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Which MTV Series Do You Prefer: Real World or The Challenge?

Lauren Bradshaw — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:30:28 PDT

MTV spawns another edition to its Challenge series this evening with The Challenge: Cutthroat. All together now: Oooooo. The show brings back 30 familiar faces (Derrick, Brad, and Paula, to name a few), as they form teams and compete for $500,000 . . . in Prague!

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I remember when the network first started the Real World/Road Rules: Challenge franchise. In the beginning, I thought it was just another desperate attempt to squeeze more air time out of The Real World (OK, it still kind of is). Even so, I became hooked. The weekly contests are actually demanding - not that Bachelor Pad kissing contest type of fluff - and I dig that the cast is full of repeat performers, so I get to see old favorites return season after season. As my appreciation for The Real World has waxed and waned over the years, The Challenge continues to nab my attention. I may even like it more! Which do you prefer?

Photos courtesy of MTV

Buzz News Roundup, 2/4

BuzzSugar — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:30:42 PST

Al Pacino will play King Lear in a new film adaptation of the Shakespeare play. - ComingSoon
Steve Zahn is close to joining the cast of Treme, the New Orleans-set show from the creator of The Wire. - TV.com
Columbia Pictures and producer Scott Rudin will make a film based on the life of Henry Molaison, whose brain became the most studied gray matter in medical history. - Variety
The Hold Steady will release a documentary/live album combo in April. - Pitchfork
The creators of My So-Called Life are working on a pilot for CBS called A Marriage. - The Hollywood Reporter
Spike Lee is returning to a WWII setting, as he signs on to produce Brendan Koerner's manhunt tale Now the Hell Will Start. - Zap2it
A movie titled The Legend of Santa Claus is in the works, the first installment in a three-film series exploring the early days and mythology of the Christmas hero. - Variety
Warner Bros. Pictures has set Aaron Sorkin to write the movie The Challenge, a courtroom drama which George Clooney will produce. - ComingSoon
It's official: Bob Saget will return to ABC in Surviving Suburbia. - Zap2it

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Buzz News Roundup, 8/13

BuzzSugar — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:31:17 PDT

The soundtrack to the movie Mamma Mia! is now No. 1 on the Billboard 200. - Billboard
George Clooney has bought the rights to Jonathan Mahler's legal thriller The Challenge. - Variety
Seth Green and Breckin Meyer are in talks to guest-star on Heroes. - Entertainment Weekly
ABC is developing a TV version of The Witches of Eastwick. - TV Guide
Orlando Bloom will star in a movie about life in the Bosnian capital Sarajevo during the 1992-95 siege. - Reuters
J.J. Abrams will produce a disaster film about an earthquake. - ComingSoon
NBC is developing a half-hour comedy about 20-something female tycoons, called Mogulettes. - Variety
Jeremy Sumpter, who played the lead role in 2003's Peter Pan, has been cast as the new quarterback challenger on Friday Night Lights. - Entertainment Weekly

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FitSugar Instagram Challenge: Show Us What's in Your Gym Bag

Michele Foley — Wed, 23 May 2012 19:49:57 PDT

We're loving all the fit-related photos we see on the daily via the FitSugar Instagram account; now we're challenging you to show us what's in your gym bag! Grab your iPhone or Android, snap the contents of all the cool fitness gear stashed in your bag, and upload the pic to Instagram. Make sure to caption your photo with the hashtag #FitSugar; we'll grab our favorite shots from the upcoming week and share them with you here on the site. If you can't wait to see what pics readers are submitting, just search #FitSugar via the Instagram app.

Make sure to follow FitSugar on Instagram (username: FitSugar) for daily fitness inspiration and tips and to see what our own editors are hiding in their gym bags!

4 Reasons We Can't Wait to Play Harry Potter For Kinect

Laura Marie Given — Sat, 26 May 2012 09:02:00 PDT

There's a book series, a film series, a Florida amusement park, a London studio tour, and, coming this Fall, there will also be the Harry Potter For Kinect video game! Based on the eight films, the game gives diehard fans a chance to experience the movies' most memorable moments for themselves, whether as a character or as their own avatar. Check out the top four reasons we're excited to play:

Pretending we're wizards: Thanks to hands-free and voice-recognition technology, users can cast spells using physical maneuvers or by calling out spell names. We're already practicing our "Expelliarmus!" technique.
Flying (sort of): It's a dream come (virtually) true. Gamers will have the opportunity to fly on a broomstick for their very own Quidditch match.
Walking in Harry's shoes: With the game, users can experience some of Harry's classic moments, like choosing a house at Hogwarts, visiting Ollivanders, and confronting He Who Shall Not Be Named in a final, dramatic battle.
Some friendly competition: Select co-op gameplay to connect with wizardly friends, and master lessons so you can challenge other opponents in competitive minigames.

Do you plan to buy Harry Potter For Kinect?

Photos courtesy of Warner Bros.

10 Astronaut Tees to Celebrate Sally Ride, the First American Female in Space

Anna Monette Roberts — Sat, 26 May 2012 07:22:06 PDT

Sally Ride, the first American woman to travel to space, turns 60 today! In her postastronaut career, she's continued to dedicate herself to science, investigating both the Space Shuttle Challenger and Columbia accidents, writing five science books for children, and founding Sally Ride Science, an organization helping women pursue tech- and science-related careers. To celebrate her birthday - and our love of astronauts in general - we've gathered 10 astronaut tees to flaunt our gravity-defying interest in space.

A Whole Lotta Lil in This Week's Links

Rebecca M Gruber — Sat, 26 May 2012 04:26:41 PDT

These sweet Memorial Day treats may steal the show at your barbecue!
What to do with all that stuff baby outgrows.
These personalized baby gifts are perfect if you have any new babies in your life!
Planning a birthday party for your tot? Don't miss our favorite birthday party themes - ever!
Don't head to the beach this weekend without reading our guide to packing a beach bag for a toddler.
Are you on Instagram yet? If so, then join our first Instagram challenge and load a picture that demonstrates motherhood!
Tired of waiting for baby to arrive on her own? Try one of these tried and true methods for inducing labor on your own!
Hats off to the lil preschool graduate with these graduation ideas for tots.
Todd Oldham's beautiful collection of arts-and-crafts projects and supplies hit Target this week. See which are Todd's favorites.
We love Valentina Pinault's impeccable style and jet-setting ways!
Have a stack of used baby food jars sitting around? Try reusing them for more than just food!

Share Your Memorial Day Beauty Photos With Us on Instagram!

Jessica Cruel — Fri, 25 May 2012 03:30:00 PDT

Whether you're headed to the big city, a remote beach, or planning an at-home BBQ, share your Memorial Day weekend with us through our latest Instagram challenge. Show us your Summer hairstyles, nails, and bright makeup, or snap photos of your favorite products for a warm weekend away. Just post your picture and tag #bellamemorialbeauty so your entry can be considered for our holiday recap on Tuesday (and check out our first Instagram challenge roundup for inspiration). Follow us on Instagram (@BellaSugar) to see our Memorial Day escapades, and we'll be looking for you, too.

Celebs Parents' Best Photos of the Week

Rebecca M Gruber — Fri, 25 May 2012 06:47:37 PDT

You weren't the only one snapping pictures of your kids this week! Celeb moms and dads whipped out their cameras to capture their lil ones doing everything from helping out around the house to preparing for a flight home. Check out the pictures they shared over Twitter and Instagram, and if you happen to have your phone in hand, then go ahead and join our first Instagram Motherhood Challenge. We can't wait to see how you do!

Instagram Challenge: You Know You're a Mom When . . .

Rebecca M Gruber — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:02:44 PDT

Last night, while washing the dishes, I broke a ceramic baker, cutting my finger and sending me running for first aid. The only bandages I could find in the house were decorated with Toy Story characters and Angry Birds; not exactly what this sophisticated mama wanted to be wearing today. That was just one of the many moments I realized I knew I was a mom. We know that you've experienced those moments too, so we want you to share them - graphically! Grab your iPhone or Android, photograph something that illustrates motherhood to you, and upload it to Instagram, being sure to include the hashtag #lilsugar in your caption.
We'll pick our favorite shots from the upcoming week and share them with you back here on LilSugar. And make sure to follow LilSugar on Instagram (username: lilsugar1) for daily parenthood inspiration!