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Kelsey McKinney

Kelsey McKinney

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    The 8 most embarrassing revelations from the Sony hackThe 8 most embarrassing revelations from the Sony hack
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    Some of the hacked emails reflected the often absurd way Sony executives chat with each other.

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    Watch Beyoncé explain Beyoncé in an inspiring new videoWatch Beyoncé explain Beyoncé in an inspiring new video
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    “I have dreams,” Beyoncé says, “and I feel like I have the power to actually make those dreams become a reality.”

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    Maddie & Tae top the charts with feminist country musicMaddie & Tae top the charts with feminist country music
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    They aren’t the first women in country to do so, but they’re certainly leading a new, more direct feminist country charge.

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    How the CIA used music to “break” detaineesHow the CIA used music to “break” detainees
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    How, and why, the CIA used some of America’s most beloved, iconic songs as an instrument of torture.

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    5 of 2014’s best songs are also its most embarrassing5 of 2014’s best songs are also its most embarrassing
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    But they’re all great. Seriously.

    By Kelsey McKinney
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    This is a big week for Oscar hopefuls: the SAG Award nominationsThis is a big week for Oscar hopefuls: the SAG Award nominations
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    This is a big week for Oscar hopefuls like Reese Witherspoon and Benedict Cumberbatch.

    By Kelsey McKinney
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    Report that Grumpy Cat made $99.5 million in two years is “completely inaccurate”Report that Grumpy Cat made $99.5 million in two years is “completely inaccurate”
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    Money really can’t buy happiness.

    By Kelsey McKinney
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    Taylor Swift says the media is #thirsty — here’s what she meansTaylor Swift says the media is #thirsty — here’s what she means
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    Here’s what #thirsty means. .

    By Kelsey McKinney
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    No one was actually Eaten Alive on Discovery Channel last nightNo one was actually Eaten Alive on Discovery Channel last night
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    Paul Rosolie is just a simple man with a dream. A dream to feed himself to an anaconda.

    By Alex Abad-Santos and Kelsey McKinney

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