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Your Wedding Ceremony Music: Classical or Contemporary?

BuzzSugar — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:30:50 -0700

We've talked a lot about music for a rocking wedding reception, but what about the ceremony? The days when "Bridal Chorus" (aka "Here Comes the Bride") were the only options for the walk down the aisle have passed, and I've heard of weddings where the bride walked to everything from folk tunes to jazz standards to string quartet versions of Coldplay songs.

So I'm wondering: If you're married, or planning a wedding, did you go classical or contemporary with your ceremony songs? And for the non-marrieds out there, what do you imagine your wedding sound to be? (Don't forget to check out more wedding goodies on IDoSugar.com)

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Eat Your Heart Out, Andrew Lloyd Webber!

GiggleSugar — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:00:00 -0700

You know the scene in My Best Friend's Wedding when the dude pretending to be with Julia Roberts breaks into song while smack in the middle of a speech, and as Hollywood would have it, the whole table joins in? The peeps below made the scene a little less Hollywood and a little more Broadway. They had a fantastic performance, but I wanna know how everyone in attendance at this wedding (even the father of the groom!) had a voice fit for singing. Uh, Twilight Zone much? (Thanks, College Humor!)

What To Sky+: Saturday

PopSugarUK — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0800

BBC1 has Strictly Come Dancing
BBC2 has The Thick of It
ITV1 has International Football: Brazil v. England and The X Factor
ITV2 has The Xtra Factor
Ch4 has Come Dine With Me and Four Weddings and a Funeral
Sky Premiere has Twilight
Sky Family has High School Musical 3: Senior Year

Sugar Bits - Madonna and Guy Ritchie Announce Divorce

PopSugarUK — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:55:00 -0700

Update: Madonna's rep, Liz Rosenberg, confirms that Madonna and Guy Ritchie will divorce after seven and a half years of marriage. The couple requests that the public respect their privacy. They have not agreed on a settlement.

The Sun is claiming a world exclusive that Madonna and Guy Ritchie are to divorce. A statement confirming their marriage is over has reportedly been prepared and is set to be released imminently, because they "can’t bear to live with the pretence any longer". A spokeswoman for Madonna declined to comment last night. - The Sun
Mel C. has reportedly asked Victoria Beckham to plan her wedding, and Victoria has thrown herself in to the role, already making inquiries at St Peters Church in Liverpool and asking Roberto Cavalli to design the dress. - Daily Star
First-time author Aravind Adiga won the Man Booker Prize last night with his novel The White Tiger, which was praised by the judges for presenting the "dark side of India" and likened to Shakespeare's Macbeth "with a delicious twist". - The Independent
Coldplay has received four nominations for the 2008 American Music Awards, while Alicia Keys leads the pack with five nods. The AMAs will take place in LA on 23 November with Jimmy Kimmel as host. - MTV
Following reports that Jeff Stelling would be offered the role of hosting Countdown, it is now reported that Alexander Armstrong is also in the running for the job. - The Telegraph
The House Bunny has gone straight in at number one on the UK and Ireland box office chart. Mirrors took second place, pushing last week's number one, How To Lose Friends and Alienate People, to number three. - BBC

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Fab Site: Rent the Runway

FabSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:30:22 -0800

The words "rent the runway" are music to my ears. It's the ideal situation for a gal on a budget - falling in love with a catwalk look, borrowing it for a day, then returning it to its rightful owner. Now I can do that with Rent the Runway. Dying to begin? First sign up to be added to the wait list. Once you're in, peruse its A-list selection (Proenza Schouler, Matthew Williamson, Yigal Azrouel), get the dress in two different sizes, wear it, keep it for four or eight days, and send it back in a prepaid package without dry cleaning it. Trust me, there's some good stuff in there, and the prices don't sting ($50 to $200). Perfect for that holiday wedding or office party!

The Office, "The Lover": Best Lines of the Night

BuzzSugar — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:30:00 -0700

Yay! Jim and Pam return from their romantic honeymoon, but there is no rest for the newlyweds at The Office. Michael crosses the line - and Pam bears the brunt of his antics, like usual - while Jim fends off a nosy Dwight. I'll admit that Pam got on my nerves this week but I was glad to have Jim back so he could one-up Dwight.

I found this week to be much more engaging than last week's post-wedding episode, and I'm pretty excited to see where the storyline is headed now that the co-workers are all together again. But before I give away any spoilers, check out my favorite quips plus a few more thoughts when you read more.

Meredith: "What'd you bring us?"
Pam: "Some candy."
Meredith: "What else?"
Pam: "That's it."
Meredith: "Ohhhh, because you spent so much on the wedding."
Poor Pam and Jim. They walk into Dunder Mifflin bearing gifts with the honeymoon glow still on their faces - until they realize they're back to working with goons again. I love the bit between Pam and Erin over the candy distribution. (Erin's such a goody-goody that she has to clear everything with Michael.) But my favorite is definitely the rum with the stuffed parrot. Mainly because watching Steve Carell talk next to a stuffed parrot holding a bottle is kind of hilarious.

Michael: "You know what? I'm going to start dating her even harder."
Pam: "What's that supposed to mean?"
Michael: "You know what that means."
So yes, Michael is dating Pam's mom, which he reveals after she gets wind of his fancy dinner reservations. I agree with Pam's initial anger - no one wants their mother to date Michael Scott, especially when he keeps using the word "lover." (Though "pickle" may be worse). However, I'm giddy over this new development, because I can't wait to see what it spawns. Pam and Jim on a date with Michael and Pam's mom? That would be a-ma-zing.

"You know, I really would've appreciated a heads up that you were into dating mothers. I would've introduced you to mine."-Dwight
Just picture Dwight's mother in your mind for a second. That's funny in itself.

"I have plenty of female friends...My aunt, but she just blocked me from IM; the woman from Quiznos."-Michael
Poor guy. I'm curious to see how Michael's new romance ends up affecting his relationship with Pam. She's got to forgive him at some point, but do you think she's overreacting? Personally, I find her complaining kind of grating. She has every right to be P.O.'d, but as the episode went on, she seems angry more out of spite than anything else.

"Did you really think I would put my primary listening device in a wooden mallard? I'm not insane."-Dwight
The mallard! I always enjoy a good Jim versus Dwight scuffle, so this was one of the highlights for me, especially when Jim tries to throw Dwight off by playing opera music or giving the wooden duck to Kelly. Then just when you think Dwight is a total idiot, he pulls out a twist, having hid a pen recorder amongst Jim's office supplies. Jim may have won the promotion, but Dwight's out to win the war.

So what'd you think about the episode? Are you on Team Pam, or were you a little annoyed by her screaming fit like I was? Weigh in below in the comments, and tell me your favorite lines of the evening!

Oh, and don't forget that you can discuss the episode in full over at The Office! group in the BuzzSugar Community! Here's a topic to get you started: Ryan's fedora. Discuss.

Photo and videos courtesy of NBC

Glee-ful Highlights and Video From Episode "Mash-Up"

BuzzSugar — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:30:00 -0700

The Glee train is chugging right along, and I don't just mean the new episodes. This week we learned that Madonna has given the green light for the show to use her music and the first 13 episodes will be available on DVD in December. Now, on to the good stuff.

This week the tables turned on the glee club's king and queen, as Finn and Quinn learn that they're no longer safe from getting the slushie treatment. Ken tries to make the football guys choose between the team and the club as a retaliation for Will's relationship with Emma, and Sue finds love! For a minute. Oh, and Puck and Rachel team up and Mr. Schue has his own dance dance revolution, so read more.

I was happy that this week's episode is Terri-free but has tons of Emma. Emma singing! Emma dancing! Emma in a wedding dress! I still can't forgive her for agreeing to marry Ken, but she's pret-ty adorable all dolled up staring into Will's eyes. Speaking of which, the tension between them is more palpable than ever. They're almost like the new Jim and Pam.
So, Rachel and Puck? I guess it was only a matter of time, but their little love affair still feels totally random. On the other hand, I guess that's what high school is all about. When Rachel shows a bit of maturity and asks Puck to be friends, Puck pulls a typical jerk move and gives her the cold shoulder. So the real question is - how long before Puck gets Quinn and Rachel gets Finn? Between Emma/Schue and the gleeks, there's just unrequited crushing up the wazoo.
Let's talk about the performances. I know that Mr. Schue is a talented singer and dancer, but I have to admit that I was cringing during "Bust a Move" and almost couldn't watch the "Thong Song." Can't they use those pipes and moves on something a little less embarrassing? Puck's rendition of "Sweet Caroline" is, for lack of a better word, sweet, and I loved Emma's surprise performance of "I Could've Danced All Night."

Need to watch Schue's "Thong Song" serenade again? Check it out!

Emma isn't the only one getting dance lessons, though. Sue swing dancing with Schue is genius. It's by far my favorite moment of the episode, particularly that Sue plays the guy, literally sweeping Will off his feet in the end. Sue finally shows that she's got a mushy side when she falls for the news anchor, but obviously it doesn't last long. However, her lovestruck episode does deliver some memorable moments, like that zoot suit.

Check out a cute behind-the-scenes video of Matthew Morrison and Jane Lynch practicing their dance number:

The episode isn't without a few cheesy after-school special moments, too. Poor Kurt shows Finn the true meaning of friendship, taking a slushie to the face "for the team." Then Finn answers back when he returns to glee with high hopes to pave the way for all the singing, dancing, football players of the future. The week's winning mushy moment goes to the kids happily giving Mr. Schue a slushie facial of his very own.

What'd you think? Should Finn and Quinn just break up already? Will Sue get another shot at love? Did you miss crazy Terri? Don't forget to join the Glee Club in the Buzz Community to keep the conversation going!

Photos courtesy of Fox

Rewind: This Week's Buzz

BuzzSugar — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 07:30:00 -0700

The Office celebrated Jim and Pam's wedding! I was worried about the hype, but it actually went above and beyond my expectations.
There are plenty of choices at the box office this weekend, including Good Hair, The Boys Are Back, An Education, and Couples Retreat.
Speaking of Couples Retreat, think you know Vince Vaughn?
We finally got to feast our eyes on the first music video for New Moon - Death Cab for Cutie's Meet Me on the Equinox.
The competition is heating up in my Scariest Movie Bracket - don't forget to fill out your bracket to win a prize!
You chose Vampire Diaries as your favorite new Fall drama. Have you checked out the sneak peek photos from next week's episode yet?
See if you agree with my list of the 10 Most Influential Male Characters on TV.
After the initial shock of David Letterman's scandal, he went on air to apologize.
With talk of an Arrested Development movie off and running again, where are the cast members now?
While you're surfing the Web this weekend, don't forget to check out the hot groups in the BuzzSugar Community!

P.L.O.W. - Take a Walk For Love

FitSugar — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 03:00:00 -0700

This sunny Spring weather has definitely lifted my spirits, and it's a time for many people to rekindle old romances, and find new ones as well. So take a long relaxing stroll in the sunshine with someone special, and enjoy these sentimental songs about love. This playlist is about 45 minutes long so if you walk the entire time at a moderate pace (3 mph), you'll end up burning 155 calories.

To hear the 12-song playlist read more.

Engagement Songs

Total Time: 46:31

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Rewind: This Week's Buzz

BuzzSugar — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 07:30:44 -0700

I unveiled my Scariest Movie Bracket! Vote for the scariest movie of all time and you could win a collection of freaky flicks.
I kept tabs on the ladies of Mad Men and told you where they'll be appearing next.
Jessica Alba and Leonardo DiCaprio scored new movie roles, while Matt LeBlanc made plans for his next TV show where he'll play himself.
Rachel Bilson may very well be "the mother" on HIMYM!
Buzz Battle! BuzzSugar editors debated whether or not Kristin Cavallari makes a good lead for The Hills.
The wedding bells are getting louder! I gave you a video sneak peek of Jim and Pam's wedding on The Office.
A Stephen King story is being made into a TV series, so I made a list of my favorite Stephen King adaptations.
Huh? It was announced that James Franco is going to appear on General Hospital, and the world collectively scratched their heads.
The beotch is back: We got to see Heather Locklear on the set of Melrose Place, filming scenes as Amanda Woodward.
The Vampire Diaries' Nina Dobrev chatted about True Blood, Twilight, and her own vamp show.
I hooked you up with my October Must Haves, including movies, music, and TV coming out this month.