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Buzz News Roundup, 10/12

BuzzSugar — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:27:14 PDT

Regis Philbin will host "Million Dollar Password," a new CBS version of the classic game show, and The Futon Critic has the details.
According to Hollywood Reporter, Fisher Stevens will join the cast of "Lost," putting a face to the voice of Minkowski, who spoke to Jack on the phone toward the end of the last season.
Variety has news that 300 director Zack Snyder will helm The Last Photograph, a drama about "a photograph that becomes the catalyst for a journey two men undertake through war-torn Afghanistan."
Billboard reports that Janet Jackson is having a busy fall, what with her new book, movie and album.
The Will Smith movie Hitch could become a TV series with Big Boi from Outkast in the lead, writes the Hollywood Reporter.
Fox has picked up a pilot for The Church of Reggie about a guy who inadvertently starts his own religion, cooked up by "Arrested Development"'s Ron Howard and Chuck Tatham, Variety reports.
The "American Idol" tour has been accused of breaking child labor laws, the New York Daily News reports.
Weird but true: The daughter of writer and scientist Isaac Asimov has raved about "The Big Bang Theory" to TV Guide.

Fat-Proof Your Life

Health — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:06:06 PST

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site.

By Maridel Reyes

It's true that there are certain times in your life when extra poundage seems to appear out of nowhere . . . and settle on you. In fact, experts have honed in on the exact moments when you're most vulnerable to weight gain.

"Life transitions, having a baby, and going through menopause cause many women to pile on pounds," says Susan Albers, PsyD, author of But I Deserve This Chocolate!: The 50 Most Common Diet-Derailing Excuses and How to Outwit Them. "But with planning and prep, you can stay thin."

We asked top experts for their strategies to help you ward off weight creep - and even shed pounds - at these tricky stages. Solutions ahead.

Getting married

Heavier ever after? It can be the flip side of wedded bliss: "Six out of 10 of my clients come back heavier after the honeymoon," says celebrity fitness and wellness guru David Kirsch.

Health.com: 25 Diet-Busting Foods You Should Never Eat

Young newlyweds pack on an extra six to nine pounds in the five years after getting hitched compared to singletons, according to research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. And most of that gain happens in the first year of marriage.

"Couples start to mirror each other's eating habits," explains Albers. "You might be matching him calorie for calorie without realizing it."

Learn how to keep the pounds down postmarriage and in the mommy years, after the break.

Woo Your Valentine With "Engagement Chicken"

Nancy Einhart — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:06:15 PST

Could a chicken take your relationship to the next level? This legendary recipe for "engagement chicken" has led to hundreds of marriage proposals. Even if you're not looking to get hitched, it makes a perfectly easy and comforting meal to serve on Valentine's Day. Watch our video to learn its storied history and how to make this simple yet seductive recipe.

What to TiVo: Sunday

BuzzSugar — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:59:00 PST

8:00 America's Funniest Home Videos (repeat)
9:00 The Middle (repeat)
10:00 Modern Family (repeat)
10:300 Modern Family (repeat)

8:00 60 Minutes (new)
9:00 CSI: Miami (repeat)
10:00 NCIS (repeat)

8:00 The Simpsons (repeat)
8:30 The Cleveland Show (repeat)
9:00 Family Guy (repeat)
9:30 American Dad! (repeat)

6:00 Super Bowl XLVI: Patriots vs. Giants (live)
10:00 The Voice (new, season premiere)

Ivy and Scott's DIY Carnival Wedding

CasaSugar — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:31:09 PST

Creating an imaginative DIY wedding came naturally for video editor Ivy Calhoun and graphic designer Scott Gardenhire. After bumping into each other at several magazine parties, the two eventually became a pair. Four years later, they decided to get hitched and settled on a Spring wedding in early May 2011.

After their initial venue choice fell through, they called on wedding planner Kendra Pfeiffer-Wershing for help finding a last-minute venue. Unsure about whether or not they could afford to hire a planner, Kendra assured them that she could save them money in the long run. After she suggested Stone Barn Ranch in Sheridan, CA, Ivy and Scott's interest piqued. The new venue not only surpassed their checklist of requirements, but was also more than 30 percent lower than the price of their original venue and even included some equipment rentals. After scheduling an appointment that day to pay the ranch a visit, they fell in love with it immediately and hired Kendra right away.

Inspired by the scenic country setting and their favorite junk food snacks, Ivy and Scott decided to put their artistic skills to work by creating a colorful, insanely fun, DIY carnival wedding. Take a look through their wedding gallery for tips on styling an eclectic wedding party, keeping guests entertained, crafting your own decor projects, and more!

Photos courtesy of Tom Tomkinson

What to TiVo: Sunday

BuzzSugar — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 23:59:00 PST

8:00 Once Upon a Time (new)
9:00 Desperate Housewives (new)
10:00 Pan Am (new)

8:00 60 Minutes (new)
9:00 The Good Wife (new)
10:00 CSI: Miami (new)

8:00 The Simpsons (new)
8:30 The Cleveland Show (new)
9:00 Family Guy (new)
9:30 American Dad! (new)

9:00 The Firm (new, series premiere)

Katie Lee Shares Her Secrets For Throwing a Simply Chic Holiday Cocktail Party

Lindsay Miller — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:00:34 PST

The holidays are always a little hectic, and there's definitely some added pressure for those of us who volunteer to play host for a Hanukkah celebration, Christmas dinner, or New Year's Eve party.

We caught up with entertaining expert Katie Lee as she toasted her role as Clos du Bois wine ambassador in LA, and couldn't resist asking for some advice on how to make throwing a successful seasonal soiree less stressful. Over a wine pairing lunch at the Sunset Tower Hotel, we snagged her tips on everything from whipping up the perfect deviled egg to her favorite unexpected spot for finding party decor - as well as her food trend predictions for 2012. Katie also dished on some of her favorite easy-to-make recipes for cocktails and appetizers and gave us ideas on how to simplify and save money when playing host for friends and family.

YumSugar: You've got so many great recipes for appetizers. What will you be serving at your house this season?
Katie Lee: On Christmas Eve, I’m cooking a really big dinner. I have 20 people coming, so for the appetizers I’m doing more assembly, because I’m focusing on the main course. So, I like to do multiple crostinis. I get a baguette, slice it up, toast it. One that is a big hit is gorgonzola cheese with a dollop of fig jam. It’s excellent. I also will do some fresh ricotta. I pick it up at an Italian specialty store, [and add] really good extra-virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt. And then, I’ll do just a store-bought olive tapenade on a crostini . . . The one hors d'oeuvre that I always, always make at every party are my deviled eggs. It’s not a party at my house without deviled eggs!

YS: Do you have any tricks to making the perfect deviled egg?
KL: The secret to a good deviled egg is to not do too much to it. I just put mayonnaise and a little bit of yellow mustard in mine. Not Dijon. Yellow mustard - the cheap kind - and then I dress it up with the garnishes. So that’s where I get more creative, and for Christmas Eve or for New Year's, I’ll do a luxury deviled egg. I get some caviar, and it’s a good way serve a bunch of ingredients and stretch it. One small container of caviar can go on 20 deviled eggs, and then you save money on caviar and [don't have to] spend hundreds and hundreds of dollars.

Keep reading to check out the rest of Katie Lee's holiday entertaining tips.

Reese and Chelsea Return to Work on War

Lindsay Miller — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:05:00 PST

Reese Witherspoon hitched a ride with her good friend Chelsea Handler today as the duo shot a scene for the action comedy This Means War in LA. Most of principal filming on War took place late last year in Vancouver, where Reese spent much of the Fall with her leading men, Tom Hardy and Chris Pine. Reese was back in costume once again today, though, to revisit her character, Lauren. Reese was sporting tousled hair and a cropped leather jacket on the set, but she was also still wearing the pinky-finger splint she debuted earlier this week during this afternoon's shoot. The actress hasn't commented on the apparent injury, but the minor setback didn't appear to slow her down during her day at work on the project, which is slated to hit theaters in mid-February.

Todd English's Tips For a Seamless Thanksgiving

Susannah Chen — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:19:17 PST

Today's the T-1 day mark for Thanksgiving, and if you're expecting a hoard of holiday feasters at your home tomorrow, you'll want everything to go smoothly. Between finagling oven and refrigerator space, prepping cocktails and appetizers, and ensuring there are enough place settings at the table, there's plenty to juggle, but it's very doable - if you keep a few things in mind! - we promise.

For a few extra pointers, we turned to Todd English, an expert who's not just got experience juggling all the elements in a Thanksgiving kitchen, but elements in many different Thanksgiving kitchens. The James Beard Award-winning chef toggles between 13 restaurants and a PBS show and authoring cookbooks (his latest, Cooking in Everyday English: The ABCs of Great Flavor at Home, was published last month). Keep reading to see Todd's advice for a seamless Thanksgiving.

Undying Love: Couple Moments From Twilight

Annie Scudder — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:05:37 PST

The days of Team Edward vs. Team Jacob are long behind us, as there's no denying that Edward and Bella are the first couple of the Twilight series. In Breaking Dawn Part 1, out today the teenager and her 100-something-year-old boyfriend make things official by getting hitched. But they aren't the only lovers in Forks. The Twilight series is filled with vampires, werewolves, and regular-old human couples. See how they've played out their relationships on the big screen now.