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Summer Reading List: 15 Books to Read Before They Come to the Movies

BuzzSugar — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 23:25:08 PDT

Today is the first day of Summer! That means it's time to kick back and relax, but just because school's out doesn't mean you can't still curl up with a good book. Whether you're hitting the beach or just looking for some new reading material, we've got you covered with a brand new list of books that are already being adapted for the big screen. Check 'em out and get primed for the blockbusters of tomorrow.

Casting Call: How to Be Single

BuzzSugar — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:11:39 PDT

News that Drew Barrymore has signed on to direct the movie adaptation of How to Be Single didn't just excite me because it sounds like it could be a cute romantic comedy; I'm more invested because I'm currently reading the book by Liz Tuccillo. The story is about five single friends in their late 30s living in New York City and each dealing with the challenges of her own love life. Though casting hasn't begun, I have some actors in mind to play the female five-some and their love interests, assuming that Barrymore will pluck her cast from her personal group of friends and costars.

Drew Barrymore Will Tell You How to Be Single

Becky Kirsch — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:46:41 PDT

Drew Barrymore made her directorial debut with Whip It, and after taking a few years off, she's ready to get back behind the camera. For her next project, Barrymore has chosen a romantic comedy called How to Be Single. If you're already thinking about He's Just Not That Into You, then you're on the right track. The film will follow a similar formula, showcasing an ensemble cast as they go through love and heartbreak over 10 years in New York City. To take the comparisons one step further, Barrymore's new film reunites HJNTIY scribes Marc Silverstein and Abby Kohn with Barrymore and her producing partner Nancy Juvonen.

Both films are also based on books, though Liz Tuccillo's How to Be Single is a novel, not a self-help book. I thought Whip It was a solid freshman effort from Barrymore, and I don't doubt that she'll have any problem getting comfortable directing a romantic comedy, a genre that she has plenty of experience in. Holllywood has been struggling with the star-studded romantic comedy theme these days (cough, cough, Valentine's Day), but at least we know Barrymore will have the pick of the litter when lining up famous friends for her newest project.

Buzz News Roundup, 9/12

BuzzSugar — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:30:45 PDT

Two more chick lit tomes will be getting the big screen treatment: How to Be Single by Liz Tuccillo (He's Just Not That Into You) will be produced by Drew Barrymore's production company, while Devil Wears Prada author Lauren Weisberger's book Chasing Harry Winston has also been bought up. - The Hollywood Reporter, Variety
Tina Fey or Casey Wilson might play Sarah Palin on SNL this weekend. - Newsday
Two new doctors are coming to Grey's Anatomy. - Entertainment Weekly
Ray Winstone will replace Robert De Niro in the drama Edge of Darkness, starring alongside Mel Gibson. - ComingSoon
The screenwriter of The Usual Suspects is developing a TV show for both Mexican and US TV. - TV Guide
Christina Ricci and Cedric the Entertainer are joining the romantic comedy All's Faire in Love, which centers on a Renaissance Faire theater troupe. - The Hollywood Reporter
Katee Sackhoff will play a LAPD detective in an NBC pilot. - Zap2it
Fox will be getting a third TV series from chef Gordon Ramsay. - Variety

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Savvy Links: 10 Guilt-Free Strategies For Saying No

Emily Co — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:42:08 PDT

10 guilt-free strategies for saying no - Real Simple
Celine Dion sells her $29 million private island - Tecca
My nonprofit career means I can barely afford groceries - LearnVest
Lessons new grads will learn - The Billfold
The real reason single women may be working less - HuffPost Women
How to do black-tie on the cheap - Corporette
6 tips to rocking yard sales this weekend - Budgets Are Sexy
Make your dream career a reality for less than $100 - Wise Bread
5 reasons not to check your email over the holiday weekend - The Grindstone

Nighttime Fasting: A New Way to Lose Weight?

Shape — Thu, 24 May 2012 04:09:52 PDT

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to Cynthia Sass, a registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health.

If you couldn’t let anything cross your lips from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m., but you were allowed to eat anything you wanted for eight hours a day and still lose weight, would you try it? That’s the apparent bottom line of a rat study published in the journal Cell Metabolism, which recently stirred up the weight loss pot.

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Scientists put groups of mice on different diet regimens for 100 days. One group of rodents ate healthy food while animals in two of the groups chowed down on high-fat, high-calorie feed. Half of the junk food eaters were allowed to munch whenever they wanted to while the others only had access to feed for the eight hours they were most active. The conclusion: even though they ate a fatty diet, the mice who were forced to fast for 16 hours were almost as lean as those who ate the healthy fare. Interestingly, the round the clock junk food eaters became obese and developed health problems, even though they consumed about the same amount of fat and calories as the time-restricted junk food fed mice.

See if a nutritionist thinks nighttime fasting works after the break!

Phillip Phillips Is America's New Idol

Katie Henry — Wed, 23 May 2012 22:30:22 PDT

American Idol closed out its 11th season in LA tonight and crowned Phillip Phillips the winner! The two-hour season finale brought out some of music's biggest stars like Rihanna, Chaka Khan, John Fogerty, and Dream Girls legend Jennifer Holliday, who joined finalist Jessica Sanchez on stage for an unforgettable duet of "And I'm Telling You." The judges also got in on the action. Steven Tyler and Aerosmith performed a medley of songs while Jennifer Lopez flashed her abs in a studded bra and got the crowd on their feet with her latest dance track, "Follow the Leader." The evening was packed with exciting moments, including a marriage proposal. Former contestant Ace Young got down on one knee and popped the question to girlfriend, and Idol's season three runner-up, Diana DeGarmo.

Following the results and Phillips's emotional performance of his first single, "Home," he headed backstage to chat with press about his long road to tonight's finale, and how he's processing the win. Phillip said of his big win, "It's so unreal . . . it hasn't sunk in yet, it's just such a blessing to have." Phillip was humble talking about his own success, but Jessica was quick to compliment her competitor, saying, "When they announced it was Phillip I was so happy. I love him so much; he deserved it. He's been having to keep up with his health issues; he's been through a lot more than us, both mentally and physically." Season 11 was full of excitement for the contestants and the judges. However, we'll have to wait and see if J Lo returns for season 12.

Glee-ful Highlights From Season Finale "Goodbye"

Shannon Vestal — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:00:40 PDT

We say goodbye to McKinley High's graduating class of 2012 on this week's season finale of Glee, and while we'll be seeing a lot of these characters next year, for some, it was their swan song (pardon the pun). Everyone is feeling nostalgic, not the least of whom is Mr. Schue, who gives the kids an assignment of picking a goodbye song. The episode is mostly devoted to the characters giving each other touching send-offs, which made me feel sentimental too.

There's a pretty big development at the end of the episode that I was expecting, but it surprised me by how bittersweet it actually is. Ready to break down the highlights of the Glee season finale? Just keep reading.

4 Reasons to Add an Exercise Ball to Your Home Gym

Leta Shy — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:58:44 PDT

The exercise ball may occupy a lot of room in your home gym, but it's one versatile piece of equipment. Find out how to get the most out of your exercise ball below.

A healthier seat: Ditch your normal seat on the couch and sit on an exercise ball instead. Using a ball to sit helps correct your posture, tones your abs, and encourages you to stretch, all of which sounds a lot better than the lower back pain that too much sitting on the couch can cause.

Routine shakeup: Adding an exercise ball to your normal mat routines can shake things up and challenge you. For example, you can plank using an exercise ball at your feet to make holding your pose that much harder, or sit or lay on your exercise ball while you execute arm exercises. Even just practicing your balance by kneeling on the exercise ball can help you tone and whittle. Need some ideas? Try these amazingly effective ab and butt workouts using the exercise ball:

Find out how to do the plank pike and the hamstring curl using an exercise ball with this advanced exercise ball workout video.
Skip boring crunches and do this ball pass ab exercise instead.
Challenge your core and balance with this single-leg squat, done against a wall using an exercise ball.
Lie on the ball and work your arms with this chest press move.

Read on for more reasons to use an exercise ball.

Todd Oldham Walks Us Through His Favorite Pieces in the Kid Made Modern Collection

Rebecca M Gruber — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:53:21 PDT

Run, don't walk to your nearest Target to pick up Todd Oldham's just-released line of Kid Made Modern DIY art supplies. The collection - which we first told you about back in January - includes 48 affordable kits and pieces (all priced under $20) based on his book of the same name. The multifaceted crayons (one has 64 colors in a single crayon), board book-making kits, and beautiful learn-to-sew kits with Charley Harper images are all designed to bring tots to the table and inspire a love of various forms of arts and crafts. I had the honor of walking through the collection with Oldham himself which was nothing short of impressive. Take a look at some of his favorite products in the line, and hear how the designer believes we can cultivate creativity in our children!