Pregnant Jill Duggar and Her Growing Baby Bump Visit El Salvador For Missionary Work

Dilly's already a world traveler! Pregnant Jill Duggar took her growing baby bump to El Salvador for missionary work this past week with husband Derick Dillard.

"Headed back to the USA," Dillard, 25, captioned an Instagram pic of the couple on Thursday, Dec. 18. "Praise God for the work He is doing in El Salvador. #babydillysfirstmissiontrip."

The parents-to-be took advantage of the country's sunny backdrop during their trip. In a side-view pic from a day at the beach, Duggar cradled her belly in a tight-fitted orange top as Dillard stood behind her.

The 19 Kids and Counting star, 23, announced in August that she was expecting her first child, just two months after the couple said "I do." She's since shared the baby's first sonogram, and registered for their baby shower at Walmart. Some of the items on the list include bibs, diapers, and blankets, and more unusual products like a fitness ball, orange Gatorade, and gift cards to Olive Garden and Subway.

Pretty Little Liars Round Table: Shadow Play

As the table discussed Pretty Little Liars Season 4 Episode 19 the participants try to determine if anyting of value was discovered from Spencer's dream, who looked the best in period dress and what might come when Aria is told about the information that's piled up around Ezra.

Join staff writers Leigh Raines, Teresa Lopez and Carissa Pavlica with your own answers to all the questions by posting them in the comments. It's always more fun with your participation!

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How long do you think Spencer zoned out at the kitchen counter to imagine that entire scenario? Did you like the way her brain worked it all out?

Leigh: I bet it wasn't all that long. Don't they say dreams happen in just a few minutes? I liked how she tripped out. That's what sleep deprivation will do!

Teresa: Seemed like just a few seconds. Time is relative, I guess. It was an interesting way to push her into figuring things out, but I don't like that it seemed to condone her druggie behavior. Maybe Spencer wouldn't have come to that realization if she'd hadn't fallen asleep while standing. Plus, we didn't really need an entire episode's worth of Spencer piecing it together through an elaborate dream.

Carissa: I thought it was fun way to see what Spencer's brain did for her. All of the things she thought about have been on her mind, including the difficulties Emily has with her sexuality in the general public. Even if she only zoned out for a few seconds, it's nice to know she doesn't only think of herself when she disappears.

Who did the time period best? Give a shout out to your favorite and worst, or rank your top three, etc. Responder's choice!

Leigh: I think Hanna was my favorite. She looked good in 40s clothes and she was funny running that switchboard. I think she would've been fabulous in that time. It was also great to see Emily all glammed up, I thought she looked stunning.

Teresa: I actually think Ezra did it best. He had that controlled, menacing appeal that a lot of film noir villains do. My least favorite was definitely Toby. That 40s and 50s slang just didn't seem natural for him.

Carissa: For the girls, it was a tough choice. Spencer looked lovely, Emily stunning and Hanna adorable. Paige didn't fit. Ezra certainly beat out Toby for the guys.

How did Ezra manage to make changes to a diary that was written in pen that weren't immediately noticeable?

Leigh: That diary is probably really messy with scribbles, rewrites, cross outs, notes etc. Also it's PLL so extended imagination!

Teresa: I'm gonna go with Leigh on this. Suspension of disbelief is key to Pretty Little Liars fandom.

Carissa: That bugged me. The photos on Spencer's camera looked exactly the same as the diary pages. It would have been impossible. Silly Liars.

Did we learn anything of value from the episode?

Leigh: Hmm that the girls look great in period pieces. The dangers of too much Adderall and sleep deprivation. Also I think there was a hint that Spencer thinks Ali is afraid of her. That scene stood out.

Teresa: Umm....Spencer still thinks Alison is totally witch with a capital B? She wasn't very forgiving in her portrayal of Alison, and it really showed how much she distrusts her former bff. Maybe she does think Alison is afraid of her as Leigh suggests, and maybe we should wonder why that is. Did Spencer do something that night Ali disappeared that she hasn't shared yet?

Carissa: There has always been a tension suggested between Spencer and Ali, and I agree that it seemed Spencer's dream acknowledged it's a reality. I wonder what it is, and I can't wait to find out.

What is your expectation for next week after seeing the preview?

Leigh: Aria is gonna LOSE it. I don't think she'll believe Spencer at first because Spence is starting to look the way she feels and that's "haggard" but when Aria finally does...oh man. Can't wait!

Teresa: It's going to be intense! Aria is usually the most level-headed of the liars, but it looks like she's going to freak out. I'm excited to see it!

Carissa: I'm interested to see how Ezra handles it. We know Aria will freak out, but what will Ezra do? How will he try to get out of it and what will the lie (or truth) really be? I expect him to do some fancy dancing around the truth and I'm interested to put the pieces together after that.

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The Simpsons LEGO Episode: Coming in May!

Fox is officially set to construct an all-LEGO episode of The Simspons.

The network has confirmed that the May 4 episode (the 550th of all-time) of this iconic series will be titled "Brick Like Me."

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It will feature Homer waking up in a universe where his family and everyone in town are made of LEGOs, prompting him to piece together (get it?!?) how this happened and how it can be changed.

The special installment has been announced in the wake of the wildly popular LEGO movie and also as LEGO has come out with a Simpsons-themed set of its beloved toy.

The animated sitcom has broken form before: For instance, Katy Perry performed with Muppet versions of the Simpsons in a Christmas episode, while Homer found himself in a new dimension during a “Treehouse of Horror” segment.

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Shameless Review: Sobering Situations

The end of Shameless Season 4 Episode 5 was a frightening and awful situation that left Liam in the ICU and Fiona in handcuffs.

Shameless Season 4 Episode 6 only solidified the fact that Fiona is never going to forget that she almost let her baby brother die.

And if she weren't punishing herself enough, Lip is next in line to remind her just what she did.

Jeremy Allen White as Lip Gallagher
The thing is, Lip didn't actually say anything to Fiona to make her feel more awful than she already did. It was his somber silence that let her know just how badly she let the family down.

It may have been an accident, a careless mistake that young people make, but Fiona can't afford those mistakes when she is the legal guardian of four children, one who is still a helpless toddler. (Side note: she doesn't even know where the eldest of the four is.)

In the hospital when the doctor kept telling everyone she needed to speak to a legal guardian and wouldn't tell them anything, I could feel Lip's frustration mounting with every second that passed.

Just because someone is a parent or technically in charge does not by any means make them the most responsible person in the family.

Look my mom's a bipolar drug addict who split years ago, my dad's a drunk, and the cops just hauled Fiona off to jail, okay? Look I'm the only thing that passes for a responsible adult that you're gonna find. Now how's Liam?
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Lip's rant really said it all. I'm just glad he's over 18 and was able to get to see Liam and figure out the legal issues that needed to be handled.

It's sad that Frank is more trustworthy on paper than Lip. Also great for Frank that he's bonding with his new daughter Sammi, but he has completely neglected his other children. No wonder Carl ran away from him before the sweat-lodge.

Frank doesn't care about people who can't do anything for him. And you know what? His time is almost up.

Maybe Frank should think about making amends because with the way he's looking and feeling, he's gonna bite the bullet really soon. Don't take my word for it, listen to the doctor who told him his death was so imminent that the funeral arrangements should be made yesterday.

Do you feel bad for Frank?

I was completely shocked that Fiona made bail. Kudos to Carl on thinking of Mike to help them out. Anyone else out there really wish it could've been Jimmy/Steve coming back to the rescue. I know Justin Chatwin left the show, but I can't help but hold out hope!

One of the readers in the comments posted that after seeing Ian last week, perhaps he ended up developing bi-polar disorder like his mother Monica. I think that could make a lot of sense, given how all over the place Ian's behavior was.

It was strange and out of character for a kid so disciplined he snuck his way into military school. I'm interested to see how that might play out.

Can somebody tell me what the hell Sheila is doing taking up half of the episode? Nobody cares about her boyfriend and his nephews who made up names like "one eyed snake." We get it, it means penis... can we move on?

Sheila kept looking at Karen's old bed and you know she felt lonely. That's the part where I hope she can come in and help out as a guardian for the Gallagher kids.

We sure as heck all know that they could use the help right now. I wouldn't be surprised if Fiona lost custody after this incident. Then, if Frank gets killed off, who will they have?

Even if Frank doesn't get killed off that social services woman was not happy with the situation she saw. So what's it going to be?

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Downton Abbey Review: Admirable Mary

There was a lot of forward movement on Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 7 - and yet nothing felt particularly urgent, which is odd given the gravity of the situations with which some Downtown residents are dealing.

It's as if in these new times, everyone is realizing that the drama they used to approach some of life's disasters in the past is no longer necessary. They've been through a great war and lost so many and so much that a pregnancy here, and a scandalous engagement there, are hardly worth worrying over.

The new attitude is rather refreshing and it's enjoyable seeing characters through this new light.

Molesley and Baxter
Mary continues to impress. When once her reactions did tend toward the sensational, now she's pragmatic and it suits her well. For once, I'm not even shocked that suitors are piling up at he door, as she's far more of a catch now than she was when she met Matthew. He would be so proud of the woman she has become, and she wouldn't be who she is now without having loved him.

Gillingham has called off his engagement with the hope of landing Mary, and he's not giving up until she's walking down the aisle with another man -- even then he's pledged he'll likely not let go easily. Still, in the contest so far, Blake is winning in this viewer's eyes. His wit and easy banter with Mary hold up more than Gillingham's persistence.

Mary's interference was interesting in Rose's love life and came from a different angle than initially expected. She did it as much with Rose's future in mind as she did for that of Jack Ross. When Rose defiantly announced her engagement to Mary with the teenage excitement of how it would make her mother's toes curl, Mary realized Rose was probably doing it more to hurt her mum than out of love for Jack, something that would be good for neither Rose nor Jack.

Discovering that Jack truly loved Rose and had no intention of marrying her as long as their union wouldn't be accepted by social circles was as touching as was Mary's wish that times were different so that she could champion his love for her cousin.

Mary was also heavily involved in trying to keep Anna free from the likes of Mr. Green once she learned he was the man who raped her. While she respected Anna's wishes to keep the truth from Gillingham, she didn't allow that to stop her from telling him that he must do away with Green.

Before Gillingham had the chance to let Green go, however, he was killed in a lorry accident in London, which conveniently took place on a day when Bates requested the entire day to visit York. And so our minds wonder, did Bates kill Green making it look accidental or did fate have its way with the vile man? Will we ever know?

The older crowd was nothing short of amazing in many ways. Violet and Isobel were up to their old tricks and together entertained Mary's godfather, Mr. Merton. He appeared to take a fancy to Isobel and unless I have lost any ability to read television emotions, she fancies him back. He even made a horrible social faux pas by mentioning Matthew to her after forgetting she was his mother, but I don't think it mattered.

Violet's investigative skills pulled out of the workings of Edith and Rosamund that something bizarre was going on, and she practically sussed out Edith was pregnant. In the end, she agreed with Rosamund's idea to go to Switzerland to have the baby and give it up for adoption to start life fresh over Edith's choice to trust Downton tenant family the Drewe's to raise it so she could be involved with the baby. Shall we take bets the baby eventually ends up at Downton?

The Daisy/Alfred/Ivy saga has finally come to an end. With the support of Mr. Mason and Mrs. Patmore, Daisy was able to turn a shoulder to Alfred after he realized the horrible mistake he made by being blinded by Ivy and missing all that Daisy offered. She told him she loved him once, but what she had was gone and they'd be friends forever.

Neither she nor we believed that one bit, but she deserves to be a man's number one pick, not ever second best and she's finally come to that realization. If Julian Fellowes fails to deliver to us a beautiful Daisy romance before Downton closes its doors, he's going to have to answer to me.

Finally we had the beautiful friendship that seems to be blossoming between Molesley and Baxter. The two have felt out of sorts all their lives, and offer to each other and understanding and kindness they haven't received from others. With Baxter nearby, Molesley has no problem telling off Thomas Barrow and Baxter felt confident telling him to get his information elsewhere.

All of this happened during one of the more beautifully shot episodes of Downton this season. From the gorgeous walk Isobel took with Mr. Merton through town with the church and graveyard in the background, the glorious hillside where Daisy picnicked with Mr. Mason and the spectacular garden full of brilliant color where Edith and Violet talked about her future -- the green, purple and red simply came alive on the screen.

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Girls Review: A Mean, Skinny Miss Hannigan

Okay... Girls Season 3 Episode 7 was hands down the best episode of 2014. Elijah was back and all the girls were together.

There was music, choreographed dancing, drinking, fighting and Marnie being a Type A lunatic. What's not to love?

Shosh and Jessa at the beach
I'm not really sure how Marnie is dealing with living in an apartment the size of a bed - because after just one scene of her channeling her inner Martha Stewart at that gorgeous beach home, you just knew she was just dying to be somebody's housewife.

We all know she's been messed up this season. but once Marnie told the whole story about Charlie to Elijah...holy shit. Like, how does that even go down?

One minute he said he wanted to propose and the next he said he never loved her? Wow, just wow. And then Elijah says he always thought Charlie was gay, but Elijah thinks everyone's gay. He thought Hannah's Dad was gay in Girls season 1.

Can I just say how great it was to have Elijah back? Even if he entered the scene by comparing Hannah's bathing suit and no shoes in public to Spring Breakers?

It was very necessary for him to make up with Hannah considering he is one of the best characters on Girls. Also, his impression of Marnie was pretty dead on.

She's just like walking around, bossing everyone around, like a mean skinny Miss Hannigan.
Elijah [about Marnie]
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Marnie was so ridiculously Type A all weekend, trying to control every situation. I know she had this whole idea of "healing" together, but girls in their 20s are just not that organized. Sorry, we aren't trying to adhere to a vacation schedule.

Nobody wants to hang out with the person who is insistent on having everything be "a plan."

When Marnie was in the water saying she was having the best time of her life, she said it with so much deadness and phoniness in her voice I think my eyes rolled back into my head. Also you shouldn't base your life around how it will look on Instagram.

Leave that to the #RichKids of Beverly Hills.

Guys we're so disconnected. I thought this would just be a nice opportunity for us to have fun together and prove to everyone via Instagram that we could still have fun as a group.
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Marnie, I know you're having a hard time but that was a pathetic, yet sadly hilarious comment. Also, it was a close call when she mentioned Ray, but luckily Shoshanna never picked up on it or she would've gone even crazier than she did.

I think that was the best scene Shoshanna has ever had including the time she accidentally smoked crack in Girls Season 1 Episode 7.

I noticed this episode was partially written by Judd Apatow and it did have that kind of signature he has in his movies of creating huge blow up fights.

That scene in the kitchen was pretty unreal. It spoke a lot about each of the girls and each of their issues. Well... everyone except for Jessa really, who is personally my favorite character and the person I'd most want to hang out with out of the four.

The ending of the episode was pretty poignant.

Girls have this way of fighting and then not speaking about it the next day but cohesively deciding to move on together in an unspoken agreement. The way they all walked in and just started cleaning was pretty much the only way it could've gone down.

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The Real Housewives of Atlanta Review: Another Level of Housewives

It was all about "Dropping the Ball" on The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 6 Episode 15 - but who was at fault when the party went wrong?

We recap the RSVPs and rude behavior in our TV Fanatic +/- review...

Kenya, Kenya, Kenya. After her talk with NeNe Leakes at the spa did she really think an evite would be enough to smooth things over? Minus 12. If so, she was obviously wrong.


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But Kenya did say she tried to invite NeNe out for a little roller derby with the girls but Ms. Leakes wasn't returning her calls.

Roller derby actually looked like fun and plus 25 to Porsha Williams and Cynthia Bailey for actually getting out there and trying, even if they did spend half the time falling on their faces. It made Kandi and Phaedra look that much lazier for warming the bench and texting. Why bother coming at all?

Speaking of Porsha, she must have really been working on her singing. Plus 33. That was the best performance we've heard from her and Kandi looked elated to have her friend do well…well enough to earn herself a part in Kandi's musical. Fingers crossed she keeps up the hard work.

Especially since Kandi continues to have her hands full at home. Minus 50 to Mama Joyce who tried to hire someone to set Todd up with another woman and take pictures. Ugh.

I couldn't blame Todd for being ticked off and he's right. This will be a continuing problem in their marriage if Kandi doesn't put her mama in check.

It was so sad to hear Kandi cry that at least her mama won't ever leave her. But she failed to realize that Joyce also doesn't seem to care if her daughter is happy or miserable. Counseling might be a really good idea to help Kandi handle this horrible situation. Plus 27.

Back to Kenya's party. Who pulls off a masquerade charity ball and only sends out e-vites? I know it's economical but it's not very classy. Minus 15.

Kenya's Masquerade Ball
And did she leave a message for NeNe explaining her intent to honor NeNe's charity?  One moment NeNe made it sound like she knew nothing about the event and then she sounded like she knew but didn't know she was being honored.

Despite her issues with Kenya, it was great to see NeNe show up…until it all went wrong.

NeNe's speech was incredibly rude. Minus 35. If she wasn't there to help the charity then why bother coming at all? She didn't make Kenya look bad as much as she made the guests feel uncomfortable.

But what got to me was her attitude, "None of the these bitches here are on the level I'm on."

Minus 23. What level is that exactly? You're all getting a paycheck for being on the same reality TV show. I'd say your all on the same level.

Peter pitched a fit about NeNe's behavior and told her how he felt. At first I wondered if he was vying for the next open housewives spot but I suppose if Cynthia's going to take him to all of these crazy events, he's got the right to speak his mind.

Now we wait for next week, when it appears that NeNe walks away from a fight! There is a lot of snow outside my door. Perhaps hell has frozen over.

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The Walking Dead Review: Adventures in Babysitting

The rest of the gang has arrived.

While The Walking Dead Season 4 Episode 9 was all about Rick and Carl bonding, Michonne finding her way to the father/son team and pudding, The Walking Dead Season 4 Episode 10 gave viewers a glimpse at various other characters in the aftermath of the prison’s destruction.

There wasn’t much new here to explore, but it did allow for movement towards the next step in the characters’ lives. And, sure, whether there is hope amongst all the despair.

At this point, all of the “safe haven” locations have fallen (the farm, the prison, Woodbury) and with them a number of people. If those didn’t work out, what will?

I did find that the structure of the episode was unique (although, I guess not everyone gets to have a full hour to themselves) in that the timeline wasn’t linear and often certain camera shots were replicated between groups to illustrate the crossing of paths at different times. And I like that the mix-up of character partnering wasn't who we might think would normally be together.

And clearly, The Walking Dead wants us to know that when it comes to kids, they can be pretty difficult to deal with.

It’s got to be a very different experience for someone like rough and manly Daryl to suddenly be watching over/teaming up with Beth. And the same could be said for Tyreese and the girls (who frankly, I could care less about).

Luckily, Carol arrived conveniently in time to help save Mika (who couldn’t move when walkers were bearing down) and Lizzie (who remains crazy in her antics from killing bunny rabbits and suffocating covering Judith’s mouth).

Oh, right. Turns out, Judith is alive, and the whole bloody baby seat in The Walking Dead Season 4 Episode 8 was a trick for the audience. A bit disappointing that the show just didn’t stick with what the audience was supposed to believe, especially after Rick and Carl’s heartbreaking reactions to her “death.”

It will be interesting to see how Tyreese handles being with Carol, no matter how contrived the reunion was, because he still has no idea she killed his love. What was her name again? But I'm pleased Carol is back.

It is good to see Bob and Sasha bonding, and Bob trying to convince the group to make intelligent decisions. Except those two got stuck babysitting emotional Maggie. So, how did everyone on the bus become walkers? Wait, and how did Glenn get off?

I was worried Glenn would get killed off, and sometimes I feel he’s been relegated to minor character that we haven’t gotten to know much more about him... but at least he was able to regroup and storm out of the prison like a badass. Even his pairing with Tara was a nice twist in that she was playing for the opposing side before.

But I am still curious how the heck he got off the bus and on top of the broken bridge? I guess we just have to believe like he and Hershel did.

A lot of characters, despite the separation, were holding on to the hope that the others were still alive. Which is good, especially after all they've been through.

But wow does it remain frustrating watching pretty much any non-main character on this show and their levels of incompetence. You know, like the randoms at the train tracks. Did you ever fear for Tyreese getting bit? Beth? Maggie? Probably not. For the people we have no clue who they are like that baseball swinging guy? That old man telling them about a safe place down the tracks? Sure, walkers, bite away on the easy obvious prey.

Even if a newbie doesn’t last long, I’d like to feel like they’re some semblance of a character and not just someone for the walkers to eat because you can’t kill off the main characters every episode.

The same could be said for all the “good people” on the bus that Bob mentioned. It just doesn’t hold the same impact when we have no clue who they are.

That said, I hope that these smaller groups allow for some character exploration as The Walking Dead Season 4 continues. Certainly, the prospect of a new place to head towards is a also good one.

There was something eerie and haunting watching Glenn move through the prison one last time, but I’m glad the show is moving on from there.

Of course, thanks to the introduction of new characters, including actor Michael Cudlitz from Southland fame, this prospect of a new phase for the series and characters keeps that appealing notion that things are just getting started and the best is yet to come.

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Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie Wear Matching Outfits At 2014 BAFTAs

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie arrived at the 2014 BAFTA Awards wearing matching outfits how adorable!
Perhaps taking cues from their 5-year-old twins, Vivienne and Knox, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie arrived at the 2014 BAFTA Awards wearing matching suits. Couples that dress together stay together! Or something.

Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie Wear Matching Suits At The 2014 BAFTAs
Brangelina were not confirmed to appear on the 67th annual BAFTA Awards carpet, so it was a pleasant surprise not only to see them both there, but in coordinating attire!

Brad is one of the producers and stars of 12 Years A Slave, so it made sense for him to be there. However, it’s not always a guarantee that Angie will be along with him after all, they do have two huge careers and six children to juggle.

A-Listers On BAFTAs Red Carpet

BAFTAs Red Carpet 2014 Lupita Nyong’o, Angelina Jolie & More
Brad looked very dapper in his single-breasted suit and Angelina was just positively stunning in her custom-tailored menswear-inspired Saint Laurent creation. As a counterbalance to the structured suit, unbuttoning the shirt and pairing it with an untied bowtie was the perfect way to look totally feminine in something that would otherwise look better on Brad. Sky-high black heels also served to add some extra femininity to the look!

Angelina Jolie To Star In Upcoming Maleficent
Brad & Angie have not been in the news much as of late; aside from their respective movie roles (Angelina is in the upcoming and hotly-anticipated Malificent), the last time they were covered extensively was when Angie announced that she had had a double mastectomy in an op-ed she wrote for the New York Times. She underwent the procedure as a preemptive measure against the breast cancer that runs in her family, and from which her mother, Marcheline Bertrand, died at the age of 56 in 2007.

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Charlie Sheen Engaged To Porn Star Girlfriend Brett Rossi

Fourth time’s the charm? The ‘Anger Management’ actor is headed to the altar yet again after proposing to his porn star girlfriend during a romantic Hawaii vacation on Valentine’s Day weekend.
Charlie Sheen is officially a taken man… again! He proposed to his porn star girlfriend Brett Rossi in Hawaii on Feb. 15, and she said yes!


Charlie Sheen Gets Engaged To Brett Rossi
After the proposal, Charlie and Brett were flaunting their engagement love to a local photographer in Hawaii, and TMZ obtained the pics. Brett then confirmed the happy news to E! News. “Yes! We are engaged! He even was a gentleman and got down on one knee,” Brett said. “I was not expecting it at all. We had a beautiful Valentine’s day and he proposed to me early this morning after we watched the sun rise.

Brett was also happy about the rock Charlie gave her: “The ring is classic and beautiful, but I don’t have any photos to share just yet. This is the happiest moment of both our lives. He’s my best friend and my soulmate.”

Charlie hinted at the engagement a day earlier on Valentine’s Day when he tweeted:

in a moment of Kray-zee gratitude; I got my gal!! 4evurr! but I also have this! xox c #LoveMyKids #TyB http://t.co/X8TXsaSM09

Charlie Sheen (@charliesheen) February 14, 2014
Charlie Sheen's Girlfriend
Charlie and Brett first went public with their relationship in Nov. 2013, when they were photographed packing on the PDA in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

In the engagement pics, the Brett wore a Johnny Was Kensa Waist Tie Poncho, as they both posed for pictures on a Hawaii beach on Saturday February 15, 2014.  Brett’s poncho is available for purchase at: http://www.johnnywas.com/clothing/kensa-waist-tie-poncho-22726.html

Charlie Sheen’s Previous Marriages
It’s safe to say Charlie has had some experience with this sort of thing. In total, the Anger Management actor has been married three previous times.

He was married to model Donna Peele for a year in 1995, then wed to actress Denise Richards until they divorced in 2004 after two years of marriage. And he was most recently married to Brooke Mueller from 2008 to 2011.

But things are reportedly different for Charlie this time, according to TMZ, and he and Brett truly believe they’re meant for each other. We wish them the best!

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Game Of Thrones Season 4: Daenerys Rules In New Trailer

Watch the latest look at the upcoming fourth season of HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones!’
All good things come in threes, including Game of Thrones teasers! First came the Season 4 teaser trailer during the Golden Globes, followed by the epic 15-minute preview and now, HBO has delivered a third sneak peek of the upcoming season, premiering April 6.

The new footage gives fans a closer look at the Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) drama to come, even if it carefully avoids revealing exactly what that is. Tyrion’s unwilling bride Sansa (Sophie Turner) also looks pretty distressed, though she is still reeling from the deaths of her mother and brother so that’s understandable.

Arya (Maisie Williams), meanwhile, is more determined than ever to see her enemies brought to justice and by justice, I mean death.

Daenerys Does What Queens Do She Rules
The network teased us, as it often does, with a Vine leading up to the full premiere. This time around, the Vine focused on Daenerys (Emilia Clarke), which is funny, because the Khaleesi is one of the least active characters in the second half of George R.R. Martin‘s A Storm of Swords, upon which Season 4 is based.

But hey, at least it was a very pretty Vine!

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Good Luck Charlie: Teddy Says Goodbye On Emotional Series Finale

Did ‘Good Luck Charlie’ get the ending it deserved? Find out what happened to Teddy and the rest of the Duncans, then drop a comment with your review.
After four seasons, 100 episodes and countless video diaries, Disney Channel’s Good Luck Charlie ended its successful run Feb. 16 with a two-hour series finale. It was an evening of tearful goodbyes, surprising reunions and, of course, plenty of laughs.

‘Good Luck Charlie’ Series Finale Teddy Says Goodbye
Along with fans having to say goodbye to their favorite sitcom, the Duncan family also prepared to say goodbye to Teddy (Bridgit Mendler) as she heads off to college. Her going away party set the stage for the series’ two-part finale, and the guest list was one for the record books.

Even Teddy’s no-good ex-boyfriend Spencer (Shane Harper) dropped by for the festivities, and after his heartwarming performance with Teddy they teamed up for a sweet rendition of Elton John‘s “Your Song” I’m almost ready to forgive him for all the horrible things he did to her. (I said almost.)

The Duncans’ Happy Endings: New Jobs & More
Of course, the episode wasn’t all about Teddy. Fans found out what was in store for each of the Duncans, and like the theme song suggests, everything is going to turn out all right:

1. Amy (Leigh-Allyn Baker) scored a new job as the female co-host of Good Morning, Denver.

2. Bob (Eric Allan Kramer) convinced PJ (Jason Dolley) to join him in the bug business.

3. Gabe (Bradley Steven Perry) finally ended his age-old feud with the Duncans’ crazy neighbor, Mrs. Dabney.

Source: Hollywoodlife
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The Walking Dead Recap: How The Other Half Lived (Or Died)

Those of you who complained that last week’s midseason premiere was a major, non-violent snooze are in luck. ‘Inmates’ revealed the fates of literally every other major character, and even added some shock value by introducing some familiar (and unfamiliar) faces!
It was Walkers galore on the Feb. 16 installment of The Walking Dead, as fans learned what happened to a newly Debbie-Downer Daryl (Norman Reedus), babysitter-for-hire Tyreese (Chad Coleman), and even the permanently screwed Glenn (Steven Yeun). Don’t read on if you don’t want to know who lived (and died) on Walking Dead.


‘The Walking Dead’ Judith Is Alive & Carol Is Back
Let’s briefly start this recap on a negative note, because I’m like that Andrew Lincoln didn’t appear once in this episode, and if suffered because of it. Last week we (briefly) had to consider the possibility of a world without Rick, and I truly hope we never have to actually see what that world looks like. I know the man gets a bad rap mostly because he talks to Ghost-Lori and says the word “Cahhhh-ruuuhl” like he’s a British man attempting a southern accent but Lincoln’s sweaty, mesmerizing, PTSD-ridden performance grounds the show in some weird sort of reality which allows the other characters to have a little bit more fun with their less intense material. No one can convey suffering on this show quite like Lincoln (though Danai Gurira and Chandler Riggs also absent come close), so I had a bit of a tough time garnering an emotional connection to this week’s plot.

But hey, let’s move on, because something truly wonderful happened tonight Carol (the great Melissa McBride) made her first appearance in months when she found Tyreese’s group, which also included Mika “Walker-sympathizer” Samuels, Lizzie “bats–t bananagrams insane” Samuels, and wait for it BABY JUDITH! BABY JUDITH IS ALIVE! I’m guessing that the crazy amounts of blood on her carseat came from Tyreese’s arm (an injury methinks he is downplaying), but either way, she’s alive until crazy Lizzie decides to strangle her to death.

Of course, Carol could be in trouble too Tyreese still has no idea that she murdered his ex-girlfriend, and she lied through her teeth when asked about her very convenient reappearance. This being a television show Carol’s deeds cannot go unpunished forever especially since Lizzie probably knows about them so I’d expect some major drama down that road in the future.

All of the weirdness in this group, coupled with the fact that Judith won’t stop crying, helped me come to my ultimate conclusion that of all of the four survivor groups (five if you count Michonne, Rick, and Carl), Tyreese, Carol, and their merry band of murderous children are the most f–ked at the moment; and also win the award for survivor group I’d least want to hang out with. Seriously, something is not right with those kids, and it’s only a matter of time before Lizzie violently murders someone. But where do all of the other survivors land on the “seriously f–ked spectrum?” Let’s move on and find out!

‘The Walking Dead’ Abraham, meet Glenn & Tara. Glenn & Tara; Abraham.
At first glance I thought that Glenn who did not leave the prison on the ill-fated bus (more on that in a second) had it the worst, but a last-minute rescue from the comics’ staple Sgt. Abraham Ford (Michael Cudlitz, who was phenomenal on Southland) shot Glenn and Tara (Alanna Masterson) straight to the top of the Walking Dead winners’ list this week. Congrats, you crazy kids!

Of course, if there’s one thing we’ve learned on this show it’s to never trust a newbie, especially a newbie with a big gun. But riding around in a tank with Abraham and his tough-looking friends is a lot better than the still-weakened Glenn relying only on the depressed, self-hating Tara whose Governor-lovin’ sister likely died in the attack to get him through. (How many people cried when Tara mentioned the death of “that old man” and Glenn replied, “Hershel? Was his name Hershel?” No? Only me?)

We don’t know where Abraham is taking them, but methinks it may be where Tyreese, Carol and co. are also headed to that “Terminus” utopia where those who arrive, survive. (Spoiler alert: This will not be the case.)

Maggie (Lauren Cohan), Sasha (Sonequa Martin-Green), and Bob (Larry Gilliard Jr./D’Angelo Barksdale) ran into the woods just like Tyreese and his gang (seriously, why did no one else but Michonne, Rick, and Carl hit up the significantly safer suburbia?!), but they’re slightly less f–ked than the other group because they’re all able-bodied, experienced fighters. Nothing really happened with these three outside of the seriously despondent Maggie finding the remains of “Glenn’s” bus and braining the crap out of all of the unfortunate former “prisoners” inside of it, but we know what their mission is to find out what happened to Glenn. (Interestingly, Maggie didn’t really seem to care about her little sister. Also interestingly, Sasha and Bob were totally flirting, right?)

Which leads me to the top of the “worst” list. Normally I would never put my boo Daryl and his beautiful, beautiful arms at the top of this list, but boy is he a buzzkill after losing all of his friends. I honestly feel bad for Beth (Emily Kinney) for having to hang out with him.

The show opened with a beautiful sequence of Beth narrating a journal entry she had written back in the early prison days words full of hope and promise as death and destruction rained down upon them in (of course) the woods.

“I’ve been starting to get afraid that it’s easier just to be afraid,” past-Beth reads, as she and Daryl run from the Walkers in present day. “But this morning, Daddy said something. ‘If you don’t have hope, what’s the point of living?’ You should write down wishes so that they come true. We can live here. We can live here for the rest of our lives.”

Of course it’s tragic hearing echoes from the past about Beth’s now-demolished hope for a happy life, but she actually seemed to be in better post-attack shape than Daryl, who has already given up on the thought of anyone else from the Grimes Gang making it out alive. Beth wanted to go out and “track” for other survivors, but Daryl quickly dashed her youthful hopes and dreams when he said, “Faith hasn’t done s–t for us. Sure as hell didn’t do nothin’ for your father.”

Seriously?! Low blow, Daryl. Just like the rest of the survivors, Beth and Daryl eventually found a bunch of prison randoms and were forced to brain them, and this made the 18-year-old Beth break down in tears. Daryl saw her tears, and decided to walk away all Dixon-like without a hug or a single word of encouragement in response. So basically, Daryl and Beth are wandering around in a forest of misery, with no goals or hope for survival in sight. Let’s hope they run into one or two of the other guys soon, because I am not into this sad, broody Daryl. (Just give him a baby to hold and all will be forgiven.)

Source: Hollywoodlife
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Kim Kardashian & Kanye West: Inside Their Shocking Proposal

Kanye manages to pull off the most perfect engagement on the Feb. 16 episode of ‘KUWTK,’ and it’s so amazing to see Kim’s entire family there for the big moment! But will her stomach bug ruin the entire night?
Kim Kardashian is about to be in for the surprise of her life on Keeping Up With The Kardashians! The reality star has no idea that Kanye West is about to pop the question in front of all of her family and friends at the AT&T stadium in San Francisco for her birthday!


Kim Kardashian Breaks Down Crying When Kanye West Proposes
The reality star gets the ultimate fairy tale engagement and we are so happy for her. Kanye flies in all of Kim’s family so that they can watch her say yes to the man of her dreams!

The entire family is hiding in the dugout and little do they know, except for Kris Jenner, that Kanye is going to propose! In front of a massive orchestra, roman candles, and a billboard saying: “Marry Me,” Kanye gets down on one knee. It was so sweet seeing Kim being so surprised and even crying when Kanye asked her the ultimate question. We are so happy for Kim and can’t wait for their 0ver-the-top Paris wedding this spring!

Just a few hours before Kim’s big engagement she gets sick! You would have no idea but she texts Khloe Kardashian and tells her that she’s been throwing up all day long!

Luckily she makes it to the stadium for the big proposal, we bet she’s happy she didn’t miss that!

Scott Disick Misses Kim’s Engagment
The saddest part about the episode was that Scott Disick couldn’t attend. He actually had to be by his mother, Bonnie Disick’s, side because she was dying. She actually died shortly after the episode aired, and his father died a few months later. We feel so sorry for Scott and our thoughts are with him.

Above all, the engagement was beautiful and we can’t wait to see Kim’s wedding!

Source: Hollywoodlife
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Looking: Jonathan Groff Recalls Filming His Hottest Sex Scene Ever

Patrick and Richie’s latest bedding was one for the ages! Find out what Jonathan had to say about the behind-the-scenes awkwardness.
Looking fans have enjoyed watching Patrick (Jonathan Groff) and Richie (Raúl Castillo) explore their relationship during the HBO series’ first season, and the word “explore” was never more appropriate than on the show’s Feb. 16 episode. Was it a hot scene? Yes. Was it also an awkward scene? Most definitely.

“You can’t lie in those scenes,” Jonathan recently told E! Online at the Savannah College Art and Design’s aTVfest. “You can’t fake those scenes.”

‘Looking’ Sex Scene Patrick & Richie’s Latest Romp
Jonathan is, of course, referring to one of the episode’s first scenes, which found Patrick back in bed with Richie after deciding there was no way he could go to work and leave his boyfriend all alone. Things escalated quickly, with Richie going downtown clever camerawork, by the way and bringing Patrick to, shall we say, climax? (Wait, that actually wasn’t a euphemism. He climaxed.)

Anyway, Patrick dropped a lot of f-bombs and c-bombs not that c-bomb, the other one before eventually completing his mission. Patrick and Richie later had a discussion about spitting vs. swallowing, but after what we’d just witnessed, we were barely paying attention to what they said afterwards.

While Jonathan is no stranger to simulating sex acts he co-starred opposite Lea Michele in the racy Broadway musical Spring Awakening, for starters it must have been super-awkward to film, especially with director Reed Morano literally in bed with him and Raul.

“We were in bed, and there she was in bed, capturing what was happening,” Jonathan explained. “She said, ‘This is the hottest sex scene I’ve ever experienced shooting.’”

Somehow, that doesn’t surprise us.

Source: Hollywoodlife
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Scott Disick Asks Fans To Pray For His Mom In Sweet Last Look At Her Life

Kanye West’s lavish proposal to Kim Kardashian was finally revealed on the Feb. 16 episode of ‘KUWTK.’ But the episode ended on a bittersweet note as Scott and the Kardashians paid tribute to his beloved mother, Bonnie Disick, who passed away on Oct. 28.
Scott Disick was heartbroken when his mother, Bonnie Disick, died at the age of 63 after a long illness. On the Feb. 16 episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, we got a look at an emotional Scott, who was by his mother’s side at the hospital in New York in the days leading up to her death. In the show’s final moments, Scott remembered his mom in a touching tribute, and asked viewers for their support in coping with his devastating loss.

Scott Disick’s Mom’s Death Scott Asks Fans To Pray For Bonnie Disick On ‘KUWTK’
Even though tonight’s episode centered around Kim Kardashian‘s fairytale proposal from Kanye West, there was a strong undercurrent of sadness running through the episode as Scott, Kourtney Kardashian and the rest of their families realized they would soon have to say goodbye to Scott’s mom.

After spending several heartbreaking days with his parents in New York and missing Kimye’s engagement celebration, Scott surprised Kourtney by flying back to LA to take in a Kanye concert with the whole Kardashian clan. Even though Scott said he was doing fine, he appeared visibly distraught during the show.

The final moments of this week’s episode of KUWTK revealed that Bonnie passed shortly after the concert. ”Bonnie Disick died the day after Kanye West’s concert in Las Vegas. Scott and Kourtney were by her side,” a tribute to Bonnie read. So heartbreaking!

Scott Disick: A Sweet Last Look At His Mother’s Life
The episode also showed footage of Bonnie as the doting grandmother played with Scott and Kourney’s adorable son Mason.

“I’m going to stay here and play with Mason,” Bonnie tells Kourtney while holding her grandson in her arms in the heart-wrenching clip. The episode showed one final image of Bonnie smiling, before closing on the words: “Scott asks that you remember his mother in your prayers.”

Poor Scott! We can’t imagine what he must be going through, especially since he also lost his father in January, just three months after his mother’s death.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Scott and his family as he continues to grieve the loss of his parents.

Source: Hollywoodlife
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News: Titanfall beta now open to all Xbox One users, PC to follow

The Titanfall beta is now available to all Xbox One users, Microsoft has announced. The beta had previously required a code to access.

To download the beta, simply look for it in the 'New Game Demos' section of the Xbox One Games Store. Can't see it yet? Microsoft warns that it may take some time for the demo to appear to some users but "rest assured everyone will see it soon".

The PC beta will also be opened up to everybody, possibly as early as today.

In addition, the beta has been extended by "at least a day" to make up for the server downtime experienced following Friday's launch. The beta had been due to end this Tuesday, February 18.

Heading online to try it out? For some hints and tips on how to dominate the opposing team in the beta, head through here.

Titanfall launches on Xbox One and PC on March 14, and on Xbox 360 on March 28.

Source: Videogamer
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Sharknado 2 Cast: Who's In?!?

A handful of well-known names are willing to brave the waters of Sharknado 2: The Second One.

After the original nearly broke Twitter, Syfy quickly announced a sequel, with stars Ian Zierling and Tara Reid signing back on last month.

So, who will be joining these two in their next fight against some really angry animals and their affiliated ecological nightmare?

Sharknado Poster
Vivvica A. Fox will portray Fin’s old high school friend, Skye.
Mark McGrath will play Fin’s brother-in-law.
Kelly Osbourne will be a flight attendant.
Andy Dick will act as a police officer.
Judah Friedlander is set to play Brian.
Judd Hirsch is on board as a the taxi driver.

Production gets underway next week!!!

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American Idol Review: Hello, Top 30!

It's another round of solo singing on Hollywood week on American Idol. By the end of this week, the judges will have narrowed down our contestant field from 70 to the Top 30 for 2014.

The talent this year has been greater than in years past, but this is the point in the competition when things start getting tough for viewers at home. By now we've started getting to know some of these faces and over half of them won't be sticking around.

For some, there's always next year. But for many, this is the end of the road.

Who'll be staying to sing another day and who'll go home? Let's find out now...

American Idol Hollywood or Home Week
Before the singing begins, Harry Connick Jr. addresses the crowd to give them one of his pet peeves. He doesn't want to hear the contestants whine before they perform. In fact, he never wants to hear how they feel at all. He came to hear them perform and saying "I don't feel well" just tells the judges how they're supposed to feel about the contestants.

"Just suck it up and sing." PREACH, Harry.

Emily Piriz auditioned in Atlanta and this is one of the few times we're seeing her. She played piano in her final solo performance and wowed the judges. She has a really nice voice and definitely star quality. She could hit up the Sara Barielles-lane and go pretty far. She makes the walk into the judges' chambers and Jennifer fakes her out making her think she's not staying around. But she is!

The first guy to go before the judges is Spencer Lloyd. He's been a favorite since his audition in Texas. He sang an original song during his second solo round that didn't leave the judges with a great impression. The lyrics were pretty dumb, actually, and didn't, according to the judges "showcase him in the best way." With Spencer on the verge of tears, Jennifer tells him he's sticking around.

Another original song singer, Jillian Jensen, chose to do a song of her own to show that she can have longevity in the industry. She sort of chews on the lyrics a little bit, but it's better than Spencer's. Jillian has a great artist look about her. Harry starts talking about what they're looking for and how sometimes the judges don't agree and Jillian starts to cry and then Harry says she's in.

Madelyn Patterson auditioned in Austin and she's a crier. She's a tiny girl with a big, big voice. There's a little church in there, too. Keith tells her that she's had great performances over the course of the competition, but she's going home.

Michael Simeon, Lebryant Crew, and Sabrina Lentini​ also hear that they're not making it to the Top 30.

George Lovett, who auditioned in Atlanta, pulled out all the stops during his final solo audition and got a standing ovation from Keith and Jennifer. J.Lo doesn't take her time telling him that he's in the Top 30.

Sam Woolf took a risk on his second audition and sang an original song he wrote when his mom moved away. While most of the original songs showed a lack of originality, Sam's didn't. His was from the heart and moved the judges. Jennifer tells him this was the most intense week like he didn't just live it. Then she tells him that he really could be the next American Idol and he's staying.

Keri Lynn Roche chose an Etta James number for her final solo audition. She's an awkward chicken kind of performer, but she has a great voice and a great look. Keith tells her that there's been an amazing level of talent this year, but they only have 15 spaces available and none of them are hers.

Up next, 16-year-old Malaya Watson heads off to meet the judges. She was in a group with a crazy person during group week and chose Fantasia's winner's song for her solo audition. It got off to such a bad start Harry made her go back and start over. And then she nailed it. She got a standing ovation from Jennifer. When she walked into the room, Harry said her name wrong and she quickly corrected him. Then he said "I'm glad you corrected me because that name has star potential." And she's in the Top 30.

Another Detroit auditioner, Maurice Townsend, heads in next. He sang Miley Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball" during his solo audition. It's hard to hear anyone other than Miley sing this song and he pretties it up a little too much for my taste. It's an odd choice that Harry calls smart because of the arc into the chorus. Keith says that he's a good singer, but there's an undefinable thing that contestants have to have as well. He doesn't have it, apparently, but they want to see him in the Top 30. At 26 years old, he might be the oldest contestant this year and suffer from Elise Testone-syndrome.

Bria Anai Johnson speed walks her way to the judges. She's a bundle of nerves, but on the stage, she was in the groove with "This Is A Man's World." Jennifer tells her she made it into the Top 30 and she runs out of the room to fake out her mom!

During group rounds, Jessica Meuse​ found herself in the center of some drama. She sang a Beyonce number which isn't her speed at all because that's the only group that would have her. During her solo auditions, she sings an original number called "Done" which she says is "about an idiot." She's a singer-songwriter and that's what she wants to showcase. There's a Bonnie Raitt-Stevie Nicks vibe to her voice, but with way too much edge.

Jesse Roach never thought she'd be seeking a career in music. She chooses "Wide Open Spaces" for her solo auditions and it's a little lackluster, probably because she forgot her lyrics.

The two go into the judges room together to learn their fates. It was too close for the judges to call the day before, so the girls are going to have to sing again. Right now. Jessica Meuse goes first with "Simple Man." She's got a weird rasp in her voice that isn't bad but definitely different. Jesse Roach sings "Do Ya." Her voice is the clearer of the two, but she's kind of boring.

They send Jessica through.

Dexter Roberts walks into the judges room "scared to death." Keith says people in the competition can't be phony, "all hat no cattle." Dexter gets into the elevator and cries and lets out a scream when he gets back into the holding room. He's in the Top 30. That was a good choice.

Former airline worker Emmanuel Zidor​ "literally left his blood on the floor" during his second solo round. (He's also wearing the same shirt. Maybe it's a lucky shirt.) I really like his voice, but I don't necessarily like him. He breaks into an ugly cry in the judges' chambers and has J.Lo in tears. And it's through those tears that she tells him she'll be bringing him a pair of shoes next time she sees him. He's in the Top 30.

MK Nobilette is sitting in the room with the judges talking about how hard it is to see people going home when they've all gotten so close and they all want the same things. MK had a rough group round performance, but was back in her lane for her solo audition. There's something really intriguing about her and her voice. Really intriguing. She makes it to the Top 30.

Kristen O'Connor is a nurse who decided she wanted to be a singer. She chose "Unconditionally" by Katy Perry for her final performance. She's pretty, her voice is great, but she's a little dime-a-dozen, sort of reminiscent of Pia Toscano. She acknowledged that she didn't get any sleep the night before her final performance, breaking Harry's rule, and J.Lo said that's what this industry is all about and those who make it are those who just keep going. (J.Lo has a notoriously crazy high work ethic, in case you haven't heard.) They put her into the Top 30.

15-year-old Jordan Brisbane still believes he has what it takes to shut American Idol down. He sings "Halo" during his final solo audition. This boy has a big, big voice. It's his birthday, so he's finally 16. He's been singing for a decade and Keith says the hard part of their day is having to say "no" to people. Jordan hasn't heard a lot of no in his life because he's so young. He's not hearing it that day, either. Happy birthday, Jordan!

Casey McQuillen​ gets a no. So does Nica Nashae​.

Leah Guerrero and Andrina Brogden are asked to go up to see the judges together. Leah has a really cool voice. Really cool. Andrina has a whole package going. This is kind of a tough decision between these two. Leah doesn't make it. Andrina does. Harry tells Leah she's really talented and not to quit.

When the two walk back into the room with the rest of the contestants, no one can cheer for Andrina who wants to be happy and deserves to be happy because Leah is so sad. Not a fan of the 2 by 2, Idol.

Malcolm Allen sang "I'm Goin' Down" for his final solo audition. Hopefully it's not a premonition and he's just going up, up, up! He has a great voice! Harry says they're trying to find the top talent and then says he's made it through.

Salt Lake City contestant Alex Preston makes interesting and unconventional song choices and so far, that's served him well. He does it again and walks into the judges' chamber with his guitar. Alex is a multi-instrument musician with a style completely his own. Keith says he's glad Alex has made it this far, but they can't take everybody. But they're taking Alex!!

The judges call CJ Harris and Casey Thrasher back at the same time. The two have become friends over their journey on Idol, and now it seems it will be the end of the road for one of them. Casey sang "Amazed" during his solo audition and CJ played guitar on a Sam Cooke number. Based on those two performance clips alone, CJ stays.

Harry says that this, their similarities, make this decision incredibly hard. He needs them to sing again on the spot. CJ jumps up first and sings without his guitar for only the second time in the competition. He's jazzy and Bluesy and I like him.

Casey clears his throat and jumps into a fun little number that makes CJ look worried. The judges don't take long at all to deliberate before telling Casey that...

To be continued. DRAT! Cliffhanger!

So far, the following contestants have made it into the Top 30, and we'll round out the rest of the list tomorrow night. Live performances will begin next week.

GIRLS:
Emily Piriz
Jillian Jensen
Malaya Watson
Bria Anai Johnson
Jessica Meuse
MK Nobilette
Kristin O'Connor
Andrina Brogden

GUYS:
Spencer Lloyd
George Lovett
Sam Woolf
Maurice Townsend
Dexter Roberts
Jordan Brisbane
Emmanuel Zidor
Malcolm Allen
Alex Preston

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Liam Hemsworth: Why He Doesn't Want To Date Nina Dobrev

Liam and Nina were spotted packing on the PDA during a Feb. 7 date in Atlanta, but apparently their relationship is purely physical. Liam enjoys hooking up with Nina but he doesn’t want to seriously date her, a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY.
Liam Hemsworth and Nina Dobrev reportedly shared some very “sensual kisses” while on a date in Atlanta, but the Hunger Games star is not interested in settling down with her or anyone else for that matter! “Liam isn’t looking for anything more then hooking up with girls,” a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY.

Liam Hemsworth & Nina Dobrev Dating Rumors Why He Doesn’t Want To Date Her
Liam, 24, and Nina, 25, certainly seemed to be hitting it off on their date in Atlanta, but don’t start ringing the wedding bells just yet.

“This is nothing really to get excited about. They both are in Atlanta for filming, which has made things easy for them to get together and hang out,” a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY. “They are definitely very flirty with each other but Liam isn’t looking for anything more then hooking up with girls.”

But that doesn’t mean that Liam doesn’t want to have his fun with Nina!

“He doesn’t want to get serious, and Nina would be just another notch in the belt rather than a budding relationship,” the source reveals. “A romance between the two is premature, but a hookup from time to time is definitely more likely.”

We hope Nina is on the same page as Liam, because otherwise it sounds like she’s headed for heartache!

Miley Cyrus ‘Hurt’ By Nina Dobrev & Liam Hemsworth Relationship
We know one person who will be thrilled to hear that Liam isn’t seriously interested in Nina. Liam’s ex-fiance Miley Cyrus, 21, was pretty jealous when she heard about the pair’s make out session in Atlanta.

“When she heard about Liam and Nina of course she was upset,” a source told HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY. ”She hasn’t spoken to him in a while and she tries not to think about him with other girls but she heard about it and it hurt. She’s just trying to move on though, and not obsess.”

Poor Miley! We totally understand why it’s hard for her to see Liam moving on, but at least now she knows he doesn’t think Nina is girlfriend material.

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Bruce Jenner Feels He Can Finally Be A Woman After Kris Jenner Split

Bruce Jenner is well aware of the impact that his potential sex change could have on his family, but now that he’s officially separated from Kris Jenner, he’s ready to live life on his own terms, a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY.
Bruce Jenner is eager to move forward with his life as a woman. The major life change would have been impossible while the former Olympian was living with his wife, Kris Jenner, but now that he’s single he wants to “be as close to a woman as possible,” a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY.

Bruce Jenner On Kris Jenner Split: He Can Finally Become A Woman After Break Up
Bruce has already taken several steps to become more physically feminine including undergoing a procedure to have his Adam’s apple shaved down and he’s not about to stop there.

“Bruce looks back at his past fondly, but he is doing what he is doing with his facial surgeries and other changes because he is interested in his future,” a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY. “And that future is to be as close to a woman as possible. It’s embarrassing to the family, he knows that, but he has to live his life, not Kris’s life anymore.”

We totally support Bruce’s decision either way, and we hope his family will too no matter how hard it may be.

Bruce Jenner’s Daughters ‘Very Confused’ By His Physical Transformation
Bruce shocked the world when he was photographed leaving The Beverly Hills Surgical Center after a reported laryngeal shave on Jan. 19, but no one is more “confused” about his transformation than his daughters, Kylie Jenner and Kendall Jenner, according to a report from Radar Online.

“Kylie and Kendall just don’t know what to think. It’s extremely confusing for them to grasp,” a source told Radar.

“The ridicule aimed at Bruce’s looks on social media has also taken a toll on Kendall and Kylie,” the source added. “Kendall continues to spend time with her dad, while Kylie hasn’t been hanging out as much with Bruce, unless it’s for filming.”

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Khloe Kardashian: The Real Reason She Doesn't Want To Date The Game

Fool me twice, shame on me! After Khloe’s ex Lamar Odom reportedly cheated on her with multiple women, the reality star wants to be certain that the next man she dates is 100 percent loyal. That’s why she has her doubts about The Game and his ‘cheating past,’ a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY.
Khloe Kardashian has amazing chemistry with The Game, but the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star is not so sure she can trust the smooth-talking rapper especially since she knows he stepped out on his ex-girlfriend, a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY.


Are Khloe Kardashian & The Game Dating? Why She Doesn’t Want A Relationship
Khloe is being super cautious about who she dates next and we don’t blame her, after everything Lamar Odom put her through!

“She knows Game too well and his history with cheating on his ex,” a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY. “That’s not cool for her. She’s apprehensive about starting anything with anybody, let alone a dude that already has a cheating past.”

For now, Khloe is just enjoying spending time with The Game, but it sounds like he will have to earn her trust if he wants to take things to the next level.

“She and Game are real tight and good friends and she’s not judging him for what happened with him and his ex,” the source adds. “That’s just something that’s always going to be in the back of her mind if that conversation ever took place.”

Khloe Kardashian Goes On Nightclub Date With The Game
As we previously reported, Khloe and The Game were spotted grinding and dancing together at Tru Hollywood nightclub on Feb. 7, only adding fuel to the fire that these two are an item.

In a series of Instagram pics Khloe posted, the reality star and her mom, Kris Jenner, her brother-in-law, Scott Disick, and her BFF Malika Haqq can be seen smiling and laughing with The Game, so it looks like the rapper has the approval of those closest to Khloe!

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Karrueche Tran: Inside Her Romantic Valentine's Day Plan For Chris Brown

Spending Valentine’s Day in rehab is about as far from romantic as it gets. But we’ve learned that, in spite of his somber surroundings, Chris will still be feeling the love on Cupid’s big day and it’s all thanks to his loving girlfriend, Karrueche!
Chris Brown may be confined to rehab but that doesn’t mean he won’t be celebrating Valentine’s Day! His girlfriend, Karrueche Tran, has cooked up a sweet and delicious plan to make sure that he’ll still enjoy the romantic holiday, a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY.


Karrueche Tran & Chris Brown On Valentine’s Day: Her Plans For Him In Rehab
What a great girlfriend! We know how devoted Karrueche is to Chris, so we weren’t at all surprised that she’s putting him first on Feb. 14, and making sure he has a romantic day and night in rehab.

“Karrueche’s definitely going to see him and spend the day with him at rehab,” a source reveals EXCLUSIVELY to HollywoodLife.com. “She wouldn’t miss it for the world. They both want to be with each other and they will, they just want it to be under different circumstances, that’s all.”

Not only will Karrueche be with her boo on the big day, but she’ll also be bringing him some super sweet homemade gifts.

“Food. She wants her babe to eat. He’s not much of an eater, he never really has been. But she’s going to make him some homemade cabbage and shrimp biscuits,” the source reveals. “Kae can get down in the kitchen and she’s going to whip him up something and take it to him.”

Karrueche Tran Planning Post-Rehab Party For Chris Brown
A Valentine’s celebration isn’t the only party Karrueche is planning! When Chris is released from his 90-day stint of anger management treatment on Feb. 20, he will be welcomed home by a group of all his nearest and dearest.

Our source reveals that Karrueche and Chris’s mom, Joyce Hawkins, are coordinating a low-key celebration.

So what’s on the agenda for Chris’ welcome home party? “Nothing too outrageous. We just want to welcome him back. We’ll order some food, break out the Xbox 360, play some music and just all be together,” the source revealed.

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American Idol Recap: Top 17 Out Of 30 Semifinalists Are Revealed

The moment we’ve been waiting for has finally arrived on the Feb. 12 episode of ‘American Idol.’ The top 17 (out of 30) contestants that will make it through to the live semifinals have been revealed!
On the Feb. 12 episode of American Idol, we learn 17 of the top 30 contestants who will battle it out for the title! See below for who made it to the live semifinals and to read all about the special kinds of torture that Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick Jr. and Keith Urban have been inflicting on these innocent young kids this week!

‘American Idol’ Recap: Feb. 12 Highlights Semifinalists Revealed
While we don’t see full performances from our Top 30, we do see each of them sit down in a director’s chair facing the judges head-on in what looks the most stressful job interview on earth. It’s nice of the judges to take the time to speak with each hopeful individually, but we genuinely can’t imagine a more nightmarish scenario. At least when the judges keep it short and sweet, you know that the contestant has been cut; it’s when they tease them, slow down their speech, hedge, and cut to commercial that we know they’ve really made it. See: Spencer Lloyd.

We saw a number of contestants get cut because of their phenomenally bad decision to go with an original song. You guys. Don’t you know to give the people what they want? More covers of Adele! More covers of “Royals!” Males singing songs from female artists, like Maurice Townsend singing Miley Cyrus‘s “Wrecking Ball!” Females singing songs from male artists, like Austin Wolfe singing “Radioactive!”

But we digress.

The episode was fairly straightforward and progressed by rote, right up until Jessica Meuse and Jesse Roach were forced into an impromptu a capella sing-off for the judges; they were told that they were quite similar and that there could be only one. In the battle of Jess v. Jess, it went to Meuse.

Because the judges love to torture people, they had Leah Guerrero and Andrina Brogden interview together. Without even being given a chance to sing off against each other, the judges cut Leah. We’re not too sure why they would have made the choice to have them in the room together! It seemed super cruel.

American Idol ended on a cliffhanger with CJ Harris and Casey Thrasher sitting in front of the judges together. Given the opportunity to sing off against each other for a spot, they delivered some powerful off-the-cuff performances. We wonder who will make it! Our money’s on CJ we’re just not sure about the hype surrounding Casey!

Female ‘American Idol’ Semifinalists 8 Out Of 15
1. Emily Piriz
2. Jillian Jensen
3. Malaya Watson
4. Bria Anai Johnson
5. Jessica Meuse
6. Emkay Noubilette
7. Kristen O’Connor
8. Andrina Brogden

Male ‘American Idol’ Semifinalists 9 Out Of 15
1. Spencer Lloyd
2. George Lovett
3. Sam Woolf
4. Maurice Townsend
5.  Dexter Roberts
6. Emmanuel Zidor
7. Jordan Brisbane
8. Malcolm Allen
9. Alex Preston

And that’s all she wrote! Tomorrow night, American Idol will round out the list of 30 contestants going to the semifinals.

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News: God of War & Sly Cooper collections dated for PS Vita

The Sly Trilogy to be released April 16, followed by The God of War Collection on May 8.

The God of War Collection and The Sly Trilogy, each offering enhanced versions of PS2 classics for PS3 gamers, will be heading to PS Vita starting in April, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has announced.

April 16 sees the release of The Sly Trilogy featuring remastered and optimised versions of PS2 games Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus, Sly 2: Band of Thieves and Sly 3: Honour Among Thieves.

Around three weeks later on May 8 comes The God of War Collection, bundling together remastered versions of PS2 classics God of War and God of War 2. The games also boast Trophy support, plus Touchscreen and dual analogue controls.

Both collections will be released at retail and the PS Store. Pricing will be confirmed closer to launch.

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News: Far Cry: The Wild Expedition pushed back a week

Far Cry: The Wild Expedition, a compilation pack containing copies of Far Cry Classic, Far Cry 2, Far Cry 3 and Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, has seen a one week delay, Ubisoft has confirmed.

The game now won't release in the UK until next Friday, February 21. It had previously been due to release this Friday, February 14.

Far Cry: The Wild Expedition offers a "great opportunity to discover or re-discover all the main Far Cry opuses that have left an indelible mark in the video-games landscape," says Ubisoft, "from the innovations of the original game to the retro-futuristic mayhem of Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon."

A reason for the game's delay has not been provided.

Still, if all you're after is the previously unreleased Far Cry Classic, you're still in luck. The console revamp is available to download today on Xbox 360 and tomorrow, February 12, on PlayStation 3 for £7.99.

Far Cry: The Wild Expedition is expected to cost £29.99 on console and £24.99 on PC.

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News: Wonder Woman, The Flash, Solomon Grundy, SHAZAM! And Zatanna come to LBP

Only the DC Comics Premium Level Pack still to come.

The final DC Comics LittleBigPlanet character pack will be released later this week, offering Wonder Woman, The Flash, Solomon Grundy, SHAZAM! and Zatanna.

Each character will be available individually or as part of the DC Comics Season Pass, which includes 23 characters, the PS3 Level Pack and the upcoming DC Comics Premium Level Pack.

The 23rd character will be revealed soon along with the PS Vita specific level pack, details of which will be released soon.

The season pass is priced £19.99.

News: Titanfall beta news due today but pre-order customers not guaranteed access

Respawn will announce more details on the Titanfall beta today, studio head Vince Zampella has revealed - but even if you've already pre-ordered, don't assume you'll be guaranteed a place.

Zampella teased fans with news last night, tweeting: "Good progress. Should be beta news tomorrow. There will be signups. So close!"

However, while it sounds as if beta access will be granted to a selection of those who register, Zampella's later comments reveal that pre-order customers aren't guaranteed a spot.

"Unfortunately no," Zampella said replying to a fan asking whether all pre-order customers would be offered access. "We tried but just couldn't do it."

And while access isn't expected to be particularly limited, Zampella says that "it is not an open beta by any standards".

"If it were up to me I would let most of you in (always a few bad apples)," he added. "Sadly, we have restrictions that we couldn't avoid."

Rumors earlier this month suggested that the beta could be due to kick off this Friday, February 14, with new players invited throughout the test.

Titanfall launches on Xbox One and PC on March 14 and on Xbox 360 on March 28.

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News: Zoo Tycoon gets free animal DLC on Xbox One

Two new animals are available to download now for the Xbox One version of Zoo Tycoon.

The Mountain Bongo and Sun Bear can be picked up for free from the Xbox One Games Store, coming in at around 7.51MB each.

The DLC currently only seems to be available on Xbox One, and it isn't yet clear whether the content will launch at a later date on Xbox 360.

Zoo Tycoon launched alongside Xbox One last November, although Chris walked away feeling less than impressed.

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News: PS4, Xbox One & PC RPG Lords of the Fallen gets extended gameplay demo

Lords of the Fallen, an all-new RPG for PS4, Xbox One and PC, has been demoed in an extended gameplay walkthrough posted by IGN.

The video feature details from executive producer Tomasz Gop, the former CD Projekt senior producer on The Witcher 2.

Co-developed by CI Games (Sniper: Ghost Warrior) and Deck 13, the game is described as a blend of Zelda, Darksiders and an arcadey Dark Souls.

Players take control of Harkyn, a society cast-out who turns out to be the only man able to save humanity when an ancient god sends his Lords back to the human realm to reclaim control.

The game's scheduled for release later this year.

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News: Flappy Bird is gone forever Nguyen says

The mysterious developer of the world’s most popular free app, who drew global attention this past weekend with his sudden decision to remove it, tells Forbes that Flappy Bird is dead. Permanently.

“Flappy Bird was designed to play in a few minutes when you are relaxed,” says Dong Nguyen, in an exclusive interview, his first since he pulled the plug on the app. “But it happened to become an addictive product. I think it has become a problem. To solve that problem, it’s best to take down Flappy Bird. It’s gone forever.”

In killing Flappy Bird for what he maintains are altruistic reasons, Nguyen is walking away from a jackpot. An article in the Verge last week estimated his daily take from in-app advertising at $50,000. Nguyen declined to confirm that number. “I don’t know the exact figure, but I do know it’s a lot.”

The circumstances surrounding the interview, conducted in Vietnamese, were as much of a soap opera as his public ruminations about whether to take down the app. The interview with Forbes took place in a hotel in Hanoi, with a strict condition that Forbes not reveal Nguyen’s face. It was delayed several hours, in part because Nguyen had a sudden meeting with Vietnam’s deputy prime minister Vu Duc Dam – a remarkable turn of events for someone unknown a week ago. Nguyen says his parents didn’t even know that Flappy Bird existed, much less his role in it, until media coverage spun out of control in the past few days.

The 29-year-old, who sports a close-cropped haircut, appeared stressed. He smoked several cigarettes over the course of the 45-minute interview, and doodled monkey heads on a pad of paper.

Flappy Bird was released for free on May 24, 2013 first for iOS with little fanfare by a Vietnam-based developer called .GEARS. Nguyen says he coded the game over two or three days. The game mechanics were simple yet irritatingly difficult. Tapping on your smartphone screen, players navigated a pixilated bird through narrow corridors of green pipes that looked suspiciously like the pipes found in Nintendo ’s Super Mario Bros. something that Nguyen says that was coincidental. (He also denied reports that Nintendo had sent him a legal threat, or that it had anything to do with him killing the app.) Striking any surface resulted in instant death. Your chance of death multiplied exponentially with each gate you passed.

Nguyen has several other top app store games, including Super Ball Juggling and Shuriken Block, which are currently #6 and #18 on the iOS store, respectively. Nguyen says that he has no plans to remove those games, which he termed “harmless.” If he thought users were getting addicted, however, he said he would not hesitate to also take them down.

In mulling whether to pull Flappy Bird, Nguyen said that it was guilt – atop the fact that “my life has not been as comfortable as I was before” – that motivated him. “I couldn’t sleep,” he said. He added that his conscience is relieved; he spent the past few days, Internet-free, catching up on slumber.

“I don’t think it’s a mistake,” he says. “I have thought it through.”

We haven’t heard the last of Nguyen. He says he will continue to develop games. “After the success of Flappy Bird, I feel more confident, and I have freedom to do what I want to do.”

And Flappy Bird addicts should have nothing to worry about, as there are certainly no shortages of Flappy Bird replacements. Clones have stormed the App store with names like Flappy Plane, Flappy Whale, Flappy Penguin and Flappy Angry Bird. Nguyen said he probably won’t take legal action against any copycats. “I have tried playing Ironpants,” he added. “It’s a good game.”

When asked if there’s anything he wanted to tell disappointed users of the authentic Flappy Bird, Nguyen was concise: “Thank you very much for playing my game.”

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Preview: Evolve (PS4)

Evolve Hands-On: Why Left 4 Dead's Spiritual Sequel Is One Of The Most Intriguing Games Of The Year.

Like an inverted take on Left 4 Dead's Versus mode married to the world's best Robert Muldoon-from-Jurassic-Park simulator, Evolve is an interesting take on a genre growing increasingly stale. Like Respawn with Titanfall, Evolve represents its developer, the reformed Turtle Rock Studios, growing beyond the confines of a hit title and delivering a spiritual successor that feels like a natural extension of the core concepts it created years ago.

"[Evolve has] been in Turtle Rock's minds [since] before Left 4 Dead" explains executive producer Matt O'Driscoll. "It's kind of been there and simmering for a long time. Turtle Rock had made Left 4 Dead, and proved its credentials, in the coop side of things."

Now, the developer wants to take the co-op play that it has mastered and also cater for those lone wolves out there. Hence the 4v1, humans against monster setup that is at the core of Evolve.

The mode I played was dubbed Hunt, which co-founder and art director Phil Robb describes as "the game mode we feel best defines the Evolve experience." Each round began with four human players airdropped into a large, arena-type environment that mixes dense jungles (and the associated wildlife) with a large industrial presence. (Running on PC via CryEngine3, it looks as incredible as you'd expect. But don't just take my word for it, check out the video below.)

As in Left 4 Dead, the 'story' mostly is told through the environment and your actions within it. Each of the four team members is there to hunt down a specific monster: in this instance it was 'Goliath', a supersized version of Left 4 Dead's Tank infected type. The person in charge of the monster has to keep the humans at bay for long enough to feed on the fauna and evolve into something far more formidable.

Taming the beast requires teamwork, and as each member has a different skill set. Of the four, the assault and medic classes are closest to being standard, respectively bringing substantial firepower and area-of-effect or direct healing to the party. That said, the Medic does more than just heal the team: she's armed with a tranquiliser gun that slows and marks the monster for all to see, as well as an anti-material weapon that exposes any tagged point of Goliath to more damage from other players.

Mixing things up further are the support and trapper types. The former is able to call in airstrikes, as well as deploy a portable shield to provide cover for the others. He's also able to go invisible for a certain amount of time, a buff which extends to others nearby. Finally, the trapper is one of the most important players on the field: his arsenal contains a harpoon-like tether that will stifle the movement speed of the monster, which has to be broken before full movement can resume. He can also use sound spikes to detect movement and, most importantly, drop a 'mobile arena' - a large, timed, impenetrable dome - to contain the monster and enable the other players to bring their respective skills to bear on it.


It's a setup that makes for a large emphasis on co-ordinating tactics, and players will need to be on their toes from the second they enter the fray. The monster has a head start on them, and it is vital that whoever is in control of it moves quickly. Until they feed on enough wildlife to grow larger and be able to stand toe to toe with the hunting party, they're vulnerable.

It gives the experience an excellent dynamic. Whereas in Left 4 Dead the mission was simply to get from A to B, here there are a number of vastly more complex, interlocking systems to acknowledge, interpret, and exploit. In the early going, the hunters have the edge: although the Goliath does have abilities other than Hulk-smash (including a pounce move, fire-breathing and rock throwing, among others), it's susceptible to heavy, potentially fatal, damage. By the first evolution the monster, now bigger and more powerful, can stand on its own. By stage three it's a killing machine. The short game favours those with guns, the long game those with claws, especially as each evolution brings with it the chance to change which ability the monster can use.

Both factions will have to make good use of the environment as well as their respective buffs. As Goliath, I found that crouching while moving disguises your tracks, as does leaping from cliff face to cliff face. Choosing where and when to feed, and on which animal type, is key to winning. Consuming larger beasts fills your evolution meter faster, but takes longer. Levelling up also takes time, meaning that knowledge of the topography is vital: you'll need to be well-hidden while you try and even up the odds.

The playing field is just as treacherous for the human element. The hunters can't climb as high as their prey, but do have jet packs that can be used to navigate the dangerous multi-levelled environment. The downside is that if they run out of fuel mid-leap they'll sustain significant fall damage.

Hunters also have to watch out for the stronger wildlife that inhabits the field. I was killed by a gigantic space-crocodile after being led into a creek by a clever monster player. Likewise, I outwitted an entire human team by creeping around, scaling a rock face and hiding on top of it. The hunters were used to direct conflict, and by using the environment and their own presumptions against them, I was able to evolve in peace and win the round easily.

Each of these elements combine to make Evolve one of the most interesting multiplayer shooters I've played in years. It's not stuffed with unlocks and rank-ups and twanging guitars and attachments: instead there's a steadily-growing appreciation of your strengths, weaknesses, and your environment that all feed into something that feels subtly different each time you play it.

"How we keep it fresh is unpredictability" O'Driscoll tells me. "'What is that guy going to do as that monster? Which abilities has he taken at the start, how has he changed his abilities? "[Right] now you're playing as these four, but there are going to be more hunters in the game, so he's going to ask 'who am I up against, what weapons and techniques do they have?'"

Evolve is already looking impressive, and with more modes, more hunters, and more monsters to be unveiled, it should get better still. It's also a title that, for the developer, represents a chance to gain the wider recognition it should have attained years ago. Not many people know that it developed Left 4 Dead: Valve's acquisition of the company meant that most of the plaudits went to Gabe's company.

"We are the creators of Left 4 Dead, but a lot of people think it's a Valve game" says O'Driscoll. "We are kind of coming out there and saying that this is a new game by Turtle Rock with 2K, but we created Left 4 Dead in the past. I think it's kind of important to remind people of that, when we're talking about this game."

Evolve is all Turtle Rock, and it's doing a great job so far.

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