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What to Download: New Music on iTunes

BuzzSugar — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:30:42 PDT

Tuesdays are big in entertainmentville: Not only do all the new DVD releases hit Netflix, but new music also pours into stores, including iTunes. So I take a spin through each week's iTunes music releases and pick out some albums and tracks worthy of a download. Here are today's selections:

Not just Beyonce's little sister anymore: I posted the video for Solange Knowles's single "I Decided" a while back and now the entire album is available. This new album blends classic Motown melodies with elements that are little more far-out and groovy. I've already purchased "Would've Been the One" and "Sandcastle Disco." It's only on slower tracks that the album gets weak - the funky tempos, not her voice, make this album shine.

A sparkling duet: Remember when I told you about that really cute duet called "You Don't Know Me" by Regina Spektor and Ben Folds that's from his upcoming album? Well, now it's available on iTunes and remains extremely cute! Hurry up and get it while it's hot!

One more big, anticipated album and a new single up next so

Oldie but a goodie: The members of The Verve have not made an album together for almost a decade, so it's pretty cool for fans that there is now a whole new album full of very Verve-ish songs. The track "Judas" is great and "Love Is Noise" is addictive and wonderful. A pretty great reunion album as far as I can tell!

Politically correct: As the campaign season truly kicks off this week with the Democratic National Convention in Denver, not only do we get to learn more about the candidates' positions but, apparently, we also get great new music. You may have caught John Legend's performance of "If You're Out There" last night, and it's available on iTunes as well. Check out his inspirational tune while reading Citizen and Liberty's coverage of the conventions!

Link Time! 8/14

BuzzSugar — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:30:33 PDT

Lost's Hurley belts "Mustang Sally" with the Band from TV. - TV with MeeVee
Check out this nifty little chart that helps everyone keep track of the many projects of the busiest boys in Hollywood (a.k.a. Apatow's entourage). - Gawker
The Verve might have made the world's first decent reunion album. - Vulture
There has been a lot of drama surrounding the hacking of one of the Twilight fan sites. - MTV Movies Blog
Five TV shows that should recruit Michael Phelps. - TV Squad
"Lip synching at the Olympics? What is this, reality TV?" - Popwatch
One girl's super-creepy Lenovo commercial is my hearty laugh for the day. - GeekSugar
The Secret Life of the American Teenager: best worst show ever? - The TV Addict

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Buzz News Roundup, 8/1

BuzzSugar — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:29:57 PDT

Lisa Bonet has joined the cast of Life on Mars as the main character's girlfriend, Entertainment Weekly reports.
The Hollywood Reporter writes that Colin Firth is joining the next film version of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray.
ComingSoon reports that Mike Myers is writing the fourth Austin Powers movie.
Billboard has details about the first album from The Verve in more than a decade.
Law & Order creator Dick Wolf is working on another project about lawyers for NBC, Zap2it reports.
The action-fantasy film Prince of Persia, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, has been pushed back a year and will now open Memorial Day weekend 2010, Variety writes.
The Hollywood Reporter has the news that Nicolas Cage and director John Carpenter will team up for prison thriller Scared Straight.
According to ComingSoon, the script for the dramedy Ivy Chronicles, starring Sarah Jessica Parker, is being written by Aline Brosh McKenna, who wrote the screenplay for The Devil Wears Prada.

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Strategies to Get Your Energy Back

Health — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:13:28 PDT

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site.

Can't seem to get enough rest? To-do list dragging you down? Hit refresh with these foods, moves, and must-dos for a more revved-up you.
By Mary Kate Frank

Wish you were still bounding out of bed like you did when you were 22? Who doesn't! But it can be hard to summon all your old verve in the midst of the daily grind.

"The main reason I see for loss of energy in women is that they have too much to do," says Michael Roizen, MD, chief wellness officer at the Cleveland Clinic and founder of youbeauty.com. "There's a merry-go-round of caring for kids, caring for parents, working, and not paying attention to yourself or getting proper sleep."

Health.com: How to Fake a Good Night's Sleep

Sometimes there's a medical cause (like a vitamin deficiency or thyroid disorder) for a lack of energy. If you feel deeply fatigued all the time, schedule a checkup ASAP. But if your sluggishness is just a case of you on overload, the good news is that you can do something about it yourself. Here, Dr. Roizen and other health pros share strategies for putting the pep back in your step.

Sleep more soundly
Although it's true that you naturally begin to sleep more lightly in your mid-40s - a result of changes in brain waves as you age - you can start having trouble catching zzz's much sooner. "I've got patients who at age 30 are sleeping like 60-year-olds because of stress," says Michael Breus, PhD, author of The Sleep Doctor's Diet Plan.

A good night's rest is essential to waking up fully energized. Learn a few simple steps to snooze smarter after the break:

Narciso Rodriguez Spring 2012

FabSugar — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:42:12 PDT

We've seen a lot of sporty-chic collections at New York Fashion Week, but we haven't seen anything quite like Narciso Rodriguez's Spring collection. Sleek, graphic colorblocking and swirl prints inspired by the work of Korean artist Kim Joon dominated the refined collection, showing off just the right amount of color and splash. The show, which started off with simple tees paired with the coolest pair of jagged waistband trousers we've ever seen, gained verve with every look. Colorblocked, asymmetric wrap skirts, graphic patchwork jackets, and backless draped vests followed in turn, showing off Narciso's penchant for jagged hemlines this season. Narciso took our breath away for eveningwear with an array of diaphanous swirled dresses paired with neon colored bras. We can't wait to see which celebs will be rocking these looks on the red carpet.

Trends: Asymmetrical silhouettes, colorblocking, loose trousers, wrap skirts, knee-length hemlines, sheer dresses.

Colors: Black, white, blood orange, light blue, dark teal, light yellow, light gray.

Key Look: The jagged waistband trousers and sheer swirled dresses were amazing.

Accessories: Cool two-tone ankle wrap sandals in gray, white, and black.

Who Would Wear It: Girls who like simple silhouettes with edgy details, like Jessica Alba and Claire Danes.