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Rihanna and Chris's Love Is More Than Bone Deep

PopSugar — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:00:13 PDT

After a weekend of VMA and Fashion Rocks fun, Chris Brown shifted gears from music to movies and got to work on the set of Bone Deep in LA. His girl Rihanna was right there to keep him company on his lunch break. She looked sleek in all black from her hair right down to that hot BlackBerry Bold in her hand. After performing at both big events this weekend, Rih was probably happy to sit back, relax, and settle in with her stack of magazines to watch Chris work.

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Go Deep Into Your Forward Bend

Jenny Sugar — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:10:41 PST

If you run, bike, ski, or sit at a desk all day, chances are your hamstrings are screaming for some attention. Get on the floor and give them what they crave - a seated forward bend. This pose looks simple enough, but here are some ways to increase that deep stretch in the backs of your legs.

Before folding forward, sit with your legs straight out in front of you. Take your right fingertips and pull the flesh of your glute up and away from the sit bone. Repeat on the: left hand moves left cheek. Moving the cushioning of your seat out of the way helps target your hamstrings more effectively in the stretch.
While still sitting upright, increase the stretch in the backs of your legs even further by gently pressing the backs of your knees into the floor. Flex your feet to also engage your calves and shins, but do keep your heels on the floor so you don't hyperextend your knees.
Actively roll both thighs inward, creating a more grounded base for your hips to hinge from. This action in the thighs also help keep the feet flat, as the pinky toe side of the foot has a tendency to curl away from you.

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13 Foods For Freaky Friday

YumSugar — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:55:19 PST

In honor of Freaky Friday (today's Friday the 13th!), I thought I'd pull together a list of 13 freaky foods. Even if you don't have triskaidekaphobia (the fear of the number 13), you may be afraid of some of the things on this list. I know there are a bunch of other freaky things out there (how about almost anything Andrew Zimmern eats on his show?), so if you think something's missing, we want to hear it.

#13: Bubble Tea
I personally love this stuff; however, I've known quite a few folks who are freaked out by the tapioca inside of the tea. Come to think of it, I know a lot of people freaked out by tapioca in general . . .
#12: Squid ink pasta
I don't have a problem with this lovely pasta dyed with squid ink, but some find eating black pasta to be just a bit too freaky.
Keep reading to see more freaky foods perfect for Friday the 13th.

Check Out the 2012 People's Choice Nominations Before the Show Airs Tonight!

Becky Kirsch — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:02:20 PST

The People's Choice Awards are tonight, so now's your chance to get a good look at who's up for the trophies. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 is dominating the movie categories, especially since there was no Twilight film eligible for this year's awards (though Taylor Lautner and Robert Pattinson still earned nods because they appeared in other movies). Vampires are still big at the PCAs, at least for the TV categories - The Vampire Diaries and its stars are all over this list. On the subject of the small screen, the awards have brought in another distinction for television: network shows and cable series are now separated (and fan favorite Game of Thrones pops up for its first season).

You'll be able to watch the results when the show airs tonight, and remember: we are LIVE from the red carpet and backstage throughout the show! The live show starts at 5 p.m. PST/ 8 p.m. EST, and you can watch us here.

To get the full list of nominations, just keep reading.

Know Your Techniques: Oven-Roasting

Susannah Chen — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:47:13 PST

If one of your culinary resolutions this year has been to get more acquainted with basic skills in the kitchen, we've got the lowdown on a number of essential cooking techniques that are important to know. One of our favorite cooking methods is roasting. When done correctly, the technique truly coaxes more flavor out of foods - and employing the help of the oven is a surefire way to keep your hearth warm during the colder months as well.

Oven-roasting involves little more than dry heat, and is ideal for just about any type of whole food, from large cuts of meat and whole fish to fruits, vegetables, and seeds. Find out more - including how to roast any fruit or vegetable - when you keep reading.

Do You Need to Sleep More Than Normal?

Leta Shy — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:33:53 PST

We all know that most of us aren't getting enough sleep to meet that magic seven to nine hours a night, but that doesn't mean that we all fit into a sleep formula. Everyone's sleep requirements differ, so if you ever feel guilty for being that person who just can't function on less than an ample amount of sleep, don't worry, you're not alone: some people are just genetically predisposed to need more sleep than others. In fact, for those people, getting less than the right amount can lead to infections or other illnesses.

Besides genetics, the amount of sleep you need can all boil down to quality. Studies have found that those who don't get enough quality sleep are more apt to experience high blood pressure, and lack of deep sleep means your muscles and bones aren't able to fully repair themselves.

So whether it's because your neighbors just won't stay quiet during the wee hours or because it's coded in your genes, tell us: do you feel like you need more sleep than what's considered normal?

Q&A: Kristen Stewart's Breaking Dawn Makeup Artist

Jaime Richards — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:39:30 PST

The wedding scene in Breaking Dawn Part 1 is enchanting, and Bella Swan's bridal makeup is one of the most flattering wedding palettes we've seen in recent history. Kristen Stewart's makeup artist for the film, Stacey Panepinto, gives us tips on how to get Bella's exact look, along with a glimpse at what it was like to work behind the scenes of the latest Twilight installment. See it all when you read more.

21 Perfect Pizzas From Coast to Coast

YumSugar — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 03:38:00 PDT

Call it a 21-pie salute to the best pizzas our country has to offer. In honor of National Pizza Month, we've teamed up with our expert taste testers in NYC, Chicago, LA, and San Francisco to pinpoint our 21 favorite pizza places in four major cities. Read on, then eat up.

YumSugar's Top 5 Pizzas

Motorino: New York's East Village is lucky to have this neighborhood spot, which makes a memorable, chewy-blistery crust (pictured above). Try the brussels sprouts and smoked pancetta pizza.
Pizzeria Mozza: The luscious toppings and creative flavor combinations at Mario Batali's Los Angeles pizza outpost will leave any pie lover hankering for more.
Gino's East: Chicago's deep-dish pizza wouldn't be what it is without the precedent of Gino's East. Do as a Chicagoan would do: order a pie with an entire layer of the joint's famous sausage.
Pizzeria Delfina: San Francisco's favorite neighborhood pizza house makes solid pies across the board, but the panna pizza - with sweet-tart tomato sauce, cream, basil, and thin shavings of parmigiano - will change your life.
Grimaldi's: There's a perpetual line around the block at this Brooklyn institution, and for good reason. Don't pass up an opportunity to try a classic New York slice, made in a historic coal-burning brick oven.

Check out 20 more favorites from New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, after the jump.

Zac Posen Spring 2012

Hannah Weil — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:27:13 PDT

Zac Posen made his return to New York Fashion Week with a hefty dose of drama and intrigue. Floor-sweeping gowns are Zac's specialty, but this season he's outdone himself, offering up impeccable tailoring, sexy corsets and boning, and lots of Old Hollywood glamour. Plunging necklines were equally matched by fishtail skirts, and ample textural details delivered high-impact silhouettes on every look, while Posen stuck to deep reds, blues, black - and then surprised with a pop of lively green. It's a collection begging to be worn on the red carpet. Just click through to see all the looks.

Trends: Old Hollywood glamour, fishtail silhouettes, sheer, tulle, deep necklines.
Colors: Black, white, red, blues, and a splash of green.
Key Piece: Sheer, embellished cap-sleeved bustier gown; knee-length gray-blue cocktail dress with textural embellishment and ample decolletage.
Accessories: Charlotte Olympia ankle-strap stilettos, round and cat-eye sunglasses, sparkly box clutches from Judith Leiber, and Elizabeth Cole's decadent jewels.
Who Would Wear It: Glamourous types with a taste for the dramatic and the ultra-feminine; Christina Ricci and Charlize Theron.

It's About Quality, Not Just Quantity: How to Get Enough Deep Sleep

Leta Shy — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:59:38 PDT

Lack of sleep leads to many things, but it's not just the quantity that matters. New research shows that it's the quality of the type of sleep as well. Not getting enough deep sleep won't just have you reaching for a second cup of coffee the next day - lack of quality sleep can also lead to high blood pressure.

The study found that over almost four years, the men studied who had the highest risk for developing hypertension were the ones who spent the lowest time in deep sleep.

It's not just heart health that's affected. Deep sleep, also known as the slow-wave, non-REM stage of sleep that can last for about 90 minutes to two hours, is essential in helping our bodies repair and regenerate themselves - we build muscle and bone during this part of our sleep cycle.

Not getting enough quality Zs? Read on for some suggestions on how to make sure you get enough deep sleep.