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(Falling) On the Ice with the Anaheim Ducks!

Stories 11 Oct 2013 Mar Yvette

What the puck?! LA is in the middle of major Dodger fever, but Orange County is amped up for the new ice hockey season with the Anaheim Ducks. I got my own personal slapshot lesson with #44 Sheldon Souray and despite what my co-workers said, I did not fall on purpose just so he could pick me up. (Although it wasn't a bad way to get back on my feet!)

Pardon me, but it's getting a little hot out here.

Paul Stanley of KISS, Wild Animals & Wacky STRIPPERS!

Stories 10 Oct 2013 Mar Yvette

OMG how many of you caught my Weekend Roundup today?? It was all about WILD THINGS!! Paul Stanley flipped pizza dough -- yes, he went there and said "My fingers have been everywhere and they've pleased a lot of people!" -- plus, we got up close to some gorgeous exotic animals and I broke out the baby oil for the Magnificent 7 Male Revue - these guys are HILAREZ!!!

Marpop in the Mud!!!

Stories 9 Oct 2013 Mar Yvette

I spent a very cold, very early morning checking out just a few of the obstacles at the annual Gladiator Rock'n Run .... all I can say is, these people are crazy! The mud was freezing and goopy and grainy but oddly soothing. I was assured it was the cleanest dirt around, so at least we got the first run through it. Even so, next time I do mud it'll probably be a spa treatment.

Princesses & Ghosts on the Queen Mary

Stories 8 Oct 2013 Mar Yvette

Did you know that Princess Diana was the first Royal to auction off her clothes for charity? She also wasn't afraid to wear the same gown twice ... or thrice. LOVE that about her! About a month before she died, she auctioned off a number of her dresses and those same dresses are now aboard the Queen Mary ... along with a few otherworldly elements.

Twerking with Casper Smart

Stories 3 Oct 2013 Mar Yvette

OK, so there wasn't any twerking going on (at least not on camera), but I did have a great time when Casper Smart and J.Lo's Dancers performed on my Weekend Roundup to promote their brand-new reality show "A Step Away." Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect, but when Casper electric wormed his way onto the CONCRETE floor, I was totally wowed.

8 Ways to Beat Your Meat Habit

Top Lists 1 Oct 2013 Mar Yvette

October is National Vegetarian Month, but adding meat-free options to your diet is a good idea any time of year. So why not do your body, the planet and all those adorable animals a favor by indulging in some meat-free nourishment? Even if you're the bloodiest of carnivores, you can beat your meat habit with these tasty vittles at some of my favorite LA area restaurants.

Frolicking in Beer Foam & Biking with Lorenzo Lamas

Stories 1 Oct 2013 Mar Yvette

Oh, yeahhhhh. The OG renegade from the 90s is back! Lorenzo Lamas stopped by today to invite me and you to join him on The Greatest Escape, a motorcycle fundraising ride from Marina Del Rey to Malibu. And... I also previewed the OC Fest of Ales that gave me my very first beer foam experience!

Grace & I fruit press - Photo by Mar Yvette

The Ultimate DIY Foodie Fest + Other Yummy Things

Stories 26 Sep 2013 Mar Yvette

The ultimate DIY foodie festival is happening on Saturday, October 5 at SOCO in Costa Mesa and it's gonna be a totally tasty time. The Patchwork Show: Edible Edition is where you'll find 90+ vendors doing demos on everything from liquid nitro coffee drinks and cheese pulling to DIY salsa and the most beautiful fruit presses I never knew existed...

Justin Timberlake on Jimmy Kimmel Live - Photo by Mar Yvette

Front Row at Justin Timberlake on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Stories 25 Sep 2013 Mar Yvette

Oh, what a night! I was behind the scenes and in front of the stage to see Justin Timberlake perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live! About an hour after his scheduled performance time, Justin finally took to the stage -- feeling sick, by the way -- and totally proved that he is worth the wait.

Hot New Pick: Scratch Bar LA

Stories 17 Sep 2013 Mar Yvette

Smack dab in the middle of Restaurant Row next to Matsuhisa is where you'll find Scratch Bar in Beverly Hills ... which is really Scratch Not-A-Bar because they don't have a full liquor license. But who cares? The food here is the star of the show.

Look Ma, No Hands! Riding the New Driverless Car

Stories 13 Sep 2013 Mar Yvette

Ready for a driverless car? How about your own personal automated valet that will park itself and pick you up on command?? Well, it's all happening! The vehicle of the future has arrived and I got a first look (and test ride) at the Nissan 360 Autonomous Drive event in Irvine.

A Monkey, Mariachis & Mucho Mazel Tov

Stories 12 Sep 2013 Mar Yvette

So this monkey walks into a bar … actually, it walked onto my Weekend Roundup segment on Good Day LA along with a 10-day-old baby goat, a silky chicken, bunny, hedgehog and an owl named Gizmo.

Drink to Your Health: 18 Good-For-You Cocktails

Top Lists 8 Sep 2013 Mar Yvette

Salud! It’s not just something you say while clink-clinking your way to buzzdom anymore. Now you really can drink to your health thanks to the growing trend of healthy cocktails that contain everything from immune-boosting herbs to liver-cleansing veggies. Ironic? Lest we forget, alcohol itself was originally a form of medicine. So go ahead and raise a glass… or two. Just don’t tell your doctor I told you so.

Introducing … the Blue Mar Group

Stories 6 Sep 2013 Mar Yvette

It was a day of FIRSTS for me ... and for the Hollywood Bowl and Blue Man Group! For one thing, it was the first time a man popped a giant blue ball in my face on LIVE TV! (You'll have to watch the video clip to see what I mean.) We were literally stopping traffic ... and I ended up being swept off my feet by the orchestra conductor and jamming with the band.

Maria, Mar & Levar - Photo by Josh Kaplan

Fooling Around with LeVar Burton & Playmate of the Year!

Stories 5 Sep 2013 Mar Yvette

"Butterfly in the sky, I can fly twice as high..." Remember those lyrics from Reading Rainbow??? So do I!!! And I sang them today with Kunta Kinte aka Geordi from Star Trek aka LeVar Burton himself -- it was the LeVar & Mar show! Oh, and I hung out with Raquel Pomplun, Playboy Magazine's 2013 Playmate of the Year and the first Mexican-American to win that title. #sisepuede??

My Two-Day Detox Experiment

Stories 3 Sep 2013 Mar Yvette

I recently did something I never thought I'd do: A juice cleanse. It was my first-ever detox and my initial thoughts were filled with hesitation, curiosity and excitement. I mean, how could I not eat for two whole days??? Naturally, only so much can happen in two days, but the point is to give your body a break from digesting and get glowing from the inside out. Did it change my life? Would I do it again? Read on to find out what happened ...

LA County Fair with Mojo the Monkey

Stories 30 Aug 2013 Mar Yvette

When you think of the LA County Fair, chances are you think of the cute barnyard animals. But did you know that there are more than 50 exotic creatures to behold including Mojo the Capuchin monkey?!! She is kwayzee!!

Labor Day Chili Cook-Off, Pink Eggs & Big Band Fun

Stories 29 Aug 2013 Mar Yvette

It was a smokin' hot Labor Day Weekend thanks to the Delicious Chili & Brewfest at the Queen Mary, Provisions Market and their tasty all-natural cookout options and Western Standard Time, a Big Band tribute to the Skatalites, the seminal Jamaican ska band that influenced everyone from The Clash to No Doubt!

Shake, Rattle & Roll at the Elvis Festival

Stories 23 Aug 2013 Mar Yvette

Oh yes, we went there. I spent the morning with loads of crazy Elvii (that's plural for Elvis) on Good Day LA leading up to an in-studio interview with the King's daughter herself. As my web director said, "Can’t believe this aired, then interview with Lisa Marie Presley aired. So funny!" Thank you. Thank you very much.

Pit Bulls & Chihuahua Fun with Cesar Millan

Stories 22 Aug 2013 Mar Yvette

Today I spent the morning with Cesar Millan at the Rancho Cucamonga Animal Care and Adoption Center, a beautiful public county shelter in the Inland Empire that is doing their part to save animals and get them into loving, permanent homes. Not surprisingly, pit bulls and chihuahuas are the dogs in most abundance, so Cesar walked us through properly assessing dog behavior and how to be a responsible pet owner.

When Mary Murphy Is Attacked By a Giant Wiener!

Stories 21 Aug 2013 Mar Yvette

It was a day of GIANT wieners and other family fun on my Marpop Extravaganza!!! Let's see... I had the fabulous Mary Murphy from "So You Think You Can Dance" stop by to tell us why she thinks YOU can eat (and eat and eat) and still lose weight. Plus, I had the retro-cool Nick Waterhouse perform and oh yeah, crazy hot dogs from a truck that serves "food a Viking would eat." Watch out, Mary!

Get Some Serious BBQ & Bluegrass This Summer

Stories 19 Aug 2013 Mar Yvette

Yeehaw! If you think you can’t get real-deal, rib-stickin’, finger-lickin’ country 'cue in the middle of the city, think again. Celeb chef & meat maestro Adam Perry Lang has created Serious BBQ, a summertime pop-up barbecue experience in the backlot of the Jimmy Kimmel Show now through September 5.

Air Guitars, WeHo Pickup Trolley, Taco Fest & Alexandra Starlight

Stories 15 Aug 2013 Mar Yvette

Get ready for some mind-blowing, soul-shredding awesomeness at the US Air Guitar championships this weekend. It's the best face-melting riff action you'll ever see on invisible guitars. Plus, check out annual LA Taco Festival in Boyle Heights as well as the FREE rides on the brand-new WeHo trolley called the Pickup Line (of course). Oh, and don't forget the incredible Alexandra & the Starlight Band -- these guys are rock stars!

FOX GIVES: Project Backpack

Stories 13 Aug 2013 Mar Yvette

It was the first day of school and I joined Fox Gives at West Vernon Elementary in South LA to celebrate with Project Backpack, providing backpacks and school supplies to more than 750 children. I loved meeting the adorable kids and hearing about their summer vacation and favorite subjects. I also had the chance to meet one special little girl...