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Bram Stoker books: 9 things you didn't know about the 'Dracula' author
Bram Stoker is the godfather of the vampire craze, but the writer is often a mystery to modern readers. Here are 9 facts you probably don't know about the author.
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15 highest-paid authors of 2012
Here's the annual Forbes ranking of the 15 top-grossing authors in the book industry. Can you guess who's No. 1?
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Game of Thrones: 12 burning questions as Season Two ends
Here are the top 12 questions I'm left with after watching last night's season finale of Season Two of "Game of Thrones."
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'Game of Thrones': Catch up on season 1
Missed the first season, but want to dive in now? Here's what you need to know.
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'Game of Thrones': 6 characters in crisis in Season 2
These six characters will find trouble ahead when 'Game of Thrones' returns for Season 2 on April 1.
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Chapter & Verse
A book critic's literary tour of ManhattanNew York Times critic Dwight Garner stopped at book-centered destinations throughout the Big Apple. 'I was smitten all over again,' Garner wrote after his excursion.
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Chapter & Verse
Lena Dunham's legal representative asks that leaked book proposal be taken downLena Dunham's proposal for her advice book, 'Not That Kind of Girl,' leaked online and was posted in full on the website Gawker.
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Chapter & Verse
'Game Change' sequel will come next fall'Double Down: Game Change 2012' will follow the 2012 presidential election and the figures involved.
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Chapter & Verse
'Girls' creator Lena Dunham's book proposal leaks onlineLena Dunham's 66-page book proposal earned her $3.7 million in her deal with Random House.
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Long live the Stones: Band celebrates 50 rocking years
With their usual swagger and showmanship, the Rolling Stones played their first show in their US mini-tour Saturday night, which celebrates their 50 years together as a rock band.
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Disney opens its vault for Netflix
Disney classics will now appear on Netflix. Newer Disney films will get there – in 2016.
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'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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Anthony Hopkins plays the legendary director in 'Hitchcock': movie review
Anthony Hopkins does a reasonably good impression of the director, but it's a tough job to take on.
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'Game of Thrones': Season 3 premiere date and latest casting news'Game of Thrones': When is it coming back for a third season and who are the latest actors (and musicians) to sign on for appearances?
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Modern Parenthood
Rolling Stones at 50: A work ethic to raise kids by? (+video)The Rolling Stones hit the stage 50 years ago and this mom loves their work ethic. After all, what can a poor boy do, 'cept sing for a rock 'n' roll band? For 50 years, and counting, she says, that's what they been doing. And they haven't been poor for at least the last 48.
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Bram Stoker books: 9 things you didn't know about the 'Dracula' author
Bram Stoker is the godfather of the vampire craze, but the writer is often a mystery to modern readers. Here are 9 facts you probably don't know about the author.
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The Vote
Lena Dunham's sexy Obama ad: Youthfully alluring or bad taste?The star of 'Girls' has cut a YouTube video for the president discussing her 'first time.' It made the Vote kind of uncomfortable, but then, we're not the demographic Obama is trying to reach.
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James Bond: What actor is said to be in the running to succeed Daniel Craig?As speculation grows about who would next take on the role of James Bond, one actor may have met with a 'Bond' producer.
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Russell Means: Native American activist and Hollywood actor
Russell Means was one of the leaders of the Native American armed occupation of the South Dakota town of Wounded Knee, a 71-day siege in 1973. Russell Means also starred in "The Last of the Mohicans" and was guest star in the HBO series "Curb Your Enthusiasm."
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Tracy Morgan prank falls flat, but other comedians kept the Emmys entertainingThe Tracy Morgan prank by host Jimmy Kimmel was disappointing, but audience members like Stephen Colbert and Amy Poehler kept the show rolling.
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'Homeland' and 'Modern Family' big winners at Emmy Awards
'Homeland' also won top acting awards for Claire Danes and Briton Damian Lewis as Showtime's first-ever best drama honoree prevented 'Mad Men' from winning its fifth straight best drama Emmy.
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Hulu offers hit international TV
While acclaimed British dramas such as 'Downton Abbey' and 'Sherlock' air on PBS here in the states, another BBC gem, 'Line of Duty,' is currently a Hulu exclusive.
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Culture Cafe
'Boardwalk Empire' season 3 premiere explores old and new character motivations'Boardwalk Empire' returns for season 3 and moves beyond being only a impressively costumed drama.
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Fall TV schedule: Your guide to every premiere dateThe fall TV schedule has begun – when is your favorite show premiering?
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'The Newsroom': Looking back on season one'The Newsroom' pushed viewers' buttons throughout its first season, and a second is on the way.
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Saving Money
Top 10 pet-friendly hotelsMore and more vacationers are bringing along pets during their getaways. These 10 pet-friendly hotels will make Fido feel right at home.
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The Rise of Rome
Classicist Anthony Everitt recounts the story of Rome's ascent to greatness as a republic and empire.
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15 highest-paid authors of 2012
Here's the annual Forbes ranking of the 15 top-grossing authors in the book industry. Can you guess who's No. 1?
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Google Fiber: What is it and should you get it?
Google Fiber - a super fast optical fiber Internet service for $70 a month – includes a free Nexus tablet. Google Fiber is only available in Kansas City, so far.
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Culture Cafe
'Game of Thrones': HBO reveals new season 3 characters'Game of Thrones' fan favorites will be joining the show for the new season.
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