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Buzz News Roundup, 9/10

BuzzSugar — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:17:04 PDT

The fourth Indiana Jones movie has an official title: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. It was announced by an excited Shia LaBeouf at Sunday night's MTV Video Music Awards.
"Power of 10" is getting six more episodes for midseason, Zap2it reports.
ComingSoon reports that the "Big in reverse" movie 17, starring Zac Efron, has nabbed director Burr Steers (Igby Goes Down).
"My Boys" is getting a third season on TBS, Variety reports.
New Line Cinema has obtained the rights to remake Guillermo Del Toro's creepy ghost child thriller The Orphanage, says Hollywood Reporter.
Billboard has some details on Coldplay's newest album, which is due in 2008.
According to Variety, Karen Moncrieff's mystery-thriller The Dead Girl won the grand prize at the Deauville Festival of American Film on Sunday night.
ABC has bought an hour-long, high-stakes game show called "The Duel," in which competitors try to outwit each other in one-on-one trivia battles, says the Hollywood Reporter.

TV Tonight: "Power of 10"

BuzzSugar — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 08:00:00 PDT

If Drew Carey hadn't been tapped as the new host of "The Price is Right," his new game show, "Power of 10," might have been just another summer TV diversion. But now the show, which premieres tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern and Pacific, is more of a trial for how Carey will fare as a full-time game show host.

I keep thinking of "Power of 10" as "Family Feud" without the family. The show's producers polled thousands of Americans on questions from how much they've spent on jeans to whether they were virgins on their wedding day. Then, "Power of 10" contestants have to predict what percentage of Americans answered one way or another, with the contestant with the best handle on the mindset of the American public getting a chance to play for $10 million.

I'm pretty curious to check out this show; I love trying to guess how the average American thinks, and I want to see how Carey performs as host. I'm sure "Power of 10" will have all the annoying pacing of every primetime TV game show - "let's see if you have the right answer ... after this commercial break!" - but I'm still going to give it a shot. To watch a clip from the show,

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No, Reality TV Isn't Dead Yet

BuzzSugar — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:28:46 PDT

Wayne Brady has been tapped to host Fox's "Don't Forget the Lyrics!" The show will ask contestants to sing the missing lyrics to up to 10 songs for the chance to win $1 million. This sounds suspiciously like NBC's "The Singing Bee," and America certainly doesn't need two karaoke-themed game shows. For that matter, America doesn't need one karaoke-themed game show.
For the second week in a row, the bad reality roundup includes a Donald Trump project. This time, it's "Pageant Place," a show for MTV that will follow Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss Teen USA living in the same apartment during their reigns. Apparently, the three beauty queens always live together, so my biggest question is: How has this not been filmed before? (And, on a related note, how do those three egos fit in a New York-sized apartment?)
VH1 has a whopping five new reality shows in the pipeline. Worst among them: "Danny Bonaduce’s Child Star,” featuring the former Danny Partridge looking for the next great kid actor/stage parent combo, and "The Salt 'N' Pepa Show," following the trio's attempted reunion. (But I'm not going to lie: "America's Most Smartest Model," hosted by Ben Stein, is probably going to be awesome.)

Oh yes, there's more, so

Following the stunning success of "National Bingo Night" and "The Great American Dream Vote" (...kidding), ABC is trying yet another prime-time game show: "Set for Life," hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. Contestants will try to win some large amount of money paid as a monthly check for the rest of their lives, though I have no idea what they have to do to get it. According to ABC's press release, "This show does not require skill." Good to know.
Speaking of which, CBS has "Power of 10" lined up for an August debut. In this one, Drew Carey will guide contestants to answer questions posed to the American public; those who correctly predict how the majority of people respond can win up to $10 million. Basically, it's "Family Feud" without the family (or Richard Dawson).

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A Doctor Dishes: Which "Superfoods" Are Worth the Cost?

LearnVest — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:15:00 PST

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy!

Most people you speak to these days are trying to stretch every dollar as far as possible - even the ones they spend buying apples and oranges.

Food prices are expected to increase yet again this year, and food manufacturers are making portions smaller without reducing prices. Not surprisingly, a recent Rasmussen poll found that 93 percent of adults report paying more for groceries now than they did a year ago.

So how can we supercharge our grocery dollars and get them to do overtime for us?

Yes, some foods are obviously a better nutritional deal than others (think apples vs. potato chips), but there’s another class of foods that blows the rest of the field away in terms of nutrients and health-protecting qualities: superfoods.

Superfoods can help prevent diabetes and heart disease, repair damage to your body’s cells, and more. But before you go piling them into your cart, know that some superfoods are better nutritional bargains than others. As a doctor and a mom, I’ve sleuthed out which ones are worth the extra cost in terms of their long-term health benefits. Below is the scoop on which ones may help you age better, ward off cancer, and more.

What to Know Before Buying Superfoods

Before we dive into what to buy, there are a few important things to remember about consuming these foods:

Eating foods fresh and in their natural state, especially fruits and vegetables (rather than in pill or powder supplement form), usually allows us to absorb the greatest amount of their nutrients. The way a superfood is processed or cooked can significantly lower its antioxidant content.
If the superfood can’t be eaten fresh, look for easy and appetizing recipes containing it. No matter how “super” a superfood may be, if you don’t know how to cook it, you’ll probably let it go to waste.

Are Superfoods "Good Buys" If I’m Shopping on a Budget?

Read on to find out.

4 Moves to Say Goodbye to Saddlebags

Self — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:54:13 PST

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar!

If you're saddled with saddlebags, you probably think you got the short end of the family gene pool stick. But, lucky for you, those pesky fat deposits surrounding your hips, thighs, and butt are far easier to banish than, say, Great Aunt Hilda or your bossy big sister. "Saddlebags are largely determined by genetics, hormones, and age, but women can still affect the shape of their bodies through nutrition and exercise," says Rebekah Rotstein, a New York-based Pilates instructor who recently released the Pilates For Buff Bones DVD.

Not sure where to begin? Rotstein recommends utilizing large muscle groups rather than relying on spot training for fast results. "Pilates get results because it's a whole-body exercise program and works your muscles synergistically," she says. "Muscles aren't meant to function independently but as a team!"

Just remember to keep your expectations realistic. No workout in the world can turn you into Cameron Diaz overnight. "All women have padding at their hips, no matter how thin we are (even Diaz!)," says Rotstein. "It's what differentiates us from men and accentuates the curves you've got!"

To tone up those saddlebags fast, add these four moves to your regular workout routine. Check out the moves after the break.

The Best Wisdom From Best Actress Oscar Speeches

TresSugar — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:00:56 PST

The legacy of best actress Oscar winners is formed by an impressive, powerful group of women. And while their acceptance speeches have made us tear up, they've also imparted some valuable lessons. So we rounded up some of the best bits of wisdom they've shared on stage. Before the Oscars air later this month, take a look at 10 inspiring quotes from the lovely leading ladies, including Cher, Julia Roberts, and Kate Winslet.

Healthy Dose Link Time: Warming Vegan Stew Recipes

Susi May — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:58:59 PST

Warming vegan stews for your Meatless Monday - Blisstree
Weight loss waning? Then pump up your will power like this - Prevention
Injury-inducing yoga poses to skip and others to try - Yoga Journal
Celebs that dropped pounds and are now paying it forward - HuffPost Healthy Living
Jump-start your busy Monday with a 15-minute ab workout - Real Simple
20 tweaks to help speed and maintain your weight loss - Health
Losing 10 pounds in a week - is it safe? - Shape
These fit ladies of YouTube will whip you into shape - Fab Fit Fun
Skip the spuds! Make some colorful oven fries - Vegetarian Times

Gender Benders: Actors Who Have Cross-Dressed in Movies

Annie Scudder — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:03:00 PST

The 2012 Oscar nominations have been announced, and both Glenn Close and Janet McTeer of Albert Nobbs made the list for their performances as women who live as men. And whether it's a powerful dramatic performance or a lighthearted wig-and-makeup gag, cross-dressing has made for memorable movie experiences in the past. Who can forget Robin Williams's Scottish-sounding alter ego in Mrs. Doubtfire? And 1982's Tootsie, starring Dustin Hoffman, garnered 10 Academy Award nominations. Not to mention actresses like Gwyneth Paltrow, Hilary Swank, and Amanda Bynes who have dressed up as dudes for a role. See stars who have donned drag for film now.

Dr. Ornish on the Power of Love, Chocolate, and Snacking

Lauren Turner — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:59:25 PST

We had a chance to chat with Dr. Dean Ornish, founder and president of the Preventive Medicine Research Institute, over the weekend at the Sundance Film Festival. He's a featured health expert in the new documentary, Escape Fire: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare, which examines the current state of our health care system and provides hopeful solutions based on lifestyle and dietary changes. A big proponent of chronic disease prevention through healthy habits, Dr. Ornish offered up some sound advice and simple changes we can all make to improve our health - chocolate included!

FitSugar: What do you think is the most simple, overlooked thing people can do for their health?
Dr. Ornish: Love more. What you eat, how you respond to stress, how much you exercise, whether or not you smoke, how much love and support you have. But of all those, probably the love and support. Study after study has shown that people who are lonely and depressed are 10 times for likely to die or get sick. You're more likely to smoke and abuse yourself if you're lonely and depressed. It's not enough to just work at a behavioral level and give people information; you have to work at a deeper level.

FS: Everyone has days where they don't want to exercise, how do you motivate yourself on those days?
DO: If I really don't want to, I don't, and then I'll do more the next day. What matters is your overall way of eating and living. So if you don't do something one day, do a little more the next. If I don't have time to meditate for an hour, I'll do it for a minute. It's not all or nothing at any age, and it's really up to you.

FS: People like to stick with their daily habits; how do you get individuals to change their behavior towards healthier choices?
DO: It's about helping people connect the dots between what they do and how they feel, and giving them the tools. Fear is not a sustainable motivator. You can scare people into changing for a few weeks, but not for very long. When you make changes, most people find that they feel so much better so quickly, it reframes the reason for changing from fear of dying to joy of living, and that's what makes it sustainable. Also, to realize that it's not all or nothing. Instead of saying this is good food and this is bad food, and don't ever eat meat, be a vegetarian - I never tell people that. I used to a long time ago and then I realized I was actually not only not helping people, but making it worse. It turns people off because even more than being healthy, people want to be free, so when you tell people what to do they stop listening. If you eat meat five times a day, eat it three times a day or have a meatless Monday and see how you feel. If you don't exercise one day, do a little more the next. Then you start to feel better and then it comes out of your own experience, not because some doctor or some book told you.

To find out Dr. Ornish's surprising favorite indulgence and his take on snacking just read more.

How to Get Rihanna's Rock-Hard Abs

Shape — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:32:58 PST

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar.

Rihanna is one hot singing sensation. Having recently been named the best-selling digital artist of all time - thanks to a whopping 47.5 million downloads of her hits - the sexy songstress is also a top contender for album of the year at this year’s Grammy Awards.

But not only does the Barbadian beauty know how to rock a stage, she also rocks a bikini, too! No stranger to showin’ off some skin, getting that taut and tight tummy definitely takes work.

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That’s where inspirational fitness expert extraordinaire Ary Nuñez comes in; she’s been training the artist hard for almost four years. “We focus on the core muscles and we do a ton of repetitions,” Nuñez says.

See Rihanna's ab workout after the break.