Valerie David
Valerie David has written articles for TVOvermind, TheFrisky.com, eHow, IMDB, Travels.com, TVNow, & her own TV news blog. She s also published in fiction, with short romantic stories and a manga comic script.
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'Nashville' Season 1 Finale Recap: Juliette Mourns Her Mother; Deacon Spirals and Takes Rayna Down With HimIn the "Nashville" finale, "I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive," Juliette finds out the truth about her mother's death, Teddy gets shocking news, and Deacon falls off the wagon.
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After All the 'American Idol' Drama, Did We Get a Worthy Winner?After all the "American Idol" news about judging drama, lack of white guys with guitars, and boring song choices, could we end up with someone who's actually good?Also published on:
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'Nashville' Recap: The Rayna, Teddy Fight Gets Ugly; Jolene Takes Drastic Measures to Protect JulietteIn "Nashville" episode "A Picture from Life's Other Side," Teddy takes his anger over Rayna's relationship with Deacon to the courts. Meanwhile, Jolene decides to solve Juliette's blackmail problem herself.
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'Arrow' Recap: Who Made the Ultimate 'Sacrifice'?In the "Arrow" season finale, "Sacrifice," all of our heroes come together to try and save the city, but not everyone will make it out alive.
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Angelina Jolie Has Preventative Double Mastectomy --The Life Events That May Have Prompted Her Drastic DecisionAngelina Jolie shared shocking news recently, that she has recently undergone a preventative double mastectomy. What would prompt the Oscar-winning actress to such an extreme measure? -
Randy Jackson Says Goodbye to 'American Idol' - His Most Memorable and Ridiculous MomentsRandy Jackson has announced he's leaving "American Idol" after 12 seasons at the judge's table. What will we remember most about his crazy time on the reality series? -
Randy Jackson Leaving 'American Idol': Will the Other Judges Soon Follow?Twelve-year "American Idol" veteran Randy Jackson leaving the judges' panel, but is he the only one who won't be back next year?
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'Arrow' Recap: Oliver and Felicity Land in Serious Trouble When They Try to Prevent The UndertakingIn "Arrow" episode "Darkness on the Edge of Town," Malcolm takes care of loose ends as The Undertaking is about to get underway. Unfortunately, one of those loose ends turns out to be Oliver.
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'Nashville' Recap: Rayna and Deacon Romance Already in Trouble; Juliette Drowns Her SorrowsIn "Nashville" episode "Why Don't You Love Me," Juliette suffers from the after-effects of Dante's betrayal, but it may not be over yet. Rayna is troubled by the secret she must keep from Deacon.
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Jennifer Lopez's Video Shoot Interrupted by Gunfire, Plus Her Other Life ScaresJennifer Lopez recently experienced a scare when gunshots rang out on the set of her new video, "Live It Up," and it's not the first big fright the pop diva has had. -
'Arrow' Recap: Malcolm Sets Plans in Motion for 'The Undertaking'In "Arrow" episode "The Undertaking," Oliver finds Walter, we learn what led up to Robert Queen's demise, and "The Undertaking" is finally revealed.
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'Nashville' Recap: Rayna and Deacon Struggle with Their Love, Dante Proves He's Worse Than We Thought"Nashville" episode "Take These Chains from My Heart" has love triangles galore, with new and old flames, and romance from unexpected sources. Meanwhile, Dante and Tandy do some serious scheming.
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'Arrow' Recap: Oliver, Laurel, and Tommy Fight Off a 'Home Invasion'In 'Arrow' episode "Home Invasion," Oliver makes hard choices with the best intentions, only to have it backfire and hurt the very people that mean the most to him.
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'Nashville' Recap: Rayna Has a Revelation About Her Father, Juliette Puts All Her Trust in DanteIn "Nashville" episode "My Heart Would Know," Rayna learns more about her mother's affair, Dante takes over Juliette's life, and Scarlett tries to celebrate her record deal with an emotionally struggling Gunnar.
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'Arrow' Recap: Oliver and Diggle Both Deal With 'Unfinished Business'In "Arrow" episode "Unfinished Business," the city is taken over with a new, deadlier form of Vertigo. Oliver must track down The Count again, while Diggle is distracted by pursuing Deadshot.
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'Nashville' Recap: Juliette Steals Her Mother's Sober Companion, Scarlett and Gunnar Clash Over Her Record DealIn "Nashville" episode "I Saw the Light," Juliette continues her selfish ways, Rayna tries to talk her daughters out of being musicians, and Avery is forced to leave town.
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Melissa McCarthy's 'Saturday Night Live' Spill and Other Celebrity High Heel Disasters"Bridesmaids" and "Mike & Molly" actress Melissa McCarthy took a funny tumble in platform heels on "Saturday Night Live," but some other celebs have created unintentional comedy with their own high heel disasters.Also published on: -
If a Girl Wins 'American Idol' by Total Producer Manipulation, Is She Still a Winner?"American Idol" seems determined to have a female winner this year, but is stacking the deck in her favor going to help her in the long run?
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'Nashville' Recap: Maddie Acts Out, Juliette Causes Chaos, and Avery's Career Goes Up in FlamesIn "Nashville" episode "When You're Tired of Breaking Other Hearts," Juliette turns a 50-person concert into a fan mob scene, and Rayna's troubled daughter Maddie gets caught up in the stampede.
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'Arrow' Recap: Criminals Pray for 'Salvation' From a New VigilanteIn "Arrow" episode "Salvation," Oliver, Digg, and Felicity face one of their toughest tests when a vigilante starts kidnapping perceived criminals and executing them online--and he can't be traced.
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'Arrow' Recap: 'The Huntress Returns' to Blackmail OliverIn "Arrow" episode "The Huntress Returns," Oliver is forced to make a choice between trying to redeem Helena and saving the lives of innocent people.
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'The Vampire Diaries' Fans Express Fears Over 'The Originals' Spin-offThe CW is already filming a spin-off of "The Vampire Diaries," featuring "The Originals." Fans are excited, but have several concerns about where this will leave the characters. Will you watch?
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'American Idol' Top 10 revealed: Who got robbed?"American Idol" viewers have voted in the Top 10 contestants, but some fans are unhappy with the final choices, and the lack of wildcards to right those wrongs.Also published on:
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Justin Timberlake's Six Best 'Saturday Night Live' Sketches--Which Were Your Favorites?Justin Timberlake is set to host "Saturday Night Live" for the fifth time. Let's take a look back at some of his most memorable--and Emmy-award-winning--sketches.Also published on: -
'The Mentalist': Will Jane catch Red John before the series is canceled?For five seasons, fans of "The Mentalist" have followed Patrick Jane in his relentless pursuit of the serial killer Red John. But with rumors of the show's cancellation swirling, will viewers be cheated out of a Red John reveal?
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'Nashville' recap: Deacon gets a birthday surprise, Gunnar gets tragic newsIn "Nashville" episode "Dear Brother," Rayna and Teddy deal with tabloid fallout from their divorce, Juliette plans a party for Deacon, and Gunnar faces off with his gun-toting brother.
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'Arrow' recap: Oliver saves his worst enemy's life in 'Dead to Rights'In "Arrow" episode "Dead to Rights," Oliver discovers the attempt to assassinate Malcolm, and works with Felicity and Digg to intervene.
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Ranking Adele, Hudson, Streisand and More--Which Oscars Musical Diva Left the Rest in Her Dust?The Academy Awards spent the night paying tribute to music in the movies, and these well-known singing divas took to the stage to have their "moment"--but who won the night at the Oscars? -
Five Oscar-nominated Actresses Who Walked the Red Carpet With Their SiblingsWhen these Oscar nominees needed a date for one of the biggest moments in their careers, they decided to share the spotlight with a sibling, for a variety of reasons. -
'Arrow' recap: Oliver, Diggle, and Felicity go after the murderous 'Dodger'In "Arrow" episode "Dodger," Oliver and Digg get help from Felicity to track down a thief who straps bomb collars to his victims and forces them to commit his heists for him.
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Oscars Fashion: Emma Stone, Halle Berry and Other Ladies Who Rocked Red Dresses on the Red CarpetIt's not the Oscars without a beautiful leading lady rockin' a stunning red dress, as these illustrious actresses have shown.Also published on: -
Oscars Fashion: Oprah, Nicole and Other Stars Who Wowed in Gold Dresses on the Red CarpetDressing to match a potential Oscar statuette can be a risk, but these five ladies all won plenty of attention, whether they nabbed an Academy Award or not.Also published on: -
'Saturday Night Live': Christoph Waltz Sings, Dances and Risks Getting Struck by LightningThe Oscar-winning actor Christoph Waltz brought tons of enthusiasm and zaniness to "Saturday Night Live" this week, and left us wishing for more.
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'Arrow' recap: Wounded Oliver re-lives his own version of 'The Odyssey'In "Arrow" episode "The Odyssey," our hero gets shot and relives a flashback of his mission with Slade to get them both off the island.
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'Nashville' recap: Juliette goes diva (even more than usual), Rayna faces the end of her marriageIn "Nashville" episode "There'll Be No Teardrops Tonight," Rayna faces the stress of her divorce and gets tempted by Liam, while Juliette tries to take over her own tour.
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Grammy Awards--Adele Tops List of Most Controversial DressesThe Grammy Awards often bring out the most outrageous styles from the stars, and these ladies caused the most debate between style critics and fans. -
'Saturday Night Live'--Justin Bieber Takes Heat for His Looks, His Dancing, and All That SwagJustin Bieber turned out to be a good sport for his stint at hosting "Saturday Night Live," gamely sending up his own image and the latest scandals. -
'Nashville' recap: Is it the end for Rayna and Teddy?In "Nashville" episode "I've Been Down That Road Before," Deacon causes more tension between Rayna and Teddy, and fires Juliette up about transitioning from pop diva to serious country music star.
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'Arrow' recap: Oliver and Laurel feel the sting of Family 'Betrayal'In "Arrow" episode "Betrayal," there's a new villain in town, and he's ready to use Laurel to help him take out the vigilante standing in his way.
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'Arrow' recap: Oliver saves the city from dangerous 'Vertigo'In "Arrow" episode "Vertigo," Oliver has to save his sister from jail time for her DUI, and bring down the drug lord who made the dangerous Vertigo hallucinogen that caused her car crash.
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'Saturday Night Live': Adam Levine Reads a Lot of Cue Cards and Takes Off His ShirtThe Maroon 5 front man joins a Sopranos reboot, sings with Lonely Island, and shows off his tattoos.
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'Nashville' recap: Juliette plays second fiddle to Rayna, Deacon falls apartJuliette feels she's being ignored and belittled on the joint tour, Deacon suffers depression after quitting from the band, and Rayna gets wooed by another record company.
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'Arrow' recap: Diggle learns the hard way to 'Trust, but Verify'Oliver gets caught in the middle of a rift between his mother and sister, Diggle finds out his former commander might be involved in some seriously criminal business.
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No Silver Linings in Jennifer Lawrence Performance on 'Saturday Night Live'After a long hiatus, you'd expect "Saturday Night Live" to come up with some good sketches for award-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence, but it felt more like a week of clearing out the holiday leftovers. -
'Nashville' recap: Juliette finally says 'I'm Sorry,' Deacon quits the bandAs much as she tries to run, Juliette finally has to face the music on her flight from the altar, and Rayna learns that replacing Deacon on tour isn't as easy as she thought it would be.
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'Arrow' recap: Oliver tracks a fireman-killer and nearly gets 'Burned'Oliver struggles with the physical and emotional scars from his battle with the Dark Archer, but Laurel draws Arrow back into action with a case involving a string of murdered firemen.
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'Nashville' recap: Avery learns to 'Be Careful of Stones That You Throw,' Juliette runs from her troublesAvery learns that stepping on people on the way to the top has consequences, Juliette's elopement isn't all that she thought it would be, and Rayna tries to keep her marriage from completely disintegrating.
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Martin Short Brings Holiday Cheer and Actual Laughs to 'Saturday Night Live'Martin Short hosted one of the better "Saturday Night Live" episodes this season with endless enthusiasm, lots of guest stars, and a little help from Sir Paul McCartney. -
'Arrow' recap: Oliver brings the family together at 'Year's End'In "Arrow" episode "Year's End," Oliver relives memories of the island, tries to revive Christmas celebrations with his family, and is confronted by a dangerous new archer and adversary.
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Unprepared Jamie Foxx Disappoints on 'Saturday Night Live'After a weeks-long hiatus, "Saturday Night Live" returned with a bizarre collection of sketches and a host who stumbled over his lines. -
'Nashville' recap: Juliette is ready to go 'Where He Leads Me'In "Nashville" episode "Where He Leads Me," Juliette decides to get herself a new family, Deacon gets a golden opportunity, and Rayna finally learns the truth about Teddy and those photos.
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'Arrow' recap: Oliver can't stop Helena's 'Vendetta'In the "Arrow" episode "Vendetta," Oliver tries to put Helena on a less deadly path to justice. He opens up his heart, but will his readily-given trust be misplaced?
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'Saturday Night Live'--Jeremy Renner Shoots, Sings and Makes Fun of 'Avengers'Jeremy Renner gets to play action star, but also show off his softer side on "Saturday Night Live."
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'The Vampire Diaries' recap: 'We All Go a Little Mad Sometimes'... and choose Damon?In 'The Vampire Diaries' episode "We All Go a Little Mad Sometimes," Elena hallucinates, Jeremy becomes a hunter, and Stefan gives up.
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'Nashville' recap: Scarlett finally tells Avery 'You're Gonna Change (Or I'm Gonna Leave)'"Nashville" episode "You're Gonna Change (Or I'm Gonna Leave)" puts shaky couple Avery and Scarlett to the test, while Juliette's PR penance just might land her in a decent relationship.
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'Arrow' recap: Oliver fights to change two family 'Legacies'In this week's episode, "Legacies," Arrow strays from The List and tries to help one of his father's victims turn away from a life of crime.
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'Saturday Night Live'--Anne Hathaway Soars with the Sloppy SwishAnne Hathaway love the "Saturday Night Live" stage, and though there were a few gems in this week's episode, it left us wanting more from the giddily enthusiastic host.
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'The Vampire Diaries' Recap: Elena Fights a 'Killer,' and Becomes One Herself"The Vampire Diaries" episode "The Killer" puts hunter Connor in a final stand-off with the vampires of Mystic Falls, and Elena is forced to deal with her deadly vampire instincts.
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'Nashville' recap: Deacon and Juliette bail each other out in 'Move It on Over'In this week's "Nashville," Juliette struggles with her mother's relapse, Scarlett sees Avery's jealousy and ambition clearly for the first time, and Teddy's campaign goes negative.
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'Arrow' recap: Is Oliver permanently 'Damaged'?"Arrow" takes us back to the island, and we find out how Oliver got those nasty scars, and how he found his own honor code. We also discover the hooded hero's plan to get himself out of being arrested.
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'Saturday Night Live'--Louis C.K. Sucks Face with Kate McKinnonLouis C.K. brings his stand-up skills...and make-out skills to "Saturday Night Live."
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'The Vampire Diaries' recap: Can 'The Five' reverse Elena's vampire transformation?Elena's conscience finally arrives on this episode of "The Vampire Diaries," but it's clear to both Salvatore brothers that Elena's gentle nature could be her undoing. Can the mysterious "Five" vampire hunters actually help?
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'Arrow' recap: Laurel and Oliver work to free 'An Innocent Man'Arrow tries to work with Laurel and show the "new Oliver" he's become, but it turns out she doesn't much like the new guy either. After revealing his identity to Digg, it also appears Arrow's vigilante career may be over.
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'Nashville' recap: Will Juliette and Rayna ever tour again?"Nashville" began with two country stars who didn't want to tour together. Now it looks like neither one will be touring at all.
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'The Vampire Diaries' recap: Elena becomes 'The Rager'This week on "The Vampire Diaries," Elena fights her urges to feed and to kill, Klaus returns, Rebekah torments, and vampire hunter Connor threatens everyone in sight.
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'Nashville' recap: 'Someday You'll Call My Name' reveals turmoil for Rayna, JulietteRayna's conflicts over money, family, and her career boil over in "Nashville" episode "Someday You'll Call My Name." Meanwhile, Juliette faces disappointment from both Deacon and her mother.
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'Arrow' recap: 'Lone Gunmen' face offIn the episode "Lone Gunmen," Oliver faces a deadly assassin who's also targeting the men on his father's list.
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'Saturday Night Live'--Bruno Mars a Sad but Wonderful MouseBruno Mars played to his musical strengths as host of "Saturday Night Live," but he also had a fine acting moment with an avant garde sketch about a giant sad mouse.
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'The Vampire Diaries' recap: A 'Memorial' for the long list of the dead"The Vampire Diaries" finally takes a moment to acknowledge all of the people killed in Mystic Falls, including the struggling-to-transition Elena.
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'Arrow' recap: 'Honor Thy Father,' dishonor his memoryThe "Arrow" episode "Honor Thy Father" delves deeper into Oliver's emotional scars, his past on the island, and the dual life he must now lead.
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'Nashville' recap: Love songs and love triangles"Nashville" episode "I Can't Help It (If I'm Still in Love with You)" turned up the heat on our love triangles, throwing temptation and increasingly romantic duets in their paths to heartache.
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'Saturday Night Live' Cast Finally Scores with Christina ApplegateAfter a disastrous night with Daniel Craig, "Saturday Night Live" finally found a way to bring out the best in their guest host, giving us a singing, dancing, very funny Christina Applegate.
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'The Vampire Diaries' Season 4 premiere recap: Elena adapts quicklySeason 3 left us with a cliffhanger that Elena might be forced to become a vampire or die, but it doesn't turn out to be that difficult of a decision after all.
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'Nashville' premiere recap: Music, politics, and good old-fashioned catfightsTop-level acting, fast-paced storytelling, and some darn good country music elevate "Nashville" from mere melodrama to seriously fun, quality TV.
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CBS cancels 'Made in Jersey': What went wrong?CBS was the first network to cancel a series from the new fall line-up, and the ax fell on "Made in Jersey." What caused the show to meet its end after just two episodes?
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'Saturday Night Live' -- Even Bond and Big Bird Can't Save Bad WritingDaniel Craig gave it his all on "Saturday Night Live," but he was left stranded in a number of bizarrely bad sketches.
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'The Good Wife' recap: 'And the Law Won'In "The Good Wife" episode "And the Law Won," Alicia faces more than one conflict of interest, the firm's trustee goes power-crazy, and Kalinda goes just plain crazy for her husband.
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'The Mentalist' recap: Will Jane heed his daughter's advice?In "The Mentalist" episode "Devil's Cherry," it takes a viciously strong cup of tea to make Jane really look at the life he's been leading in his pursuit of Red John.
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'Made in Jersey' recap: 'Cacti' can't quite survive on its ownMartina reopens a case involving a client who was sent to a mental institution after allegedly murdering her boyfriend. Trying to prove her innocence proves tricky when the client's memories get mixed with another tragic event.
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'The Good Wife' premiere recap: It's been an odd year"The Good Wife" starts with a bankruptcy hearing, a fist fight, and an arrest. It only gets more complicated from there.
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'Made in Jersey' Pilot Recap: Martina Gets Her First Big TrialFirst-year lawyer Martina Garretti shows her Jersey Girl smarts in a big law firm meeting, and lands herself on the defense team for a murder trial. Will she get the evidence in time to save an innocent girl from prosecution?
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'Made in Jersey' premiere recap: New series may be too nice for viewers"Made in Jersey" sets us up with a fish-out-of-water scenario and then doesn't follow through with the conflict. Will this well-meaning show be too nice to hold viewers' interest?
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'Last Resort' premiere recap: Series premiere rises above cliches"Last Resort" overcomes some of the typical military movie cliches and spins a tangled web of drama, mystery, and spine-tingling action.
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'Elementary' premiere recap: Is there room for another Sherlock?"Elementary" has a lot of modern day competition, and the comparisons are inevitable. Will the new Sherlock and Holmes find a way to distinguish themselves from the rest of the reboots?
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'Vegas' premiere recap: Great premise, weak executionWith such a talented cast, viewers were expecting "Vegas" to knock one out of the park. With a choppy plot and overacting, however, the pilot doesn't take off the way it should.
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'The Good Wife': Where we left off, and what's in store for Season 4"The Good Wife" Season 3 finale left us with four main cliffhangers involving Kalinda, Peter and Alicia, Peter's campaign, and the fate of Lockhart Gardner.
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt Brings 'Magic Mike' Stripper Dance to 'Saturday Night Live'Joseph Gordon-Levitt wowed the crowd with his stripper number on "Saturday Night Live," but it felt once again like a missed opportunity to make the most of the guest host.Also published on:
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Four Hilarious Reasons Why Benedict Cumberbatch Should Win the Emmy for 'Sherlock Holmes'Actor Benedict Cumberbatch deserves an Emmy for his role as Sherlock Holmes in "A Scandal in Belgravia," but maybe not for the reasons you expect.
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'Man of Steel': Do We Really Need Another Superhero Reboot?Superman joins the long list of comic book heroes up for a reboot. Will audiences flock to the theaters again, or have they had their fill of reimagined superheroes?
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'Revolution' shows promise as entertaining mystery: RecapIt's a new world order, fifteen years after all of the electricity goes out for good. "Revolution" takes us deep into the mystery of a catastrophic event, and a family's adventure as they attempt to save the world.Also published on:
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'The Mob Doctor' premiere strains credibility: Recap"The Mob Doctor" packs in too much plot too fast, and the characters' shaky motivations and poor decision-making give us little to sympathize or identify with.
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'American Idol' disaster alert: Nicki Minaj joins Mariah Carey at the judges' table"American Idol" has decided that two divas are better than one, but will fans of the reality show enjoy the potential catfights that ensue?
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Will Nicki Minaj Steal the Show from Mariah Carey on 'American Idol'?We thought Mariah Carey would be the only diva on "American Idol," but now she's at risk of being overshadowed by flamboyant hip-hop star Nicki Minaj.Also published on:
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'Glee' Season 4 premiere recap: Everyone wants to be 'The New Rachel'The "Glee" season premiere follows the glee club as they compete for who will be "The New Rachel," while Rachel struggles to find her own new identity in New York.
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Will 'American Idol' star Colton Dixon succeed with new Christian album?Colton Dixon finished 7th place in Season 11, but it looks like he might have a shot at finding success in the Christian music market--and possibly as a crossover artist.
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Does Matthew Perry make 'Go On' work, or has he missed his chance at Post-'Friends' success?"Friends" star Matthew Perry is making his third attempt at a successful follow-up series, but lightning may have already struck twice for the actor.Also published on:
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Will Kurt choose fashion over Broadway on 'Glee'?Kurt will meet up with a Vogue editor in NYC next season. Is he destined for a career change?
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Taylor Swift's New Boyfriend is a Kennedy, But This Isn't Her First Time Hanging With the Famous FamilyFor famous country songstress Taylor Swift, it seems to be all about the Kennedy family these days.
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Sarah Jessica Parker Returns to Vogue on 'Glee'--What Else She's Been Up ToSarah Jessica Parker has an upcoming spot on "Glee," with a fashion tie-in, of course. See what else the busy actress has been up to.
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New 'American Idol' judge Mariah Carey reveals truth about Randy JacksonAlong with the news of music diva Mariah Carey joining the "American Idol" judges panel, we also found out that Randy Jackson might be more than the catch-phrasing "Dawg" we thought him to be.
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Five Reasons Why Mariah Carey Will Be Glitter Fabulous on 'American Idol'After the acerbic wit of Simon Cowell, and the kinder, gentler panel of the last two seasons, what can musical icon Mariah Carey bring to "American Idol"?
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No Emmy for 'Supernatural' star Jim Beaver"Supernatural" fans were disappointed when Jim Beaver, who plays gruff but lovable Bobby Singer on the show, was snubbed by the Emmys. But will he get another shot at the nomination?
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'Glee' nabs only one acting Emmy nominationWith such a large and talented ensemble cast to choose from, it was a surprise to "Glee" fans that Emmy Awards voters only found one actor worthy of a nomination this year. Who else should be on the list?
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British is the New Sexy--Dramatic UK Stars Scoop Up Emmy Award NominationsBritish TV often has a finer writing quality than U.S. TV, but American fans and voters are also embracing these UK series' unique views on what's sexy.
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Taylor Swift Shocks with Brunette Locks--What Else She's Been Up ToAlmost as famous for her long, blonde waves of hair as she is for writing revenge songs about her ex-loves, Taylor Swift shocked fans with new brunette tresses for her latest CoverGirl shoot. Will it be a hit or miss?Also published on:
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Will Adam Lambert Be the New Simon Cowell on 'American Idol'?Rumor has it there will be big shake-ups on "American Idol" next season, and word is that Season 8 alum Adam Lambert could be a new judge. Known for speaking his mind, will he be the new Simon Cowell?
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Johnny Depp Dating Bisexual Amber Heard, or is There Someone Else?Rumors about Johnny Depp and his "Rum Diary" costar Amber Heard began swirling long before he and his longtime girlfriend split. So are the rumors true, or are the two actors hooking up elsewhere?Also published on:
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Turn off the TV to preserve your marriageCouples are spending more time in front of the TV than ever, and while it's an enjoyable activity, it could be harming your marriage.
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Adam Sandler bringing Tonka trucks family flick to the big screenAdam Sandler's Happy Madison Productions has a full resume of lowbrow comedies, but now they're teaming with Sony to make an animated movie about Tonka trucks. How will this work?Also published on:
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'American Idol' Finale: Top 10 Cringe-Worthy MomentsThe "American Idol" finale was a strange, wayward affair with bad harmonies, catsuits, and inappropriate behavior that made us cringe.
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Four Actors Get Cut from 'Smash': Out with the Bad, on With the ShowNBC's new hit drama "Smash" has decided to focus Season 2 more on the Broadway aspects, cutting four actors from the line-up to streamline the story.
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Mick Jagger Hosts 'Saturday Night Live,' Kristen Wiig Says GoodbyeMick Jagger does better at comedy than music in this season-ending "Saturday Night Live" finale; Kristen Wiig gets to dance on stage for the last time as a regular cast member.Also published on:
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'The Mentalist' Season Finale Recap: Red John Wins AgainPatrick Jane goes on a bender in Vegas, and finds himself closer to Red John's capture than ever before. As usual, "The Mentalist" still finds himself one step behind his nemesis.
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'Person of Interest' Season Finale Recap and Review --The Perfect Cliffhanger"Person of Interest" has been tossing us clues about The Machine all season, but the finale proves that there is still a lot we don't know about Finch's powerful creation
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'Suburgatory' Season Finale Twists the Knife into Chatswin Families: RecapThe season finale of the dark comedy goes a bit too dark...and ends on a chilling note.
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Will Ferrell Hosts a Disappointing 'Saturday Night Live'"Saturday Night Live" star Will Ferrell scored a few good laughs on this week's episode, but never really reached the heights other nostalgia episodes.Also published on:
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Joshua Ledet Will Win 'American Idol': Here's WhyThe final 3 on "American Idol" have plenty of talent, but Joshua Ledet beats his two opponents in several aspects of the competition.
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Can Phillip Phillips Break Up 'American Idol's' Master Plan?"American Idol" has been angling for a Joshua Ledet and Jessica Sanchez final. But will Phillip Phillips crash the Top 2 party?
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'Saturday Night Live' -- Eli Manning Scores with Jokes, Rihanna Scores with HerselfNew York Giants quarterback Eli Manning was a surprisingly funny guest on "Saturday Night Live," scoring plenty of laughs in the solid first hour of the show.Also published on:
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Is Kristen Stewart Really the Best-Dressed Woman in the World?Looking at the "Twilight" actress who surpassed both British and Hollywood royalty to get the "Best Dressed" crown from Glamour UK, is her fashion worthy of the honor?
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'American Idol' Top 6 Results Recap: Is Hollie Better Than Elise?Fans and critics have been predicting a Hollie or Elise eviction...for weeks. Now that it's finally happened, did the right girl go home?
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Is Seth MacFarlane's 'Ted' the Worst Movie Idea Ever?Oscar nominee Mark Wahlberg stars in 'Ted' with a talking teddy bear. Fans of MacFarlane are used to talking babies and dogs, but will they embrace a live-action, trash-talking stuffed animal?
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Did the 'Glee' Kids Do Whitney Houston Justice? RecapWith questionable plotlines shoehorned in to fit the song lyrics, and some dubious choices in handing out solos, did the New Directions overcome the odds to pay proper tribute to Whitney Houston?
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Will Cronenberg's 'Cosmopolis' Help or Hurt Robert Pattinson's Career?The 'Twilight' heartthrob is hoping to earn acclaim as a serious actor. Will David Cronenberg's sexy and strange new film 'Cosmopolis' win over both fans and critics?
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Kim Kardashian and Other Celebs Made Famous by the InternetReality star Kim Kardashian recently confessed to being an Internet-made star, and she's not alone. Here are 4 more celebs who used both their talent and the Internet to launch themselves into fame.
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'American Idol': 5 Reasons Colton Dixon was Voted OffIt was another shocking Top 7 results night on "American Idol." How did Colton Dixon, who had never been in the Bottom 3, end up eliminated from the competition?
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Three Reasons Adam Sandler Should Star in 'Summer School' RemakeAdam Sandler is hoping to produce the long-languishing remake of the Mark Harmon '80s cult favorite, 'Summer School.' Here are three reasons he should consider starring as well.
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Josh Brolin Gets 'Career-Endingly Stupid' on 'Saturday Night Live'Josh Brolin seemed to be having a good time on "Saturday Night Live," but it may have been because he didn't have many lines to learn for his role as "most underused host."Also published on:
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'Don't Trust the B----- in Apt. 23': Is Mean the New Funny?The premiere of "Don't Trust the B----" featured some funny moments from "Dawson's Creek" star James Van Der Beek, but was the overall cruelty and depravity as hilarious as the writers meant it to be?
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Sofia Vergara Brings the Shrill and Sexy to 'Saturday Night Live'It was a mixed bag this week on "Saturday Night Live," with a few good laughs and a few total bombs, and host Sofia Vergara bringing out the shrill and sexy in her characters.
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'American Idol': 4 Reasons a Girl Won't Make the Final"American Idol" has a strong group of female singers this year, but will their talent be enough to get them to the final ahead of the guys?
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Should CBS's 'Unforgettable' Be Forgotten?When CBS announced the renewal of its dramas for next season, the unsteady "Unforgettable" was left off the list. Should the show be saved or canceled?
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The Best Love Triangles on TV: A Vampire, a Cop, and the Good TwinTV drama fans love mysteries and vampires, but we really tune in for a juicy romance. These three shows ramp up the intrigue with compelling love triangles that keep us guessing episode after episode.
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'American Idol': Could Skylar Laine Have Beaten Scotty McCreery?With her stellar stage presence and power note prowess, could Skylar Laine have done what Lauren Alaina could not--topple Scotty McCreery for the Season 10 title?
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Is Meg Ryan Ready for a Comeback?The former rom-com queen of movies like 'When Harry Met Sally' has slipped out of the limelight in recent years; will she make a big splash with two new movies?
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Can Any 'American Idol' Guy Beat Colton Dixon to the Final?Despite the strength of the female "American Idol" contestants this year, Colton Dixon seems to be a lock for the final. Can any other guy beat him there?
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'The Vampire Diaries': How Can You Date a Mass Murderer?"The Vampire Diaries" is a guilty pleasure full of vampires, witches, and undying romance. But once the body count starts piling up, does it get tougher to suspend disbelief?
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'47 Ronin': Keanu Reeves to Play Samurai in 3D Retelling of Japanese LegendCan 'The Matrix' star Keanu Reeves and a retooled, 3D tale of honor, revenge, and love avoid being a dumbed-down version of the original Japanese legend?
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Are the 'Men in Black' Too Old for a Sequel?Ten years after the sequel and 15 years after the original, 'Men in Black 3' hits theaters on May 25. Will anyone care?Also published on:
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'Saturday Night Live': Did Stefon Overshadow Host Jonah Hill?"Saturday Night Live" host Jonah Hill made use of his over-the-line comedy skills, but didn't always get the biggest laughs of the night.
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Does 'American Idol' Still Need Simon Cowell?There are some benefits to the kinder, gentler "American Idol" judges panel, but are fans starting to feel the need for Simon Cowell's harsher critiques?
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Madonna Engaged? What She Can Learn from Other Celebrity CougarsMadonna is rumored to be mulling over a marriage proposal from her 24-year-old boy toy Brahim Zaibat. Do other celebrity cougars hold out hope or act as a cautionary tale to May-December romance?
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Lindsay Lohan Stumbles Her Way Through 'Saturday Night Live'Lindsay Lohan's nervous, stumbling performance on "Saturday Night Live" unfortunately didn't do much to convince anyone of her career comeback prospects.Also published on:
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5 Actresses Transform Their Figures with Oscar Gowns--for Better or WorseFrom Angelina Jolie's black velvet gown to Sandra Bullock's color block mermaid dress, these Oscar fashions transformed shapely figures in both good and unfortunate ways.
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Chicago Oscar Viewing Parties Offer Red Carpet TreatmentOn February 26, Chicago rolls out the red carpet for movie fans with an array of glamorous and swag-laden Oscar viewing parties.Also published on:
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'Saturday Night Live': Was Maya Rudolph the Best Host of the Season?Returning "Saturday Night Live" star Maya Rudolph brought her mad comedy and music skills to the sketch show, gifting viewers with a consistently funny and often laugh-out-loud hilarious night.Also published on:
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5 Things We Hate About 'American Idol' Season 11Despite all of the reasons to love 'American Idol,' there are still some aspects that grate on our nerves. Here are five of things we hate about this year's show so far.
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How a sci-fi geek can date a real womanGeeky guys toughing it out in the singles scene have to make a few lifestyle changes, especially if they want to branch out into the non-geeky world for the woman of their dreams.
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Surprise Guests Help Zooey Deschanel Charm the Laughs Out of 'Saturday Night Live' ViewersA substantial chunk of Zoey Deschanel's "Saturday Night Live" chugged along nicely on charm, and a few big laughs helped elevate this to one of "SNL"'s best shows this season.Also published on:
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Grammy Awards: 5 Reasons Chris Brown Should Have Stayed HomeBilled as a "comeback" performance for Chris Brown, who's still on probation for an assault on then-girlfriend Rihanna, this Grammys reward for the artist feels like too much too soon.Also published on:
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Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder Pose Nude -- Are They Hollywood's Hottest TV Couple?"The Vampire Diaries" stars Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev are heating up newsstands this week with a nude cover photo--is this one more reason they can be considered TV's Hottest Couple?Also published on:
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The Federer Facts Some Fans Have ForgottenAfter a months-long win streak, Federer has earned harsh fan backlash for losing to Nadal--again--in the Australian Open. Here are a few things those fans (and journalists) have forgotten.
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Why Are Critics Raving Over Weak 'Smash' Pilot?Though saddled with cliches and plot problems, new musical series "Smash" earned lots of rave reviews. What are the critics seeing that we didn't?
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Will 'John Carter' Be Another Big-Budget Flop?With an array of trailers that portray three different versions of the movie, 'John Carter' has gotten a mixed response from its potential audience -- an audience it needs to offset the $250 million budget.
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Channing Tatum Strips, Plays the Naked Bongos on 'Saturday Night Live'"Saturday Night Live" made the most of Channing Tatum's muscles and stripper past in a night of gyrating comedy sketches.Also published on:
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'The Artist' Is So Good Because It's So French'The Artist' has distinguished itself from the recent deluge of mediocre films, paying homage to silent films with certain French film characteristics that add richness, complication, and humor to the drama.
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6 Things You Didn't Know About 'The Artist' Stars Jean Dujardin and Berenice BejoThe actors who so charmingly inhabited their silent roles are relative unknowns in America, so here are a few facts to keep you informed about the stars of "The Artist."
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Olivia Wilde Balloons to Size 2, Makes Out with Ashley Greene--What Else She's Been Up ToOlivia Wilde says she overindulged in food after her emotional divorce, but the extra weight, wherever it is, hasn't seemed to slow her down.Also published on:
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Are We in the Midst of a TV Comedy Renaissance for Women?With all the new female-centric and ensemble comedy shows on the air that finally feature a variety of roles for women, have we reached a TV comedy Renaissance for women?Also published on:
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Shouldn't the SAG Awards Choose More Unique Nominees?With a plethora of awards shows that honor the same actors over and over, shouldn't the SAG Awards make more unique nominations and reward the unsung talents?
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Will 'American Idol' Rejects Colton Dixon and Baylie Brown Make it on Season 11?After weeks of 'American Idol' drama, fans are often left still lamenting talented contestants who went out in the earliest rounds. In Season 11, two of those 'AI' castoffs are determined to make it this time.
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Daniel Radcliffe Makes the Most of Weak 'Saturday Night Live'While it wasn't the worst "SNL" ever, it didn't do much to distinguish itself, and sadly didn't give the clearly capable "Harry Potter" actor enough to work with.Also published on:
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'The Good Wife' Invents a New Diane LockhartA recent Times Talks panel revealed Diane Lockhart was originally intended to be an entirely different character. Is the new Diane an improvement?
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Can you go from blond to srawberry like Michelle Williams?Actress Michelle Williams has recently switched from blond to strawberry blond with fantastic results--can you create the same movie star magic with your own hair color?
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Is 'Glee' Alienating Its Fans with a New Character?New character Sebastian has set his sights on Blaine, and now word is that actor Grant Gustin may have landed a spot as a series regular in Season 4. But is it what the fans want?
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"Saturday Night Live" Recap - Charles Barkley Does Shaq, Porn and Drag ActCharles Barkley plays ball with the weirdness of "Saturday Night Live," donning an array of costumes to portray a lesbian, a porn star and Shaquille O'Neal.Also published on:
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Kanye West Blows Up Twitter with DONDA RantKanye West was at it again on Twitter, rattling off a rambling monologue that covered his fashion history, aspirations, and world peace. Or something like that...Also published on:
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Is 'Sherlock Homes: A Game of Shadows' a Gay Love Story?Guy Ritchie's 'Sherlock Holmes' sequel rekindles the Holmes and Watson bromance. But when does the gay subtext become actual text?
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Ryan Gosling Joins 'Funny or Die' Club -- Other Successful Stars Who've ParticipatedRyan Gosling joins other successful actors who have upped their comedy street cred with a "Funny or Die" online video.
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Jimmy Fallon Brings Former Glory Back to 'Saturday Night Live'Host Jimmy Fallon brought along a crowd of former "Saturday Night Live" cast members to help him put together one of the funniest, if not the funniest, episode of the season.Also published on:
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Katy Perry Plays to Her Strengths on 'Saturday Night Live'Though not as comfortable live as she is on tape, "Saturday Night Live" guest host Katy Perry still managed to transfer her fun-loving attitude to the entire cast for a night of music and laughs.Also published on:
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Violent Christmas Movies With Humor and HeartIt turns out some of the most violent Christmas movies may have a stronger message of peace, love, and family than their more traditional counterparts.
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New Directions and Troubletones: Are Two 'Glee' Clubs Better Than One?The return of Shelby allowed for the formation of a second glee club, giving us more solos by our favorite characters. But are two singing groups really better than one?
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Steve Buscemi Ups the Creepy Factor on 'Saturday Night Live'Steve Buscemi lands a couple of gem sketches, playing up his "creepy guy" persona, and the Digital Short makes a comeback.
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'American Idol' Premieres in January: Will it Be Another 'Country Idol'?"American Idol" is sticking with the same judges and format as last year, happy with the success of its country finalists. Will we get another Country Idol this year?
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'The Vampire Diaries' Tops List of Best TV Series with Worst First EpisodesConsidering the "good ratings or die" attitude of most TV networks, it's amazing some of these entertaining series survived after their dismal pilot episodes.
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'Supernatural' Trades Stars with 'Ringer' and 'The Vampire Diaries'Our main loves have passed between life and death on 'Supernatural' many times. This year they pass between TV series on The CW.
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6 Biggest Celebrity Break-ups Before the Holidays of All TimeThe 2011 holiday season kicked off with a reality TV engagement being called off and another celeb couple filing for divorce, joining an unfortunate list of celebrity break-ups that ruined their family celebrations.
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'Saturday Night Live' Finale: Justin Timberlake's Greatest Hits"Saturday Night Live" rolled out Justin Timberlake's most beloved characters and sketches, livened up with several appearances by aspiring comedian Lady Gaga.Also published on:
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7 Things You Didn't Know About 'Unstoppable' Star Chris PineWe'll be seeing a lot more of him in the future with the upcoming 'Star Trek' sequel and a role as Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan in the works. Here are seven things you probably didn't know about Chris Pine.
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Three Reasons Today's Kids Need 'The Muppets''The Muppets' hits the big screen on Thanksgiving weekend, and our favorite cast of zany characters is just what the family movie market needs.Also published on:
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'Saturday Night Live': Jason Segal, Florence Welch and a Talking FrogNo earth-shattering hysterical laughs for the Jason Segal "Saturday Night Live," but the new star of "The Muppets" made the most of his skills for crazy and raunchy humor.
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Victoria Beckham in Leather Legwarmers? Rate These Fashion-Forward Celebrity MomsMrs. Becks has been showing off her new post-baby bod' and fashion forward looks, but how does her edgy elegance stack up against other stylish celebrity moms?
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Emma Stone and Chris Martin Make Old 'Saturday Night Live' New AgainThough the late night sketch show recycled plenty of stock characters, guest host Emma Stone and Coldplay's Chris Martin added enough flair to give it new life and laughs.
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Heavy D and Other Music Stars Who Died Too Young in 2011The music scene seems to have more tragic loss than any of the arts. While stars like Keith Richards defy odds with the help of a few blood transfusions, too many musicians aren't as lucky.
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Football, Friends, and Family: PG-13 Movies for ThanksgivingWhether your family likes action, comedy, or heartwarming stories, there's a perfect movie for your Thanksgiving celebration.
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'Saturday Night Live' Funny Without Charlie DayThe "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" star shows plenty of enthusiasm in this funny episode of "Saturday Night Live," but isn't given any real standout roles.
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5 Hot Celebrities That Used to Be Male StrippersMovie "Magic Mike" promises us hot actors portraying male strippers. Here are five celebrities who did the job in real life.
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Twitter Reacts--Things Longer Than Kim Kardashian's MarriageIt was the celebrity marriage break-up that spawned a trending twitter topic--which were your favorite tweets?
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Johnny Depp -- Is Bisexual Amber Heard One of His Hottest Costars Yet?Johnny Depp has been landing leading ladies from Hot 100 lists since 1990. Does Amber Heard stand a chance as being the sexiest of all Depp's costars?
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Scary, Not Gory Movies to Watch on HalloweenNot all scary movies require a bucket of blood and a high body count. Add these these thrilling scare-fests to your Halloween movie marathon and enjoy the frights without all the gore.
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Why the Critics Are Wrong About 'The Three Musketeers'Casual moviegoers might be scared off by the harsh criticism of 'The Three Musketeers,' but here's why they should ignore the critics and take a chance on this fun and entertaining family film.
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'Glee': Will Sam's Return Boost Ratings?Recently ousted cast member Chord Overstreet isn't gone from 'Glee' after all. Turns out that his character Sam will be back on the show by December, in time for sectionals. Will his triumphant return help boost the ratings?
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'Saturday Night Live' Puts the Faris in WTF?"Saturday Night Live" failed to capitalize on Anna Faris' quirky, perky charm and left viewers with a night of weak sketches that came off like stale leftovers.Also published on:
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'The Three Musketeers' Assassin Milla Jovovich: 5 Hottest Things You Didn't Know About the Sexy Star"Resident Evil" hottie Milla Jovovich hits the big screen again with "The Three Musketeers," adding to a pile of career trivia that proves just how sexy and cool the acrobatic actress is.
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The Problem with Leonardo DiCaprio's Serial Killer Film 'The Devil in the White City'Oscar nominee Leonardo DiCaprio is hoping to bring the World's Fair serial killer story to the big screen, but three big roadblocks stand in the way of a movie version of 'The Devil in the White City.'
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More 'The Good Wife' Drama: Florrick Rival Wendy Scott-Carr ReturnsAnika Noni Rose returns to "The Good Wife" as Wendy Scott-Carr, Peter's political rival who may just have a score or two to settle with the Florricks.
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Ben Stiller's 'Saturday Night Live' Saved by Harry Potter And...Kenny G?The third episode of the season crash lands with Ben Stiller at the helm, the few bright spots of the evening coming from regular players and two other surprise guests.Also published on:
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Awkward! 4 topics to avoid on a first dateSometimes it's more important what you don't say. Here are four conversational pitfalls to avoid on a first date.
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'What's Your Number?' Star Anna Faris--Trivia by the NumbersHow well do you know "What's Your Number?" actress Anna Faris? Check out these trivia questions and see if you've got her number.