• The 7 Best Indie Movies You Haven’t Seen

    The 7 Best Indie Movies You Haven’t Seen

    Obviously with rainy days come movie marathons and Netflixing until the cows come home. You’ve probably seen your favorite movies enough times to recite them by memory, so throw a little indie in there!

  • Women’s History: 9 Inspiring Women In their 30s

    Women’s History: 9 Inspiring Women In their 30s

    In honor of Women’s History Month, CollegeCandy has decided to spotlight some of the world’s most influential women. Last week we focused on the women from our generation and this week, we pay attention to some of the most spectacular thirty-somethings. These are the women that show us life really does get interesting in your 30s, whether you’re a famous movie star or activist.

  • Birthday Faves: What’s The Big Deal About Rihanna’s “S&M”?

    Birthday Faves: What’s The Big Deal About Rihanna’s “S&M”?

    Rihanna’s latest video for her song “S&M” hasn’t even been out for a week, but it’s stirring up a controversy. Due to the sexual nature of the video and its subject, “S&M” has been banned in 11 countries, restricted on YouTube (it’s only available if you log-in with an account that proves you’re over 18), and pulled from play on some radio-stations until after 7pm.

  • What’s The Big Deal About Rihanna’s “S&M”?

    What’s The Big Deal About Rihanna’s “S&M”?

    Rihanna’s latest video for her song “S&M” hasn’t even been out for a week, but it’s stirring up a controversy. Due to the sexual nature of the video and its subject, “S&M” has been banned in 11 countries, restricted on YouTube (it’s only available if you log-in with an account that proves you’re over 18), and pulled from play on some radio-stations until after 7pm.

  • Now Showing: Blue Valentine

    Now Showing: Blue Valentine

    You may be wondering why, since I usually write about new releases, I have chosen to review Blue Valentine (which was released in late December most places) this week. Well, despite being out for a month, Blue Valentine remains a water cooler topic. The subject is no longer the MPAA’s original decision to give Blue Valentine an NC-17 rating (read my thoughts on that here), but instead it is Michelle Williams’ nomination for Best Actress.

  • Who Won’t Be Thanking the Academy This Year

    Who Won’t Be Thanking the Academy This Year

    The Oscar nominations are in. And the claws are out.
    Once the Academy Award nominations are public knowledge you expect there to be gossip, some hurt feelings, some angry fans, and some shocked directors. But this year, things have gone a little too far.

  • Our Golden Globe Predictions

    Our Golden Globe Predictions

    It’s January, so you know what that means in Hollywood – it’s awards season! Kicking off the big ones is the Golden Globes, airing THIS Sunday, Jan. 16, and I for one cannot WAIT!

  • My Ideal Star-Studded Golden Globes Table

    My Ideal Star-Studded Golden Globes Table

    The list of Golden Globe Nominees was announced today, and though there were no major surprises, I love pretty much anyone who’s got a shot at winning an award. And that, friends, is an exciting prospect for my 2011 TV schedule. So while I was making a mental food-shopping list for award night (Tostitos, Diet Coke, twizzlers…hey, January 16th is that far off!), my mind really got to thinking…

  • Holiday Movie Release Guide: What to See With Who

    Holiday Movie Release Guide: What to See With Who

    December is the month of holiday parties and family get-togethers. The people are cheerful, the cities are festive, and everyone is in a fabulous mood. But sometimes, sometimes, you just want to get away from all of that holiday cheer and see someone blow something up. And that’s why holiday movie releases exist.

  • Gossip Cheat Sheet: Holiday Love

    Gossip Cheat Sheet: Holiday Love

    Ahhh the holidays! Time for cookies, ornaments, drinks, and songs! And lots of love. Tons of new couples are blossoming, but how many will really make it into the New Year? Probably not many. But that’s Hollywood! There’s new couples, marriages, and a bunch of crazy as usual.

  • The ‘Blue Valentine’ Controversy

    The ‘Blue Valentine’ Controversy

    Blue Valentine (in theaters December 31st) stars Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams as a married couple with an imperfect relationship. You may not know that, but you probably know that the film has received an NC-17 rating from the Motion Picture Association of America (aka the MPAA) for a scene in which Gosling’s character performs oral sex on William’s character.

  • Gossip Cheat Sheet: Preggo Pink! Kanye’s Outrageous

    Gossip Cheat Sheet: Preggo Pink! Kanye’s Outrageous

    I don’t know why I still act surprised when something crazy happens with celebrities. It’s not really shocking anymore, but some things do give me a “if this shizz didn’t happen all the time, I might be surprised” kind of vibe. This week Lindsay Lohan seems to be doing well in rehab, Kanye lost it once again, celebs are pregnant, and Taylor Swift is still with Jake Gyllenhaal (and still can’t sing).