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Nickelback: Even More Formulaic Than You Thought

BuzzSugar — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 13:12:58 PDT

On the rare occasions that I actually notice a Nickelback song playing - you know, like, "what is that mediocre rumbling sound? Oh, it's Nickelback" - I'm struck by how utterly indistinguishable one hit is from the next. (Who, exactly, are the fans fueling these hits? I have no idea, but that's a perplexing matter for another day.)

Anyway, there's a good reason I can't tell Nickelback's songs apart. The geniuses over at The Webshite have posted two of the band's big hits - 2001's "How You Remind Me" and "Someday" off 2003's The Long Road - so that one song plays through the right speaker and the other through the left. Normally, it would be irritating to have two different songs playing in my headphones, except, well, these aren't really two different songs. Listen at your own risk.

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10 Things We Learned About Justin Bieber From His New Perfume

Miriam Lacey — Tue, 24 May 2011 12:45:09 PDT

Justin Bieber's launching a new fragrance, Someday ($45), in June, and his extensive ad campaign has really taught us all a lot about the Biebs. I've watched his commercial, looked at his print ads, and even downloaded his iPhone app to truly submerge myself in Bieb-osity. Want to get inside that meticulously coiffed head? Then just keep reading.

Marc Jacobs: Won't Be Suing Over Bieber's Lookalike Bottle

Jaime Richards — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 11:10:00 PDT

Last month, we couldn't help but notice that the bottle topper for Justin Bieber's new scent, Someday, looks an awful lot like the one on Marc Jacobs's Lola. Of the obvious similarities, Marc Jacobs Intl tweeted to us, "We don't mind. We're Beliebers."

And it seems that the brand's sentiments still ring true. In a recent interview with WWD, Jacobs noted that in the world of fashion, ideas and inspiration often overlap. He explained, "I look around the room and I look at the work we've done and a quote I always bastardize but I really believe in, is something [Coco] Chanel said: 'He who insists on his own creativity has no memory.'"

And as for what he's planning on doing regarding the likeness of Bieber's bottle to his own? It appears he won't be doing anything. "Coty said, 'Do we sue them?' and I said, 'You know what? Let everyone else say what they want.' . . . We're not going to do anything about it."

What do you think about Jacobs's statements? Do you agree with what he says about the fact that it's common for designers to borrow elements from each other, or do you think he should take action?

Are You Satisfied With the Chuck Series Finale?

Shannon Vestal — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:30:33 PST

That's a wrap for Chuck, the funny, moving spy series that we loved for five seasons. The two-hour finale has the entire gang working on the two last missions - first, to destroy the Intersect once and for all, and the second is more emotional: to help Chuck get Sarah back after she lost most of her memories. In the end, everyone gets pretty close to a happy ending: Devon and Ellie wrestle with a fresh start in the Midwest, Morgan and Alex move in together, Jeff and Lester get a record deal (believe it) and Casey goes to see about a girl.

Things are a little bittersweet for Chuck and Sarah, since they don't pick up exactly where their love story left off before Sarah's memory was wiped, but their final kiss implies that they'll get there again someday. We also get a nostalgic montage of the best Chuck and Sarah moments, which felt emotionally satisfying in a different way. The final image of the spy couple on the beach gave me goose bumps, but I wanted to know how other fans felt about the finale. Weigh in now - are you happy with Chuck's series finale?

Photo courtesy of NBC

Kate Winslet Reveals Dreams to Play a Man and Liz Taylor in Golden Globes Press Room

Molly Goodson — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:52:27 PST

Kate Winslet stepped back into the Golden Globes press room shortly after accepting the latest statue for her collection. She won for her work in Mildred Pierce, but backstage, talk turned to future roles. She apparently has her eye on playing Elizabeth Taylor as well as taking on the part of a man someday. Plus, Kate told us why roast chicken became a favorite in her household:

On the rumors both she and Lindsay Lohan want to play Elizabeth Taylor: "I think I’ll decline to comment, that’s the first I’ve heard of that story. It’s a massive undertaking for anybody who should be fortunate enough to get that part. I’m not gonna go there, dude!"

On dream future roles: "I would like to someday play a man. That is something that I do know. I don’t know what kind of man. I don’t know whether that would ever happen or not. That would be the ultimate challenge."

On learning to cook for the part: "I was taught to section up a chicken by Tom Colicchio! He used a technique that was quite old-fashioned so it married up. My children were eating a lot of chicken!"

On how Ricky Gervais is doing as a host: "He seems to be doing absolutely fine. I’ve been back here for about the past half-hour, so unless he’s fallen over or started drinking too much, I think he’s doing OK."

Best fashion advice she's ever received: "Wear something that I feel comfortable in, not to wear something just because someone else is telling me to. I think that is true of life as well."

Savvy Tip: Create a Yearly Bucket List

SavvySugar — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:25:30 PST

Bucket lists are a great way to set goals and daydream about grand plans, but it's easy to feel overwhelmed by everything you hope to see and accomplish in your lifetime. To make your bucket list more manageable, divide it into parts and give it a yearly spin: "12 Things to Do in 2012." Choose one item to tackle each month and be realistic with your picks, setting aside the loftier ideas for a separate "someday" list.

Committing to just one item a month is reasonable enough, and when one fresh experience leaves you reenergized, you'll feel inspired to continue with the rest of your list. Not sure where to start? Here are 10 fun and doable bucket list ideas:

Go to a museum in your city that you've never visited.
Volunteer for a cause that means something to you.
Visit a restaurant or attempt an intimidating recipe you'd usually avoid.
Go all out and host the dinner party or birthday bash you've always imagined.
Run a challenging race that requires regular training.
Save $100 a week for four weeks and put the money toward a dream vacation.
Do the thing you're always talking about but have been too scared to try.
Take a beauty or fashion risk.
Sign up for a class - fitness, language, etc. - that interests you.
Spend a month focusing on your space and decorate in a way that inspires you.

What's on your bucket list? Share your ideas in the comments below!

A 5-Year-Old Reviews Justin Bieber's Fragrance

Miriam Lacey — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 02:30:57 PDT

Sad to say, we won't be wearing Justin Bieber's new perfume, Someday, any day soon. To our post-pubescent noses, the fruity fragrance is a bit too young. But Justin has always maintained that Someday isn't for cynical media types, it's “for the fans.” So we decided to go to the biggest Bieber fan we know: 5-year-old Katie Sugar. Here, side by side, are both Katie's and our thoughts on Someday, so just read more.

Bieber Breaks Beauty Sales Records Once Again With His Someday Perfume

Jaime Richards — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:15:00 PDT

He shattered sales records with his Nicole by OPI nail polish line, so it's no surprise that Justin Bieber is breaking records for his first prestige fragrance launch, Someday. In fact, Someday has grossed more than $3 million in sales at Macy's in just under three weeks, which is prompting industry experts to call it the most successful celebrity scent launch ever.

"If it sustains this momentum, it will become the number-one-selling fragrance of 2011," Karen Grant of market research firm The NPD Group told WWD. And with a commercial featuring Justin in a gravity-free NASA training jet set to debut on Black Friday, one can only imagine what kinds of sales the fruity gourmand scent will net for the holiday season. Have you checked out Someday yet?

Justin Bieber's Someday Perfume Looks a Little Familiar

Jaime Richards — Fri, 20 May 2011 11:01:43 PDT

Justin Bieber released a unisex fragrance dubbed My World at Walmart last year, and now, the teen dream is set to launch his first prestige scent: Someday ($35 to $55). As you can imagine, the fruity gourmand will be geared toward teenagers. But what might strike you at first is the way Someday's brightly hued, plastic top resembles Marc Jacobs Lola. Someday's actually features heart-shaped designs, whereas Lola's is formed with multicolored floral patterns. Do you think these two fragrances' packaging looks similar? Tell us in the comments below, and to learn more about Justin's new perfume, just keep reading.

Weekly Faves: 5 Inspiring Outdoor Spaces

CasaSugar — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:42:00 PST

A weekend getaway up north has me daydreaming of the quintessential modern cabin I'm fantasizing about owning someday. I'm especially drawn to Scandinavian-inspired designs with clean lines, picturesque windows, and tight quarters - a perfect formula for a cozy escape. Click through this gallery of woodsy dwellings and see if you spark your own Winter fantasy.