Thursday, December 17, 2015

These socks will pause Netflix as soon as you fall asleep


Netflix has already laid out the plans for a “Netflix and chill” button. But what if one becomes too chill, drinking an extra glass of pinot noir...

Published on December 18, 2015 at 08:30AM


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Top Chef recap: 'It's a Dry Heat'


The culinary road trip continues this week on Top Chef, as our contestants find themselves in the middle of the desert in Palm Springs, or as Jason...

Published on December 18, 2015 at 11:26AM


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The Big Bang Theory recap: 'The Opening Night Excitation'


The proton torpedo has been fired. The rebel base has been targeted. Light speed was achieved. That’s right, people — Sheldon and Amy had coitus....

Published on December 18, 2015 at 09:30AM


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Mark Zuckerberg's daughter Max is all dressed up for The Force Awakens


This is the baby you’re looking for. Just over two weeks after posting his daughter Max’s birth announcement, noted Star Wars fan Mark Zuckerberg...

Published on December 18, 2015 at 06:29AM


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Daniel Craig's Star Wars: The Force Awakens cameo revealed


Daniel Craig lied to me. Interviewing the Spectre star in London this summer, I had run through my questions for an EW cover story focused around...

Published on December 18, 2015 at 06:29AM


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Steve Carell: 40-Year-Old Virgin nearly shut down because he looked like serial killer


This article orginally appeared on PEOPLE.COM. One of Steve Carell’s most memorable movies was almost never made.  Carell said The 40-Year-Old...

Published on December 18, 2015 at 03:34AM


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Simon Pegg 'didn't love' the Star Trek Beyond trailer: 'There's a lot more to the film'


frameborder=”0” allowFullScreen> When the fast and furious first trailer for Star Trek Beyond debuted earlier this week, some diehard fans of the...

Published on December 18, 2015 at 04:30AM


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Leonardo DiCaprio calls Revenant bear rape rumors 'absurd'


This article originally appeared on PEOPLE.COM. Leonardo DiCaprio is setting the record straight once and for all: He does not get raped by a bear...

Published on December 18, 2015 at 03:30AM


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Box office preview: Just how big will Star Wars: The Force Awakens be?


So there’s this movie opening this weekend. Maybe you’ve heard of it. It’s a sequel to a beloved sci-fi series starring Harrison Ford, Carrie...

Published on December 18, 2015 at 05:30AM


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It's the darkest Star Wars movie yet: Should you take the kids to see The Force Awakens?


Are you planning to reach out to your young child and say: “Join me, and together we will rule Star Wars: The Force Awakens together?” There are a...

Published on December 18, 2015 at 02:28AM


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American Horror Story: See Gabourey Sidibe check into Hotel


The biggest twist of Wednesday’s American Horror Story: Hotel happened in the teaser for the next episode: series alum Gabourey Sidibe is returning...

Published on December 18, 2015 at 03:33AM


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New Batman v Superman photo proves Lex Luthor is not like other billionaires


When you hear that Jesse Eisenberg is playing billionaire tech genius Lex Luthor in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, you’re probably thinking, ...

Published on December 18, 2015 at 02:28AM


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You need to see Matt Bomer dancing to 'Hotline Bling' on American Horror Story: Hotel


American Horror Story: Hotel likes to surprise its viewers—I mean this is a show that features a bloodthirsty aborted demon fetus as a recurring...

Published on December 18, 2015 at 12:24AM


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Couple to marry in line for Star Wars: The Force Awakens after camping out for 12 days


Seeing as Star Wars: The Force Awakens has reportedly sold more than $100 million in advance sales, you probably already have your tickets to see...

Published on December 18, 2015 at 01:16AM


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The Wizards of Winter share the ultimate holiday playlist


Holiday prog-rock-opera outfit the Wizards of Winter, out of the tri-state area, got their start in 2009 as a tribute act to that other prog-rock...

Published on December 18, 2015 at 12:24AM


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The Force Awakens has already sold more Fandango tickets than any other movie ever


Here’s one more broken record we can add to Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ growing list of box office accomplishments: The Force Awakens has already...

Published on December 18, 2015 at 12:24AM


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No surprise, Star Wars: The Force Awakens opens to records overseas


After months of anticipation, the Force is more than just awakening, judging by how Star Wars fans flocked to theaters as the new film finally...

Published on December 17, 2015 at 11:30PM


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The best Adele jokes made about trying to get tickets for her tour


Tickets for Adele’s North American tour went on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday, and the high demand left many buyers waiting in line, experiencing...

Published on December 17, 2015 at 11:30PM


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See Macaulay Culkin play a troubled adult version of his Home Alone character in new web series :DRYVRS


We all thought Home Alone was a fun, cute Christmas movie, but when you really think about what little Kevin had to go though — abandoned by his...

Published on December 17, 2015 at 10:39PM


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Fuller House gets February release date: See the first teaser


After over 20 years away from Full House’s title home, the gang (well, not the whole gang) is returning when Fuller House premieres Feb. 26,...

Published on December 17, 2015 at 10:30PM


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Stephen Colbert wants to protect fans — and himself — from Star Wars: The Force Awakens spoilers


Star Wars: The Force Awakens is mere hours away from hitting theaters, but that doesn’t mean everyone will be able to see the film during early...

Published on December 17, 2015 at 08:35PM


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J.J. Abrams was 'frustrated' by his Star Trek Into Darkness choices


J.J. Abrams’ 2009 Star Trek reboot brought the beloved franchise back to critical and commercial acclaim, but his follow-up, Star Trek Into...

Published on December 17, 2015 at 08:30PM


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See the first teaser for Christina Hendricks-led dark comedy Hap and Leonard


Ever wonder what True Detective might look like if it took itself less seriously? Or maybe if Dukes of Hazzard had added a bit of intrigue to their...

Published on December 17, 2015 at 09:30PM


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Growing Up in a Time of Fear: Confronting Stereotypes About Muslims and Countering Xenophobia


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Will Ferrell is the new Santa Claus and he likes Smash Mouth, brah


There’s a new Santa Claus coming to town, and he’s cut the sleeves off his red fur coat. On Wednesday’s Tonight Show, Will Ferrell dropped by in...

Published on December 17, 2015 at 08:15PM


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Daniel Radcliffe, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and more read Mean Tweets


In the giggliest round of Mean Tweets yet, stars like Daniel Radcliffe, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Liv Tyler, Kirsten Dunst, Colin Farrell, and more...

Published on December 17, 2015 at 08:15PM


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The Big Bang Theory stars talk about Thursday's big sex scene


Let’s talk about sex, baby! In anticipation of Thursday’s big love scene between Amy and Sheldon on CBS’ The Big Bang Theory, Mayim Bailik and Jim...

Published on December 17, 2015 at 08:15PM


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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2016 inductees


The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2016 inductees Thursday morning. The list of newly honored artists includes Steve Miller, Cheap Trick,...

Published on December 17, 2015 at 07:30PM


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Donald Trump says proposed Muslim ban will not radicalize terrorists: 'I don't buy it'


Donald Trump appeared on Thursday’s Jimmy Kimmel Live to defend his call for a “complete and total shutdown of Muslims entering the United States...

Published on December 17, 2015 at 07:30PM


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What Kind of Tourist Are You?


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News Q’s | Fed Raises Key Interest Rate for First Time in Almost a Decade


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19 Best Music Performances of 2015


<p>From the Grammys to Coachella, <em>SNL</em> to Taylor Swift's worldwide lovefest, check out the best performances of 2015.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Published on December 17, 2015 at 02:38PM


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The Biggest Celebrity Feuds of 2015


<p>There was no shortage of beef in the celebrity world this year. Whether it was a public spat a la Miley Cyrus and Nicki Minaj or a bitter legal battle as seen with Sean Penn and Lee Daniels, there was no lack of sides to choose. Ahead, a rundown of some of the year's biggest celebrity feuds.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Published on December 17, 2015 at 02:38PM


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American Horror Story: Hotel recap: 'She Gets Revenge'


The tenth episode of this fifth iteration of American Horror Story is titled “She Gets Revenge.” It’s not initially clear which “she” we’re talking...

Published on December 17, 2015 at 01:30PM


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