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Weekly Roundup: ‘OITNB’ Wins Big, ‘Chelsea Lately’ Says Goodbye


OITNB
wins big at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

On Tuesday, August 26, Chelsea Handler will host her epic series finale.

Life After Beth actor Molly Shannon discusses the zombie apocalypse and becoming Sally O’Malley.

Are you Alice in Wonderland or Dorothy from Oz in your decision-making?

If I Stay star Chloe Moretz is really a “very goofy” Hillary Clinton admirer.

Will YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki’s maternity leavehelp women in the long run?

Gloria Estefan will hold auditions for her forthcoming musical! #ReachGloria

— KELLY GLOVER

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