Sideways Is Back, in Japanese Form


Updated 04/23/09 10:51 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 4 comments

Japanese Film Producers to Remake Sideways

If you were stoked to hear about the release of The Ramen Girl, wait until you hear about the next big foodie flick. Oh, wait — you may have already seen it. Twentieth Century Fox is creating a Japanese version of Sideways, the Oscar-nominated comedy about four friends road-tripping through California wine country that became a runaway hit in 2005. Given wine's increasing popularity in Japan, Read more

Gym 101: Strength-Training Warmup


Updated 01/27/12 1:01 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Warm Up For Strength Training

A solid warmup sets you up for a solid workout. When it comes to prepping for strength training, an active warmup primes the joints and muscles, prepping them for the heavy lifting. Lauren, my Equinox trainer, introduced me to these moves, and after a little light cardio — for me, it's five minutes running on a treadmill at a 6 mph pace, but the elliptical or a little jump rope would work — Read more

From the Community: Beat Boredom With This 40-Minute Treadmill Workout


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40-Minute Treadmill Workout

Caught in a rut on the treadmill? FitSugar reader FitFabCities has created a 40-minute treadmill workout that is certain to get you excited about the gym again! I'm not afraid to say it: I love the treadmill. I know, I know, my fellow runners out there probably gasp in horror at the thought of spending even 30 minutes "running but going nowhere," but I love it. I love staying dry, I love Read more

DODOcase Makes Room For the Kindle Fire


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Kindle Fire DODOcase

If you've already got your hands on a Kindle Fire, but are still deciding on a case to keep it safe, might I suggest the new DODOcase For Kindle Fire ($45)? Just like its iPad, Kindle, and BlackBerry PlayBook counterparts, the Kindle Fire DODOcase protects your gadget from scratches and scrapes thanks to its strong bamboo casing and hardcover face that looks and feels just like a Moleskine Read more

George Clooney and Stacy Keibler Show Love in Cabo With A Rod


Updated 11/28/11 12:44 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

George Clooney and Stacy Keibler Hugging in Cabo Pictures

George Clooney and Stacy Keibler shared a hug yesterday in Cabo. The couple are off on a Mexican vacation with some of their best friends, including Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber, and even Alex Rodriguez. ARod, who was just in Miami partying with Beyoncé Knowles, was seen enjoying the afternoon out in the sun with Stacy and an injured George. George and Stacy spent Thanksgiving together south of Read more

Little Daily Tricks to Wake Up Slimmer


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Simple Daily Tricks to Wake Up Slimmer

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Jessica Girdwain We get it: you want to lose the jiggle but don’t want to blacklist your favorite eats, count every single calorie, or overdose on gym hours. The great news is, you can drop weight without dieting: experts say making small change-ups to your day is one of the best ways to lose. We grilled Read more

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart Share Sweet Glances at Breaking Dawn Fan Event


Updated 11/10/11 10:31 PM · Posted by · 17 comments

Robert Pattinson Kristen Stewart Cute Pictures at Twilight Fan Event

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, in a Longchamp sweater, could hardly contain their affection yesterday at a Breaking Dawn Part 1 fan event in LA. The couple were next to each other for a sweet group hug, and they were also seen sharing sideways glances while answering questions from the crowd. Kristen and Robert are getting used to fielding questions about their work in the Twilight series, Read more

George Clooney Keeps His Leather Jacket on For a Descendants Press Day


Updated 10/20/11 12:22 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

George Clooney, Shailene Woodley Pictures For Descendants London

George Clooney switched gears to promote his movie The Descendants at the London BFI Film Festival today. He was joined by costars Shailene Woodley and director Alexander Payne, who was the man behind other hits like Sideways and Election. This morning was dedicated to Alexander's project, but yesterday George focused on his own Ides of March. George and his leading man and woman Evan Rachel Wood Read more

How to Say No at Work


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How to Say No at Work

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Some things aren’t hard to say no to, like dog-sitting your neighbor’s odious chow or signing anything in the hands of nonprofit logo-wearers. But at work, refusing a request won’t just get you puppy dog eyes — from canine or wearer. You wouldn’t want to jeopardize your position with coworkers or bosses, but there Read more