summer

If people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones, then what about people who live in sandcastles? After all, glass is just melted sand, right? Maybe they shouldn’t throw magma. Who knows? The point is, it takes a special kind of sandcastle to inspire this line of questioning. The artistry, the scale and the craftsmanship all have to be second to none. You’re about to see 10 of these epic

Amazon From beach pails to water slides, you're never too old for a good summer toy.While prices may have gone up a little since you were a kid, so has the fun factor on these 10 great summer water toys.They're bigger. They're better. Some of th ...

Before they made their millions, many celebrities settled for minimum wage. Though it’s hard to imagine it now, what with their expensive houses, cars and vacations, people like Amy Adams, Gwen Stefani and Brad Pitt actually worked at restaurants, salons and, in the case of ‘Law & Order: SVU’ star Christopher Meloni, the morgue. Here’s how 10 of the ...

YouTube What good is a road trip without a few great tunes? Sure, you can listen to the radio, but sometimes, it's nice to have a few classics queued up and ready for the right road-tripping moment. So, for those who are packing up the car and heading out on a trip this summer, here are 10 great songs to choose from.   ...

'From Here to Eternity,' Columbia Pictures A kiss is a kiss is a kiss – except when it's more than a kiss. Hollywood is famous for its kiss scenes. Whether it's the waves cascading against the sand or the sun shining down in all the right places, some of the most romantic have undoubtedly taken place on the beach.Which is why we've de ...

A person can only lounge by the pool for so long before he or she starts to crave some slightly more adventurous summer fun. Enter water slides.All around the world, theme parks (and in some cases, malls) have built some truly inspired – not to mention high-flying – water slides that add the perfect splash to summer.Of course, ... Read More ... Read More ... Read More ... Read More ...

‘Rise of the Planet of The Apes,’ the second attempt in the past decade to reboot the ‘Planet of the Apes’ franchise, hits theaters August 5th. Until then, you can get your damn-dirty-ape fix from this video remix featuring footage from the original ‘Planet of the Apes,’ and a medley of songs from the Benny Benassi Presents the Biz album ‘Hypnotica.’

When it comes to summer essentials, a refreshing cocktail is right up there with a sweet pair of board shorts and a nice big bottle of SPF 55. All the air conditioners in the world can't cool you down like an icy mixed drink, so if you're looking for a few to choose from, look no further than this list.

While summer doesn't officially start until June 21, Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning to the hottest season at the movies. Summer loses some of its meaning when you're an adult, since it no longer comes with a moths-long break from the grind. Nevertheless, we can all still enjoy a good movie about summer vacations. After the jump, check out eight of our favorites.

Ok...I know it is only April 1st.  But the weather is great!  Are you ready for Summer?