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Are You Going to Watch JT's The Phone Tonight?

PopSugar — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:15:31 PDT

Justin Timberlake played producer for a new MTV reality show, The Phone, which premieres tonight. We've already seen a preview of the series, which is a competition where contestants go on action-packed missions to win $50,000. JT has called it "a game of hell" and has been planning it for a while. So tell us - are you interested enough to tune in for the premiere tonight?

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Would You Watch "The Phone"?

GeekSugar — Mon, 12 May 2008 09:00:15 PDT

Here's one unknown caller you don't want to ignore! Justin Timberlake is set to produce a game show for MTV called The Phone, where contestants would pick up cell phone calls hidden around a big city, and they'd have to complete missions assigned by the caller on the other end of the phone.

I'm kind of intrigued by the premise of this show, and totally stoked about the fact that a game show will be built around cell phones. But I'm guessing if the production value isn't that great, it might be boring watching two people talk on cell phones while running around a city - after all, I do already have The Hills (joke)! What do you think? Would you watch this show?

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Share Your Food Photos on YumSugar

Susannah Chen — Sat, 26 May 2012 03:24:28 PDT

Have you cooked, eaten, or spotted something mouthwatering recently? If so, then don't let anything hold you back from sharing it with the rest of us: we want to feast with our eyes too. On a recent trip to Chicago, I hit up one of my favorite Mexican restaurants, Big Star, for some south-of-the-border sustenance and wound up ordering their queso fundido, a platter of melted, pungent, cheesy goodness.

Are you ready to share? We've got a group called Savory Sights, where you can upload mouthwatering images of foods and drinks you've made, consumed, or simply salivated over. Start showing us your photos now. There are lots of ways to participate, so read on to learn more.

3 Ways to Use Facebook's New Camera App

Kelly Schwarze — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:56:59 PDT

The truth is about 96.5 percent of our Facebook experience is spent scrolling through pictures of last weekend's camping trip and Friday's happy hour. Now you can ditch the status updates and cut straight to the photos with the new Facebook iOS Camera app. Introduced today, it's billed as the photo-sharing hub for Facebook users. Separate from the standard iPhone app, we've broken down how to use Camera below.

Browse albums - Get to the goods fast. Once the Camera app is launched, you can browse through friends' photos with a swipe and get a better view with a double-tap of an image.
Edit photos - Crop, edit, and filter photos within the app rather than uploading to a separate editing app, saving to the camera roll, and then uploading to Facebook. We know that tired drill.
Upload multiple images - The time has come to stop spamming your feed with individual mobile uploads at a time. Select two, three, or go crazy with 14 images uploaded at one time.

Does all this sound familiar? With Facebook's Instagram acquisition we've been waiting to see how the social sharing companies join forces - but that moment is still yet to arrive. Facebook says the filters and functions of Camera were built in-house, not using the Instagram resources. So yes, Camera is just one more handy photography app to add to your collection.

5 Things to Keep in a Plastic Folder When You're on a Trip

SavvySugar — Fri, 25 May 2012 11:43:48 PDT

I wouldn't dream of traveling without my trusty plastic folder! Be it for business or pleasure, I recycle the same one, slightly larger than a standard piece of paper that I've used since my college days. Mine's hot pink so it stands out in my travel tote amid magazines and other goodies and extra sturdy with a Velcro flap so things stay in better than pocketed, paper alternatives.

While there are some obvious things to go inside - such as flight checkins - I pack quite a few items, each with a very useful purpose:

Confirm everything - Bring a record of flight, hotel, and car rental in this folder. To save the environment, only print the official flight one (and do double-sided whenever possible) or simply create a word doc on one page with all addresses, phone numbers and confirmation codes where applicable.
Take the notes - While it's easy to rely a bit too heavily on smart phones (and the numbers and notes stored within), still jot down some personal details of things to do. If you want to be extra prepped, color code the printout pages for easy finding.

Learn how to organize the trip while you're on it to save time (and headaches!) afterwards and

Hold it together - Depending on the length of a journey, toss in a few paper clips and a business-sized envelope as well. Group all small receipts together for expensing and checking the budget later.
Get ready to write - If I had a dollar every time someone near me asked to borrow my pen (especially on international flights with forms that need to be filled out before landing), I'd have money to buy a new purse all together! Sure, many times there's a pen in your bag but save the digging and keep one instantly available inside the folder.
Keep the worries at bay - Extra passport photos and copies of important documents can also be stashed inside in case of emergency. If checking bags, you can write out an inventory of what's inside your suitcase - before you roll your eyes, this can help when planning how to pack lighter and picking out outfits once you're there.
Bring it back - Having this folder also makes it easier to bring back a postcard or other reminders of the trip like a menu from a new restaurant or a clipping from the local magazine.

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Band-Aid Magic Vision: Ga Ga or Gag?

Rebecca M Gruber — Thu, 24 May 2012 08:04:28 PDT

Like most tots, my lil ones have a bit of an obsession with bandages - one slight scrape and they're begging me to fix it up. Some of that is probably the fun characters they get to place on the boo-boo, but I have a feeling more of it has to do with the attention they receive. Imagine how they would react if it was none other than Kermit the Frog, Gonzo, or Miss Piggy calming them down?

Band-Aid Brand just introduced Band-Aid Magic Vision, a bandage that works in conjunction with a free iPhone app to help soothe injured kids. Here's how it works: Apply a bandage to an injured child (it can even be a pretend injury, if your kids are prone to inventing cuts and bruises the way mine are), and then point an iPhone or iPad loaded with the app at the bandage. The app then allows kids to interact with one of the three Muppet characters as they comfort the kids. Your children can pose with Miss Piggy on a runway, help Gonzo with one of his crazy daredevil acts, or swing with Kermit as he sings "Rainbow Connection." They can also photograph themselves interacting with the characters, and that sounds like just the cure tots need when they're facing noncritical injuries. What do you think?

FabSugar Diary: Our Week in Pictures

FabSugar — Fri, 25 May 2012 07:36:47 PDT

No need for an iPhone - we're sharing our favorite Instagram snaps right here to offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse of our week. From a sneak peek at the Agyness Deyn for Dr. Martens collection to a tour of the famous footwear brand's factory, we had a busy week of British adventures. At Gap, we had color-coordinating tees and cocktails, plus a look at the coolest shades for sale. Click on for our photo highlights of the week - and if you're not following us yet, what are you waiting for?

Celebs Parents' Best Photos of the Week

Rebecca M Gruber — Fri, 25 May 2012 06:47:37 PDT

You weren't the only one snapping pictures of your kids this week! Celeb moms and dads whipped out their cameras to capture their lil ones doing everything from helping out around the house to preparing for a flight home. Check out the pictures they shared over Twitter and Instagram, and if you happen to have your phone in hand, then go ahead and join our first Instagram Motherhood Challenge. We can't wait to see how you do!

Link Time - Bill Clinton Keeps Sexy Company in Monaco

Annie Scudder — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:30:34 PDT

Should we care that Bill Clinton took a picture with porn stars? - The Frisky
15 unfortunate (yet funny) misprints - CollegeCandy
12 Memorial Day date ideas - YourTango
Stars we suspected were gay before they came out - The Daily Beast
A mashup of women dancing on the big screen - HuffPost Women
How to improve phone sex without a word - Em & Lo
See new posters from Breaking Dawn Part 2 - BuzzSugar
Adrien Brody soaks up the sun shirtless at Cannes - PopSugar
Is this the craziest proposal story ever? - The Jane Dough

8 Facts to Share When Announcing Your New Baby!

LilSugar — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:31:05 PDT

Friends and relatives wait and wait for the phone call, email, or text that announces a newborn's birth. And, despite lots of parents knowing the baby's sex in advance and some even choosing their infant's name before the debut, there are plenty of facts that inquiring minds want to know when it's time for the official announcement!