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Heroism, Dominican Complexity & the Importance of Reading as a Writer: Pulitzer Prize Winner Junot Díaz Talks Individuality and Identity [Part I]

Editors at Bomb Magazine published a terrific literary exchange between the stellar Haitian-American author Edwidge Danticat and the Dominican frontrunner for well-written and finely-crafted fiction, Junot Díaz. The introduction to the article made a compelling statement, remarking that if Marvel Comics had gotten their hands on Oscar Wao (the lead from The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao), then he "would have been a hero." A novel idea... in fact, one might imagine the same might occur if Marvel got its hands on Díaz. However, Díaz would undoubtedly disagree.

Here's Magic the Gathering's Theros 'Jouney Into Nyx' Prerelease Dates, Hero's Path 7, And Pro Tour Atlanta Information

Apr 16, 2014 03:10 PM EDT By Kevin Li

Prerelease dates are April 26 and 27

Miley Cyrus Hospitalized With Severe Antibiotic Reaction, Plans To Sue TMZ

Apr 16, 2014 03:02 PM EDT By Anny Jules

Looks like Miley Cyrus’ ‘Bangerz Tour’ isn’t going quite how she originally planned it.

'Gone Girl' Director Explains Why He Picked Rosamund Pike Over Natalie Portman and Charlize Theron for Lead [VIDEO]

Apr 16, 2014 01:07 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

Rosamund Pike will play Amy Dunne in the film adaptation of Gillian Flynn's bestselling novel Gone Girl. In a recent interview, both Pike and director David Fincher explained how Pike got the role of a lifetime.

Reddit Fans Pick Favorites Bryan Cranston, Nicolas Cage, and Jennifer Lawrence To Star In HBO's 'True Detective' Next Season

Apr 16, 2014 01:27 PM EDT By Kevin Li

The next season's stars will have big shoes to fill

Here's How You Can Buy Your Tickets to Lollapalooza

Apr 16, 2014 01:08 PM EDT By Kevin Li

Packages can still be purchased through the Lollapalooza site

August Alsina Performs During Kelly Rowland And The Dream In Concert

August Alsina and Trey Songz Feud Leaks Onto BET’s 106 & Park

Apr 16, 2014 12:39 PM EDT By Anny Jules

New Orleans singer August Alsina does not hold his tongue for anybody and he’s not one to be messed with. That was made very clear in the past when he expressed his strong dislike towards fellow R&B singer Trey Songz who he once upon a time collaborated with on his ‘I Luv This Sh*t’ remix. Another thing Alsina apparently couldn’t deal with was when BET 106 & Park host, Keisha Chante asked if he and Trey would eventually bury the hatchet and move on.

GTA Online Players Make Their Own "Heists" Update

Apr 16, 2014 11:38 AM EDT By Scharon Harding

Rockstar Games is keeping the long-awaited updates coming. Last week, the game developer released its Capture Creator Update.

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Knicks Expected To Sign Odom Before Thursday; Khloe Kardashian & French Montana Post On Instagram

Apr 16, 2014 11:13 AM EDT By Matt Tracy

The New York Knicks seem to be making it clear that Lamar Odom has a place on the team as long as his contract is not guaranteed. Meanwhile, Odom's marriage is starting to seem like a distant memory after Khloe Kardashian's recent action on social media

Rita Ora and Aaron Taylor-Johnson Didn't Expect 'Fifty Shades of Grey' Roles

Apr 16, 2014 10:18 AM EDT By Scharon Harding

Casting for the movie adaptation of E.L. James' Fifty Shades of Grey novel was highly scrutinized, but it seems that those in charge knew who they wanted and didn't want for the film.

Ben Affleck At 66th Annual Directors Guild Of America Awards

‘Gone Girl’ Trailer Debuts Starring Ben Affleck

Apr 16, 2014 12:31 PM EDT By Anny Jules

The trailer for Gone Girl was released this week starring Ben Affleck as the movie’s main character, Nick Dunne. The movie’s film director David Fincher is best known for directing the movies The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Social Network, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. He was also nominated for Best Director at the Academy Awards in both 2008 and 2010.

Rapper Drake Surprises Coachella Fans and Cancer Patient with PErformance

Apr 16, 2014 12:20 PM EDT By Anny Jules

‘Nothing Was The Same’ rapper Drake has been full of surprises lately. He first paid a surprise visit to his fan Kennedy Brown in Houston Texas. 15 year-old Kennedy Brown is currently battling stage four brain cancer and her dying wish was to meet Drake.

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Dancing with the Stars Champ, Iraq War Vet J.R. Martinez & Operation Finally Home Moved by Wall Street Rocks' Donation to Help Wounded & Disabled Vets

Apr 16, 2014 02:17 PM EDT By Melissa Castellanos

On March 26, James Macedonio, Leslie Kirby and George Chrisafis, co-founders of Wall Street Rocks presented Operation Finally Home Executive Director Daniel Vargas and Dancing with the Stars Champ, Iraq War veteran J.R. Martinez a check for $50,000 to help returning veterans in need of a home.

Pulitzer Prize Winner Donna Tartt reads her new novel 'The Goldfinch' at the world's book launch in Amsterdam

Edward Snowden NSA Leaks, Boston Marathon Coverage Both Win Pulitzer Prize Awards

Apr 16, 2014 11:50 AM EDT By Anny Jules

The 2014 Pulitzer Prize winners were announced on Monday. The Pulitzer Prize honors “excellence in journalism and the arts since 1917,” as stated on the website. The award was first established by publisher Joseph Pulitzer and is administered by Columbia University in NYC. Winners of the prize receive a certificate along with $10,000 in cash. The winner in the public service category receives a gold medal.

Aaron Carter Was Sat On a US Airways Flight Instead of at Nick Carter's Wedding [PICS]

Apr 15, 2014 04:36 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

Nick Carter added a new member to his family this weekend when he married girlfriend Lauren Kitt. Another family member, little brother Aaron Carter, however, could not make the ceremony.

Chris Brown Teases Dance Music Video 'Don't Be Gone Too Long' Featuring Ariana Grande [WATCH]

Apr 15, 2014 05:28 PM EDT By Esther Jang

Chris Brown teases his latest visual for "Don't Be Gone Too Long" featuring Ariana Grande, where he shows off his smooth dance moves.

Flavor Flav Performing At 2013 Budweiser Made In America Fesitval

Flavor Flav Pleads Guilty To Domestic Violence Charges Stemming from Knife Fight with Girlfriend's Son

Apr 15, 2014 05:09 PM EDT By Anny Jules

Rapper and VH1 Reality TV star Flavor Flav plead guilty to misdemeanor domestic violence charges in the case involving his longtime girlfriend’s teenage son. Flav was initially charged with child abuse, assault with a deadly weapon, and battery domestic violence, but prosecutors agreed to reduce the charges to two misdemeanor counts.

Britain's Got Talent's 79-Year-Old Salsa Dancing Great-Granny Shocks Simon Cowell, Judges with her Killer Moves, Flips, Lifts and Spins [VIDEO]

Apr 15, 2014 03:41 PM EDT By Melissa Castellanos

Imagine your grandmother or great-grandmother salsa dancing, being propelled in the air, doing daring twists and turns, sliding across the floor and being flipped and lifted over the shoulders of her dancing partner who is 40 years her junior. While that may be a wish for some of our Abuelitas, that's the reality for 79-year-old Sarah "Paddy" Jones who left the highly critical Simon Cowell, the panel of judges and the audience speechless and in awe during a recent episode of Britain's Got Talent.