The cast of ‘True Blood’ is here to help your…withdrawals

Random hotties in t-shirts

Steve Jobs has an awesome way of dealing with stupid questions

Charlie Sheen’s allowed back on network TV?!

Staying office-appropriate on scorching hot days

How to make summer last

Ashley takes the boys to Thailand in ‘The Bachelorette’

Kim’s suing the heck out of that football player

•Who’s side are you on for the ‘RH of OC’?

This week our gang of misfit toys journey to Thailand. If free vacations aren’t enough incentive to sign up for this show I don’t know what is. This week’s theme seemed to be “Starting Over” …although girlfriend had a rough time forgetting about Bentley’s charade last week. Every time the camera was on Ash (in the fake confessional footage) she was stressing about how she doesn’t want to put her all into it again if someone is just going to pull a Bentley, she then goes on to mention his name about 100 more times during the next two hours.  It’s a little sad to watch my favorite little dentist struggle again, at least she isn’t whining to the guys asking if they like her…oh wait.

So Ash wasn’t the only one starting over this week, Thailand proved to be a fresh start for all:

1. During Constantine’s one on one he explains to Ashley that this is the new him. Basically he’s had commitment issues in the past so clearly  being on a reality t.v. show is the fresh start that anyone with commitment issues hopes for. Regardless, their date was cute and showed they could both have fun just going with the flow.

2. Ames apparently was going to go home on his one on one date with Ash, until she realized he was more than a reheated ball of wax and actually (surprise) has a lot in common with her. And I hate to say it, but after seeing him in action he’s kind of moving up in the ranks. So technically his one on one day was a total fresh start with Ashley.

3. The orphans in Baan San Fan orphanage, which houses some of the children who lost their parents in the 2004 tsunami, got a fresh start this week thanks to Ash’s group date guys. On their group date this week, they redid the orphanage supplying new mattresses, toys, bikes and provided a fresh start for some amazing kids. Not going to lie it pulled at my icy heart-strings a bit.

4. Since our favorite Masked Man was forced out last week the gang had to start over and find someone new to pick on. And that someone is Ryan P. For good reason too, with ABC’s selective editing we see just how annoying one person can be on t.v. PLUS wanna be Schuester stole Ashley just as she was about to give out the rose on the group date, you would think he would have something important to say right? Nope, just that he enjoys talking with her, joke was on him though because our lady gave the rose to Ben F.

5. West went home, so it truly was a fresh start/new beginning. After being with those fellas for a month boyfriend gets to go back to his empty house having some new reality t.v. dating experience under his belt.

And just a little movie magic:

During the group date JP and Ash snuck away giving him the perfect chance for a romantic kiss on the beach in the rain…you can’t write this stuff! He also, passively, expressed to the little lady that he was a little concerned about his standing. But Ash reassured him that their magical kisses weren’t going anywhere. On a side note, it seems like JP is the new Ashley…aka Whiny and always needing reassurance.

Katy Perry’s new music video is our teen dream fantasy

Guess which TV show is the most-watched in the world

The new clothing label we’re drooling over

Lindsay doesn’t let her house arrest keep her from having fun

Kim Kardashian’s prenup gives Kris Humphries nada

Prince William enjoys wearing ridiculous hats too

Why it feels weird to become a fan of a dead celebrity

12 awesome gadgets we need in our kitchen

Which came first: self-love or self-care?

I grew up wanting to be Ashley Olsen and my stepsister was all for being Mary Kate. We had the matching pink and blue outfits on our family cruises, we fixed our hair the way MK & A would wear it. we tried to sell our brother for 50 cents…basically, they were the sisters we wanted to be. Well at least on-screen.

It was so bad we even memorized their movies, those awful same-plot-every-time movies. Now don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed every second of their films — from the M and A names to the corny lines and amazing soundtrack.  Well, it just so happens that America’s favorite twins are turning 25 today! (That’s about 24 years and 6 months from when they got their start as Michelle Tanner.) So in celebration of these lovely fur-wearing, hippie-dressing ladies, here are 5 of the worst movies Mary Kate and Ashley ever made. I guess you’re bound to slip up when you own your own production company at age 13…

For your viewing pleasure:

When In Rome:

“We were fired over instant coffee! I’d call that an over-reaction!” 

Our Lips Are Sealed

Victoria: Since when has she known how to surf? 
Ashley Parker: Since this scene apparently… 

The Challenge

“I’m stuck with yogi and her two boo-boos!”

New York Minute

“What are you doing? Right now, that dog is my life. And when he poops, his poop is my life.”

Holiday in the Sun

“Well that’s what I generally do with books – I read them.” 

[There comes a time in every girl’s life, (usually after a third or fourth martini), when she realizes “Damn, I need to do something… travel to Europe, take up Chinese, get married…someeeething! I need to change my life.” Finding myself in one such rut and without the cash-flow for a capricious jet-set to France, I decided to live by the book, take the plunge, and tackle the Benrik challenge. If you have never heard of Benrik’s This Book Will Change Your Life, crawl out from under the rock you have been living under, wipe the tired crust from your eyes, and listen up.]

Week 1 – Task 1

Day 48: First Impressions

They say that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. I know that now. To start off my This Blog Will Change Your Life challenge, I randomly opened to page 48: First Impressions. This page asked me to hand out the following message to one or more complete stranger(s):

“Hello! If you have one minute, would you please write down your first impression of me, for an experiment. Please be as honest as you can. If you want you can shut this book when you’re finished and I’ll only look when you’re gone. Thank you.”

Read More »

I’m feeling very casual lately. Like so casual, that I wore jeans to work three days out of five last week (unheard of for girly me!). Even when I hit the town, I’m not loving getting dressed up or sporting one of the skintight dresses in my closet. For times like these, it’s nice to have t-shirts that transcend the boundaries of casual and dressy. And I’ve found one that hits the nail on the head!

Wildfox Couture is a brand known for cute, kitschy tees and dresses and is also a celeb-fav. While some of the tees are a bit pricey, they’re totally unique and fun. The thin, gold peace sign on this shirt is subtle, but adds a bit of flash and spices up the plain black tee. It’s also slightly looser fitting, which is exactly what I was aiming for!

Read More »

So many different reactions have emerged from the heart wrenching Lauren Spierer case. Here at CollegeCandy, we realized how important it is to review a few basic safety tips in light of the situation. The response to the tragic story has been primarily positive, from citizens volunteering to partake in long public searches to media coverage in an attempt to round up clues. And then I read this.

I was pretty annoyed that Huffington Post took this moment to discuss the “party culture” at IU. Lauren is still missing and the article dubs underage drinking as a common problem in the town, as if it isn’t anywhere else, and then proceeded to list where the university falls on a list of party schools. Because that’s totally relevant…

Read More »

Isn’t it just the worst when one of your favorite stars decides to stop being amazingly perfect in every way and does something rude, out-of-character, or just plain stupid? Whether it’s a nude photo scandal, a controversial tweet/statement, a law suit, or even a violent drunken tirade against the paparazzi, even the thought-to-be-perfect celebrities we all know and love tend to majorly mess up at least once during their career.

So what are we, the adoring fans, supposed to do when our favorite stars decide to crush all our hopes and dreams? It’s a simple 5-step process that will have you either forgiving or forgetting your celeb BFF quicker than you can say “Tracy Morgan” (see what I did there?).

1. Remember, celebs are people, just like us- NOT gods. I know it’s hard to believe that someone with Kim Kardashian’s body, Prince Harry’s royal lineage (and ridiculously hot accent), or Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen’s “cutesey kid movie” resume could ever be anything besides immortal gods that we love to put on pedestals and worship. Unfortunately, they’re not. They’re normal people who pulled the right side of the wishbone. Instead of treating a celebrity scandal like it’s a sign of the Apocalypse, treat it like an old friend who got caught cheating on a test or something. You’ll get over it much easier, I promise.

2. Remind yourself of why you love your celeb so much. I don’t know about you, but I still tend to get a bit choked up when I re-watch Lindsay Lohan’s ‘The Parent Trap.” It’s normal and it’s okay to creepily dwell in the past when it comes to stars. I mean, their job is to make movies, albums and go to photoshoots, right? So if you’re having a hard time forgiving a celeb, re-familiarize yourself with the material they did before getting busted. Oh, but make sure to have a box of tissues close-by just in case the water works start up.

3. Go on, tell them how you feel. Celebrities are always trying to stay relevant, so there’s always a million different ways to contact them. Sure, they may never actually read their fan mail or their Twitter replies, but if you want a place to go on an angry rant against your favorite star, the outlets are there. Just be careful- stars like Rihanna, Demi Lovato, and Courtney Love tend to tweet back at the haters pretty often.

4. You do know there are literally thousands of celebrities, right? If you can’t forgive some random person you’ve never met before, chances are there’s a star somewhere in the world that’s almost a carbon copy of your ex-celeb-BFF. Love the “Oops, I Did it Again” Britney, but hate the bald lip-syncing one? Ditch Spears and check out Kylie Minogue or Robyn. Missing the days when Chris Brown used to be the cute guy with an amazing voice, but can’t get over how he hurt Rihanna? Forget about Chris and check out J. Holiday or Robin Thicke.

5. You should probably just quit celebrity gossip. Seriously, if you can’t get over some scandal or find some other star to obsess over, the world of celebrity gossip probably isn’t a healthy realm for you. I suggest canceling your subscription to Us Weekly, removing TMZ from your DVR, and blocking PerezHilton.com on your internet browser. You’ll thank me later.

What do you do when your favorite stars get caught up in some blown-out-of-proportion scandal? Are you one to forgive and forget or do you quit the star cold turkey? Let us know!

I don’t know about you, but I am completely obsessed with arms. On guys, strong arms makes me feel protected and safe – not to mention, it’s uber sexy. On girls, nicely toned arms show a sense of empowerment and look great in sleeveless dresses. So, I’m finally dedicating this week’s workout to getting that sleek arm definition. These are extremely easy to do and they give you great results!

1. Arm Pulses

Bring your arms in front of you, clasp your hands together and keep your elbows as close to each other as possible. Raise your elbows to shoulder height. Continue the workout by raising it one inch higher and then lowering it back down, creating small pulses. This move will tone your deltoids (shoulder muscles). To increase the intensity, hold a weight or textboox in your hands. Pulse your arms for 30-60 seconds. Repeat 3 times. Read More »

We all love music, right? Whether you’re in a bad mood (rock to your angry emo mix) or an awesome mood (blast those summery jamz), you’re always in the mood to listen. So keep the good vibes going with the Jeep’s new Facebook app, the Jeep Compass Media player.

What’s the Jeep Compass Media player? Your online destination to get exclusive information and download free music from some of the coolest music artists around. Artists like Good Charlotte, will feature information, video and music, as well as behind the scenes interviews that you can’t find anywhere else.  Each week, a new artist will be showcased on the Jeep Compass Media Player along with a new opportunity to download more free music to expand your music library.

Jeep is sooooo excited about their new media player that they’re giving away an iPod Touch AND a $200 Amex card. It’s pretty insane. So we’re guessing you want to win.

Here’s how:

1. Tell us your favorite song for getting pumped up to go out. That’s it. You’re automatically entered to win this amazing prize.  Oh, and make sure to use your real e-mail address so we can contact you if you win. Oh, and fan us on Facebook because we’ll be announcing the winner there.

2. Contest closes at 11:59 PM on June, 16 2011

3. Please note this giveaway is only open to US and Canadian residents. For official rules and more legal mumbo-jumbo, click here.