors (think pastels) and 29 minidolls that look more lifelike than the current minifigs.

After years of anthropological studies, Lego learned the differences in how boys and girls play. Among their findings are:

"Whereas boys tend to be 'linear' - building rapidly, even against the clock, to finish a kit so it looks just like what’s on the box-girls prefer 'stops along the way' and to begin storytelling and rearranging."
"The key difference between girls and the ladyfig and boys and the minifig was that many more girls projected themselves onto the ladyfig - she became an avatar. Boys tend to play with minifigs in the third person."
"The greatest concern for girls really was beauty." Girls want their toys to demonstrate beauty, just as boys wanted theirs to demonstrate mastery.

The result is a line of toys that includes five main characters, each with a backstory and a "set" that she can play in, including a salon, a horse academy, and a veterinary clinic. Major retailers plan to give the new sets plenty of shelf space after the holidays, so expect to see the pastel colors everywhere.

Do you think the new Lego Friends will attract more girls to build and play? Click through the images that follow for a sneak peek at the sets and share your thoughts in the comments below!

Sugar Shout Out: Burn Calories With a 10-Minute Workout!

Katie Henry — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:55:45 PST