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TNT’s thoughtful antiheroine drama plunges ‘Downton Abbey’ star Michelle Dockery into the world of contract killing
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Good Behavior: The Killer Beside Me
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The 2016 Emmy Awards will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and air on ABC on Sunday, September 18. They will honor the very best in television, both in drama and in comedy. In anticipation of the ceremony, we know many readers out there may be wondering on which shows and stars to place their money. So while we can't condone illegal gambling, we can provide the odds of winning for each series up for Best Drama… 1. Game Of Thrones Last year’s winner in this category, it stands a solid chance of repeating. Game Of Thrones ended with an incredible finale, which had to have left a positive impression in the minds of voters. It actually won’t be eligible next year, either, meaning this is the time to reward TV’s most universally beloved series… or wait to do so again until 2018. ODDS: 3-1. 2. Mr. Robot Forget the terrible second season, it’s Season 1 that is up for this award. And Mr. Robot burst on to the scene, giving us incredible performers and visuals that made it look unlike anything else on television. Just getting nominated was an achievement for a USA show, but this made enough of an impression that it could actually win. ODDS: 7-1. 3. House of Cards Here’s a Hot Take: House of Cards has gotten worse each season. But no one wants to admits this apaprently. It is still considered a “prestige” show, the kind the Emmys often recognize. ODDS: 10-1. 4. Homeland Another Emmy darling that just finished its best season since Season 2. But it’s still a shell of what it once was and we’re not sure if Homeland deserves to win this category when its best days are behind it. 5. Better Call Saul We’d love to see Better Call Saul win. It has succeeded where so many other spinoffs have failed, thanks to great writing and a great leading man. But will it suffer from the fact that it’s still no Breaking Bad, the show that made its existence possible? ODDS: 15-1. 6. Downton Abbey Please, God, no. Downton Abbey has come to an end and we could see Emmy voters wanting to honor the series as some sort of tribute. But we’re stunned it’s even nominated… and we’ve been saying that for years. ODDS: 25-1. View Slideshow
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2016 Emmys: What Will Win Best Drama Series?
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After six successful season, Downton Abbey may be over, but that doesn’t mean its characters stopped existing. While series creator Julianne Fellowes prepares for the Emmy Awards ( Downton is nominated in two categories ), he spoke to Deadline Hollywood at The London Hotel in West Hollywood about the impact his show has had on the American audience. Fellowes is quite proud of the way he wrapped the British series. Instead of leaving viewers hanging as he’s done in the past, Fellowes ended things on a high note. “I feel that if an audience has been loyal to you for six years, they deserve to go away from the last episode feeling good,” he said. “And Edith, especially, deserved a happy ending. I had teased people, with the end of the series before the Christmas special—with once again, it had all gone wrong. But it came right in the end, and I wanted her to outrank Mary.” Edith had fallen in love with a man who ended up inheriting a Marquess title from his late cousin, making Edith a Marchioness, which meant she ranked higher in the British aristocratic hierarchy than Mary, who was only a Lady. Don’t worry about Mary, though. “It’s never “poor Mary,” Fellowes insists. “She would survive the 1917 Revolution. She’d become a Commissar.” What sort of life does Fellowes’ leading lady live post- Downton ? “My own belief is that Mary, whether you like her or dislike her, is a hard worker, and she’s practical. I think she will employ the kind of advice that she needs,” Fellowes predicts. “She would probably have opened the house to the public in the 1960s, as so many of them did, and she’d have retreated to a wing, and maybe only occupied the whole house during the winter.” Many families with stately homes opted to open their doors to the public, treating the estate as a sort of museum. The money raised from admission fees would then help to keep up with the costs of running a place such as Downton Abbey. “My own belief is the Crawleys would still be there, just as the Carnarvons are today [in the real Highclere Castle, where Downton was filmed],” Fellowes said. “George [Mary’s son] would have gone to the Second World War, and of course the fear is that he would be killed. “We know that Mary is pregnant, so there’s going to be another child. “As for the title, I don’t know where it would go beyond George, but let’s hope he gets through the war and has children of his own,” Fellowes continued. “George was born in 1921, which makes him nine years younger than my father, and he only died in 1999. If he lived to the same age as my father, he’d have died in 2008, which takes us right into the modern age.” Well, there’s seasons 7-10 right there. Somewhere on the Highclere estate, Lady Mary’s great-great granddaughter is sneaking a cigarette with her equally naughty friends. Downton Abbey Cast Performs Scene in American Accents
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Lady Mary: Downton Abbey Creator Reveals What She’s Doing Now
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So, Maggie Gyllenhaal wore a bra to the Gotham Independent Film Awards, which is fine. And Kylie Jenner has green hair, which she sported at her older sisters' West Hollywood boutique, DASH. And a whole lot of other “sightings” went down in Hollywoodland. Check out the who, what and where (perhaps even why) of the past day or so. Oh yes, and that terrifying movie about the Christmas goblin premiered last night. Do yourselves a favor and behave, or Krampus will find you. 1. Kylie Jenner Leaves DASH Kylie Jenner stopped by her sisters’ store, Dash in West Hollywood, CA on November 30th, 2015. 2. Rachel McAdams: 25th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards Rachel McAdams at the 25th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards in New York on November 30th, 2015. 3. Scheana Shay at The Huffington Post Scheana Shay promoted ‘Vanderpump Rules’ at The Huffington Post in New York on November 30th, 2015. 4. Blake Shelton: The Ridiculous 6 Premiere Blake Shelton at the premiere Of Netflix’s ‘The Ridiculous 6’ in Universal City, CA on November 30th, 2015. 5. Helen Mirren: 25th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards Helen Mirren posed for photos at the 25th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards in New York on November 30th, 2015. 6. Jon Hamm Grabs A Cup of Coffee Jon Hamm grabbed a cup of coffee at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in Los Angeles on December 1st, 2015. View Slideshow
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Kylie Jenner, Rachel McAdams & More: Star Sightings 12.01.15
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Tatiana Maslany was finally nominated for an Emmy Award this year. Hooray! Thank goodness! It's about time! But while we're psyched to see the Orphan Black star up for Outstanding Actress in a Drama, we're sad to NOT to see certain stars and shows up for certain trophies on September 20. With that in mind, here's a look at the biggest Emmy snubs from this year… along with the stars or series we think they should have replaced. 1. The Americans for Best Drama The Americans is only the best written, most tense show on television. Downton Abbey, meanwhile, has grown worse each year. 2. Walton Goggins for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Led by Timothy Olyphant and Walton Goggins, Justified delivered a terrific final season. Jim Carter? He doesn’t have a quarter of the range that Goggins possesses. 3. Gina Rodriguez for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Gina Rodriguez was a breath of young, fresh air on Jane the Virgin this year. We adore Edie Falco, meanwhile, she may be the best TV actress of her generation. But not when it comes to comedy. 4. The Good Wife for Best Drama Homeland is a once-great show that is now a shadow of its former self. The Good Wife must produce nearly twice as many episodes as dramas on cable… and yet it keeps getting better. 5. Eva Green for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Eva Green deserves recognition for that seance scene alone. We’d give her the spot occupied by Robin Wright of House of Cards. 6. Matthew Rhys for Outstanding Actor in a Drama As mentioned before, Matthew Rhys stars on the best show on TV. Jeff Daniels, meanwhile, starred on an Aaron Sorkin soapbox. View Slideshow
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As the cast of Furious 7 prepares for the movie’s long-awaited premiere this Friday, they are reminded of their lost co-star and “brother,” Paul Walker. Early Furious 7 reviews have been favorable, and the film is expected to gross close to a billion at the box office worldwide. But there remains a void. Tyrese Gibson, a fellow Fast and Furious franchise star, opened up to People about the loss of his co-star. Walker died in a car crash in late 2013. “He was truly an angel,” he said. “We were inspired to pick up the pieces and keep moving because it became ‘Let us do this on his behalf.'” “It’s really hard to do red carpets and have so many people walking up to you screaming … I’m just thinking to myself, ‘It’s not about me, it is so all about Paul .'” Later that day, in an Instagram post, Tyrese’s sentiments expressed sadness that film would premiere without Walker. In a photo of Paul, Gibson captioned, “It’s so hard to celebrate without you.” Cody Walker, Paul’s younger brother, was at the Wednesday evening premiere in Los Angeles. “I’m so happy with it,” Cody said. “I think Paul would be proud.” Cody is no stranger to the Fast and Furious crew, and they have been a source of support for him as his heals from Paul’s death. He stated, “I’ve known some of [the cast] for the last 15 years, but not at this level. I’ve just tripled my family in the last year.” Paul Walker’s daughter, Meadow Walker , was the recipient of her late father’s fortune. She was only 15 when he died. After his death, there was initial issue of custody and guardianship, headed by Paul’s mother, Cheryl. But at Meadow’s request, Cheryl dismissed the petition. Currently, Meadow, 16, lives with her mother, Rebecca Soteros. Gibson was happy to report that Meadow is “really in a great space.” He added: “She’s really focused on her education and just spending a lot of quality time with her friends. That brings her a lot of joy.” It’s only been a year since Walker died. On the anniversary of his death, Meadow posted a heartbreaking Instagram photo of Paul holding her in his lap. The caption simply said, “I love you.” After the trailer for the film aired, she posted another Instagram photo, with Paul lovingly looking at her as she stuck her tongue out at him. At the time, he was in the midst of filming The Fast and the Furious 7. His brothers Cody and Caleb stepped in and doubled as Walker for the film’s completion. Noting the difficultly of doubling for their brother, Gibson said, “It could not have been easy for [Cody and Caleb] … to step in for their brother who we just lost. I have a bunch of new heroes from being a part of this project. It feels like the most beautiful sending off you’ll ever see.” As the cast of the movie has been promoting the film, the love they have shown for their co-star is unprecedented. So much, that Walker’s friend and co-star Vin Diesel named his newborn baby after the fallen star. Remembering Paul Walker (1973-2013) 1. Paul Walker, Daughter Meadow View Photo Paul Walker and his daughter Meadow pose for a sweet photo. May he rest in peace and may she find it. 2. Paul Walker, Meadow Walker View Photo Paul Walker and his daughter Meadow, when she was a baby. She shared this photo on what would have been his 41st birthday. He tragically died in a car crash in 2013. R.I.P. 3. Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Tyrese View Photo Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Tyrese smile in a photo while promoting their latest movie together. RIP Paul. 4. Paul Walker Tribute Video View Video A tribute to the late Paul Walker, featuring some of his best moments from the Fast & Furious films. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 5. Paul Walker and Friend View Photo Paul Walker and the friend with whom he was killed in a car accident November 30, 2013. RIP. 6. Paul Walker Photograph View Photo The late Paul Walker in one of his final films. RIP to one of the good guys. 7. RIP Paul Walker View Photo Paul Walker died in a car crash November 30. He is the subject of another hoax alleging this did not happen, when tragically it did. 8. Paul Walker Pic View Photo Paul Walker in the Fast & Furious film that made him a household name. RIP. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 9. Paul Walker’s Dad Speaks on Tragedy View Video So emotional to hear Paul Walker’s dad talk about his death. Listen to it here. 10. Paul Walker and Vin Diesel View Photo Paul Walker and Vin Diesel in Fast & Furious 6. Paul was killed in a car crash in November 2013. 11. Paul Walker Picture View Photo Paul Walker has passed away. The actor was just 40 years old. RIP. 12. Paul Walker Photo View Photo Paul Walker has passed away following a car accident. The actor was just 40 years old. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 13. Paul Walker Cover View Photo Paul Walker on the cover of Us Weekly. The star will be missed dearly. 14. Vin Diesel Remembers Paul Walker View Video Vin Diesel pays tribute to Paul Walker in this moving video. It features the actors hanging out away from the set. 15. Paul Walker Exclusive: Fast and Furious 7 Interview View Video Paul Walker dishes on Kurt Russell joining the cast of Fast and Furious 7. What does he bring? 16. Beyonce Tribute to Paul Walker View Video Beyonce honors Paul Walker in concert with a moving rendition of “I Will Always Love You.” Advertisement A message from our sponsor. The End. Up Next: ” Remembering Paul Walker (1973-2013) .” We’ll be redirecting you shortly…
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As previously reported and documented, Justin Bieber is a new path. He’s apologizing for his past behavior, he’s getting Roasted on Comedy Central , he’s staying single so he can focus on self-improvement . And he’s dressing in drag?!? Justin Bieber in Drag! Yes, at least on an episode of Lip Sync Battle, which premieres tonight on Spike. The new series will be hosted by LL Cool J (with Chrissy Teigen on color commentary) and it will feature Bieber at one point channeling Ozzy Osbourne while performing the rock legend’s 1980 hit “Crazy Train.” He’s got the black wig. He’s got the trenchcoat. He’s got the eye-liner and he definitely has the intensity. Back in February, Spike TV taped 10 episodes of Lip Sync Battle in New York City. Inspired by Jimmy Fallon’s awesome segment on The Tonight Show, the program will also feature appearances by Malin Akerman, Dwayne Johnson, John Legend, Jennifer Lopez, Meghan Trainor and many others. We’re excited to see them all, but we find it impossible for anyone to ever top Emma Stone lip-syncing . Merely watching that performance ranks as like a top-five moments in our lives. 17 Lip Dubs We Loves 1. Brian Williams Lip Dubs “Gin and Juice” View Video It’s lip dub time again for Brian Williams! He sort of sings “Gin and Juice” in this amazing video. 2. Frat Boys Lip-Sync to “Shake It Off” View Video This. Is. Awesome. Watch a bunch of frat boys dance it up and lip-sync to Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off.” 3. Brian Williams “Raps” Rapper’s Delight View Video You go, Brian Williams! The NBC anchor sort of raps “Rapper’s Delight” in this spliced-up video. It’s funny stuff. Watch now. 4. Downton Abbey Lip Dub: “What Makes You Beautiful” View Video The cast of Downton Abbey makes like One Direction in this amazing lip dub. It’s a must-watch. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 5. Team USA Lip Dub View Video The U.S. Olympic Swim Team gets in on the “Call Me Maybe” lip dub action in this video. Sing it, Michael Phelps! 6. Kardashian Lip Dub – “Hypnotize” View Video The Kardashians dance around in this video to Notorious B.I.G.’s classic “Hypnotize.” The lip dub was filmed during a family trip to the Dominican Republic. 7. Call Me Maybe Lip Dub View Video Stars such as Justin Bieber and James Franco pop up in this video, which is a fun lip dub of the REALLY fun song, “Call Me Maybe.” 8. Lip Dub Proposal View Video You lack a heart if you don’t melt over this video of a man, and many others, proposing to his girlfriend via town lip dub. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 9. Grand Rapids Lip Dub View Video Newsweek ranked Grand Rapids, Michigan as numer 10 on a list of America’s “dying” cities this year. The city’s response? This incredibly-executed video. 10. Barack Obama: “Jingle Bells” View Video Barack Obama sings “Jingle Bells” in another classic lip dub video. Peep it! 11. Barack Obama – “Made in the USA” View Video Barack Obama makes like Demi Lovato in this lip dub. Watch him sort of cover “Made in the USA” now! 12. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton “Sing” Timber View Video Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton team up here to sing a version of “Timber.” Sort of. Not really. Watch now. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 13. Brian Williams Lip Dub – “Rollout” View Video It’s another Brian Williams lip dub! This one is to a Ludacris classic. Listen now. 14. Dad, Daughter Lip Dub “Fancy” by Iggy Azalea View Video You gotta see this dad and daughter duo lip dub “Fancy” by Iggy Azalea. 15. Brian Williams Lip Dub – “Baby Got Back” View Video It’s another Brian Williams lip dub! The anchor sort of sings “Baby Got Back” this time around. 16. Barack Obama – Fancy (Iggy Azalea Lip Dub) View Video Barack Obama “sings” Fancy by Iggy Azalea in the latest Lip Dub creation by Baracksdubs. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 17. Barack Obama – Uptown Funk (Mark Ronson-Bruno Mars Lip Dub) View Video Barack Obama shows off his vocal skills on a lip dub cover of Uptown Funk, the new hit by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars. The End. Up Next: ” 17 Lip Dubs We Loves .” We’ll be redirecting you shortly…
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After you meet Kate Middleton , there’s nowhere to go but down… Carnival films, the producers Downton Abbey, confirmed today that this beloved drama will come to an end following its upcoming sixth season. We’ll give you a moment to pour out some tea in honor of its memory. “Millions of people around the world have followed the journey of the Crawley family and those who serve them for the last five years. Inevitably there comes a time when all shows should end and ‘Downton’ is no exception,” said producer Gareth Neame via statement. He continued: “We wanted to close the doors of Downton Abbey when it felt right and natural for the storylines to come together and when the show was still being enjoyed so much by its fans. “We can promise a final season full of all the usual drama and intrigue, but with the added excitement of discovering how and where they all end up…” There has been speculation over the future of Downton Abbey ever since star Maggie Smith told The Sunday Times a few weeks ago that “this is the last one and I can’t see how it could go on.” You’ll always be able to watch Downton Abbey online , but the soap opera will soon bid farewell to the small screen forever. 9 TV Shows That SHOULD Be Canceled 1. Grey’s Anatomy It’s been an amazing run for the show that put Shonda Rhimes on the map. But a plane crash, a hospital shooter and an earthquake later, there’s just nowhere else for this show to go. Nearly all original cast members have departed. Grey’s Anatomy should say goodbye before it soars too high over the shark. 2. Revenge The red sharpie barely makes an appearance any longer on this once-suspenseful ABC drama. Any revenge plan that takes this long to carry out likely isn’t gonna be successful. 3. Homeland Homeland basically died along with Nicholas Brody. It’s just a watered down version of what it once was now. 4. American Idol It’s just sad to watch this former ratings juggernaut limp to its conclusion… with no real end in sight. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 5. 2 Broke Girls This show is just racist. 6. Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD It turns out that a Marvel universe without superheroes just isn’t all that exciting. 7. Keeping Up with the Kardashians Just… please… make… it… stop. 8. The Bachelorette Once producers resort to the gimmick of TWO Bachelorettes basically pulling each other’s hair out and possibly offering the guys sexual favors in order to earn the honor of being voted the sole Bachelorette… we’re pretty sure it’s time to move on. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 9. The Odd Couple Yes, The Odd Couple just got underway on CBS. But it replaced Two and a Half Men and it’s JUST like Two and a Half Men and we… just… can’t. Matthew Perry deserves better. The End. Up Next: ” 9 TV Shows That SHOULD Be Canceled .” We’ll be redirecting you shortly… We’ll give series creator Julian Fellowes the last word: The Downton journey has been amazing for everyone aboard. People ask if we knew what was going to happen when we started to make the first series and the answer is that, of course we had no idea. Exactly why the series had such an impact and reached so many people around the world, all nationalities, all ages, all types, I cannot begin to explain. But I do know how grateful we are to have been allowed this unique experience. I suspect the show will always be a principal marker in most of our careers as we set out from here, and if so, I consider that a blessing and a compliment.
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