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Kelsey McKinney

Kelsey McKinney

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    The ladies dominated new music releases this weekThe ladies dominated new music releases this week
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    From the vocal range of Ariana Grande to the heavy beats of Azealia Banks, the catchiest songs and the most impressive rhymes were all created by women.

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    Kanye said a lot of crazy things to GQKanye said a lot of crazy things to GQ
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    It also includes several quotes that are such gems they deserve to be displayed all on their own. Here are the 10 best, presented without context:

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    5 songs released this week you need to hear5 songs released this week you need to hear
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    After a slow post-Fourth of July week, the music industry rebounded with plenty of new singles and EPs.

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    Amazon debuted a Netflix for books todayAmazon debuted a Netflix for books today
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    On Friday, online retail giant Amazon.com launched an unlimited e-book subscription service.The subscription will allow readers to pay $9.99 per month for unlimited access to the Amazon e-reading library.

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    Anne Hathaway and Kristen Stewart play dudesAnne Hathaway and Kristen Stewart play dudes
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    All in all, it’s very strange.

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    Nadine Gordimer’s 5 best short storiesNadine Gordimer’s 5 best short stories
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    South African author Nadine Gordimer, one of the world’s most powerful anti-apartheid voices, died Sunday, July 13, in her Johannesburg home at the age of 90.

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    It’s totally fine that Britney Spears can’t sing.It’s totally fine that Britney Spears can’t sing.
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    Britney Spears became the latest victim of Auto-Tune truthers after an unedited version of her singing was leaked this week.

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    Emmy Awards
    All your Emmy questions answeredAll your Emmy questions answered
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    The 66th Emmy Awards are upon us. Here’s everything you need to know about how the best talents on television will be recognized this year:

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    Miss ‘Lost’? Try Halle Berry’s new show ‘Extant’Miss ‘Lost’? Try Halle Berry’s new show ‘Extant’
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    After a 13-month solo mission in space, astronaut Molly Woods (Halle Berry) struggles to readjust to life on earth. She comes home to her engineer husband, John (Goran Visnjic) , and their robot son, Ethan (Pierce Gagnon), with one little problem.

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    Read J.K. Rowling’s new story about Harry PotterRead J.K. Rowling’s new story about Harry Potter
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    Harry Potter fans woke up to a pleasant surprise this morning.

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