Monday, May 2, 2016

Word of the Day + Quiz | effectual


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Arsenio Hall refutes Sinead O'Connor charge that he gave Prince drugs


This article originally appeared on PEOPLE.com. Sinead O’Connor took to Facebook on Monday making a series of controversial allegations including...

Published on May 3, 2016 at 08:25AM


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Reign recap: 'No Way Out'


Early on in “No Way Out,” our dear Queen Mary has an important realization: Even to an ally as strong as the Vatican, she is merely a pawn. Mary’s...

Published on May 3, 2016 at 07:25AM


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Dancing with the Stars: Nyle DiMarco just got robbed of a 10... again


Good thing Nyle DiMarco isn’t judging the judges on Dancing with the Stars, because he’d probably be handing out a few 4 or 5s this season. On...

Published on May 3, 2016 at 07:25AM


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Bad Moms trailer: Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, and Kathryn Hahn go hard


The pressure on the modern day mother to be perfect can be rather intense. The idea behind Bad Moms – in theaters July 29 and written and directed...

Published on May 3, 2016 at 06:25AM


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All of Beyoncé's Lemonade tracks hit the Hot 100


BeyoncĂ©’s visual album Lemonade received an overwhelmingly positive reception upon its release just over a week ago — and new information proves...

Published on May 3, 2016 at 04:25AM


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Dwayne Johnson spends the day with 7-year-old cancer patient on Baywatch set


Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made a longtime dream come true when he invited Gabriel Singleton, a seven-year-old battling cancer, to visit him on the...

Published on May 3, 2016 at 04:25AM


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Watch the trailer for unique Civil War dark comedy Men Go to Battle — Exclusive


Men Go to Battle is an upcoming low-budget dark comedy about the Civil War — but the techniques director Zachary Treitz and his actors and crew...

Published on May 3, 2016 at 03:25AM


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Lizzie McGuire, Hannah Montana, That's So Raven returning to TV


If looking forward to a Disney Channel Original Movie mega-marathon at the end of the month wasn’t enough for you, sister channel Freeform is...

Published on May 3, 2016 at 02:25AM


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Star Wars: The Force Awakens as told by emojis


frameborder=”0” allowFullScreen> Yes, you’re still crying over that character’s death in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, but a new video from Disney...

Published on May 3, 2016 at 01:30AM


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Kesha thanks Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, and fans in emotional Instagram post


Following the release of her new Zedd collaboration “True Colors” on Friday, Kesha posted to Instagram about her gratitude to the fellow musicians...

Published on May 3, 2016 at 01:30AM


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Space Jam sequel with LeBron James, Fast & Furious 6 director in development


The splashy Michael Jordan/Looney Tunes sports-themed mash-up known as Space Jam is getting the sequel treatment with the help of some major talent...

Published on May 3, 2016 at 01:30AM


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Wake up to The Rock with Dwayne Johnson's new alarm clock app


Dwayne Johnson’s already found success in the worlds of wrestling and movies, so now he’s trying out something new: apps. The Furious 7 star...

Published on May 3, 2016 at 01:30AM


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Red Hot Chili Peppers announce new single coming this week


A new Red Hot Chili Peppers song is on the way, the band announced via Twitter Monday. The single, titled “Dark Necessities,” is slated to hit...

Published on May 3, 2016 at 12:25AM


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Carpool Karaoke: Gwen Stefani is James Corden's next guest


There is No Doubt that you will be interested in the latest passenger to get into James Corden’s car: Gwen Stefani. The singer and Voice coach will...

Published on May 3, 2016 at 12:25AM


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Britney Spears to be honored at Billboard Music Awards


Britney Spears will become the third performer to receive the Billboard Millennium Award, which “recognizes outstanding career achievements and...

Published on May 2, 2016 at 11:25PM


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Ringling Bros. elephants officially retire


Following a famed 145-year run, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey elephants have bid their final adieu to the big top. The last of the circus’...

Published on May 2, 2016 at 10:25PM


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Radiohead erases internet presence


On their 2000 album Kid A, Radiohead told the world how to disappear completely. Now it seems the band has taken their own advice to heart. As...

Published on May 2, 2016 at 07:25PM


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Quantico: Showrunner Josh Safran says 'you'll know everything' after season finale


WARNING: The following contains spoilers from season 1 of Quantico. Read at your own risk! After a season on the run and in the dark, FBI agent...

Published on May 2, 2016 at 09:25PM


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U2's The Edge performs acoustic set at Sistine Chapel


U2’s The Edge became the first rock musician to perform at the Sistine Chapel this weekend when he played an acoustic set with a young Irish choir....

Published on May 2, 2016 at 07:25PM


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GLAAD report card finds Hollywood films ‘lag far behind’


GLAAD has released its annual Studio Responsibility Index on Monday, finding a dramatic decrease in the racial diversity of LGBT characters on...

Published on May 2, 2016 at 07:25PM


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J.K. Rowling explains why Remus Lupin 'had to die' during Battle of Hogwarts


Monday marks the anniversary of the fictional Battle of Hogwarts, the gruesome events described in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows that ended...

Published on May 2, 2016 at 06:25PM


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What’s Going On in This Picture? | May 2, 2016


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E.L.L. Practice + Prompt | The Benefits of Being Bilingual


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Student Question | Where–and How–Do You Watch Movies?


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News Q’s | Kenya Burns Ivory Worth $105 Million to Protest Poaching


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