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Pop Watch: One Tree Hill - The Complete Season Five

PopSugarUK — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0700

One Tree Hill is a guilty pleasure of mine. It's not an amazingly accomplished TV show, and I always preferred the shorter-spanning The OC, but it has enough elements that make it really entertaining on a rainy Sunday afternoon.

The fifth season of the show has been released on DVD this month - a season that marked a quick about turn in the show's storylines. Basically, having followed the teens through school years over the previous four seasons, the fifth season skipped four years into the future, taking the characters closer to the actors' real ages. We saw Lucas, Nathan, Peyton, Brooke, Mouth and Hayley's new lives, loves, careers and frustrations.

This time skip gave the show a new lease of life, and allowed pantomime villian evil Dan to be released from prison during the season, having served a few years time. It also allowed Nathan and Hayley's adorable Jonathan Lipnicki-alike son Jamie to have grown a few years, and for them all to have reached for the stars and either succeeded or failed, with bonus stories to tell.

To read more of my thoughts on the box set, just read more.

The show flits between being ridiculously over-earnest, and flippant and fun, and is full of good-looking young people from Chad Michael Murray, hot (crazy) nanny Torrey DeVitto and my favourite actress in the series Sophia Bush. This is also the season that guest-starred an amusingly intense Kevin Federline in a few episodes, who I enjoyed immensely - though perhaps not for the quality of his acting. Extras include features, deleted scenes and commentaries.

All in all I had a great time watching through the episodes on this box-set, and it's almost tempted me to go back to the previous seasons and have another watch. It's silly, it sometimes takes itself way to seriously, and it can be very cheesy, but it's also a fun guilty pleasure!

The Hills Style Quiz, Episode 5 "I'm Done With You"

FabSugarUK — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:00:05 -0800

Tensions between Audrina and Kristin came to a head last night in The Hills as they finally spoke face to face about their individual relationships with Justin. Kristin has also started hanging out with Brody more as he takes a break from his relationship with Jayde. How well were you watching? Take my style quiz to find out.

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The Hills Style Quiz, Episode 4 "Sorry Boo, Strike Two"

FabSugarUK — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:17 -0800

Wow it seems like there are a lot of relationship problems in The Hills right now! Whilst Kristin continues to struggle to get things going with Justin Bobby, trouble is also brewing for Brody and Jayde as the return of Kristin causes some conflict. There are also a few issues for Holly Montag as Stephanie and Heidi try to make her tackle her alcohol problems. How well did you watch it this week? Take my style quiz to find out!

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Absolutely Fabulous

FabSugarUK — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:00:38 -0800

Neutral shades were everywhere on the Spring 2010 catwalks
Should Donatella leave Versace?
How well did you watch this week's episode of The Hills?
Copy Sienna Miller's casual military look
Are your purchases trend driven?
Luella closes after losing financial support and supplier
Kristen Stewart comes to London in Proenza Schouler
Sneak preview of Winter Kate by Nicole Richie
Get Lady Gaga's Agent Provocateur lingerie
Is it fair to call Lara Stone curvy?
Victoria's Secret is coming to the UK!

The Hills Style Quiz, Episode 4 "Old Habits Die Hard"

FabSugarUK — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:00:31 -0800

This week's episode of The Hills was still very much wrapped up in the aftermath of Brody's party which Justin didn't show up to. Kristin tried to keep him under her control, but sneaky meetings with Audrina suggest otherwise. Meanwhile, Stephanie expressed concern over Holly's drinking habits which Heidi was forced to address. She took Spencer along for moral support where he insists on continuing to wear his cowboy hat. How well were you watching? Take my style quiz to find out.

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Front Page: 20-Year-Old Whose Father Ran Her Over Is Dead

TresSugar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:36 -0800

Arizona woman Noor Faleh Almaleki is pronounced dead after being in a coma for weeks. Her Iraqi-born father ran her over in a parking lot to protest her becoming "too Western." - New York Daily News
Half of US kids, and 90 percent of black children, will be on food stamps at some point during childhood, according to a study that looked at 30 years of national data. - AP
Two women got in a fight on the NYC subway over fears of catching swine flu, after one of them refused to cover her mouth when she coughed. - NBC
NYU has confirmed that a student died in its Bobst Library this morning, a location that has a reputation for student suicides. -WSN
Senator Joe Lieberman apparently decided not to filibuster the public healthcare option after all. - The Hill
Hillary Clinton announced today that the US will offer aid to help boost America's ties with the Muslim world. - Reuters
Here are 10 races to watch in today's off-year election. - CNN

The Hills Style Quiz, Episode 3 "Strike One"

FabSugarUK — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:00:49 -0800

The new series of The Hills continued last night as Brody celebrated his 26th birthday (it always seems to be somebody's birthday!) with a surprise party. Tensions rose between Jayde and Kristin as Brody's Mother picked a side. Meanwhile, Justin played up to his bad boy image by standing up Kristin (much to Stephanie and Audrina's amusement). How well were you watching? Take my style quiz to find out!

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Absolutely Fabulous

FabSugarUK — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:00:28 -0700

Who is the best dressed at the 2009 Q Awards?
X Factor stars step out in Jumbuck boots
Check out Nicole Richie's new footwear range for Spring 2010
Prince Charles pays a visit to Burberry HQ
Georgina Chapman for Garrard was unveiled in New York
Naomi Campbell speaks out about the lack of "minority models"
How well did you watch The Hills this week?
Natalia Vodianova bags the Spring YSL campaign
Kate Moss poses in the look book for her Christmas 2009 collection
Can you name this Spring 2010 model?

FABTV: Star Stylists Dish Halloween Costumes

FabSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:53:46 -0700

It's the final countdown. Halloween is Saturday and whether you're in costume panic mode or ready Freddy (Krueger!), we're here to cheer. We caught up with some of Hollywood's top stylists to the stars and asked them what their Halloween ideas were. As well, we know what to expect from The Hills vixen Audrina Patridge. Still need inspiration? Watch up and peruse my Fabby Halloween costume ideas.

The Hills Style Quiz, Episode 2 "Mess With Me, I Mess With You"

FabSugarUK — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:00:46 -0700

The new explosive series of The Hills continued last night on MTV as Kristin's relationship with Justin Bobby evolved. She offered an olive branch to Audrina, asking her to a girly lunch, but Audrina wasn't interested. Meanwhile, Spencer and Heidi continued to struggle to play happy husband and wife as he shows great resistance to wanting children – even throwing a poor innocent boy out of their home! How well were you watching? Take my style quiz to find out.

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