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Welcome back, Buzz Book Club readers! I think I've nearly brushed aside comparisons to the movie Slumdog Millionaire while reading this book because the two have less and less in common as I read on. I am still thoroughly engrossed in the book, though. How about you? Here's a recap of how the Book Club goes: Every week I'll suggest chapters to complete by the next post (which, in this case, will Read more
Welcome back, Buzz Book Club readers! I really enjoyed the movie Slumdog Millionaire, and thought I'd use this month's book club to explore the book on which it's based, originally titled Q&A. Already the two are pretty different, and we'll discuss how they match up so far after the jump. First, here's a recap of how the Book Club goes: Every week I'll suggest chapters to complete by the next Read more
Hi, Buzz Book Club readers! I loved the film Slumdog Millionaire, and over the past few months, it's been a delight to watch this Danny Boyle movie work its way into the hearts of many — including, of course, the Academy Awards voters, who named the film this year's Best Picture. The film also won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay, and in doing some research into the film, I learned that Read more
Isla Fisher took her daughters to the beach in Cap d'Antibes yesterday. Isla played in the sand with Olive and Elula before heading to a merry-go-round, where she snapped pictures of her girls on the ride. The trio kicked off their South of France activities on Wednesday, when they checked out a local park. It hasn't been all family fun for Isla though, since she's in town to promote Rise of the Read more
Dreamworks' next animated project, Rise of the Guardians, hits theaters this holiday season, but the film's starring voices Isla Fisher, Alec Baldwin, and Chris Pine were happy to talk about the film during a Q&A session with press in Cannes today. The trio are just a few of the stars in the ensemble cast, along with Hugh Jackman and Jude Law. The movie chronicles the so-called guardians — Read more
Sarah Michelle Gellar ran errands around LA with her daughter Charlotte Prinze on Saturday afternoon, including a stop by Starbucks. SMG and her husband of nearly ten years, Freddie Prinze Jr., are about to become parents for the second time. Two-and-a-half-year-old Charlotte will become a big sister later this year when Sarah Michelle and Freddie welcome another baby! Sarah Michelle will have a Read more
The time has finally arrived: the James Beard Awards, or the Oscars of the food world, have just been announced. After months of suspense following the announcement of this year's semifinalists and subsequent finalists, the results were announced at a star-studded gala in New York's Lincoln Center, where a smattering of top talent from Grant Achatz to Top Chef winner Paul Qui walked home with Read more
You went for a gorgeous two-hour hike in the woods, brought back some great photos and uh-oh — you also brought back some poison ivy. When you accidentally brush up against this plant, the uroshiol oil rubs onto your skin, and can instantly create redness, raised bumps, blisters, and an insatiable itch. First and foremost, get out of the clothes you were wearing on the hike and wash the oil off Read more
Applying self-tanner is a great way to get a tan without the sun's harsh effects. But whereas the product can be a life-saver (literally), it also poses a conundrum, often marking its presence in the form of patchy, blotchy marks and streaks on the knees, elbows, fingers, and toes. "I always tell people, it's [self-tanner is] like makeup. You just have to practice a little bit," explains Sinead Read more
Although staying in to eat is a lot cheaper than going out, foodies can't help but indulge in their favorite restaurants once in a while. Food is one of the biggest joys in life, and nothing is better than sharing a good meal and conversation with the ones you love. In fact, the restaurant industry in America makes about $1.7 billion on a typical day, according to the Restaurant Association. Read more
