Friday, January 29, 2016

The CW orders 6 pilots: Archie series Riverdale, Mars thriller, more


The CW is doubling down on sci-fi and fantasy for 2016. The network has ordered six new pilots, and most are big-concept genre shows. The list...

Published on January 30, 2016 at 10:41AM


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The Originals boss breaks down that death, more heartbreak to come


Spoiler alert: If you haven’t watched the Jan. 29 episode of The Originals, you might want to stop reading.  In its first hour back in 2016, The...

Published on January 30, 2016 at 09:16AM


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Blac Chyna arrested for public intoxication


This article originally appeared on PEOPLE.com. Blac Chyna has been arrested on a public intoxication charge in Austin, PEOPLE has confirmed. The...

Published on January 30, 2016 at 10:15AM


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The Originals recap: 'A Ghost Along the Mississippi'


Well, I hope you all spent your hiatus breathing deeply, de-stressing, and NOT crying, because if tonight’s episode is any indication, we are in...

Published on January 30, 2016 at 09:16AM


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The Vampire Diaries recap: 'Hell Is Other People'


Welcome back from break TVD fans! What better way to launch back into season 7 than with flashbacks and terrible wigs? Except it’s not exactly a...

Published on January 30, 2016 at 08:14AM


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Julie's Diary: The mistake you might have missed in the midseason premiere of Vampire Diaries


Welcome to Julie’s Diary! Every week during the season, Vampire Diaries showrunner Julie Plec will add an entry to her diary. From answering...

Published on January 30, 2016 at 08:15AM


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Vampire Diaries boss on that ending, an upcoming scene with 'three men, three babies, blindfolds'


Spoiler alert: This post contains plot details from the Jan. 29 episode of The Vampire Diaries. Who would’ve thought that the worst thing about...

Published on January 30, 2016 at 08:13AM


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Cara Delevingne and Zoolander compete in Parisian walk-off


Consider this a proper amuse-bouche for Zoolander 2: two modeling titans strutting their stuff in Paris. Cara Delevingne and Derek Zoolander ...

Published on January 30, 2016 at 06:12AM


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See the Carol commercial deemed too racy for TV


A new trailer for Todd Haynes’ lesbian romance Carol was deemed “too hot for TV,” according to The Weinstein Company, which said the clip was...

Published on January 30, 2016 at 06:12AM


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Netflix finally confirms Gilmore Girls revival


Luke’s Diner is open for business — along with the rest of Stars Hollow. Gilmore Girls has officially been revived for a reboot on Netflix, EW has...

Published on January 30, 2016 at 05:14AM


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Harry Connick Jr. doesn’t believe this is the end for American Idol


Has it really been this long since Kelly Clarkson first sang her way into America’s hearts? American Idol has been running for 15 (15!) years on...

Published on January 30, 2016 at 05:14AM


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Rihanna's Anti: EW Review


“I’ve got to do things my own way, darling,” 27-year-old Barbadian pop goddess Rihanna teases on “Consideration,” the woozy opener on her long...

Published on January 30, 2016 at 03:15AM


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Surprise: Debate ratings go up without Donald Trump


“Total disaster?” Not quite.  Turns out, Fox News didn’t have to worry about its debate ratings without Donald Trump. The cable news network...

Published on January 30, 2016 at 04:28AM


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Robbie Amell and Lauren Ambrose are on the case in exclusive X-Files first look


The plaid pantsuits of Scully’s past have found their way to the next generation. Robbie Amell and Lauren Ambrose are joining the X-Files team, and...

Published on January 30, 2016 at 04:15AM


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Grease: Live director on getting out from under 'the Travolta shadow'


Plus: 'When we elevate it, we really want it to lift off'

Published on January 30, 2016 at 01:02AM


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X-Files return ratings grow to top its own series finale


Ratings-wise, The X-Files has just swallowed its own tail. The updated numbers for the premiere of Fox’s sci-fi revival are finally here, and they...

Published on January 30, 2016 at 12:52AM


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Mr. Robot casts AHS actress in major role


USA’s summer critical breakout Mr. Robot is adding a new cast member – and her role hints at a major storyline in season 2.  Grace Gummer (American...

Published on January 30, 2016 at 12:28AM


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Jada Pinkett Smith is returning to Gotham


It turns out, when you push a Fish into a body of water … it swims? EW has confirmed that Jada Pinkett Smith will reprise her role as Fish Mooney...

Published on January 30, 2016 at 12:28AM


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Rhys Darby talks 'playing it cool' on the set of The X-Files


Plus: Check out an exclusive sneak peek at 'Mulder and Scully Meet the Were-Monster'

Published on January 30, 2016 at 12:15AM


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Rihanna’s Anti goes platinum


In less than two days since its release, Rihanna’s eighth studio album Anti has gone platinum. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)...

Published on January 30, 2016 at 12:15AM


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Vampire Diaries boss on Damon-centric episode: 'Hell is trying to convince him to change'


And that is only just the beginning ...

Published on January 29, 2016 at 10:36PM


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Kaley Cuoco snakes through 'I'm a Slave 4 U' on Lip Sync Battle


While Josh Gad got creative for his performance of “I Touch Myself” on Lip Sync Battle, where he dressed up as Donald Trump complete with boxers...

Published on January 29, 2016 at 10:36PM


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Coldplay debut 'Hymn for the Weekend' music video starring Beyoncé


frameborder=”0” allowFullScreen>Coldplay debuted the music video for “Hymn for the Weekend,” the second single off A Head Full of Dreams. Featuring...

Published on January 29, 2016 at 10:36PM


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Quiz: How well do you know Oprah?


Celebrate the icon's 62nd birthday with a by-the-numbers quiz

Published on January 29, 2016 at 09:37PM


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Tom Hanks is officially America's favorite actor


We’ll have to wait until Feb. 28 to find out if his latest film, Bridge of Spies, takes home Best Picture at the Oscars, but Tom Hanks has already...

Published on January 29, 2016 at 08:15PM


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First Look: David Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike in A United Kingdom


The duo explore the forbidden affair between the heir to the Botswana throne and his English love

Published on January 29, 2016 at 08:53PM


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Trevor Noah has questions about Joseph Fiennes playing Michael Jackson


The recent announcement that British actor Joseph Fiennes was cast as Michael Jackson in an upcoming TV movie raised lots of skeptical eyebrows. In...

Published on January 29, 2016 at 08:15PM


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Ewan McGregor explains his contribution to Star Wars: The Force Awakens


Star Wars: The Force Awakens was influenced much more by the original trilogy of movies than the prequels, but filmmaker JJ Abrams didn’t entirely...

Published on January 29, 2016 at 07:44PM


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Will Smith 'pleased' with Academy response to diversity controversy


Will Smith is “very pleased” with how “quickly and aggressively” the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences responded to the outcry over the...

Published on January 29, 2016 at 07:15PM


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Historical Figures, Campus Controversies


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Film Club | ‘Ivy League Trailblazers’


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Student Question | What National or International Events Have You Lived Through That You Remember Best?


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The 15 Most Beautiful Oscar Movies Ever


<p>Not very often is the film that the Academy deems the Best Picture also the year’s most beautiful. In fact, in the 87-year history of the awards, only 15 have won Best Cinematography and Best Production Design in addition to the top prize. See the most beautiful films, ahead.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Published on January 29, 2016 at 03:22PM


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News Q’s | Zika Virus ‘Spreading Explosively’ in Americas, W.H.O. Says


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