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Weekly Roundup: ‘Ellentube,’ Career Advice & ‘Ugly Truths’

//embed.gettyimages.com/embed/455837064?et=JrGKzyWoTR1fP8xe-K4mSw&similar=off&sig=RMWoAKv3CxOc8Zz4bA_T9lA19k3_DE-ssKVm-mVjlCY=   Ellen launches Ellentube (cue dance music) and continues ruling media. Francis McDormand says her new role as Olive Kitteridge will compete with Marge Gunderson. This TED Talk explains why you’re probably not being promoted. (Video) From Happy Endings to USA’s Benched, Eliza Coupe keeps us laughing. These day jobs ideas are perfect for actors. Transparent creator Jill Soloway shares some...

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Terry’s Picks: December 24, 2013

Degeneres showing off her moves (image via Indiewire). Greatly anticipating: Ellen Degeneres as Oscars host, after glimpsing her first teaser trailer for awards in February, which was released last week and features the television host and comedian dancing and lip-synching. Bringing another: female comedian to the mix with Melissa McCarthy, who beats out male-driven blockbuster...

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WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Photo via CraveOnline Jessica Lange loves being a witch and aspires to have “No goals!” in life. Ellen is bringing a lesbian female lead to NBC. Hello diversity! The Hollywood myths used against female directors. ((insert angry face)) Read both this & this opinion on having a successful acting career. Agree? Highlights from TheWrap power breakfast 2013....

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