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LG Unveils Its First-Ever Netbook

GeekSugar — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:44:41 -0800

I'm sensing a trend here. Just recently we heard about Dell computers developing an Android handset, and now LG Electronics - a company mainly known for its cell phones and televisions - has sexy new slim portable hard drives and its first-ever netbook! Note to self: companies are branching out into all gadget areas!

The LG X120 has already debuted in other countries, but it's said to be making its way to the US before the holidays. What's so great about this netbook compared to all of the others on the market? Well, it only weighs 2.8lbs (which is on the lighter scale of netbooks), it features a 160GB hard drive, a 10.1-inch screen, LED backlighting, and it comes in stylish white. Not to mention, it fits most budgets, coming in at $180 with a 2-year AT&T data plan.

FabTV: Fab Gets 1:1 With Amber Valletta for Monrow

FabSugar — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:00:22 -0800

Model Amber Valletta's clothing collab with Monrow has dropped, and everyone's talking about it. Rachel Bilson was in attendance at the LA launch party at Ron Herman (in a white Monrow dress) - as were we! We got some one-on-one time with the gorgeous model-designer, in addition to codesigner Lia Davis and actress Lori Loughlin. Shop the collection and watch FabTV on location!

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Sugar Shout Out: TV Holiday Episode Sneak Peek!

PopSugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:55:00 -0800

Marco Pierre White: "You Have a Duty to Put Reality Into TV"

YumSugar — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:00:32 -0800

If you're a fan of reality cooking shows, you may have heard about NBC's upcoming show, Chopping Block, which airs March 11. The show stars Marco Pierre White, the UK's original bad-boy chef, who has been known to make even Gordon Ramsay cry.

When I spoke to White today, the Chopping Block host was, in stark contrast to his deviant reputation, incredibly gracious, even-keeled, and - dare I say it - sentimental. He denounced bad behavior in the kitchen and on his show ("I will not tolerate bad language or anybody raising their voice") and insisted on being called by his first name ("Marco's my name; chef's my trade"). The one negative thing he had to say, however, was about Hell's Kitchen, Gordon Ramsay's reality cooking show. Get to know the chef when you read more.

On Hell's Kitchen and host Gordon Ramsay: I've seen nothing original about Hell's Kitchen. Gordon is allowed to conduct himself as he wishes. It's quite interesting, watching someone's legacy unravel. Of course, it would be easy to swear, to shout, to suppress people, and to cut people down. Do I want my dear children seeing that? There's a very fine line between being a bully and a protector. [But], let's not forget Gordon Ramsay is a great cook.

On what sets Chopping Block apart from the rest: I will never be a performing seal. I do not perform for a camera - I am myself. If you do reality TV, then you have a duty to put reality into TV. If you don't do that, then what you're doing is questioning your integrity. The one thing we do deliver is reality. That's what reality TV should be all about.

On his contribution to the restaurant industry: I showed people what was possible. I helped people create their dreams. I remember Heston Blumenthal on his first day in the kitchen, Mario Batali on his first day in the kitchen, Gordon Ramsay, as a little boy, coming to work for me. All I did was share my dream with them. All you can do is share your story, your philosophy.

On the organic and healthy food movement: I came from the most humble side of society. They can't afford organic. If everything was organic, what would the price of bread be? Of eggs? If you're going to question farming, then question farming on every level. Let's not forget that there are a lot of people out there who have not a lot of money.

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NBC's Chopping Block Gets Axed

YumSugar — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:00:28 -0700

Only three weeks into the show, and NBC has chopped Chopping Block, its new food reality TV competition starring UK bad boy chef Marco Pierre White.

Chopping Block turned out meager viewership, drawing a mere 2.6 million viewers last week. NBC said it hopes to bring the show back at a later date - but for now it'll be replaced by reruns of Law & Order: Criminal Intent.

I can't say I didn't see this news coming. Although I love Marco Pierre White (and the respectable critics who made guest appearances on his show), Chopping Block was far too mild and drama-free to survive in its competitive primetime slot.

Did this news surprise you? Are you disappointed to see Chopping Block fall by the wayside?

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Roundup: Curvy, White Table Lamps

CasaSugar — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:15:05 -0700

Every time I watch Modern Family, I always pay attention to the decor choices used throughout the three families' homes. It's no big surprise that Cameron and Mitchell's home is my favorite, since I featured it the other week.

I really love this curvy, white table lamp that they've placed on the credenza, which you can spot in the right of this photo. The feminine lines and alabaster surface manage to blend in perfectly with the decor, yet also stand out at the same time.

To see where you can get a close match to this lamp, as well as find many more curvy, white table lamps, read more.
This Jonathan Adler Table Lamp in Capri White (on sale for $225) is a close match to Cameron and Mitchell's lamp. I love its lustrous shade and curvy glass base. Unlike the lamp in the show, Adler's lamp has a polished nickel base, which adds contrast.

Check out my other favorite white, curvy table lamps below.

Phoebe Table Lamp - $149.00	Robert Abbey Glass Harriet Table Lamp - $219.00
vibia Jazz Table Lamp Small - $1,950.00	fontanaarte Fontana Table Lamp - $760.00
Alexa Hampton Lucille Table Lamp - $420.00	Sandy Chapman Gourd Bedside Lamp - $315.00
Lighting Enterprises Wide Ribbed White Table Lamp - $375.00	Jonathan Adler Table Lamp, Capri Tall White - $275.00

Will You Watch the Season Premiere of The Chopping Block?

partysugar — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:00:38 -0700

The Chopping Block, a new culinary competition hosted by the original British bad boy chef, Marco Pierre White, debuts tonight on NBC at 8 p.m. Eight couples will compete for the chance to open a restaurant in New York City.

Now that Top Chef is officially over, do you plan on getting your food reality TV fix elsewhere? Will you check out The Chopping Block?

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Cosmopolitan's Ultimate Women of Year Celebrate Together

PopSugarUK — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:01:09 -0800

Our friends at Cosmopolitan UK held their Ultimate Women Of The Year Awards at London's Banqueting House last night. Winners included TV Personality of the Year Dannii Minogue and TV Presenter of the Year Holly Willoughby. Kimberley Walsh broke up all the black dresses in her white number and won the Woman's Woman award, while Lacey Turner picked up the TV Actress gong and Pixie Lott was named Newcomer of the Year. Brooke Kinsella was honoured as the Ultimate Celeb Who Made Us Care, the Funny Woman Award went to Ruth Jones and Freddie Filntoff was named Man of the Year.

Denise Van Outen was glowing on the red carpet following her pregnancy announcement. Alesha Dixon was one of the presenters at the ceremony, which was hosted by Fearne Cotton, and both women looked gorgeous in their LBDs. Louise Redknapp was daring in her gold dress while Sarah Brown dared to bare in her low cut number.

To check out a video of the ceremony, plus loads more pictures including Kirsty Gallacher, Lisa Butcher, Zoe Salmon, Freddie Flintoff, Lemar, Tamzin Outhwaite, Abigail Clancy, Sheridan Smith, Brooke Kinsella and Vernon Kay, just read more.

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Images include: Kimberley Walsh, Alesha Dixon, Fearne Cotton, Pixie Lott, Dannii Minogue, Denise Van Outen, Louise Redknapp, Kirsty Gallacher, Lisa Butcher, Lacey Turner, Sarah Brown, Zoe Salmon, Freddie Flintoff, Lemar, Holly Willoughby, Tamzin Outhwaite, Abigail Clancy, Sheridan Smith, Brooke Kinsella, Vernon Kay

Sugar Bits - Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy Split

PopSugarUK — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:00:00 -0800

Prince Harry and his girlfriend of five years Chelsy Davy have split up, Royal sources have confirmed. Chelsy updated her Facebook profile to say that she was no longer in a relationship, and the lack of time they're able to spend together is said to be the main factor. - Times
Charlotte Church's ex-boyfriend Kyle Johnson is wanted by police after a reported £20million haul of heroin was found at his home. - Mirror
The debut album by White Lies - To Lose My Life - has gone straight into the album charts at number one, while Lady GaGa still reigns over the singles charts with "Just Dance". - NME
Absolutely Fabulous is to be remade for American TV. Fox has ordered a pilot episode of the show, to see if it would be made into a full series. - BBC
It's been a record year for West End theatres with box office takings coming in at £480.6m, up by more than £10m on last year. Attendances reached nearly 14m in 2008 - a 1% increase on last year's figures. - Guardian

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Would You Buy a White TV?

GeekSugar — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:01:32 -0700

I might need a new TV. Yesterday Apartment Therapy highlighted this gorgeous Hitachi LCD ultraslim flat-panel television. Not only do I have a crush on the white frame, but also I'm excited for this trend in electronics. The iPhone 3G, the MacBook, now TVs . . . what's next?

I believe the trend can be attributed to Apple - the iPod remained clothed in its iconic white for a few years (I once read in Domino that Apple wouldn't surrender its formula for the specific shade of white).

We were accustomed to that yucky beige for years, and then everything seemed to trend black, and now we're finally seeing more clean, colorless white. You know how I feel about it; how do you?