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Emmy Breakdown: Supporting Actor in a Drama

BuzzSugar — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:30:24 PDT

As soon as the Emmy nominations were announced, I started thinking up my own list of top contenders - but you were very vocal about your favorites, too! So, I asked for your expertise in the category of Best Supporting Actor, Drama. Taking your opinions into consideration, here's the full breakdown of likely winners.

Are You Interested in Seeing Ray Romano on TV Again?

BuzzSugar — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:30:04 PDT

We were just talking about Seinfeld's upcoming reappearances on TV, and while most of you are looking forward to seeing Seinfeld again, some of you are over it. I was recently reading this piece about Penelope Ann Miller joining Ray Romano's new series, Men of a Certain Age on TNT, and it struck me that here we have another former comedian-turned-sitcom-star returning to the airwaves.

I wasn't as big a fan of Everybody Loves Raymond as I was of Seinfeld, so I'm personally feeling pretty neutral about seeing Romano on TV again, but I know he has plenty of fans out there who will be excited for his return.

What do you think? Are you looking forward to seeing Romano on the small screen once more?

Buzz News Roundup, 1/14

BuzzSugar — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:34:20 PST

The Times Square Virgin Megastore, which is the highest volume music store in the U.S., will shut down come April. - Billboard
A Steve McQueen biopic is in the works and will be based on Marshall Terrill's biography Steve McQueen: Portrait of an American Rebel. - Variety
Jennifer Hudson will sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl. - AP
Fringe and True Blood are the first two shows to be honored with spots at this year's Paley Television Festival. - TV Week
The first performers for the Grammys have been announced, including Lil Wayne, the Jonas Brothers, Coldplay, Kenny Chesney and Katy Perry. - Billboard
TNT has officially ordered Ray Romano's new series, Men of a Certain Age. - The Hollywood Reporter
The young adult novel Spanking Shakespeare will be adapted for the big screen. - ComingSoon
Legendary British TV star Patrick McGoohan has died at age 80. - LA Times

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Ray Romano: Self-Appointed Fat, Neurotic Loser in TNT Drama

BuzzSugar — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:32:57 PDT

In case you've always wanted to see Ray Romano's more serious side, you're in luck: The formerly loved-by-everybody actor is trying his hand at drama for TNT.

The network has ordered a pilot for Men of a Certain Age, about three male friends approaching middle age together. Romano and Raymond producer Mike Royce wrote the pilot episode, and, as a surprisingly self-aware Romano said in a TNT statement:

"Mike and I have always had success writing what we know. What we know now is that we’re middle aged, neurotic and fat."

Romano's character, Joe, is a divorced father of two who wanted to be a professional golfer but runs a party supply store instead. One of his best friends, Owen, is a stressed-out dad who sells cars at a dealership owned by his own father; his other BFF, Terry, is offbeat, handsome, smart, and still incapable of making it as an actor. TNT is describing the show as a wry, character-based drama, and though it's just at the pilot stage, the gushing comments from network bosses ("Men of a Certain Age is a very special project for TNT," etc) make me think this is going to end up on our TVs before long.

Are you excited to see Romano in a dramatic role? After so many years of Raymond, are you interested in seeing Romano again, anywhere, ever?

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George Clooney Jokes About Gosling's Globes No Show: "You Know What You Do in Thailand."

Molly Goodson — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:43:39 PST

George Clooney brought his charming smile, sense of humor, and girlfriend Stacy Keibler backstage to the press room after winning best actor in a drama at the Golden Globes in LA this evening. His The Descendants also took home best dramatic picture, so it was a triumphant night for George. In between his typical funny quips and jokes, George chatted about going up against his friend Brad Pitt this award season and what he thinks fellow nominee Ryan Gosling is getting up to in Thailand. Check it out:

On any award season rivalry or wagers with Brad: I’ll tell you quite honestly: the truth of the matter is, Brad is my friend. I've never felt competition with him. I've only felt a great deal of friendship and support from him and for him. We don’t wager. We don’t bet. We just look at each other and slap each other on the back and wish each other the best because he's a friend.

On why people connect to this film: Alexander Payne knows how to tell a story. It's a coming-of-age film for a 50-year-old. A lot of us have dealt with issues or people like that. I have people coming up to me all the time. I think it touches a lot of people like that.

On Ryan Gosling being a no-show: He's in Thailand or something, and you know what you do in Thailand. He wrote me a nice email this morning and I found out that he wasn’t able to be here. It happens, you gotta work. He's gotta make a living, he's a struggling actor.

On adopting dogs: I've always had dogs. I've almost always had them out of the pound. Seems like a good place. They have a lot of them. It brings me a lot of joy to do it and they seem like the happiest dogs in the game. I only have one, but he eats for, like, four.

On the honor of being nominated: Both of these films [The Ides of March and The Descendants] being nominated, was three years of work and three years of things that mattered to me. What I really remember and what I do this for is filmmaking. I love being a part of film. I know film history. In 1976 there was All the President's Men, Bound for Glory, Network, Taxi Driver and there was Rocky, which won. But I remember all five of those films. The acknowledgement is unbelievably nice and complimentary, but that’s not why I do it.

Memorable moments from tonight's Globes: Here’s two moments that really struck me: I am in awe of Sidney Poitier. When he walks out on stage and he’s there to present, and he gets the longest standing ovation, earned, I found that to be very emotional to everyone in the audience. And the other is Jane Fonda in that dress. My god. She looked great, didn’t she?

On Ricky's hosting: I thought he did a great job. I think tonight was a much tougher gig because there's so much build-up to it. It's almost like how rough can you go at that point. I thought he handled tonight like a proper good host, again. It was fun. People were expecting a lot of trash talk. He did what he does, and he does it well. He makes me laugh.

On Mitt Romney's anti-gay stance: Well I’m not much concerned until there is an actual nominee, but I think it’s the wrong side of history. I think everyone understand it's the last leg of the civil rights issue. It's certainly not the wedge issue it was in 2004.

Get Heart Healthy With Just 30 Minutes of Exercise a Week

Heather Dale — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:37:26 PST

Don't just sit there! A little exercise goes a long way. A recent study led by the Population Health Research Institute at McMaster University in Canada found that just 30 minutes of exercise a week can lower the risk of a heart attack by about 30 percent. Fighting heart disease might not be your biggest concern, but the power of even a bit of physical activity is certainly motivating.

The study followed over 24,000 men and women of all ages, from 52 countries, and compared the work and exercise habits of the participants, 10,043 of which had already experienced a heart attack and the other 14,217 had no history of cardiovascular disease. The research found that any level of physical activity can lower the risk. The data, which made its way into the European Heart Journal this week, notes how the risk drops 13 percent for mild activity like yoga or slow walking, 24 percent for moderate activity like biking, and 30 percent for more strenuous physical activity like running. Surprisingly, the percentage didn't increase if the duration of physical activity went up - although 30 to 60 minutes of exercise a week was the sweet spot - which can be spread out over each day.

Now we all know how good exercise is for our overall health, which is why it's important to make sure you are exercising at least 60 minutes each week. And if you are looking to lose and maintain a certain weight, you'll want to engage in moderate exercise for five days a week. And by moderate, I mean "slightly breathless," making sure you get your heart rate up.

How to Get Your Metabolism Moving

Health — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:03:06 PST

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

Does your metabolism grind to a halt after 35? Can certain foods rev it up? Answers ahead — and they're good.
By Paige Greenfield

Here's something to feel good about: your body is a calorie-burning machine. You'll even torch a few while reading this article. The point is, every single thing you do — from breathing to eating to sleeping — uses energy. The number of calories it would take just to lie in bed all day is called your resting metabolic rate. And just like your curly hair or warm personality, yours is unique.

"There are so many factors that determine your metabolic rate," says Janet Rankin, PhD, professor of human nutrition, foods, and exercise at Virginia Tech. Among them: your height and weight (bigger people burn more calories), your gender (women have slower metabolisms than men), your age (your metabolic rate declines as you get older), how much muscle or fat you have (muscle burns more calories than fat does), and your DNA.

Health.com: Little Ways to Lose Big Pounds

Although you can't rewire your double helix or switch back the clock, there's still plenty you can do to be a fast burner, Rankin says. All you need to do is remember these four research-backed truths.

Cardio Revs Your Metabolism For Hours Afterward
Resistance training often hogs the metab-boosting spotlight. It's no wonder, since a pound of muscle at rest fries three times as many calories as a pound of fat. However, cardio is every bit as crucial for keeping your metabolism humming.

New research explains why: In a study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, people pedaled a stationary bike as hard as they could for 47 minutes.
The finding: They slashed 190 calories above their resting metabolic rate for 14 hours after their workout. Add that to the 519 calories, on average, the cyclists scorched from the workout itself, and that's one heck of a sweat session.

"If you do just two to three vigorous bouts of exercise per week for 45 minutes, you could lose a pound of fat every two weeks from the combination of calories expended during exercise plus what you burn afterward," says study author David Nieman, PhD, a professor of exercise science at Appalachian State University.

So how can you tell if you're pushing hard enough? Any sweat-inducing activity you can sustain for 45 minutes will do the trick.

More useful tips after the break.

Peter Dinklage Wins the Emmy For Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

BuzzSugar — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:55:23 PDT

Peter Dinklage is this year's Emmy winner for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series for his work on Game of Thrones. He beat Mad Men's John Slattery, Walton Goggins of Justified, Andre Braugher for Men of a Certain Age, and Josh Charles and Alan Cumming for The Good Wife. We're huge Game of Thrones fans around here, so we're pumped about this win. Are you?

Link Time: Designer Vaginas More Popular Than Ever

TresSugar — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:55:45 PDT

Designer vaginas: the new plastic surgery trend - Yahoo!Shine
10 best colleges for finding your future husband - YourTango
Starlets who've cross-dressed as men - The Daily Beast
Over-the-top erotic tweets by teen bride Courtney Stodden - The Frisky
Do you want to be a mother by a certain age? - Glamour
"Don't ever have sex" and other horrible things moms have said - The Hairpin
Craziest wedding themes - College Candy
You should date a man who's nice to his mother; it's science - Nerve
Four ways job hunting is like dating - SavvySugar

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What to TiVo: Wednesday

BuzzSugar — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 23:59:00 PDT

8:00 The Middle (repeat)
8:30 The Middle (repeat)
9:00 Modern Family (repeat)
9:30 Happy Endings (repeat)
10:00 Primetime Nightline: Beyond Belief (new)
12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (new, with guests Larry David, Molly Shannon, and Matt Nathanson)

8:00 Undercover Boss (repeat)
9:00 Criminal Minds (repeat)
10:00 Blue Bloods (repeat)
11:30 Late Show With David Letterman (new, with guest Kevin James)
12:37 Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (repeat, with guests Paul Reiser and Melissa McCarthy)

8:00 So You Think You Can Dance (new)

8:00 The Voice (new)
9:00 America's Got Talent (new)
11:35 Tonight Show With Jay Leno (new, with guests Louis C.K., Richard Engel, and Raphael Saadiq)
12:35 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (new, with guests Elijah Wood and Michael Rapaport)

8:00 America's Next Top Model (repeat)
9:00 America's Next Top Model (repeat)

More shows to watch when you