'How I Met Your Mother' Writers Can't Tell You Whether Or Not The Mother Dies In The Finale

March 16, 2014, 8:14 am

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'How I Met Your Mother' co-creators Craig Thomas and Carter Bays gathered to discuss their show's series finale at PaleyFest on Friday, March 14, but they pretty much avoided all detail-oriented questions, including whether or not the mother (Cristin Milioti) dies in the finale.

Bays and Thomas initially stalled in writing the finale, but now the cast has shot the episode and all that's left are edits. Although, that's all these cryptic co-creators are willing to share.

Moderator of the panel Wayne Brady asked Thomas and Bays whether there was any truth to theories that the mother has been dead the entire time, to which Thomas replied: "I think one of the great things about 'How I Met Your Mother' is that it's surprising. It does really weird things sometimes ... We have been the worst interview in show business for years."

So, there you have it! Thomas and Bays are keeping their lips sealed, which means we are free to continue frantically speculating about every possible ending to the Mosby epic.

What did you think will happen in the series finale? Sound off in the comments.

"How I Met Your Mother" airs Mondays, 8 p.m. EST on CBS.

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'Voyage Of Discovery' Explores Climate Change Through Science And Art (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

March 16, 2014, 8:28 am

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One Washington, D.C. based art exhibit is adding perspective and a breath of fresh air to a topic that's often saturated with scientific jargon and data -- climate change.

"Voyage of Discovery," a five-month exhibit hosted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, takes a broad look at climate change and explores how it has transformed the Earth. By providing an artistic interpretation of climate change and stripping away the data, visitors are transported to a shifting polar region that they are free to imagine on their own. The artwork includes a wide range of media, and features both individual and collaborative pieces by artists Michele Banks, Jessica Beels and Ellyn Weiss.

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"Core, Drill, Spill" by Michele Banks, Jessica Beels and Elynn Weiss. (Photo by Michele Banks/Flickr Creative Commons)


Detail of "In The Balance," mixed media by Jessica Beels. (Photo by Michele Banks/Flickr Creative Commons)


"[The pieces] reflect the artists’ responses to the transformation of land and sea -- the melting of glaciers and the thawing of permafrost, the movement of previously unknown species and microbes into the region, the dramatic shift of the color of the land from white to green to black," says the AAAS website. "The artwork takes a broad view of these changes; the artists are deeply aware of the damage done by climate change, yet intrigued by the possibilities of what lies below the ice and snow."

The exhibit runs through May 31. Scroll below for a sampling of artwork on display at the exhibit.

These Fantastical Photographs Of Shelter Dogs Prove All Animals Are Beautiful

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Sarolta Bán is on a mission to make all shelter animals seen -- so she's creating images of them that are impossible to ignore.

The 31-year-old from Budapest, Hungary, specializes in digital photo manipulation. With her project, "Help Dogs with Images," she's hoping to bring attention to shelter animals that otherwise would not find families.

"There is a [low chance] for shelter animals to get adopted because they get little visibility," Bán told The Huffington Post in an email. "That's why it's a really great idea that everybody can be a hero with a single iPhone if they take a picture of a shelter dog, and upload it to the Internet."

From now through March 31, Bán is accepting user-submitted photographs of abandoned animals who need a home, so she can continue to grow her project. You can submit high-resolution photos here.

Below are a few images from Bán's series. To view her full project, you can visit her website here.











h/t Yahoo Good News blog

'Tyler Perry's The Single Moms Club' Box Office Falls Short

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Street racers couldn't catch a time-traveling dog and his son at the multiplex this weekend.

Though Disney's "Need for Speed" was expected to take the No. 1 position at the box office, DreamWorks' "Mr. Peabody & Sherman" took the lead, with the action film in third place. The animated movie, about the adventures of a genius dog and the human son he adopted, earned $21.2 million, according to studio estimates released Sunday. Debuting last weekend at No. 2, the 3-D kiddie-jaunt features voices from "Modern Family" stars Ty Burrell and Ariel Winter.

"Our midweek numbers were very strong, indicating good and positive word of mouth," said Chris Aronson, president of domestic distribution at Twentieth Century Fox. "If anything, this is exceeding (expectations). It's a combination of likable characters and it's a nostalgia play for those who are familiar with the show."

Mr. Peabody and Sherman first appeared in the 1950s and early 1960s on "Peabody's Improbable History," a segment within the animated television series "Rocky and His Friends" and later "The Bullwinkle Show."

"The family marketplace is giving every other genre a run for its money," said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for box-office tracker Rentrak. "But the St. Patrick's Day effect could be at play here, where families had to exercise their options at the theater rather than the pub. That may have paid off for 'Mr. Peabody.'"

Meanwhile, analysts predicted that "Need for Speed," based on the popular EA Entertainment video game and starring "Breaking Bad" alum Aaron Paul, would come in at No. 1 this weekend. But with $17.8 million, it arrived at No. 3 in the U.S. But the movie raced to the top of the international box office, bringing in $45.6 million.

Warner Bros.' warrior drama "300: Rise of an Empire," the 3-D sequel to 2007's "300," dropped to second place, with $19.1 million, after debuting at No. 1 last weekend. Though its opening haul of $45.1 million pales in comparison to the original, which debuted with $70.9 million, "Rise of an Empire" has earned more than $78 million since its debut.

Tyler Perry's "The Single Moms Club," starring Nia Long and Amy Smart, opened with $8.3 million at No. 5.

"This is one of Tyler Perry's lowest debuts ever, but he cranks out hits every year for almost decade," Dergarabedian said. "He's allowed a couple of missteps every once in a while."

Leading the year's early trend of films about religion, Fox's "Son of God" grossed $5.4 million in its third weekend. After opening at No. 2 with $26.5 million, it dropped to No. 5 in its second week, earning $10 million. Its performance may indicate that religious stories aren't holding up at box office. Plus "Son of God," starring Diogo Morgado, lacks star power.

However, other upcoming films with a biblical thread feature leading men who are more likely to get viewers to theaters. "Noah," out March 28, stars Russell Crowe. And later this year, in the Ridley Scott-directed "Exodus," we'll see Christian Bale as Moses.

Playing in only 66 theaters, Wes Anderson's "Grand Budapest Hotel" landed at No. 8 with $3.6 million. When it opened last weekend, the stylish comedy showed on just four screens in New York and Los Angeles. Still, it impressed with $200,000.

Rounding out the top 10 is the Kristen Bell-starring cult-TV-show-turned-feature "Veronica Mars." Its $2 million debut was impressive considering the film's funding came from a crowdsourcing campaign, the first high-profile project to do so.

Also opening this weekend was Jason Bateman's directorial debut "Bad Words." Showing in only New York and Los Angeles, the comedy earned $120,000, one of the biggest per theater averages of the weekend, with $20,000 per movie house.

Sci-fi action movie "Divergent," based on the Veronica Roth's young adult novel and starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James and Kate Winslet, stands to knock every other film a place or two down when it debuts next weekend.

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Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Rentrak. Where available, latest international numbers are also included. Final domestic figures will be released Tuesday.

1. "Mr. Peabody & Sherman," $21.2 million ($15.3 million international).

2. "300: Rise of an Empire," $19.1 million ($41.3 million international).

3. "Need for Speed," $17.8 million ($45.6 million international).

4. "Non-Stop," $10.6 million ($12.5 million international).

5. "The Single Moms Club," $8.3 million.

6. "The Lego Movie," $7.7 million ($4.7 million international).

7. "Son of God," $5.4 million.

8. "The Grand Budapest Hotel," $3.6 million ($6.7 million international).

9. "Frozen," $2.1 million ($10.4 million international).

10. "Veronica Mars," $2 million.

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Estimated weekend ticket sales Friday through Sunday at international theaters (excluding the U.S. and Canada) for films distributed overseas by Hollywood studios, according to Rentrak:

1. "Need for Speed," $45.6 million.

2. "300: Rise of an Empire," $41.3 million.

3. "Mr. Peabody & Sherman," $15.3 million.

4. "Non-Stop," $12.5 million.

5. "Frozen," $10.4 million.

6. "The Monuments Men," $8.2 million.

7. "The Grand Budapest Hotel," $6.7 million.

8. "12 Years a Slave," $5.9 million.

9. "RoboCop," $5.5 million.

10. "The Lego Movie," $4.7 million.

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Universal and Focus are owned by NBC Universal, a unit of Comcast Corp.; Sony, Columbia, Sony Screen Gems and Sony Pictures Classics are units of Sony Corp.; Paramount is owned by Viacom Inc.; Disney, Pixar and Marvel are owned by The Walt Disney Co.; Miramax is owned by Filmyard Holdings LLC; 20th Century Fox and Fox Searchlight are owned by 21st Century Fox; Warner Bros. and New Line are units of Time Warner Inc.; MGM is owned by a group of former creditors including Highland Capital, Anchorage Advisors and Carl Icahn; Lionsgate is owned by Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.; IFC is owned by AMC Networks Inc.; Rogue is owned by Relativity Media LLC.

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See Angelina Jolie's Daughter, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, With Her Mom In 'Maleficent'

March 17, 2014, 11:47 am

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"Maleficent" doesn't arrive in theaters until May 30, but don't tell that to Disney. The studio has begun its marketing push for the fairy tale, with a new trailer, new poster, Entertainment Weekly story on star Angelina Jolie and this photo below, of Jolie and her daughter, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt. The youngster plays Princess Aurora as a child in "Maleficent," and was cast because she was the only kid who could stand seeing Jolie in full Maleficent makeup.

"We think it's fun for our kids to have cameos and join us on set, but not to be actors," Jolie told EW's Anthony Breznican in a new interview. "That's not our goal for Brad and me at all. I think we would both prefer that they didn’t become actors. But [Vivienne] was 4 at the time and other 3- and 4-year-old [actors] really wouldn't come near me. Big kids thought I was cool! But little kids really didn't like me. So, in order to have a child that wants to play with [Maleficent] but I don't want to play with her -- to have that scene, it had to be a child that really liked me and wasn’t afraid of my horns and my eyes and my claws. So it had to be Viv."

Check out the photo of mother and daughter in "Maleficent" below. More on Jolie can be found at EW.com.

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March 17, 2014, 12:05 pm

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"Flight of the Bumblebee" by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov is a classic, fast-paced, orchestral joyride for the ages. While you've likely heard the whimsical song before, chances are you've never heard it done quite as dramatically as this. With someone's voice.

Go ahead and click play on the 2009 video above posted by johan Ramström to watch Swedish opera singer Malena Ernman -- accompanied by clarinetist Martin Fröst and pianist Niklas Sivelöv -- perform the song in an absolutely incredible and amusing way. It's sure to bring a bit of art, culture and sunshine to your day.

Via The Awesomer

Ai Weiwei: To See Is To Believe

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Hans-Ulrich Obrist is an art curator, critic and historian of art. He is co-director of Exhibitions and Programmes and Director of International Projects at the Serpentine Gallery, London.

The accompanying photo is taken from an Instagram message sent to me by the Chinese artist Ai Weiwei. I asked him, like I’ve asked many other artists, simply to write something in his or her own handwriting –- a disappearing art in the digital age.

The project started when I read an article by Umberto Eco who lamented the disappearance of handwriting among kids. When I read that over breakfast I thought that is totally true, everything happens on a computer now. I thought it would be interesting to find ways to re-introduce handwriting to the digital age. A few days later I was in the studio of Ryan Trecartin in Los Angeles with writer Kevin Mc Garry when Ryan said you should join Instagram. All of a sudden he took my iPhone and downloaded the app onto the phone. He took a photo of me with his phone and put it on his Instagram account. I didn’t know what to do with my account. I came back to Europe, it was December, and went on Christmas vacation with the great artists and poets Etel Adnan and Simone Fattal at the sea in France. We started speaking about handwriting and I thought for the first time I could post sentences. I meet great artists, writers, scientists and architects and I saw I could post their writings. A sort of visual tweet put on Instagram and then also on Twitter. It became a ritual. I believe in rituals. Now every day I post at least one thing on Instagram. For me, it is kind of a movement of some sort.

As part of this movement, from time to time, The WorldPost will post these ritual celebrations of the beauty of handwriting.

Avril Lavigne Plans Tour For South America, United States

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For the first time in more than seven years, Avril Lavigne is going on tour in North America. The "Complicated" singer announced more than 30 show dates on Monday, arriving stateside after stops in South America.

Lavigne will begin her headlining dates in São Paulo on April 29, with additional concerts set for Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Mexico. The 29-year-old singer will join the Backstreet Boys for a national tour after wrapping her South American leg in Mexico City on May 15. Lavigne and BSB kick off their show dates in Seattle on May 22, hitting Las Vegas, Chicago, Boston, and Philadelphia, among others.

Currently promoting her latest album, Lavigne said she is "so excited" to be touring with the Backstreet Boys. The self-titled album, "Avril Lavigne," arrives in stores in November.

Check out Lavigne's solo tour dates, as well as her stops with the Backstreet Boys, below.

Tour Dates:
April 29: São Paulo - Citibank Hall
April 30: São Paulo - Citibank Hall
May 2: Rio de Janeiro - Citibank Hall
May 3: Belo Horizonte, Brazil - Chevrolet Hall
May 4: Brasília - Opera Hall
May 7: Buenos Aires - Malvinas Argentinas
May 9: Santiago - Movistar Arena
May 13: Monterrey, Mexico - Arena Monterrey
May 14: Guadalajara, Mexico - Auditorio Telemex
May 15: Mexico City - Arena Ciudad De Mexico

Avril Lavigne joins the Backstreet Boys:
May 22: Seattle - WaMu Theater
May 24: Sacramento, Calif. - Sleep Train Amphitheatre
May 25: Mountain View, Calif. - Shoreline Amphitheatre
May 28: San Diego - Viejas Arena
May 29: Los Angeles - Forum
May 30: Las Vegas - The Axis at Planet Hollywood
May 31: Las Vegas - The Axis at Planet Hollywood
June 2: Albuquerque, N.M. - Isleta Amphitheatre
June 4: Corpus Christi, Texas - American Bank Center Arena
June 5: Houston - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
June 6: Oklahoma City, Okla. - Chesapeake Energy Arena
June 7: Kansas City, Mo. - Starlight Theatre
June 9: Omaha, Neb. - Centurylink Center Omaha
June 10: St Paul, Minn. - Xcel Energy Center
June 11: Chicago - FirstMerit Bank Pavilion
June 13: Indianapolis, Ind. - Klipsch Music Center
June 14: Pittsburgh - First Niagara Pavilion
June 15: Cincinnati, Ohio - Riverbend Music Center
June 17: Detroit - DTE Energy Music Theatre
June 18: Darien Lake, N.Y. - Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
June 20: Boston - Xfinity Center
June 21: Philadelphia - Susquehanna Bank Center
June 22: Wantagh, N.Y. - Nikon at Jones Beach Theater

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Guy Sneezes Into Trombone During Quiet Concert. Sounds Exactly Like You Think It Would.

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A trombonist in the London Central Fellowship Band could not hold back a sniffle during an otherwise quiet concert. But the release was totally worth it because now we know what a trombone sneeze sounds like.

Gesundheit!

And the band played on.

Farrah Abraham Releases 'Blowin' Video, Uses More Auto-Tune Than Previously Thought Possible

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Former "Teen Mom"-turned-porn star Farrah Abraham has released a video for "Blowin'" -- and, no, it's not about that.

It's no secret that the 22-year-old had dreams of pop stardom. "Blowin'" is the follow-up to her 2012 album, "My Teenage Dream Ended," which included "Finally Getting Up From Rock Bottom," which was dubbed "the most horrible combination of sounds to ever be assembled in the history of audio recording" by Jezebel.

Well, haters to the left as Abraham sings, "I'm blowin' (I'm blowin') / all these bullies away / Celeburty, celeburty, celeburty / Being yourself is makin' you famous," on the new track, which is so heavily auto-tuned that it borders on chipmunk territory.

While Abraham doesn't care what the critics have to say, she told In Touch magazine she's “in no rush” to release another album, and (fortunately) views music as more of a hobby than a career.

Forget Drinking, Celebrate St. Patrick's Day By Learning Awesome Facts About Ireland

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Happy St. Paddy's Day!

Take a break from consuming all the beer you can handle, and watch this cool video created by the Trade of Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and the Department of Foreign Affairs to honor Ireland's national day.

The video showcases some of the incredible accomplishments that have come out of the nation.

In addition to being the birthplace of 14 Oscar winners, 24 Olympic medalists and nine Nobel laureates, Ireland is also home to Europe's most charitable people, according to the World Giving Index 2013.

To learn more about Ireland's achievements, watch the video above and share it with the hashtag, #IrelandInspires.

h/t The Grand Island Independent

'Captain America' Kids Trailer Makes 'The Winter Soldier' Adorable

March 17, 2014, 1:22 pm

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Chevrolet has taken two things people love, Marvel movies and children reenacting adult things for fun, and created the latest viral video. The car company released a new take on the trailer for "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," this time as performed by kids. It's all in service of the Chevy Traverse, but we'll forgive that bit of ad wizardry because everything here is so darn cute. "Captain America 2" is out on April 4.

NFL Wants M.I.A. To Pay $16.6 Million For Middle Finger Incident

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The National Football League wants M.I.A. to pay up in a big way. The 38-year-old rapper famously took the stage at the Super Bowl XLVI halftime show in 2012, making waves when she held out her middle finger to the crowd.

In new documents obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, the NFL is requesting $16.6 million from M.I.A. -- a massive total reached by claiming breach of contract, the tarnishing of the organization's reputation and restitution for the benefits M.I.A. allegedly received from the exposure.

M.I.A. herself is hardly keeping quiet about the lawsuit. She took to Twitter on Monday posting a photo of a document outlining percentages of her earnings that the NFL claims it is owed. "THIS IS WHAT THEY WANT ME TO SIGN," M.I.A. wrote. "THAT IVE BEEN FIGHTING FOR 2 YEARS ON TOP OF 16 MILLION."

THIS IS WHAT THEY WANT ME TO SIGN , THAT IVE BEEN FIGHTING FOR 2 YEARS ON TOP OF 16 MILLION pic.twitter.com/PMurD3oVFL

— M.I.A (@MIAuniverse) March 17, 2014

For more, head over to THR.

Superman Wears A GoPro, Lets You Fly Through The Air & Fight Crime With The Man Of Steel

March 17, 2014, 1:50 pm

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Who hasn't imagined themselves donning Superman's cape, getting a running start, blasting off into the air and weaving through city skyscrapers? It's unlikely that you can accomplish the last of those tasks, but you can at least experience the GoPro perspective of the Man of Steel.

The team at Corridor Digital, a small group of sci-fi, action and video game-inspired Internet-video creators, has a lot of awesome videos jam-packed with stunning visual effects, and their most recent does not disappoint. The video was created by using drones and cuts of a dashing Superman look-alike spliced in at the beginning and end. Watch the superhero's journey to return the camera to its rightful owner, finding time in-between to fight some crime and save a life, below.

This Stunning Home Is Exactly Why You Should Paint Your Apartment Black (PHOTOS)

March 17, 2014, 1:57 pm

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If you consider yourself one of those people who wouldn't be caught dead using dark, moody paints, this apartment is ready to change your mind. From its luxurious accents and impressive artwork collection to its bookcased walls and urban modern lighting, one thing is absolutely certain -- black paint has never (ever) looked so fabulous.

And the wildest part? Before the bachelorette pad was transformed into the layered, chic space you see below, it was none other than a run-of-the-mill YMCA. The association reportedly sold the building in 2000 before it was divided into 12 apartments in 2003 -- one of which was purchased by the current owner, public speaker and advertising consultant, Cindy Gallop. With a little help from designer Stefan Boublil of The Apartment Creativity Agency, the well-traveled Gallop embarked on her two-year design journey during which she carefully selected the dark hue for the reason that "the art pops against it.”

“I had to build something from scratch, so I could do anything I wanted with it,” she said. “It is the first time I built something about me.”

But it doesn't have to be "about her" for long, as the impressive space has officially hit the market. In other words, for a cool $5.995 million the midtown abode can be all about you -- and who knows, that might just mean white walls instead. But in the meantime...

The black background makes any color pop. (And leopard, too.)


This color also looks fantastic as it reflects perfectly off the mirrored lighting.


Really, what else would go with a Gucci chainsaw?


Black shelving can make anything seem like a collection.


It also probably encourages a nice, deep sleep.


Black walls + black furniture = A surprisingly spacious effect.


Do you have a few great pieces of art?


Or enough leather-bound books to fill an entire wall?


Then black is the certainly the color for you.

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Pentatonix Will Make You 'Happy' With Their A Cappella Cover Of Pharrell Williams (VIDEO)

March 17, 2014, 2:23 pm

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With the first day of spring approaching, we'd like to help put a "spring in your step" with this upbeat new a cappella cover from one of our favorites: Pentatonix!

The Internet-sensation's latest rendition is a song synonymous with smiling. Watch above to hear the a cappella version of Pharrell Williams' "Happy," and begin to feel any and all of your troubles simply wash away.

Tom Hiddleston Shows Off His Pipes As A Singing Pirate In Disney's 'The Pirate Fairy'

March 17, 2014, 2:28 pm

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If Tom Hiddleston hasn't already won you over, watch this behind-the-scenes video of him performing the voiceover for his character in Disney's "The Pirate Fairy." He plays young Hook in the movie that is coming out on Blu-ray and DVD April 1 and, boy, can that man sing!

Hiddleston's no stranger to impressions and character acting, and he makes one heck of a swashbuckler. Check out the video above.

Future's 'Good Morning' Is Either The Original 'Drunk In Love' Or A Cool Cover Or What?

March 17, 2014, 2:50 pm

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At this year's South By Southwest, Future headlined a day of music festivities for Spin at Stubb's BBQ in Austin, Texas. During the show, Future performed an unreleased track that he called "Good Morning," but Beyonce fans might call "The Song That's Like 'Drunk in Love.'"

"I was recording with this producer by the name of Detail. We were working on 'Drunk In Love,'" Future said at the concert. "We started working on this other record at the same time, and then once 'Drunk in Love' came out it pushed this song to the side. At the same time, it's one of my favorite songs that didn't make the album."



So, what gives? Was "Good Morning" the original "Drunk in Love," or vice versa? BuzzFeed speculates the tracks could be connected (both were produced by Noel "Details" Fisher), but notes Future's representative told the site he had nothing to do with "Drunk in Love." At Fuse, "Good Morning" is described as taking a "sample" from "Drunk in Love." Mystery! Watch above to come up with your own conspiracy theories, and here's Beyonce's "Drunk in Love," because cigars on ice.



[via BuzzFeed]

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In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, we dusted off our VHS copy of the 1993 so-bad-it's-good thriller, "Leprechaun," starring one Jennifer Aniston.

In the horror film, Aniston, who was 24 at the time of the "Leprechaun" release, plays a teenager named Tory who spends the summer in South Dakota with her father. She soon finds out that an evil, perverted leprechaun is living in her basement, mainly because he keeps creeping her out:





Then she goes into total badass mode and tries to shoot the little demon:



Reminisce with this laughable scene from the film below:



Clearly, Aniston has come a long way since her days as a leprechaun slayer, but hey, we all start somewhere.

'Busy Bea,' Bea Arthur Video Game, Released For Iphone

March 18, 2014, 10:59 am

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Your favorite "Golden Girl" is now forever immortalized in true 21st century fashion: a video game available on your iPhone.

The "Busy Bea" video game stems from a year-long daily Bea Arthur art project called #BeaADay by artist Mike Denison, who hand draws and/or paints the iconic Arthur infused with other pop culture references. A "Flappy Bird" style iPhone Game, "Busy Bea" builds on the work done throughout the course of this project.

"I hope that players enjoy playing a game that uses all hand drawn art, nothing digital, done in a style I have been referring to as 'FakeBit,' which sort of crudely emulates old school 8 bit video games," Denison told The Huffington Post. "I also hope that they get as addicted to the game as I have, if not only to see what else we have in store for the future... To me, Bea and her works, from Maude to the Golden Girls have always represented a push for change. Those shows were insanely progressive, especially for the times that they were on, tackling such issues as abortion and gay marriage. I would say that that sort of television helped plant the seeds for the progress we are seeing today."

"Busy Bea" is currently available for for download through the iTunes store.