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'Game of Thrones' Author Misses Book Deadline

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The author of a popular fantasy series confirmed Saturday that he missed the last deadline that would have allowed the sixth novel in his fantasy series to be published before the next TV series begins. The failure to meet the December 31 deadline will mean the sixth season of HBO’s Game of Thrones series will […]

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Vegas Police Investigate Chris Brown For Alleged Battery

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas police are investigating an allegation of battery against R&B singer Chris Brown. Lt. Jeff Goodwin says authorities received a call shortly before 10:30 a.m. Saturday about the alleged battery at the Palms Casino Resort. Goodwin would not release any details about the allegation, saying the investigation is still going […]

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Watch Queen Celine Dion Cover Adele's 'Hello'

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And you thought you’d left “Hello” news back in 2015. Canadian singer Celine Dion performed a cover of Adele’s record-breaking song during her Thursday New Year’s Eve Show in Las Vegas. “If I may, I would like Adele to be part of our New Year’s Eve,” Dion said. “Don’t panic, she’s not in the building. […]

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The 15 biggest career crashes of 2015

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Plenty of people resolve to jump-start their careers in the new year. For some, this resolution is more of a necessity than lip service. Here are 15 high-profile people (and teams) whose careers or reputations took a big hit in 2015. While we expect many to bounce back, others may never recover. SEE ALSO: 13 […]

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Miranda Lambert Cozies Up To New Boyfriend On Instagram

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The snuggle has never been more real. Country star Miranda Lambert, 32, started off 2016 right by introducing the world to her new boyfriend, fellow singer Anderson East, 27. The two cuddle up together on the couch in a new photo that both singers shared on Instagram, appropriately captioned, “The snuggle is real…” (Because when […]

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Here's why Michael Moore doesn't think documentaries should be streamed on Netflix first

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As streaming giants like Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu are building more original content, documentaries have become a major attraction for these companies to acquire or develop on their own. Netflix has been leading the charge in original nonfiction works with the recent success of their “The Jinx”-like true-crime series “Making a Murderer,” and receiving Oscar […]

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Carrie Fisher Leads an Older, Wiser Revolution

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Carrie Fisher solidified her status as a national treasure when she took a light saber to the unfortunate baboons with Internet access who somehow thought the most worthwhile criticism of Star Wars: The Force Awakens was related to General Leia’s physique. — This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and […]

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Singer Natalie Cole Dead at 65

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Grammy award-winning singer Natalie Cole, the daughter of jazz legend Nat King Cole, is dead at the age of 65. Cole died Thursday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles from “ongoing health issues,” according to a family statement. The statement said Cole “fought a fierce, courageous battle, dying how she lived — with dignity, […]

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Demi Lovato Is All Of Us On New Year's Day

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If you were slow to get out of bed this morning, Demi Lovato can totally relate — even though it’s likely your night was a little bit different from hers. The “Confident” singer didn’t even touch alcohol when she rang in 2016 while performing her hits for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan […]

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#inthegridmusic: 12.30.15

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Hi all! Before you read on, I want to remind you that my Twitter username and Instagram name have changed! Good thing is that they are both the same so they won’t be hard to forget – @byingridvasquez Now … 12.30.15 #SongBlogIV (my song of the day): “Roses and Violets” by Alexander Jean If you […]

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Here's a clear explanation of the confusing galactic politics in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'

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“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” introduces the New Republic, the Resistance (basically the new Rebels), and the First Order (basically the new Empire), but between all the battle scenes, it never exactly explains the relationship between the three organizations. For those wondering about the new galactic politics, the film’s novelization, written by Alan Dean Foster, […]

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The cinematographer behind 'Creed' and 'The Visit' reveals her favorite scenes she shot in 2015

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Cinematographer Maryse Alberti has had a diverse career shooting everything from TV shows to documentaries and some memorable features like “Velvet Goldmine” and “The Wrestler.” In 2015 she had a busy year, as three of her movies — “The Visit,” “Freeheld,” and “Creed” — opened while also finding time to help out frequent collaborator Alex […]

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Actor Wayne Rogers, Trapper John on 'M.A.S.H.,' Dies at 82

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Wayne Rogers, whose Trapper John McIntyre alongside Alan Alda’s Hawkeye Pierce brought mischief, martinis and meatball surgery to the masses in the 1970s every week on “M.A.S.H.,” has died. The actor was surrounded by family when he died Thursday in Los Angeles of complications from pneumonia at age 82, his publicist and longtime friend Rona […]

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The best movies and TV shows coming to Amazon Prime, iTunes, Hulu, and more in January

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2016 will be filled with lots of streaming viewing options. Highlights include new releases like “Goosebumps” and “Black Mass;” titles that never get old like “Dazed and Confused,” and “Serpico;” as well as new seasons of TV shows like “Workaholics,” “New Girl,” “The Bachelor,” and the premiere of the final season of “American Idol.” All […]