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Nate Jones is a senior writer at Vulture who mostly covers film. He writes the weekly Oscar Futures column, and has ranked Taylor Swift songs and A24 films.

  1. obituaries
    Soul Singer Percy Sledge Dies at 73He was best known for “When a Man Loves a Woman.”
  2. castings
    Sarah Paulson Joins AHS: HotelIt will be her fifth go-round in the AHS universe.
  3. explainer
    Who Are the Sons of the Harpy, and Why Do They Hate Daenerys?Think of them as Meereen’s version of the Klan.
  4. game of thrones season 5
    Who’s Most Likely to Die on Game of Thrones This Year?Valar morghulis.
  5. trailer mix
    See the Trailer for the Rock’s HBO Show BallersCo-starring Rob Corddry. 
  6. the industry
    The Dark Tower Movie Is Happening AgainIt’s back from the dead.
  7. dick in a box?
    The Best FCC Complaints About ‘Dick in a Box’And “Djesus Unchained.”
  8. game of thrones
    See the GOT Cast ‘Sing’ ‘I’m So Excited’Thanks to Jimmy Fallon.
  9. game of thrones
    Everything You Need to Know About Game of Thrones’ New CharactersWhat’s a High Septon? And who are the Sand Snakes?
  10. game of thrones
    See the Key & Peele Valets Reenact GOT DeathsGood luck not calling Khal Drogo “Big Dave Navarro” from now on.
  11. true detective season 2
    Here’s Where We Stand on True Detective Season 2 [Updated]It’s not just a meme!
  12. hot guys
    Your Guide to the Hot Sons of HollywoodFrom Scott Eastwood to Sean Douglas.
  13. trailer mix
    See the Me and Earl and the Dying Girl TrailerIt was this year’s Sundance sensation.
  14. podcasts
    Rabia From ‘Serial’ Is Making Her Own Podcast About AdnanShe’ll examine Adnan’s case with two other lawyers.
  15. casting rumors
    All Your Tweets Have Cost Idris Elba the Role of James Bond“If there was ever any chance of me getting Bond, it’s gone.”
  16. game of thrones
    Where 19 Game of Thrones Characters Stand Going Into Season 5Can’t remember who was fighting, who was getting married, and who had just assassinated their father?
  17. arrested development development
    Brian Grazer Promises More Arrested DevelopmentThis might be a huge mistake.
  18. Mad Men’s Aaron Staton on Ken’s Big Decision“Wouldn’t it be great to be able to walk into an office and do that in real life?”
  19. a song of ice and fire
    Everyone’s Best Guesses for When The Winds of Winter Is Coming OutGeorge R.R. Martin says he hopes to be finished in 2016.
  20. chat room
    John Slattery on Roger Sterling’s New Mustache“The ‘stache, the sideburns, the velvet tux … It’s a good entrance.”
  21. books
    GRRM Really Wants to Have TWOW Finished in 2016He says he’s in the home stretch.
  22. The True Height of Fast and Furious Actors, in One Helpful GraphicWe’ve lined them up in order of height, just like a real family!
  23. videology
    Jimmy Fallon and Michelle Obama Mom-Danced AgainCheck out the “Step Behind in Zumba Class.”
  24. renewals
    Netflix Renews House of Cards for Fourth SeasonFour! More! Years!
  25. streaming tv
    Netflix’s New Show Is Montauk, and It Is Not an Affair PrequelIt’s a sci-fi mystery set in the 1980s.
  26. plays
    Bowie Bringing Man Who Fell to Earth to StageIt’s called Lazarus.
  27. the winds of winter
    GRRM Posts New Sansa Winds of Winter ChapterIt’s her first POV chapter since A Feast for Crows.
  28. movies
    Mark Wahlberg Is Making a Movie About the Boston Marathon BombingIt’s his way of atoning for not preventing 9/11.
  29. the second comedy boom
    Backstage Photos From 25 Years of Second CityFeaturing Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Tina Fey, Key and Peele, and more.
  30. snl promos
    Michael Keaton’s SNL Promos Prove He Really Was RobbedThere’s a Multiplicity joke!
  31. season renewals
    The Americans Is Getting a Fourth SeasonWelcome news for fans of emotionally intense dramas.
  32. the jinx
    Everything We Know About Bob Durst’s Second Wife“A lot of people believe Debbie knows Bob’s secrets.”
  33. exclusive
    This Veep Deleted Scene Has Even More Sexy Chris Meloni“I’m a workout professional, so let’s work this out.”
  34. mad men
    The Mad Men Cast: Where Are They Now?Mad Men is but a distant memory to them.
  35. comics to watch
    The 50 Comedians You Should Know in 2015A comedy boom is in full swing right now, and doesn’t show signs of slowing down anytime soon.
  36. trailer mix
    Spooks: The Greater Good Trailer: Jon Snow Is Jack BauerIt’s a spinoff of the show you know as MI-5.
  37. trailer mix
    See Jake Gyllenhaal Play a Boxer for SouthpawHe should change his name to “Jacked” Gyllenhaal!
  38. scientology
    The Most Miraculous Things Scientology Has DoneFrom curing dyslexia to solving drug addiction.
  39. controversies
    Can Top Gear Survive Without Jeremy Clarkson?The TV presenter was dropped after punching a producer.
  40. the wire
    Barack Obama, Wire Superfan, Interviewed David SimonThanks, Obama.
  41. castings
    X-Men: Apocalypse Casts Its Jubilee; No Word on Her Yellow Trench CoatLana Condor will play the ’80s-est mutant.
  42. r8
    Rihanna’s New Single, Bitch Better Have My Money, Is Coming TomorrowIt looks like this. 
  43. sequels forever
    In the Future, All Movies Will Be Lego MoviesThe Billion Brick Race will be the fourth Lego Movie sequel or spinoff.
  44. behind the scenes
    Lost Writer Has Perfect Answer to Your QuestionsIncluding the ultimate answer to the question, “Were you making it up as you went along?”
  45. book covers
    Here’s the Cover for Harper Lee’s New BookGo Set a Watchman is coming in July.
  46. diversity on tv
    Shonda Rhimes (and Everyone Else) Hated That Deadline Story on Diversity“Article is so ignorant I can’t even be bothered.”
  47. crowdfunding
    Broken Lizard Is Crowdfunding Super Troopers 2 Right MeowWon’t you support their shenanigans?
  48. game of thrones
    Game of Thrones Will Officially Spoil the Books — Good!George R.R. Martin will have a rough draft for his ending.
  49. britsplaining
    Just How Famous Is James Corden in Britain?We asked Britons to find out.
  50. emmys
    Orange Is the New Black Is Officially a Drama, Says Emmy Appeals PanelNetflix petitioned for the show to compete as a comedy.
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