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Fox's 'Star' To Rise After 'Empire' Fall Finale

Fox's 'Star' To Rise After 'Empire' Fall Finale

promaxbda.org — by Devon Thomas | 11.02.2016 Fox plans to debut its new music drama, Star, directly following the fall finale of its big hit, Empire on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 9 p.m.

President Obama Makes First-Ever Appearance on HBO's 'Real Time With Bill Maher'

President Obama Makes First-Ever Appearance on HBO's 'Real Time With Bill Maher'

promaxbda.org — by Devon Thomas With only four days left until the Presidential election, President Barack Obama will make his first-ever appearance on this week's Real Time with Bill Maher on HBO.

Netflix Reveals Season-Two 'Fuller House' Official Trailer

Netflix Reveals Season-Two 'Fuller House' Official Trailer

promaxbda.org — by Devon Thomas Netflix unveiled the official trailer for season two of their original series Fuller House, and is currently trending on YouTube.

ABC Asking More Than $2.1 Million per 30-Second Oscars Spot

ABC Asking More Than $2.1 Million per 30-Second Oscars Spot

promaxbda.org — by Devon Thomas | 10.31.2016 ABC is pushing advertisers to pay more than $2.1 million per 30-second spot in the 2017 Academy Awards, sources tell Variety , even though last February's broadcast was the lowest-rated in eight years and a producer and host for this year's show have yet to be named.

'Stan Lee's Lucky Man' Releases Season-Two Trailer

'Stan Lee's Lucky Man' Releases Season-Two Trailer

promaxbda.org — by Devon Thomas | 10.31.2016 A season-two trailer of the acclaimed international hit Stan Lee's Lucky Man has just been unleashed, according to . The event took place at Stan Lee's Los Angeles Comic Con October 29 with Lee and executive producer Richard Fell of Carnival Films (also the makers of Downton Abbey and The Last Kingdom) both in attendance.

'Narcos' Cast Describes Power of Filming Pablo Escobar's Death in Real-Life Location

'Narcos' Cast Describes Power of Filming Pablo Escobar's Death in Real-Life Location

promaxbda.org — by Devon Thomas | 10.28.2016 Netflix's season two featurette for Narcos recounts drug kingpin Pablo Escobar's explosive death scene filmed steps away from the real-life location where the drug lord was actually killed.

Gold derby: Industry news, MTV VMAs draws its highest ratings since 2002

Gold derby: Industry news, MTV VMAs draws its highest ratings since 2002

Los Angeles Times — MTV VMAs draws its highest ratings since 2002.

A Photo Of Potato Sells For A Million Dollars

A Photo Of Potato Sells For A Million Dollars

mandatory.com — This sure is one expensive spud.

The Biggest Pop Song Ripoffs of the 2010s, So Far

The Biggest Pop Song Ripoffs of the 2010s, So Far

mandatory.com — Catchy pop songs come and go. But what happens when a recent hit song sounds eerily similar to an earlier predecessor?

The Biggest Pop Song Ripoffs of the 2010s, So Far

The Biggest Pop Song Ripoffs of the 2010s, So Far

mandatory.com — Catchy pop songs come and go. But what happens when a tune you like is played incessantly and sounds eerily similar to another tune from an earlier era? That's the case with the selections below. Some were even so blatantly similar that they ended up in court. "Hotline Bling" by Drake sounds similar to "Why Can't We Live Together" by Timmy Thomas "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke sounds similar to "Got To Give It Up" by Marvin Gaye "Stay With Me" by Sam Smith sounds similar to "I Won't Back Down" by Tom Petty "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson, featuring Bruno Mars, sounds similar to both "Jungle Love" by Morris Day and The Time and "Oops Upside Your Head" by The Gap Band "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga sounds similar to "Express Yourself" by Madonna "Some Nights" by fun.

The 10 Most Ridiculous Novelty Products of 2015

The 10 Most Ridiculous Novelty Products of 2015

mandatory.com — Roundup of the strangest products and oddest gifts of the year.

8 Holiday Animated Specials You Should Watch Besides 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'

8 Holiday Animated Specials You Should Watch Besides 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'

mandatory.com — The iconic Peanuts special turns 50 this year, but there's plenty of other holiday cartoon offerings, too.

How To Open a Master Lock With a Plastic Zip Tie

How To Open a Master Lock With a Plastic Zip Tie

mandatory.com — Viral YouTube clip exposes vulnerability of personal locks.

Weird News: Teenage Boy Dressed as Clown Creates Panic In Wisconsin Town

Weird News: Teenage Boy Dressed as Clown Creates Panic In Wisconsin Town

mandatory.com — What would you do if you saw a strange clown staring at you on a dark street in your neighborhood?

Victoria's Secret Model Wants People To Stop Telling Her She's Too Skinny

Victoria's Secret Model Wants People To Stop Telling Her She's Too Skinny

mandatory.com — Bridget Malcolm is fed up with strangers "skinny shaming" and decided to take a stand through her Instagram.

Coffee Drinkers Live Longer, Says Recent Study

Coffee Drinkers Live Longer, Says Recent Study

mandatory.com — You can now feel a bit more alive after that next sip.

Liev Schreiber On "Green" Parenting: "Kai Wears Sasha's Clothes"

Liev Schreiber On "Green" Parenting: "Kai Wears Sasha's Clothes"

CBS News — The "Salt" actor knows a thing or two about being "green" with a growing family, he joined a debate at the Bowery Hotel in New York, which tackled issues such as global warming and eco-sensibility.

Lady Gaga "Alejandro" Music Video Has Singer's Guns Blazing

Lady Gaga "Alejandro" Music Video Has Singer's Guns Blazing

CBS News — One-woman army Lady Gaga unleashes a nearly 9-minute film for her latest single "Alejandro."

tUnE-YaRdS "Fiya" / Interview (Live @ Viva Radio)

tUnE-YaRdS "Fiya" / Interview (Live @ Viva Radio)

youtube.com — Me + You Pt. 69: Merrill Garbus (aka tUnE-YaRdS) enchants the Viva Radio studios with a performance of "Fiya" from her 4AD debut album, BiRd-BrAiNs. Merrill also chats with Ted about her time studying Swahili in Kenya and its colorful influence on her music and song titles. Hosted by Ted Shumaker Mixed by Robb Ware Shot & Edited by Devon Thomas

Top Model Judge Twiggy: People.com Interview

Top Model Judge Twiggy: People.com Interview

People Magazine — Modeling legend Twiggy is back in fashion, replacing Janice Dickinson as a judge on UPN's reality hit America's Next Top Model.

Julia Roberts to Make Broadway Debut

Julia Roberts to Make Broadway Debut

People Magazine — Julia Roberts is preparing to make her return to acting by doing something she's never done before: starring on Broadway.

Oprah Named Civil Rights Champion

Oprah Named Civil Rights Champion

People Magazine — Oprah Winfrey will be the latest luminary to receive the National Civil Rights Museum's prestigious Freedom Award.

NEWSMAKERS Q&A: RuPaul Interview

NEWSMAKERS Q&A: RuPaul Interview

Newsweek — Drag supermodel, dance-pop star and cult favorite RuPaul has just released her first new album in seven years. She spoke to NEWSWEEK's Devon Thomas.

NEWSMAKERS Q&A: Neil Patrick Harris interview

NEWSMAKERS Q&A: Neil Patrick Harris interview

Newsweek — Neil Patrick Harris turns in a scene-stealing cameo as himself in the outrageous stoner comedy "Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle." He spoke with NEWSWEEK's Devon Thomas.