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Vote for Your Favorite Bjork Video

BuzzSugar — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 15:02:06 PDT

Back in April, I told you that Bjork was hosting a music video contest, where fans could submit their very own visual accompaniments to "Innocence," a song on Bjork's new album, Volta. Now, the videos are now being uploaded for viewing here - currently, there are seven, but the site promises 10 total - and when all the movies are up, fans can vote on their favorites.

Anything but amateurish, every entry interprets the song differently, using all sort of assorted styles of animation. One resembles a Nintendo-like video game, while I'm partial to Number 4, which has more of a high-tech gothic wonderland vibe. Watch them online and tell me which one is your favorite.

Make a Music Video for Bjork

BuzzSugar — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 09:37:03 PDT

Bjork has long been known for her quirkiness (two words: swan dress), and her approach to her newest music video is no exception. She's asking fans who have a way with short videos - the "madwebcarpenters," as she's calling them - to make the video for her new song "Innocence," from the Volta album coming out May 8.

Bjork is providing several of the tools you'd need to make such a video: the song (streaming on her MySpace page), pictures of the sculpture on the album cover, and the song's lyrics, one of which - "let's open up: share!" - seems perfectly appropriate for the contest.

Videos need to be done by early July, so get filming.

"How Do I Tell My Depressed Co-Worker to Leave Me Alone?"

Tres Community — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:05:00 PST

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments!

I work at a hospital and I met a cook at the cafeteria where I go to every day, inside the hospital, about two years ago. So, since I see him everyday and ask him to fix me a sandwich or whatever, we became friends. We talked every day a little bit about soccer or things like that, nothing too deep. About two months ago, I ended up adding him on Facebook, and he gave me his number to call him anytime I needed something to eat and didn't have time to wait or something like that (that's what he said). So, he started to go further, texting me occasionally, offering me chocolates or homemade sweets. Slowly, everybody at work started noticing that he had a crush on me, when I just thought he was being kind. I never liked him, he is so not my type.

One day he started asking me how long I'd been single. So, I asked what caused him to think that, because I'm in a relationship. (It's been six years, on and off, very complicated but that's a whole other story). He thought I was single because I had nothing about my boyfriend on Facebook (the last time we broke up was last May and I switched my relationship status and haven't changed it back to "in a relationship").

I started to suspect that he thought I was into him, when all I had previously thought we had a totally innocent friendship. Soon after this revelation, he told me that whenever I went to the cafeteria, I couldn't take my eyes off of him. Of course, I was like WTF? He knew I had been in a serious relationship, and yet he thought I liked him and was trying to pursue me!

From then on, I kept my distance, keeping the conversations to a hello/goodbye only. Of course, he noticed and asked me what was up. I told him I didn't want him to misinterpret things; that I have a boyfriend who I love, and I have no plans to cheat on him. He said OK and apologized. The next day, I go to the cafeteria and I find he's not there. Same story the next day. He texts me and tells me that I'm not going to see him for a while, since everything that happened made him get depressed and that he was going through a crisis. He took a medical leave for two weeks, during which he texted and called me incessantly. I never answered his texts or calls.

When I finally saw him back at work, he ignored me. Soon after, though, he texted me saying that "he missed our friendship." I never answered him. I've really had it with this guy; I used to like our chats, but I certainly don't anymore. I want to tell him to stop texting me completely, but I don't know how to do it without him suffering from a "crisis." He is constantly telling me how bad he feels, and how he doesn't want to come to work anymore, and I just don't know what to do.

How can I tell him to leave me alone?

Have a dilemma of your own? Post it anonymously to Group Therapy for advice, and check out what else is happening in the TrèsSugar Community.

The Vampire Diaries "Bringing Out the Dead": The Good, The Bad, and The Bloody

Marisa Tom — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:46:39 PST

After a week's worth of TVD reprieve, it's about time we got some answers - specifically, ones that have everything to do with our favorite Original vamp Elijah and then some. From the tragic twisted fate of Bill Forbes to the shocking discovery Elena makes at home, we're still trying to wrap our heads around everything that goes down. Meanwhile, Bonnie and her estranged mother Abby are tasked with opening the mysteriously sealed fifth coffin, and Damon and Stefan head to Klaus's sweet new pad for the ultimate dinner party showdown.

Like all things based in Mystic Falls, nothing is as it seems and nothing ever goes according to plan. Ready to review the good, the bad, and the bloody? Just keep reading.

The Best and Worst Girl Scout Cookies

Shape — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:33:58 PST

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to certified trainer, fitness blogger, and wellness coach Jennipher Walters for some help!

While it's hard to call Girl Scout Cookies health food exactly, some varieties are certainly easier on your waistline than others. In order to help you decide which boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to order this year (because, honestly, it's hard to say "no" to those little girls!), here's a list of the best and the worst Girl Scout Cookies when it comes to serving size, calories, and fat. Obviously, not ordering or eating Girl Scout Cookies is the best way to avoid overindulging, but hopefully this information comes in handy in case you do have a craving or a box arrives on your doorstep!

Keep reading to see which Girl Scout Cookies are the best and worst after the break!

I Love Your ShopStyle: Lingerie-Inspired Luxe

FabSugar — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:30:11 PST

ShopStylist Fassionista channels a boudoir-pretty mood with lacy details, luxe furs, and sexy studded Valentino pumps. Her use of sweet pinks and chic blacks set a feminine tone that simultaneously exudes girlie sex appeal and also hints at something darker. We think the lingerie-inspired dress paired with a cozy cocoon coat has just the right amount of Winter sass; while the bow drop earrings, light pink shoulder bag, and pendant necklace add a hint of girlie innocence. To finish off the look, spritz yourself with seductive and own this ladylike getup.

Coats at La Garçonne
Necklaces by Nicole Romano

La Garconne Moderne / Vintage Cocoon Coat - $1,325.00	La Perla Lace-trimmed perforated leather corset dress - Sold Out
Valentina by Valentino Eau de Parfum - £40.00	Large Quilted Cross Body Bag - Sold Out
Valentino studded pump - £549.00	Betsey Johnson "Iconic" Pink Crystal Bow Long Drop Earrings - Sold Out
Nicole Romano Pewter Bead Long Strand Necklace - $310.00

James Van Der Beek Talks About Making Fun of Dawson's Creek on Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23

Shannon Vestal — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:19:21 PST

ABC's new series Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 is an irreverent series, from the title to the inclusion of a supporting character James Van Der Beek . . . played by James Van Der Beek. The former teen heartthrob hit the Winter TCA stage with fellow stars Krysten Ritter, who plays the titular "B----" Chloe, and Dreama Walker, who plays her innocent roommate June, to talk about the show. They joined showrunners to chat about Van Der Beek's Dawson's Creek past and just how terrible Ritter's character Chloe is going to be.

Van Der Beek plays himself on the show, but the character is only a version of himself, and he mentioned that "by episode three, it resembled me less and less." He joked that he had to audition against "six other James Van Der Beeks, and four of them were not actors, and two of them didn't speak English." Van Der Beek described the James of the show as "just kind of crazy," and "really sweet but completely narcissistic."
As for the amount of Dawson's Creek references on the show, Van Der Beek was asked when it became OK to make fun of the teen soap for him. "I think once the residual money ran out," he joked. His character on the show exploits the Dawson's Creek mythology to sleep with fans, often with the famous flannel shirts Dawson used to wear. Naturally, reporters wondered whether Van Der Beek had actually held onto any flannels from the show, and he said he didn't, unfortunately.
Ritter's character Chloe is the "b*tch" in Apartment 23, and she calls the role "absolute candy." Though Chloe can be mean, Ritter says she simply "gets to say things that everybody wishes they could say," and is someone who is bold, badass, and unapologetic. In the pilot, we do get to see a bit of Chloe's nice side, but show creator Nahnatchka Khan said that "hopefully you'll always be surprised and a little bit shocked" by Chloe.
Walker plays June, a young woman from the Midwest who comes to New York and moves in with Chloe. Though June seems a bit naive, Walker says she's "a smart girl," who "sometimes tries to be a little bit of a badass and that doesn't fare so well." During the panel, Van Der Beek had a lot of fun teasing Walker for not being old enough to have been a fan of Dawson's Creek, while Walker protested that she was "not too young!" (Walker is 25). Walker insisted that she did remember seeing a calendar with Van Der Beek's face on it when she was in sixth grade, and thinking it was "very upsetting" that no boys she knew looked like him.

Is Pippa Planning an '80s-Themed Party For Kate's 30th?

Katie Henry — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:16:03 PST

Is Pippa throwing an '80s-themed bash for Kate's birthday? - The Daily Beast
Victoria's Secret Angels Adriana Lima and Candice Swanepoel star in a bikini-filled video - TooFab
Juliette Lewis dyed her hair red! - Us Weekly
Daniel Radcliffe admits "I'm crap at dating" - People
JC Chasez saves a baby from danger - The Insider
Tina Fey takes her anger out on an innocent car - Lainey Gossip
Matt Damon steps down from a directing project - Huffington Post
See Dennis Quaid in his Beneath the Darkness trailer - Rotten Tomatoes
Giuliana and Bill's show picked up for fifth season - Hollywood Reporter
How well do you know Nic Cage? - Wonderwall
Nick Cannon's trying to get back to business following health scare - Lifeline Live
Veronica Mars could be heading to the big screen - Zap2It
Leonardo DiCaprio's mom approves of Erin Heatherton - Celebitchy

Sprout Home Inspiration of the Week: White Bouquets

Stylelist Home — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:30:41 PST

I'm excited to present a post from one of my favorite sites, Stylelist Home.

One thing that I find beautiful about Winter is the calm that comes over me when I look at the fresh white snow blanketing the city, so regal, pure, and somewhat innocent. It changes the color palette of the world around you for a couple of months, which is bound to affect how you see things. Just like the seasonal weather change, my floral cravings can change accordingly. I get excited when an opportunity presents itself to create floral for a Winter wedding or a holiday arrangement where the juxtaposition of Winter whites can be explored and manipulated. I do not see it as a limited palette but instead a of study of form and texture with tonal contrast. You do not need an abundance of color to make a statement, sometimes less (color) is more. When you are creating your own floral piece or need to verbalize to a florist about what you are looking for, know that there are various shades of white. Remember the last time you painted something "white" and you were in awe of how many options there were for white? Some color chips might be completely void of pigment, but most have a hint of color, which can point to any direction in the color wheel. Selecting floral for your white bouquet can be a lot like selecting from those white paint chips. Keep in mind these hue differences when setting the tone for your arrangement.
Keep reading for more tips and gorgeous images of white bouquets!

Where Is He or She Now? An Update on the Great Genderless Baby "Storm" of 2011

Natasha Dantzig — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 07:13:46 PST

Boy or a girl? Generally one of the first questions parents answer about their lil ones, it's the one that Toronto parents Kathy Witterick and David Stocker opted to skip completely when their baby was born nearly one year ago, on New Year's Day. Named Storm, an appropriate moniker for a child that was the subject of more than a little controversy, the baby's parents publicly announced that they would not be revealing Storm's gender in The Toronto Star. Unsurprisingly, the family has faced its share of haters, critics, and detractors over the past year who feel that the family is more than just wacky - that they're doing actual psychological damage by imposing their extreme beliefs on their innocent lil ones.

Today, as Storm's first birthday approaches, the lil one is thriving. With two doting older siblings - including big brother Jazz, whom his parents identify as "gender independent" thanks to his affinity for pink, fairy birthday parties, and dresses - and a community of supportive friends, the family is sticking by their commitment to raise their children with "the freedom to choose who they want to be, unconstrained by social norms about males and females." What do you think? Inspiring trailblazers or irresponsible parents?