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Alfie Allen: Ramsay Bolton Tortures Another Character on Season 5 of Game of Thrones and It’s "Hard to Watch"

Remember in season 3 of Game of Thrones when Ramsay Snow took Theon Greyjoy captive, tortured him for an entire season and eventually lopped his dong off? Yeah, we tried to erase it from our memories too, but no luck! Anyway, it looks like we’re in for more of the same this season, as the sadist (now Ramsay Bolton) and the victim (now Reek) have defied the odds and stuck it out as the most dysfunctional, one-sided couple on TV since Jon and Kate Gosselin! Of course, Ramsay has already broken Theon’s mind (That’ll happen when you eat sausage in front of a wang-less man.), so he now has bigger fish to torture.  But just because he’s done pretty much the worst things imaginable to Reek (Did we mention the wang?), that doesn’t mean Ramsay’s through messing with the guy. It seems that Mr. Bolton is now taking a two-for-one approach by torturing a different character and making Theon (and us) watch. In a recent interview, Alfie Allen spilled the beans about what Game of Thrones Season 5 has to offer in terms of torture porn. Hope you’re not a fan of sleeping at night! “There’s something that happens about halfway through this season that is really going to make huge waves, and people aren’t going to be happy about it,” Allen says in a recent interview. “It’s hard to watch. I bear witness to this thing, and it’s crazy, sort of having to portray how messed up everyone’s situation is through my own reactions to what happens. Get ready for it.” Pressed for details, Allen says, “There’s this one character who crosses both of our paths, and [Ramsay] certainly enjoys tormenting this character. It can be tough to watch for some people, without a doubt.” Book readers likely already know which character incurs Ramsay’s wrath (Keep da spoilers outta da comments, youse guys!), but for the rest of us, it’ll come as a shock…a revolting, nightmare fueling shock. Watch Game of Thrones online at TV Fanatic to make sure you’re all caught up in time for the next round of horror. View Slideshow: 9 Shocking Game of Thrones Deaths

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Alfie Allen: Ramsay Bolton Tortures Another Character on Season 5 of Game of Thrones and It’s "Hard to Watch"

#2014ForestHillsDrive: J.Cole Speaks On Topping The Billboard 200 With 375k In First-Week Sales – “The Real Is Back”

J.Cole Lands Atop The Billboard 200 With First Week Debut Of “2014 Forest Hills Drive Talented Roc Nation lyricist J.Cole has been arguably the most underrated rapper on the mainstream music scene since first making his way into the game, but it looks like the fans are giving the industry standards for who’s hot a huge middle finger as his recently-released third studio album is now sitting pretty in the number 1 spot on the Billboard 200. Bringing in an impressive 375,000 in first-week sales with the release of his highly-anticipated 2014 Forest Hills Drive album , which features no other artists nor “radio-friendly” singles, Cole has yet again done what he does best and defied the odds by pushing the envelope beyond the conventional and letting the fans determine the outcome. He took to his Twitter page just days after the release stating that he was depending on the response of the fans rather than sales projections from critics to determine the true success of the album… …and later had this to say once word got around that his hard work had paid off in a massive way. In addition to sales numbers, the album was also streamed 15.7 million times on Spotify in its’ first week, setting an all-time record in the United States. Congrats to Cole on a phenomenal album & a well-deserved top spot! What are your thoughts on 2014 Forest Hills Drive ?

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You Mad?? K.Michelle Lands #1 On The Billboard R&B Charts, Outsells Kelly Rowland And Ci-ERROR!

Pour some VSOP ! K.Michelle Lands Tops The Billboard Charts Via Yahoo reports: K Michelle’s meteoric rise couldn’t have played out more perfectly, had it been scripted for television. After having defied the odds in both music and in life, this classically trained pianist/songwriter turned reality star can now add #1 charting artist to her growing list of credits. “Rebellious Soul,” K Michelle’s highly anticipated debut album, enters the arena at an impressive #1 on the Urban Charts and #2 on the Billboard 200, selling 75,000 copies its first week. The album’s hit single, “Very Special (V.S.O.P.)” continues to rock the airwaves all over the country, while K Michelle continues to sell out venues in every city she visits. The album, currently available on iTunes. If that’s not great enough, K. Michelle net the highest on the Billboard 200 for a female R&B singer since March 2011 (Marsha Ambrosius). Looks like the LHHATL angry bird beef has finally paid off… Twitter Continue reading

Spanish Sexploitation Director Jess Franco Dies at Age 82

Jesus “Jess” Franco , pioneer of the sexploitation industry and director of over 200 films, died early this morning at the age of 82. After the success of his cult classic The Awful Dr. Orloff in 1962, Franco pumped out a steady stream of blood-and-boobies skinema often featuring lesbian vampires, women in prison , zombies , cannibals , naughty nuns , and works of the Marquis de Sade . He defied the odds at times when no financial backing was available by continuing to produce supremely sexy films with his signature hand-held camera and zoom shots. Franco passed away of unknown causes at the age of 82 on 2 April 2013 in Malaga, Spain. His longtime companion and muse Lina Romay shuffled off this mortal coil last year, and with any luck, they’re producing a lesbian vampire flick together in heaven. Mr. Skin was lucky enough to speak to Jess Franco in 2004; you can read the skinterview here . Then give a one-handed salute to the career of Jess Franco with a look at his greatest work, right here at MrSkin.com!

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How Anthony Hamilton Went From Background To Solo Star [EXCLUSIVE]

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There’s a countless amount of background singers, many who will never have successful careers as solo stars, but Anthony Hamilton has defied the odds. He sang for D’Angelo at the apex of his career, and Hamilton has released more albums and recorded and written more hit songs than the man he used to sing behind. In this exclusive interview, Anthony Hamilton talks about how he made the move from the background without outshining the artists he’s worked with. Take a look at Anthony as talks about how he did it in the video below… RELATED POSTS: 5 Reasons To Listen To Anthony Hamilton “Back To Love” [ORIGINAL] Anthony Hamilton Tweets #BackToLove What Makes Anthony Hamilton Go “Woo”? [VIDEO]

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Kids With Kids: Celebrities That Had Children When They Were Teenagers

Kids are a lot of work, even if you’re an adult, but having them when you’re a teen is a whole other monster. For celebrities, it’s remarkable that they can still follow their dreams after having to handle a lil’ one before they hit the legal drinking age. Here are some stars that defied the odds and kept it moving even after having babies at a young age.

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Happy Birthday, Lindsay Lohan!

Lindsay Denise Lohan was born 24 years ago today in New York City. Even before she got her big break in Disney’s 1998 remake of The Parent Trap at age 11, she was a successful child model destined for psychological problems stardom. Lohan’s career exploded from 2003-2005 thanks to lead roles in Freaky Friday, Mean Girls and Herbie: Fully Loaded , along with two relatively successful pop albums. However, to quote her Wikipedia bio, “her career was interrupted in 2007 as two DUI incidents and three visits to rehabilitation facilities led to several lost movie deals.” Yup, that’s pretty much where we stand today. Happy birthday, Linds! Lindsay Lohan turns 24 today – and not in rehab or jail! Despite more than one warning from people close to her that she is going to die imminently given her lifestyle, the troubled actress has defied the odds. Sure, she’s getting sued about once a week, and had to be freed on $100,000 bail twice in as many months, but relatively speaking, she’s doing really well lately! We wish her the very best on this special day, which we’re sure she will enjoy, ankle monitor be damned. Might as well live it up before the day of reckoning Tuesday. That probation hearing could spell big trouble for her. Click to enlarge some of these Lindsay Lohan pictures we pulled together as a little birthday tribute and leave a comment for the struggling star with your wishes!

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Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon: Looking to Start a Family?

They’ve defied the odds and have remained married for over a year. Up next for Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon? Children. “Mariah and Nick are thrilled at the prospect of finally starting a family together,” a source told The National Enquirer . “Mariah feels incredibly blessed to have a solid marriage and a soaring career – but now her primary goal is motherhood.” And to show off her cleavage as much as humanly possible. These same insiders say both sides have made their New Year’s resolution to have a baby in 2010… by any means possible. “If they don’t conceive naturally, then Mariah and Nick are ready to adopt,” said a friend. “They have lined up several potential adoption agencies.” Rumors circulated in early 2009 that said the Grammy-winning artist suffered a miscarriage scare, but those weren’t confirmed. When asked in October whether she was ready for kids, Mariah emphatically replied: “We definitely want a family.” THG wishes her and her husband the very best of luck in accomplishing that goal. We can only imagine how much larger Mariah’s breasts will get if she’s knocked up.

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New Orleans Saints beat Colts to win first Super Bowl

The Saints defied the odds and knocked off Peyton Manning and the mighty Colts. Buoyed by Tracy Porter's late pick-six, New Orleans scored a 31-17 victory in Super Bowl XLIV. added by: Future_America