POPSUGAR Fitness

Off the Court With Beach Volleyball Olympian Misty May-Treanor

Susi May — Tue, 01 May 2012 02:15:18 PDT

The daughter of an Olympian and wife of a Major League Baseball player, professional beach volleyball player Misty May-Treanor knows a thing or two about competing. She even tangoed her way across the stage in Dancing With the Stars a few seasons ago. After winning back-to-back Olympic gold with teammate Kerri Walsh in Athens and Bejing, the duo is hoping for top honors again this Summer in London. While on the Nike campus in Beaverton, OR, I caught up with Misty, where she let me in on a few pregame rituals and what the scene is really like at the Olympic Village.

Misty, 34, is looking forward to competing and isn't letting her nerves get the best of her - the mark of a seasoned athlete. "I know when things are going to get me a little nervous, because nervous to me feels good." Asked about pregame rituals, Misty says she and Kerri make a habit of jumping over the sideline to enter the court together, which is followed by a complicated handshake. She'll also turn to music; to psych up before a match, she listens to anything from hip-hop to Euro. And, of course, the fans: Misty looks "at the stands and gets energy."

Find out what Misty says about the Olympic Village and her pregame meal after the break!

The Hunger Games: Who's Who in the Cast

Becky Kirsch — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:27:58 PST

The Hunger Games craze just keeps getting bigger and bigger as the first in the book trilogy moves closer to big-screen adaptation on March 23. By now you've probably seen The Hunger Games trailer, but how much do you know about the actors and the characters they'll be taking on? Whether you're a fan of the novels or just getting in on the hype, meet the cast that will be bringing the film to life - and learn a bit more about their onscreen counterparts.

5 Things We Already Know About True Blood Season Four

Shannon Vestal — Thu, 26 May 2011 15:40:53 PDT

Are you aware that the True Blood season premiere is a mere month away? The excitement has been heating up, but it reached a boiling point with the recently released photos from season four. But I know what you want besides pictures and previews: details. So gathering what we can from the pics and promos from the upcoming season, I've put together a list of a few things that we can expect when season four starts.

1) Eric has lost his memory. We had a sneak peek of a scene of Eric stumbling around, and then Alexander Skarsgard confirmed at PaleyFest that Eric has amnesia. Sexy, confused Eric? Still hot.

2) Tommy is still alive. At the end of season three, we saw an angry Sam go after his brother Tommy and then shoot at him, but the finale ended on a cliffhanger. From this picture, we know he survived (or is dead and making an appearance as a ghost, but let's err on the side of optimism, shall we?). Since Tommy turned against Sam at the end of the season, I wonder if he's going to keep making trouble for his brother, or if he'll straighten out.

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3) Witches have invaded Bon Temps. Fiona Shaw joins the season as witch Marnie, and we've also viewed a scene of Bill and Eric discussing the new coven of witches. It's looking like witches will be to season four what werewolves were to season three, so gas up your broomsticks.

4) Bill won the fight with the vampire queen. It was obvious Bill would survive the fight he picked with Queen Sophie-Anne, because he's Bill, duh. And unless they went back on their agreement that the brawl was "to the death," then we have a great, bloody battle to look forward to in the season premiere. But will Sophie make it out alive? And if she doesn't, with Russell also gone, who's going to be the next big bad vampire leader?

5) Sam will get a new love interest. The sensitive shapeshifter has the worst luck when it comes to love (like a lot of people on this show), but this season, he may get to be happy for a while. His new sweetie is Luna, played by Janina Gavankar, though their bliss may be short-lived. As you can see from this clip, she's got some baggage in the form of a werewolf ex.

Of course, there will be so much more to look forward to in the fourth season. I can't wait to see where Sookie's romantic life goes, now that she's a swingin' single after kicking Bill to the curb (I'm split between Eric and Alcide). Plus, there are more than a few cliffhangers to be resolved, like Jason's new role as leader in the werepanther community of Hotshot, or what's up with the creepy baby doll in Jessica and Hoyt's new house. What are you looking forward to seeing most when True Blood comes back?

Photo courtesy of HBO

Vegas, Baby: 10 Memorable Movies Set in Sin City

POPSUGAR Entertainment — Mon, 23 May 2011 15:30:54 PDT

From bachelor party shenanigans to card counting to elopements in cheesy chapels, there are plenty of reasons why Las Vegas is the perfect backdrop for a movie. In honor of this week's release of The Hangover Part II, we thought we'd rewind back to the first film, which takes place in Sin City. The 2009 comedy embodies some of the biggest Vegas cliches (sex, drugs, and tons of booze), but that doesn't make it any less memorable. Along with the original Hangover, take a look at some of our favorite movies set in Vegas.

Food Review: Healthy Asian Chicken Frozen Dinners

POPSUGAR Fitness — Fri, 20 May 2011 11:57:39 PDT

It's a fact: frozen dinners happen. We know life is busy and you can't always whip up a home-cooked meal. When pressed for time, microwaveable meals make for an easy option, but the frozen-food aisle can easily overwhelm your senses of judgment. With so many choices, it's hard to figure out which frozen dinner will truly be a tasty, healthy meal.

To take the guess work out of your next trip to the supermarket, we've nuked and tasted five Asian-style frozen chicken meals, from sesame chicken to a gingery stir-fry. Read on to see which meals are worth putting into your grocery cart and which ones aren't worth the time it takes to heat them up.

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DrSugar Discusses Birth Control: IUDs

DrSugar — Thu, 19 May 2011 10:35:43 PDT

DrSugar is in the house! This week she explains the pros and cons of using IUDs for birth control.

To continue our ongoing series of gynecological topics, I have decided to write about intrauterine devices (IUDs) as a form of birth control. Even though I learned about IUDs through many outlets (sex ed in school, medical school), I decided to research them more thoroughly since the birth control pills I started taking after having my baby negatively affected my milk supply. I had to find an alternate mode of contraception so I could continue to have an abundant milk supply for my little one. I had a Paragard (copper) IUD inserted a couple of weeks ago and I'll share my experience as well as more information about two types of IUDs in today's column! Keep reading for more info.

Shopping: Long and Lean Summer Looks From Bassike, Rick Owens, and Helmut Lang

coutorture — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:11:55 PDT

This season's long, lean dress does not take inspiration from the floral, flouncy maxis of seasons past. In urban monochrome shades of army green, gray, white, and black, the silhouette is more '90s grunge and less '70s hippie. Some of our favorites above (from Rick Owens, Stella McCartney, Bassike, and Helmut Lang) show just a bit of leg and look perfect with an open-toe boot or flat sandal and a cropped jacket-a modern go-to outfit that will take you right through the fall.

Shopping: Stunning Silver Jewelry From Isabel Marant

coutorture — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:00:11 PDT

While Isabel Marant's ready-to-wear gets most of the - well deserved - press, there's something to be said for her understated and reasonably-priced jewelry. This season there's a bevy of sparkly silver goodies with chain and mesh detailing. It's all available at Net-a-Porter, so pick your poison.

Shopping: Slim, Slouchy Sweats From T by Alexander Wang, Stella McCartney, and Madewell

coutorture — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:00:11 PDT

We've been seeing slim, slouchy gray sweatpants on the runway for the past couple of seasons, and it seems designers have not yet grown tired of the luxe loungewear look. As part of her recently released pre-fall collection, Stella McCartney offers a gray cashmere version as well as a disco-ready sequined pair in navy. Madewell presented athletic-inspired sweatpants with a washed button down shirt, and Alexander Wang (who first featured the look in his designer spring 2009 collection), just released a lower-priced alternative in his T by Alexander Wang lineup.

Shopping: Zip Pouches, Day Clutches, and Wristlets From Prada, Marc Jacobs, and Vivre

coutorture — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:00:11 PDT

In the summer months, we prefer to keep our accessories low-maintenance and casual by ditching oversized caryalls in favor of small day clutches and colorful pouches. These have just enough room to hold the necessities-an iPhone, lip gloss, sunglasses, and a credit card-and are perfect for both summer getaways and weekends in the city.