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Buzz Break: Sooner or Later (Sue Always Gets Her Man)

Is 2010 the Year of the C-Word?

Kick-Ass doesn’t get released for another two weeks, but it seems like you can’t go two clicks of your mouse without stumbling onto another article about its intense language and ultraviolence; even the New York Times hopped on the bandwagon. Today’s installment comes from across the pond, though, in jolly ol’ England. A Guardian writer with the unfortunate name of David Cox laments the fact that 13-year-old star Chloe Moretz casually uses the heretofore verboten c-word during Kick-Ass . Says Cox: “A sorry milestone has been passed. The c-word has become acceptable parlance for children in mainstream movies. We’ll be the poorer for it.” And while it’s hard to argue with logic that level-headed, Moretz’s c-bomb is just one of the many examples thus far in 2010 that prove the final language taboo is on its way to being broken. Could this be the year of the C… ?

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Is 2010 the Year of the C-Word?

Sitcom Hardball: A Beginner’s Guide, By Charlie Sheen

You are currently the highest-paid actor per episode in America, which is quite a feat considering the criminal record and substance addiction that you still battle. Just last Christmas, you allegedly threatened your wife at knife point, and were charged with assault, criminal mischief and menacing — a Yuletide allegation assortment that could result in three years of prison. Then, you halted production on your expensive sitcom to enter “pre”-rehab . Are you still with me? Your employer has remained supportive of you throughout this entire ordeal and wants to reward you with a $175,000 per episode raise. You take it, right? Wrong! Charlie Sheen is in prime negotiating territory. Read on for his helpful tips to landing a grotesque television paycheck.

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Sitcom Hardball: A Beginner’s Guide, By Charlie Sheen

Your Twitter Feed Can Predict the Box-Office Future

If you thought Twitter was only used to discuss Justin Bieber and the iPad, think again. According to a newly released study from HP — hilariously titled ” Predicting the Future With Social Media ” — Twitter can accurately predict the box office returns of new releases better than more traditional outlets like the Hollywood Stock Exchange (HSX). As it turns out, when a film has positive buzz on Twitter it does better than a film with negative buzz. Who knew?

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Your Twitter Feed Can Predict the Box-Office Future

’90s Stars We Want Back on TV

Check out the ’90s stars users and TVGuide.com staffers want to see back on the small screen [10 photos] Continue reading →

17 Child Stars Who Seem to Be Doing Just Fine

Every tragedy involving a young star makes us wonder why anyone lets kids go into show business. But these former child stars, at least, seem to be doing OK. [11 photos] Continue reading →

Get Ready for Gossip Girl: The Show’s Sexiest Looks

Check out some of the show’s steamy fashion and get caught up for the show’s return [20 photos] Continue reading →

TV’s Most Memorable Reboots

Look back at some of the best and worst small-screen remakes ever [12 photos] Continue reading →

Who Should be Cast in the Gilligan’s Island Movie?

We asked who you thought should be cast in the Gilligan’s Island movie, and you came up with some interesting suggestions. Check out our gallery of the top vote-getters to play your favorite castaways! [24 photos] Continue reading →

The evolution of Kate Gosselin’s looks

In 2005, Kate was just a happily married mom with a new documentary special on TLC called Surviving Sextuplets and Twins . [8 photos] Continue reading →