What's Up with All the Low TV Ratings?


Updated 05/11/07 7:41 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 14 comments

What's Up with All the Low TV Ratings?

It's been a tough spring for television, with shows hitting their season-low ratings left and right. The latest casualty is "Heroes," which plunged to third place in its time slot this week with its worst ratings ever. "24" wasn't far off its own season low. And I've already told you about the ratings woes of NBC, whose Thursday lineup recently hit an all-time low. It's May Sweeps, also known as Read more

NBC's Thursday Ratings Hit All-Time Low


Updated 04/18/07 3:48 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 21 comments

NBC's Thursday Ratings Hit All-Time Low

I've always thought of NBC's Thursday night lineup as the most dominant group of shows on TV, from the Must See TV days with "Seinfeld" and "Friends" to the current Comedy Night Done Right block with "The Office" and "Scrubs." But something's gone horribly wrong: Last week's shows drew NBC's lowest Thursday ratings since at least 1987, according to Mediaweek. I'm baffled, considering that last Read more

JT Helps Slimey Awards Clean Up in the Ratings


Updated 04/03/07 12:59 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 5 comments

JT Helps Slimey Awards Clean Up in the Ratings

Can you believe Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Awards have been around for 20 years? What's more, this year's ceremony, held Saturday night in Los Angeles, earned the highest ratings in KCA history, Reuters reports. According to the Nielsen numbers, the program averaged more than 6.1 million viewers, a 3 percent increase over last year. But the increase in voting was even crazier: A total of 40.8 Read more

"American Idol": No Match for Daylight


Updated 03/19/07 1:09 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 5 comments

"American Idol": No Match for Daylight

I mentioned earlier today that about 30 million people watched the "American Idol" performances this week. That's a lot of people, but it's significantly smaller than the number that watched the top 12 singers perform last year. To what do we owe the 15 percent drop? According to a story in Variety today, it's the sun's fault. The story blames "Idol"'s decline on the earlier start to Daylight Read more

Monday Night TV Ratings Shocker!


Updated 01/24/07 7:14 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 12 comments

Monday Night TV Ratings Shocker!

So in the battle between superheroes and super agents, who won the most viewers last night? Did Jack Bauer's tense hour make people tune in to "24", or did special powers vault "Heroes" into first place? The answer just may surprise you, so read more Read more

"The Apprentice" Premiere Tanks


Updated 01/09/07 9:34 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 19 comments

"The Apprentice" Premiere Tanks

Donald Trump made headlines recently by fighting with Rosie O'Donnell and shaming Miss USA, but all that publicity still couldn't get anyone excited about the premiere of "The Apprentice: Los Angeles." Sunday night's episode was the series' worst premiere ever. It got whupped in the ratings by "Desperate Housewives" and "Brothers & Sisters" on ABC and "Without a Trace" on CBS. Perhaps worst Read more

From the Fit Community: Leave Your Phone at Home When You Work Out


Updated 02/09/12 10:36 AM · Posted by Fit Community · 2 comments

Why You Shouldn't Use Your Cell Phone in the Gym

FitSugar reader JessicaSmithTV wants you to know: you're hurting your workout when you bring your cell phone into the equation. She shared her three reasons you should stay cell phone-free at the gym in our 10 Pounds Down! community group. 1. It’s hurting your workout (and could cause you to get hurt) If you can text or talk on the phone during any part of your workout, you aren’t working Read more

Heat Up Your Home Workout With These Burlesque Dance Moves


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Burlesque Home Workout

Dancing is a workout! And in honor of Valentine's Day we've created our own burlesque dance workout inspired by Christina Aguilera's sexy moves in Burlesque. Get hot and sweaty with these steamy dance grooves created by a dancer, choreographer, and fitness instructor who moonlights on the burlesque stage. Her moves will tone your physique and get your heart rate thumping. The dance class begins Read more

6 Strategies to Save More This Year


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How to Save More Money in 2012

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! Saving doesn't come easily for us young adults. Entry-level salaries don't give you a lot to work with. And, well, we also tend to spend what we make — and then some — on the latest gadgets and flashiest fashions. But don’t worry. We’re not doomed to frivolity and the wreckage it can make of our finances. Here's how you Read more

Cardio Workout: Elliptical Incline Booty Workout


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Elliptical Workout For the Butt

I like to power up my cardio and make it work double time, like this elliptical workout. By playing with the incline on the machine, you can really target your glutes and hamstrings. That's right! You get your heart rate up while toning your backside. Talk about a win-win. Increase your booty work and focus on keeping your heels down while doing this workout. Ready to go? Take a look at the Read more