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Sugar Bits - Amy Winehouse's Mother Writes Letter

PopSugar — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:32:33 -0800

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 weekend with $26 million, while Enchanted came in at number two, and This Christmas at third. $26 Million isn't too bad, except for the fact the film cost $180 million to make. - BuzzSugar
Ugly Betty's David Blue, who stars as Michael Urie's boyfriend, was mugged at gunpoint on Saturday in LA after leaving a wrap party for the show, but fortunately he was unharmed. That sounds ugly! - TMZ
Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough married Leigh Boniello in Orlando on Saturday, in front of his bandmates. Congrats to the happy couple! - OK! Magazine
Scott Baio married his longtime girlfriend Renee Sloan, on Saturday in LA. The two recently welcomed their first child together. Charles in Charge is officially off the market. - People

Golden Compass Tops the Box Office, Studio Still Disappointed

BuzzSugar — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 06:30:00 -0800

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 Christmas came in at No. 3. Fred Claus inched its way from sixth place to fourth this weekend, as audiences perhaps sought out more holiday-themed fare. Beowulf rounded out the top five with $4.4 million.

This upcoming weekend I predict the top films will be I Am Legend and Alvin and the Chipmunks, though it should also please many folks that Juno finally opens in more cinemas this weekend.

Photo courtesy of New Line

Sugar Bits - Enchanted Tops the Box Office Again

PopSugar — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 09:35:34 -0800

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 out to Denise and her family. - People
In an auction to benefit the Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Foundation, Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne sold items worth $800,000 from their former LA home, including a pair of Ozzy's skull-adorned sneakers ($2,625) and his old portable coffee mug ($1,625). Maybe we underestimated how much people still want a piece of their personal lives. - BBC
After settling his lawsuit against Kanye West just last week, Evel Knievel died Friday after struggling with ill health for years. Our thoughts are with the family of the legendary stuntman. - E! News
Ethan Hawke had appeared single but apparently he's been dating his children's former nanny for two years. At least he was courteous enough to wait until his relationship with Uma was over unlike a lot of other men. - Gatecrasher

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Box Office: Enchanted's Spell Is Long-Lasting

BuzzSugar — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 07:30:00 -0800

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 place.

This weekend I'll be curious to see if The Golden Compass succeeds in drawing the masses that New Line is so desperate to see. According to Variety, the studio held sneak preview screenings this past weekend, hoping to "boost interest in the film, which has been lagging in tracking, although awareness is high." Also opening this Friday is the romantic drama Atonement, starring James McAvoy and Keira Knightley.

Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Studios

Sugar Bits - Linda Hogan Files for Divorce

PopSugar — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 09:31:32 -0800

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 usual, family-friendly fare rules during the holiday season. - BuzzSugar
EW released their list of the year's top 25 entertainers with J. K. Rowling topping the list, followed by Valedictorians including George Clooney, Angelina Jolie, The Sopranos, and Will Smith. Let the year-end list making begin! - Entertainment Weekly
Superman star Brandon Routh married his longtime girlfriend Courtney Ford on Saturday. Congrats to the super couple! - ET Online
Jaime King married director Kyle Newman on Friday, who she met on the set of his movie Fanboys. Big weekend for celebrity weddings! - People
Negotiations between striking Broadway stagehands and producers have resumed, with both sides agreeing to a twelve hour break today in the process of agreeing on a fair labor deal. With the Hollywood Writers Guild back in negotiations today as well, things are finally looking up for all these strikes. - AP

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Box Office: Audiences Are Enchanted

BuzzSugar — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 06:30:00 -0800

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 place while Beowulf held steady at No. 3. The video game-inspired action flick Hitman opened at No. 4 and the animated Bee Movie continued to "bee" successful at No. 5. Meanwhile, The Coen Bros.' No Country for Old Men just barely edged out Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium for the No. 10 spot.

Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures

Rihanna Wants Great Food and Great Sex For Christmas!

PopSugarUK — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800

Following her stay in London this week, Rihanna arrived at LAX Airport yesterday in a cute and comfy outfit. She is the guest editor of MSN's music channel on Monday, and she's spoken with them about her plans for holiday season. When asked what she wants for Christmas, she replied: "some great food and some great sex"! You can watch the video of her interview after the jump, where she also talks about her family traditions and plans for this Christmas.

To watch Rihanna talk about wanting great sex and great food for Christmas, and to see more pictures of her arriving at LAX, just read more.

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Celebrities Launch Pantomime Season!

PopSugarUK — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:55:56 -0800

With a host of celebrities getting into their costumes to launch panto season yesterday, and the big lights switch on two weeks ago, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! We've already heard about Pamela Anderson's role as the Genie in Aladdin this year, so click through to see which parts all these other stars are playing.

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Fab Gift Guide: Party Girl

FabSugarUK — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:00:45 -0800

You've probably got one friend who you can always rely on to go out dancing. She'll be the one that's always up for hitting the town and the first on the dancefloor, she also probably already has an impressive party wardrobe. I know I have a friend like that, and I know she's not shy about wearing a few sequins!

This Christmas, why not embrace sequins with a fun accessory like these gold arm warmers (£16) or sequin ball earrings (£8). See below for some more party girl gift suggestions!

Christmas Comes Early to London With Premiere and Lights

PopSugarUK — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:08:23 -0800

Stars of A Christmas Carol Jim Carrey, Colin Firth and Bob Hoskins literally lit up London last night at the world premiere of the film, which they combined with turning on the capital's Christmas lights! They were joined by Jenny McCarthy in a Holiday season appropriate red coat, as well as The Saturdays and The X Factor contestants, who were more popular than the film stars! Olly Murs, Joe McElderry, Danyl Johnson, Jamie Archer, Lloyd Daniels and John and Edward Grimes looked smart in their suits, while Stacey Solomon and Lucie Jones looked lovely in their frocks: FabUK has the lowdown on how to copy Lucie's style.

Jim Carrey also switched on Oxford Street's Christmas lights with Jason Donovan, and Peter Andre, The Saturdays and Taio Cruz performed for the crowds. Over at Regent Street, Colin Firth turned on the lights while Oliver!'s Jodie Pregner, the Noisettes and Daniel Merriweather took to the stage. Bob Hoskins did the honours over at St Paul's Cathedral, and was joined on stage by Little Boots, Faryl Smith and Spandau Ballet. Andrea Bocelli then led crowds to try to break the record for the world's biggest carol singing event. What a fun evening! Check out more pictures of the premiere and the lights plus the trailer for the festive film after the jump.

To see the trailer for the movie plus LOADS more pictures from the premiere and lights switch on, including Taio Cruz, Daniel Merriweather, Andrea Bocelli, Shingai Shoniwa, Jodie Pregner, Spandau Ballet, Joe Calzaghe, Kristina Rihanoff, Phil Tufnell, Konnie Huq, Livia Giuggioli, Nicola McLean, Chantelle Houghton and Faryl Smith, just read more.

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Images include: Jenny McCarthy, Jim Carrey, Colin Firth, Olly Murs, Stacey Solomon, Joseph McElderry, Lucie Jones, Danyl Johnson, Jamie Archer, Lloyd Daniels, John Grimes, Edward Grimes, Peter Andre, Jason Donovan, The Saturdays, Taio Cruz, Daniel Merriweather, Andrea Bocelli, Shingai Shoniwa, Jodie Pregner, Bob Hoskins, Spandau Ballet, Faryl Smith, Joe Calzaghe, Kristina Rihanoff, Phil Tufnell, Konnie Huq, Little Boots, Nicola McLean, Chantelle Houghton, Livia Giuggioli, Faryl Smith

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