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Johnny Cash's Love Letter To June Carter Cash Is One For The Ages

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Johnny Cash was one hell of a songwriter -- that's widely known. But the Man in Black was no slouch when it came to writing love letters either.

A 1994 note he penned for his wife and musical partner June Carter Cash on her 65th birthday was recently named the greatest love letter of all time in a poll conducted by the British life insurance company Beagle Street. You can read his heartfelt words below:

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Read the full text here:

Happy Birthday Princess,

We get old and get used to each other. We think alike. We read each others [sic] minds. We know what the other wants without asking. Sometimes we irritate each other a little bit. Maybe sometimes take each other for granted.

But once in awhile, like today, I meditate on it and realize how lucky I am to share my life with the greatest woman I ever met. You still fascinate and inspire me. You influence me for the better. You’re the object of my desire, the #1 Earthly reason for my existence. I love you very much.
Happy Birthday Princess.
- John


The note was featured in the 2011 book House Of Cash, written by the couple's son John Carter Cash.

The book also includes a copy of a simple heart valentine that Johnny gave to June in 1987.

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It reads:

June,

Valentines [sic] is fine.
But you being mine
is more fine.

Thine,
John


The beloved country couple, who tied the knot in 1968, had a tumultuous marriage at times, as documented in the 2005 movie "Walk the Line." They were married until the time of June's death in May 2003 after complications from heart surgery. Johnny died just four months later due to complications from diabetes.

Photos Courtesy of Insight Editions, LP. House of Cash: The Legacies of My Father, Johnny Cash. © 2011 Cash Productions, LLC. All Rights Reserved

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Drake Drops 'If You're Reading This It's Too Late'

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Only hours after releasing a 15-minute short film, Drake dropped his anticipated new mixtape, "If You're Reading This It's Too Late," on Thursday night. It features appearances from Lil Wayne, Travi$ Scott, and PARTYNEXTDOOR, and is available to purchase on iTunes right now.

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Most of the tracks are up on OVO's Soundcloud account too:





Here's the tracklist:

1. "Legend"
2. "Energy"
3. "10 Bands"
4. "Know Yourself"
5. "No Tellin'"
6. "Madonna"
7. "6 God"
8. "Star67"
9. "Preach" ft PARTYNEXTDOOR
10. "Wednesday Night Interlude" ft. PARTYNEXTDOOR
11. "Used To" ft. Lil Wayne
12. "6 Man"
13. "Now & Forever"
14. "Company" ft. Travi$ Scott
15. "You & The 6"
16. "Jungle"
17. "6PM in New York"

Ashton Kutcher Brags About Having Sex With Mila Kunis

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Ashton Kutcher gets to do a lot of cool stuff, you know, since he's a very famous celebrity. But the coolest thing he gets to do is have sex with Mila Kunis -- and this is something he wants people to know, according to Us Weekly.

"Last week, I was walking with Mila Kunis, who's my fiancee. I get to have sex with her. It's amazing," the 37-year-old told the crowd at Lenovo's Tech My Way conference in Sydney, Australia, on Friday.

Later, Kutcher plugged Kunis' new movie, "Jupiter Ascending," telling the audience, "She plays the Queen of Humanity. I have sex with the Queen of Humanity!"

If you're confused as to what any of this has to do with tech, so are we. Also, Kutcher and Kunis welcomed a daughter last year, so we're pretty sure they had sex at least once (although there are other ways to bring a child into this world), but we're glad we now know for sure.

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Madonna, Who Wrote The Book On Sex, Thinks 'Fifty Shades Of Grey' Is 'Not Very Sexy'

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Sorry, film critics of the world: Madonna just offered the only "Fifty Shades of Grey" review we need. While the Internet continues to debate the virtue of the movie's rather tame BDSM sex scenes, let the queen of provocation assess the source material's merits.

"Yes, I have," the singer said when Billboard asked in a new Q&A whether she'd read E.L. James' novel. "It’s pulp fiction. It’s not very sexy, maybe for someone who has never had sex before. I kept waiting for something exciting and crazy to happen in that red room thing, and I was like, 'Hmm, a lot of spanking.' I also thought, 'This is so unrealistic because no guy goes down on a girl that much.' I’m sorry, but no one eats pussy as much as the guy in that book."

The "guy," of course, is Christian Grey (played in the movie by Jamie Dornan), the S&M-loving billionaire who lures college student Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) into a fetishistic relationship, of sorts. We know the self-described "hopeless romantic" in Madonna is the right person to critique Sam Taylor-Johnson's adaptation -- this is the woman who literally wrote the book on sex, after all.

"Absolutely not. Nope," Madonna said when asked whether her views on intimacy have evolved over the years. "Sex is a wonderful, necessary part of life."

Head to Billboard.com to read Madonna's full interview.

Listen to The Huffington Post's Love and Sex podcast on "Fifty Shades of Grey" below.


Ryan Murphy's 'Scream Queens' Teaser Will, Fittingly, Make You Scream

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If you were confused about what Ryan Murphy's upcoming comedy-horror show "Scream Queens" might look like, the new teaser may clear a few things up. It appears we're in for a series that at first seems like it has the tone of Meghan Trainor's "All About That Bass" video, but then, like, scary horror stuff happens.



“We are having a blast writing 'Scream Queens,'" Murphy said in a statement announcing the anthology series last October. “We hope to create a whole new genre -- comedy-horror -- and the idea is for every season to revolve around two female leads.” Stars already cast in the project include Emma Roberts, Jamie Lee Curtis and Lea Michele.

"Scream Queens" will debut this fall on Fox.

Joel McHale Reveals The One Way The Original 'Community' Cast Could Get Back Together

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"Community" star Joel McHale is a busy guy. Besides filming the new season of the show on Yahoo and working on "The Soup," he also stars in a new video for Fitbit's FitForFood program. Recently, McHale talked with HuffPost Entertainment about FitForFood, the new season of "Community" and he also revealed "the one way" the original cast could get back together (other than Photoshop).

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What's the best thing about "Community" being on Yahoo?
There are so many different things that are great about it. It’s hard to say. I mean, one, the attitude is completely different. It used to kind of be we waited until the very last minute to be picked up. And it was like, "You're lucky to be on the air." As opposed to Yahoo, where it's like going to live with new foster parents who are cool. It's a real breath of fresh air.

Will we ever see the original study group back together?
Not unless they're photoshopped. Because you know Yvette Nicole Brown is gone now. She's on "The Odd Couple," and, of course, Chevy Chase moved on a couple years ago. And so did Donald Glover. So I don’t know how that would happen.

We have six seasons. What about #SevenSeasonsAndAMovie?
Boy, I mean I would love to do a movie. I would love to fulfill #SixSeasonsAndAMovie. I know Dan Harmon, when they talked about the movie, he would like to do it on a scale of like “Pirates of the Caribbean.” So we’re gonna need a couple hundred million dollars. If you could help pitch in for that, that would be great.

I can maybe make a Kickstarter.
Yeah, I mean that would be the one way you get the cast back together, I think, is if it became a movie. But, again, that’s all pie in the sky, and I don’t know what’s going to happen after the sixth season because all of our contracts are up. But I’ve always said, I love being on the show. I love it. I love doing it. I love the cast, so that's where I am.


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"The Soup" fooled everyone into thinking E! messed up a lot of names at the Golden Globes. How did you pull that off?
Everybody fell for it. It was crazy, and we weren’t even trying to trick people. It was just a joke. It wasn't at any point like we thought, "Let's get 'em!" And some of them were so ridiculous that I was like, "Did you really think that us calling Jake Gyllenhaal and his sister female Gyllenhaal was something that E! would actually put out? Or Ethan Hawke being the lead singer of Sugar Ray, and then really think that that was a thing?" When that stuff happens for us, it's great.

You had a part in "Spider-Man 2." Were you happy you weren't in "Spider-Man 3"?
"Spider-Man 3"? That was the one with Topher Grace? Yeah, I like that one. Did you like that one?

I liked when Tobey Maguire was dancing down the street, but I don't think critics did.
[Laughs] I mean, I liked it. I thought secretly, "Oh yeah, Sam Raimi is definitely going to make my character a pretty significant presence in the next ... six movies." I thought my secret power was going to be revealed, too bad.


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In the Fitbit video, we see you doing a lot of pretty unhealthy things. How close is that to the real Joel McHale?
Oh, almost every day of my life I start out in some sort of dirty robe, and I usually smoke a cigar or drink while in a pool, and I usually sleep in my driveway, so it’s pretty much a documentary. No, it's ... boy, I don’t do any of those things other than eat a lot. I’m constantly having to take my shirt off at “Community.” I’m always in great peril that I’m going to have to take my shirt off, and I’m not ready for it, so it’s a lot of desperation exercise.



Your "Community" co-star Gillian Jacobs previously told HuffPost Entertainment, "Joel McHale is a terrible person." What do you think about that?
Well, when Gillian calls you a terrible person, that’s pretty much, you know, it’s pretty indicative of someone like her, who I would say, smells the worst out of everyone in the cast.

Does she "Britta things up" in real life?
Oh, no, she’s a damn fine actor, and I think she’s so beautiful and so cool. And she really doesn’t know it or flaunt it. But she is the stinkiest on the cast, though. Make sure that’s in big quotes ...

Joel McHale thinks Gillian Jacobs is "the stinkiest on the cast."


The FitForFood program officially started on Feb. 3. The goal is for participants to burn 1 billion calories, which Fitbit will donate in the form of 1.5 million meals for Feeding America. More info is available at Fitbit.com.

This interview has been edited and condensed.

Kate Upton Channels Marilyn Monroe In Topless Photo

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Kate Upton is having a Marilyn moment.

Upton appears topless in a recent black and white photo taken by photographer Sebastian Faena. Faena shared the image on Instagram Thursday and the resemblance between Upton and Marilyn Monroe is striking, from the platinum blond hair and dark eyebrows to the sultry expression. People magazine noted the image is similar to the "Last Sitting" photos Monroe took with Bert Stern.

Kate Upton brushing her hair. Home NYC.

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This isn't the first time the 22-year-old supermodel has been compared to the screen siren.

"I always thought Marilyn was so beautiful and iconic, it was amazing to even be mentioned in the same sentence as her," she told British Vogue last year. "But I feel like nowadays it's easy to be genuine and show your personality, whereas I don't think Marilyn had that opportunity. And clearly she had a dark side, and I don't have that."

Why Is Amazon Making Pretty Good Shows?

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"Bosch" is a pretty good cop show, but it's emblematic of the potential and limitations of Amazon Prime as it gears up to become an even bigger player in the television game.

I wrote recently about the plight of the pretty good show, and though the subject of that piece, "12 Monkeys," is in a very different genre, the same question applies: Who has the time for "pretty good" when there are so many outstanding, fine or excellent programs around?

Let's say, for the sake of argument, that 10 percent of anything (movies, TV, books) is truly wonderful. There is now 10 times as much scripted TV than there was a decade ago, and last time I checked, there are still only 24 hours in the day (what I wouldn't give for the "12 Monkeys'" time-manipulation device!). The cold, hard mathematical fact is that, based on that conservative 10 percent rule of thumb, there are at least 10 times as many worthwhile shows around than there used to be.

So, while "Bosch" is reasonably good, the four episodes I saw may have been sufficient for me. The best thing about "Bosch," which debuts its first season on Amazon Prime on Friday, is that it gives a starring role to Titus Welliver, a development that is long overdue. For a couple of decades, Welliver has turned in fine work on dozens of shows, most notably "Lost" and "Deadwood," and it's about time his rough-hewn charisma was put in the spotlight.

In truth, part of my reaction to the show was to wonder why Amazon Studios made this program.

There are ways of doing business in TV that are fed by cultural and personal biases, and there are commercial and financial concerns that hamstring many networks, when they're not getting in their own way, that is. Yes, the top tiers of TV have gotten better -- mainly thanks to a remarkable crop of writers, producers and directors who have come up over the last decade or two -- but even now, broadcast and cable networks have a host of legacy partners and behavioral patterns that they unwittingly or wittingly serve. All of those factors, and many others, limit the kind of content they can churn out.

But Amazon and Netflix are sitting on huge piles of cash, they don't need to please advertisers and they don't even bother releasing viewership data. They can do what they want. Why don't they?

Of course, they have, in some ways: "Transparent" and "Orange Is the New Black" are the flagship series for Amazon and Netflix, respectively, and a big part of the reason those shows are successful is because they're about as far from the same-old, same-old as one can get and still be in the the television universe. Going forward, I hope they're not the exceptions to the rule.

Though I don't care for them, I see why Netflix makes "House of Cards" and paid for a fourth season of "Arrested Development," and, though I have profound issues with it, I unfortunately see the logic behind Amazon's decision to commission an unnamed series from Woody Allen. These are predictable alpha moves designed to show the creative community what kind of pull you have with big names. In a status-driven world, these are attention-getting acquisitions.

But beyond the big-dog game-playing, why not be weirder, more experimental and take more chances? Given the success of "Transparent," which tells an unusual story in a distinctive way, why not lean in that direction? Amazon and Netflix should make more stories that can't be found elsewhere, from creators who reflect a diverse and eclectic range of backgrounds and viewpoints. Sometimes they do, granted, but I'm not convinced they realize this ability to tack away from business as usual is their greatest strength.

What Amazon seems to be doing now, too often, is recycling ideas, premises and aesthetics that we've seen many times before.

"Bosch" isn't a bad show, but it's a cop show in a world where programs featuring police or some other arm of law enforcement are everywhere. The urban noir elements of "Bosch" -- the unsettled, rule-breaking personality of the central character, his affair with an underdeveloped female character, a murderer who's too clever by half -- these things aren't hard to find on TV. And though "Bosch" is credible, the episodes I saw weren't at such a fantastic level of execution that I have to see more of it and feel the need to shout from the rooftops about it. Truth be told, if a viewer is in the market for a bloody, thoughtful, atmospheric cat-and-mouse game, "Hannibal" is the undisputed king of that category.

And while two wildly different pilots, "The Man in the High Castle" and "Mad Dogs," show promise, a quick look at a selection of Amazon's other notable shows and pilots (aside from kids' fare, which I haven't seen) paint a rather standard picture:

  • "Alpha House": It didn't make much of an impression, in part because "House of Cards" and "Veep" do this kind of knowing political sendup better.

  • "Hand of God" and "Red Oaks," both of which have gotten series orders: Both pilots seem like throwbacks to the '90s, and I don't necessarily mean that in a good way. I don't need to see more of either.

  • "The Cosmopolitans": I've seen this Whit Stillman movie before, many times. That said, I hope more indie directors (including Stillman) continue to find homes in the TV world, which needs every ounce of disciplined idiosyncrasy it can get.

  • "Point of Honor": Well, if there's an award for most tin-eared, racially insensitive costume drama of all time, this show's certainly a contender for that prize. (Netflix's "Marco Polo" is similarly clunky and culturally dumb; these companies need to find other ways to come at costume dramas or just abandon them altogether.)


Most of those shows simply don't work or don't exhibit a ton of appeal, but there are exceptions. Though it's far too broad and generic at times, I have a soft spot for the classical-music comedy "Mozart in the Jungle," which -- see what I'm getting at here? -- is set in a world one doesn't see much on TV. Like the great Canadian series "Slings and Arrows," it satirizes the excesses of creative types even as it pays tribute to the effort required to hone and express an artistic imperative. "Mozart" is goofy and silly and not consistently good, but it features a tremendous lead performance from Gael García Bernal, who, like Welliver, absolutely deserves a turn in the spotlight.

But whatever its ups and downs, it's fascinating to watch the creative evolution of Amazon, and to wonder if it will live up to its potential as a purveyor of original content. With all its money and resources, it could create the most incredible Wish List of all time, one that is driven more by creative concerns than by monetary considerations. If any other entity had commissioned "Transparent," I'm convinced it would have squeezed out or sanded off all the unruly edges that make the show so fantastic. If nothing else, "Transparent" won Amazon a lot of awards. Will it follow the trail-blazing path of its most successful and buzzed-about program? Or will it continue to do a lot of business as usual?

Sofia Vergara On Why No One Has Asked Her To Do Porn, If She'll Pose For An Adult Magazine

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When Sofía Vergara sits down for an online Q&A with her fans, she doesn’t hold much back.

The “Modern Family” star did just that via People En Español’s Facebook page on Tuesday afternoon. During the hour-long chat, mainly in Spanish, the Colombian actress fielded questions that included bizarre encounters with fans, whether she’s been asked to do porn and much more.

Amid dozens of compliments and burning questions, like how she takes care of her face, Vergara was asked what has been the craziest thing a fan had ever asked her.

“If I was a transvestite...ha ha ha,” Vergara responded.

And the questions didn’t get any less forward during the Q&A. When one fan asked if she had ever been asked to do a porn video, the actress was pretty clear on her past and future thoughts on the subject.

“No… the monkey knows what stick it mounts… those who know me know that I don’t do any of that,” Vergara said.

But it doesn’t seem the star is completely against more risqué pursuits. The response to a Facebook user’s question over whether she’d ever pose for an adult magazine was just “mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....”

Vergara participated in the Q&A to promote the release of her new fragrance. During the chat, five fans were chosen at random to receive a free bottle.

While the Colombian star continues her run as Gloria Delgado in ABC’s hit comedy “Modern Family,” she also recently released the trailer for her upcoming comedy “Hot Pursuit,” opposite Reese Witherspoon.

Behind The Collaborative, Competitive Process Of Being A Head Writer For 'Saturday Night Live'

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Like pretty much everyone who has ever aspired to a career in comedy, Bryan Tucker long dreamed of being a part of "Saturday Night Live."

Halle Berry Is Going To Break Your Heart Into A Million Pieces

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It's Halle Berry, she's unbelievably gorgeous, and that's a universal fact. But, and this is the part that's going to break your heart, there's still talk about plastic surgery. Not from her, particularly, because she actually has some pretty refreshing thoughts on surgery and aging and all that, but from other people who have the nerve to suggest plastic surgery to her.

Vivica A. Fox: Ex-Boyfriend 50 Cent Is 'Absolutely The Love Of My Life'

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Love after love. 50 Cent and Vivica A. Fox had a famously passionate relationship and an even wilder breakup in 2003, but in a new interview on The Meredith Vieira Show, the stunning actress admitted that the rapper still holds a special place in her heart.

Major 'Simpsons' Theory Gets Debunked By Executive Producer

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A huge "Simpsons" theory claiming Homer Simpson has been in a coma since an episode in 1993 was just too good to be true. "Simpsons" executive producer Al Jean set the record straight to TMZ:

It would mean back in 1993 we would presume the show was going on for years and years more and right before we left, threw this hidden monkey wrench in for all our successors.


In the April 1993 episode, "So It’s Come To This: A Simpsons Clip Show," Homer goes into a coma after being blown up by Bart's April Fools' Day prank. The theory, proposed on Reddit by Hardtopickaname, stated that Homer never recovered and the whole show was happening in his head. Evidence included the more fantastical plots that came after the episode and the fact that all the characters remain the same age.

Though the theory gained a lot of positive feedback and traction online, it has now obviously been disproven. In addition, Jean also debunked the "Dead Bart" theory, which claims a "Simpsons" episode where Bart dies was produced and locked away, saying both bits of speculation go in the "intriguing but false file."

The good news is there are still plenty of "Simpsons" theories out there for everyone to get excited about. For instance, did you know every member of the Simpson family is a genius? It's true! You know, maybe ...

50 Questions We Had While Watching 'Fifty Shades Of Grey'

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Watching "Fifty Shades of Grey" in a massive theater surrounded by 100-plus New York media types was An Experience.

There was some titillation, a moderate amount of cringing and a surprising number of moments that elicited genuine laughter. In spite all of the warranted critique of the film's theme, the terribly-written source material and its disappointingly male-gazey execution, "Fifty Shades" is actually pretty damn fun to watch.

More than anything, the film left us with quite a few burning questions (very few of which have anything to do with sex):

1. Why does Jamie Dornan look so bored the whole time?

2. Are pencils always phallic?

3. Is it really appropriate for a journalism student to make her roommate do an interview for her?

4. Couldn’t Ana's roommate have just done a phone interview? Or Skyped?

5. Why do people keep taking Ana’s food?

6. Why do Ana and Christian leave the beautiful sushi that was served to them untouched?

7. What is on the “pre-approved list of foods” mentioned in Ana and Christian’s contract?

8. But, seriously, does anyone in this movie actually eat?

9. Is the real problem that they’re just “hangry”?

10. Can Ana name a Black Keys song, or does she just wear a Black Keys T-shirt for the street cred?


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11. How many graphic tees can one college girl own?

12. What was her thesis about?

13. Why does Ana have a flip phone?

14. Why won’t Christian buy Ana a better phone, but he’ll buy her a Macbook? (Like, seriously, girl needs some apps and some iMessage.)

15. Should we start using “Do you sell cable ties” as a pickup line?

16. Do you really need to tell someone “you’re not the woman for me” after having one cup of coffee?

17. How do Ana and her roommate afford such a nice apartment?

18. Do they have jobs?

19. Has anyone else in the history of the world been that excited to go to Seattle?


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20. Is the Seattle tourism bureau celebrating the sexy rep this movie has brought to their rainy city?

21. Why is Ana’s inbox completely empty except for three emails from Christian?

22. What actually comes up when you Google “submissive”? *Immediately googles "submissive."*

23. Is saying “No escaping now,” supposed to be murdery or sexy?

24. Where is the line between “making love” and “f**king hard”?

25. Why would anyone have a business meeting in the dark? Editing contracts under mood lighting might seem sexier, but it would also make it impossible to read words.

26. How does Christian know what bar Ana is at with her friends -- and which restaurant she’s at with her mom?

27. Is he telepathic?

28. Does Christian break into Ana’s apartment after she breaks up with him? (Because… creepy.)

29. Isn’t losing your virginity generally an awkward experience -- especially when a man is ramming into you with disturbingly little foreplay?


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30. Why aren't there more movies that show female pubic hair, leg hair and arm hair? (Spoiler alert: It exists! And we actually see a bit of it in "Fifty Shades.")

31. Since when is it acceptable (or romantic) to surprise sell someone’s car?

32. Why are we allowed to see so much boob and so little dick in R-rated movies? Huh, MPAA? We’re lookin’ at you.

33. Is riding in a glider super fun... Or is it exactly how you die?

34. Can Marcia Gay Harden be our mom?

35. How much wine can one really baby-bird feed to another person? (Seems wasteful… and sticky.)

36. Should we insist on being carried out of the bedroom like a wounded animal and/or Ariana Grande after having sex?

37. Did Jamie Dornan have a butt double?

38. If so, can we have his number? If not… well done, sir.

39. Does anyone even drink Cosmos anymore? They’re oh-so “Sex and the City.”


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40. Is “Laters, baby” the world’s least sexy sign-off?

41. Has any real person ever said "Laters, baby"? (If so... never do it again.)

42. How exactly does one become “50 shades of f**ked up”?

43. Where did Christian learn to fishtail braid?

44. Which is a better arm workout: Blowdrying your hair or being cuffed to the ceiling?

45. Can being stroked with a riding crop really make someone cum?

46. Are we really supposed to believe that BDSM is only for people who have tragic backstories? Because that’s bullsh*t.

47. Can Beyoncé sing in the background every time we have sex from now on?

48. But, actually, where can we purchase the "Fifty Shades" soundtrack?

49. Just how awkward was it to film this movie?

50. And most importantly... Will Ana actually eat solid FOOD in the sequel?


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How Olivia Pope Has Redefined Leadership for Young Women

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Kerry Washington's InStyle cover is set to hit stores Friday, but the yet to be released issue has already generated quite a bit of debate. Washington's visibly lighter appearance on the cover has upset a number of super fans, even prompting a response from the magazine and Washington herself.

But in the pages behind the controversial cover, Washington gives her take on her character's influence on women.

In the issue, the 38-year-old actress explains to InStyle the differences between her personal red-carpet fashion choices to that of Olivia Pope's. Over the years, Washington's award-show wardrobe has consisted of daring colors, patterns and cuts. Most notably a crop top ensemble she donned while pregnant for the 2014 Screen Actors Guild Awards. As for Pope, Washington said, she "sticks to a more neutral palette in pastels by designers like Dior, Ferragamo and Escada." Fashion choices, which have become the inspiration for The Limited's 'Scandal' collection.

"Olivia's had a huge influence" Washington continued. In fact, she explained, "After the first couple of episodes aired, people started posting on Twitter things like 'I have a job interview today, and I'm trying to dress like Olivia Pope.'" And why wouldn't women want to channel Olivia Pope's fierce style to help land that prospective job? Pope is known for her attention commanding designer power suits, classic cardigans and detailed blouses. Her wardrobe has become the subject of articles, Pinterest boards, and blogs viewed by women who want to duplicate her flawless style in their line of work.





The considerable amount of interest shown by fans in Pope's wardrobe continues as Washington once again teams up with The Limited for the Spring "Scandal" collection. But it's not just her ensembles the young women, who tune in every Thursday with their glass of wine in hand, admire. It's the confidence, assertiveness and strength she projects.

"The Olivia Pope Affect"

Scandal's creator Shonda Rhimes has been credited for "breaking barriers" for casting the first black female to play a lead role on network television in 40 years. Washington plays a well-educated, complex, career-driven political fixer that defies race and gender stereotypes.

Some question if the show's success is an indicator that we are in a post-racial television era. But the "Olivia Pope Affect" doesn't stop there. The character has become a cultural icon and role model for women of all color. In a time where women are the breadwinners in nearly half of American households and 61% of millennial women aspire to one day hold a managerial position, Pope has become the quintessential career women.

Women want to dress like her, have her job and "handle" life's everyday challenges just like her. And it wasn't limited to the first couple of episodes either. Young women regularly post on social media their desires to channel Pope for prospective job interviews or in their current roles.





Pope's impeccable problem solving skills, assertiveness and unapologetic demeanor are traits that attribute to her success as a fixer. However, these qualities are typically not viewed positively when displayed by women. Yet, she is revered by those around her. The absence of the stigmas, associated with women in leadership, from the show allows ambitious female viewers to embrace their own leadership traits without the fear of sacrificing their likeability.

Over the years, women have made considerable progress in the workplace but they still don't compare when it comes to holding top managerial positions. Yes she is fictional, but for 60-minutes out of the week Pope inspires millions, who admire her ability to take command and yield fast result all while remaining composed, to do the same in their careers.

The character Olivia Pope is not without flaws. Her affair with a married man who happens to be the President of the United States is questionable at the least. But when it comes to her career, the show's protagonist is driven, efficient and powerful with achievements ranging from CEO of Pope & Associates to being a former White House advisor. So despite the moral gray area that is her love life, Pope is a transformative character that has played a significant role in defying traditional depictions of women on network television.

Bo Derek: 'I Never Took Beauty Seriously' (VIDEO)

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Those blonde braids. That nude swimsuit. Bo Derek's slow motion jog along the beach in the 1979 movie "Ten" turned her into a global phenomenon. She describes her rise to fame as "chaotic" -- one minute, she was an unknown actress in her 20s. The next, she was one of the most sought-after women in the world. More than 30 years later, Derek is as gorgeous as ever and managed to never let the attention go to her head.

"How did you manage to not let your beauty be your calling card?" Oprah asks in the above clip from her interview with Derek on "Oprah: Where Are They Now?"

"I never took beauty seriously," Derek says.

Of course, she understands the power of appearance. "Obviously, I'm not stupid," she says. "I know the commodity of it. I know it will open doors. I know it will take you pretty far."

"Could you feel heads turn when you walk into the room?" Oprah asks. "Could you sense it?"

"Some days, yes," Derek admits. "And some days, still -- I have a phrase that I use: 'I look like myself today.' And then other days you couldn't get arrested. But it wasn't important to me. It never was."

Today, Derek lives on a California ranch with her longtime love, actor John Corbett. Take a tour of their home.



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Watch The Cast Of Disney Channel's 'I Didn't Do It' Adorably Describe Each Other With One Word

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Valentine's Day isn't just for couples -- and we've got Disney stars to prove it.

The cast of Disney Channel's "I Didn't Do It" are celebrating the holiday by explaining what they like about each other in a new video. The catch? They could only use one word.

OK, so they didn't always stick with the rule, but they did have some sweet things to say. Olivia Holt loves Piper Curda's giddiness on set, while Piper appreciates Peyton Clark always being there when she needs to talk. But the best part might be when Sarah Gilman coins the term "bro-star" when describing Austin North.

Check out the video to see what else the cast members said about each other and catch them in action on season 2 of "I Didn't Do It," which premieres Feb. 15 at 9 p.m. EST.

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Jon Stewart's 10 Best Religion Moments

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Jon Stewart announced his plan to step down as host of "The Daily Show" on Tuesday, leaving a post he has held for the better part of two decades.

"It's been an honor and an absolute privilege, the honor of my professional life," he said during Tuesday's show. He called his years of hosting an "incredible opportunity," but added, "it is time for someone else to have that opportunity."

Known for his biting humor and painfully honest reporting, Stewart was not afraid to tackle large and sometimes-uncomfortable topics like politics, race and, yes, religion. Here is a look back at 10 of Jon Stewart's best religion clips:

On Biblical films:




On Pope Francis:





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On Easter versus Passover:




On the alleged Jesus wife:




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On the 'war on Christmas':




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On Chick-fil-A:

Jessica Simpson's Daughter Maxwell Is The Cutest Little Snuggler

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Jessica Simpson's daughter Maxwell will bring a smile to your face this Valentine's Day.

The notably adorable toddler (who looks more and more like her famous mom every day) snuggled up with Simpson in a sweet pic shared to Instagram on Friday.

Maxi loves wearing her daddy's t-shirts after bath...just like her momma :)

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The snap is just the latest in a long series of precious photos of Maxwell, 2, and brother Ace, 19 months, that fill Simpson's Instagram feed. Recently, the singer shared a photo of Maxwell looking too cool in a pair of aviators and a photo of Ace playing some adorable tennis.

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ACE!!!

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Aaaaaw!

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