Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Word of the Day + Quiz | superannuated


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Olympic sprinters Usain Bolt and Andre De Grasse can’t stop smiling


Rio Olympians Usain Bolt and Andre De Grasse are giving each other — and everyone else — something to smile about. During their men’s 200-meter...

Published on August 18, 2016 at 10:32AM


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Amy Schumer: 'We aren’t making the show anymore'


Amy Schumer seemingly dropped some stunning news on Twitter on Wednesday night by heavily suggesting she’s no longer going to make her Emmy-winning...

Published on August 18, 2016 at 10:46AM


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Britney Spears drops Netflix and Chill anthem 'Do You Wanna Come Over'


We’re a little more than a week away from Glory’s release, and to celebrate Britney Spears has put out another track from her highly anticipated...

Published on August 18, 2016 at 10:16AM


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Scream Queens season 2 promo reveals Lea Michele as 'Hannibal Hester'


A new Scream Queens promo is taking Lea Michele’s sadistically quirky character Hester Ulrich into the horror archives, turning her into ‘Hannibal...

Published on August 18, 2016 at 09:30AM


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Olympics: Kerri Walsh Jennings referenced Tupac before Bronze medal win


Every athlete has his or her own method to prepare for competition. It appears that Kerri Walsh Jennings goes with Makaveli. Ahead of Wednesday’s...

Published on August 18, 2016 at 09:16AM


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Thor actress Natalie Portman: 'I'm done' making Marvel movies


Natalie Portman doesn’t expect to return to Asgard — or the rest of the Marvel cinematic universe — anytime soon. Having played the astrophysicist...

Published on August 18, 2016 at 09:16AM


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U.S. Olympic swimmers pulled off flight out of Rio over robbery claims


Two U.S. Olympic swimmers have been pulled from their flight out of Rio and detained for police questioning, in connection with the pair’s claim of...

Published on August 18, 2016 at 08:47AM


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Miley Cyrus and Alicia Keys shake up The Voice in season 11 trailer


This article originally appeared on PEOPLE.com. Let’s hear it for the ladies. Last season on The Voice, Christina Aguilera made good on her promise...

Published on August 18, 2016 at 06:47AM


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Ryan Lochte is back in U.S. after Brazilian judge ordered his passport seized


This article originally appeared on PEOPLE.com. Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte has been spotted on U.S. soil after reports surfaced that a Brazilian...

Published on August 18, 2016 at 08:05AM


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Michael Phelps celebrates retirement in the pool with his baby boy


This article originally appeared on PEOPLE.com. At this point, it’s pretty clear Michael Phelps feels more at home in a pool than anywhere else. If...

Published on August 18, 2016 at 06:47AM


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Stephen Colbert sends Larry Wilmore alcohol after Nightly Show cancellation — and lots of it


Larry Wilmore may be losing a TV show, but he’s gaining something else in return: a lot of alcohol. The Late Show host Stephen Colbert followed...

Published on August 18, 2016 at 06:16AM


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Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jenny Slate narrate Drunk History in new trailer


While Lin-Manuel Miranda may no longer be performing as Alexander Hamilton on Broadway, the new trailer for Drunk History teases that he’s not...

Published on August 18, 2016 at 05:17AM


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Twin Peaks audiobook to feature Kyle MacLachlan, more original actors


Many of the actors from Twin Peaks are set to return for the upcoming revival, and several will also lend their voices to co-creator Mark Frost’s...

Published on August 18, 2016 at 04:31AM


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Pottermore eBooks will focus on Hogwarts professors and the school itself


There’s plenty more story to be told about the world of Harry Potter. J.K. Rowling has proved that this year with long-awaited sequel Harry Potter...

Published on August 18, 2016 at 03:06AM


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Robin Williams' daughter Zelda opens up about coping with his death


Two years after Robin Williams’ death, the Oscar winner and comedian’s daughter Zelda is describing the stages of grief she’s experienced. “I didn...

Published on August 18, 2016 at 03:31AM


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Clue remake finds its way to Fox


The game is afoot at 20th Century Fox. The studio is partnering with Hasbro to bring the toy company’s long-gestating remake of the murder mystery...

Published on August 18, 2016 at 03:06AM


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Amy Schumer responds to comedian Kurt Metzger's comments on sexual assault


Comedy writer Kurt Metzger has been making his feelings on rape known in a series of recent Facebook and Twitter posts, and Amy Schumer — whom...

Published on August 18, 2016 at 01:37AM


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Kristen Stewart says relationship with Robert Pattinson 'wasn't real life'


Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson courted each other in character as Bella and Edward across several successful titles in the Twilight film...

Published on August 18, 2016 at 01:37AM


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Marvel's Runaways coming to Hulu from The O.C. team


If anyone specializes in runaways, it’s Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage. The duo, best known for their work on The O.C. – with the original...

Published on August 18, 2016 at 01:37AM


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Jason Statham takes a dive in Mechanic: Resurrection exclusive clip


Having acquitted himself admirably in last year’s action-comedy Spy, Jason Statham returns to pure mayhem territory in Mechanic: Resurrection (out...

Published on August 18, 2016 at 12:06AM


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David Schwimmer: Friends fame 'messed' with my relationships


Playing Ross Geller on Friends was the role of a lifetime for David Schwimmer, but his sudden rise to fame due to the show’s popularity was...

Published on August 18, 2016 at 12:49AM


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Make your own Stranger Things title card with this generator


One of the many things to love about Stranger Things is the Netflix series’ cool opening title sequence, which has been described as “pure,...

Published on August 17, 2016 at 11:46PM


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Survivor: New Millennials vs. Gen X cast and twists revealed


The full cast for season 33 — not a typo — of Survivor can now be officially revealed, along with some fresh intel on twists and what to expect...

Published on August 17, 2016 at 10:35PM


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Brazilian judge wants Ryan Lochte's passport following alleged robbery


This article originally appeared on PEOPLE.com.  A Brazilian judge is demanding that Ryan Lochte turn over his passport amid reports that he may...

Published on August 17, 2016 at 11:00PM


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Everything we know about Lady Gaga's next album


No, LG5 is not an element on the periodic table; it’s what fans and, at times, Lady Gaga herself, have called the pop superstar’s upcoming fifth...

Published on August 17, 2016 at 09:43PM


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Cher teases new album


Cher has clearly mastered Twitter in recent years, so now she’s turning her attention back to her legendary music career. The singer tweeted that...

Published on August 17, 2016 at 09:43PM


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Lady Gaga announces new single 'Perfect Illusion'


Lady Gaga has (finally!) announced a new single. The Oscar-nominated singer took to Instagram to break the news, posting a colorful collage of...

Published on August 17, 2016 at 08:46PM


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Aly Raisman's mom on watching the Olympics: 'I was probably more nervous than Aly'


This article originally appeared on PEOPLE.com There’s a lot of pressure on Aly Raisman every time she competes. Any mistake, no matter how small,...

Published on August 17, 2016 at 08:46PM


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Ryan Lochte robbed at gunpoint: Rio police unable to find witnesses


This article originally appeared on PEOPLE.com Police in Rio say they’ve found no evidence supporting Ryan Lochte’s claim that he and three other...

Published on August 17, 2016 at 08:31PM


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Pottermore to launch eBook shorts about the Harry Potteruniverse


It’s a big year for the Wizarding World. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has examined life after Hogwarts for Harry and his friends, while...

Published on August 17, 2016 at 08:31PM


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Fuller House cast has 'given up' on Olsen twins cameo, says Jodie Sweetin


Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen rose to fame on Full House in the ’90s, but the chances of the twins returning home on Netflix’s revamp of the hit...

Published on August 17, 2016 at 08:31PM


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Original Fantastic Four screenwriter teases alternate version of film


Last year’s Fantastic Four film was a box office and critical disappointment, despite an up-and-coming director (Josh Trank) and a talented young...

Published on August 17, 2016 at 08:01PM


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The Tallest Man on Earth premiere new single 'Rivers'


There are, for the most part, two kinds of The Tallest Man on Earth songs: beautiful acoustic-folk rock songs about natural landscapes and growing...

Published on August 17, 2016 at 07:16PM


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Courtney Love jams with Anna Faris and Chris Pratt


Anna Faris and Chris Pratt got a private concert when Courtney Love stopped by their home this week. The Hole singer hung out in the couple’s...

Published on August 17, 2016 at 06:46PM


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Drake brings Eminem onstage during Detroit show


Drake and Eminem squashed rumors of beef and potential diss tracks when the “Real Slim Shady” rapper joined Drake onstage at Detroit’s Joe Louis...

Published on August 17, 2016 at 06:31PM


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Trevor Noah slams Donald Trump's 'extreme vetting' comment


Trevor Noah mocked Donald Trump’s latest stance on immigration during Tuesday’s episode of The Daily Show, imagining a U.S. customs agent as some...

Published on August 17, 2016 at 06:31PM


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Taylor Swift donates $1 million to Louisiana flood relief


This story originally appeared on PEOPLE.com. Taylor Swift is donating $1 million to help those in need in Louisiana after floods caused widespread...

Published on August 17, 2016 at 05:46PM


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Article of the Day | ‘Video From a Polar Bear’s Point of View’


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Picture Prompt | Mysterious Doors


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