Flashback: 1947 Guide to Popularity


Updated 03/23/08 12:12 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Are You Popular? 1947 Guide to Popularity

In 1947, achieving social acceptance was top priority. But if popularity involved stepping into Pleasantville and conforming to the robotic freakshow below, then I'd rather hang out with that "weirdo" who spends her time in parked cars with boys night after night. At least that girl gets to have her fun and keep Mom's brownies to herself too. On the flip side, Little Miss Popularity has to bring Read more

What's Buzzworthy: Your Favorite Teen-Centric TV


Updated 03/08/07 5:42 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 19 comments

What's Buzzworthy: Your Favorite Teen-Centric TV

In honor of our first week without "The OC," I devoted the latest Buzzworthy challenge to teen-centric TV shows. After all, "The OC" is just the latest in a long line of addictive teen dramas, which — by their very nature — can't last forever. So instead, I asked you guys to remember some of your favorite teen TV series — be they comedies or dramas — throughout time. If Buzzworthy Read more

Rewind: Who Will Play Christian Grey?


Updated 05/26/12 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Popular Movie and TV Stories From the Week of May 20, 2012

Amid all the speculation about Fifty Shades of Grey casting, we offered some humble suggestions for the role of Christian. We're also wondering who should play Anastasia. Meanwhile, Selena Gomez made a hilarious Fifty Shades parody for Funny or Die. Everyone is abuzz about Leonardo DiCaprio's '20s role after seeing the trailer for The Great Gatsby and the intriguing pictures. James Bond came Read more

10 Tips to Save on Memorial Day Grocery Shopping


Updated 05/26/12 12:38 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Save on a Memorial Day Meal

It's fun to host people for a barbecue, but it can also get quite pricey when everyone isn't chipping in. Consumer expert Andrea Woroch provides suggestions to cut your grocery bill when shopping for your Memorial Day meal: Prepare most of your meal. Woroch says, "The general rule for prepared foods is that they are more expensive, and it's cheaper to buy the ingredients to prepare yourself." Read more

Meet the Euro Pop Princesses of the '60s: Yé-Yé Girls


Updated 05/25/12 2:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ye-Ye Girls

Are the yé-yé girls having resurgence? First there was Megan's infamous Mad Men song and dance number, and now they've come up again in Wes Anderson's latest film Moonrise Kingdom. In the film — set in 1965, a year before this season of Mad Men — Suzy Bishop is one half of the lovesick preteen couple at the center of the movie. While her style is clearly fashioned after the yé-yé girls, Read more

18 Tot-Friendly Burgers to Kick Off Grilling Season


Updated 05/25/12 10:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kid-Friendly Burger Recipes

Patty-cake, patty-cake! We're not talking about sweet cakes here, but the juicy patties that come fresh off the grill onto a waiting bun. With this being National Burger Month, and the unofficial start of grilling season kicking off this weekend, we turned to some of our favorite kiddie chefs for their takes on the ever-popular burger. With input from Weelicious, Jessica Seinfeld, Annabel Karmel, Read more

A Trip to Marrakesh: Design Tips, Stories, and Inspiration From Maryam Montague and Her Phenomenal New Book


Updated 05/25/12 9:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Marrakesh by Design Interview and Pictures

Moroccan design and decor may be a popular decorating trend, but for Maryam Montague, the woman behind the beautiful and popular blog My Marrakesh and the new book Marrakesh by Design, it's much more than that: it's a way of life. When Maryam isn't working at her main occupation as a human rights and democracy specialist, she's writing and photographing for her blog; managing her shop, Red Thread Read more

Hysteria Director Tanya Wexler Talks Vibrators, Faking It, and Duck Sex


Updated 05/25/12 1:54 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Hysteria Director Interview

Don't be shy . . . It's time to talk sex toys! And Hysteria director Tanya Wexler is writing us a prescription for pleasure. Tanya's film — what she calls "the vibrator movie you can bring your mom to" — is in limited release and stars Hugh Dancy, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Rupert Everett. When working on a romantic comedy that centers around the invention of the vibrator, you end up with some Read more

Sugar Shout Out: Bring a Tasty Dip to Your Next BBQ!


Updated 05/25/12 12:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sugar Shout Out For May 24 2012

Yummy dips to spice up your Memorial Day feast! The hairstyle you'll want to wear every day this Summer Weigh in on weird wedding products Creative thank-you gifts for teachers 15 pieces that are perfect for Memorial Day — and the rest of Summer, too Perfect outdoor dining finds for an unforgettable Memorial Day gathering See Edward, Bella, and Jacob in Breaking Dawn Part 2 posters Earn extra Read more

Dare to Detox? Sugar Editors Try 3 Popular Juice Cleanses


Updated 05/24/12 12:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Reviews of Juice Cleanses

Ever wanted to try a juice cleanse? The benefits of going on an all-juice cleanse may be debatable, but that doesn't stop many from trying it out. Take our own Sugar editors; whether it's to detox after an indulgent vacation or just to jump-start a healthier lifestyle, some around here have tried and tested the all-juice diet. Read on to find out more about the pros and cons of three popular Read more