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Disney Studio Head Tops Most Powerful Women List

BuzzSugar — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 12:31:50 PST

Speaking of lists today, this morning The Hollywood Reporter held its annual Power 100 breakfast to honor their list of the most powerful women in entertainment. These are some of the industry's heaviest hitters; the Hollywood Reporter names the Power 100 based on "their ability to greenlight content, their position within the company, the number of people who report to them and the amount of money they control." At the top this year is Anne Sweeney, co-chairman of Disney Media Network and president of Disney-ABC Television Group. Oprah came in at No. 8.

Also honored at the breakfast, hosted by Queen Latifah and John Travolta and with 700 invitees, was Jodie Foster, who received the fourth annual Sherry Lansing Leadership Award, "presented to a woman who has been a pioneer or leader in her field" and named after the first woman to head an entertainment studio. In addition, the winners of the Lifetime Movie Network Student Filmmaker Competition were honored. The competition was developed "to encourage and discover the next generation of female filmmakers," which is always something I can get behind.

To check out the top 10 women on the list,

Anne Sweeney, co-chairman, Disney Media Networks; president, Disney-ABC Television Group
Amy Pascal, chairman, Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group; co-chairman, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Nancy Tellem, president, CBS Paramount Network Television Entertainment Group
Stacey Snider, co-chairman and CEO, DreamWorks SKG
Judy McGrath, chairman and CEO, MTV Networks
Oprah Winfrey, chairman, Harpo Inc.
Dana Walden, chairman, 20th Century Fox Television
Nina Tassler, president, CBS Entertainment
Bonnie Hammer, president, USA Network and Sci Fi Channel
Shari Redstone, president, National Amusements; vice chairman, CBS Corp., Viacom and Midway Games

For the rest of the list, click here.

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PopSugar 100 Country Star Showdown: Carrie Underwood vs. Taylor Swift - Who Had the Biggest Year?

Katie Henry — Tue, 01 May 2012 01:12:00 PDT

The PopSugar 100 is heating up with some of the hottest stars in music, movies, TV, and fashion vying for the top spot. Previous champs Johnny Depp and Robert Pattinson are going for another win, but powerful voices Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift are among the ladies trying to dethrone the guys. Taylor starred in her first animated film, The Lorax, and added two new Grammy Awards to her growing collection. For her part Carrie's been in the studio working on a new album, Blown Away, which drops today. It's a close race between the country superstars so be sure to play faceoff and vote for your favorite singer. Don't forget there's also a chance to win $2,500 just by logging in and casting your votes in the 2012 PopSugar 100!

13 Health Gimmicks You Can Stop Wasting Money On

Business Insider — Tue, 01 May 2012 00:15:21 PDT

Consumers have a tendency of falling for the next big health gimmick. Save your money on health duds with these Business Insider tips.

No matter how many times we're told otherwise, Americans' obsession with get-healthy-quick schemes will likely never die. Too bad most of these fads aren't worth their weight in salt - or your hard-earned dollars. We've put together a list of some of the worst budget-sucking health trends that still persist today.

Coconut Water

Coconut water may be nature's version of Gatorade but some brands have already caught fire for over-hyping its nutrient content. Vita Coco agreed to settle a $10 million class action lawsuit over an independent study that showed the drinks didn't pack near as many electrolytes as advertisements implied. Some coconut waters are also loaded with added sugar, which will do nothing to help your waistline.

Alternative: Pick up your own young green coconuts on the cheap from an Asian produce market. Just crack them open with a cleaver and pop in a straw.

"All-Natural" Foods

30 percent of Americans bought more natural foods in 2011, according to a Rodale study. But what are we really paying more for? There's no clear cut regulation on what makes food "natural," which means just about any company can slap that label on its packages, add a fancy green theme and jack up the price.

Says Andrew Schrage of MoneyCrashers: "Before buying any food that is touted as being 'all natural,' take a look at the ingredient list before you check out. Keep in mind that butter and salt are indeed natural ingredients. So stocking up on natural foods may not achieve anything other than increasing your grocery bill."

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Not Psyched to Sweat? Motivate a Workout in 5 Minutes or Less

Jenny Sugar — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:30:58 PDT

You work out every day at noon, but today, you just don't feel like it. When you're suffering from the workout blahs, you need a few techniques in your hydration ~~tool~~ belt to instantly inject some pep in your step. Think of these the next time you need quick motivation - you'll be in your sports bra and sneakers in no time!

Ask Madonna for help: You know how you hear your favorite upbeat song and you can't help but bop your head and mouth the words? Use the power of music to motivate your workout, by blasting a booming, fast-paced tune. By the time the three minutes are up, you'll be out the door. Need some new tunes? Check out this list of top 100 workout songs.
The power of a few words: Sometimes all it takes is to hear one quote about sweating it out, and you're on your feet, ready to go. This one always gets me psyched: "The hardest step for a runner is the first one out of the front door." Read through these motivational quotes to inspire your workout, or print out your faves and look at them the next time you need a kick in the pants.
Phone a friend: Make a quick call to a good friend. Tell them you're thinking of skipping out, and they'll tell you exactly what you need to hear, "Just do it because you know you'll feel so much better afterward." Maybe they'll even join you!
Follow the five-minute rule: Even if you don't want to, get dressed and start working out for at least five minutes. Within the first few minutes, you'll probably feel more energized and will want to keep going. If you still don't feel like it, then you probably truly need a break.

Celebs Show Off Their Unique Party Style at the Time 100 Gala - Who Gets Your Best-Dressed Vote?

Marisa Tom — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:46:11 PDT

Last night's Time 100 gala not only celebrated its 2012 list of most influential people, but it also drew an insanely influential crowd to its party. While we were hoping that list honorees Pippa and Kate Middleton would surprise us all with an appearance, we were just as pleased to spot the likes of Claire Danes in head-to-toe Lanvin and Rihanna in a princess-worthy pink Marchesa dress and Christian Louboutin heels. But they weren't the only ones to impress us with their red-carpet style - Kristen Wiig donned a black lace Stella McCartney jumpsuit and Gucci T-bar sandals, Georgina Chapman posed in one of her own frothy white frocks, and Lauren Bush stunned in a chic white floor-length gown. Suffice it to say, the evening was not short on glamour or A-list power. Now, it's time for you to decide who earned the title of Time 100 gala's best-dressed attendee.

High-Tech Atomic Audio in a Lo-Fi Retro Package

Anna Monette Roberts — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:52:52 PDT

Don't be fooled by its gorgeous retro design, this Rubicon Atomic AD/DA Preamp is one high-tech audio hub. With a vintage feel and craftsmanship, the preamp is as sleek on the outside as it is on the inside. We've got three reasons you need to hear this high-resolution audio system for yourself:

According to the manufacturers, the preamp is the first of its kind to use an atomic ticker in its clock. While almost every clock in the market uses quartz crystals as oscillators, atomic tickers are 100,000 times more stable. Hello, atomic power! The clocking technology is also used to protect music files from jittery playback.
Forget about wire transfer, this stereo wirelessly streams audio from phones and PCs.
One of the greatest features is the preamp's ability to convert vinyl into digital tracks, while maintaining the warm, crackling depth of the original analog recordings.

You'll have to wait until May to purchase one of these beautiful preamps. Rubicon plans to introduce it at the Munich High-End show.

9 Easy Tricks to Maximize Your Wardrobe

LearnVest — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:15:31 PDT

Despite what you think, you actually don't need more clothes. The trick is to just maximize your wardrobe. LearnVest shares how.

Whether you live for shopping the latest trends or wish you could spend every day in your favorite pair of jeans and a white t-shirt, your clothes project a message about who you are.

The great thing is that you have the power to control that message entirely - as long as what you already own isn’t standing in your way.

From having a wardrobe that’s bursting with every item of clothing you’ve had since childhood to owning a ton of pieces that you never wear (the definition of wasted money), these are the ways your closet can stop you from being the most stylish version of yourself.

To cut through the clutter and help you get the most from the items you already have, we polled everyone we know - including all of the LearnVest editors, who are definitely invested in looking their best on a budget, and one fashion expert - to come up with nine easy, inventive ways for you to make over the closet you have without spending a ton on new trends.

At least one of these strategies will dramatically change the way you feel about getting dressed in the morning.

1. Follow the Rainbow

This strategy comes courtesy of LearnVest reader Erin Greenbaum, who has used this technique for years with great success. Every day for a week, make sure that your ensemble includes an item of a certain color: week one is red, two is orange, three is yellow, etc. This will encourage you to search through your closet and actually wear the pieces that have been languishing, unloved, underneath your go-to items.

2. First In, Last Out

In her new book, You Are What You Wear, Dr. Jennifer Baumgartner says that the majority of people wear 20 percent of their closet 80 percent of the time. There are variations on this “first in, last out” wardrobe strategy, which prevent you from wearing a few pieces nonstop.

Instead of wearing the same small percentage of your closet every week, do what Assistant Editor Alden Wicker does: after wearing an outfit, she hangs it in the most remote corner of her closet, which forces her to see only pieces she hasn’t worn frequently. If she’s totally uninspired by a piece staring her right in the face, she has to decide whether to consign it or not. Another approach (which might be better if you like to organize by item type - dresses near dresses, shirts near shirts) is to hang each item inside out after you wear it (assuming you don’t have to wash it immediately). This way, you can easily see which pieces you’ve recently worn and which items you may have forgotten about.

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How Kirsten Dunst, Kate Bosworth, and More Modernize Power Dressing

FabSugar — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:48:12 PST

Yesterday in Beverly Hills, The Hollywood Reporter held its annual Power 100: Women in Entertainment breakfast to honor the top women in the industry, including stylesetters like Kirsten Dunst, Kate Bosworth, and Felicity Jones, who each showed us a thing or two about chic, effortless power dressing. From Kirsten's trench-cum-dress to Kate's safari-inspired Mulberry frock, the looks were ladylike, polished, and perfect for such an impressive event. Watch our video to see all the celebrity looks now!

Pros and Cons of the Nokia Lumia 900

Kristy Korcz — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 06:30:41 PDT

Yesterday we talked about all the reasons you'll love the Nokia Lumia 900, but the phone itself does have a few drawbacks. Debating on whether or not to pick one up for yourself? Here, four reasons why you might want to skip it and a recap of the five reasons you'll want to buy it.

The apps (or lack thereof) - The Windows Marketplace is buzzing with apps, but your favorites, like Spotify and Instagram, either don't work or are not available. Your basic social networks are ready and waiting, though, so at least you can keep up with your inner and extended circles.
Screen resolution - The 4.3-inch AMOLED screen is big and bright, but only comes with 800 x 480 resolution, which isn't as powerful as other screens on the market. For comparison, the iPhone 4S comes with a 3.5-inch 960 x 640 resolution screen, and while this may not make that much of a difference to you, you might notice a difference while viewing videos and photos.
Photo quality - While the photos that I've taken on the Lumia 900 haven't been that bad, they could be better. Considering the phone comes stocked with an 8MP camera with a Carl Zeiss sensor, you expect a little more than you get. The images do seem a bit washed out, and compared to other Android and Apple devices, it's just not consistently up to snuff.
AT&T-only - Sure, AT&T's 4G LTE network is fast, but if you are a customer elsewhere, you won't get much of a choice on whether or not to pick up this phone. The Nokia Lumia 900 is exclusive to AT&T for now.

To catch up on all the pros, just keep reading.

10 Great Things You’re Already Doing With Your Money

LearnVest — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:15:17 PDT

You know you rock at managing your money. LearnVest tells you what you're doing right.

We know, we know - at LearnVest, we tell you a lot of things you should do, like:

Save for retirement
Pay off any debt you have
Reevaluate your budget (because you already have a budget, right?)
Stress out about all the aforementioned to-dos

We tell you because they’re all good for you, financially speaking (well, all but that last one).

But sometimes, with all the worrying we do, it’s easy to forget to take a time-out and give ourselves a pat on the back. And we bet there are already a lot of things you’re doing exactly right with your money.

Read on to find out how many of these 10 excellent financial habits you’ve already adopted, then sit back, and feel superproud of yourself.

You Always Shop on Sale

According to industry research, 62 percent of US consumers say they rarely pay full price for clothing. So it sounds like you already know the art of scoring the best deal possible. (Just don’t let yourself get suckered in by the secret ways stores seduce us into buying.) Keep up the good work!

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