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Fragrance Giveaway! Britney Spears believe

BellaSugar — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:29 PDT

Welcome to another BellaSugar giveaway! Ten lucky readers will receive a 3.3-ounce bottle of believe, the new fragrance by Britney Spears. It's easy to enter, too: Just by taking my quiz and leaving a comment, you are eligible to win!

Don't worry if you don't get 100% on the quiz, as the winners aren't chosen by high scores. But you must leave a comment to enter the contest, and to do this you have to be a registered TeamSugar user-so make sure you are all signed up!

Please remember that you are only allowed to enter once; repeat quizzes will be ignored. Just click on "take the quiz" below and on Friday, November 2 at 5 pm PST, a random drawing will take place to choose ten winners. Be sure to read the official rules-and good luck, because I believe you've got a great shot at winning!

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Jamie Lynn Spears Shares Lessons on Birth Control and Teen Pregnancy

Annie Scudder — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:50:37 PST

“I believe in safety and birth control as prevention," Jamie Lynn Spears tells Glamour this month. "But like many young girls . . . I was really scared to go to the doctor." Britney's little sister had to grow up fast, after she became pregnant at 16, and after taking some time away from the spotlight, she gave an interview with Glamour to mark her 21st birthday.

In the interview, Jamie Lynn shares the reality of becoming pregnant at an age most girls are thinking about prom, cheerleading, or college. She admits, "I had been on a Nickelodeon show, Zoey 101, and after we wrapped shooting, I just wanted to go home to Louisiana and finish high school, be a cheerleader, all that." But that wouldn't happen. "Then I found out I was pregnant [by then-boyfriend Casey Aldridge]. I was 16. I’d had one boyfriend."

Jamie Lynn also says she resented the judgment, which she believes was intensified by her fame. "I was judged for something that probably most everyone does. I was young. I was in love. I was like every other teenager, except I had this last name. And I made a decision that is forever my decision." But fear of judgement also led to the accidental pregnancy. Jamie Lynn explained, "I was on a Nickelodeon show, and it [felt] especially embarrassing to ask someone to put me on birth control. I didn’t want to ask my doctor, because she had a little girl."

Jamie Lynn's honesty reveals that many sexually active teens need the adults in their lives, be it parents, doctors, or sex ed teachers, to be more proactive about getting them access to birth control. Do you think Jamie Lynn's high-profile cautionary tale could make a difference? And see more from inside the March issue at Glamour.

Brad Pitt on Celebrating His Oscar Nomination: "Pancakes For Everyone!"

Allie Merriam — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:51:59 PST

How Brad Pitt is celebrating his best actor Oscar nomination! - Lifeline Live
Are Avril Lavigne and Brody Jenner getting back together? - People
Albert Brooks responds to not getting an Oscar nomination - BuzzFeed
What did you make of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills finale? - BuddyTV
Kate Bosworth and Rebecca Hall show how Sundance fashion is done - Lainey Gossip
Jason Segel to receive this year's Hasty Pudding honor from Harvard - Huffington Post
After Heidi and Seal's split, the remaining Hollywood couples we can believe in - The Daily Beast
Jay Cutler says he and Kristin Cavallari never actually broke up - Us Weekly
Check out Gordon Ramsay's new LA mansion - TooFab
Hugh Jackman has a project out on DVD this week - Rotten Tomatoes
What critics are saying about the Sundance debut of Elizabeth Olsen's Liberal Arts - Hollywood Reporter
How did 50 Cent just get even richer? - Wonderwall
Mary J. Blige tries her hand at hosting Live! With Kelly - Zap2It
Britney Spears's conservatorship will end when she marries Jason Trawick - Celebitchy

Coming Soon: Britney Wants You to "Believe"

BellaSugar — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 10:59:46 PDT

First she was Curious, then she had a Fantasy, and soon Britney Spears will add one more scent to her fragrance collection. In October, Britney Spears Believe will arrive in Macy's and other department stores. So far, there's no word on what this scent will smell like, but details should roll out soon.

Believe is a logical progression in Britney's naming choices. She began dating Kevin Federline in late 2004, at almost exactly the same time as the Curious launch. The following year brought Fantasy, which debuted the day after Britney gave birth to Sean Preston. And now, as she prepares her comeback single, there's Believe-perhaps a not-so-coded message to fans who want to see her succeed?

Considering Britney's bizarre behavior as of late, marketing Believe is going to be a challenge, to put it mildly. Page Six reports that Brit ditched the photo shoot for Believe's packaging. And although she's appearing on the cover of next month's Allure-perhaps the best place to promote her new fragrance-there's no interview because Britney flaked on her appointment four times.

So what do you think? Will Believe make millions of dollars like Curious and Fantasy did? Or are Brit's hijinks alienating her fans? Or does it all come down to how good this fragrance smells?

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The Week in Pictures

Lizzie Fuhr — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 04:00:22 PST

We can't believe it's already December! As 2011 comes to a close, we've kicked off our celebration with the best celebrity quotes on love and sex and the things we've learned from studies from the past year. The icing on the cake? Britney Spears is celebrating her 30th birthday! Get back in the know and see all of the fun and newsy highlights from this week in pictures.

Buzz In: What's Your Favorite Britney Spears Song?

Shannon Vestal — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:05:00 PST

Can you believe it's Britney Spears's 30th birthday today? The pop songstress made a name for herself in a cute schoolgirl outfit in the video for " . . . Baby One More Time," back in 1999, and since then, she's been a huge part of the music scene. In the 13 years since, Spears has put out seven albums, each of which have had several catchy earworms. For me, there are certain singles that take me back to definitive parts of my life.

I have more than a few Britney favorites, ranging from old-school hits like "Lucky" to this year's "Till the World Ends." But I have one all-time favorite: "Toxic." It reminds me of dancing with my friends in clubs, and I still have it on my iPod for when I'm at the gym and need something to pump me up. I bet you have a favorite too, even if you're not a huge pop music lover - so in honor of her birthday, share it here!

Are You Tired of Celebrity Fragrances?

BellaSugar — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 13:00:23 PDT

I can barely keep up with all the celebrity fragrances this fall: There's Sarah Jessica Parker Covet, M by Mariah Carey, Britney Spears Believe, Christina Aguilera, Intimately Beckham and Paris Hilton Can Can-to name just a few. Soon, we'll also have new scents from Daisy Fuentes, Kylie Minogue, Naomi Campbell, Celine Dion, Kate Moss, Carmen Electra, Jessica Simpson and Paula Abdul. (And let's not forget Antonio Banderas for the guys!)

Some commenters have said they're sick of celebrity scents, but someone's buying them. Are you excited about these fragrances, or are you over it?

A Few New Bits About Brit's Believe

BellaSugar — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 11:00:03 PDT

Most of you said you're tired of celebrity fragrances, and, well, I'm feeling overwhelmed by them, too. While some, like Covet by Sarah Jessica Parker, are created with a lot of input from the star in question, others seem to be patched together with little or no input. I could be way off-base here, but I have a feeling Britney's new fragrance, Believe, falls into the latter category. Considering her odd behavior this year, I find it hard to, er, believe, that she's had the time to be deeply involved in Believe's development.

Still, the scent is expected to do at least $10 million in US sales during its first year, and WWD reports on its fragrant notes:

The scent, by International Flavors and Fragrances, has top notes of guava pulp and golden tangerine; a heart of honeysuckle and linden blossom, and a drydown of patchouli aura, sensual amber and pink pralines.

WWD says that Believe is "arguably the most sophisticated" of Britney's fragrances, but those notes sound pretty sugary and young to me. And the packaging, while more grown-up than the looks of Curious and Fantasy, is still more girly than womanly. Believe ($38–$58) launches in October, but if you pre-order online, yours will ship earlier.

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Buzz Blabber: Hunger Games Teaser Disappoints

BuzzSugar — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 03:05:00 PDT

A lot of famous musicians took to the MTV VMA stage this week, but it was the teaser trailer for The Hunger Games that aired during the show that got you guys talking. You guys also had a lot to say about the legion of mini me Britney Spears dancers that participated in the Vanguard award tribute to the pop star, as well as the latest episode of True Blood, which ran during the same night as the VMAs. Check out what readers had to say about about each topic.

The Hunger Games teaser trailer left you hungry for more

"I feel like this teaser accomplished what the pictorial in Entertainment Weekly with her in costume meant to. I believe her as Katniss now, but I wanted more from a teaser trailer. Have you SEEN what Chris Nolan did with the most recent Batman teaser? So much crammed into those few seconds without giving anything away!" - yeokr
"Good teaser, but like everyone else, I wish it had been longer or had more content. Maybe there could have been other character voiceovers instead of just Gale's to increase the intensity of the situation." - larisa5656
"Jennifer is definitely growing on me as Katniss. But yeah, this teaser was exactly that, a teaser. Really didn't give any of us anything to go on other than footage of trees and a person running through the forest." - alyssaaa

Find out what else got you talking when you

"That was awesome. I loved the Britney impersonators. It just goes to remind you of all of Britney's memorable moments. She's really a VMA staple - and she's not even 30!" -genesisrocks
"I loved it! The remixes are great, the costumes are nice memories, loved the dancing." - French Kiss
"Wow, weird but cool!" - littlemunchkin

True Blood fans weigh in on who Sookie will choose

"I for one enjoyed Eric and Sookie's little tête-à-tête on the couch. I don't think she'll be with either of them at the end of the season and am looking forward to seeing how that relationship progresses next season. Lots of angst I am sure." - Bethany0403
"I have enjoyed the nice soft side of Eric and totally understand Sookie's attraction, but I have a strong feeling that relationship will end. I think she will not be with either of them but still fighting the temptation of both since she is connected to both of them through the exchange of blood. I feel like Alcide and Sookie's broken hearts will get it on." - care0531
"I was so happy to have my old Eric back. While I loved his venerable side, I love my bad ass best. Am I the only one on the planet who can recognize the fact that Alcide is simply muscle in a robotic body who is a mediocre character at best? Was not sorry to see Tommy go. He would never have gotten over the fact that he killed his mother. Russell will be back next season at the latest, I want Steve Newlin back; he was such a hoot. Of course Sookie will, in the end, choose Bill. She can't handle a healthy relationship, and while Alan Ball keeps harping surprises at us he is totally predictable where Sookie and Bill are concerned." - asfandancer

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Link Time - Shakira Gets Super Sexy on a Stripper Pole in Her New Video

PopSugar — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:15:00 PDT

Shakira looks super sexy on a stripper pole in her latest video - TooFab
Oprah might be back on TV sooner than you think - Huffington Post
How you can bring Jennifer Aniston into your home - Rotten Tomatoes
Carrie Underwood can't contain her softer side around her husband - Us Weekly
Gordon Ramsay stands up for Victoria Beckham in restaurant drama - Lainey Gossip
Khloe Kardashian has a wardrobe malfunction on national TV - D-Listed
Nicole Kidman sends a video message to her fans - JustJared
Not everyone is a fan of January Jones - PopEater
Why is Marisa Miller posing nude with a giant teddy bear? - Hollywood Tuna
Britney Spears can't believe how awesome her Femme Fatale show is - Pink Is the New Blog
Former SI model Kathy Ireland hits the beach in her bikini - The Superficial
Lady Gaga was basically naked at the CFDA Awards - Hollywood Rag