Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Survivor finale recap: 'Lie, Cheat and Steal'


What a disappointment. What a terrible way to end an otherwise terrific season. If I had to boil it down to just one word, I guess that word would...

Published on December 17, 2015 at 12:30PM


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See Ellen grill the cast of Star Wars: The Force Awakens about romance


We already know from the title of Star Wars: The Force Awakens that, well, the Force is going to awaken. But when young stars Oscar Isaac, John...

Published on December 17, 2015 at 10:04AM


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Former NBA player and Big Brother star to compete on next season of Survivor


Former NBA player Scot Pollard and Big Brother contestant Caleb Reynolds are among the players that will be competing on the thirty-second season...

Published on December 17, 2015 at 10:30AM


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Academy releases list of Best Original Score qualifiers


The Academy has released the 112 scores in contention or Best Original Score during February’s 88th Academy Awards on Wednesday. This comes on the...

Published on December 17, 2015 at 09:30AM


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Word of the Day + Quiz | fecundity


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Survivor: Cambodia—Second Chance: And the winner is...


[SPOILER ALERT: Read on only if you have already watched the season finale of Survivor: Cambodia—Second Chance.] After 39 days, four hidden...

Published on December 17, 2015 at 09:30AM


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53 million people are talking about Star Wars: The Force Awakens on Facebook


A short time from now in a galaxy very, very close by, Star Wars: The Force Awakens will finally hit theaters, and the Internet is buzzing with...

Published on December 17, 2015 at 06:30AM


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Vin Diesel may be producing a Chronicles of Riddick TV show


Vin Diesel just got a big boost in bringing his Chronicles of Riddick companion television series to reality. The famous multi-hyphenate signed a...

Published on December 17, 2015 at 05:30AM


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See the first picture of Natalie Portman as Jackie Kennedy


Seven months after learning Natalie Portman would play Jackie Kennedy in a forthcoming biopic, we now have our first look of Portman as the former...

Published on December 17, 2015 at 07:58AM


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Walter J. Leonard, Pioneer of Affirmative Action in Harvard Admissions, Dies at 86


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Alfred C. Snider, Prominent Teacher of Debating, Is Dead at 65


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Deadpool and 'Boba Fetty Wap' face off in 'Epic Rap Battles of History'


Deadpool and Boba Fett face off in the latest installment of “Epic Rap Battles of History,” but unfortunately, they never take off those masks. ...

Published on December 17, 2015 at 06:28AM


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Fox ordered to remove 'lightswitch penis' billboards after complaints


The marketing billboard for a new TV show had some unexpected — or perhaps totally expected — consequences after Fox was told to remove several ads...

Published on December 17, 2015 at 03:54AM


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From Creed to Suicide Squad, these are the best movie trailers of 2015


Which trailers were actually better than the movie?

Published on December 17, 2015 at 03:54AM


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See Oscar Isaac sing Bill Murray's Star Wars theme from Saturday Night Live


In the last couple of years, Oscar Isaac has distinguished himself as an actor who can thrive in just about any scenario. He can be a sad sack folk...

Published on December 17, 2015 at 01:06AM


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Too much TV? 2015 had record 409 scripted shows


Executive: 'This statistic is staggering and almost unimaginable'

Published on December 17, 2015 at 02:13AM


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Pretty Little Liars boss: This was the year I revealed the identity of 'A'


Marlene King describes what it was like to finally share that secret.

Published on December 17, 2015 at 01:49AM


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Spotify determines your Star Wars character based on your music taste


Star Wars: The Force Awakens is finally here. The long-awaited film has already sold nearly four times the amount of pre-sale tickets as Avengers:...

Published on December 17, 2015 at 01:06AM


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The trinity takes center stage in new Batman v Superman posters


It may be called Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, but the upcoming DC film actually features three heroes — and now, three just-released posters...

Published on December 17, 2015 at 12:30AM


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Anna Duggar speaks out on Josh's infidelity: 'It is such a betrayal'


'Not only was it a betrayal against me, but it was also a betrayal for those who call themselves Christian,' she says

Published on December 17, 2015 at 12:30AM


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Superhero debate: Are DC and Marvel giving us too many heroes?


It’s the greatest smackdown since The Hulk vs. Iron Man! EW’s James Hibberd and Natalie Abrams fight to the death (or at least to mild exhaustion)...

Published on December 17, 2015 at 12:03AM


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The Ghostbusters are ready to fight some phantoms in new official photo


There’s something strange in the neighborhood.  The fan site Planet Ghostbusters shared a new official photo from the upcoming reboot, showing the...

Published on December 16, 2015 at 11:15PM


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Ranking the Star Wars movies


Including 'The Force Awakens.'

Published on December 16, 2015 at 11:30PM


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Larry Wilmore to host White House Correspondents' Dinner


The Nightly Show’s Larry Wilmore is taking his comedic commentary to Washington, D.C., on April 30, when he’ll host the 2016 White House...

Published on December 16, 2015 at 11:03PM


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John Krasinski & Jimmy Kimmel's Christmas prank war gets personal


John Krasinski and Jimmy Kimmel’s annual Christmas prank war has seen the two friends trade surprises back and forth each year, but Krasinski hoped...

Published on December 16, 2015 at 08:30PM


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Jennifer Lawrence wants Amy Schumer to win the Golden Globe they're both nominated for


Jennifer Lawrence nabbed a Golden Globe nomination this year for her performance in Joy, but she doesn’t want to win: She wants Trainwreck star ...

Published on December 16, 2015 at 10:26PM


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The Shins react to dethroning Mariah Carey for No. 1 Christmas song: 'It was just a matter of time'


Mariah Carey may be the biggest Christmas diva of all time, but her holiday classic “All I Want For Christmas Is You” was recently knocked down...

Published on December 16, 2015 at 07:41PM


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Star Wars: The Force Awakens breaks records with $100 million in advance ticket sales


This weekend, the force will more than just awaken at the box office. Star Wars: The Force Awakens officially opens in theaters on Dec. 18, but the...

Published on December 16, 2015 at 09:23PM


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Quentin Tarantino cried while watching Ghosts of Girlfriends Past


From the files of “Stars, they’re just like us!” comes this gem: Quentin Tarantino cries during romantic comedies. “Rom-coms are a guilty pleasure...

Published on December 16, 2015 at 07:41PM


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James Corden remixes 'Drag Me Down' for One Direction Carpool Karaoke


James Corden is the gift to One Direction fandom that keeps on giving.  Though the band is officially on hiatus, the Late Late Show host recorded a...

Published on December 16, 2015 at 07:30PM


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See the Force Awakens cast sing an a cappella medley of Star Wars music


With Jimmy Fallon & The Roots. Yes, even Harrison Ford.

Published on December 16, 2015 at 12:02PM


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What Are the Best Things You Ate in 2015?


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News Q’s | Where the Candidates Stand on 2016’s Biggest Issues


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The 7 Best Performances of 2015


<p>From the return of everyone's favorite&nbsp;Millennium Falcon-er to the subtle, yet powerful performances by some of the biggest&nbsp;Hollywood heavyweights, 2015 was chock-full of on-screen moments that had us talking. Ahead, check out the seven stars who delivered performances to remember this year.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Published on December 16, 2015 at 02:35PM


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20 Foodie Movies to Salivate Over


Celebrate the 15th anniversary of 'Chocolat' with some tasty offerings.

Published on December 16, 2015 at 02:35PM


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2015’s Biggest Breakout Stars


<p>You've seen a few of them before, but 2015 was the year Hollywood met some of the brightest and boldest stars onscreen. From an Oscar contender to an animated emotion, check out eight of this&nbsp;year's breakout stars, ahead.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Published on December 16, 2015 at 02:35PM


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Taylor Swift meets her Australian look-alike fan


Taylor Swift came face-to-face (or rather, back-to-back) this week with her look-alike. The 26-year-old was wrapping up her 1989 World Tour in...

Published on December 16, 2015 at 06:47AM


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