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Leftovers fans already know the name Carrie Coon. Pretty soon everyone else will too.Leftovers fans already know the name Carrie Coon. Pretty soon everyone else will too.
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How choosing curiosity over fear kick-started the rise of one of TV’s most talented actresses.

By Emily St. James
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Anne Hathaway’s love-hate-redemption publicity cycle is a familiar (and sexist) oneAnne Hathaway’s love-hate-redemption publicity cycle is a familiar (and sexist) one
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A timeline of hatred and redemption for celebrity women, featuring Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Lawrence, and Taylor Swift.

By Constance Grady
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Don Rickles, the personification of insult comedy, dies at 90Don Rickles, the personification of insult comedy, dies at 90
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Over the course of a wide-ranging career, Rickles became a master at teaching the audience to mock itself.

By Aja Romano
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Watch Shaquille O’Neal overcommit to Jimmy Fallon’s Lip Sync Battle like a proWatch Shaquille O’Neal overcommit to Jimmy Fallon’s Lip Sync Battle like a pro
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The towering former NBA star even gently cradled Fallon in his arms.

By Constance Grady
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Why Keeping up with the Kardashians doesn’t know how to handle Kim’s robberyWhy Keeping up with the Kardashians doesn’t know how to handle Kim’s robbery
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Kim Kardashian’s brand is a careful balancing act of intimate vulnerability and glossy, aspirational luxury.

By Constance Grady
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Casey Affleck and Mel Gibson, white men accused of hurting women, did well at the OscarsCasey Affleck and Mel Gibson, white men accused of hurting women, did well at the Oscars
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The 2017 Oscars prove it’s time to end the myth that harassment accusations ruin careers.

By Constance Grady
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Oscars 2017: Janelle Monae’s intergalactic splendor and more fashion worth talking aboutOscars 2017: Janelle Monae’s intergalactic splendor and more fashion worth talking about
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Featuring Emma Stone’s nostalgic fringe, Ruth Negga’s Victorian nightgown, and more.

By Constance Grady
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Oscars 2017: why Emma Stone needs to rewrite her origin storyOscars 2017: why Emma Stone needs to rewrite her origin story
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Have you heard Emma Stone’s PowerPoint story yet?

By Constance Grady
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Grammys 2017 fashion: CeeLo’s gold robot suit and Rihanna’s diva gownGrammys 2017 fashion: CeeLo’s gold robot suit and Rihanna’s diva gown
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Everything is either balls-to-the-wall camp or sedate black gowns, with very little in between.

By Constance Grady
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Grammys 2017: all of the iconographic references in Beyoncé’s performanceGrammys 2017: all of the iconographic references in Beyoncé’s performance
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From the Last Supper to Oshun.

By Constance Grady
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Grammys 2017: the complete list of winnersGrammys 2017: the complete list of winners
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In a major upset, Adele beat Beyoncé to win Album of the Year.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Beyoncé dominates the 2017 Grammy nominations with 9 nods for LemonadeBeyoncé dominates the 2017 Grammy nominations with 9 nods for Lemonade
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Other top nominees include Kanye West, Drake, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, and Adele.

By Emily St. James
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Amal Clooney and Beyoncé’s twin pregnancy announcements reveal 2 distinct types of celebrityAmal Clooney and Beyoncé’s twin pregnancy announcements reveal 2 distinct types of celebrity
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These women are working from two very different playbooks.

By Constance Grady
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Emma Stone has been telling the same PowerPoint story since before she was famousEmma Stone has been telling the same PowerPoint story since before she was famous
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It’s a cute story, but girl, it’s been eight years.

By Constance Grady
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How Beyoncé infused her social media pregnancy announcement with high artHow Beyoncé infused her social media pregnancy announcement with high art
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The photos channel Venus, the Virgin Mary, and Mami Wata.

By Constance Grady
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Beyoncé announces she’s pregnant with twins in perfectly Beyoncé fashionBeyoncé announces she’s pregnant with twins in perfectly Beyoncé fashion
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Beyoncé’s pregnancy announcement is spectacular, and full of subtext.

By Caroline Framke
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Nearly every winner at the SAG Awards had something to say about politicsNearly every winner at the SAG Awards had something to say about politics
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The actors of the SAG Awards had a message for Donald Trump.

By Alissa Wilkinson and Constance Grady
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Michelle Obama: Mary Tyler Moore showed women that “building your career is a viable option”Michelle Obama: Mary Tyler Moore showed women that “building your career is a viable option”
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The former first lady says The Mary Tyler Moore Show was a formative influence.

By Constance Grady
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Watch Mary Tyler Moore play against type in this forgotten 1995 dramaWatch Mary Tyler Moore play against type in this forgotten 1995 drama
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It also stars Madeline Kahn and Fabio.

By Constance Grady
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Let’s call Gwyneth Paltrow’s jade eggs for vaginas what they are: GoopshitLet’s call Gwyneth Paltrow’s jade eggs for vaginas what they are: Goopshit
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Goop’s vagina rocks, explained.

By Julia Belluz
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What celebrities? Scenes from the brilliant, messy, chaotic Women’s March.What celebrities? Scenes from the brilliant, messy, chaotic Women’s March.
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The women on the Mall were there to be seen as much as to listen.

By Sarah Wildman
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How performing at Trump’s inauguration — or not — became a political statementHow performing at Trump’s inauguration — or not — became a political statement
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Trump spent his campaign politicizing celebrity. In his inauguration festivities, that backfired.

By Constance Grady
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Kanye West is apparently not a good fit for Donald Trump’s “traditionally American” inaugurationKanye West is apparently not a good fit for Donald Trump’s “traditionally American” inauguration
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The chair of the inauguration committee said West wasn’t asked to perform because the inauguration “is not the venue.”

By Constance Grady
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Who is performing at Donald Trump’s inauguration?Who is performing at Donald Trump’s inauguration?
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A complete list of who said no and who said yes to participating in inauguration celebrations.

By Constance Grady
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Watch: Sorry, James Corden, but Neil Patrick Harris won this Broadway-Off on song choice aloneWatch: Sorry, James Corden, but Neil Patrick Harris won this Broadway-Off on song choice alone
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Neil Patrick Harris sings Sondheim and James Corden sings Les Miz.

By Constance Grady
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Golden Globes 2017: 4 fashion moments worth talking aboutGolden Globes 2017: 4 fashion moments worth talking about
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From Evan Rachel Wood’s tux to Janelle Monáe’s pearls.

By Constance Grady
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Meryl Streep slams Donald Trump at the Golden Globes: “Disrespect invites disrespect”Meryl Streep slams Donald Trump at the Golden Globes: “Disrespect invites disrespect”
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The actress called for the press to hold Trump accountable for his actions.

By Constance Grady
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To understand Megyn Kelly’s success, think of her like a pop starTo understand Megyn Kelly’s success, think of her like a pop star
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Stop thinking of Kelly like Bill O’Reilly. She’s more like Taylor Swift.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Watch: gay guys totally destroy John Oliver by telling him they don’t know who he isWatch: gay guys totally destroy John Oliver by telling him they don’t know who he is
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Despite Oliver’s popularity, there are still a lot of people who don’t know who he is.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Watch: Carrie Fisher’s heartfelt lifetime achievement tribute to her mother, Debbie ReynoldsWatch: Carrie Fisher’s heartfelt lifetime achievement tribute to her mother, Debbie Reynolds
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The two didn’t have a perfect relationship. That’s what made it special.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Debbie Reynolds, Singin’ in the Rain star and mother to Carrie Fisher, has died at 84Debbie Reynolds, Singin’ in the Rain star and mother to Carrie Fisher, has died at 84
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A Hollywood legend, Reynolds was a reliable entertainer for well over 60 years.

By Caroline Framke
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The best and brightest performances of 2016The best and brightest performances of 2016
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The actors, musicians, and athletes who made this an entertainment year to remember.

By Genevieve Koski, Emily St. James and 4 more
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Watch: Carrie Fisher’s 2005 speech honoring George Lucas was vicious and perfectWatch: Carrie Fisher’s 2005 speech honoring George Lucas was vicious and perfect
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The late actress thanked the Star Wars director for ruining her life in characteristically barbed fashion.

By Genevieve Koski
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The obituary Carrie Fisher would’ve written for herselfThe obituary Carrie Fisher would’ve written for herself
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“Carrie Fisher found in the moonlight, strangled to death by her own bra…”

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Watch: Mariah Carey sings “All I Want for Christmas Is You” on Carpool KaraokeWatch: Mariah Carey sings “All I Want for Christmas Is You” on Carpool Karaoke
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She’s joined by half of James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke guests. (Yes, Adele is there.)

By Constance Grady
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Watch: Donald Trump was obsessed with winning “Emmy Idol” in 2005Watch: Donald Trump was obsessed with winning “Emmy Idol” in 2005
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Megan Mullally is still mad she helped Trump win 11 years ago.

By Constance Grady
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Watch: Bruno Mars sings “Uptown Funk” on Carpool KaraokeWatch: Bruno Mars sings “Uptown Funk” on Carpool Karaoke
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What the hell happened to that plan to not overdo Carpool Karaoke, James Corden?

By Constance Grady
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Jennifer Lawrence’s itchy butt story offended a lot of people in 2016 — but not in 2013Jennifer Lawrence’s itchy butt story offended a lot of people in 2016 — but not in 2013
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She vaguely apologized for it on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

By Constance Grady