Shannon Donnelly's work has appeared in The Daily Beast, Gawker, and Inside New York, among other publications. She graduated from Columbia University with a degree in writing. You can read more of her writing here, or follow her on Twitter.

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Homeland, Game Change, and Modern Family win big—and Mad Men loses for the first time. Shannon Donnelly on television’s biggest night, from the snubs (Amy Poehler) to the shock wins (Jon Cryer, Damian Lewis).

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One Direction snags three Moonmen, Rihanna turns in a powerhouse performance. Shannon Donnelly on highlights from the Video Music Awards.

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Big wins for Meryl Streep and The Artist helped balance out an Oscars telecast that was peppered with bizarre moments—Billy Crystal in blackface, anyone? The buzziest moments from Hollywood’s big night.

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The Simpsons didn't hit 500 episodes without ruffling a few feathers. From taking on Fox to ticking off Brazil, Shannon Donnelly on notorious moments from the show's record run.