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TV Tonight: Center Stage Sequel on Oxygen

BuzzSugar — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:30:11 PDT

I can't believe this almost slipped off my radar, but never fear, dear readers: I finally did remember that the sequel to Center Stage is airing on Oxygen tonight. And just because this is a made-for-TV movie (the first went to theaters) that will head to DVD in January doesn't mean they're skimping on the good stuff.

For example, Peter Gallagher is reprising his role as artistic director Jonathan Reeves, and accomplished ballet dancer Ethan Stiefel is back as Cooper Nielson. This time around, we'll watch a new generation of dancers tackle the world of New York ballet:

Kate, a talented, self-taught ballerina . . . leaves her Detroit home to audition for the prestigious American Ballet Academy in New York. Despite displaying superior abilities and impressing experienced teacher Cooper Nielsen (Stiefel), Kate is rejected by Artistic Director Jonathan Reeves (Gallagher) in favor of classical ballerina Suzanne. A prodigy from a wealthy family, Suzanne has been trained in classical ballet since the moment she could walk. Kate then meets hockey player-turned-dancer Tommy, who has been accepted to the Academy, but still needs help with his technique. As Kate and Tommy work together, their growing affection inspires a new determination and commitment to achieving their dreams.

Think you'll be checking this out? Were you a fan of the first one? To see a trailer for tonight's sequel, Center Stage: Turn it Up, just

Photo courtesy of Oxygen

Center Stage Sequel on the Way!

BuzzSugar — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:30:22 PDT

What a great hump day! First, Ryan and Rachel rekindle their love and now this: Popwrap is claiming that one of my favorite dance movies of all time will be getting a sequel. They write:

CS: Turn It Up gets a little urban on us this time as Kate Parker, a self-taught prodigy catches Jonathan's eye and makes it into the American Ballet Academy. Sadly things don't go as planned and she's booted from the school - only to meet Tommy, an ex-hockey player and unlikely new ABA student (obviously) who crushes on Kate and gets her a job at a hot NYC nightclub, The Foundry. Well, needless to say, sparks fly and I am sure there is an amazing dance-off to end all cinematic dance-offs.

I totally agree that the dance-off is a guarantee - and I look forward to it. The original Center Stage is hilariously earnest and cheesy, but when dance is involved I have a hard time saying no. Of the original cast only Peter Gallagher and Ethan Stiefel will return. The sequel will premiere on Oxygen in November (don't worry, I'll remind you) and then head straight to DVD (I'll probably remind you then too).

It may not be a masterpiece but it's totally the kind of mindless TV movie sequel I kinda can't resist. I dug up the final dance scene for the original Center Stage, so if you have about ten minutes you'd like to fill with wonderment, just

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Movies For Those Who Love to Dance (or Just Watch It on TV)

BuzzSugar — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:30:40 PDT

Do you feel that, too? That giant hole in your Wednesday and Thursday nights that used to be filled with glorious dance (and Nigel Lythgoe)? It's just one week since the finale, and I'm already suffering withdrawal from So You Think You Can Dance. My backup dance show, America's Best Dance Crew, is also nearly done. So I thought I'd share some of my favorite dance movies of all time to get me through these tough times. To see some of my picks, hit "Start."

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iWant: A Pac-Man Delicacy

Kelly Schwarze — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:00:04 PDT

We'll unapologetically wear our old-school gaming pride on our sleeves, but when the occasion calls for something a little more refined, costume baubles just don't fit the bill. To the rescue - as he always was during Summer days at the arcade - is the charming Pac-Man, who this time adds an adorable edge to a delicate, gold-filled chain ($32).

Poised to gobble up a villainous ghost, the one-inch vermeil Pac-Man charm sits center stage on the 16-inch cable chain from Etsy seller Lisa Loren. It has all the class of fine jewelry with high scores in personality.

5 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Paying For College

LearnVest — Wed, 23 May 2012 00:15:23 PDT

Paying for college is such a complex issue. LearnVest helps simplify it by answering some key questions in regard to paying tuition.

If you believe everything you read, then you might think you need to be a Rockefeller to have kids.

That, of course, isn't the case.

Yes, kids are expensive, and thinking about paying for a college education can be scary and frustrating . . . but that's where we come in.

As with everything else in life, figuring out what to do about your kid's college savings is all about the planning, says Stephany Kirkpatrick, CFP, LearnVest's director of financial planning. Depending on where you are in life right now and how old your kids are, you may have questions about how to set up a 529 plan (which is an education savings plan designed to help families set aside funds for future college costs), what to look for, and when to start saving.

If you're pregnant or have a newborn and are starting to think about this, then good for you! The earlier you get started socking away cash for their college, the easier it will be. You'll learn a lot in this article, but you should also check out our Baby on Board Bootcamp, which will tell you everything you need to know - financially - to be ready for a baby. It includes 529 advice, as well as financial tips on everything from putting together a will and picking out a life insurance policy to buying nursery basics.
If your kid is slightly older and you’ve done your research but haven’t yet started saving in a 529 plan, then first read the four mistakes to avoid when choosing a 529 plan, and then check out the different college savings plans available to you.
If this is the first you’re thinking about it, no matter your kid's ageI, then don't worry about it. You have to start somewhere!

Read on for more.

Coral Cocktail Frocks Rule at the Women in Film Party at Cannes Day Two

Allison McNamara — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:27:48 PDT

For the opening night at Cannes, celebrities opted for pretty pastels, but for day two in the south of France, Diane Kruger, Jessica Chastain, and Shailene Woodley slipped into something a little brighter for the Women in Film party hosted by Calvin Klein and Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP). All three ladies donned minimal silhouettes and let their punchy sorbet hues take center stage for the fete. Watch today's Fab Flash for all the details! On Allison McNamara: Topshop dress.

Lil Links: Are You Swaddling Your Baby Properly? Here's How to Do It!

Rebecca M Gruber — Thu, 17 May 2012 05:32:00 PDT

How to create the safest swaddle for your tots - FitPregnancy
Tom Cruise always wanted to be a father and husband - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Would you give back your adopted baby if you found out she was a kidnapping victim? - The Stir
Melissa Joan Hart is finding this pregnancy exhausting - Celebrity Baby Blog
Tricks to try on your picky eater - Parenting
Is it OK to have two baby showers like Kourtney Kardashian did? - The Bump
5 lies you hear about parents of kids with food allergies - BabyCenter Blog
Are you ready to stop worrying? - Circle of Moms
Raising kids costs 25 percent more than ever before - LearnVest
The 5 stages of stay-at-home fatherhood - HuffPost Parents
Poolside mommy must-haves - Momtastic

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Two and a Half Men Moves to Thursdays, and More From CBS's New Fall Schedule

Becky Kirsch — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:44:47 PDT

It's CBS's turn to take center stage at the upfronts, and this morning the network unveiled its new Fall schedule. CBS has kept most of its ratings-strong schedule intact, but there are a few changes to make room for the new shows. Most notably, Two and a Half Men will move to Thursdays, forming a bit of a comedy block with The Big Bang Theory, which will surely not please the folks at NBC. The Mentalist also has a new night, while 2 Broke Girls has a new time slot.

Peruse the whole schedule when you

*New show

MONDAY
8:00-8:30 p.m. - How I Met Your Mother
8:30-9:00 p.m. - Partners*
9:00-9:30 p.m. - 2 Broke Girls
9:30-10:00 p.m. - Mike & Molly
10:00-11:00 p.m. - Hawaii Five-0

TUESDAY
8:00-9:00 p.m. - NCIS
9:00-10:00 p.m. - NCIS: Los Angeles
10:00-11:00 p.m. - Vegas*

WEDNESDAY
8:00-9:00 p.m. - Survivor
9:00-10:00 p.m. - Criminal Minds
10:00-11:00 p.m. - CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

THURSDAY
8:00-8:30 p.m. - The Big Bang Theory
8:30-9:00 p.m. - Two and a Half Men
9:00-10:00 p.m. - Person of Interest
10:00-11:00 p.m. - Elementary*

FRIDAY
8:00-9:00 p.m. - CSI: NY
9:00-10:00 p.m. - Made in Jersey*
10:00-11:00 p.m. - Blue Bloods

SATURDAY
8:00-9:00 p.m. - Crimetime Saturday
9:00-10:00 p.m. - Crimetime Saturday
10:00-11:00 p.m. - 48 Hours Mystery

SUNDAY
7:00-8:00 p.m. - 60 Minutes
8:00-9:00 p.m. - The Amazing Race
9:00-10:00 p.m. - The Good Wife
10:00-11:00 p.m. - The Mentalist

To be scheduled: Golden Boy and Friend Me

Community Moves to Fridays and More From NBC's New Fall Schedule

Becky Kirsch — Sun, 13 May 2012 11:24:02 PDT

NBC is the first network to take center stage at the upfronts this week, which means we'll be hearing more about NBC's new Fall shows in the coming days. But for now, we've got your first peek at the new schedule. Most of NBC's veteran series are staying in their old time slots, but the network has also added The Voice to the Fall lineup, and notably moved Whitney and Community to Friday nights. This has me a bit worried about the fate of Community, since the show has been having a tough enough time as it is, but it could also be a vote of confidence that the comedy's loyal fan base will follow the Greendale gang wherever they go.

To check out the schedule, just

*New show

MONDAY
8-10 p.m. – The Voice
10-11 p.m. – Revolution*

TUESDAY
8-9 p.m. – The Voice
9-9:30 p.m. – Go On*
9:30-10 p.m. – The New Normal*
10-11 p.m. – Parenthood

WEDNESDAY
8-8:30 p.m. – Animal Practice*
8:30-9 p.m. – Guys With Kids*
9-10 p.m. – Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
10-11 p.m. – Chicago Fire*

THURSDAY
8-8:30 p.m. – 30 Rock
8:30-9 p.m. – Up All Night
9-9:30 p.m. – The Office
9:30-10 p.m. – Parks and Recreation
10-11 p.m. – Rock Center With Brian Williams

FRIDAY
8-8:30 p.m. – Whitney
8:30-9 p.m. – Community
9-10 p.m. – Grimm
10-11 p.m. – Dateline NBC

SUNDAY (Fall 2012)
7- 8:15 p.m. - Football Night in America
8:15-11:30 p.m. - NBC Sunday Night Football

SUNDAY (Winter 2013)
7-8 p.m. – Dateline NBC
8-9 p.m. – Fashion Star
9-10 p.m. – The Celebrity Apprentice
10-11 p.m. – Do No Harm*

Celebrities Embrace Spring's Hottest Dress Trend - Peplum - at the Met Gala!

Allison McNamara — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:26:07 PDT

Metallic shades may have been the color of the night at the Met Ball, but when it came to dress silhouettes, flirty peplums took center stage at the fashionable affair. The Spring 2012 runways were filled with these feminine shapes, so it's no surprise that a bevvy of stylish celebrities opted to try out this flattering trend. From January Jones's more subtle architectural peplum to Elizabeth Banks's dramatic version, we saw peplums in all different sizes and proportions last evening. Watch today's Fab Flash to see for yourself! On Allison McNamara: Topshop peplum dress.