<![CDATA[Nicholas Sparks]]>http://www.sheknows.com/ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Nicholas Sparks talks <em>Safe Haven</em>, <em>Best of Me</em> and next novel]]> http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/984997/nicholas-sparks-talks-safe-haven-the-best-of-me-and-his-next-novel <em>Safe Haven</em> author Nicholas Sparks chats with us about his first romantic thriller and his plans for his next few projects. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/984997/nicholas-sparks-talks-safe-haven-the-best-of-me-and-his-next-novel Entertainment Movies & Reviews Whitney English Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[<em>Safe Haven</em> movie review: Tears for fears]]> http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/982323/safe-haven-movie-review I swore I wouldn’t cry while watching this film, but then, there was that moment when beauty, heart, soul, pain and deep sacrifice all mix together, and the waterworks began. Director Lasse Hallstrom uses this Nicholas Sparks story to create romantic magic, just in time for Valentine’s Day. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/982323/safe-haven-movie-review Entertainment Movies & Reviews Shanee Edwards Thu, 24 Jan 2013 06:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[A perfect day with Josh Duhamel and Julianne Hough]]> http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/983143/exclusive-new-safe-haven-video-clip Josh Duhamel and Julianne Hough have adorable chemistry in this new exclusive clip from the Nicholas Sparks-inspired love flick hitting theaters next month. It's fresh love on a perfect day at the lake. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/983143/exclusive-new-safe-haven-video-clip Entertainment Movies & Reviews Tyler Kurbat Wed, 16 Jan 2013 07:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[<em>Safe Haven</em> set visit: Julianne Hough “moving past” abuse]]> http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/981621/safe-haven-movie-set-visit-julianne-hough-moving-past-abuse-issues SheKnows visits the set of Safe Haven in Southport, N.C., and chats with star Julianne Hough about her own experience with abuse and how she is moving past it in life and love. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/981621/safe-haven-movie-set-visit-julianne-hough-moving-past-abuse-issues Entertainment Movies & Reviews Whitney English Wed, 16 Jan 2013 06:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[<em>Safe Haven</em> set visit: Josh Duhamel makes a great dad]]> http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/981617/safe-haven-movie-set-visit-josh-duhamel-dad SheKnows heads to Southport, North Carolina, to hang out on the set of Nicholas Sparks’ new film <em>Safe Haven</em>. We chat with the film’s star, Josh Duhamel, about the role and being a dad. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/981617/safe-haven-movie-set-visit-josh-duhamel-dad Entertainment Movies & Reviews Whitney English Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:15:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Do Nicholas Sparks' books spark romance?]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/978361/do-nicholas-sparks-books-spark-romance If a young Hollywood actor wants to skyrocket to fame and become the object of every American female’s desires, he need do but one thing — star in a Nicholas Sparks movie. Do you honestly think women would be so wacky about Ryan Gosling if it weren’t for <em>The Notebook</em>? So why are we such a sucker for Nicholas Sparks' movies and books? http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/978361/do-nicholas-sparks-books-spark-romance Love & Sex Celebrity Relationships Kat Hobza Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:30:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Girls: Need more Nicholas Sparks? Turn on the TV]]> http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/975447/nicholas-sparks-will-have-three-tv-shows Tired of the same old television shows that put so much drama into their writing that it outweighs the romance? Fret not! Nicholas Sparks is in the works to bring not one but three shows to television. Prepare to swoon. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/975447/nicholas-sparks-will-have-three-tv-shows Entertainment Television Deirdre Kaye Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:50:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Hot new trailer: <em>Safe Haven</em>]]> http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/974803/hot-new-trailer-safe-haven Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel bring Nicholas Sparks' <i>Safe Haven</i> to life in this riveting tale of new love, fresh starts and a creeping past that could ruin it all. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/974803/hot-new-trailer-safe-haven Entertainment Movies & Reviews Tyler Kurbat Wed, 24 Oct 2012 06:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Exclusive: Our chat with Nicholas Sparks & exclusive movie poster debut]]> http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/974709/exclusive-interview-bestselling-author-nicholas-sparks-talks-safe-haven-book-turned-movie Nicholas Sparks is an accomplished, busy writer but he's never lost sight of the importance of connecting with his readers in an honest way. We asked for an exclusive interview with the author and he delivered. Join us as we talk about his literary journey and the birth of his latest work-turned-movie. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/974709/exclusive-interview-bestselling-author-nicholas-sparks-talks-safe-haven-book-turned-movie Entertainment Movies & Reviews Tyler Kurbat Wed, 24 Oct 2012 06:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Exclusive first look: <em>Safe Haven</em> eBook tie-in]]> http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/974705/exclusive-first-look-safe-haven-ebook-tie-in Just in time for today's <i>Safe Haven</i> trailer debut, SheKnows scored an inside look at the upcoming eBook rendition of the story soon to hit big screens, chock-full of all the insight die-hard Sparks fans could ever dream of! http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/974705/exclusive-first-look-safe-haven-ebook-tie-in Entertainment Movies & Reviews Tyler Kurbat Sat, 01 Sep 2012 17:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Top five DVD releases: You’re <em>The Lucky One</em>]]> http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/970221/top-five-dvd-releases-youre-the-lucky-one The sweeping romance written by The Notebook’s author Nicholas Sparks, The Lucky One, is our number-one pick this weekend for the SheKnows top-five list of hottest DVD rentals. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/970221/top-five-dvd-releases-youre-the-lucky-one Entertainment Movies & Reviews Jenna Milly Wed, 06 Jun 2012 17:57:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Nicholas Sparks brought Miley and Liam to love]]> http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/962405/miley-cyrus-liam-hemsworth-met-on-last-song-set Miley Cyrus found her Prince Charming in the form of actor Liam Hemsworth. They're not the only couple brought together by romance novelist Nicholas Sparks. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/962405/miley-cyrus-liam-hemsworth-met-on-last-song-set Entertainment Celebrity Gossip Hookups, Breakups & Babies Meagan Morris Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Man Candy Mondays: Nicholas Sparks]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/957167/man-candy-mondays-nicholas-sparks Nobody knows how to make us fall in love like Nicholas Sparks. With 18 books to his name — many of which have landed at the top of the <em>New York Times</em> bestseller list — the love game belongs to handsome Mr. Sparks. There's a reason that The Notebook is a classic, and we love that the person who penned it is a man with a keen sense of what romantic types want in a sweet story. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/957167/man-candy-mondays-nicholas-sparks Love & Sex Celebrity Relationships Jamie Beckman Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Movie review: <em>The Lucky One</em> ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/957681/movie-review-the-lucky-one Zac Efron goes from boy to freakin’ hot man in what could be the best romantic film of the year. After downing protein shakes and hitting the gym with an ex-United States Marine, Zac gets a bod that will have you swooning every moment of <em>The Lucky One</em>. Oh, and did I mention his amazing performance? http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/957681/movie-review-the-lucky-one Entertainment Movies & Reviews Shanee Edwards Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:50:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Sex scenes with Zac Efron for <em>The Lucky One</em>? "No big deal"]]> http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/957491/sex-scenes-with-zac-efron-for-the-lucky-one What's it like to film a handful of super steamy sex scenes with Zac Efron? According to Taylor Schilling, it's like making out with a friend -- a very good looking friend. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/957491/sex-scenes-with-zac-efron-for-the-lucky-one Entertainment Movies & Reviews Ashley Lee Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:10:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Love Zac Efron's body in <em>The Lucky One</em>? He shocked himself!]]> http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/957157/zac-efrons-body-in-the-lucky-one Zac Efron is back on the big screen -- this time without any kind of musical number or supernatural element. Oh, and without a shirt on. How did he transform? http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/957157/zac-efrons-body-in-the-lucky-one Entertainment Movies & Reviews Ashley Lee Fri, 14 May 2010 08:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Amanda Seyfried dishes Letters to Juliet]]> http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/815145/amanda-seyfried-dishes-letters-to-juliet-1 Amanda Seyfried stars alongside an acting legend in <em>Letters to Juliet</em>, but walked away from the set feeling like a peer as opposed to the mentor-mentee relationship she expected with Vanessa Redgrave. "Vanessa’s so real," Seyfried proudly said about her <em>Letters to Juliet</em> co-star. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/815145/amanda-seyfried-dishes-letters-to-juliet-1 Entertainment Movies & Reviews Joel D. Amos Fri, 02 Apr 2010 12:18:00 -0700 <![CDATA[5 Nicholas Sparks books to movies we love]]> http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/814529/5-nicholas-sparks-books-2-movies-we-love-1 Nicholas Sparks spins love stories that capture millions and play well both on page and on screen. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/814529/5-nicholas-sparks-books-2-movies-we-love-1 Entertainment Books Crystal Patriarche Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:32:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Miley Cyrus sings The Last Song]]> http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/814498/miley-cyrus-sings-the-last-song-1 Miley Cyrus is making her dramatic debut as an actress in Nicholas Sparks’ <em>The Last Song</em>. The <em>Hannah Montana</em> star has almost completed filming her Disney Channel hit and with films such as <em>The Last Song</em> on her resume, Cyrus' television days may be over. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/814498/miley-cyrus-sings-the-last-song-1 Entertainment Movies & Reviews Joel D. Amos Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:50:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Nicholas Sparks exclusive interview]]> http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/814437/nicholas-sparks-the-last-song-1 With <em>The Last Song</em> arriving in theaters March 31, Nicholas Sparks has achieved a rare status: Two Hollywood films will be released within two consecutive months, both based on his novels. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/814437/nicholas-sparks-the-last-song-1 Entertainment Movies & Reviews Joel D. Amos Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:50:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Amanda Seyfried's romantic romp]]> http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/813471/amanda-seyfried-s-romantic-romp-1 Amanda Seyfried first achieved note as a beautiful, petite, blonde actress in 2004 when she played a ditzy high-schooler in the popular Tina Fey film <em>Mean Girls</em>. Seyfried proved she could sing as we watched the musical <em>Mamma Mia</em> and loved her portrayal of a vulnerable bride trying to find her birth dad. In the new romantic film <em>Dear John</em>, based upon the novel by Nicholas Sparks, Amanda sings her own composition and plays guitar. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/813471/amanda-seyfried-s-romantic-romp-1 Entertainment Movies & Reviews Lynn Barker