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Chic or Eek? Catheinize Zightly-Jeliens

GiggleSugar — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 03:00:00 -0800

Ever wanted to play Frankenstein with Hollywood's leading ladies? Some computer whiz did just that. He cut and pasted together a few of the best facial features on Angelina Jolie, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Keira Knightley, and Charlize Theron to create the Hollywood ideal: Catheinize Zightly-Jeliens. Our digitized beauty is red carpet ready and good to go, but what's your take: Is she chic or eek?

Guess the Celebrity by Her Real Name!

TresSugar — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:10:00 -0700

Celebrities may be born with perfect looks, but they're not always born with perfect names. See if you can spot the celeb and her given name.

Question 1 of 10

This actress changed her name from Demetria Gene Guynes to something more concise.

Astrology: Do You Believe in Saturn's Return?

TresSugar — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:00:00 -0700

If you're anywhere between 27 and 30 and have ever had, oh, a problem, someone might tell you not to worry - or, actually do worry. It's all part of a perfect celestial storm known as Saturn's return. Taking about 29 years to orbit the Earth, Saturn returns to the place it was in at your birth every 29 years. This means one thing to astrologers - rebirth!

Birth is painful; rebirth isn't much better, especially considering Saturn is a sign of growth. Astrologers believe Saturn's return represents life changes: the first time it returns in your late 20s, you enter adulthood. The next time, around 60, you enter maturity, and the final time, at 90, you enter the wisdom of old age. None of it comes easy.

So what does Saturn's return mean for those approaching 30? It's out with the old and in with the new: self-examination, career changes, bad relationships ending, good relationships deepening, and, hey, maybe you'll have a baby! To which I say, these are all things that happen anyway.

Yet, Saturn's return is all over pop culture. No Doubt named its 2000 album Return of Saturn as Gwen Stefani approached her 29th birthday; there's a book - Surviving Saturn's Return - about it; and then there's this amazing blog that connects Saturn's return with events in celebrities lives. It's quite morbid, actually, blaming Annie Leibovitz's money troubles and the deaths of John Hughes, Heath Ledger, and Julia Child on the return of Saturn.

Sound about right to you, or should the idea return to outer space?

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Do Tell: What Was Your Best Summer Love?

TresSugar — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 02:00:00 -0700

Warm weather, picnics, beaches, and time for vacation make Summer the perfect time for a fling, and you never know if could turn into true love! To celebrate the warm time of the year before it leaves us, tell me - what was your most memorable Summer love?

Shotgun Weddings on the Rise in Japan

TresSugar — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:00:50 -0700

Almost one third of brides in Japan are what the Japanese call "double happy." In other words, they have two things to celebrate: an impending marriage and a baby already on the way!

Japanese society used to frown on shotgun weddings, but recently more and more women are walking down the aisle visibly pregnant. Who do experts thank? Celebrities of course! Over the last decade, the country's well-known pop stars and actresses have demonstrated that it's perfectly fine to be pregnant on your wedding day.

Back in America, traditional attitudes about what comes first - the marriage or the baby carriage?- have been changing, too. "Wholesome" actresses like Jennifer Garner and Reese Witherspoon were pregnant brides. And along the same lines, we've previously debated whether celebrities are turning pregnancy and motherhood before marriage into a trend.

Do you think it's still taboo to get married while obviously pregnant?

Do Pride Parades Hurt the Gay Rights Movement?

TresSugar — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:30:00 -0700

June is Gay Pride Month, a time when the LGBT community and its supporters celebrate its heritage, culture, and liberation. Cities around the world typically hold festive "pride parades" where members of the community show that they are proud of their sexuality and gender identity. But some supporters believe that the spirit of such parades furthers the stereotypes that homosexuals are flamboyant, sex-crazed deviants.

Writing in the Root, Cord Jefferson makes the point that the LGBT community should take cues from Martin Luther King, Jr. during this crucial moment in the struggle for equal rights. He points out that MLK dressed in gentleman's clothes, practiced his oration, and advocated nonviolence, because to do otherwise would have played into his detractors' expectations.

Jefferson thinks that the pride parades either entertain those who already support equal rights or feed into dangerous stereotypes. He writes:

Knowing that there are people - voters who have the power to deny them rights - who will judge them based on the flamboyance of their appearance in one parade, why hasn't the gay community decided to tone down the pride festivals?

It's impossible to compare civil rights struggles as perfect parallels. For more on this, read more.

While the civil rights marches of the last century were somber occasions, pride parades are typically celebrations during which gay people proudly assert: "We're here, we're queer, get used to it." In addition, the parades are characterized by their diversity - one float may feature proudly, flamingly flamboyant dancers in skimpy outfits, and the next one could be the PFLAG float with gay parents and their children all dressed in khakis. (PFLAG is Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.)

Ass-less chaps and thongs might not be appropriate at a rally protesting Prop. 8, for example, but does the LGBT community have to get rid of them altogether?

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What to Bring to an Engagement Party

TresSugar — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:30:00 -0700

xlarger" height="400" width="266">So you got invited to an engagement party. Fun! But what should you bring?

First things first: you are almost never required to bring a present to an engagement party. In fact, bringing something too extravagant could be considered poor taste. The couple will get plenty of gifts at the wedding, so you don't want to overdo it at the more informal gathering.

But, if you're like me, you probably want to share your excitement for the couple by offering them a thoughtful gift. Here are some things to keep in mind:

Lighten up: Depending on the couple's sense of humor they may get a chuckle out of a book like Honeymooners Forever: Twelve Step Marriage Survival Guide.
DIY: You could team up with friends to make a photo memory book of good times shared among the couple and your group of friends. Or you could put together a book of well-wishes from the guests and present it to the couple.
Keep it simple: a nice bottle of wine or a fancy box of chocolates shows that you're in the mood to celebrate.
Stick with the planning theme: Planning a Wedding to Remember: The Perfect Wedding Planner would be thoughtful and useful.
Be sincere: A heartfelt card might make the best gift of all.

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The Doctor Is In: Love and Sex With Dr. Drew, Part I

DearSugar — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 10:00:00 -0800

I don't think I've ever shared with you my admiration for Dr. Drew Pinsky, but I've got to say, he's one of my favorite television personalities - and let's be honest, he's pretty sexy too! While he is a physician first, he's made his expertise available to the public via Loveline, Celebrity Rehab, and now Sober House. His approach to helping people is the perfect combination of compassion and tough love, and I was lucky enough to sit down and talk with him about his new project, Sex . . . With Mom and Dad, where Dr. Drew helps families in need of guidance when it comes to the "taboo topic of sex."

In this two-part interview, you'll get to hear his opinion on sex, addiction, relationships, and how the world of dating has changed over the years. Tune in tomorrow for part two.

Why is it so important to talk to kids about sex?

There are multiple reasons. One, it gives parents a chance to shape their behavior and to communicate their values. Number two is, it diminishes the secrecy in a family system, which is always a bad thing. And ultimately, my hope is it'll give parents a chance to help kids examine how deeply embedded sexuality is in their emotional lives, and I think most parents are kind of sensitive to that.

To read more from this interview, read more.

Is it harder for you to talk to the kids or their parents about sex?

It's so different, it's pretty equal, they each have their own challenges. Sometimes it's the parents, when they're so rigid and resistant - I've got to say - sometimes it's the parents. Because the kids usually want to have the conversation, it's just awkward; they don't know how to initiate it, and we really help them break the ice.

What is the best piece of advice you received as a kid about sex?

I didn't receive any guidance or direction when I was a kid, and it was a very confusing time. After I became a physician, it became something I was attuned to. When I had an opportunity to do a radio show, the way I crafted the radio show was, I wished there was a place like that for me to go as a kid. Just having someplace to go with this is what I've always wanted to create for kids.

Be sure to tune in tomorrow to see the rest of my interview with Dr. Drew!

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Last Chance To Win a Weekend Away and a $500 Shopping Spree at Agent Provocateur!

DearSugar — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:04:59 -0800

You don't have to be lucky in love this February; you just have to be lucky - to win DearSugar's Luxurious Valentine's Day Giveaway, that is! To help you celebrate this intimate holiday, we're giving away the perfect getaway and romance package to get you in the mood for love.

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Sunday Confessional: I Hate the Gift My Boyfriend Gave Me!

DearSugar — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0800

My boyfriend and I spent our first Christmas together this year. I'm a big holiday person so I went all out, spending months racking my brain to think of the perfect gift for him: a ski jacket he'd had his eye on.

We celebrated on Christmas Eve, had a lovely home-cooked meal, and snuggled up by the fireplace - it was a perfect evening. When it came time to open gifts, I wanted him to go first. All my hard work paid off because he absolutely loved it. When it was my turn to open, however, I couldn't have been more shocked - it was like he didn't know me at all!

I get that Christmas isn't all about presents, but I can't help but feel disappointed that he got me such an impersonal gift - a gift certificate to a store I would never shop at! I faked it and thanked him, but I guess my feelings were written all over my face because he knew something was wrong. I hate lying to him so can I be forgiven if I tell him the truth? I just don't think I can keep it in much longer.

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