Review: Monster's Beats Solo HD Keeps the Music Pumpin'


Updated 12/31/11 11:58 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 6 comments

Monster Beats By Dre Solo HD Headphone Review

I had the pleasure of reviewing the Monster Beats by Dre headphones back in 2008 and was excited when Monster recently sent me a pair of Beats Solo HD ($230) over-ear headphones to check out. Truth be told, I'm already a Monster fan (with a pair of Heartbeats still taking top billing on my wish list), and it only took a few listens to convince me that these ultra-portable cans were superior to Read more

Lady Gaga For Polaroid? Ooh La La!


Updated 02/15/10 9:03 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 5 comments

Lady Gaga Named Polaroid's Latest Creative Director, Will Make an Appearance at CES

As if I needed another reason to talk about Lady Gaga, it turns out she's planning to become quite the regular in the tech scene. In addition to last year's collaboration with Beats by Dr. Dre to produce the in-ear headphones seen in her "Bad Romance" video, she's the newest creative director for Polaroid! The film and camera company just announced she'll be serving as creative director for a Read more

DWTS Participant Louie Vito Rocks Dr. Dre Headphones


Updated 10/23/09 5:19 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 4 comments

DWTS Participant Louie Vito Rocks Dr. Dre Headphones

When he's not perfecting his rumba or two step moves on Dancing With the Stars with partner Chelsie Hightower, professional snowboarder Louie Vito can be spotted with his high-class headphones — the Beats by Dr. Dre — which offer amazing audio clarity and extra large speaker drivers for exceptional deep bass. A pair will cost you $300, although you can pick up the in-ear Beats by Dr. Dre Read more

Heartbeats In-Ear Headphones by Lady Gaga


Updated 09/23/09 1:45 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Lady Gaga Debuts New Earphones

Singer and songwriter Lady Gaga — the queen of constant transformation with all of her outrageous outfits and intricate head accessories — has teamed up with Monster to debut her first pair of earphones. Labeled "heartbeats," these in-ear headphones were designed by Lady Gaga herself and are said to be like no other headphones out there (not hard to believe, especially since they have her Read more

The Beat Goes On With Dr. Dre's New Headphones


Updated 12/10/10 9:34 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 9 comments

The Beat Goes On With Dr. Dre's New Headphones

If you've always wanted to rock out like one of the most respected rappers in the music industry, then feast your eyes on these beauties — the Beats by Dr. Dre headphones. Set to make their debut this Friday, and retailing for $350 (I know, totally pricey, but hear me out before you get turned off), the Beats headphones are like what a Bentley is to cars — luxurious, high quality, and worth Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: Meet Masala Bhangra's Founder, Sarina Jain


Updated 05/24/12 10:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sarina Jain of Masala Bhangra Interview

Grab a sari and start shaking! The fitness trend you haven't tried — The Daily Beast Feel like there's a bun in the oven? Ways to banish belly bloat — Fab Fit Fun When it's a grab-and-go kind of day: the best breakfast bars — Fitness 45-year-old Olympian Dara Torres on staying healthy while aging — Blisstree How you can beat the breast cancer odds — Prevention Eight easy moves that Read more

11 Iconic Frozen Treats to Make at Home


Updated 05/24/12 3:49 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Homemade Iconic Popsicles, Ice Cream Sandwiches, Novelties

Warm weather is here, and with it, the inevitable cravings for ice cream and other frozen treats. Sure, a scoop of organic sorbet could do the trick, but sometimes nothing beats a bite of chilly nostalgia best enjoyed on sweltering days at the community pool. If the tinkling tunes of the ice cream truck don't grace your neighborhood nearly enough, we've rounded up 11 iconic frozen novelties that Read more

Ponytails Get Glamorous on the Cannes Red Carpet


Updated 05/24/12 2:37 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Cannes Hair Trend Report: Ponytails

The chicest hairstyle to hit the red carpet in Cannes is also one of the simplest. Ponytails are getting glamorous at the film festival, with stars such as Diane Kruger and Freida Pinto showcasing decidedly elegant versions of the classic style. We're guessing a few more posh ponytails will debut before the festival wraps up, but in the meantime, get inspiration for your own next-level style. Read more

Fit Tip: Keep It Up Long After Summer Ends


Updated 05/23/12 1:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Why You Should Stick to Your Summer Diet and Exercise

Last-minute Summer shape-up plans may help you shed pounds and tone fast, but they do involve a lot of hard work and dedication as you race against the warm-weather countdown. So as you ramp up your healthy routine in time to don that bikini, make an even better resolution: stick to your new healthy resolutions, even after the Summer season fades. Whether you're detoxing with a debloating meal Read more

Cannes Minireview: On the Road


Updated 05/24/12 9:04 AM · Posted by · 9 comments

On the Road Movie Review

Required reading for teenagers in America, Jack Kerouac's On the Road is now a big-screen film, and the finished product just debuted at Cannes. It's one of the most anticipated movies to be screened at the Grand Palais — read on to see what we thought. Who's behind it? Walter Salles, of The Motorcycle Diaries, was tasked with directing the picture, which is of course based on the Kerouac Read more