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A Jew on ‘The View’? Some say it’s long overdue

In the wake of Whoopi Goldberg’s comments, Jewish thought leaders consider a potential Jewish co-host for the long-running show.

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Academy Awards: Depressingly Woke & Dull

In future years, not only will people not be watching the Oscars (last year’s ceremony hit an all-time low of 23.6 million viewers, and this one won’t approach that), but you’ll have to explain why people once thought these things were once considered fun

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HBO Max Removes Free Trial Ahead of Release of 'Wonder Woman 1984'

It looks like there is a new trend emerging as HBO Max joins the list of streaming services doing away with the free trial option. When trying to directly sign-up for HBO Max on their website, it now only gives you the …

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Apple eyes new streaming strategy after Tom Hanks drama breaks records

World War II epic ‘Greyhound’ gave Apple TV Plus its first bona fide hit. Now executives are looking to double down, insiders say, finally making Cupertino a player in the streaming wars.

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'The Office' Fan Theory: Why Michael Scott Hates Toby Flenderson | Mental Floss

To some 'The Office' viewers, Michael Scott's deep hatred of Toby Flenderson seems irrational. But one fan thinks it stems from a childhood trauma.

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You Could Get Paid $1000 to Host a Remote The Office Watching Party

It might sound too good to be true, but Overheard on Conference Calls wants to pay one winner $1000 to binge watch 'The Office.'

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The Met is streaming free operas every night again this week

The Metropolitan Opera's free Live in HD lineup this week includes Verdi's Aida and Mozart's Così fan tutte

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The 15 best British shows of all time (and where to stream them)

From fourth-wall-breaking comedies to police procedurals, GamesRadar+ ranks the best British shows

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The Only Thing Marvelous About Season Three’s Mrs. Maisel Is Her Selfishness

Midge Maisel’s brand of enlightenment clearly involves placing her own desires above the needs and wants of those she has a duty to put first.

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Every Song From The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 3, From Soulful Bops To Chinese Pop

From Frank Sinatra in Vegas to all Shy Baldwin's songs, you can hear the soundtrack right here.

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Tom Hanks Wears Fred Rogers’s Clothes in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood | Mental Floss

To recreate Fred Rogers's iconic wardrobe for Tom Hanks, the costume designer for 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood' used some of the television personality's real clothing.

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Disney+ Heard Everyone’s Complaints Loud & Clear: They Are Fixing The Simpsons

Simpsons fans can breathe easy: Disney+ will soon offer the show's original aspect ratios, keeping the screen from being cropped.

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Mary Steenburgen’s Brain ‘Became Musical’ After Minor Surgery

"All of my thoughts became musical,” said the actress, who discovered a new passion for songwriting

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"It Was the Last Good Time": Celebrity Photographer Randall Slavin Shares Candid Photos from '90s Hollywood Hangouts

“It was the last good time where you could fully let go, and I was fortunate to have a front row ticket to most of it,” he says, reflecting on the photos in his new book, We All Want Something Beautiful.

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16 Things We Know About The Crown Season 3

Finally: We have a release date. 'The Crown' season 3 will return to Netflix on November 17th. Consider it an early holiday gift.

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Gal Gadot to play Jewish actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr

Gal Gadot will portray Hedy Lamarr in a Showtime biopic.

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Bond's number is up: black female actor 'is the new 007'

Daniel Craig retains title role but 25th instalment in the franchise reveals codename has been reassigned to British actor Lashana Lynch

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The 7 Best Movies New to Netflix in July 2019 | IndieWire

Four Martin Scorsese classics and Quentin Tarantino's best film lead a patriotic list of movies new to Netflix this July.

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What Happens After You Defeat a Jeopardy! Megachampion?

Every reigning Jeopardy! champion gets defeated by another contestant. Here is the history of what happens to the contestants after they beat a big Jeopardy! figure like James Holzhauer.

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‘Jeopardy!’ Champion James Holzhauer Says He’s Not Trying To ‘Play Dirty’ With His Winning Strategy

Holzhauer says he’s not trying to intimidate anyone, he just wants to win. And it’s certainly working.

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The Lost Adventures of the I Love Lucy Cast

Ten rare television appearances by the Lucy gang that are worth checking out.

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How 'Twilight Zone' Pays Homage to Classic William Shatner Episode Without Being a Copy

"Nightmare at 30,000 Feet" has the same overall structure to the classic William Shatner "Twilight Zone" episode, but it's not a straight-forward retelling.

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21 Addictive Shows On Netflix To Marathon Watch When You Need Something New

Whether you're someone who always catches the newest thing, or watches The Office on repeat, there's always still the inevitable moment when you finish a series and need something new to watch. Yes it's an annoying feeling, but whatever you're…

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15 Fascinating Facts About Victoria | Mental Floss

8. Queen Victoria famously hated being pregnant, but star Jenna Coleman likes playing a pregnant queen best.

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The Criterion Collection is launching its own streaming service

When WarnerMedia announced last month that it would be shutting down its streaming service FilmStruck, the team at the Criterion Collection said it would be looking for a new digital home. Today, Criterion announced that it will be building that home itse

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The Sound of Music is Returning to Theaters

The hills are alive with the sound of the von Trapps.

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This Michael Shannon and Ashley Judd thriller gets so intense you have to laugh

Watch This offers movie recommendations inspired by new releases or premieres, or occasionally our own inscrutable whims. This week: A new adaptation of Chekhov’s The Seagull has us thinking back on stellar movies made from stage plays.

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The 'Unspeakably Disgusting' Way Stanley Kubrick Created 2001: A Space Odyssey's Trippiest Scene

Today is the 50th anniversary of Stanley Kubrick’s landmark masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey, and to celebrate the iconic scifi film we have an exclusive excerpt from author Michael Benson’s deep dive into the making of the film, Space Odyssey: Stan

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This Photoshop Guru Is So Good, You Won’t Know What’s Real Anymore

Photoshop. It's both a blessing and a curse, allowing for amazing creativity with images, changing the way we see and experience things in so many ways. Of course that also means that we can never be quite sure if what we are looking at is real or not!

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30 Things You Didn't Know About 'Downton Abbey'

Like it got VERY smelly on set.

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David Cassidy, former teen idol and star of 'The Partridge Family,' dies at 67

David Cassidy, star of “The Partridge Family” TV hit of the 1970s and a reluctant teen idol to the boomer generation, died Tuesday evening of liver failure, his publicist confirmed. He was 67.

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The Rise And Fall Of Tower Records |

“If you were cool, you were cool. If you were an asshole, then you got treated like an asshole.”

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Fall 2017’s Hottest Movies: Killer Clowns, Crazy J. Law, Wonder Woman, and More

There are a heck of a lot of fun movies hitting theaters (and Netflix) this fall. Here are the best of the bunch.

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‘Twin Peaks’: Your Guide to All of the Bands

Showtime’s ‘Twin Peak’s is featuring a variety of bands and music in the revived series, encompassing every genre.

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15 Showcased Facts About The Price is Right | Mental Floss

Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.

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People Are Sharing Photos of Real-Life Places That Belong in a Wes Anderson Film

Director Wes Anderson has a specific style to his films. One subreddit finds places around the work with a Wes Anderson look, and the results are whimsical.

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When Network Stars Went to Battle! | Mental Floss

Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.

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A Guide to the Films, Food, and More at This Year’s SXSW

Don’t let the annual Austin-based festival for music, film, and beyond be a disorienting experience.

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It was 'Moonlight,' not 'La La Land': A timeline of a historic Oscars blunder

The big moment for "Moonlight" came after presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway accidentally announced the wrong winner. Here's how it happened.

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Did Monica and Chandler From 'Friends' Move Into the 'Home Alone' House? | Mental Floss

Despite living in two separate states, Monica and Chandler somehow wound up in the same house as the McCallister family.

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Why Lady Gaga's Album Joanne Will Make You Put Down Your Phone

The truth is I want nothing more for both myself and for other people than human connection and love.

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Pretty Much All of Your Favorite Shows Just Got Emmy Nominations | WIRED

Both new series and perennial favorites got Emmy nods this year. And, surprisingly, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences got it right this year.

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New On Netflix: The Shows And Movies To Watch For The Holiday Weekend - Forbes

A new anime series and 70 new movies and shows debut this week, most in time for holiday viewing.

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What I Learned While Writing Reality TV

When my boss asked me to walk on his back, I knew I had to get out.​

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The best tips and tools to get the most out of Netflix

Netflix has some built-in functions you may not know about, and you can ramp up your Netflix experience with free browser extensions.

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This Video Essay Explains the Invisible Magic of Movie Editing

Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker or cinephile, understanding the basics of film editing can enhance your appreciation of a film.

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Today in “yes, really”: Joseph Fiennes to play Michael Jackson in 9/11 dramedy · Newswire · The A.V. Club

Although “Michael Jackson, Elizabeth Taylor, and Marlon Brando take a road trip to Ohio together” sounds like the setup for a joke, it’s actually the subject of an upcoming film from Sky Arts

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The one Bowie book you need to read (and two you don't)

David Bowie loved books, but he had no interest in other people writing books about him.

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Q&A: Alastair Bruce, Downton Abbey’s Historical Advisor

When they’re not engaged in scandalous trysts, murder investigations, or hiding children born out of wedlock, the residents of Downton Abbey—both its upstairs aristocracy and downstairs staff—are expected to behave perfectly. Which can be an exhausting job. Fortunately for the cast and crew of the hit Masterpiece series, they have Alastair Bruce on their side.

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The Best Frozen Moments From the 2015 VMAs -- Vulture

The 2015 Video Music Awards: What a wonderful mess. Did it happen? So it seems. Were there highs and low? Definitely. Was any of it real? It's hard to tell.

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Every Netflix Original Series, Ranked -- Vulture

Netflix's new drama Narcos is a nimble, impressive series. But how does it stack up against Netflix's other originals? For these purposes, we included only new or current series, and excluded stand-up specials, movies, and shows designed for children.

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Every Quentin Tarantino Movie, Ranked -- Vulture

Pulp Fiction changed people’s ideas about American independent cinema.

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15 of the Coolest Clique Names in Pop Culture

While not every school has cliques, nearly all of them in pop culture seem to.

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Watch Stephen Colbert's off-the-script farewell to Jon Stewart [VIDEO]

Though 'The Daily Show' writers had a hilarious 'Lord of the Rings'-themed farewell bit planned out, the real tear-jerker came when Colbert went off-script.

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Ringo, Movie Starr: Ranking The Beatle’s 10 Weirdest (And Coolest) Film Roles

Richard Starkey, aka Ringo Starr, turns 75 on July 7th. The lad from Liverpool who’s been the world’s most famous drummer for more than a half-century has provided the world with infinite musical reasons to celebrate his life and work

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Marvel's New 'Spider-Man' Movie Will Be Inspired By John Hughes

This has been a big, weird, transitional year for Spider-Man movie fans. Last May, they were waiting for the sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man - directed by Marc Webb and starring Andrew Garfield - to hit theaters. Sony was expecting to launch its own shar

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Why the iconic Walt Disney Pictures logo was changed for ‘Tomorrowland’

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Synonymous with most of our childhoods, the silhouette of Sleeping Beauty’s castle has shown up before all Disney media properties since its 1985 animated feature “The Black Cauldron” (before then, a “Walt Disney Productions Presents” title card would appear).

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'Mad Men' Series Finale: Matthew Weiner Explains, Character Surprises and What's Next - Hollywood Reporter

The showrunner followed through on his promised "decompression" of the final episode with a discussion with novelist A.M. Homes on Wednesday at the New York Public Library. The chat marked his first (and likely only) interview to touch on Sunday's series finale.

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Matt Weiner's Years of Pre-'Mad Men' Failure and Humiliation Will Inspire You to Persevere

As someone who spent a significant chunk of my 20s floundering around in different directions, attempting to figure out how to find meaning and success in adult life, nothing makes me happier than ...

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14 Things You Might Not Know About 'The Sound of Music' | Mental Floss

Yesterday, the movie version of The Sound of Music—starring Julie Andrews as Maria von Trapp—turned 50. With its iconic camerawork, catchy musical score, and great performances, it’s not hard to see why so many people still love The Sound of Music, even after all these years.

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Sleeping with Jeff Bridges has become a nightmare

A new album from the actor and country musician aims to help you sleep – which is great until the Dude invades your dreams

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An open letter to Leonardo DiCaprio after yet another Oscar loss

Even as a producer on a documentary about endangered gorillas, Leonardo DiCaprio still lost at the Academy Awards.

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10 Oscar Winners Whose Speeches Were Under 11 Words

If brevity is the soul of wit, then these are the wittiest people in Hollywood. When Greer Garson won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1943 for Mrs. Miniver, she set a Guinness World Record for "Longest Oscars Acceptance Speech" with a rant that clocked in at five and a half minutes. That’s more than twice as much time as Gwyneth Paltrow spent on her famously long speech after she nabbed the same award for Shakespeare in Love in 1999.

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Paul McCartney, Miley Cyrus, Paul Simon Captivate at ‘SNL 40’ | Rolling Stone

Watch Paul McCartney, Miley Cyrus and Paul Simon pay tribute to 'Saturday Night Live' during the sketch show's 40th anniversary special

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8 Creative Interpretations of Groundhog Day

In the two decades since the film's original release, fans have spent plenty of time attempting to decode the alleged layers that exist just below the surface.

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17 Things You Can Watch Instead of the Super Bowl

Even though 111.5 million viewers tuned in to watch the Super Bowl last year, not everyone is interested in the super-hyped spectacle.

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VH1 Classic’s Epic ‘Saturday Night Live’ Marathon Will Last 19 Days

VH1 Classic has announced plans for an epic 'Saturday Night Live' marathon, but it seems like some moments will inevitably be left out.

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Netflix Releasing a New Original Movie Starring… Pee-Wee Herman?

You’re reading that title correctly, we can confirm that an upcoming Netflix original will be a rehash of the 80s children’s show Pee-Wee Herman as a feature film.

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Your Complete Guide To Binge-Watching "Black Mirror" On Netflix | Fast Company | Business + Innovation

Before you see the new Christmas special, starring Jon Hamm, catch up on the six mesmerizing, terrifying episodes already streaming.

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'Bachelor' couples: Where are they now? - CNN.com

"Bachelorette" Andi Dorfman gave her final rose and her heart to ... "Bachelorette" Andi Dorfman gave her final rose and her heart to ...

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$1 Million in 1 Day: 'Reading Rainbow' Kickstarter Earns Pot of Gold

You did it, Internet readers. In just half a day, LeVar Burton's Reading Rainbow campaign to raise $1 million on crowdfunding website Kickstarter has reached its seven-figure goal.

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'Batman V Superman': A Legal Thriller (We Hope)

Today, we learned the title of the upcoming sequel to Man Of Steel, and we're really crossing our fingers that the whole thing is about the Rule Against Perpetuities.

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How Craig Ferguson Unmade The Late-Night Talk Show

Craig Ferguson has announced that he's leaving his late-night talk show later this year. It raises the question: Did he ever really have one, by our usual definitions?

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'Say Anything' At 25: Nothing Bought, Sold Or Processed

Cameron Crowe's much-loved film turns 25 this week, and unlike a lot of high-school films of its day, it's aged surprisingly well.

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A Chance for Retro Reinvention:
Neve Campbell Appears in ‘Mad Men’ Season Premiere

Neve Campbell is among the latest additions to an unlikely roster of veteran television stars who have found recurring roles on “Mad Men,” reinventing themselves in period clothing and hairstyles.

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Steely Dan’s hilarious tongue-in-cheek ‘open letter’ to Wes Anderson

  I think I have the same relationship with Wes Anderson movies as a lot of people my age. We saw The Royal Tenenbaums as teenagers, and having never seen a François Truffaut film, it blew our minds. The colors, the shots, the soundtracks, the ennui

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        The Brady Bunch Reunion on The Talk: Florence Henderson Turns 80 and the Cast Looks Back—Watch!

        Here's the story of a lovely lady who reunited with her beloved sitcom family on a daytime talk s...

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          The Wes Anderson Anthology at the Music Box Theater!

          In impatient anticipation for Wes Anderson’s latest wonder, we have arranged to screen all of Mr Anderson’s previous feature films to date!

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            Shirley Temple Black, Screen Darling, Dies at 85

            Mrs. Black, who rose to the height of Hollywood stardom as a precocious little girl in the 1930s, returned to the spotlight in the surprising role of a diplomat in the 1960s.

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              Jay Leno Bids Tearful Goodbye to Tonight Show After 22 Years

              With wife Mavis and old friends in the audience, he cracks jokes a last time, then turns somber

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                The Many Emotions Of Ron Swanson

                Think that Ron Swanson is all stony surface with no emotional backbone? Think again.

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                  6 Awesome Things Bill Murray Has Done

                  Bill Murray is almost as famous for his goofy off-screen antics as he is for his films. Here are a few of our favorite, utterly delightful things that Bill Murray has done.

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                      Movember! TV Men With Mustaches and Without

                      It's not just your imagination — dudes are sporting more facial hair for the annual mustache-growing event known as Movember, which is meant to increase awareness about prostate cancer. Though you may not be used to seeing some guys in your life

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                      44 Years and Counting: A Day with ‘Sesame Street’s’ Maria, Mando … and Grover

                      When Ismael Cruz Còrdova was growing up, “Maria” from “Sesame Street” was one of the people who helped him learn English. Now, as the newest cast member on the long-running children’s show – making his debut as “Mando” this season -- Còr

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                        Couple re-enacts ‘Dirty Dancing’ scene at wedding

                        Video on Today: When Terra and Drake Otto said “I do” in August, they reenacted Patrick Swayze’s famous lift of Jennifer Grey in “Dirty Dancing” when they danced at their reception. The video clip went viral over the weekend.

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                          Review: Beatles at the Beeb is a rough and ready gem

                          As much as their time in Hamburg and their gigs at The Cavern, it was the music made for the BBC that set The Fab Four apart from their peers.

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                                This Week at PCA: The Four King Cousins | Confessions of a Pop Culture Addict

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                                The wonderful thing about the pop culture journey is that you never know it all, leaving a never ending supply of individuals that have made their own unique contributions...

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                                    The Truth Behind 10 Movie Urban Legends

                                    Sometimes, the myths surrounding movies are so strong that it’s hard to separate fact from fiction.

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                                        Saturday Night Live season 39 premiere: How to watch online

                                        The 39th season of Saturday Night Live hits the air tonight with special host Tina Fey, who is returning to the NBC hit show. It will be the fourth time that Fey serves as a guest host for SNL and if it is anything like her past appearances we should be e

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                                          Lisa Kudrow: 'Friends' movie 'really not happening'

                                          Lisa Kudrow is notably normal compared with the kooky roles she's known for playing. Whether it's her 10-season stint as Phoebe Buffay or the fame-starved Valerie Cherish on just one season of

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                                            'Mad Men': Is Don Draper Likable? (Analysis)

                                            Maybe the most low-key of cable's anti-heroes, Don may be testing -- or dividing -- the audience's capacity to feel anything positive toward him in season six. But here's an argument on his behalf.

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                                            AMBUSH! Did ABC Just “Leno” Barbara Walters?

                                            UPDATE: Barbara Walters was totally ambushed by ABC today, my sources say. And the reality is, if she were even contemplating retirement of some kind, either Liz Smith or Cindy Adams would have rep...

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                                              2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees announced

                                              The new class of inductees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has been announced, and it includes rockers, the Queen of Disco, a group of hip hop pioneers and a band whose fans have long been clamoring for the honor.

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                                                'Lincoln' review: Daniel Day-Lewis brilliant

                                                The voice takes Lincoln down from his memorial and transforms him, from a timeless sage back into the product of particular time and place, the mid-19th century, the American frontier. There are entire stretches in "Lincoln," especially in the Cabinet scenes, as you hear the complexity of his legal and strategic thinking, that you might very well forget you're seeing acting - even forget you're in a movie theater - and instead believe that you're sitting in a room with the 16th president. Looking toward Reconstruction and the nation that would emerge from the conflict, Lincoln decided that he needed a constitutional amendment banning slavery in all the states and territories, that the Emancipation Proclamation might not be enough to eradicate slavery forever. [...] there was a chance, a good chance, that such an amendment might prolong the war. [...] there began the intense congressional battle over the 13th Amendment. "Lincoln" was made to be enjoyed by everybody, but the more you've read and the more daguerreotypes you've seen, the more you'll appreciate the film's astonishing re-creation of historical tableaux, such as Lincoln's visit to the battlefield or the scene outside the Capitol on the occasion of his second inaugural. Spielberg doesn't linger on the battle scenes, the way he did in "War Horse" and "Saving Private Ryan," but the little we get are equal in ferocity, and they convey the nature of the conflict - the hand-to-hand fighting, the mud, the blood, the bayonets - with a brutality unique in Civil War movies.

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                                                  FILM + photography = FILMography - CNN.com

                                                  Since the success of his original photo, Christopher Moloney has recreated more than 250 scenes in New York, Toronto, Chicago and Asia, including moments from

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                                                    See Jessica Biel's pink wedding dress – The Marquee Blog - CNN.com Blogs

                                                    As we mentioned before, we assumed our invite to the Timberlake-Biel wedding of the year was lost in the mail --  but with all of these slowly revealed insider details, we feel like we were there.

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                                                      Axl Rose on Guns 'N Roses, then and now - CNN.com

                                                      As the current Guns N' Roses lineup prepares to launch a set of 12 shows at the The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas tonight, it seems frontman Axl Rose is feeling reflective.