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Kate Heads to the Salon Before Getting Dressed to the Nines

PopSugar — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800

Kate Hudson made a low-key trip the hair salon yesterday after a busy weekend of honoring heroes and attending award shows. Kate looked relaxed in her casual sportswear after her dress got a lot of attention at the American Music Awards on Sunday. Kate seemed to have a little trouble staying covered by her Versace number -styled by Rachel Zoe- as she and Nicole Kidman introduced their Nine costar Fergie and The Black Eyed Peas. Unfazed by the possible slip Kate headed backstage where she cozied up to an awaiting A-Rod before he was off to join the fun at the Lakers game.

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David Celebrates With the Kids During His Sporting Weekend

PopSugarUK — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:34:13 -0800

David Beckham was in a celebratory mood on Friday as he helped Los Angeles Galaxy beat Houston Dynamo at home in the MLS Western Conference Championship. He snuggled up with his hair twin Cruz on the pitch afterwards, and Romeo and Brooklyn were also in the stands to watch their dad claim victory. Come Sunday David was riding solo, attending the P.S. Arts Express Yourself event at Santa Monica Airport and then watching the Houston Rockets play the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. Meanwhile, after doing her bit for charity Victoria arrived in London for business meetings, and she'll no doubt have to respond to the latest rumours about signing Blake Lively to model her next collection.

To see lots more pictures of David's busy weekend, just read more.

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Blake Lively Opens Up About Her Private Lives in Marie Claire

PopSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:00:06 -0800

Blake Lively showed off a selection of sexy black bras for December's Marie Claire. It's been a busy year for the star, as she juggled her day job on Gossip Girl with film projects like The Town. Blake opened up to the magazine about her TV show and another of her movies, The Private Lives of Pippa Lee, also sharing a little about her personal style. Here's more:

On her first day on set with Maria Bello: "I was honestly terrified. I hadn't slept that much, and all I wanted that day was for Maria to say, 'Wow, great job.' And when she didn't say anything to me, I thought, Oh, my gosh, I'm terrible. She hates it. She's calling her agent, saying, 'What have you gotten me into?' But once we finished filming, she was so complimentary and sweet. The way Maria worked was very method, and then [costar] Julianne Moore was the complete opposite - between takes, she was a nice, normal mom talking about her kid's baseball games."
On Serena van der Woodsen: "As a character, I get to be this wild, outgoing person that I'm so not. I think it all comes from being the youngest of five. I was always observing my siblings and hearing stories about their lives that turned out to be helpful as an actress."
On her personal style: "Living in New York, I feel stronger and more like a woman than ever before. In high school, it was like, what power do I have - I have long blond hair, you know? But working as hard as I do now, I feel a sense of power and respect, too. And I've learned an incredible amount about fashion on Gossip Girl. Clothes are a personal expression, and my style is as ever-changing as I am: I'm growing, maturing, developing, I'm going through new things in my life, and with that, what I choose to wear changes."

Nikki and Kellan Get Close and Cozy For Nylon

PopSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:00:00 -0800

Nikki Reed and Kellan Lutz posed together in Fall tones for Nylon magazine. The on-screen couple looks adorable side-by-side, but in real life Nikki's happy with her boyfriend Paris Latsis and Kellan has been getting close with AnnaLynne McCord. Nikki and Kellan opened up to the magazine about their crazy lives in the wake of Twilight's success and what they do to get away from it all. Here's more:

Nikki on the initial success of Twilight: "We were just making a little independent film in Portland. . . I don’t know what happened. . . We’ve lived this entire year in shock."
Nikki on their new costar Bryce Dallas Howard: "Bryce is handling it like a champion. She’s beautiful, talented, and a wonderful addition."
Kellan on going out in public: "I used to love going to my local high school football games near my house. And I cant’ really go there anymore, without being wise. . . I do have a few wigs, actually. And sometimes I grow my facial hair out. I wanted to walk around Comic-Con this year, so I dressed kinda homeless. But someone recognized me and posted it online. I was like, 'Thanks. Now I can’t wear that again.'"

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Let's Tackle that Hairy Question: Are Brazilian Waxes Necessary?

BellaSugar — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:00:27 -0800

Do you really need a Brazilian wax these days? That's the question a woman posed to the Times of London, after a new beau was "shocked" by her presence of pubic hair. In her letter, she says, "I don’t think that a permanent tan and Brazilian wax should be dealbreakers in a relationship. Or am I just hopelessly outdated?"

Long story short, advice columnist Suzi Godson tells the woman to let 'er rip. "Grooming down there is now considered to be normal, on a par with manicures, blow-drying, and eyebrow waxing," she says. "There is something hugely irritating about being forced to conform to an aesthetic ideal instigated and perpetuated by the porn industry, but, like keeping one’s armpits and legs smooth, it is now expected."

Oh brother. You already know that I hate, hate, hate the whole "wax, or else you are gross and undesirable!" standpoint, but I wanted to get a professional opinion on the matter. So I turned to sex educator Debby Herbenick, Ph.D., MPH, author of Because It Feels Good. Her advice is about 10 times better than Godson's, so read more.

Flashback: Young Steve Martin Wins The Dating Game

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

I caught the end of Shopgirl the other night and watched it with one eye open, preparing to wince while old Steve Martin hits on 20-something Claire Danes. But in 1968, the brown-haired and side-burned Martin wasn't only a college student, he was best known as bachelor #2 on The Dating Game.

Prevent Mascara From Smudging With These Easy Tips

BellaSugar — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:00:39 -0700

We've all had times when we've woken up after a particularly fun night, when the raccoon look is in full effect. Smudgy mascara happens, and unless you're intentionally applying face paint under your eyes to shield out the sun during your Saturday morning flag football games, I don't know many people who appreciate mascara gone south. But with a few simple tips, you can keep those product slips at bay. Besides the obvious - waterproof mascara - here are some other ways to keep your mascara on the lashes, not on your skin. Check out some suggestions for staying in the clear when you read more.

Project Runway Coming to the Wii

GeekSugar — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:05:19 -0700

Can't get enough Project Runway? You're in luck! Get ready to "make it work" in your living room: the hit reality series will soon be coming to a Nintendo Wii near you. Variety reports that the game will follow the same format as the show, with players competing as fashion designers. You'll be able to design clothes and accessories for models, style their hair and makeup, and then strut your stuff on the catwalk yourself using the Wii balance board.

Both host Heidi Klum and her fashion-expert sidekick Tim Gunn are expected to be involved in the game, but no further details have been released. The game won't hit stores until next year, but I'm sure it'll be completely fierce!

Lauren and Lo Return From Miami in Time for Gossip

PopSugar — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:00:51 -0700

Lauren Conrad and Lo Bosworth touched down at LAX last night after spending the weekend celebrating Lo's birthday in Miami. The girls sported similar hair once again and were back at home just in time to watch last night's Gossip Girl. After partying the night away on Saturday, the girls were all recovered in time to be a little sporty on Sunday attending the Miami Dolphins' home game. Last week LC debuted her comfy looking new Kohl's designs with the support of her girls, but tonight MTV will still be sans LC. The Hills and The City are back with new episodes, so we'll see if they keep up the drama in the second week of their new seasons.

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Natalie Coughlin: From the Olympics to DWTS

FitSugar — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:50:41 -0700

Last season on Dancing With the Stars, we saw gold medal gymnast Shawn Johnson win gold, and this year we're watching Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin compete on land.

She made it through the first week, dancing a salsa with Alec Mazo and wowed us last night with her quick step. Although busy dancing and rehearsing, Natalie took time out of her day to answer a few questions on topics ranging from Pilates to her opinion on the ban on high-tech swimsuits.

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FitSugar: I have read that you do Pilates. How does this method of exercise help your swimming? Since it is somewhat dance-based, do you think it will help you on DWTS?
Natalie Coughlin: Pilates is an awesome cross-training exercise for any sport because it focuses on functional movement. It relies on strength along with flexibility, which is perfect for both swimming and dance. My two favorite pieces of equipment are the Balanced Body Exo Chair and Pilates Arc. I personally own both, and they make a nice addition to my home gym.

FS: I loved your "I'm a runner" piece in Runner's World. Do you still run regularly? Do you ever participate in road races? Were you able to run before your wedding ceremony?
NC: My first and only road race was the H2O Audio Surf Monkey last month, which was a 5K run on a mixture of sand, cobbled rock, and pier. It was so much fun, although I had no idea how to run on sand or cobbled rock! A few days before my wedding, I got a little overzealous with my running and ended up straining my right obliques, which forced me to take a bit of a break. Oops! I still love running, but I'm currently spending five to six-plus hours dancing every day, so I'm taking a break. I don't think it would be a good idea to add any unnecessary stress to my feet or legs.

FS:Your swimming career has spanned two Olympics, and you're planning to compete in 2012 - how do you maintain focus in training over those four-year periods?
NC: My focus is constantly evolving. I took three months off immediately following the Athens Games and returned to competition with a series of two-day meets throughout the world. The short format of the meets along with the world travel kept me motivated and interested in swimming. After Beijing, I needed a much longer break both mentally and physically because I have been competing for 21 years now! Dancing With the Stars is providing me with an amazing competitive outlet in something so different than my sport.

FSWhat's your favorite core exercise?
NC: I use the TRX suspension system for strength training and I absolutely love the atomic push-up because it's a killer exercise that works your entire core and upper body.

FS: Is your running playlist different from your swimming playlist? If so, how?
NC: Nope! They're usually the same, but it changes depending on my mood. It can be anything from pop, rock, alternative, to hip-hop . . . and H2O Audio's new Interval lets me listen to multiple playlists in the water or while I'm out on a run.

FS: Swimming can be hard on the skin and hair. What are your go-to beauty products postswim?
NC: Oh dear! I love products . . . Pureology for my hair, Kinesys sunscreen for my face/body preswimming, Palmer's Cocoa Butter for my body post-swimming, and Oil of Olay SPF 15 for my face.

FS: How do you feel about the ban on high-tech swimsuits?
NC: I think it's a good idea because our sport can now get back to the swimming and eliminate the distraction of "who are you wearing?" Eliminating zippers and legs is strange because both have been a part of many of the suits for over a decade. Either way, I'm happy.