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Rewind: This Week's Buzz

BuzzSugar — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 08:00:00 PDT

Meet Lee Pace! You may now know him from such things as the preciously delicious show "Pushing Daisies." Did you watch the "Pie-lette" episode this week?
The brand-new trailer for the Johnny Depp-Tim Burton-Helena Bonham Carter movie Sweeney Todd is fantastic. The trailer for 27 Dresses starring Katherine Heigl is... less so.
Now that it's October, I have a whole new list of must-have things, including the new box set series DVDs of "My So-Called Life."
October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so check out my spotlight post featuring Kylie Minogue and her white-hot vampy photo.
The newest Radiohead album comes out October 10 and costs... whatever you want it to cost!
If you could recast the Winslow Family - and Steve Urkel, of course - who would you cast in "Family Matters"?
Aside from Britney Spears' new video for "Gimme More," this week I had to check out Alicia Keys' video for "No One" as well as a cute new video for Regina Spektor's "Better."
Time to weigh in: Do you still care about "Queer Eye" as it begins its fifth and final season on TV? Also, what's your favorite incarnation of "Law and Order"?

Music Video: Alicia Keys, "No One"

BuzzSugar — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:41:40 PDT

While Alicia Keys' music can sometimes be hit-or-miss with me, I think this song "No One" is fantastic. Her voice is big and powerful, passionate and strong. The video? Not so sure about it. She looks beautiful - I especially love her hair all big and full, like it was at the VMAs - and she certainly rocks that gold dress. But it seems like her top priority is gyrating and making passionate faces at the camera, with the piano-playing coming in as an afterthought. Frankly, I think it's kind of weird.

You can check out the video and tell me what you think if you

Naomi Watts and Robin Wright Show Off Their Beach Bodies For the Cameras

Lauren Turner — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:57:24 PST

Naomi Watts and Robin Wright lounged atop the sand on the set of The Grandmothers in Sydney yesterday. Robin wore a bikini for the scene while Naomi covered up in a one-piece swimsuit. Naomi traveled to her native Australia with her family last month. She went to Bronte Beach with partner Liev Schreiber and sons Sasha and Samuel, made an appearance at Centennial Park, and was spotted jogging with Liev earlier this week. Naomi's since switched gears to work and has spent the last few days filming with Robin. The Grandmothers is one of Naomi's many projects, since she also recently signed on to portray Princess Diana, saying, "It is such an honor to be able to play this iconic role."

The Vampire Diaries "Dangerous Liaisons": The Good, The Bad, and The Bloody

Shannon Vestal — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:52:08 PST

The original vampire family hosts a ball on this week's episode of The Vampire Diaries, and the whole town puts on their finest formal wear for the event of the supernatural season. Elena has two dates to the event, but it's her date to meet the original witch that gives us insight into what's in store for Klaus and his siblings.

Speaking of Klaus, we get some developments between him and Caroline that are sweet and promising (even if she's a bit cautious to date him because of his cruelty in the past and general bloodlust). There's also a hot hookup that I didn't see coming, so there's lots to talk about this week. To get to the good, the bad, and the bloody, just keep reading.

11 DIY Valentine's Day Cards Perfect For the Classroom Party

Rebecca M Gruber — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:03:16 PST

Planning to do your lil one's Valentine's Day cards this weekend? Before heading to the store, consider simply firing up your printer! With a few clicks of the mouse and a little crafting glue, you and your tot can create beautifully handmade cards that will stand out from the crowd come Tuesday. Best of all, most of our fabulous finds don't require candy additions - moving mom and tot straight to the head of the class for following the teachers' directions.

Happy Birthday, Jennifer Aniston! See 43 of Her Happiest Moments

Brittney Stephens — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:14:07 PST

Jennifer Aniston turns 43 tomorrow! She found fame back in the '90s on Friends, but since her days of playing Rachel Green, she has become one of the biggest actresses in the world. Jen has a lot to smile about between her sexy big screen costars, famous friends, and red-hot romance with Justin Theroux. In honor of her birthday, we've rounded up some of her happiest moments over the years. Click through to see them, and happy birthday to Jen!

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Prince Harry Visits With Vets and Preps For a Return to Afghanistan

Allie Merriam — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:41:25 PST

Prince Harry visited with fellow servicemen and women this morning while at the Royal Air Force's Honington base. Dressed in fatigues, Harry checked out equipment, like rifles and night vision systems, and said hello to veterans. The Prince has seen combat action himself, and is poised for a second tour of duty. Prince Harry will return to the front line in Afghanistan later this year with the Army Air Corps. He'll serve as an Apache helicopter pilot, having been trained to fly the choppers during a program in the United States last year. He must first, though, complete a predeployment training course. Harry has received high marks in his work so far, earning the distinction of "best copilot gunner" in his class. Harry's brother, Prince William, is now also serving his country. He's one week into a month-and-a-half-long stay in the Falkland Islands, where he's manning search and rescue helicopters.

The Vow: Channing Tatum Is More Memorable Than the Romance

Becky Kirsch — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:30:00 PST

It's no accident that The Vow's release date coincides almost perfectly with Valentine's Day. The film promises the kind of epic love story that many of us, like it or not, are more amenable to getting swept up in at this time of year: a man tries to make his wife fall in love with him again after a horrific accident leaves her with no memory of the last four years, or of him. Channing Tatum is endearing as Leo and though he has chemistry with Rachel McAdams's Paige, it almost goes to waste due to the film's lack of focus and uneven plot.

For starters, having a stranger for a husband is just the beginning of Paige's problems. Sometime in the four years she's lost, she went from being a preppy law student to a free-spirited artist. Naturally, when she wakes up, she wants an explanation for why she doesn't talk to her family anymore, what happened to her pretty boy fiancé (Scott Speedman), and why her hair is so "weird." It's understandable that she's a little different from who she used to be, but a complete life transformation is a bit hard to swallow - both for Paige, and for the audience.

To see why The Vow may not be the love story you're expecting, just

read more. Watching Tatum and McAdams play off each other is what keeps the movie engaging, and Tatum is particularly sympathetic. Though Paige is the one who has suffered the trauma, it's even more difficult to watch Leo quietly suffer as the love of his life continues to slip away in favor of the life she actually remembers. Leo represents a life that the new Paige is enticed by but can't imagine: he's goofy, laid-back, and immensely committed to her. But Paige can't come to terms with a life she doesn't feel part of, and instead reverts back to her former self. The sincerity and sweetness that Tatum brings to Leo are reflected in flashbacks of his life with Paige and in his current attempts to win her back, but the film isn't the epic romance that it's packaged to be. In fact, it's more depressing than it is joyful; not only are most of the characters in pain throughout the film, but with the exception of Leo, most of them are downright irritating. Paige's family and friends couldn't be more stereotypically conservative, which only makes Paige's decision to stay with them all the more frustrating to watch. As the film goes on, the love story starts to take the backseat to her family issues, and the crux of the film rests on a subplot that's both lame and contrived. The Vow is certainly watchable, thanks to the intrigue of the premise, and the mystery of how Leo and Paige will (inevitably, of course) find their way back to each other. But the film tries too hard to manufacture extra drama out of Paige's memory loss, when all the audience really wants to see is a love story to get swept up in.

Photos courtesy of Sony Pictures

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.

Get Romantic With Books About Legendary Love Stories

Tara Sharp — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:00:00 PST

Not in the mood for Valentine's Day? Well, get romantically inspired this February with some of the most famous love stories in history. It doesn't matter if you're single or coupled up, no one can resist a juicy story of passion, glamour, and tragedy - especially if it's true! So here are some of the books we recommend you dive into to learn more about history's most fascinating love stories.