While you were working ...
November 30th, 2012
05:30 PM ET

While you were working ...

Today's news you might've missed:

  • Academy Awards host Seth MacFarlane wants to see you at the Oscars – if you’re a college student with dreams of contributing to the future of movies, that is. [MTV]
  • Catch an early glimpse of Dylan McDermott’s return to “American Horror Story” as the modern-day Bloody Face. [EW]
  • Stephen Colbert will celebrate “The Hobbit’s” December 14 release on “The Colbert Report” by welcoming guests Sir Ian McKellan, Martin Freeman, Peter Jackson and Andy Serkis next week. [THR]
  • Having “Girls” withdrawals? Perhaps the Season 2 trailer will tide you over until January 13 rolls around:
    [[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FPkC9In57I]]
  • In case you missed Danielle Fishel playing Lindsay Lohan playing Liz Taylor (are you following?) on “The Soup,” here it is:

[[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m352BX-A3us]]


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Carrie Underwood to star in NBC's 'The Sound of Music'
November 30th, 2012
04:36 PM ET

Carrie Underwood to star in NBC's 'The Sound of Music'

Raindrops on roses, whiskers on kittens and Carrie Underwood as Maria?

On Friday, NBC announced its plans to air a live broadcast of “The Sound of Music,” starring Underwood as Maria, based on the original musical.

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MTV's 'Buckwild' to premiere January 3
November 30th, 2012
04:00 PM ET

MTV's 'Buckwild' to premiere January 3

With MTV’s “Jersey Shore” coming to an end, the network is readying a new group of party animals to fill the void – and the Thursday night time slot.

“Buckwild,” which follows a group of nine friends on their quest to entertain themselves in Sissonville, West Virginia, is set to premiere on January 3, according to MTV.

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Talk to us about Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'
November 30th, 2012
03:21 PM ET

Talk to us about Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'

Do you remember the time?

Actually, wrong Michael Jackson song. Today marks the 30th anniversary of Jackson's "Thriller" album which went on to be one of the largest sellers of all time and forever changed the world of music videos.

Do you remember where you where when you first heard it? Did you have the album? A "Thriller" or "Beat It" jacket? Can you still moonwalk? Did the "Thriller" video scare you?

Share some of your memories about the pivotal album and the King of Pop below.


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Clint Eastwood's daughter named Miss Golden Globe 2013
November 30th, 2012
02:40 PM ET

Clint Eastwood's daughter named Miss Golden Globe 2013

Looks like Clint Eastwood and Frances Fisher’s daughter will join hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler on stage during the 2013 Golden Globes.

Francesca Eastwood was named Miss Golden Globe by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association at an event on Thursday.

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Why we're still watching 'Boardwalk Empire'
November 30th, 2012
01:00 PM ET

Why we're still watching 'Boardwalk Empire'

If you watched the Season 2 finale of “Boardwalk Empire" in December 2011, you were likely shocked that they killed off James "Jimmy" Darmody - and that actor Michael Pitt would have to find a new gig.

You might have cursed at your screen, and lost faith in the HBO drama altogether. If you're like me, you might have even vowed never to tune in again. So much for that.

What a difference a year, new characters and some awesome storylines can make. Sunday’s Season 3 finale promises to be one of the most exciting yet, and we have to tip our hats to the "Boardwalk" team and HBO for keeping us hooked despite our early skepticism. How did they do it? Here are the moments, characters and stories that kept us watching:

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