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Modeling Maverick Takes It All Off

BellaSugar — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:15:01 PDT

I haven't been watching the new season of She's Got the Look, but if I'd known this sort of thing would go on, I'd have popped out the Elmer's and glued myself to the TV. During last night's episode of the modeling-competition show, a contestant named Laurie goes berserk. We're talking about jogging-in-place, taking-off-her-shirt berserk (so, um, maybe don't watch while the boss is around). Laurie - a self-described iconoclast and maverick - says she took her top off because "beauty is spiritual."

Sadly, Laurie is off the show, so the whole reason to check it out every week has jogged off the set. I'm not 100 percent convinced that this outburst was unscripted, but it's entertaining nonetheless. Did you see it last night, or does it make you more likely to watch the show?

Did You Watch She's Got the Look Last Night?

BellaSugar — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:00:11 PDT

Last night, the season two premiere of the reality show She's Got the Look premiered on TV Land. I confess I didn't pay much attention to season one of the over-35 modeling competition, but I'm willing to give it another try, particularly after seeing celebrity stylist Robert Verdi throw down in his clipboard in disbelief after a stunningly youthful-looking 72-year-old appears on the runway (see it around the 1:25 mark). The show is similar in concept to ANTM, and this time around they're adding a $100,000 prize in the mix. Did you tune in?

She's Got the Look: A Step Forward, or Back?

BellaSugar — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:00:12 PDT

Summertime always brings us a dose of reality TV shows. This week marks the debut of She's Got the Look, a modeling competition. (Yes, the theme song is by Roxette. Gross.) The concept is similar to Top Model, but the twist is that all of the contestants are 35 or older. The winner receives a contract with Wilhemina and a spread in Self magazine. And instead of Tyra and the Jays, the judges include Beverly Johnson and stylist Robert Verdi. Like any reality show, there's the requisite "people who don't have a chance in Hades" reel:

I'm conflicted about this show. If it's done well, it'll be a great reminder that women don't stop being attractive when they turn 35. But unlike the young Top Model contestants, these would-be models might have insecurities about their age - and one biting criticism could bring all of those out. Here's hoping that the show winds up being empowering. Will you tune in?

Gisele and Benjamin Swing Into the Holiday Weekend

Katie Henry — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:38:07 PDT

Gisele Bundchen and Benjamin Brady got a head start on their long holiday weekend in Boston today with a stop at their favorite neighborhood park. The pair sat side by side on the swings and seemed to be enjoying the beautiful East Coast weather.

Gisele's reunited with her guys, Ben, Tom, and Jack, following recent trips to Paris and Sao Paulo. While visiting her home country of Brazil, Gisele stepped out in a see-through lace top for the launch of her new lingerie line, Gisele Bundchen Brazilian Intimates. She looked incredible at the event, though new rumors began swirling that Gisele is expecting her second child. So far, there's been no denial or confirmation about the baby news from Gisele or Tom Brady.

Pregnant Reese Witherspoon Takes on a Tennis Match

Lauren Turner — Wed, 23 May 2012 13:30:13 PDT

Reese Witherspoon hit the tennis court with friends in Brentwood, CA, this morning. She grabbed a racket for the workout session and showed off her pregnant belly in a fitted top - check out FitSugar's picks for comfortable maternity activewear. While Reese awaits the arrival of her third child, she's been spending time with family. She went for a hike with her kids, Ava and Deacon, and father, John, on Saturday and joined husband, Jim Toth, to watch Deacon's flag football game over the weekend. Reese also had some recent professional excitement, since her romantic comedy This Means War was released on DVD this week, and we got an exclusive look at a deleted scene from the movie.

Bachelorette Breakdown: The Week's Biggest Whoa!-ments

Maggie Pehanick — Tue, 22 May 2012 09:13:48 PDT

Week two on The Bachelorette brought plenty of action, and I'm not just talking about the chemistry between Emily and Kermit - though that was slightly uncomfortable. No, I'm referring to the first one-on-one dates, the first group date, and all the poolside drama. It looks like we've got a veritable Real Housewives of Charlotte on our hands, only in this case the housewives are men and Botox is replaced by Muscle Milk.

I'm recounting the good times, and the especially bad times, from this week's episode when you

When Emily told Ryan they'd be baking cookies for her daughter's soccer team on the show's first one-on-one date, I was like, Whoa. No doubt this guy thought the only food preparation he'd have to do on The Bachelorette would be stomping his own grapes when producers flew him and his date to the scenic Napa Valley, and even then it would all just be for show and they'd get to drink perfectly aged Merlot by the fire while staring into each other's eyes. Not this season, buddy!
When Ricki showed up in the audience of the group date, I was like, Whoa! Wasn't the whole purpose of bringing the show to Charlotte so that Emily could still maintain some semblance of normalcy in her daughter's life? First she brings Ryan to soccer practice (but makes him wait in the car mere yards away from her daughter) and now this? (Side note: I kept thinking they should have rolled up the tinted window, lest Ricki see the strange man in her mother's car, but then it occurred to me that he might suffocate in the South Carolina heat.) Actually, come to think of it, watching your mom be the ringleader in a variety show starring the Muppets and a dozen suitors (one of which will be your new daddy!) is pretty commonplace nowadays.
Whilst lounging in the hot tub, Kalon let slip that he thought Doug "put being a dad on hold" to be on the show, and Doug was all, Whoa. Despite the fact that Kalon is coming off like a tool and clearly making no friends, Doug overreacted a touch and told him to "check it," but in a much more serious way. Kalon tried to interject, and again Doug was like, "Check it." I believe the phrase he's looking for is actually "Check yourself before you wreck yourself, bro." It also appears that Kalon is no longer "Helicopter Guy" and has now been given the nickname "Chopper," which the guys think is derogatory, but which is actually really cool and something I might try to get my friends to call me.
Meanwhile, Emily went on her date with Joe. The two dined at her local cotillion venue and put their hopes and dreams in the "love clock." After laying out his wishes to come back to Charlotte to marry her, Emily told Joe he wasn't the guy for her, and Joe was like, Whoa. It was brutal, but it was necessary.
After the loads of private time he got with her this week, Ryan still thought it would be kosher to monopolize Emily's time before the final elimination. He did this by writing her a seven-page letter and then making her read it to him out loud. It took 15 minutes, which is about two weeks in Bachelorette hours. This wouldn't be quite so bad if Taylor wasn't awkwardly waiting in the wings, caught in the unfortunate position of either backing down or breaking mid-letter-read. All the guys who were watching from outside were like, Whoa.

Did I miss any whoa!-ments?

Photo courtesy of ABC

Jake Gyllenhaal Suits Up to Start Filming in Canada

Lauren Turner — Tue, 22 May 2012 08:54:09 PDT

Jake Gyllenhaal kicked off the first day of filming on his new project, An Enemy, in Toronto today. He got into character in a disheveled suit and the grown-out facial hair that he's been sporting for the last few months. Over the weekend, Jake was in NYC, where he's been hanging out with friends and family. He shared a walk with his sister Maggie before she welcomed a baby girl in April and was also spotted partying with pals. Jake met up with Jay-Z for a guys' night out at the Standard along with Pharrell Williams. It looks like Jake is turning his focus to business now, though, since he's started working on set in Canada and also has End of Watch hitting theaters this Fall.

Beautiful on the Inside and Out: Get to Know Actress Serinda Swan

Jaime Richards — Tue, 22 May 2012 06:00:00 PDT

Canadian actress Serinda Swan, whose parents have both been involved in the business, started her career at the ripe old age of 3, but she got bitten by the athletic bug a few years after. "I had to actually leave the industry because I got heavily into gymnastics and I kind of looked like a little gremlin!" she says. "So it didn't really work anymore for the cute little cereal kid jobs; they wanted nothing to do with me, so it took a little while for me to get back into it."

But once she did, she came back with a bang. For the past five years or so, Serinda has appeared as one of the Sirens from Tron: Legacy, and as bounty hunter Erica Reed on A&E's Breakout Kings. Known for her mesmerizing, cool-toned eyes, Serinda is also making a name for herself through her charitable initiatives. Find out more about the dynamic star now.

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Why Everyone (Even 20-Somethings) Should Make a Will

Business Insider — Tue, 22 May 2012 00:15:44 PDT

Getting a will is not just for those who are on the cusp of retiring. People of all ages should consider writing one, says Business Insider. Here's why.

Despite the well-known fact that everyone alive today will kick the bucket at one point or another, nearly 60 percent of Americans admitted in a 2011 poll conducted by online legal service Rocket Lawyer that they didn't have a will.

In fact, one-third said they'd rather do their taxes, get a root canal, or give up sex for a month than lay out their dying wishes in black and white.

All right, let's not get out of hand now.

Making a will these days is easier than ever, and if you've been putting it off simply because it seems daunting, then you could be making a big mistake.

"You do it for your family's [future]," says Rocket Lawyer founder Charley Moore. "[A will] enables you to start thinking about issues like whether you have the right insurance coverage, life insurance, and ways of replacing your lost income."

Whether you're 22 years old and just ran your umpteenth marathon or you're ready to retire, laying out an estate plan should definitely be near the top of your to-do list.

It's one of the three most important documents every adult should have.

Here are the other two, according to Moore:

A living will: Also called an advanced healthcare directive, a living will is where you lay out all the nuts and bolts of your end-of-life care. If you wind up in a coma or unresponsive in the hospital, then a living will can help your family decide how to handle your medical treatment.

Durable power of attorney: Choose an attorney you trust to administer your estate after your death, says Moore. He or she will be objective (unlike family members), and their entire job is to follow your wishes.

Read on for more.

Miranda Kerr Shows Stomach During a Hot Sydney Photo Shoot

Lauren Turner — Mon, 21 May 2012 06:39:46 PDT

Miranda Kerr got in front of the camera for a photo shoot in Sydney on Friday. She showed off her abs in a short top and oversized skirt as she struck a variety of poses. Miranda's been in her native Australia for the last week and has been juggling work and family during her stay. She and son Flynn met up with her mom and grandmother last weekend, but the star was solo to hit the red carpet for the Style Awards, where she donned a sexy gown. Miranda is also looking hot on the cover of InStyle Australia's June issue. She opened up to the publication about her personal style, which she says is inspired by Audrey Hepburn and Angelina Jolie.