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And the Winner Is . . . Edward Norton!

FitSugar — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:30:20 -0800

Clocking in under four hours, Edward Norton fared the best amongst the crowd of notables who ran in the New York City Marathon this weekend. Take a look to see how he and the the rest of the celeb pack fared in the 26.2 mile course!

Check here to see the winning times of the elite runners.

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Alanis Morissette Marathoning For Eating Disorders

FitSugar — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:00:00 -0700

Many celebs have laced up their sneaks and finished marathons, including Will Ferrell, Mario Lopez, Oprah, David Lee Roth, and Katie Holmes. Now you can add Alanis Morissette to that list. She's planning on running this Sunday, Oct. 11, in the Bizz Johnson Trail Marathon, in Lassen National Forest in northern California.

Alanis is running to raise money for the National Eating Disorders Association, since she knows firsthand what it feels like to struggle with anorexia and bulimia. Alanis began running about a year ago after seeing her assistant Leah running "like a gazelle" while on tour. This singer-songwriter feels that running this marathon is allowing her to use her body as an instrument and raise awareness about an important and personal issue. She knew she couldn't get through the many hours of grueling training unless there was a higher purpose and explains, "I wanted to offer this run to anyone who has had a fraught relationship with their food, their body and their heart and soul."

To find out if training triggered unhealthy eating disorder behaviors, read more.

Alanis said that marathon training did trigger some eating disorder type behaviors, but she knew there was no way she could undereat and maintain the high level of energy needed in order to run. So training for this marathon actually helped her find balance in how she fueled herself. This amazing singer was also aware of not exercising obsessively. She has an order of priorities now: Sleep first. Food second. Run third. Alanis said, "I don't have the first two nailed, I can't run. So it incentivized me to nurture the first two. When I run healthfully I feel empowered and kind. When I run obsessively I feel nervous, stressed out and disassociated."

Have any of you ever walked, biked, or run for a cause? Tell me about it in the comment section below.

Robert Comes Out of Hiding, Britney Covers Alanis, & Jon "Despises" Kate

PopSugarTV — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:15:43 -0700

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart leave a concert together in Vancouver Monday night, Britney Spears sings Alanis Morissette's breakup anthem, and Jay-Z tries to end Auto-Tune use while T-Pain promotes it!

Caption It: Which Caption Should Win?

BuzzSugar — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 07:30:52 -0700

Recently on Weeds, Alanis Morissette joined Justin Kirk for a conversation near a Ms. Pac-Man arcade game.

It's a funny photo, so thanks for all of your suggestions in this week's Caption It challenge! There can only be one winner, though, so here are the finalists:

"I bet you ten matzos you can't beat my top score!"
"No, you may not. MR. Pac-Man is in the kitchen."
"I oughta know what?"
"She doesn't love you but wants you to be her illegitimate son's daddy? Oh, that is SO just rain on your wedding day."

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Alanis Morissette Goes Vegan and Loses 20 Pounds

FitSugar — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:30:00 -0800

While many of us are just revving up our healthy New Year's resolutions, Alanis Morissette made her lifestyle overhaul months before the ball dropped. The unhealthy feeling she had from gaining weight and eating too many processed foods motivated her to make a major change, and Dr. Joel Fuhrman’s book Eat to Live gave her the tools to eat differently. Since converting to his recommended vegan diet in September, Alanis has lost 20 pounds. OK Magazine interviewed the slimmed-down singer, and here are the highlights.

On what made her gain weight: "A lot of salt and processed grains like bread. I was a sandwich person, and if I had rice, I would pack the salt on."
On why she wanted to find a new eating plan: "Longevity. I realized I want to live till I’m 120. There’s a lifestyle that I am now happily creating that can, as best as is possible, prevent most forms of cancer and other diseases."
On her workout routine: "When I’m out on tour, my shows are so physical that that really takes care of it. When I’m not on tour, I do between a half hour to an hour of light weights, running, biking, swimming, probably five times a week. I also love to kickbox and dance."

To see her answer when asked how it feels to be 20 pounds lighter, read more.

On how it feels to have lost 20 pounds: "I feel like a 12-year-old! I’m back to what I was born to be, at my best. I used to get out of bed in the morning and things were aching, and I just thought, this is what happens when you get into your 30s. But now I jump out of bed and have so much energy; I feel very alive. Even after a workout, I feel like if I rest a little bit I could go out dancing all night, so that’s exciting. I have no more aches and pains, and my allergies are gone, too."

Have you considered a vegan diet? Do you think you could handle the restrictions of no dairy or meat?

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Album Review: Alanis Morissette's Flavors of Entanglement

BuzzSugar — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:30:48 -0700

Most people own one Alanis Morissette album: Jagged Little Pill. For those of a certain age, it's an album that defined our teen angst and shouted to our lovers of yore a loud, angry "F You!"

Alanis went on to record more albums, and some were successful (Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie went platinum three times) while others were not (her last album So-Called Chaos peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart), but none were quite as beloved as Jagged.

Some critics have attributed the disappointment of Chaos to Alanis' "domestic bliss" at the time, which now appears to be over as a result of her broken engagement to Ryan Reynolds. I'd like to counter that her recent musical downfalls have occurred because she was the lead producer. With her new album, Flavors of Entanglement, Alanis lets someone else run the show, something she hasn't done since Jagged.

That someone is producer Guy Sigsworth, and he is a breath of fresh air. He takes Alanis in a new direction, closer to the sounds of other artists that he's produced including Imogen Heap, Bjork and Madonna ("What it Feels Like for a Girl"), while not leading Alanis too far astray. Thankfully, this is not a transition like Jewel's disastrous 0304, it's more of a graduation. What results is an Everything but the Girl-esque sound mixed with Morissette's always strong lyrics, which, when combined, result in her strongest album in more than a decade.

To read my initial thoughts of each of the tracks, read more.

"Citizen of the Planet": Good introduction to the album, starts quiet and slow, but then grows to a more rocking anthem. When it gets going, it sounds similar in tone to something from Evanescence.
"Underneath": This is the first single from the album. It's a safe, logical choice. While the song is smooth and pretty with a catchy chorus, I prefer the video. I'm looking forward to the next single.
"Straitjacket": The anger we all remember from Jagged returns. Alanis yells the F word and frequently quips "this sh#t's making me crazy." The anger is offset with an electro-pop '80s sound. Me likey.
"Versions of Violence": Starts as a slow and sensuous ballad that transitions into something you'd imagine Bjork rocking in her heyday. One of the best.
"Not as We": The first true ballad, where she sings about "starting over again." With the first four tracks so strong and upbeat, this one feels a little out of place. Not a bad song per se, but it would have made more sense at the end of the disc.
"In Praise of the Vulnerable Man": This would have been the better follow up to "Versions of Violence." Not quite a ballad, not quite an anthem, this pop-y ditty praises the brave, sexy, and yes, vulnerable man. Moving on.
"Moratorium": On first listen, "Moratorium," is one of my favorites on the album. And it's probably the least Alanis-y. It's a serious, but bubbly, electronic song that sounds like it could have been ripped from a Frou Frou album, a band that Sigsworth formed with Imogen Heap.
"Torch": Of all of the songs, "Torch" definitely has the the most heartbreaking lyrics. "I miss your smell, and your style, and your pure abiding way. Miss your approach to life, and your body in my bed." The words are coupled with moving guitar and string arrangements. If I weren't at work, this one might make me weepy. Might.
"Giggling Again for No Reason": Very Everything but the Girl. Nothing revolutionary, but it has a fun dance vibe.
"Tapes": This is where the album starts to come to a close. "Tapes" is a slower ballad where Alanis states that she's "someone easy to leave, even easier to forget." The music itself isn't quite as depressing, the chorus moves along happily.
"Incomplete": This is probably my least favorite song on the album. I don't know why, but the beginning reminds me a little of Madonna's "Hey You" (not a good thing!). I would have preferred "Tapes" or "Not as We" to close out the album.

Have you heard the new Alanis yet? If so, what do you think? If not, will you be making the purchase?

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Link Time! 5/22

BuzzSugar — Thu, 22 May 2008 14:04:46 -0700

MTV Movies Blog takes a look at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's new exhibit Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy.
Popwatch has an interview from Cannes with Mike Tyson and James Toback all about Toback's documentary Tyson.
Cinematical takes a look at the women of the Indiana Jones movies.
Curious about Alanis Morissette's latest song and music video? Head over to Stereogum to check it out.
GiveMeMyRemote has a first look at Chuck the Comic Book.
FilmExperience has intensely mixed feelings about the casting news that Jake Gyllenhaal will be portraying a Persian prince.
TV With MeeVee is deeply concerned with the upcoming season of Weeds. . . or maybe they're just paranoid.
FilmSchoolRejects lists their Ten Most Memorable Indiana Jones Moments. What are yours?

Alanis Exposes Her Potty Mouth and Some Cheese

GiggleSugar — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0700

Alanis Morissette disappeared there for a while, but reemerged with a shorter 'do and a sense of humor. Last April Fools' Day, she debuted her version of "My Humps" by the Black Eyed Peas. It made me cringe and chuckle all at once. Around the same time, Alanis made the following appearance on the Oxygen channel and went out of her way to put the *bleep*ing censors to the test. She ended up making a very curious point - we're quick to cover up a woman's chest on TV, but we'll zoom in on her "cottage cheese" without hesitation. That's a little ironic, don't ya think?

Buzz News Roundup, 12/17

BuzzSugar — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 13:30:59 -0800

Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien will return to the air Jan. 2. The Futon Critic has Conan's full statement along with Jay's take.
Meanwhile, David Letterman is working on a plan to bring his show back - writers and all, writes The Hollywood Reporter.
The release date for the Bryan Singer/Tom Cruise film Valkyrie has been pushed back from July 4 to October 2, Variety reports.
Jon Favreau and country music stars Tim McGraw and Dwight Yoakam are joining the cast of Four Christmases, which stars Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon, writes ComingSoon.
Billboard has new details on Alanis Morissette's new album, which will bring together folk, world, and experimental pop music.
The American Film Institute has named its top movies and TV shows of 2007, USA Today reports, including No Country for Old Men and Friday Night Lights.
NBC has set a February premiere date for Quarterlife, the online series it's re-purposing for TV, Zap2it reports.
According to Variety, Emmy Rossum will star in Dragonball, the movie based on the Japanese manga.

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Link Time! 11/1

BuzzSugar — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 14:28:42 -0700

SuperheroHype found a new image from the next Batman movie, The Dark Knight.
Cinematical found a hilariously groovy clip from an instructional video on how to breakdance - featuring a young Vin Deasel.
Rolling Stone's Rock & Roll Daily has details on what Alanis Morissette's up to these days, including a new album and the possibility of more parody songs.
Popwatch wants to know what the top ten viral videos of the year are.
Check out Will Arnett and Amy Poehler in a new Gap ad at Give Me My Remote.
FilmExperience explains why the kiss between George and Mary in It's a Wonderful Life is so well-done.
TV with MeeVee is loving The Simpsons video game.

ShockTilYouDrop is featuring a comic book companion piece to the upcoming Will Smith movie I Am Legend.
Lifeline Live has the details on a live Project Runway event in New York next week.
AquariumDrunkard is heading down to New Orleans for the 2007 Voodoo Fest.