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Get Out Climbs Into No. 1
We all knew that the box office tourney would be a tight one this week. And it certainly didn’t disappoint. But when all the receipts

2017 Plugged In Movie Awards: And the Award Goes To …
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, after long and arduous deliberation (involving an occasional round of fisticuffs) and painstaking vote counting, it’s time to unveil the winners

At The Oscars This Year, It’s All About the Women
The Oscars are nearly here. And we all know it wouldn’t be the Oscars without some Oscar-centric controversy. The #OscarsSoWhite hashtag has been replaced, according

Culture Clips: What Was Up With Beyoncé’s Grammy Outfit?
We’re in the heart of the awards season, where honorary hardware coats the entertainment ground like autumn leaves, and you can’t walk five paces without

LEGO Batman Tears Down Great Wall
What is Batman’s favorite weapon? A batarang, of course. And what do batarangs do if they don’t thunk the bad guys on the noggin? Come

Are Teens Replacing One Drug With Another?
News that today’s teens are drinking and taking drugs less than ever can’t be anything but good news, right? Yes, obviously the drop in teen

Easy Instagram Perfection … Not
Your Instagram account got you down? You know, the fact that it feels like all your pals have such casually picture-perfect lives while your impromptu
Culture Clips: Love Circa 2017
Well, it’s February 14—Valentine’s Day. And that can only mean one thing: Yup, it’s time to check in with the researchers at Barna to get

Hilarious Video Shows How Social Media Can Ruin Your Best Moments
Contrary to how it feels at times, social media is not the worst thing ever. It won’t steal your lunch (most days). It doesn’t wear your

Lighter Batman Spoils Darker Debut (at Least in North America)
Everything snapped into place for The LEGO Batman Movie. The animated click—er, flick built itself an estimated $55.6 million take (presumably out of tile-shaped 100-dollar
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