The Rise of Weight Watchers in the 1960s


Updated 05/15/12 12:25 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

History of Weight Watchers

This week on Mad Men's "Dark Shadows" episode, Weight Watchers serves as a type of therapy for Betty Francis, who can definitely use it. Boredom, jealousy, and insecurity dominate Betty's life as a 1960s housewife on her second marriage, and she's turned to bags of Bugles to pass the time. Now determined to lose the weight, the former model turns to a new diet plan gaining popularity with women Read more

What to TiVo: Saturday


Updated 05/12/12 12:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What's on TV For Saturday, May 12, 2012

8:00 Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End 8:00 CSI: Miami (repeat) 9:00 NCIS (repeat) 10:00 48 Hours Mystery (new) 6:30 NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup 8:00 Harry's Law (repeat) 9:00 The Firm (new) 10:00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (repeat) 11:29 Saturday Night Live (new, with host Will Ferrell and musical guest Usher) More TV to watch when you read more. Read more

Grey's Anatomy Rundown, "Migration"


Updated 05/11/12 5:06 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Grey's Anatomy "Migration" Recap

Usually it's the season finales of Grey's Anatomy that leave us in the lurch, but this week's episode has its very own jaw-dropping cliffhanger. As the residents scramble to figure out whether they will stay in Seattle or move on to greener pastures, every character on the show has something to ruminate on. The party line this week comes from Dr. Webber, who says, "Make sure your ringer's on," as Read more

The Poem That Inspired Mad Men's "Lady Lazarus"


Updated 05/14/12 10:48 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Lady Lazarus and Mad Men

Megan Draper sets out for a new life this week on Mad Men, as she quits her job at Sterling Cooper Draper Price to resurrect her acting career. As the title of the episode, "Lady Lazarus," suggests, our friends on Mad Men are adapting to new lives. Don lets Megan pursue her acting dream, but he's lost at work without her. Pete has morphed into the sad Don of the past, cheating on his wife and Read more

American Idol: Who Deserves to Get Cut This Week?


Updated 05/09/12 8:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

American Idol Top 5 Perform

The final five performed on American Idol this week and the contestants were all really digging the swinging '60s theme. Also digging it? The judges and the audience. We're so close to crowning the winner, but alas, there can only be one. Unfortunately, with all the dead weight gone, this means favorites are going to be sent home. On the plus side, the contestants are really pulling out all the Read more

Game of Thrones "The Ghost of Harrenhal": What We're Still Talking About


Updated 05/01/12 2:29 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Game of Thrones Recap "The Ghost of Harrenhal"

There's a major game-changer on this week's Game of Thrones, as the many kings of Westeros continue to prepare for the next battle. Melisandre's recent birth has some major consequences and even Bran becomes part of rallying the troops. Things also take an interesting turn for Arya, and Catelyn makes an unexpected alliance. Despite one major plot point, this episode isn't my favorite; it seems Read more

Rewind: Gearing Up For Summer Movie Season


Updated 04/21/12 3:10 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

Popular Movie and TV Stories From the Week of April 16, 2012

Summer movie season is almost here and we're celebrating with pictures of the hottest stars of the season. And with Summer just around the corner, we brushed up on concerts with a guide to the various upcoming music festivals. Behold: the Magic Mike trailer, otherwise known as the Channing Tatum and Matthew McConaughey stripper movie. And also known as the highlight of our month. In Hunger Read more

Jessica Hardy: "I'm on the Right Track For This Year"


Updated 04/20/12 11:48 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Swimmer Jessica Hardy on the 2012 Olympics

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Jessica Hardy Jessica will be blogging for espnW in the lead-up to this summer's London Olympics. Follow her journey on espnW.com Going through a moment of crisis transformed me, humbled me, and brought out what mattered most in my life. During my suspension from competing, I probably would have lost my spirit Read more

Shirtless Super Bowl Champ Eli Manning Hits Miami With Cute Girls


Updated 04/07/12 7:59 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Eli Manning Shirtless Pictures With Baby and Wife in Miami

Eli Manning showed off his Super Bowl-winning physique with a shirtless dip in the pool at his Miami hotel on Monday. The 31-year-old star quarterback is in Florida enjoying a getaway with wife Abby and daughter Ava. Eli was adorable playing with Ava in the water at the pool and in the ocean alongside some friends. Eli even gave his 11-month-old baby a ride on his shoulders. He's coming off a Read more

Mad Men's 5 Maddest Moments: "Tea Leaves"


Updated 04/02/12 12:27 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Mad Men Recap, "Tea Leaves"

On this week's episode of Mad Men, Betty's back — and in an, um, "big" way. Thanks to January Jones's real-life pregnancy, Mrs. Francis has packed on a few pounds after what appears to be more than one afternoon spent on the couch with a box of Bugles. Things take a dramatic turn when Betty's mother-in-law advises a trip to the doctor, and he finds a tumor in her throat. As Betty contemplates Read more