Wicked the Movie: Based on the Book or the Musical? Or Both?


Updated 12/30/11 10:18 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 54 comments

Wicked the Movie: Based on the Book or the Musical? Or Both?

There's exciting news swirling around lately that the Broadway musical Wicked will definitely be made into a movie. According to Variety, Universal Pictures (the same studio behind Mamma Mia!) is taking "formative steps" to get Wicked into movie theaters soon. Like so many others, I have a history with the Broadway show that started with enjoying the book by Gregory Maguire that inspired the Read more

Be Your Best at Every Workout With the Right Prep


Updated 01/24/12 3:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Prepare For a Workout

When it comes to exercising, the more you do it, the better you get at it — as in, you become stronger, faster, or more flexible, and not only that, you are able to exercise longer (and losing inches isn't anything to sneeze at either). But no matter how long you've been committed to fitness, make sure you know how to prep to be your best at every workout. A plan: You've suited up, stuffed Read more

Listen to Jay-Z Honor His Baby Girl Blue Ivy Carter in "Glory" — and Read the Sweet Lyrics!


Updated 01/10/12 7:24 AM · Posted by · 19 comments

Jay-Z's New "Glory" Song Honors Blue Ivy Carter

Jay-Z wrote a song to honor his newborn daughter, Blue Ivy Carter! In record time, Jay got together the lyrics and music for "Glory," which even features some audio from the little one. In the track, Jay refers to Blue as "God's gift" and "the most beautifulest thing in the world." The new dad rapped, "Words can't describe what I'm feeling, for real." He goes on to say "my greatest creation was Read more

How I Convinced My Hubby Not to Hate Running


Updated 12/05/11 12:23 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Get Your Partner to Like Running

My husband loves his bike and he loves his skis, but he's never been much of a slip-on-your-sneaks-and-go-for-a-run kind of guy. That is until now. Wooed him with gear: To replace his cotton tube socks, sweatpants, and high school t-shirts, I got him some wicking socks, real running pants, and merino wool shirts. He was amazed that after a run there were no blisters or chafing from his loose Read more

Beginner Tips For Hot Yoga


Updated 10/11/11 6:24 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beginner Tips For Hot Yoga

Hot yoga, aka bikram yoga, can be quite intimidating for those who are either new to yoga in general, or haven't been to a hot yoga class before. If the 105ºF temperatures aren't enough to scare you away, the thought of getting sticky and sweating with a group of strangers can be enough to turn you off of it. But, once you get past the heat and the sweat factor, hot yoga classes can provide you Read more

Taking Your First Spinning Class — Not as Scary as You Think!


Updated 09/01/11 7:59 AM · Posted by · 21 comments

Beginning Spin Class Tips

Spin class can be downright intimidating. The padded shorts and cycling shoes many people wear to class make it seem intense and exclusive, and the loud music and even louder instructor help raise the scare factor. The truth is, while an indoor cycling class is an intense cardio workout — one 45-minute class can burn upwards of 500 calories! —  it doesn't have to be scary. What to Read more

Angelina Jolie Treats Shiloh and Zahara to Another Round of Toy Shopping


Updated 08/16/11 7:43 AM · Posted by · 15 comments

Angelina Jolie Pictures Toy Shopping With Shiloh and Zahara

Angelina Jolie held onto the hands of her daughters, Shiloh Jolie-PItt and Zahara Jolie-Pitt, this morning as they left the Toy Station shop in Richmond, London. The store, which sells costumes and playthings for children, is fast becoming one of the Jolie-Pitts' favorites, since Angelina also brought the girls to shop there a couple weeks ago. Angelina and Brad have been showing their kids all Read more

Casting Update: Who's in For Oz: The Great and Powerful


Updated 07/06/11 1:17 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Oz: The Great and Powerful Full Cast List

Oz: The Great and Powerful is the latest film project to put a new spin on a childhood classic. Like Broadway musical Wicked, this take on The Wizard of Oz will be a prequel to Dorothy's experience down the yellow brick road, but this time it will be told from the perspective of the wizard himself. The 3D movie is set for a 2013 release, so even though that's a long ways away, I've put together a Read more