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Play Battle of the Books - For a Chance to Win $1,000!

TresSugar — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:22 -0800

In TrèsSugar's Battle of the Books faceoff, we've pitted some of the most influential books against each other. Pick which one you'd rather read, and we'll find out what's top shelf.

Finding titles to add to your holiday reading list not incentive enough? We'll be giving away a $1,000 grand prize each month - you must be logged in, and you'll be entered once every time you play. (Check out the official rules here.) What are you waiting for? Get choosy.

Have You Ever Kept a Health Problem Secret Like TLC's T-Boz

FitSugar — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:55 -0800

Tionne Watkins is better known to most as T-Boz, and a member of the former girl group TLC. Watkins has been extremely open about the fact that she lives with sickle cell anemia, but I was shocked to hear that she secretly battled a deadly brain tumor that led to a risky surgery.

Watkins discovered the grapefruit-size tumor in 2006 and faced the frustrating challenge of trying to find a doctor who would operate on her. Most doctors refused because of the complications her sickle cell anemia posed, namely lung and heart failure. The tumor was not cancerous, but it was tied to the vestibular nerve which affects balance, facial movements, and hearing.

To learn more about her condition, keep reading.

Buzz Battle: What Is the Scariest Movie Ever?

BuzzSugar — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:30:00 -0700

We're almost at the end of our long battle to determine the Scariest Movie of All Time. The two movies left standing are definitely among the classics of the horror genre: The Exorcist and The Shining. We've heard some pretty heavy arguments for each side, (particularly from my girl Fab, a horror aficionado who is on team Shining all the way) - and even the Buzz editors stand as a team divided. In today's Buzz battle, we'll give you our arguments on why each movie deserves the ultimate title.

Editor S will support The Shining while Editor B will make a case for The Exorcist. Don't forget to make your own pick after reading our arguments!

Editor S: As someone's who's long been a chicken about watching scary movies, I tend to get freaked out by a horror flick, and then eventually get over it. I have never gotten over The Shining. It's scary because it's more disturbing than anything; it's not a supernatural story like The Exorcist that you can choose not to believe in; cabin fever could realistically happen to someone - someone you know.
Editor B rebuttal: I will admit that I do think The Shining is terrifying, but it didn't haunt me the way The Exorcist does. That face? That voice? The imagery of a girl crabwalking backwards down the stairs is imprinted in my brain! You can't unsee that kinda stuff, though I wish I could. And cabin fever may be real, but The Exorcist left me believing that maybe possession is real too.

To see the rest of the arguments, just read more.

Editor S: The Shining has just about every horrific horror film element you can think of: gore, psychological disintegration, cabin fever, possession; but none of them define the movie. It's such a complex, well done film with great acting and directing. While there are a few shocks, some of the scariest moments of the movie are the quietest, like when you gaze down an empty hall, see Jack at his desk, working, or discover what's been typed on Jack's typewriter over and over again with his wife. Because the terror is so simmering and pervasive in the movie, there's no time you can stop stressing out, no calm scenes in between the madness.
Editor B rebuttal: The Exorcist has all the elements that make horror films fun and terrifying at the same time. Monstrous images? Check. Creepy child? Check. Excessive amounts of bodily fluids (hello, green bile)? Check. Not to mention the over-the-top campiness, suspenseful moments, and perhaps the scariest theme music of all time. Oh, and levitation. Talk about being stressed out - just when you think there's a safe moment, a vision of the devil flashes across the scene, trying to brainwash us all.
Editor S closing argument: With most scary movies, you can become desensitized to a gory murder scene, tell yourself it's just a movie, but that doesn't work with The Shining. It stays with you more; even as great an actor as Jack Nicholson is, I'll never not see him wielding an axe at his terrified wife. And I'm also irrationally scared of empty hotels.
Editor B: The Exorcist is the kind of movie that you can watch at 10:30 in the morning, surrounded by friends and family, and still be scared to your core. (Ever had a daymare? This is the fast track to get you there). Jack Nicholson went on to find fame with other films, but nobody could ever look at Linda Blair again without envisioning her head turning all the way around.

So, which movie has your vote?

John Mayer's "Who Says" - Love It or Leave It?

PopSugar — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:00:26 -0700

John Mayer has been hard at work, as promised, for the last few months on his upcoming album, Battle Studies. He's debuted new songs before, but last night he released what he says is his first single. The chorus includes the lyrics, "Who says I can't get stoned," and apparently he's performed it live a few times. So tell us what you think - love it or leave it?

Play Battle of the Books - For a Chance to Win $1,000!

TresSugar — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:53:36 -0700

In TrèsSugar's Battle of the Books faceoff, we've pitted some of the most influential books against each other. Pick which one you'd rather read, and we'll find out what's top shelf.

Finding titles to add to your Fall reading list not incentive enough? We'll be giving away a $1,000 grand prize each month - you must be logged in, and you'll be entered once every time you play. (Check out the official rules here.) What are you waiting for? Get choosy!

Play Battle of the Books and Win Big Bucks

TresSugar — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:30:44 -0700

In TrèsSugar's Battle of the Books faceoff, we've pitted some of the most influential books against each other. Pick which one you'd rather read, and we'll find out what's top shelf.

Battle of the Versace: Ricci vs. Versace

FabSugar — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:40:22 -0700

It's one thing to battle it out with other gorgeous women in one of the sexiest designers of today. It's another to battle it out with the woman who designed said sexy clothes. Leave it to vixen Christina Ricci to wear an embellished body-hugging atelier Versace to the Whitney Museum American Art Gala. However, Donatella herself wore a slippery, shiny floor-grazing gown - also nice and tight. As well, these dresses are sultry neutrals. Who rules her Versace here?

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Battle of the Chanel: Lohan vs. Larter

FabSugar — Mon, 21 May 2007 03:13:33 -0700

Our last Chanel battle is a battle of bodacious blondes. Lindsay looks like a Chanel poster girl with her confidence, bubble hem and bad ass Chanel glovies. Ali looks sexy and sophisticated in her body-hugging high-waisted black skirt and layered necklaces. I can't decide so please do it for me! Who will win the final battle of the Chanel?!

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Battle of the D&G: Saldana vs. Stroup

FabSugar — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:28:40 -0800

Next up for your voting pleasure are actresses Zoe Saldana and Jessica Stroup. Zoe decided to give her legs some breathing room by wearing a modern patchwork mini dress. She threw on a bangle, earrings, a clutch, and black pumps to complete the look. Adversely, Jessica covered up her legs in a brown and black D&G maxi dress. Check out the cascading ruffles down the middle. It's a toughie but who wins this D&G battle?

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Battle of the D&G: Hilton vs. Shelton

FabSugar — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:13:45 -0800

It was a battle of gold hued D&G dresses for Nicky and Marley at last night's D&G store opening on Robertson in LA. Nicky opted for a super girlie frothy bustier and nude open toe Louboutins. Marley va va voomed in a metallic tiered gown and draped chain necklaces. Both blondes looked lovely in their golden numbers, but who gets the gold?

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