Buzz News Roundup, 7/22


Updated 07/22/09 2:35 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

Buzz News Roundup, 7/22

Sam Raimi will direct a live-action movie based on the video game World of Warcraft. — Variety The Comedy Central series Drawn Together is also getting the feature treatment, but it'll be straight to DVD. — Broadcasting and Cable Adele, Leona Lewis, Kelly Clarkson, and Miley Cyrus are VH1's new Divas. — E! Online Uma Thurman will star in the indie drama Girl Soldier, about a woman who Read more

Mad Men's 5 Maddest Moments: "Lady Lazarus"


Updated 05/07/12 7:47 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Mad Men Recap, "Lady Lazarus"

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

How a Determined Desiree Davila Won a Spot on the US Olympic Marathon Team


Updated 04/27/12 4:42 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Marathoner Desiree Davila on Making the 2012 Olympic Team

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! This week's is an inspiring story about marathoner Desiree Davila, who will be representing the US in the Olympics for her first time. The following is an excerpt; read the entire story here. By Bonnie D. Ford At last January's Olympic trials in Houston, Texas, four top women had distanced themselves from the field: Read more

Hunger Games Set Decorator Larry Dias Shares Stories and Decor Details From the Film


Updated 04/13/12 12:31 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Hunger Games Set Design Pictures and Interview

Watching The Hunger Games at a press preview, both Angela and I were scrambling to jot down notes on the fantastic set design showcased in the film. Now, we have the answers to all of our set design questions. Set decorator for The Hunger Games Larry Dias was integral in making the film come to life, from the Appalachia-inspired homes seen in District 12 to the opulent palace of President Snow. Read more

The Lucky One Set Visit: Zac Efron and His Costars Talk Louisiana and Love Interests


Updated 04/03/12 12:59 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

The Lucky One Set Visit Interview With Zac Efron

In The Lucky One, an adaptation of Nicholas Sparks's novel, Zac Efron stars as Logan, a former marine who moves to a North Carolina town to look for a woman he only knows from a photograph. When he tracks single mom Beth (Taylor Schilling) down, he has a hard time confessing that her picture was his lucky charm during combat, but finds himself falling for her. I got to visit the set of the Read more

Jessica Simpson's Funniest Quotes About Pregnancy


Updated 03/22/12 8:28 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Jessica Simpson's Quotes About Pregnancy

Here is another great post from our partners at BabyCenter — Kate Carolyn Robertson's article about Jessica Simpson's most recent quotes. For mom-to-be Jessica Simpson, there’s no such thing as "TMI." This is, after all, the same woman who once explained that she only brushes her teeth three times a week "because my teeth are so white, and I don’t like them to feel too slippery . . . My Read more

Why You Shouldn't Eat at Chain Restaurants


Updated 03/19/12 10:56 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Are Chain Restaurants Worth My Money?

Think twice about eating at that chain restaurant. Our pal Wise Bread gives reasons why you shouldn't eat there. I’ll reveal my bias upfront — I can’t stand chain restaurants. From their oversized, cheese-topped portions to the excessive use of adjectives in their menus, grabbing a bite at a big-box just doesn’t hit the spot for me. According to the US Department of Agriculture, the Read more

"Should I Move Across the World For School and My Boyfriend?"


Updated 02/20/12 6:35 PM · Posted by · 13 comments

Should I Move For School and Boyfriend?

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! I've come to a fork in the road in my life; I have the opportunity to start studying halfway across the world or stay at the small university I'm currently at and I need to decide soon. I've been thinking about this for a couple months, but I still haven't been able to make up my mind. I'm Read more

14 Geeky Languages to Learn With Your Love


Updated 02/06/12 11:37 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Geeky Languages From Movies and TV

Love may be a universal language, but we're not sure that phrase includes the sci-fi alien races and fantastical creatures that rule the far depths of the galaxy, who express love in words beyond our human comprehension. When you're thinking of a unique way to woo your valentine this year, plan a tutorial to learn together one of these 14 geeky languages. While several of these Trekkie, Tolkien, Read more

Untapped Resource: Antique Suzanis For a Steal!


Updated 01/26/12 10:19 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Pillows, Throws, and Jewelry

While clicking through dozens of pictures during a late night Google Image search for suzanis, I stumbled upon the mother ship. If you're a sucker for central Asian prints like suzanis and ikats, you must check out Uzbek Craft, an online store stocked with Oriental textiles. Aside from offering fabrics, they also carry pretty pillows and jewelry. My favorite though, is their gallery of Read more