While you were working ...
January 11th, 2013
05:45 PM ET

While you were working ...

Today's news you might've missed:

  • No Oscar nod, no problem - Ben Affleck still won over critics with his direction of best picture nominee "Argo," and the proof is in the Critics Choice Movie Award he picked up Thursday night. "I'd like to thank the Academy," Affleck cracked during his acceptance speech. "I'm kidding. I'm kidding! This is the one that counts." [People]

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  • There seems to be no stopping the growth of "The Big Bang Theory." The CBS sitcom has set yet another ratings record, pulling in 19.8 million viewers on Thursday night. [EW]
  • Destiny's Child reportedly isn't keeping their reunion in the studio - the group is set to reform for Beyonce's Super Bowl Halftime Show. We'd like to hear "Soldier," please - minus a fall from Michelle. [Us Weekly]
  • Speaking of Beyonce - Blue Ivy photos alert! [Beyonce.com/Life + Times.com]
  • We've wondered if graduation day was looming for our "Pretty Little Liars," but it looks like they're going to be in high school for as long as we're still guessing who the chief "A" is. Executive producer Oliver Goldstick said at TCAs, "Time moves very slowly in this town, so their senior year is going to last a long time…They’re going to (ultimately) be Golden Girls Liars.” [Deadline]
  • Word has it Jennifer Lawrence has split from her beau Nick Hoult. We're only allowing ourselves to get semi-depressed, in case this is just a false alarm. [In Touch Weekly]

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Sharon Osbourne: Lady Gaga is a bully
January 11th, 2013
05:12 PM ET

Sharon Osbourne: Lady Gaga is a bully

Mess with Kelly Osbourne and you get the horns Sharon Osbourne.

Mama Osbourne shot back at Lady Gaga soon after the pop star posted an open letter to Kelly on her website Thursday, accusing her of being a bully on E!’s “Fashion Police."

“I am responding to your open letter to my daughter Kelly, and I am perplexed as to why you would go public with an open letter,” Sharon posted on her Facebook page.

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Whedon wishes he could direct 'Star Wars,' too
January 11th, 2013
04:55 PM ET

Whedon wishes he could direct 'Star Wars,' too

Joss Whedon, as we know, is an all-star, but the downside to that is he can't take on everything.

With new "Star Wars" movies on the horizon, Whedon was eager to see if he could be a candidate to direct - before remembering that he's already working on "S.H.I.E.L.D." for ABC and a sequel to 2012's blockbuster "Avengers."

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January 11th, 2013
04:15 PM ET

Jessica Chastain disappointed about Bigelow Oscar snub

The absence of Kathryn Bigelow - and a few other names - from the Academy's list of best director nominees has been a contested oversight, not just for observers but for the star of Bigelow's Oscar-nominated film.

When CNN spoke with Jessica Chastain, who did earn an Oscar nod for best actress for her work in "Zero Dark Thirty," she admitted that she was let down that her director wasn't recognized as well.

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Britney Spears exits 'The X Factor'
January 11th, 2013
03:39 PM ET

Britney Spears exits 'The X Factor'

Simon Cowell now has another seat to fill on "The X Factor" as Britney Spears has officially quit the show.

In a statement, the 31-year-old singer confirms the widespread reports that she's leaving the Fox singing competition after judging for one season. Her exit follows judge L.A. Reid's departure late last year.

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Evan Rachel Wood: 'I'm gonna be a mama!'
January 11th, 2013
01:33 PM ET

Evan Rachel Wood: 'I'm gonna be a mama!'

So far, 2013 is turning into The Year of the Baby Shower, with Evan Rachel Wood being the latest celebrity to announce she's got a baby on the way.

The 25-year-old actress, who just married fellow actor Jamie Bell, 26, in October, announced on Twitter Friday that she's expecting.

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