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'This is the End'

21 Best Self-Parodies

‘This is the End,’ in theaters June 12, stars a bunch of A-list actors playing exaggerated versions of themselves. From Bill Murray to Mike Tyson, check out the best self-parody performances from TV and film.

1. Brad Pitt, Jackass

Back in Feb. 2002, Brad Pitt appeared in two amazing episodes of the MTV series Jackass. In the first, he ran through the streets of L.A. causing mayhem with the other cast members in monkey suits, and in the other, he staged his own abduction.

Winter is Coming

‘Game of Thrones’s Ticking Clock

‘Game of Thrones’ may catch up with George R.R. Martin’s ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ novels. So what will HBO do if the inevitable does occur? Jace Lacob on the show’s options.

After the horror and shock of last week's Red Wedding episode, Season 3 of Game of Thrones ended rather quietly.

There were no dragons being born from ancient eggs placed upon a funeral pyre, nor white walkers marching en masse for the brothers of the Night's Watch. Instead, Daenerys Stormborn (Emilia Clarke) is raised above the shoulders of the slaves she freed from bondage, and the episode ("Mhysa") more or less set up some new conflicts and story for the fourth season, which should arrive sometime in 2014.

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Best Moments of the Tony Awards

From Neil Patrick Harris’s hosting to a spectacular ‘Pippin’ performance, Kevin Fallon picks the most exciting moments from Broadway’s Oscars. Watch video.

Billy Porter, while accepting his Tony for Best Actor in a Musical, remembered the performance that took his “breath away”: Jennifer Holliday's scorching rendition of “And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going.”

Decades later, a handful of new musicals—and host Neil Patrick Harris—attempted to create another breathtaking theater moment. Did they succeed? Here's the best of the 2013 Tony Awards:

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Hey, That's Not Jon Stewart!

For the next three months, a dry-witted Brit will be manning the desk of Comedy Central’s nightly news-skewering program. Here’s what you should know about him.

On Thursday night’s episode of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart attempted to offer a heartfelt sign-off as he headed to a summer hiatus. The moment was hijacked, however, by longtime Daily Show correspondent John Oliver, cackling about how “it’s my show now!” while stuffing Stewart’s pens in his pants.

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John Oliver (left) and Jon Stewart tape an episode of ‘The Daily Show’ during the Republican National Convention, September 3, 2008. (Ethan Miller/Getty for Comedy Central)

You may have laughed. You may have also thought, “Who is this guy?”

From threesomes to hot-spring rendezvous, The Daily Beast tallies the naked moments from Season 3.

Regular viewers of HBO’s hit fantasy drama Game of Thrones can be certain of two things: the violence is abundant, and the depictions of sexuality detailed in George R. R. Martin’s never-ending A Song of Ice and Fire novels will not be shied away from. They might even be embellished.

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"Sexposition," a term coined by blogger Myles McNutt, describes the use of sexual scenes in Game of Thrones to deliver information to the viewer about the backstory and character's specific motivations, often relating to power. 

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The Week in Viral Videos

From Michelle Obama confronting a heckler to ‘Game of Thrones’ turning television upside down and John Oliver’s ‘Daily Show’ takeover, WATCH our countdown of this week’s buzziest videos.

10. Toddler Screams the Beatles

Could this be the cutest cover ever? A tiny, ukulele-wielding boy joins his dad in a soulful rendition of “Don’t Let Me Down.” Video was posted last week, but it’s still burning up the Internet.

Direct to Video

7 Best Music Videos of the Week

Vampire Weekend parties at their Last Supper. The xx sizzle in black. WATCH VIDEO of the most entertaining, breathtaking, and bizarre music videos released this week.

In this week’s top music video picks, we take a journey through space, a childhood romance, and a kidnapping mystery. From hip-hop to electronic and indie rock, and featuring artists like Sebastian Ingrosso and Chase & Status, see which music videos are becoming viral this week.

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Sebastian Ingrosso, Tommy Trash, and John Martin: “Reload”

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How Stars Are Ruining Kickstarter

Zach Braff may have raised $3.1 million on Kickstarter, but lately there is a growing frustration with celebrities using the site to finance their projects.

Three years ago, when actress Lake Bell ran a Kickstarter campaign asking for funds to complete a short film, Worst Enemy, she was one of the few celebrities using the social media fundraising site. Today, her goal—$8,000—seems positively quaint in comparison to the $3.1 million that Zach Braff raised for his follow up to Garden State, Wish I Was Here, or the $5.7 million that Rob Thomas generated for the Veronica Mars movie.

How Stars Are Ruining Kickstarter

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Not to worry, the anti-celebrity backlash is well under way. Last week, Girls co-star Zosia Mamet, and her half-sister, Clara Mamet (they are the daughters of David Mamet), were the subject of scorn and ridicule when they posted a Kickstarter asking for $32,000 to make a video for a song from their hobby project, a folky band they called The Cabin Sisters.

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TODAY'S STORIES

James Gandolfini Dead at 51

James Gandolfini Dead at 51

James Gandolfini, the hulking star of HBO's acclaimed 'The Sopranos,' has died. Jace Lacob on his legacy.

R.I.P. Gandolfini

James Gandolfini’s Finest Roles

Dose of Reality

‘The Voice’ Names the Wrong Winner

A Fond Farewell

Best ‘Futurama’ Moments

Konspiracy

Seven Kimye Baby Theories

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The Talented Mr. Benson

Jace Lacob on the true identity of eager-to-please ad man Bob Benson (James Wolk) on “Mad Men.”

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Outrage as Saatchi Calls Throat-Squeezing ‘Playful Tiff’

Following the shocking pics showing art multimillionaire Charles Saatchi apparently choking his celebrity-chef wife, the gallerist now claims it was just a ‘playful tiff.’ Tom Sykes on the rumors that Saatchi has finally flipped.

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James Gandolfini Dies at 51

The celebrated actor, who became a cultural icon for playing Tony Soprano, died Wednesday of a reported heart attack. Watch the controversial final scene from 'The Sopranos.'

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