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Link Time - Another Reason to Love Lone Star

BuzzSugar — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:30:29 PDT

James Wolk works it in this sexy new Lone Star promo - Zap2it
Why the Lost epilogue doesn't ruin the show - Movieline
A reality show based on The Hurt Locker is in the works - PopWatch
Ben Stiller and Brett Ratner are teaming up for Tower Heist - Moviefone
Doug Liman will direct All You Need Is Kill - Cinematical
Watch MGMT's video for "Congratulations" - Vulture
Director Joe Dante's five favorite films - Rotten Tomatoes
Makeover predictions for the new contestants of America's Next Top Model - BellaSugar

Link Time - OK Go Releases Fun, Hypnotic "End Love"

BuzzSugar — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:30:46 PDT

OK Go plays around with stop motion in its latest music video (cute ending!) - Vulture

First photos of Hugh Jackman in Real Steel - MTV Movies Blog

The Situation raps, and it's spectacular - Best Week Ever

Kevin Spacey plays a dirty lobbyist in this trailer for Bagman - The Playlist

The next band for the Glee kids' repertoire is . . . Coldplay?! - TV Squad

It's official: Sam Raimi will direct Oz the Great and Powerful - Cinematical

Introducing The Real Housewives of D.C. (including that White House crasher) - People

Get psyched FNL fans: Taylor Kitsch and Adrianne Palicki are back - Ausiello Files

The MGMT boys make beautiful music in this video for "It's Working" - Pitchfork

Chef Cat Cora is getting a cooking show on Oprah's OWN - YumSugar

Your Coachella Shortlist: Saturday's Standout Shows

BuzzSugar — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 02:44:13 PDT

I don't know what it is, but Coachella's second day felt even more crowded and crazy than the first! Audiences kept the energy pumping into the wee hours, and yes, the glow sticks came out. I need a breather after all the excitement, but it's your turn for a taste of the mania. Here are the five big acts that had fans bouncing and clapping all day long (and don't forget to follow me on Twitter for festival updates and celeb sightings - yesterday I snapped photos with Rachel Bilson and Kellan Lutz who was hanging in the H&M tent!).

Coachella Begins Tomorrow! My 5 Must Sees of the Weekend

BuzzSugar — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 06:30:00 PDT

Later today, I'll be heading to Indio, CA along with Fab and the winners in our H&M contest to check out the awesome lineup of artists at this year's Coachella Music Festival. Friday alone has enough bands to make my head spin between She & Him, Vampire Weekend, and Jay-Z, so something tells me I'm going to be very, very tired when all of this is over.

Follow me on Twitter throughout the next few days - I'll be there through Monday! I'll send you guys any star sightings and band pics I get as I wait for each act to take the stage (and, of course, you can check back on Buzz for the highlights). To prep for the whirlwind weekend, I'm jotting down a few must sees to help me prioritize. Give the list a look when you

What to Download: New Music Today

BuzzSugar — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:45:00 PDT

There's not just new movies to rent today - Tuesdays mean there's also new music! And you better make some space on your MP3 player: there's a new MGMT album in town. I've given it and other sets of tracks a listen, and have my recs below.

I've been yammering about how I excited I've been for MGMT's second album, Congratulations, for months now. Since getting a listen of "Flash Delirium," it's been clear that their second effort would be less of a showcase of dance-y singles. Instead, the Brooklyn band is showing off their evolution with new sounds, which include the slowed-down and introspective (as in the title track). But the upbeat hooks remain, like on "Someone's Missing." If you're into the new vibe, check out "I Found a Whistle," one of my new faves.

From the American Idol factory comes seventh-season alum Jason Castro. His self-titled debut is full of the sweet, upbeat pop you'd expect after the dreadlocked singer-songwriter's stint on the reality show. Sometimes it's a little too sweet, like with "Let's Just Fall in Love Again." But the romantic feel is kind of irresistible - I could imagine being secretly addicted to love song "This Heart of Mine." And he certainly hasn't forgotten his roots: he included the pretty version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" that he once performed on Idol.

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read more. Coheed and Cambria are going to be at Coachella this weekend, and no doubt their fans will be jonesing for tracks from their latest, Year of the Black Rainbow. As usual, there are plenty of heavy head-bangers: "Here We Are Juggernaut" helps kick off the party, while "The Broken" has a chorus that's a bit more soulful (but still a thrasher). What's going to get the desert folks moving? "The Guns of Summer."

BuzzSugar's Must Haves For April

BuzzSugar — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:05:07 PDT

Can you believe it's April already?! Before you go putting on your Spring shorts to soak in that warmer weather, make sure you don't neglect your regular (indoor) activities. There are lots of entertainment must haves in the coming weeks, including some hyped-up movies and a few returning TV shows. You don't want to miss out, so see what's in store!

New Music: MGMT's "Flash Delirium"

BuzzSugar — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:30:27 PST

I've been looking forward to MGMT's next album, Congratulations, since I knew the band was working on a follow-up to Oracular Spectacular. If you have too, then it's a good news day: MGMT has released the first single, "Flash Delirium." It's a song the band has called a "taster" for the album - so I'm assuming, if you dig this track, you'll be into the whole of Congratulations (read more about it in my Spring music preview).

If "Flash Delirium" initially sounds too different from the dancey pop that dominated their debut, keep listening. Its spare vocal beginning doesn't last, and by the last third of the song, there are happy flutes and a chorus of energized voices chanting the catchy chorus. You will, too.

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Spring Music Preview: Buzz Picks

BuzzSugar — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:30:00 PST

It may not seem like it yet, but Spring is right around the corner, as are all the warmth and flowers that come with it. Even if your location is being stingy with the sunshine, you can get it another way: new music! The next few months hold a ton of fresh new albums, and I've gone through them and picked out the ones I'm most excited for - and hope you will be too.

Link Time! Bonnaroo Announces Its 2010 Lineup

BuzzSugar — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:00:34 PST

Jay-Z and Weezer are among the acts revealed for Bonnaroo 2010 - Music Mix
Is the Superman franchise getting a second life? - Cinematical
Mad Men-themed Valentines! - Vulture
Check out Lil Wayne's goodbye to fans before leaving for prison today - Rap-Up
Minka Kelly lands a comedy pilot for CBS - Ausiello Files
MGMT will release their sophomore album, Congratulations, on April 13 - Spin
Download the mix tape for HBO's How to Make It in America - On Smash
The White Stripes are peeved over the use of their music for an Air Force Super Bowl ad - Stereogum
Tim Robbins joins the cast of The Green Lantern - Moviefone
MTV drops "music television" from its logo - Flavorwire
Lots of photos from the LA premiere of Valentine's Day! - PopSugar

Link Time! 6/4

BuzzSugar — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:30:34 PDT

Conan O'Brien - live from Super Mario World? - Vulture
The Muppets in Reservoir Dogs? A-mazing. - Popwatch
I really should read I Love You, Beth Cooper before the movie opens; this previously unreleased art from a new edition of the book looks way better than the movie. - Cinematical
A tribute to David Carradine, who was found dead in Thailand. - Pop Candy
The video for MGMT's "Kids" disturbs me and makes me want to cry a little. - Stereogum
The new game Yoostar enables you to digitally embed your voice, picture, and action into your favorite TV and movie scenes. - geeksugar
Whoa, an interview with MC Hammer! - TV Squad
And another interview with Ed Helms. - HitFix