Becoming an Olympic athlete is inspiring in and of itself, but we have to give even more credit to the women who overcame extreme odds to reach their triumph, break seemingly impossible records and then went on to use their gifts and immense talent to give back to the community. Not only are these 10 women dripping in gold with... CONTINUE READING 12

What’s that noise? Oh, don’t mind me! That's just the sound of me drooling over fine Frenchmen like Gilles Marini, Olivier Martinez, Tony Parker…whew, it’s getting a hot in here, no? We love us some foreign men here at Shecky’s, but there’s a certain je ne sais quoi about those foxy fellas hailing from France. Our top ten French hotties... CONTINUE READING 12

From music artists to method actors, these strong male celebs are adding families to their repertoires. And as if their man-of-the-house demeanor doesn’t make us swoon, their boyish charm can certainly work its magic—no matter how many kids are in the back seat. Below, our top five fave celebridaddys in honor of Father's Day. -Natalie Gavilanes Usher: Once upon a time, this sexy... CONTINUE READING 28

So many resolutions focus on exercise and "getting in shape"...but it's kind of hard to accomplish those goals when you're trying to choose between 30 minutes on the treadmill or a night out with your friends. Take the work out of working out this year, and you'll actually be opting to exercise. -Lynden Halpern Zumba A major trend in 2010 that's here to... CONTINUE READING 18

Let’s contemplate something juvenile inside every guy: their love of video games. One Shecky’s Staffer shares her experience with gamers (World of Warcraft made her dump one dude) and surveyed other Staffers for their opinions. See how video games helped a foreigner navigate New York City, caused a couple to fall in love and get married, and are an essential... CONTINUE READING 43

Whether you’re a World Cup fan or not, Sunday is the end of this month-long World Cup journey. Historically speaking, this final match marks the first time a European team will win...outside of Europe. Head to a bar with friends to watch it live at 2:30 pm (ET) on ABC—there are hot men involved, it’s exciting and it’s a... CONTINUE READING 19

It’s goooool time and go time for all you haute hostesses who want to celebrate the World Cup in style. Yeah, you could go to a bar and watch (check out the best places to watch The World Cup in NYC), but why not save some dough and throw your own DIY bash? The Look This isn’t your eighth birthday party—you know... CONTINUE READING 10

They don’t call the World Cup “The Beautiful Game” for nothing. Aside from watching true skill and sportsmanship at work, we’ve been impressed by the mere physical beauty (er, downright godliness) of most of the players. We’ve picked our top five faves—resist the urge to drool as you scroll down. Haven’t caught the Cup yet? Fret not. You can catch... CONTINUE READING 23