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Body Painting & Armed Forces Day

What's New 14 May 2015 Mar Yvette

What do live body painting and the US Air Force have in common? Nothing unless it's the Marpop Weekend Roundup! As long as I've been producing and hosting my segments, one of the things I love most is pairing unexpected guests together and showcasing the diversity not just of LA, but the world!

Mother’s Day Gifts That Give Back

What's New 7 May 2015 Mar Yvette

What better (and more creative way) to say “I Love Ewe, Mom” this Mother's Day than with an adorable little lamb or baby alpaca donated to a family in need? World Vision has a Mother's Day Gift Catalog where you can give a gift that not only provides joy to the person receiving it, but also helps others--that's something Mom will surely love.

Pepe Aguilar’s Kids, Mariachi & Amaze Mexican Food!

What's New 23 Apr 2015 Mar Yvette

I always love taking it ‪#‎mextothemax‬ with delish food, fun people and fabulous music! This week I had Pepe Aguilar's kids, Leonardo & Angela, perform on the show and let me say, it must be in the genes 'cause these kids can sing! I brought them along with me to check out the Alegria food truck, Don Chente and the BEST CHURROS I've ever had - these things are amaze!

Flying High on Emirates A380

What's New 17 Apr 2015 Mar Yvette

Ever wonder what it would be like to fly around in the world's biggest jumbo jet while attending a movie premiere 30,000 feet up in the air? Neither had I … until I was invited by Emirates, one of the most luxurious airlines in the world, to host and emcee the premiere of Living in the Age of Airplanes, a new documentary narrated by Harrison Ford. It was a first-class experience all the way. Read on for the full story and behind-the-scenes photos!

Coachella, Who?? It’s All About Brokechella!

What's New 16 Apr 2015 Mar Yvette

Love music but can't stand the overpriced, overhyped, overcrowded clustermuck that has become Coachella? Well, thank the indie music gods at Brokechella, a day-long festival featuring four stages of live music. To kick things off, I had LA pop band Dutch Party perform and they even let me join in with a little tambourine action. I always wanted to go on the road ...

Trend Alert: Tinker Bell Topknots

What's New 15 Apr 2015 Mar Yvette

If there's one thing that sweet and sassy Tinker Bell has taught me over the years, it's that being a pint-sized powerhouse is possible. (At 5'3" it's something to which I can definitely relate.) She's also shown us the fun of the bun. Tink's super simple yet stylish updo is finally taking flight this season. Here are 4 easy steps to create your own topknot for the ultimate #TinkStyle!

Time for Grilled Cheese, Free Cupcakes & Wrestling World Cup!

What's New 9 Apr 2015 Mar Yvette

Deliciously ooey, gooey grilled cheese, free cupcakes and getting swept off your feet by some of the world's most talented wrestlers ... yes, please! This month is filled with some incredibly fun things to do, so get ready to fill your calendar fast!

E! News: Love It Buy It – Spring Bling Deals

What's New 31 Mar 2015 Mar Yvette

This week's edition of "Love It Buy It" is blooming with deals that are perfect for the season! Think spring-hued vegan handbags, Italian-made sunglasses at 80% off and natural makeup kits for just $21. But my personal faves (and Giuliana's, too) are the 24-karat gold ear buds and 24-karat gold facial masks. They look cray-cray #HannibalLecter but they work!!!

Aaron Carter, Drake Bell & Weenie Dogs!

What's New 27 Mar 2015 Mar Yvette

Talk about a wiener-riffic time! No, I'm not referring to my friend Aaron Carter ;) I invited the cast, both human and canine, from the new family movie "Wiener Dog Internationals" to show us just how cutthroat the world of weenie dog races can be ... and what better grand finale could there be than to have Aaron sing his hit "Aaron's Party" with fellow tween heartthrob Drake Bell?! #Hilarez

Travis Barker, Tattoos, Tacos & Lowriders!

What's New 20 Mar 2015 Mar Yvette

It's always a fun time when I bring drumming icon (and fellow vegan) Travis Barker to the show. He really is the sweetest guy and so are his kids. I asked him to come by to talk about his MusInk Festival, which celebrates three of his favorite things: Music, tattoos and classic cars. Of course, I had to throw my favorite thing into the mix: tacos!!

E! News: Love It Buy It – Lucky Deals for Spring

What's New 18 Mar 2015 Mar Yvette

This week's "Love It Buy It" happens to be on St. Patrick's Day and it makes perfect sense since I'm all about helping you save some green! No need to pinch yourself (although I did pinch Giuliana who forgot the holiday!) -- these deals are totally real.

The Ultimate Outdoor Experience & Best Dance Show in LA!

What's New 5 Mar 2015 Mar Yvette

Feathers, a feisty pup and flying flips, oh my! If you're looking for something fun to do--and who isn't?--check out the Ultimate Outdoor Experience, the motherload for anyone who loves the great outdoors. And if you want to feast your eyes on the most dazzling dancers, you MUST check out The Floor Show at the El Rey, a one-a-kind multicultural, multimusical mashup!

E! News: Love It, Buy It – Trendsetting Spring Styles

What's New 3 Mar 2015 Mar Yvette

It might be rain and snow #alldayeveryday right now across the country (except for here in LA, of course) but springtime is coming, I promise! So with that in mind, this week's "Love It Buy It" is full of what's trending for the season at discounts from 55-71% OFF! I was so excited about one of the products I even busted out some dance moves!

Flying High with Drones & Abstrakto’s Asdru Sierra and Balthazar Getty

What's New 26 Feb 2015 Mar Yvette

New music alert! Abstrakto made their TV debut on my "Marpop Weekend Roundup" and I have to say this new electro-Latin project from Grammy-winning Ozomatli member Asdru Sierra and actor Balthazar Getty really knows how to rock la casa!!!

Matt Goss Brings Vegas to LA!

What's New 19 Feb 2015 Mar Yvette

Feathers, fine dining and a whole lot of swagger! Yes, kids, Matt Goss is bringing his Rat Pack-style glamour to the new Spaghettini & The Dave Koz Lounge in Beverly Hills on the third Thursday of every month and I was the one who brought him on my "Marpop Weekend Roundup" to give LA its very first look at his new show in La La Land!

E! News: Love It, Buy It – Red Carpet Glamour

What's New 18 Feb 2015 Mar Yvette

Awards Season is in full swing and you know what that means: It's time to go for the glam! And thanks to this week's "Love It Buy It" you can nab some fun beauty and fashion finds up to 83% OFF retail! Giuliana and I love the magnetic gemstone cuff bracelets for $39, initial stud earring four pack for just $22 (WHAT?!!) and my straight-hair-don't-care style thanks to our sporty little hair tool for just $25!

What’s In That $160,000 Oscar Gift Bag?!!

What's New 17 Feb 2015 Mar Yvette

Don't cry for them, Argentina. Just because most of the Academy Award nominees won't be going home with Oscar gold doesn't mean their lives aren't golden. Thanks to those (in)famous swag bags we've all heard about, these highly gifted people are treated to countless goodies that many of us only dream about. I caught up with gift bag guru Lash Fary to break it all down.

I’m in Good Hands with Dennis Haysbert, Clark the Dog & Crazy Somersaulters!

What's New 6 Feb 2015 Mar Yvette

It was an amaaaaze kickoff to February hanging out with fantastic, gravity-defying street athletes (yes, they even jumped over me on live TV!) along with YouTube sensations Sean Sarantos and his dog Clark and actor Dennis Haysbert who everyone kept referring to as 'the insurance guy!'

E! News: Love It Buy It – Valentine’s Day Deals

What's New 5 Feb 2015 Mar Yvette

Love is in the air and we have fun, frilly and flirty must-haves for a hot date night! I rocked the minty-tingly Lip Fusion lip gloss in a pretty sheer pink shade called Full Frontal (you can get the trio gift set for just $21!), while Giuliana was a fan of the massage oil candles that you can get for 50% OFF. Check out all the deals before they sell out!

My Day with Dick Van Dyke, Giant Reptiles & NoH8!

What's New 23 Jan 2015 Mar Yvette

It was so fun being a celebrity for a day when the founders of the NoH8 Campaign took my pic to help the fight for equal human rights. The best part was that after the show, Dick Van Dyke came outside to have his photo taken. Oh, and so did a baby alligator ... read on for more about that.

E! News: Love It Buy It – Fit & Fun Finds

What's New 20 Jan 2015 Mar Yvette

It's a fabulous edition of "Love It Buy It" this week filled with fantastic deals that will help you get fit while having fun and looking fashionable! (How's that for alliteration?) Everything is at least 60% OFF including the Balanced Tech colorblock sports bra sets (3 for $35!!) that I totally love ... and even sported on-air with a little peekaboo action!

Weekend Getaway: Grand Del Mar

Top Lists / What's New 16 Jan 2015 Mar Yvette

Going on a long vacation isn’t always an option, so when it’s time for a weekend getaway, the key is to go somewhere that truly feels like you’re escaping your regular routine. That’s exactly what you get from the moment you arrive at the Grand Del Mar. This five-star resort is only about 20 minutes from downtown San Diego, but it feels like a world away.

Newport Beach Restaurant Week & The Wiseguys Big Band

What's New 15 Jan 2015 Mar Yvette

Listen up, foodies and music lovers! Dine Newport Beach is going on Monday, January 19 - February 1 and it's your chance to check out more than 60 restaurants with lunch and dinner deals starting at $10. And don't miss out on The Wiseguys Big Band Machine. These guys are the ultimate (and maybe only) Latino swing band who know how to mix old-school swagger with modern day style -- you can catch them at Cicada Club on January 30!

Hanging with Zeus the Owl & Denise Austin

What's New 8 Jan 2015 Mar Yvette

He's the latest big internet sensation, but Zeus the Owl is just a little screech owl whose starry-eyed look is taking the science world by storm. It was so fun hanging out with him AND the wild and crazy, can't-contain-her-energy fitness guru Denise Austin!

E! News: Love It Buy It – New Year Beauty Deals

What's New 6 Jan 2015 Mar Yvette

It's our first "Love It Buy It" of 2015 and we're starting the new year with some major deals! Even though I was feeling maaaajorly under the weather (seriously, I was so sick I had to Uber to the studio), there was no stopping me from sharing this week's finds including the gorgeous asscher cut drop earrings for just $29 (regularly $179!) and so much more.

New Year, New You

What's New 3 Jan 2015 Mar Yvette

Happy 2015! With the New Year comes those obligatory resolutions to get fit and eat healthy. It sounds cliche, but taking care of our health is the most important thing we can do. And I'm showing you how all while having fun!

All Aboard the Love Boat!

What's New 2 Jan 2015 Mar Yvette

All aboard! It was indeed exciting and new when I had the chance to meet the cast of “The Love Boat” as they gathered to decorate Princess Cruises’ first-ever float in the Rose Parade. Despite the near-freezing temps in Pasadena that morning, the entire cast was there and couldn’t have been nicer … even when I kept referring to them by their character names!

E! News: Love It Buy It – New Year, New Look

What's New 23 Dec 2014 Mar Yvette

Wow! Welcome to 2015 ... it's time to get set for the New Year and we're helping you keep your resolution to save money with deals up to 84% OFF! I loved everything we featured but I'm particularly obsessed with the featherweight 18k gold earrings and limited edition Beryll sunglasses. These sunnies usually go for around $300 but we have them for $99!

World Vision Animals & Harlem Globetrotters

What's New 18 Dec 2014 Mar Yvette

Tis the season of giving and what better way to celebrate Christmas than to help a family by donating gifts that keep on giving? Yes, this little piggie and Harlem Globetrotter have something to do with that ...

E! News: Love It Buy It – Macy’s Holiday Gifts

What's New 16 Dec 2014 Mar Yvette

The holidays are in full swing and this week's special Macy's edition of "Love It Buy It" has some ultra-luxe gifts priced at least 50% OFF. My faves: The adorable Maison Jules cashmere sweaters with cute prints, Nutri Ninja 2-in-1 food processor and juicer for $119.99 and a stunning one-carat diamond ring! Catt and I were fighting for it, so guess we'll have to see if it shows up under either of our Christmas trees this year!

E! News: Love It Buy It – Last Chance for Holiday Gifts!

What's New 9 Dec 2014 Mar Yvette

Listen up, shoppers! This is the last "Love It Buy It" to get your gifts home in time for Christmas. (Don't worry, we have more deals coming this month, but we can't promise you'll get the goods for the holidays!) Among this week's sales: Diamond stud earrings for $119 (regularly $500), Ella Poe gold triangle diamond necklaces for $49 (Giuliana's fave), Destiny candles (my fave) and more up to 88% OFF!

My Holiday Fantasy: Mariachi & Lots of Animals!

What's New 5 Dec 2014 Mar Yvette

All I want for Christmas is world peace, respect & love for all living things and incredible music. Totally doable, right? Well, I made most of my holiday wishes come true when I brought together the most gorgeous wild baboon along with adorable baby farm animals and the best mariachi group in the world!

E! News: Love It Buy It – Ultimate Winter Gift List

What's New 3 Dec 2014 Mar Yvette

Sale bells ring, are you listening? It's a winter wonderland of savings up to 85% OFF on today's "Love It Buy It" with me and the fabulous Catt Sadler. We have everything from these soft-like-butter PJs from Splendid that normally retail for $98 (now $29!), handmade gemstone necklaces from Midwinter Co., 24-kt gold skincare and even glam doggie totes!

Weekend Getaway: Santa Barbara

Top Lists / What's New 2 Dec 2014 Mar Yvette

With miles of stunning coastline and more than 300 days of sunshine a year (yes, that includes winter) it’s no wonder Santa Barbara is often referred to as the American Riviera. Located between the Pacific Ocean and Santa Ynez Mountains, this year-round destination beckons with world-class resorts, endless beaches, a bustling downtown scene and beautiful Spanish architecture. Whether you plan to stay a while or just want to take a day trip, one thing’s sure: You’ll have an unforgettable time in this fun, historic town.

E! News: Love It Buy It – Black Friday Sale

What's New 26 Nov 2014 Mar Yvette

Why wait in line when you can go online?! It's a very special pre-Black Friday edition of "Love It Buy It" sponsored by Macy's. You can start shopping on Thanksgiving Day (from the comfort of your own home) with some EXCLUSIVE deals you'll only find with us!

E! News: Love It Buy It – Winter Accessories

What's New 19 Nov 2014 Mar Yvette

Sale bells ring, are you listening? This week we have a winter wonderland of gifts so good you'll want them all for yourself! My faves are the dainty Charles Winston genuine diamond necklaces for just $59 (that's 80% OFF the retail price of $300!) and uber-cozy Muk Luks slippers for just $16 -- lovezzz!

E! News: Love It Buy It – Luxe Holiday Gifts

What's New 11 Nov 2014 Mar Yvette

It's time to get a jump start on your holiday shopping with these great deals up to 83% OFF! We have the cutest coasters made from 100% recycled tires for just $21 (two boxes of four), gorgeous sliced glass necklaces that retail for $148 for just $37 and OMG my fave item of the show: 100% superfine Italian cashmere cardigans for $99 (retail $578)!

A Salute To Those Who Serve

What's New 11 Nov 2014 Mar Yvette

I had the privilege of spending time with 1SG Jeff Shultz, founder of the Long Beach Veterans Day Parade, as well as his fellow soldiers and the 3rd Battalion 1st Brigade of the California State Military Reserve Color Guard. These men (and women) exemplified the qualities that I aspire to have at all times: Humility, Gratitude, Courage.

Fun with Santa & Edvin Marton’s $7 Million Stradivarius

What's New 10 Nov 2014 Mar Yvette

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas ... and it's not even Thanksgiving yet! I spent the morning with Santa and friends for a holiday kick-off party, plus I invited Emmy Award-winning musician Edvin Marton to come play his $7 million violin! (Bodyguards included.)

Simply Mar-velous Halloween!

What's New 31 Oct 2014 Mar Yvette

It was a Happy Halloween, indeed! The craziest 80s party band Flash Pants monster mashed with us all morning, Zov's Bistro cooked up a pumpkin extravaganza, California Donuts brought the most hashtag-tastic donuts and Murray Family Farms came all the way from Bakersfield to set up a pumpkin patch with a ton of 300-pounders!

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