Buzz News Roundup, 5/16


Updated 05/19/08 6:58 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 8 comments

Buzz News Roundup, 5/16

Did you ever read R.L. Stine's Goosebumps books? Now there's going to be a movie version of the series, Variety reports. Billboard has the rundown of this year's BET Awards nominees; T. Pain leads the pack with five nominations. Hooray! The hilarious Rob Corddry has finally landed a starring role, in the action-comedy Project A, which will be produced by Ben Stiller, ComingSoon Read more

What Puts the Goose in Goosebumps?


Updated 12/22/07 7:17 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

A Quick Explanation of the Physiology of Goosebumps

I bet the chill in the air has give you a fair share of goosebumps. Want to know what causes them? Scientifically speaking, they're triggered by a reflex called piloerection. This reflex causes tiny muscles at the base of each hair to contract, making the little hairs that cover your body to stand up. Which in turn makes little bumps all over your skin, giving it the appearance of a Read more

Ooh, I Just Got Goose bumps


Updated 12/21/07 5:28 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Ooh, I Just Got Goose bumps

It's been awfully chilly out there lately and I bet you've gotten your fair share of goose bumps. Want to know what causes them? Well, they're triggered by a reflex called piloerection (kind of funny name - don't ya think?). This reflex causes the little hairs that cover your body to stand up, because tiny muscles at the base of each hair contract. Which in turn makes those little bumps all over Read more

The Hunger Games and 13 Other Frequently Challenged Sci-Fi Books


Updated 04/17/12 3:15 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Banned Science Fiction and Fantasy Books

This month the American Library Association updated its list of frequently challenged books for the 2011 year, and one wildly popular novel is making its way up the rankings of this infamous list. The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins, which first appeared at number five of Top 10 Most Frequently Challenged Books in 2010, is now third on the list for attempts to remove its contents from Read more

Watch Matt Bomer and Darren Criss Sing "Somebody That I Used To Know" on Glee


Updated 04/17/12 1:26 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

"Somebody That I Used To Know" Glee Matt Bomer Darren Criss

We've already seen pictures of Matt Bomer on Glee, but now we're getting a taste of what he sounds like when he shows off those pipes. In a performance from next week's episode, Bomer (as Blaine's brother, Cooper) sings a duet with his little bro to Gotye's "Somebody That I Used To Know." The song has become ubiquitous lately, but it still gave me goosebumps to hear the guys nail each note. Seems Read more

3 Reasons You Loved The Hunger Games


Updated 03/27/12 5:30 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

The Hunger Games Audience Review

Now that The Hunger Games has been released, everyone is talking about what they thought of the movie. We asked you what you thought of the film, and overall, it sounds like you were pleased, and there are a few big reasons that stuck out in your comments. Check out those three things and the comments that support them below. Jennifer Lawrence gives a stellar performance "I was very Read more

Watch Another New Trailer For Game of Thrones Season 2


Updated 03/06/12 12:24 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Game of Thrones Season Two Trailer [Video]

In case you haven't noticed, we're pretty excited for the April 1 return of Game of Thrones, which means we've been eating up all of the sneak peeks at the new season — and this hot new trailer might be the best one yet. Set to Florence and the Machine's "Seven Devils," this longer preview gives us of a taste of all the drama to come — including trouble at the wall, a vengeful Tyrion, and Read more

Daily Tech: Tweets That Go Bump in the Night


Updated 02/21/12 10:45 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

R.L. Stine Tweets Horror Story

Follow Goosebumps legend R.L. Stine as he tweets a horror story — Geekosystem Why you need to stop Internet bragging — Cracked Anonymous could shut the power grid via cyberattack — Newser How to photograph the daytime sky — Tecca The BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2 has arrived — Geek.com Watch the trailer for SXSW documentary Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines Read more

Video: Best Dressed! Funniest Moments! Watch Us Break Down All of the Golden Globes Highlights


Updated 02/15/12 3:32 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Golden Globes 2012 Highlights (Video)

It's the day after the Golden Globe Awards, and we're taking a look back at all of the show's major moments! Watch as our editors Allison McNamara, Molly Goodson, and Lindsay Miller dish on their favorite dresses of the evening, the speeches that gave them goosebumps, and the funniest moments of the night. Do you agree with their picks? Check it out in today's special PopSugar Rush. Read more

Rewind: Tell Us Which Twilight Character Is Your Favorite


Updated 11/19/11 3:05 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

Popular Movie and TV Stories From Week of November 14, 2011

In anticipation of the release of Breaking Dawn Part 1, we asked you to weigh in on your favorite Twilight characters. Check out these behind-the-scenes Breaking Dawn pictures you won't see anywhere else. Before you watch Breaking Dawn, take a look at the Twilight stars' pasts by reliving Edward and Bella's sweetest onscreen moments and reminiscing about what the Twilight stars were up to Read more