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Oscars 2013: Will one of these movies win Best Picture?
Nominations for Best Picture won't be announced until Jan. 10, but these films stand the best chance of earning nods in the category.
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The top 25 celebrity baby names of all time
Many celebrities are creative people, but seldom does their creativity get more free rein than when they’re naming their own offspring. From Beyonce and Jay-Z's firstborn Blue Ivy to Frank Zappa's daughter's avante-garde moniker Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen, there are plenty of unusual names.
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'Zero Dark Thirty': Top 3 controversies from the Osama bin Laden film
"Zero Dark Thirty," which tells the story of the hunt and capture of Osama bin Laden, is already garnering critical accolades – and plenty of criticism, too. Here are the top three controversies currently surrounding the film.
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Golden Globe Awards: The 2012 nominees
Who are the nominees for the prestigious Golden Globes? Check out our list.
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Frank Sinatra: 10 quotes on his birthday
Frank Sinatra was born on Dec. 12, 1915. His lengthy music and film career spanned decades, from 1935 when he got his first break to 1995 when he sang in front of a live audience for the last time.
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Oscars 2013: Will one of these movies win Best Picture?
Nominations for Best Picture won't be announced until Jan. 10, but these films stand the best chance of earning nods in the category.
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Les Miserables reviews: What makes the movie different from the stage show?
Les Miserables reviews: British director Tom Hooper says the movie provides emotion via close ups. Les Miserables made its English language debut 27 years ago.
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Decoder Wire
Might Ben Affleck try leap from Hollywood to US Senate? So far, he's cagey.The actor and director says he's 'happy being involved from outside in government.' But Ben Affleck didn't exactly put the kibosh on talk about a possible run for John Kerry's Senate seat.
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Decoder Wire
Michelle Obama: What's she doing to get ready for Christmas? (+video)Calling herself the 'hostess-in-chief,' first lady Michelle Obama puts a positive spin on preparations for the annual Christmas deluge of visitors to a decked out White House.
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The top 25 celebrity baby names of all time
Many celebrities are creative people, but seldom does their creativity get more free rein than when they’re naming their own offspring. From Beyonce and Jay-Z's firstborn Blue Ivy to Frank Zappa's daughter's avante-garde moniker Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen, there are plenty of unusual names.
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'Zero Dark Thirty': Top 3 controversies from the Osama bin Laden film
"Zero Dark Thirty," which tells the story of the hunt and capture of Osama bin Laden, is already garnering critical accolades – and plenty of criticism, too. Here are the top three controversies currently surrounding the film.
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'Zero Dark Thirty,' 'Amour' capture New York Critics' awards
Kathryn Bigelow's drama was named the best film of 2012, while 'Amour' was cited as the best foreign language film.
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'Zero Dark Thirty' stirs controversy over torture scenes
'Zero Dark Thirty,' directed by Oscar winner Kathryn Bigelow, follows the hunt for Osama bin Laden.
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Culture Cafe
'Les Miserables,' 'The Hobbit,' and 7 of the most exciting movies of December'Les Miserables' and 'The Hobbit' make the cut for some of the most anticipated films of this month.
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Golden Globe Awards: The 2012 nominees
Who are the nominees for the prestigious Golden Globes? Check out our list.
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SAG award nominations: 'Argo' and 'Lincoln' top the list (+video)
Among the top nominees for the Screen Actors Guild film awards on Wednesday, were the actors of Iran hostage drama 'Argo' and drama 'Lincoln.'
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Frank Sinatra: 10 quotes on his birthday
Frank Sinatra was born on Dec. 12, 1915. His lengthy music and film career spanned decades, from 1935 when he got his first break to 1995 when he sang in front of a live audience for the last time.
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Culture Cafe
'Alice in Wonderland 2'? Tim Burton's take on 'Alice' could get a sequelWill Johnny Depp return to Wonderland? There may be a sequel to Burton's 'Alice in Wonderland.'
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Culture Cafe
'Anchorman' love interest: Which comedy actress may appear in the sequel as Steve Carell's girlfriend?'Anchorman' love interest for Steve Carell's character Brick? Details have been dropping that the sequel may include a comedy actress appearing as Carell's girlfriend.
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Diane Keaton is honored at a Women in Entertainment breakfast
Diane Keaton, who starred in 'Annie Hall' and 'The Godfather,' among other films, received the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at the breakfast. Keaton paid tribute to her parents during her speech.
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Culture Cafe
Damon joining Clooney in 'The Monuments Men'?Damon joining Clooney? Matt Damon is in talks to join Clooney in Clooney's project 'The Monuments Men,' which follows a group of art historians and museum curators who try to recover art stolen by the Third Reich during World War II.
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Culture Cafe
'The Hobbit': What are early reviews saying?'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,' which will be released Dec. 14, has received some early reviews. What do critics have to say?
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Culture Cafe
'The Amazing Spider-Man 2': What actor just got cast as Harry Osborn?'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' has found its Harry Osborn, the former best friend of Spiderman portrayed by James Franco in the Sam Raimi movie series.
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Carrie Underwood will play Maria von Trapp in NBC's 'The Sound of Music'
Carrie Underwood will take on the part famously portrayed by Julie Andrews in the 1965 film.
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Culture Cafe
Cate Blanchett's possible role: a Disney villainessCate Blanchett's new role may be an iconic villain in a new Disney film. Blanchett stars in the upcoming film 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.'
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Culture Cafe
'Zero Dark Thirty': What's the story behind the film about bin Laden? (+video)The plot of 'Zero Dark Thirty,' the movie by 'Hurt Locker' director Kathryn Bigelow, has been shrouded in secrecy. Check out the trailer to learn more.
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Culture Cafe
Anne Hathaway earns early praise for 'Les Miserables'Anne Hathaway is being called a sure thing for an Oscar nomination by critics who have seen the movie 'Les Miserables.' Anne Hathaway stars as struggling single mother Fantine.
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Top Picks: 'Friends' on Blu-ray, Led Zeppelin live DVD, and more
Relive all of 'Friends' with the new Blu-ray set, learn about Thomas Jefferson in Jon Meacham's new biography 'Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power,' and more top picks.
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Culture Cafe
'Les Miserables' international trailer shows almost every cast member singingThe 'Les Miserables' new international trailer features vocals by stars Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Eddie Redmayne, Amanda Seyfried, and Samantha Barks.
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Chapter & Verse
'Wild': The movie adaptation moves forwardActress Reese Witherspoon is set to star as author Cheryl Strayed, and Strayed says writer Nick Hornby is on board to write the adaptation.
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