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GiggleSugar — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:00:00 PDT

I know Longs is just trying to make a name for itself with its cheeky slogan, but seriously: Anything? They might want to watch where they advertise.

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Buzz Blabber: The Great Gatsby Is Already Capturing Hearts

Maggie Pehanick — Sun, 27 May 2012 03:05:00 PDT

Between the glittery pictures and the trailer for The Great Gatsby, moviegoers are already looking forward to Baz Luhrmann's film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's famous novel. However, it was a big week for TV, too, and with finales popping off like champagne corks at one of Gatsby's soirees, everyone had something to say about the dramatic season enders of Glee and Revenge.

The Great Gatsby might be Baz's next hit

"Love Leo, I always envisioned him as Gatsby! The trailer looks great. The scenes, clothes - gosh, I love the roaring '20s! Can't wait until the movie comes out." - BlackKitty
"Amazing. Baz has done it again! Buzz, it might be said that the modern music may be used in the same way as done in Moulin Rouge - perhaps as an example of how revolutionary the music was of the time period, like architecture and entertainment?" - QueenB75
"This looks superb! Looks so much better than the old one. Looking forward to it." - chocolate79

To check out the reactions to this week's TV finales, just

Revenge's twisty finale had fans on the edge of their seats

"I loved it! Always suspected that the mom might be alive and I doubt that Victoria Grayson is dead. I really hope that the baby is not Jack's. Cant wait for next season." - nessa17
"It was amazing! I was tearing up when Fauxmanda showed up pregnant with Jack. Devastating on so many levels. Hope Victoria is still alive, I love her!" - pargie
"Excellent finish, I especially loved the final scenes with 'Seven Devils' playing on them. I have to admit I'm not too taken with the 'mother is alive' revelation, but I am curious as to what went on between Fauxmanda and Tanaka when he drove off with her. Agree that Victoria is probably still alive; I'm not sure that Revenge would be the same without her. And last but not least, brilliant acting from Emily VanCamp this episode!" - brushra

Everyone was tearing up at Glee's heartbreaking ending

"I cried my eyes out, really going to miss the original cast!" - dverrecchioxo
"I'm terrible with goodbyes in any form and I was a mess when Kurt started singing. I knew I had a long hour in front of me." - lekatvt
"I already miss Finchel!" - campbrad

Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

Emily VanCamp, Ginnifer Goodwin, and Robin Thicke Talk Family, Fashion, Vacations at ABC's Bash

Allie Merriam — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:12:53 PDT

ABC hosted a bash for the casts of their TV shows, both old and new, last night at NYC's Dream Downtown Hotel to celebrate the Upfronts. Hayden Panettiere and Connie Britton cuddled up after a long day promoting their new series Nashville. Another new program, Duets, had the support of judges Robin Thicke, Kelly Clarkson, and John Legend. Many of ABCs returning hits were represented, too, like Suburgatory and Happy Endings. Revenge couple Emily VanCamp and Josh Bowman were adorable on the red carpet, while Don't Trust the B---- in Apt. 23's Krysten Ritter posed solo. Once Upon a Time's real-life couple Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas did press with costar Jennifer Morrison.

We caught up with Duets' Robin, who spoke about his wife Paula Patton and their young son Julian. The couple apparently has a performer on their hands. Robin said, "He's got the ABC song down now. I'm hoping he'll learn a different one." Paula won't be able to watch the program, however. Robin added, "I told her I never want her to watch it, because she already loves me and I don't want that to go backwards at all. I don't want to lose any points, so just love me the way I am right now and don't watch any of my stuff."

Summer travel is something many stars said they're looking forward to. Revenge's Emily is dating costar Josh Bowman and he might be lucky enough to accompany her on some excursions. She is taking the next few months off and clued us in on her plans. Emily said, "I'm going to see my family on Thursday and I'm so excited. I get a few days with them, so I just want to have some downtime and hang with them. And then traveling! I've been traveling loads. I was in Sydney. I'm going to go to Europe for a bit. I've been really enjoying traveling . . . I think it's good to have a chance of perspective and leave LA, the bubble that is LA, once in a while." Don't Trust the B's Krysten Ritter has similar plans to let loose during a break. She said she's most looking forward to attending "bikini boot camp in Mexico!"

Download of the Day: artCircles

Anna Monette Roberts — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:11:04 PDT

ArtCircles, a free iPad app, lets you spin through classic and contemporary art based on colors, words, or curators. Search for things like "blue," "van Gogh," and "kiss," to pull up art circles relevant to those key words. Tap the painting to learn about the piece's history and its artist and to even buy a framed print for your home collection. The app makes it a breeze to discover new masterpieces in the worlds of modern and classic art with a quick spin of a wheel.

Watch a video of artCircles in motion.

Drew Barrymore's Mum's-the-Word Maternity Style

Kate Stahl — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:16:29 PDT

While Drew Barrymore hasn't confirmed she's expecting her first child with fiancé Will Kopelman, her growing baby bump tells its own story. The actress was photographed holding a sonogram image in February, and ever since, she's been sporting a laid-back style, featuring belly-hiding t-shirts and oversize jackets. But Drew is no style slouch, and she's amped up her casual clothing with designer pieces (loving her printed Dries Van Noten jacket!) and on-trend accessories, while hanging with her fiancé in LA, NYC, and Paris (a babymoon, perhaps?). We're still on the lookout for an official announcement, but for now, the proof's in the bump.

Emily VanCamp and Joshua Bowman Meet Up in Sydney For a Match

Lauren Turner — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:22:10 PDT

Emily VanCamp and her boyfriend Joshua Bowman stepped out in Australia over the weekend. Yesterday, the duo grabbed lunch with friends and checked out a rugby match between the Waratahs and Crusaders at the Sydney Football Stadium. The couple, who are also romantically linked onscreen in ABC's Revenge, are nearing the end of their first season on the hit show with the season finale airing May 23. Emily did press for the series last week with an appearance in Tokyo, where she also watched a sumo wrestler training session with her sister.

James Van Der Beek Has a Charitable Afternoon With Adorable Olivia

Allie Merriam — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:23:03 PDT

James Van Der Beek and his wife Kimberly stepped out in LA yesterday to attend the John Varvatos Stuart House Benefit with their baby daughter Olivia. The couple, who married last August in Israel, welcomed Olivia shortly afterward in September. The family has been busy jetting around the world to support James's career, but they're also settling into their West Coast routine as a trio. He's been busy with a variety of projects like a cameo in a Ke$ha video, and will make a return to the small screen with Don't Trust the B**** in Apt. 23. The new role came as a birthday present for James, who rang in his 34th last Tuesday with a vacation in Palm Springs.

Buzz Time Machine: Chris Pratt Gets Drunk on Everwood

BuzzSugar — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 03:05:51 PDT

We love Chris Pratt on Parks and Recreation. We love Chris Pratt in The Five-Year Engagement, which opens this week. We would love Chris Pratt on a boat. We would love Chris Pratt standing next to a goat. OK, that was a stretch. But we do love Chris Pratt a lot, even in this clip from his stint as Bright on The WB drama Everwood. Here, he is slightly intoxicated (but still kind of funny), and while attempting an impressive pool move, he ends up falling through a window. Bonus: Revenge's Emily VanCamp also makes an appearance!

When and When Not to Use a Travel Agent to Save Money

LearnVest — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:02:20 PDT

Will using a travel agent help you save money for your upcoming trip? LearnVest has the answer.

Are travel agents back?

This question, posed by The New York Times, got us thinking. According to the piece, nearly one in three leisure travel agencies is hiring, and in 2011 travel agencies experienced a second consecutive year of growth; in fact, their bookings accounted for a third of the $284 billion US travel market.

Silly us, we thought travel agents had become passé.

But if the travel agent business is thriving, we started wondering - is there something to this? Could using an old-school travel agent actually save us money on travel?

To find out, we consulted Barbara Vong, a travel agent with Wright Travel Agency, the 2011 winner of the Best of the Best Globe Award from Travel Impressions.

Globe Award From Travel Impressions.

The first thing we learned? Travel agents usually don't charge customers for their services! Their payment actually comes through the hotels and wholesalers, meaning that we can simply tap into a free service. That also means using a travel agent should never be more expensive than booking by yourself online . . . and these are experts well-versed in where to find the best deals.

Of course, booking your flights in 30 seconds with a few clicks sounds a lot easier than playing phone tag with a live person, so it pays to know when a travel agent can help the most, and when you might as well DIY it. Vong let us in on the best times to call an agent, and some money-saving travel tips she's picked up in her line of work:

Use a Travel Agent If . . .

You're Traveling With a Group

For group bookings that involve coordinating travel for multiple people, it's always easier to use a travel agent, says Vong. “I just had a bride call me because one of the groomsmen booked his own trip through a discount travel site, and he wanted to add someone to the room,” says Vong. "The customer service representative from the travel site he used told him they couldn't do it, but they were probably just being lazy. This is a great example of when you’d rather hand the responsibility of changing that booking to a travel agent, rather than trying to fix it on your own."

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Andrew Garfield Shows Muscle and Chats With Fellow Spidey Tobey Maguire

Lauren Turner — Wed, 09 May 2012 10:35:47 PDT

Andrew Garfield's buff arms were on display as he sat for photographers Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin for the cover of V Man's Summer issue. He's in the spotlight for his upcoming role in The Amazing Spider-Man, which hits theaters in July. Andrew's not the first actor to zip into the superhero suit and he sat down with former Spider-Man, Tobey Maguire to chat about the iconic part. The guys talked about the fame that comes with being on the big screen and what it was like to audition. Here's more from Andrew and Tobey in V Man:

Tobey on finding out Andrew was the new Spider-Man: "When I heard it was you, I was literally like, f*cking perfect! I just want it to be great, and I thought, what a great actor Andrew is, I’m glad that’s what’s happening here."
Andrew on auditioning for the part: "You have the monitoring area with literally about 30 people judging you, looking at your face and whispering to each other - it’s one of the most disconcerting and kind of humiliating things to go through, if you’re aware of it."
Tobey on instant fame from the role: "But for me it was kind of unexpected. So much shifted in my life the weekend the movie came out. It was shocking. I’d been making movies for a while so I had experienced some attention. But then, all of a sudden, the Sunday after it was released, I remember I went to lunch with my little brothers and there were all these people outside and photographers-it was a lot more attention than what I was used to."