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Luke Bryan Reminds Us Why He's The Sweetest Husband In Country Music

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Country music star Luke Bryan makes the ladies swoon with his mega-watt smile, his killer backside (which spawned its own fan-made Twitter account) and his singing chops to boot. But Bryan isn't just a cute face with a nice set of pipes -- he's also a devoted husband and all-around family man.

In a December 2013 interview with Good Housekeeping, the singer shares the secrets to his seven-year marriage to wife Caroline.

"We have coffee in the morning, just Caroline and me," he said. "It's my favorite time of the day; anytime we can have 30 minutes to talk, it's just great."

The country crooner also added that he gives his wife nightly foot rubs before bed, which she calls "the best foot rubs on Earth."

And although Bryan is frequently on the road touring, he says he always tries to make the most of his time at home.

"When I'm home, I try to really be home," the "Drunk on You" singer said. "We love to let our boys climb in bed with us at night, and we all watch TV."

Bryan met his wife when they were both in college back in 1998.

"It was that stereotypical you-see-the-most-beautiful-thing-you’ve-ever-seen," he told Southern Living magazine of their first meeting. "I met her at the local college bar at Georgia Southern in Statesboro, where we were both students. I said to myself, 'No matter what, I am going to go up to that girl and ask her out. And one day I am going to marry her.'"

The pair ended up dating in college, then broke up for five-and-a-half years and eventually got back together. They tied the knot in December 2006 and have two sons, Bo and Tate.

For more of Bryan's marriage advice, head over to Good Housekeeping.

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8 Disney Stars Who Haven't Gone Off The Deep End

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Growing out of child stardom seems to be a near impossible task. With a test sample of Disney channel actors, it is easy to see how many have ended up with glitches on their paths to becoming the perfect role models.

Think about it. It is hard to search a Disney star's name online without finding reports of drug abuse, rehab, promiscuity, and nude photo scandals. However, an impressive few have made it into adulthood relatively unscathed, and as bold representations of the morals taught through Disney's programming.

Here are the eight former Disney stars who have managed to not go wild, and be a bit productive in the process.

Lacey Chabert Marries Mystery Man In Secret Wedding

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Congratulations are in order for Lacey Chabert, who tied the knot with a mystery man.

Just days after attending Kaley Cuoco's secret New Year's Eve wedding, the "Mean Girls" star made the announcement that she had pulled off one of her own with her boyfriend, whose name also remains a secret, according to People magazine.

The 31-year-old actress shared the good news with fans via Twitter on Jan. 3, and posted a photo from the covert affair with her sister, who acted as her maid of honor. The former "Party Of Five" star thanked fans for "all the sweet congratulations" and promised she'd post more photos from the wedding next week.




Barbara Lawrence Dead: 'Oklahoma!' Actress Dies At Age 83

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actress Barbara Lawrence, who played Gertie Cummings in the 1955 movie "Oklahoma!", has died. She was 83.

Her daughter-in-law, Christy Nelson, said Friday that the actress died of kidney failure on Nov. 13. Lawrence's career spanned the late 1940s through the early 1960s.

Her movies include "The Street with No Name," ''A Letter To Three Wives," and the 1957 sci-fi cult classic "Kronos."

Her TV work included episodes of "Perry Mason" and "Bonanza."

Lawrence later became an author, publicist and real estate agent in Beverly Hills.

She has a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.

First Look At 'Game Of Thrones' Character, The Mountain

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"Game of Thrones" fans, take a good hard look at The Mountain. The most pirated show of 2013 won't be back on the air until spring, but its newest cast member, Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, took to Instagram to reveal a character photo.

Björnsson will play Gregor "The Mountain" Clegor, The Hound's brutal brother. The Icelandic native is the third actor to be cast in the violent role, after two men were recast in Seasons 1 and 2.

But if George R. R. Martin's books give fans any indication of what's to come in Season 4 -- and let's hope they do -- The Mountain will take on a much larger role in Westeros.

Björnsson posted the below photo and wrote, "Game of thrones season 4 #dubrovnik #got #mountain #croatia #sword #big #lovethis." Let's see how long that jolly face lasts.



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Idris Elba Isn't Going To Play James Bond, Hates The Phrase 'Black Bond'

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Some of the Internet really wants Idris Elba to play James Bond. Sadly, the "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" actor says those people will just have to sit down.

"It's a rumor that's gotten out of control, basically -- but that's all it is," Elba said on ITV's "Lorraine." "There's no truth in it whatsoever."

Elba, who was recently feted with Golden Globe nominations for his performances in "Mandela" and the BBC series "Luther," has seen his name tossed around in close ties to the next James Bond movie for months. Some were convinced Elba was perfect for the role, even as he expressed surprise at the consideration.

"Really? James Bond? I didn't know that was still sort of in the mix," Elba told HuffPost Entertainment when asked in November. "I say it all the time, but if it was to ever happen and if I was ever to get offered that role, that would be the will of a nation. That would be like, 'Wow, human beings are really powerful. They really made that happen, because [producer Barbara Broccoli] certainly didn't." ... It would be the will of a nation because everyone has been saying that to me."

If he seemed a little wishy-washy on the topic when asked previously, he was definitive about it this time. During his appearance on "Lorraine," the actor also expressed chagrin at the use of the term "black Bond."

"We don't say 'white Bond,' we just say 'Bond.' So it suddenly becomes a black man and he's a 'black Bond.' So I hate that phrase."

The next Bond movie is slated to arrive Nov. 6, 2015, with Daniel Craig expected to reprise the role. "Skyfall" director Sam Mendes and writer John Logan will return for the forthcoming sequel, which will mark the 24th entry in the series.

Exclusive Sneak Peek: Elle Fanning Stars In 'HITRECORD ON TV' From Joseph Gordon-Levitt

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt's new variety show, "HITRECORD ON TV," doesn't premiere on Pivot until Jan. 18, but the show based around his collaborate production company is already proving to hold little bits of beauty.

In this exclusive clip above, Elle Fanning stars as a girl diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa. She's night blind with little peripheral vision, and has never really seen a sky full of stars. The black-and-white video blends animation with live-action shots to create a story about family and hope.

"HITRECORD ON TV" will air live performances and short films created by artists, musicians, animators and normal folks from all around the world. Tony Danza even makes an appearance.

Catch the premiere of "HITRECORD ON TV" on Jan. 18 at 10 p.m. EST on Pivot, or watch the entire first episode on YouTube on Monday, Jan. 6.

Just Take Our Money And Give Us This Star Wars Ice Cave Dog Bed (PHOTO)

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Remember in The Empire Strikes Back, when poor Luke Skywalker goes to the planet Hoth and gets dragged back to the ice cave by a Wampa?

Yes? No?

It doesn't matter, because this dog bed (inspired by that ice cave) exists and it's magical.

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It was created by the incredibly awesome Tom Spina Designs exclusively for the ridiculously photogenic dog, Chubbs the pug. Though he clearly to prefers to go by "Wampug" these days.

We say: Just take our money and give us the dog bed.

And the pug.

Please.



Also, check out this superfan's collection of "Star Wars" memorabilia.




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Justin Bieber Shares Photo Of Selena Gomez, Basically Proving They're Back Together

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Well, this basically proves it.

After they were spotted riding Segways together earlier this week, Justin Bieber posted a sweet photo of him and Selena Gomez on Instagram, writing, "Love the way you look at me." So they're back together, right?

In the selfie, the 21-year-old singer has her arms wrapped around the 19-year-old as he looks towards the camera.



The young couple experienced a high-profile breakup in November 2012 before reconciling briefly and then ending things again after New Year's of last year. Gomez recently canceled tour dates in Asia and Australia to spend some time on herself. Reports have recently claimed she is battling Lupus, but nothing has been confirmed, including her rekindled romance with Bieber.

Taylor Swift Rocks A Short Skirt As She Runs Errands In Hollywood

After Britney Spears And Meat Loaf, 19 Artists We'd Love To See During A Las Vegas Residency

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Britney Spears, Cher, Celine Dion, Faith Hill & Tim McGraw, Elton John, Prince, Bette Midler: So begins the roster of performers who've taken up residences in Las Vegas, and now we can add Meat Loaf to the list. The 66-year-old singer announced he will extend an 18-show run at the Planet Hollywood Hotel that began in September. On Feb. 13, Meat Loaf will begin an additional 24 performances that last until April 8. Rumor has it that Katy Perry may be in talks to follow in his and Spears' footsteps.

While Meat Loaf represents one faction of Vegas shows (long-established artists who no longer need to hit the road to maintain their legacy), Spears has concertgoers thinking younger. Will Vegas residencies of the future focus on artists who are simply opting out of jet-setting road travel even if they're still in their prime? A residency is a rare opportunity to craft a show that's distinctly the artist's -- no road crews or conditions dictated by individual venues. Everything is tailored to the performer, including the fans who flock to Vegas to see them, and it can often create a more intimate experience.

In keeping, we've thought up 19 acts, including Perry, who could easily sell out months' -- or years' -- worth of Vegas shows.


Who would you like to see take the stage in Vegas? Tell us your picks in the comments below.

Maria Menounos Sports A Bikini In Mexico, And Looks Really Good Doing It

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Maria Menounos is enjoying a little rest and relaxation in Mexico.

The "Extra" co-host rocked a black and white-striped bikini while basking in the sun in Cabo San Lucas on Jan. 3. The 35-year-old lounged poolside before taking a stroll on the sand.

Menounos is getting ready to release her new book, "The EveryGirl's Guide to Diet & Fitness," in April, which details her previous 40-pound weight loss. "Being healthy isn't just for some girls," she writes, "it's for every girl."

See her gorgeous bikini body below:

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Lisa Robin Kelly Died Of Multiple Drug Intoxication

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Lisa Robin Kelly died of multiple drug intoxication, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner.

As Gossip Cop reported, the “That ’70s Show” actress passed away in her sleep at a rehab facility last August.

A Makeup-Free Kim Kardashian Steps Out

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After spending the New Year skiing with family, Kim Kardashian was spotted running errands today without nary a stitch of makeup to be found on her face.

Blake Lively Attends Gucci Premiere Event In Dubai

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Blake Lively attended a photocall and meet-and-greet for Gucci Premiere contest winners at a mall in Dubai on Friday. Clad in a black sequined dress, Blake was all smiles as she spoke to the crowd on behalf of the brand's women's fragrance, which she's been the face of since 2012.

Lady Mary Trades 'Downton Abbey' For Crime-Fighting Cop Life

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Maybe Lady Mary isn't so hoity toity after all. Michelle Dockery, who stars as the mean girl in "Downton Abbey," traded in her early twentieth century gowns for a sleek pantsuit in Funny or Die's new spoof, "Tough Justice," narrated by Jon Hamm.

In some weird alternate universe, Lady Mary is now Connie Tough, the star of TNT's new cop drama. Oh, and her partner is Michael Chiklis. Break out your parasols and try not to cry about Matthew too much.

"Downton Abbey" Season 4 premieres on PBS on Sunday, Jan. 5 at 9 p.m. EST.

Justin Timberlake Had 2013's Best-Selling Album, But The Year's Sales Underwhelm

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At the midyear point, Justin Timberlake's "20/20 Experience" was 2013's best-selling album. Now that the year has concluded, Timberlake maintains that honor, having sold nearly 2.5 million copies. That's an impressive figure for Timberlake but a depressing one for the music industry as a whole, as Nielsen SoundScan hasn't seen a No. 1 album sell that few copies in its 22-year history. (For a comparison, Adele's "21" was the top seller in 2012 with 4.41 million copies sold and again in 2011 with 5.82 million.)

On top of that, only one album in the Top 10 comes from a female artist: Beyonce's "Beyonce", which is also the newest item on the list. Katy Perry's "Prism" is the second highest-selling release by a female artist, clocking in at No. 14 with 969,000 copies sold.

The top-selling vinyl albums were Daft Punk's "Random Access Memories" (49,000 copies) and Vampire Weekend's "Modern Vampires of the City" (34,000).

Here's the complete Top 10.

1. Justin Timberlake -- "The 20/20 Experience" (2.43 million)
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2. Eminem -- "The Marshall Mathers LP 2" (1.73 million)
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3. Luke Bryan -- "Crash My Party" (1.52 million)
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4. Imagine Dragons -- "Night Visions" (1.4 million)
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5. Bruno Mars -- "Unorthodox Jukebox" (1.4 million)
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6. Florida Georgia Line -- "Here's to the Good Times" (1.35 million)
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7. Drake -- "Nothing Was the Same" (1.34 million)
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8. Beyonce -- "Beyonce" (1.3 million)
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9. Blake Shelton -- "Based on a True Story..." (1.11 million)
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10. Jay Z -- "Magna Carta... Holy Grail" (1.1 million)
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'Inside Llewyn Davis' Cleans Up At National Society of Film Critics Awards

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The National Society of Film Critics gave "Inside Llewyn Davis" an awards boost it needed greatly if it wants to remain amid the top of the Oscar radar. After being shut out of the finalists for the Producers Guild Awards -- considered a prognosticator for the Best Picture race -- and the Writers Guild Awards, "Davis" earned top honors from the NSFC. It came out ahead in four of the awards' 10 categories and notched the runner-up slot in a fifth.

Movies shut out by the NSFC include "Saving Mr. Banks," "The Wolf of Wall Street," "Philomena," "Lee Daniels' The Butler" and "Rush." Of the past 10 years' nominations, two movies -- "The Hurt Locker" and "Million Dollar Baby" -- went on to win Best Picture, while another four received nods. Read on for this year's winners along with the number of votes they received.

Picture: “Inside Llewyn Davis” (23)
Runners-up: “American Hustle” (17); “12 Years a Slave” (16); “Her” (16)

Director: Joel and Ethan Coen, “Inside Llewyn Davis” (25)
Runners-up: Alfonso Cuaron, “Gravity” (18); Steve McQueen, “12 Years a Slave” (15)

Actor: Oscar Isaac, “Inside Llewyn Davis” (28)
Runners-up: Chiwetel Ejiofor, “12 Years a Slave” (19); Robert Redford, “All Is Lost” (12)

Actress: Cate Blanchett, “Blue Jasmine” (57)
Runners-up: Adele Exarchopoulos, “Blue Is the Warmest Color” (36); Julie Delpy, “Before Midnight” (26)

Supporting Actor: James Franco, “Spring Breakers” (24)
Runners-up: Jared Leto, “Dallas Buyers Club” (20); Barkhad Abdi, “Captain Phillips” (14)

Supporting Actress: Jennifer Lawrence, “American Hustle” (54)
Runners-up: Lupita Nyong’o, “12 Years a Slave” (38); Sally Hawkins, “Blue Jasmine” (18); Lea Seydoux, “Blue Is the Warmest Color” (18)

Screenplay: Richard Linklater, Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, “Before Midnight” (29)
Runners-up: Joel and Ethan Coen, “Inside Llewyn Davis” (26); Eric Warren Singer and David O. Russell, “American Hustle” (18)

Foreign Language Film: “Blue Is the Warmest Color” (27)
Runners-up: “A Touch of Sin” (21); “The Great Beauty” (15)

Nonfiction: “The Act of Killing” and “At Berkeley” (tie, 20)
Runner-up: “Leviathan” (18)

Cinematography: Bruno Delbonnel, “Inside Llewyn Davis” (28)
Runners-up: Emmanuel Lubezki, “Gravity” (26); Phedon Papamichael, “Nebraska” (17)

Paramore Singer Hayley Williams Reveals How She Keeps Centered In ORIGIN Magazine

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The following is an excerpt from ORIGIN Magazine.

Interviewer: Maranda Pleasant

MP: What makes you come alive?
Human connection. There are moments in our show that hit me hard when I catch eyes with someone who is singing along with us and I know that they get it. They feel what I feel. That connection may be brief, but it's everything. There are other moments too, like at home, with my sisters or with my boyfriend… they all happen unexpectedly. You can't plan to reach another person on a deep level, it just happens. So those are the moments that I think I really live for.

MP: What makes you feel vulnerable?
Being nice. Sometimes, being happy or being nice can leave me feeling a bit hung out to dry. Especially if everyone else who I'm around is way more guarded. Doesn't it seem like being nice is underrated right now though? Seems like a lot of my generation as a whole is more concerned with being the cool kid; sarcastic, smug or just all together impenetrable. So anyway, it's not always comfortable to be like, the dorky, happy girl at the party… but that's me.

MP: If you could say something to everyone on the planet, what would it be?
Hope.

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MP: How do you handle emotional pain?
Usually, I write songs. Lyrics, to be specific, help me a ton. When I can take all those feelings and just try really hard to make sense of them, it shifts my focus. Suddenly, I can see the pain spelled out right in front of me instead of wrestling with something that's invisible inside of me. And when none of that works, I cry.

MP: How do you keep your center in the middle of chaos? Do you have a daily routine?
On the road, our schedule doesn't leave much time for us to just relax or be alone. The best times for me, personally, are at the end of the night… when all of us are on the bus watching a movie, eating dinner or just talking. It settles me to know that at the end of every day I can just sit around with my friends and laugh or even vent. That's the most normal thing I can possibly think of in the midst of a lifestyle that is pretty abnormal. We keep each other centered.

MP: What's been one of you biggest lessons so far in your life?
The biggest lesson I've learned is, "It's okay." It's okay for me to be kind to myself. It's okay to be wrong. It's okay to get mad. It's okay to be flawed. It's okay to be happy. It's okay to move on.

origin ORIGIN is the conscious culture national print magazine bringing together art, yoga, music, humanitarianism, and sustainability to shift the planet for good. Twenty percent of our editorial is donated to nonprofits impacting the planet. You can find ORIGIN in Whole Foods, Barnes and Noble, Pharmacas, Central Markets and 15+ other National retailers.

Justin Bartha Marries Lia Smith In Intimate Hawaii Ceremony

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"Hangover" actor Justin Bartha, who is perhaps more famous for his starring role as Ashley Olsen's ex-boyfriend and his prominent placement in this really great picture of Larry David, tied the knot with Lia Smith in Hawaii this weekend.

Reese Witherspoon and her husband Jim Toth were in attendance for the ceremony, which included under 20 guests at Kualoa ranch on the island of O'ahu, with the reception held in a valley where "The Hunger Games" was filmed.

Bartha and Smith announced their engagement in May of 2013. The two were first linked together on a trip to Smith's native-Hawaii around New Year's of last year, during which time they did couple stuff like having "their arms around each other" and "kissing."

For posterity, here are the newlyweds in the most Larry David photo of all time.

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