Man Lives on Plane to Overcome His Fear of Flying


Updated 06/05/09 2:51 AM · Posted by TresSugar · 7 comments

Man Lives on Plane to Overcome His Fear of Flying

The tragic news about the vanished Air France flight makes anybody's fear of flying seem rational, but one man recently determined that it was time to get over his. So what did Mark Malkoff do to overcome his debilitating fear of air travel? He decided to spend one month living on a plane, staying onboard while the jet is on the ground or in the air. Embedded video from CNN Video Some days Mark Read more

Diane English Goes From The Women to Fear of Flying


Updated 09/17/08 7:45 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 13 comments

Diane English Goes From The Women to Fear of Flying

The woman who spent 16 years bringing her adaptation of the 1939 female-led comedy The Women to modern audiences is diving right into her next project: an adaptation of Erica Jong's Fear of Flying. Originally published in 1973 when Jong was 30 years old, the novel was considered shocking and revolutionary. Here's the synopsis from the back cover: Isadora Wing was afraid of flying. She was also Read more

What's Buzzworthy: Smart Chick Lit


Updated 05/31/07 6:47 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 14 comments

What's Buzzworthy: Smart Chick Lit

Your picks of some of the best smart chick lit out there will keep my reading list stocked for months! I loved the variety of responses to this Buzzworthy challenge, which covered Jane Austen, Valley of the Dolls, Bridget Jones and everything in between. Here are a few I'll definitely be checking out: Fear of Flying by Erica Jong Picked by SaraSmile, who said: "The smartest of smart chick lit. Read more

Got Two Left Feet? Let Zumba Help You Find the Beat


Updated 02/01/12 4:55 PM · Posted by Self · 2 comments

A Zumba-Inspired Home Workout

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! If you're anything like me, Zumba has always held a certain allure, but the very idea of dancing in front of a roomful of people sounds about as appealing as doing my taxes or making a spur-of-the-moment appointment at the DMV. I'm not just painfully shy about busting a move but hopelessly uncoordinated in the Read more

A Bikini-Clad Miley Cyrus Spends Some Beach Time With Liam


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Miley Cyrus in Bikini in Hawaii With Liam Hemsworth Pictures

Miley Cyrus wore a bright, strapless bikini in Hawaii yesterday as she and Liam Hemsworth spent some time on the beach. The couple are in the islands after marking the holidays with their families, and during their day by the water, the pair were also seen playfully snapping some photos — Liam even stripped off his shirt for Miley's lens! Miley looked relaxed as she and Liam lounged in the sun, Read more

Soleil Moon Frye's Imperfect Life of Happy Chaos Is an Inviting One


Updated 08/29/11 5:58 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Interview With Soleil Moon Frye About Happy Chaos

When Soleil Moon Frye learned she was pregnant with her first child, she thought she'd be the picture-perfect hippie mom she'd always envisioned. Then Poet, now 6, was diagnosed with a severe case of reflux, and the former Punky Brewster actress learned that parenting is a bit more fly by night than most parenting books would have you believe. When I spoke with actress, social media maven, and Read more

Amy Adams Talks Muppets, How She Picks Movies, and Her Leading Ladies Like Meryl and Ms. Piggy


Updated 06/21/11 10:11 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Amy Adams Interview on the Set of The Muppets

Amy Adams was in the midst of a busy award season when we were able to visit the LA set of The Muppets in January. It was just one day before she dressed up to attend the Golden Globes, but Amy was more focused on spending her between-scenes time with her fiancé, Darren Le Gallo, and their daughter Aviana. Jason Segel spoke about writing and getting the Muppets movie made, while Amy was happy to Read more

Your Plus One: 5 Foolish Choices and 5 Foolproof Dates


Updated 06/16/11 1:20 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 6 comments

Who to Bring as Your Plus One to a Wedding

Not in a serious relationship and stressing about the looming RSVP date on that wedding invite? Have no fear. Just follow this guide to find out who you'll be forced to babysit versus who will help you celebrate. Five Foolish Choices Your Hookup Buddy. We can take the tip from Jon Hamm's character in Bridesmaids. Do you really want to explain your "special" relationship to everyone? Or worse, Read more

Southwest Apologizes For Calling Woman "Too Fat to Fly"


Updated 10/24/11 10:13 AM · Posted by · 20 comments

Southwest Calls Kenlie Tiggeman Too Fat to Fly

I find this story inspiring because this is an example of how much a consumer can achieve if she fights back. Kenlie Tiggeman, didn't know what a ride she was in for when she was boarding her Southwest layover in Dallas. MSN reports that Kenlie, who had already lost 120 pounds, and her mother were subject to a public 45-minute conversation with Southwest employees, which included personal Read more

90210 "Nerdy Little Secrets": Most Scandalous Moments


Updated 04/27/11 10:09 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

90210 Recap, "Nerdy Little Secrets"

Now that Spring break is over, it's back to the day-to-day drama on 90210, and things are anything but humdrum. Silver is officially feeling the effects of Adrianna's sick revenge, but Naomi's too wrapped up in her relationship with Max to come to the rescue of her friend. Meanwhile, Ivy hits a relationship hurdle of her own. Annie's in a pickle of an entirely different kind: she takes on a new Read more