NBC Renews Parks and Recreation, Up All Night, and Whitney


Updated 05/12/12 11:01 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Parks and Recreation, Whitney, and Up All Night Renewal News

NBC has had mostly good tidings for fans of its comedies so far, renewing 30 Rock and Community, and now it's also given additional seasons to Parks and Recreation, Whitney, and Up All Night. However, we've also got some cancellation news to report: Are You There, Chelsea, Awake, Bent, and Best Friends Forever have all gotten the ax. All four shows were midseason entrants, and I'm not terribly Read more

Who's the Mama?


Updated 03/28/12 3:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Celeb Mom Is Fatter and Saggier

Which celebrity mama is feeling the physical, but not mental, softening effects of motherhood, saying, "I'm fatter. I'm saggier. And I'm still a jealous, ambitious person." Read more

Bent's David Walton on Working With His Crush and a New Brand of Romantic Comedy


Updated 03/27/12 6:07 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

NBC Bent's David Walton Interview (Video)

Bent star David Walton's offbeat sense of humor and romantic appeal have already garnered lots of love from TV critics, including our own BuzzSugar team. David recently visited PopSugar Studios to talk about working with his longtime crush Amanda Peet on the new NBC series and playing a character who, while he might remodel homes for a living, has a personal life that's in a state of disrepair. Read more

Pilot Scoop: Bent


Updated 03/22/12 11:32 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Bent TV Series Pilot Review

NBC's comedy Bent is part of their new midseason lineup, and it stars Amanda Peet and David Walton as two people who can't really stand each other — and obviously become love interests. The half-hour show is set in Venice Beach, and the tone is as relaxed as the beach town setting. If you want to know whether Bent is something you'll want to tune in to before tonight's premiere, my pilot scoop Read more

Video: Bent's JB Smoove Talks Fantasy Women, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Improv


Updated 03/20/12 6:04 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

JB Smoove From Bent Video Interview

JB Smoove may best be known for his work as Leon in Curb Your Enthusiasm, but he's ready to show off his latest larger-than-life character in the new NBC comedy Bent. We sat down with the hilarious actor to hear about working on the show and how it's different than everything he's done before, all while doling out some sage life advice. Plus, find out what's next for Leon on Curb. Watch our chat Read more

The 5 Funniest Quotes From the Stars of NBC's New Comedy Bent


Updated 01/06/12 5:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Bent TV Show Cast Interview at Winter TCA

NBC's new series Bent took its turn at the Winter TCA today to give reporters more insight into the show, which is about a mildly uptight woman (Amanda Peet) who hires a laid-back contractor (David Walton) to redecorate her kitchen. Though the show is all about the sexual tension between those two characters, the cast, which also includes Jeffrey Tambor and J.B. Smoove, proved just how funny the Read more

Get a Sneak Peek at NBC's New Shows


Updated 05/18/11 10:27 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

New NBC Pilot Previews: The Playboy Club, Up All Night, Smash, Grimm, Whitney, Bent, Are You There Vodka It's Me Chelsea

If you're still recovering from the sting of cancellation for some of your favorite shows, here's something that might cheer you up. NBC has already revealed its 2011 Fall schedule, and now I've got closer looks at all of the brand-new series. See which of your favorite stars are returning to the small screen, along with previews of all of the new shows. Don't forget to tell us which ones you're Read more

NBC Pilots: Get the Scoop on the New Shows


Updated 05/13/11 4:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

NBC 2011 Pilots Including Bent and Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea

Upfronts news means that we're finding out about what will happen in the upcoming TV season. Each network is clearing room in its schedule by getting rid of current shows to make way for new series, like NBC, which just canceled The Event and Law & Order: Los Angeles. But let's look to the future — here are the pilots NBC has just picked up, which star a host of familiar faces like Debra Read more

How-To: Bent Over Row


Updated 05/07/11 8:30 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

How-To: Bent Over Row

Bikini season is approaching so many of us are focusing on getting our upper bodies toned. One exercise that is great for working your upper back, mid-back and triceps is the Bent Over Row. For this exercise, you'll need a workout bench (or chair) and a dumbbell. Here's how to do it: Grab a dumbbell — weight depends on your level but it should exhaust your muscles by the 12th rep. Position Read more

Barre Workouts are Expensive! Try This At-Home Alternative Instead


Updated 05/24/12 8:43 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

At-Home Barre Workout Ideas

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Barre classes may make you easy on the eyes, but at $20 or more a pop, they're definitely not easy on the wallet. Rather than take a second job to pay for our latest fitness addiction, we turned to Beverly Hill-based Cardio Barre instructor Stacey Bosworth to get the inside scoop on scoring a long, lean dancer's body Read more