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Thanks to PopSugar, who is attending some Tribeca Film Festival screenings and writing reviews for me this week! Departures won the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar this year, and when I caught it last Friday at the Tribeca Film Festival, I quickly saw why it deserved the honor. The Japanese film centers around a man named Daigo Kobayashi (Masahiro Motoki), a cellist who moves back to his rural Read more
When Departures (Okuribito in Japanese) won the Oscar for Best Foreign-Language Film, it took a lot of people by surprise — including the film's director Yojiro Takita. Takita (who used to direct porn comedies?) apparently didn't even prepare an acceptance speech. After all that awards excitement, I'm excited to check out the trailer. The movie follows a cellist named Daigo Kobayashi who is Read more
American Idol finalists Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips went out on a high note last night, with each hopeful singing their heart out for the judges, studio audience, and fans watching at home. Each contestant performed three songs, one chosen by the show's producer, Simon Fuller; one of their choice; and an original single they'll release should they win. Jessica kicked things off by Read more
It's an all-bare Matthew McConaughey in Magic Mike Will Jennifer Lopez's departure affect Idol ratings? How will Brad and Angelina spend their time in Cannes? Bikini-clad Kate Moss heats up the pages of Harper's Bazaar Why Gabrielle Union doesn't take sun protection lightly Read more
Megan and Pete have been center stage for much of this season of Mad Men, and they're back in the spotlight this week. Pete's journey to rock bottom continues with more self-destructive behavior, while Megan makes a major life change that affects Don and her co-workers. We haven't seen a lot of Don and Peggy standoffs lately, but Megan's decision throws them back together — and not necessarily Read more
Celebrity makeup artist Julianne Kaye is the lady behind the great makeup on Fashion Star, but she's also a red carpet and editorial staple. With wedding season underway, Kaye gave us a few tips for looking your best in photographs and even wedding videos, too. Find out what looks great (and what to avoid) below. Read more
If there is one bag you invest in for the warmer months, it should be a crossbody for its chic functionality — it lets you go hands-free! This season, it's all about size: just as clutches went supersized this Spring, crossbody bags got smaller and ultra feminine, a marked departure from the pared-back, slightly tomboy styles of years past. Lace, mixed materials, woven wicker, and perforated Read more
Emma Watson showed some ab — and a temporary back tattoo! — yesterday on the LA set of Sofia Coppola's The Bling Ring. Decked out in a leather jacket and bra-like top, Emma Watson showed some skin in her day's costume. British Emma has been on the West Coast for the past month shooting the project with Sofia and a range of costars that include Kirsten Dunst, Leslie Mann, and Gavin Rossdale. Read more
The Hunger Games has been a huge success, topping the box office for three straight weeks — so then why is Gary Ross jumping ship? The movie's director announced in a statement last night that he will not be returning for the film's sequel, Catching Fire. Find out the reason behind Gary's departure, and see what one of the film's stars has to say about the news in PopSugar Rush. Read more
Here's another post from our friends at Circle of Moms! Every week, we bring you the best parenting and motherhood stories from our partners at Circle of Moms, including this post from Mary Beth Sammons about moments moms don't want to miss. At the risk of sounding like my mom, I’ve come to realize our kids do grow up so fast. Even though some of the moments (like the teen years) can seem Read more
