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Live Out Your Fantasy Wedding on Your PC

March 18, 2010 at 4:32PM by Lauren Brown |

Dream Day Wedding PC

Maybe wedding bells aren't quite in your future — but what girl doesn't like to dream about what her big day will be like? Well, there's a new game out today that you can download directly into your PC and plan your ultimate wedding fantasy.

Dream Day Wedding: Bella Italia for PC takes you to Italy, one of the most romantic cities in the world to create everything from the perfect proposal to a wedding celebration that even Donald Trump would envy! There are 77 locations to choose from in this romantic adventure. From the cake to the dress to the backdrop — you can have anything your heart desires. Just don't get too carried away just in case your future husband can't deliver quite the same event for you one day! To download the game, just head to iplay.com. Ciao!

Do you dream about your wedding day? Tell us about it!

xoxo

Lauren

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Kristen Stewart Plays Hanky Panky on The Tonight Show!

March 18, 2010 at 12:00PM by Lauren Brown |

Kristen Stewart

Have you checked out the crazy new game show Minute to Win It? Contestants use household items in a series of simple yet super nerve-wracking challenges in an attempt to win up to a million dollars! Last week, Kristen Stewart was a guest on The Tonight Show when Minute to Win It host Guy Fieri was there too. The normally reserved Twilight star let her guard down and went head to head with Jay Leno in the Hanky Panky challenge. Watch the video below to see how she did! And, if you want to check out Minute to Win It, it's on NBC on Sunday nights at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT and you can go to NBC.com and learn how to play some of the challenges with your friends at home!

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Dakota Fanning Gives a Glimpse of the New Zac Posen for Target Line!

March 18, 2010 at 11:03AM by Lauren Brown |

Dakota Fanning

How cute is the blazer that Dakota Fanning is wearing in this picture? Well, for once a star is showing off an affordable look that you can make your own. The Runaways star is donning the Zac Posen for Target Tuxedo Jacket — and it's only $50!

Zac is the latest high-end fashion designer to create a Target line. But don't run to the store just yet — the Zac Posen for Target line won't be available in stores until April 25th. The pieces will range from just $17.99 to $199.99 so there will be plenty of great new things you can't afford to pass up for your spring wardrobe!

Do you love Dakota's blazer? Are you planning on checking out Zac Posen for Target?

xoxo

Lauren

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Paul Frank Contest Wants You to Design Their New Ad!

March 17, 2010 at 3:50PM by Lauren Brown |

Paul Frank Art Attack

Hey all your artist types! Want to see your artwork in a Paul Frank ad and win $2,500 towards art supplies? Well, you're in luck, all you have to do is have an "Art Attack." That’s right — just go wild with creativity using any medium you want (photography, painting, mixed media — whatever floats your creative boat) and submit a JPEG of your work on the Paul Frank Website.

Once you enter, get all your friends to log on because users across the nation will vote for their favorite work. Then, the top five artists will receive an image of Julius, the iconic Paul Frank character to incorporate into an original art design. The final Paul Frank inspired designs will be evaluated by a panel of judges which will include renowned artists Shawn Barber, Hisham Bharoocha, Tomokazu Matsuyama, and editors John Lee from Theme and Evan Pricco from Juxtapoz magazines.

Submissions will be accepted through July 12th and the grand-prize winner will be announced on October 20th, 2010. The winner receives $2,500 toward art supplies, a Paul Frank ad showcasing their final Paul Frank piece in Juxtapoz Magazine and Theme magazine, and other Paul Frank goodies. So what are you waiting for? Get out your favorite supplies and get those creative juices flowing!

Will you be entering this awesome contest?

Xoxo

Lauren

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Five Questions with Devon Bostick

March 17, 2010 at 2:44PM by Lauren Brown |

Devon Bostick

There are two things we know for sure — older siblings are gonna torture you and middle school is tough. It's all confirmed in the movie adaptation of Diary of a Wimpy Kid based on the oh-so-popular book series by Jeff Kinney. It hits theaters on Friday, March 19th so we were psyched to catch up with its star Devon Bostick. He plays Rodrick, the manipulative, punk rocking, older brother of self-absorbed, middle schooler Greg Heffley. In real life, Devon's charming, sweet and down-to-earth (though we're not quite sure that his real life little brother would agree!).

CosmoGirl: Could you relate to Rodrick and Greg's relationship because you’re a big brother too?

Devon Bostick: Luckily for my younger brother, I'm not as terrible as Rodrick. I could relate to the differences between the two siblings though. When siblings are younger it's sometimes harder to connect because of age differences and all the rest, but my brother and I kind of grooved into becoming friends. One of my funniest sibling stories, a sad story at the time, is when my brother and two other friends were having a pillow fight. Next thing we knew my brother was hit with a pillow and fell to the ground. He fractured his arm. Now this seems like a terrible thing to happen, but my brother hurting his arm in a pillow fight is pretty funny — because that is the most ridiculous place to injure something. Pillow fights...apparently they're dangerous!

CG: What are your own middle school memories?

DB: Middle for me was kind of tough, I can relate to the [Diary of a Wimpy Kid] books in that way. It was a new school for me and many of the kids had been going there since grade one and had already formed their little cliques. It was hard to get past that but I eventually did. The best part for me was getting into drama classes. It was fun, easy, and it helped me grow as an actor.

CG: Moving on to your high school days — did you go to your prom?

DB: I went to my prom. Somehow I managed to do that, but missed graduation because of filming. Prom was a lot of fun because nobody knew what to expect. It was cool to be in a fancy setting with everyone you see on a daily basis. Overall, the food was all right and the dancing okay, but it's all about the after party.

CG: What do you look for in a girlfriend?

DB: I like girls that are down to earth, intelligent, and don't try to be anything that they're not. One thing that I fall for all the time is girls with blue eyes and brown hair. There's something about that combination that I find really sexy. It's all in the eyes...and the personality, but that's obvious.

CG: You've been in movies and on TV. What's your dream role?

DB: I would love to work on a big superhero movie or sci-fi film that explores a lot of special effects, however my dream is to work on a Judd Apatow movie. I love his work!

Will you be checking out Diary of a Wimpy Kid this weekend?

xoxo

Lauren

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At-Home Recipes for Pretty Prom Hair!

March 17, 2010 at 11:15AM by Divya Bahl |

Henna Hair Color

Prom's coming up and the first thing to fantastic hair is getting it smooth, shiny and healthy way in advance. You don't need to spend big bucks at the salon either. You can do it yourself with ingredients straight from your mom's pantry! No matter what your pre-prom hair dilemma, we have the recipe to fix it — stat!

Super Shine: Caffeine can intensify your dark locks and make it really stand out! Just brew a pot of non-flavored coffee or strong black tea and soak your hair in it. Comb through, cover your head with a plastic shower cap, and sit for 20-30 minutes. Rinse it out, shampoo and rinse again with cold water to give it super shine!

No More Frizz: Mix a banana, ¼ cantaloupe, two tbsp of yogurt, and one tbsp of olive oil together in a blender. Apply the mixture to damp, unwashed hair and comb through all the way. Let it sit for 20 minutes and then rinse it out. Shampoo and condition your hair. You'll notice your hair will be way smoother when you style it for prom!

Super Strong Ends: Sick of split ends? An avocado mask can help moisturize and repair destroyed hair. Mix together one mashed avocado, ¼ cup of honey and one can of coconut milk in a bowl. Put it on dry hair, especially over your split ends. Cover with a shower cap and blast the hairdryer over it for five minutes. Let you the mask sit for an additional 30 minutes. Rinse well, but don't shampoo! Voila — healthier hair in no time!

Bye Bye Dandruff: Mix ½ cup of water and ½ cup of white vinegar. Put it directly on your scalp and then start shampooing. We recommend doing this twice a week for flake-free locks!

Not only will this cut down your prom budget, but also, it's a natural way to have healthy, beautiful hair all year round!

Do you have any other home recipes to recommend for an amazing mane?

Xoxo,

Divya

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Avatar Coming to DVD on Earth Day!

March 16, 2010 at 3:18PM by Lauren Brown |

Avatar

Mark your calendars — Avatar is coming to DVD on April 22nd. If the date sounds familiar, that's because it's Earth Day — the 40th anniversary of the celebration to be exact. And that's truly the most fitting time to watch this epic movie about the powerful Na'vi race on planet Pandora and the battle they face to save their own natural resources from greedy humans.

Avatar, directed by James Cameron (the man behind Titanic) and starring Sam Worthington (one of our newest crushes) and Zoë Saldana (did you see her crazy dress at the Oscars?) recently became the highest-grossing film of all time. It raked in a whopping $2.6 billion at the box office worldwide!

Did you check out Avatar in 3-D when it was in theaters? Do you think it'll be worth watching it on DVD without the 3-D effects?

Xoxo

Lauren

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Justin Bieber Summer Tour Dates!

March 16, 2010 at 12:04PM by Lauren Brown |

Justin Bieber

Ready to catch some Bieber Fever? Justin Bieber has his new album My World 2.0 hitting stores on March 23 and today he announced he's hitting the road this summer for his first headlining tour with special guest Sean Kingston!

But wait — there's more! Justin is launching a special online community for his biggest fans called the Bieber Fever Fan Club. You'll get special access to news, updates, online tour diaries, limited edition merchandise plus an exclusive welcome package. For now, the only way to become a member is through a special ticket presale starting March 18th. VIP concert ticket packages for fan club members only will be available there too. The general public on-sale will begin March 27 at 10:00 a.m.

JUSTIN BIEBER "MY WORLD" NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

June

23 Hartford, CT XL Center

24 Trenton, NJ Sun National Bank Center

26 Cincinnati, OH US Bank Arena

27 Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee Summerfest

29 Minneapolis, MN Target Center

30 Des Moines, IA Wells Fargo Arena

July

2 Moline, IL i wireless Center

3 Omaha, NE Qwest Center

5 Grand Prairie, TX NOKIA Theater at Grand Prairie

6 Tulsa, OK BOK Center

8 Broomfield, CO 1STBANK Center

10 W. Valley City, UT The E Center

13 Everett, WA Comcast Arena at Everett

14 Portland, OR Rose Garden

17 Oakland, CA Oracle Arena

18 Reno, NV Reno Events Center

20 Los Angeles, CA Nokia Theatre LA Live

21 Paso Robles, CA California Mid-State Fair

24 Las Vegas, NV The Theatre for Performing Arts at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

25 Glendale, AZ jobing.com Arena

28 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center

29 N. Little Rock, AR Verizon Arena

31 Memphis, TN FedExForum

August

1 Lafayette, LA Cajundome

4 Orlando, FL Amway Arena

5 Sunrise, FL BankAtlantic Center

8 Charlotte, NC Time Warner Cable Arena

9 Duluth, GA Arena at Gwinnett Center

11 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena

12 Indianapolis, IN Conseco Fieldhouse

14 Columbus, OH Schottenstein Center

15 Auburn Hills, MI The Palace of Auburn Hills

21 Toronto, Ont. Air Canada Centre

22 London, Ont. John Labatt Centre

24 Ottawa, Ont. Scotiabank Place

25 Albany, NY Times Union Center

27 Providence, RI Dunkin' Donuts Center

28 Newark, NJ Prudential Center

29 Syracuse, NY New York State Fair

31 New York, NY Madison Square Garden

September

1 Manchester, NH Verizon Wireless Arena

3 Essex Junction, VT Coca-Cola Grandstand at Champlaign Valley Exposition

4 Allentown, PA The Great Allentown Fair

Will you be checking out Justin's show when he comes to your town?

xoxoxo

Lauren

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Win the Hottest Beauty Products from Terra

March 15, 2010 at 3:25PM by Gennifer Delman |

Terra Beauty Bag Giveaway

If you're like us, you can't get enough of the beauty departments of your local convenience store. From the luscious shampoos, funky nail polishes, and enticing body scrub aromas, we could spend all day frolicking in the aisles of Walgreens.

Thanks to terra.com, you could win all of the drugstore brand products you love with just a few clicks! Their seasonal beauty bag will be given away to 100 lucky winners. Your tote could include St. Ives Apricot Scrub or Burt's Bees Lip Balm.

Enter by May 31 to put yourself in the running! Good luck!

What are your must-have drugstore brand beauty products? Share your beauty secrets below!

xoxo,

Gennifer

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New Online Site Fights Back Against Digital Abuse!

March 15, 2010 at 3:11PM by Lauren Brown |

Texting

Have you been the victim of digital abuse? Sometimes, it can be tough to identify if something that's been posted about you on places like Twitter and Facebook was in good fun or could be potentially damaging to your reputation. So, MTV's A Thin Line campaign revealed today a new online application that will help you draw the line between digital use and digital abuse.

The app is called Over the Line? and it lets you interact directly with your peers about what you're experiencing online. You can post your own stories (from the funny to the hurtful) and other users will tell you if a line has been crossed by rating your story and then giving you feedback and advice of how to deal. It's a safe place so you don't overreact and more importantly, so you don’t ignore things that truly are considered cyber bullying or digital abuse. This is an important subject and important site so we hope you check it out.

Have you or your friends been the victim of digital abuse?

xoxo

Lauren

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Prevent Achy Feet After Prom with Rollasole

March 15, 2010 at 2:30PM by Gennifer Delman |

Rollasole USA Ballet Flats

Wish you could avoid killing your feet with your killer heels on prom night? Every girl needs a pair of back-up shoes, and U.K. sensation Rollasole has the perfect solution. The brand is a line of roll-able ballet flats that you can take with you anywhere: Tuck them into your clutch, then unravel them for comfortable footwear after your dance marathon.

The slip-ons come in metallic pink, silver, gold, and black. Each pair also comes with a reusable pouch to store your pumps, so you don't have to carry them around. Snatch a pair before prom hits over at Target.com for $9.99.

Would you wear Rollasole flats? Fill us in below!

xoxo,

Gennifer

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Harry Potter Star Emma Watson Has a New Boyfriend!

March 15, 2010 at 12:32PM by Lauren Brown |

Emma Watson

What will Harry Potter say? Emma Watson, better known to us Muggles as Hermione Granger, has split with her long-time boyfriend Jay Barrymore. They dated for two years but blame the breakup on long distance. Emma is a student here in the United States at Brown University while Jay is a financier back in the U.K. so it was quite hard to get together with a transatlantic flight involved and all.

But, rumor has it that it was a bit more than just long distance that broke them up — apparently Emma has a new boyfriend! He's a fellow Brown student and Spanish musician named Rafael Cebrian. We hear that Rafael has even encouraged Emma to take part in an upcoming play on campus. Sounds a bit intimidating for the other students to have a major movie star on board but glad that Emma is jumping into college life!

Who do you think Emma Watson should date?

xoxo

Lauren

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UPDATE: Lesbian Teen Suing School District Over Canceled Prom!

March 15, 2010 at 12:31PM by Lauren Brown |

Prom City

Remember last week we told you that the prom at Itawamba Agricultural High School in Fulton, Miss., was canceled because a lesbian student wanted to bring her girlfriend and wear a tux? Well things have heated up and we wanted to give you the update. Constance McMillan, the student in the middle of all this, is now suing her school board! She teamed up with the Mississippi chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union and they filed suit in federal court last week. They alleged that the school board's actions violated Constance's First Amendment rights to freedom of expression and asked the judge to reinstate the school's prom.

Meanwhile, the support for Constance has been overwhelming. There’s a Facebook page she set up to with over 100,000 fans. And, offers have been flooding in from outside organizations and do-gooders to hold a private prom for the students so they don’t have to miss out on the experience.

What do you think about this situation? Would you sue if this happened to you?

xoxo

Lauren

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Confirmed: Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas Are Dating!

March 15, 2010 at 2:22AM by Lauren Brown |

Demi Lovato

Sorry, girls — another Jonas Brother is off the market! Sonny with a Chance star Demi Lovato finally broke down on Access Hollywood host Billy Bush's radio show and confessed what has long been speculated. Yes, she and Joe Jonas are dating! After revealing to Billy that Joe was her best friend, Billy then asked Demi if they had gone from "boyfriend-girlfriend to best friends." Demi's shocking response was, "No, kind of the opposite" and went on to say that Joe is "incredible."

We're so excited for the Disney stars! They can stop hiding and enjoy having their relationship out in the open! We just wonder if Joe's ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift has heard the news?

What do you think? Are Joe and Demi a match made in heaven?

xoxo

Lauren

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Is Katherine Heigl leaving Grey's Anatomy?

March 12, 2010 at 4:16PM by Lauren Brown |

Katherine Heigl

Well Grey's Anatomy fans, we fear we have some bad news. It's not looking good that Katherine Heigl will return to Seattle Grace next season. In fact, we may not see her at the hospital ever again. Rumors are swirling that Katherine, who took a three-month break from the show to take care of her newly adopted daughter, did not show up to work as expected this week. And, if Katherine does decide to hang up her scrubs for good, it's still very much TBD if she'll come back at least one more time to give her character Izzy Stevens a proper good-bye.

With the limited storylines that Izzy's had this season — do you think it matters if she doesn't return? Or were you holding out for an Izzy and Alex reunion? Will Grey's be the same without her? Tell us what you think!

Personally, we're on Team Izzy all the way!

xoxo

Lauren

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