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Rihanna Refuses to Pick Robert or Taylor, New Moon on Late Night, and Farewell to Jon and Kate Plus 8

Molly — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0800

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart arrived at LAX together last night while some of their New Moon costars hit the late-night circuit, with Taylor on Conan and Ashley on Letterman. Rihanna's new album is out, but she's not weighing in on the Taylor vs. Robert debate. Last night we said farewell to Jon and Kate Plus 8 with a dramatic new episode, and watch Paula Deen get hit in the head with a ham - luckily, she's OK. Watch PopSugar Rush now!

Is New Moon Better Than Twilight?

BuzzSugar — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:30:17 -0800

Now that New Moon's record-breaking opening weekend is over, it's time to dish on the film. I already gave you my review, pointing out that I think the sequel is better than the original. In my opinion, the film's special effects and acting are far superior than what we see in Twilight, though Edward and Bella's whirlwind romance is better showcased in the first film. Now I'm curious about what you all thought - is New Moon bigger and better than Twilight?

New Moon Breaks the Single-Day Box Office Record

BuzzSugar — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:31:49 -0800

In its second day of release, New Moon has already broken two box office records. It set a new high for midnight ticket sales, and yesterday it became the biggest single day earner, taking in over $72 million! The record was previously held by The Dark Knight, which earned $67.1 million.

Now the question remains: can New Moon go on to have the biggest opening weekend of all time? Will it land on the legendary list of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters?

New Moon: Better Than Twilight

BuzzSugar — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:45:00 -0800

Let's be honest: for most of you, it doesn't matter what I - or any critics for that matter - have to say about New Moon, the incredibly anticipated sequel to last year's Twilight. The film started breaking box office records before it was even released, and audiences will flock to the theaters for weeks to come. On the plus side, a ticket to New Moon is a win even if you're not a Twihard - provided that you know what you're getting into.

New Moon is not incredibly acted, and it doesn't boast impressive dialogue or larger-than-life special effects. But it's not trying to be the Best Picture of the Year, so I can only critique it for what it is: a fantasy movie about a love triangle between a werewolf, a vampire, and a teenage girl. To see what I mean, just read more.

The movie picks up a few months after where Twilight left off. Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) is blissfully in love but she can't fight her insecurities about growing older than her perpetually seventeen vampire boyfriend Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson). All Bella wants for her eighteenth birthday is for Edward to change her into a bloodsucker, but a close call with his brother drives Edward to break up with Bella and leave town instead.

The drama following Bella's abandonment is everything we remember from high school heartbreak, from Bella's night terrors to the glazed over look in her eye. The anguish and pain are easily seen on Stewart's face, and her innermost thoughts are revealed to the audience through letters to Edward's sister Alice that will never be sent. After months of moping, Bella finally starts to open up to Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner), a family friend. As Bella struggles to find hope in a life without Edward, her friendship is complicated by Jacob's romantic feelings for Bella and made worse when Jacob discovers that he's a werewolf (and an enemy to all vampires).

The surprise of the movie is Lautner's performance. We've seen and heard about those muscles countless times before, but he also packs enough charm and charisma into his Jacob that you truly see him as more than just Bella's unrelenting admirer / best friend. He presents himself as a viable suitor for Bella's heart, and it's hard not to root for him against Robert Pattinson's wooden (albeit handsome) Edward. Stewart and Pattinson have chemistry to spare in Twilight, but in New Moon, Bella's relationship with Jacob seems hopeful and comfortable while her scenes with Edward are mostly awkward and frankly not as much fun to watch.

The movie belongs to Stewart and Lautner, but their melodrama is balanced out by the characters who pad out the cast. Yes, we meet the wolf pack and the Volturi, but for the most part the Forks residents and beyond make for some much-needed comic relief. The downside is that while it's funnier than what you'd expect, not all of the laughs are intentional (a scene where Jacob's temper rivals that of The Incredible Hulk comes to mind).

It doesn't take more than a grain of salt to appreciate New Moon for what it is - a film that stays true to its origin and delivers the necessary elements to ensure that you'll be back when the next installment of the franchise comes our way.

Photos courtesy of Summit Entertainment

Gear Up For New Moon With All of Our Cool Content!

BuzzSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:30:36 -0800

New Moon's big release is tomorrow, and if you're not one of the many checking out a midnight screening, then you still have some time to kill before heading to the theater. While you're waiting, why not check out all of my posts about the film - it's the perfect way to get excited for the big day!

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New Moon Stars: Where Are They Headed Next?

BuzzSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:32:51 -0800

Ticket sales for New Moon are already boasting record numbers - but what's next for the stars once all the hubbub dies down? Most of you predict that Robert Pattinson will have the biggest career, but he's not the only one with projects waiting in the wings. We've taken a look back at the clan before they were part of the Stephanie Meyer phenomenon, but now here's a sneak peek at what the actors are up to next - besides the rest of the saga, of course.

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Twilight on Talk Shows: Where to Watch the New Moon Stars

BuzzSugar — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:30:53 -0800

The big release of New Moon is just five days away, which means the film's stars are in turbo mode to promote it. They've already popped up on red carpets all over the world, but now they're bringing it home to hit the interview circuit here in the states. The list is a bit overwhelming, but I've mapped out the next week so that you can all program your DVRs accordingly! Of course, don't forget to check out Molly's exclusive interviews with the whole cast and check back for my own chat with Kellan Lutz and Ashley Greene.

Monday, November 16: Tune in to The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien on NBC to see Kristen Stewart while Taylor Lautner stops by The Jay Leno Show on NBC
Wednesday, November 18: Robert Pattinson stops by The Late Show With David Letterman on CBS, while Kristen hits The Today Show on NBC, Live With Regis and Kelly on ABC and Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on NBC, Nikki Reed heads to It's on with Alexa Chung on MTV, and Kellan Lutz heads to Ellen
Thursday, November 19: Kristen takes her turn on The Today Show on NBC while Robert heads to Live with Regis and Kelly on ABC, Dakota Fanning makes an appearance on The Jay Leno Show, Kellan heads to It's on with Alexa Chung on MTV, and Taylor spends his Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on NBC
Friday, November 20: Taylor Lautner hits The Today Show on NBC and Live With Regis and Kelly on ABC, Nikki Reed makes an appearance on The Rachael Ray show, Robert heads to Ellen on NBC, and both boys join Kristen for a late night chat on Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC
Monday, November 23: Tune to The Late Show With David Letterman on CBS to see Ashley Greene
Tuesday, November 24: Ashley Greene takes her turn on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on NBC.

Still can't get enough? Check out the Twilight Saga Group in the BuzzSugar Community!

Lindsay Lohan Disses Her Dad, Mr. Fox and 2012 Movie Reviews, and Taylor Lautner Talks New Moon

Molly — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:30:00 -0800

Taylor Lautner gives us some insight into Team Jacob vs. Team Edward while Lindsay Lohan has a message for her publicity-loving father. We've got your quick Watch, Pass, or Rent movie reviews of 2012 and The Fantastic Mr. Fox. We've also got a peek at January Jones on SNL. Watch the PopSugar Rush Weekend Edition now!

Rob, Kristen, and Taylor Are This Week's Entertainment

BuzzSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:56:22 -0800

Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and Taylor Lautner have been posing for photo ops all over town - check out Pop's favorite promo tour moments - and it wouldn't be complete without an interview with Entertainment Weekly. In the cute interview, the costars quip about everything from Rob's attachment to his signature hair to Kristen's confession that she'd like to quit smoking to Taylor's obsession with hitting the gym for New Moon. There're also tidbits about Rob and Kristen's off-screen relationship and how Robert handles fandom. They're clearly a tight-knight trio, so check out the highlights below. If you can't get enough Twilight, keep the convos going in the Twilight Saga community group, and be sure to check back next week for my own interview with Ashley Greene and Kellan Lutz!

Robert Pattinson on his hair in Eclipse: I swear to you I’ve never experienced anything like this. It's every single day. In Twilight, they wanted me to have extensions down to my hips.
Kristen Stewart: He's a liar. He doesn't remember. He's remembering how they made him feel, but they were just, like, down to here [pointing to her shoulders].
Pattinson: So I told them, "Look, that's just not going to happen." I said, "It looks like this already – I'll come to set like this." I sound so stupid, but in a lot of ways the hair is 75 percent of my performance, so in the second one I said, "Listen, I need to tone down the hair. Let's make it a little more real, a little bit more . . . Method.” [Laughs] And then in the third one, I'm doing fight scenes and there's a strand going down my forehead and they're like, "We need to do it again because no one will recognize you! No one will know who it is!" I'm like, really, is my face that generic?
Stewart: They want proof that you're doing your own stunts, man!
Pattinson: I have to look like the poster at all times. Just in case they want to use any clip for the trailer. Any clip at all! There were about five people in different departments who, because of my forelock, ended up in tears.

For tons of more quotes, just read more.

EW: How are you all coping with living in a fishbowl?
Pattinson: It really depends on the mood. When I met you last year [before Twilight came out], I was doing interviews very sporadically and I never got recognized. Now it's like anywhere I go there's immediate recognition. So there's more of a responsibility . . .
Stewart: I don't mind working every day. It's just, suddenly, I have this other role. And that's really disappointing. All I'd like to do is go outside with a book and figure out what to do with the day. And if I can't do that, then I'm just going to sit in my hotel room on my balcony and chain smoke. [Pauses] I'm going to stop smoking. I'm not such a good smoker, anyway. It's not in my bones. I'm gonna drop it.
Pattinson: The three of us have been working for two years [straight]. It does feel like your day has a shape just as soon as you wake up. I just forget what it's like when you're free.
EW: Taylor, you're the only one who almost lost a shot at the sequels. Do you have a different relationship with fame because you had to fight for your job?
Lautner: No, I kept my eye on the prize 100 percent of the time. I was motivated. I wasn't even thinking about anything else.
Stewart: Thank God you got the job. I wouldn't have wanted to deal with you if you didn’t. After all those months of working out!
Lautner: I just wanted to focus on what I could control, and I worked really hard.
EW: You mean in the gym? Because I see your abs everywhere these days.
Lautner: Yeah, the gym was a major part, but I really studied the books and the character, too. And it all turned out good.
EW: Kristen, it must be nice to watch the guys' appearances get obsessed over for a change.
Stewart: Seriously, it's a trip to sit back and look at the sexual objectification of these dudes. I've never been asked to do any of this stuff.
EW: You guys are lucky. You clearly all dig each other.
Lautner: The amount of time we have to spend with each other – if I didn't like these two, it would be exhausting.
EW: Rob, you made Remember Me this summer, between sequels. Was that the set in New York, where you were knocked into a cab by hordes of fans?
Pattinson: That was completely made up. I was walking across the street, and there was one cab going about one mile an hour and it nudged my leg. The story ended up being how I got hit by a cab because of a mob of screaming fans, [but] it was 4 o'clock in the morning and there was one person there – a paparazzi. . . . And then there was another time – apparently they said on the news that I had a drug overdose. The security guy saw it on TV, and I wasn't in my room, and he was like, "Uh-oh!" It's just so weird. I wake up and my room is too messy to order room service, and so I end up eating a pack of M&M’s for breakfast – and it takes me about five hours to find it. That's my first five hours of the day. [Laughing] And then you see the news and think, "Who cares if he had a drug overdose? It would probably make him more interesting!"
EW: Kristen and Rob, why do you think people are so obsessed with the state of your off-screen relationship?
Pattinson: Good question. That's a little thing I have to think about every day.
Stewart: Maybe it's just my personality, but I'm never going to answer it. I probably would've answered it if people hadn't made such a big deal about it. But I'm not going to give the fiending an answer. I know that people are really funny about "Well, you chose to be an actor, why don’t you just f---ing give your whole life away? Can I have your firstborn child?"
EW: You don’t think just saying, for example, "Listen, we dated for a few months, it was weird, we're better off as friends" would end the speculation?
Pattinson: No way.
Stewart: People are deeply judgmental and I'm not strong enough. I would love to be like, "I don't care what anybody thinks." But I'm a very private person. And think about every hypothetical answer: "Okay, we are. We aren't. I’m a lesbian." I've thought about this a lot. There's no answer that's not going to tip you one way or the other. I'm just trying to keep something. If people started asking me if I was dating Taylor, I'd be like, "F--- off." I would answer the exact same way."

Gossip Girl Threesome Predictions, Video of Robert Pattinson's Smoke Break, and a Breakdown of Our New Moon Interviews!

Molly — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:25:00 -0800

Robert Pattinson ducked out for a cigarette between interviews in LA over the weekend before heading to Paris with Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner. Watch to hear what it was like to interview the whole cast this weekend and speaking of New Moon's werewolf - he got an adorable shout-out during Taylor Swift's SNL. Plus, John Mayer comes to Britney Spears's defense, and we give our predictions about tonight's controversial Gossip Girl threesome. Watch PopSugar Rush now!