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Album Stream: Mandy Moore's Wild Hope

BuzzSugar — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:44:47 PDT

Judging by the cover art for her new album, Wild Hope, you might surmise that Mandy Moore has transformed herself from teen pop-sensation into grown-up dream-folk girl - and you would be right. On the new album, which hits stores today and which you can now stream at AOL Music, Moore maintains the accessibility of her more bubbly hits while showing off heightened gravitas and a great voice.

Wild Hope uses elements of country rock and folksy ballads, complete with sparse piano, steel guitar, regal strings, and contributions from musicians like Rachael Yamagata. But the songwriting still fits snugly into the realm of pop, which I think is pretty cool. Maybe Moore can help expand the musical horizons of the fans who've been with her since the beginning. Give it a listen and tell me what you think.

Mandy's Stock is on the Rise

PopSugar — Tue, 08 May 2007 13:37:27 PDT

Mandy was looking super cute as usual when she stopped by TRL this week to promote her new album, Wild Hope. Mandy's career is really on the up and up, there was even a rumor this week that she was going to replace Kirsten in Spider-Man 4! Mandy says, however, that's just not true, "It's some rampant internet rumour but I would never do it because Kirsten, it's her part and she's done such a great job with it. How can you fill those shoes? I wouldn't go anywhere near that." While we can actually see Mandy filling those shoes pretty well, we'll just be happy with her new album for now. She's just released her first music video, for Extraordinary, and while it's a little bit boring, the song is pretty cute!

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Could Heidi and Seal Ever Reconcile?

Lauren Turner — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:50:58 PST

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Will You Watch the Dance Moms Spinoff?

Natasha Dantzig — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:15:34 PST

Welcome to Miami! Like most reality shows, the runaway ratings hit Dance Moms on Lifetime has seen its share of drama. The original follows instructor Abby Lee Miller, the girls' fiercely competitive instructor, as she tells it like it is - little girls' and their mothers' feelings notwithstanding. Like its predecessor, Toddlers and Tiaras, Dance Moms has proven to be as much about the conflicts and personalities of the don't-call-them-stage-moms stage moms as it is about actual dance (hence the title).

Much of show's controversy has centered on Miller's very demanding teaching style. She is very up front about the fact that she does not baby these girls and expects complete and utter focus and determination - bellyaches, schoolwork, and other kid stuff is irrelevant in her world. Berating both mother and child is a part of the job.

The spinoff takes the wildly successful franchise down South, to the slightly more TV-friendly locale of Miami, FL - the original is filmed in Pittsburgh, PA - to follow two new teachers and a new crop of eager pupils. Maybe the warmer climate will mean a mellower crowd? Let's hope not: that wouldn't make for very good TV now, would it?

Will you tune in for Dance Moms: Miami?

Source: Lifetime

7 Types of New Year's Eve Kisses

Anna Monette Roberts — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 04:00:56 PST

New Year's Eve kisses can be hot and passionate, sweet and loving, or a complete disaster. You never know what to expect when you lock lips with someone new, which can be part of the thrill or part of the funny story to tell your girl friends the next day. Here's a quick rundown of seven kisses you might receive on New Year's Eve.

A friend: Whether there is mutual, pent-up attraction or it catches you completely off guard, this kiss could be the key to knowing if you and your friend should take things to the next level (or if you should keep things platonic).
A crush: If you've been eyeing someone for a while, now's the time to see if this lucky crush locks eyes (and lips) with you when the clock strikes.
A random: It can be a hit or miss with a stranger, but avoid going for someone totally inebriated. There is a difference between a wild kiss and a vacuum.

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Merry Christmas!

BellaSugar — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 02:01:10 PST

From San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Deep South, and the Midwest, our team wishes you a merry Christmas! Here's hoping you enjoy laughter, connection, and maybe - no, definitely - some gingerbread men. If you find yourself scrambling to pull together a few more gifts, consider going for a drugstore goodie basket, an electronic gift card, or another idea from our last-minute gift guide. And if a regifting party is in your near future, don't miss our white elephant gift suggestions, which include some wild gifts like bacon bar soap and mullet lip balm. Most importantly of all, if you enjoy a few too many eggnogs, help your skin recover from over-boozing. Enjoy the holiday, have fun, and be safe!

Young Adult: Charlize Theron Ain't No Judy Blume

Shannon Vestal — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:05:00 PST

Growing up is hard to do, especially if you're a delusional, malicious shrew who's stuck in the past. That sums up Charlize Theron's Young Adult character Mavis Gary, a woman who lives in Minneapolis and has a career writing novels aimed at adolescent girls. Her world of hard drinking and sleeping in is disrupted when she gets an announcement from her high school boyfriend Buddy (Patrick Wilson) that his wife has had a baby. Mavis interprets it as a message that he's still in love with her, and she disdainfully heads back to her quiet Minnesota hometown to win him back. It's a journey that makes you cringe every step of the way, but Theron is so delightfully nasty that she makes the film sharply funny, even if it's also brutally uncomfortable.

Screenwriter Diablo Cody and director Jason Reitman are behind the dark comedy, who teamed up previously for Juno, which found humor in the tough situation of their straight-talking female lead. Young Adult may have a sharp-tongued heroine in common, but that's where the similarities end. To find out why else I liked Young Adult, just keep reading.

After Two Years Off Shelves, Prescriptives Is Back

Miriam Lacey — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:32:30 PST

Rejoice, Prescriptives fans: your favorite brand is back after a two-year absence from department stores. To obtain the brand's excellent concealer and even Calyx, its cult-favorite fragrance, all you now need do is brave the wilds of the Internet.

Like Shu Uemura before it, Prescriptives has gone online-only, an increasingly popular solution for companies with loyal followings but small US market sales. The most obvious drawback is that the brand's signature service, Custom Blend, is only available to those who already had their color profile done before Prescriptives left stores. If you haven't got your color profile online, though, don't lose hope. You could always buy a couple of bottles of foundation and re-create it at home.

Happy Birthday, Tina Turner! See Her 8 Sexiest and Leggiest Moments

Marisa Tom — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 08:16:04 PST

Today marks Tina Turner's 72nd birthday, and boy, does she know how to move and shake it! When we think rock star royalty, there's no one quite like this stylish diva. From "What's Love Got to Do With It" to her epic Grammys duet with Beyoncé, Tina's microminiskirts, bedazzled minidresses, frayed Levi's jackets, formfitting metallics, and all-black leather getups have showcased one of her finest features - besides her rockin' pipes, of course - and that's her gorgeous gams. To say she's got a leg up on us would be an understatement; her signature wild hair, nonstop dancing, and edgy yet feminine style go hand in hand with her sparkly, sky-high hems. But what do we love most about this talented performer? She's the epitome of 72 years young, and we hope to look half as good (and just as leggy) as her. In honor of Tina's birthday, we're rollin' rollin' down the (memory) river - take a look back at eight of her sexiest and leggiest moments.

Find Out What's on Britney Spears' Holiday Shopping List!

Mackenzie Wagoner — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:30:06 PST