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A Hearty Serving of Food Reality Shows

BuzzSugar — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 13:59:17 PDT

I know that you guys - like me - are very excited for Bravo's "Top Chef Miami," which starts on June 13. But if you need some food-centric reality TV to hold you over until then, there is plenty to go around. A sampler:

Chef Gordon Ramsay's "Hell's Kitchen" (pictured) premieres tonight at 9 p.m. on Fox.
Bravo's brilliantly conceived "4 Star All Stars" special, pitting "Top Chef" finalists from seasons 1 and 2 against each other, airs this Wednesday, June 6, at 10 p.m. I'm totally rooting for Harold to kick Ilan's butt.
"The Next Food Network Star" had its two-hour premiere last night, and if Yum's recap is any indication, this season is going to be much better than the last two.

By the way, Yumsugar will also be recapping "Hell's Kitchen" and "Top Chef Miami," so if you're a fan, you can follow all the action over there. For more on tonight's season premiere of "Hell's Kitchen," and to watch a video of the contestants,

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I've never gotten into "Hell's Kitchen," but after reading more about it, I'm not sure why I've been avoiding it. It sounds like "Top Chef" with a slightly megalomaniac host (Ramsay) and a very cool prize: The 12 contestants are vying for the job of head chef at a new Italian restaurant at the Green Valley Ranch Resort and Spa in Vegas. Meet the competing chefs below. Photo and video courtesy of Fox

Michael Fassbender Goes Shirtless - And Reveals His Oscars Date!

Allie Merriam — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:15:05 PST

Michael Fassbender is hot and shirtless on this week's edition of The Hollywood Reporter. There was a lot of ground for Michael to cover with the publication, including his amazing 2011, full frontal nudity in Shame, and upcoming Steven Soderbergh movie Haywire. Shame has gotten Michael noticed this award season, and after getting a nod in the best actor category at the Golden Globes, odds are good that he'll add an Oscar acknowledgment to the list. In Michael Fassbender's Hollywood Reporter interview, he discussed that possibility and elaborated the differences between being a struggling vs. successful actor. Steven Soderbergh also weighed in to give Michael credit for his late-night abilities. Here are highlights from the article:

On going to the Oscars, and who he'd take: "It would just be a bonus, but of course I would take my mom down the red carpet."
On an odd job he took for money during lean years: "I had to call people who had filed complaints about the Royal Mail and see if they were happy with how their grievances were dealt with. Most of the time they weren't. My goal was for acting to become my main income. I would say to myself, 'I'm good enough.' That became my mantra."
On finally making it: "It's nice to have that security where you think if everything goes tits up, I've now got a flat I own and I don't have to worry about paying the bills and putting food on the table. I'm really lucky that it happened to me when it did, considering the recession."
Steven Soderbergh on Michael's abilities to party: "He’s a blast. We’re out one night and it’s 3:30 a.m., and we’re in someone’s kitchen and Michael is singing. I’m like, 'Dude, I gotta go.' The phrase Michael uses most often is, ‘So where are we going now?' He's the Duracell movie star.'"

David Beckham Kicks It With Romeo and Cruz

Lauren Turner — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:55:33 PST

David Beckham hit the field with his two youngest sons, Romeo and Cruz Beckham, in LA yesterday. The boys kicked around a soccer ball before joining in a game with their teammates. David watched while Romeo and Cruz played, but he also apparently made time to pose with a few fans on the sidelines. Victoria and Harper weren't spotted at the match, as they've been in the UK. Victoria ate at pal Gordon Ramsay's new restaurant, Bread Street Kitchen, in London over the weekend while David lunched with Romeo and Cruz on the West Coast. David will soon make a trip to Northern California, where he'll participate in a live chat with GoogleTalks this Thursday.

What to TiVo: Saturday

BuzzSugar — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:59:00 PST

8:00 Wipeout (repeat)
9:00 Miss America Pageant

8:00 NFL Playoff: Broncos at Patriots

8:00 Cops (new)
8:30 Cops (new)
9:00 Terra Nova (repeat)
11:00 Hell's Kitchen (repeat)

8:00 The Firm (repeat)
10:00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (repeat)
11:30 Saturday Night Live (new, with guests Daniel Radcliffe and Lana Del Ray)

More shows to watch when you read more.

What to TiVo: Saturday

BuzzSugar — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:59:00 PST

8:00 Wipeout (repeat)

8:00 Rules of Engagement (repeat)
8:30 Rules of Engagement (repeat)
9:00 The Mentalist (repeat)
10:00 48 Hours Mystery (new)

8:00 Cops (repeat)
8:30 Cops (repeat)
9:00 Terra Nova (repeat)
11:00 Hell's Kitchen (repeat)

8:00 NFL Playoff: Wild-Card Game
11:30 Saturday Night Live (new, with guests Charles Barkley and Kelly Clarkson)

More shows to watch when you read more.

What to TiVo: Saturday

BuzzSugar — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:59:22 PST

8:00 The Sound of Music

8:00 Blue Bloods (repeat)
9:00 48 Hours Mystery (repeat)
10:00 48 Hours Mystery (repeat)
11:30 Christmas in Chelsea Square (new)

8:00 Terra Nova (repeat)
9:00 Terra Nova (repeat)
11:00 Hell's Kitchen (repeat)

8:00 It's a Wonderful Life
11:30 Christmas Eve at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome (new)

More shows to watch when you read more.

Geoffrey Zakarian on Winning The Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs

Susannah Chen — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:50:31 PST

Those of you who've tuned into the Food Network at all in recent days might have heard that the last season of The Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs has just wrapped, and a new champion has emerged victorious out of the star-studded (and highly competitive) lineup.

That would be Geoffrey Zakarian, guest judge of Food Network's Chopped and chef and owner of The National and The Lambs Club in New York City and Tudor House in Miami.

I had a chance to catch up with the chef over the phone, where he revealed his thoughts on why he won, how he hopes to set himself apart from the others on Iron Chef America, and what he always makes for the holidays.

YumSugar: You had a very serious expression on your face when the final outcome was revealed. What was your first thought when they announced you as the winner?
Geoffrey Zakarian: Well, they actually didn't call my name, which was sort of confusing, because whenever anyone got kicked off, they would actually say, "You will not be the next Iron Chef." But I was stunned, shocked, and relieved; there was a real sense of accomplishment.

Zakarian on his toughest Next Iron Chef moments, and his upcoming Kitchen Stadium challenges, after the jump.

What to TiVo: Saturday

BuzzSugar — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 23:59:00 PST

8:00 College Football: Notre Dame at Stanford

8:00 How I Met Your Mother (repeat)
8:30 How I Met Your Mother (repeat)
9:00 Unforgettable (repeat)
10:00 48 Hours Mystery (new)

8:00 Cops (new)
8:30 Cops (repeat)
9:00 Terra Nova (repeat)
11:00 Hell's Kitchen (repeat)

8:00 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (repeat)
9:00 Bee Movie
10:00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (Repeat)
11:30 Saturday Night Live (repeat, with guests Melissa McCarthy and Lady Antebellum)

More shows to watch when you read more.

What to TiVo: Saturday

BuzzSugar — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:59:39 PST

8:00 College Football

8:00 The Big Bang Theory (repeat)
8:30 2 Broke Girls (repeat)
9:00 The Mentalist (new)
10:00 48 Hours Mystery (new)

8:00 Cops (new)
8:30 Cops (new)
9:00 Terra Nova (new)
11:00 Hell's Kitchen (repeat)
12:00 New Girl (repeat)

8:00 Harry's Law (repeat)
9:00 Prime Suspect (repeat)
10:00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (Repeat)
11:30 Saturday Night Live (new, with guest Jason Segel and Florence and the Machine)

More shows to watch when you read more.

Gift Ideas For Your FWB

Lizzie Fuhr — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:00:49 PST

If you've been involved in a friends with benefits relationship for a few months, maybe you're considering getting your dude a gift for the holidays. Be prepared that there might not be a present under your tree from your FWB, but that's no reason not to spread the holiday spirit with a thoughtful gift. The best thing to keep in mind when shopping? Make sure the gift is fun and simple. Anything too over the top may give your FWB the wrong idea, or put you in an awkward position warranting a conversation about the nature of your "situation."

Always remember that a little humor goes a long way. Any fun graphic tee would be a great hit for a FWB. If your friend has a funny bone, or love of SNL, this SNL More Cowbell Walken T-Shirt ($26), paying homage to the great skit with Will Ferrell and Christopher Walken, will make him crack up. If your FWB is a superhero movie buff, he'll love the Batman Collection: Four Film Favorites ($15), equipped with four of the best Batman movies ever.

The biography of Steve Jobs is a perfect choice for your tech-loving lover. The book is based on more than 40 interviews with the late cofounder of Apple. A simple and thoughtful gift for a music lover is a "http://www.allposters.com/-st/College-Music-Posters_c79500_.htm?AID=1808260101/">poster of his favorite artist or band.

Maybe your hook-up buddy has a little bit of wild side? An awesome Hardwood Spartan Swiss Army Knife ($39) has all of the things he'll need whether he's out camping in the wilderness, or needing to open a bottle of beer at your favorite bar. It's a little bit on the pricier side, but if your dude is into a solid craft beer, he'll love this awesome Beer Making Kit ($65). It comes will all the ingredients you need to create a home brew in your kitchen. Who knows? Maybe you'll get to taste the delicious benefits of his beer-making labor.

And if all else fails, you can never go wrong with some quality gear from his favorite team. This San Francisco 49ers Sideline Hat ($25) is a different looking design that will help him show his support, while remaining stylish. Any other great gift ideas for a FWB? Share in the comments below!