Sugar Bits — Amy Winehouse's Mother Writes Letter


Updated 12/16/07 7:12 AM · Posted by · 16 comments

Sugar Bits — Amy Winehouse's Mother Writes Letter

In light of Amy Winehouse's recent erratic behavior, her mother has written an open letter urging her daughter to take the first step towards recovery by acknowledging her drug problems, phoning home, and letting her family help her get well. We hope it's not too little too late. — News of the World Despite its bad early buzz, The Golden Compass took the top spot at the box office over the Read more

Golden Compass Tops the Box Office, Studio Still Disappointed


Updated 12/11/07 10:50 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 24 comments

Golden Compass Tops the Box Office, Studio Still Disappointed

The Golden Compass opened this past weekend to the tune of $26 million, easily taking the top spot at the box office, but still disappointing New Line studio heads who'd expected more like $30-40 million. This is especially frustrating given the $180 million it took to make the film. Enchanted followed behind The Golden Compass in its third week in theaters, bringing in $10.7 million while This Read more

Sugar Bits - Enchanted Tops the Box Office Again


Updated 12/05/07 6:49 PM · Posted by · 20 comments

Sugar Bits - Enchanted Tops the Box Office Again

Enchanted took the top spot at the box office for the second week in a row, followed by This Christmas and Beowulf. The holiday movie season will be in full swing next weekend with the release of The Golden Compass and Atonement, so it will be interesting to see who comes out on top then. — BuzzSugar Denise Richards' mother passed away on Friday after a long battle with cancer. Our hearts go Read more

Box Office: Enchanted's Spell Is Long-Lasting


Updated 12/03/07 10:45 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 8 comments

Box Office: Enchanted's Spell Is Long-Lasting

For the second weekend in a row, Enchanted hypnotized audiences, topping the box office by a long shot with $17 million. Family holiday flick This Christmas stayed strong at No. 2, though took home about half as much as Enchanted did. Beowulf followed up in third place while the new psychological thriller Awake came in at No. 4 with $6 million. Hitman just barely edged out Fred Claus for fifth Read more

Sugar Bits - Linda Hogan Files for Divorce


Updated 11/27/07 10:01 AM · Posted by · 22 comments

Sugar Bits - Linda Hogan Files for Divorce

Hulk Hogan's wife Linda filed for divorce early last week, and although a source close to her claims she doesn't actually want to split, it sounds like the family has crumbled in the aftermath of Nick Hogan's accident. Another reality TV couple bites the dust. — The St. Petersburg Times Enchanted took the top spot at the box office over the weekend, followed by This Christmas and Beowulf. As Read more

Box Office: Audiences Are Enchanted


Updated 11/26/07 4:20 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 9 comments

Box Office: Audiences Are Enchanted

The magic of Disney strikes again! The half-animated, half-live-action fairytale story Enchanted put a spell on the box office over the long Thanksgiving weekend, bringing in approximately $50 million over the five-day stretch. After Toy Story 2, Enchanted is the highest-grossing Disney movie to open Thanksgiving weekend. Holiday newcomer This Christmas enjoyed an impressive opening in second Read more

What to Rent: New DVDs This Week


Updated 02/07/12 5:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Breaking Dawn DVD Release Date and Details

Breaking Dawn Part 1 Twilight's star-crossed lovers Edward and Bella (Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart) tie the knot in this installment, but their idyllic honeymoon is interrupted when they discover that vampires can, in fact, impregnate humans. Bella is willing to do anything to protect the life of her baby, Edward will do anything to save Bella, and Jacob tries to keep his wolfpack at Read more

Cool Concept: The Cryoscope Weather Forecaster


Updated 02/06/12 3:10 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Cryoscope Haptic Touch Weather Box

I know we're inching closer to a future resembling a Star Trek episode when concept gadgets like this Cryoscope weather cube are dreamed up. The haptic weather forecasting device works by the user touching its exterior aluminum cube to physically feel how the temperature will be outside. Connected to the Internet, the cube translates web reports of the weather by pumping heat either in or out Read more

14 Geeky Languages to Learn With Your Love


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Geeky Languages From Movies and TV

Love may be a universal language, but we're not sure that phrase includes the sci-fi alien races and fantastical creatures that rule the far depths of the galaxy, who express love in words beyond our human comprehension. When you're thinking of a unique way to woo your valentine this year, plan a tutorial to learn together one of these 14 geeky languages. While several of these Trekkie, Tolkien, Read more

Best in Show: the 2012 Golden Collar Award Nominees


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Golden Collar Awards 2012 Nominees

Welcome to the dog days of award season. Hot on the heels of Martin Scorsese's successful write-in campaign for Blackie, the canine star of Hugo, here's a look at the rest of the pooches vying for an honor from the first-ever Golden Collar Awards. Handed out by Dog News Daily, the Golden Collar Awards will take place on Feb. 13 at the dog-friendly Hotel Palomar in LA. Who are you rooting for? Read more