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Buzz-Worthy Video: New Jersey Real Housewives on Mercy!

BuzzSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:30:10 -0800

Medical drama Mercy isn't on the top of my TiVo lineup, but the show did well enough to score a full season, and it landed squarely on my radar when it was announced that the ladies of The Real Housewives of New Jersey (a highly guilty pleasure of mine) were going to guest on an episode.

So without further ado, here's a clip from tonight's episode, "Not That Kind of Girl." Theresa and Jacqueline play the meddling BFFs to a woman who's confronting Chloe about sleeping with her husband. The Jersey stereotypes that made the reality show a hit are here in full force - there's plenty of name-calling, spray tan references, and a little fun made of the housewives' non-working lives. It's pretty entertaining, even if you've seen neither show.

Check it out when you read more.

Photo and videos courtesy of NBC

PetSugar's Street Team: Moochie & Co. Mud Puppies Collar

Pet Community — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:05:54 -0800

This post comes to us from the Street Team group from member kitkatherine.

I've tried three different collars and two harnesses before settling into this, a pink nylon one with a plastic clip buckle, a green leather one from the AKC with the clip buckle, and a red leather belt type collar. None of them held up. The pink one was ragged and tearing easily, the green leather one slipped loose so easily that she could slip out of it after minutes, and she pulled the rivets out of the leather collar from pulling so hard.

Get the product information and the rest of the review when you .

We tried an "easy lead" harness - but instead of encouraging not to pull it ended up being more of a hassle and harming her. She had an orange harness that is good for runs, but you can't keep a harness on forever and a collar is more practical. We needed something for when she goes outside to do her stuff and general stuff. We didn't want it to slip or break easily. This is the perfect thing - it's so incredibly adorable (all their collars are) and the nylon is durable. The plastic grips into the nylon to prevent slipping. We get a lot of compliments on the collar and leash - it's stylish - but it's also affordable and durable.

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Video of the Day: Weezer's "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To"

BuzzSugar — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:00:21 -0700

I questioned the substance of Weezer's single "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To" off their upcoming album Raditude when I heard it a couple months ago, but the video is the kind that actually makes me like the song more.

I'm crediting the video's director, Marc Webb, who helmed (500) Days of Summer, for the retro-hip look. It's set in a '50s-ish town called "Weezerville" with tons of Americana touches, like a barber shop and plenty of era-appropriate costumes.

Watch the video and see if you don't enjoy "If You're Wondering . . ." just a little bit more. Oh, and if you ever had a crush on Rivers (I know I'm guilty), this clip might bring those old familiar feelings back. To see all the fun, just read more.

Introducing TwilightSugar and a Hot DvF Bag Giveaway to Celebrate!

Molly — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:00:20 -0700

With less than a month to go before the premiere of New Moon we here at the PopSugar Network have fully caught the Twilight fever! We've got everything covered from Halloween costumes inspired by the Volturi, to our favorite Twilight-related products to gadgets that remind us of our favorite vampires. Of course, we're also up to the minute with all the newest photos and clips from the movie as well as pictures of Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner and the rest of the cast. Finally - we have your one stop shop for everything Twilight related leading up to the release of New Moon - TwilightSugar.com! To kick it off, we're giving away this sexy DvF bag, all you have to do to enter is make sure you are logged in and take our trivia quiz! Plus, don't miss our brand new Twilight faceoff. Have fun exploring TwilightSugar and we'll be updating all the time!

Buzz Battle: Are Spoilers Ruining New Moon?

BuzzSugar — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:30:53 -0700

With exactly one month to go until the much-anticipated (to say the very least) premiere of New Moon, the folks at Summit are still getting the Twi-hards' tongues wagging with a new clip aired last night and this latest batch of stills from the movie. But has too much of the movie been revealed - both for those who never read the book and for those who did but still want to be surprised by the visual interpretation?

In today's Buzz Battle, editors S and B square off about whether or not the spoilers are already ruining the yet-to-be released movie.

Editor B: For my opening remarks, I will admit that I'm enjoying all the new footage. I'm always on the hunt for a hot new RPattz photo for my desktop background, and as someone who didn't know much about the Twilight saga this time last year, I've become a full-fledged fan. But like any TV or movie spoilers, the fun of the anticipation is never worth it if expectations are too high. I don't want to walk out of the theater saying, "Man, that was a boring and anticlimactic 2 hours, but the 12 months of hype leading up to it sure was exciting."

To see Editor S's retort and additional arguments, plus more photos just read more.

Editor S: I read the book New Moon over a year ago, so nothing can be spoiled for me. In fact, I'm kind of inspired to re-read the book since I don't remember everything I'm seeing in these new photos. My point is that the audience of New Moon will largely be made up of readers who are looking for a loyal scene-by-scene mirror of the book, so the clips are exciting reminders of what happened in those pages. And if you haven't read the book? A) It's not a spoiler if it's in the book, and B) There are still 30 days to read up.
Editor B: Back at Comic-Con, I felt like it was a very special privilege to see the shirtless Edward scene in all its glory, and I totally didn't expect that part to make it to the movie's preview. But there it was: the climax of the book played out in the trailer. I understand that the folks at Summit are catering to pre-ordained fans of the series, but couldn't they have kept the most intense scene of the movie a secret for the select few who don't know exactly what's going to happen? Part of the fun of the books is not knowing how or why Edward and Bella are reunited.
Editor S: In this age of the Internet and blogging, there's no way to avoid anything that gets leaked. That said, for those who haven't read the books, it's a brilliant ploy to show Robert Pattinson shirtless. I'll say it again: Robert. Pattinson. Shirtless.
Editor B closing argument: While I don't deny that the spoilers are helping to generate excitement and buzz, I fear that I'm being set up for disappointment. I just hope that New Moon has some quality entertainment to fill the scenes we've already seen - because otherwise we're all just victims of a publicity stunt.
Editor S closing argument: The book version of New Moon is 563 pages. That's a lot of ground to cover, and we have plenty left to still see. Worst case scenario? Everything's out there in the open right now. You know you'll still be sitting next to me opening night, Editor B, your skittles and popcorn in hand, a big fat smile on your face.

So whose side are you on? Are you loving the footage or has too much been revealed? To talk about the film even more, head over to the Twilight Movies group in the Buzz Community.

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Fall Style: Crafting a Fall Landscape With an Old Frame

CasaSugar — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:30:42 -0700

Have you been hanging on to a pretty frame that's missing glass? Not sure what to do about it? Well, take a cue from crafty lady Disney and create a three-dimensional picture with it.

Disney writes, "I've had this gorgeous black frame with no glass for a long time, and I finally thought of something to do with it! My dining room wall has a bird theme, and as I was about to clip the hanging wire off this frame, I thought "Hey, it kind of looks like a telephone wire! Just needs birds!"

Disney cut out crows from craft paper, and attached them to the wire. Then, she hot glued twigs from her yard to create trees.

This is such a smart re-use of a glass-less picture frame, and so fun for Fall decorating. It would be a great art project to try with your crafty friends or your children, and an unusual way to add some Fall or Halloween charm to your home. What a great project!

Gear Review: Kahuna Long Board With Big Stick

FitSugar — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:00:46 -0700

If you are looking to keep the surf of Summer alive in your landlocked life, you might want to try a dry version of stand-up paddling (SUP). Riding a long skateboard by Kahuna Creations while paddling yourself about with a Big Stick is the skating version of the popular water sport. As you can see, Matthew McConaughey is a fan of skate paddling; I would say I am too, but I'm not quite proficient enough at stopping yet to really claim to be a fan.

The Kahuna boards are beautiful - I tried the 45-inch Haka Pua ($169) - as are the Big Sticks ($89). To see how it feels to use them, just read more.

I had fun paddling up and down my street. Not only is it an upper body workout, but the motion gets your heart rate up too. As someone who is accident-prone with no prior skateboarding experience, it just doesn't feel all that safe - hence the helmet. Falling into water while SUPing is much less daunting than wiping out on asphalt. I found stopping and steering difficult, but feel these skills would come with practice. And skate paddling is fun, so practicing to gain skills would be a good time.

Here are a few more detailed shots of the board and stick.

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Check out this video clip of two dudes who know how to work the Big Stick.

Free Video Workouts From Women's Health

FitSugar — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:47:19 -0700

In these tight times, anything that's free is a major plus in my book. So if you're looking for workout routines you can download that won't cost a dime, Women's Health has got you covered.

They offer downloadable video workouts that you can put on your computer or portable media player, so you can exercise at home or at the gym. Right now they're offering two workouts:

The instructions are clear, and the video demonstrations are easy to follow. Many of the exercises were new to me, so these two workouts were fun and very effective.

To see a video clip of the 20-Minute Abs routine, read more.

DVD Review: Nia Unplugged

FitSugar — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:00:52 -0700

If you're into dance, yoga, and martial arts, then Nia is right up your alley. If you can't get to a class, then check out Nia Unplugged ($15). I have to say I enjoyed the video much more than my first Nia class because this type of movement requires complete openness and the ability to let yourself go. It's much easier to flail your arms and yell "yes!" in the privacy of your own home, than with complete strangers in a class setting.

The live drumming in the video is amazing. It reminded me of the African dance classes I've taken. The deep, soulful beats inspire you to dance, and the instructors encourage you to move however your body feels it should. I also loved that this was basically a video of a live class, so you can feel the energy of the group, and be inspired by how everyone moves in their own creative ways. Everyone just seems so happy and into it, and it really motivated me to move more freely.

Not only is Nia an excellent cardio workout because you end up moving every part of your body in just about every direction, but it's also a way to express yourself through your body, so it's fun and a wonderful emotional release. After getting over feeling silly and embarrassed to be moving my body so expressively, I felt happy, confident, and stress-free during and after the video. If you're looking for something different when it comes to being active, I'd definitely check out this video.

See a clip of Nia Unplugged when you read more.

Introducing the TrèsSugar Community!

TresSugar — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:00:00 -0700

We are so excited to unveil our shiny new TrèsSugar Community which is centered around all your favorite topics from sex and dating advice to the day's most popular video clips or news stories. Our new community will allow you to start your very own groups, participate in other member's groups, meet new friends that share your interests, and maybe even be featured on our site! We have made it easier than ever before to create and share content with your TrèsSugar friends, so check it out and start having fun.

The TrèsSugar Community features all the groups that you have already made incredibly popular like Lame Ass Polls and Group Therapy. And while all Group Therapy posts are anonymous, you don't need to join the group to pose a question. You can find more information on how to post a group therapy here. In addition to all the great groups already started, we'll be creating new ones all about our favorite topics!

For those of you that already have an account, you can get started right away. For those who don't, you can browse the TrèsSugar Community without an account, but to really dive in, register here.

Looking for your unreads? They have gotten an upgrade too and can be found here. Your new profile features all of your content as well as a link to your very own OnSugar blog. If you have any questions or problems you can ask me, check out our Community Help Group, or send a private message to our Community Manager.

We're so excited to share our new community with you - check it out now!