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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

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KONGOS' Johnny Kongos Talks 'Lunatic' Tour, New Music

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Johnny Kongos plays that iconic accordion part in "Come With Me Now." (@KONGOS / Twitter)

Michelle Tiu
Associate Entertainment Editor

Best known for their hit single "Come With Me Now," KONGOS is taking the U.S. by storm.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

The Five Most Oprah Things That Ever Happened

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(Twitter/@VibeMagazine)

Jessica Moulite
Staff Reporter

Oprah’s name has been synonymous with an empire for almost 30 years.  

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

South Africa's Soccer Captain Dies Protecting His Girlfriend

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South Africa's national soccer goalkeeper died from a gunshot wound on Sunday. (Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Arielle Samuelson
Web Producer

The soccer player was shot in his girlfriend's home outside Johannesburg.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Olympian Oscar Pistorius Sentenced to 5 Years In Prison For Killing Girlfriend

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Twitter/HTSportsNews

Helen Carefoot
Web Producer

Olympian convicted of negligent killing without intent to murder

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

St. Lucia On Touring, Making Music And South Africa: Interview

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Jillian Morabito
Music Editor

Lead singer Jean-Philip Grobler discusses touring, producing and the band's future. 

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Film Review: 'The Good Lie'

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Helen Carefoot
Web Producer

"The Good Lie" uses Reese Witherspoon's star power to get audiences into the theatre, but the story is why they'll stay.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

9 News Stories From This Year That Would Make Good Movies Someday

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Ray Rice's domestic abuse scandal has been one of the most talked-about news stories this year. (@NBCNightlyNews / Twitter)

Michelle Tiu
Entertainment Producer

VIDEO: Which would you rather watch? A movie about Ray Rice or one about a drug-stealing squirrel?

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Judge Rules Oscar Pistorius Not Guilty Of Murder

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Oscar Pistorius reacts after hearing his verdict. (Twitter/@MSNBC)

Shilpa Nagesh
Supervising Executive Producer

Pistorius may be charged with a lesser homicide charge. 

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Gay Marriage Takes A Back Seat At Discussion On Global Sexuality

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Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

The push for LGBT rights goes beyond national boundaries. 

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Oscar Pistorius Weeps On Witness Stand

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Raishad Hardnett
Executive Producer

"I smell the blood and wake up terrified."

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