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\'19 Kids and Counting\' news: Show not cancelled after gay activist backlash; counter-petition helping Duggar family
'19 Kids and Counting' news: Show not cancelled after gay activist backlash; counter-petition helping Duggar family

The issue garnered media attention after the family asked people to submit kissing photos on their Facebook page.

\'Game of Thrones\' season 5 spoilers: A glimpse of Arya Stark in 2015
'Game of Thrones' season 5 spoilers: A glimpse of Arya Stark in 2015

One prominent cast member who literally grew up before the eyes of "GoT" fans is Maisie Williams who plays Arya Stark in the series. She was 14 when season 1 aired in April 2011 and she will be 18 when the fifth season airs next year.

NBA 2014 trade news: Rajon Rondo\'s move from Boston Celtics to Dallas Mavericks confirmed
NBA 2014 trade news: Rajon Rondo's move from Boston Celtics to Dallas Mavericks confirmed

Rajon Rondo will finally make the big move form Boston to Dallas.

\'GTA 5\' PC release date soon; Rockstar discusses PC version
'GTA 5' PC release date soon; Rockstar discusses PC version

The announcement came during the Q&A event of the game developer this week.

\'Minecraft\' update for Xbox One, Xbox 360 consoles brings new items and mobs
'Minecraft' update for Xbox One, Xbox 360 consoles brings new items and mobs

The new update, dubbed as Minecraft 1.6.4, was unveiled by 4J Studios through an announcement via Twitter.

\'Lords of the Fallen\' sequel confirmed, release date news
'Lords of the Fallen' sequel confirmed, release date news

"We're now working on a vision and concepts for Lords 2," stated game producer Tomasz Gop, who refused to comment further about the other details of the game.

Netflix January 2015 new movies and shows: Friends, Mean Girls, White Collar and more [full list]
Netflix January 2015 new movies and shows: Friends, Mean Girls, White Collar and more [full list]

Probably one of the most exciting and highly anticipated entries in the January 2015 Netflix roster is the mega hit comedy sitcom "Friends," including all its 236 episodes during its entire 10-season run.

\'Scandal\' season 4 midseason premiere preview: Kerry Washington teases big Olivia Pope update via Twitter
'Scandal' season 4 midseason premiere preview: Kerry Washington teases big Olivia Pope update via Twitter

"Today while playing Olivia Pope I did something that I've never done before and something else that I haven't done in a LOOOONG time," the critically acclaimed actress told her fans via Twitter.

Backstreet Boys\' new documentary release date Jan. 30: Trailer released
Backstreet Boys' new documentary release date Jan. 30: Trailer released

he trailer for the new documentary, titled "Backstreet Boys: Show 'Em What You're Made Of," was released Wednesday, and it shows the struggles that each member of the group faced over the years.

Pottermore Christmas riddles: apparition, McGonagall\'s past, vampires, and Slughorn\'s famous party
Pottermore Christmas riddles: apparition, McGonagall's past, vampires, and Slughorn's famous party

"Wilkie Twycross orders students to persevere, in their futile attempts to turn and disappear, but regardless of whether the students can do it or not, what is it called when a wizard appears on the spot?"

\'American Horror Story\' season 4 episode 11 returns Jan. 7: Neil Patrick Harris to frighten fans with spooky magic
'American Horror Story' season 4 episode 11 returns Jan. 7: Neil Patrick Harris to frighten fans with spooky magic

FX Screengrabbed from the AHS: Freakshow trailer The freaks might be in hiatus from giving "American Horror Story: Freak Show" fans more nightmares during the coming holidays, but it does not mean that they are not preparing something big once the season returns next year. The official synopsis for the midseason opener of "AHS: Freak Show" reads:

Microsoft Xim app\'s new update brings photo sharing to bigger screens
Microsoft Xim app's new update brings photo sharing to bigger screens

Xim users can now link their mobile devices like smartphones or tablets to Google Chromecast, Apple TV, Xbox One, or Amazon Fire TV to display their pictures for a better viewing experience.

\'The Walking Dead\' spin-off \'Cobalt\' spoilers: Expect zombies to roam around LA
'The Walking Dead' spin-off 'Cobalt' spoilers: Expect zombies to roam around LA

It is still unclear, however, whether the filming will actually take place in LA or in a different city in the state.

\'Sherlock\' season 4 spoilers: Mary Morstan to die? Tom Hiddleston joining cast?
'Sherlock' season 4 spoilers: Mary Morstan to die? Tom Hiddleston joining cast?

Indeed, it has been almost a year now since season 3 aired and there's still another year of waiting until season 4 arrives. But when "Sherlock" returns in 2016, fans can expect to receive three brand new episodes, plus a one-off episode as an early treat.

\'Longmire\' season 4 spoilers: Does plot involve the murder of Cady\'s mother?
'Longmire' season 4 spoilers: Does plot involve the murder of Cady's mother?

Even if it's not on a regular TV screen, it really doesn't matter as long as "Longmire" lives on.

\'Winds of Winter\' author George R.R. Martin comments on Sony hack, calls move \'corporate cowardice\'
'Winds of Winter' author George R.R. Martin comments on Sony hack, calls move 'corporate cowardice'

These qualities are actually what makes the books and HBO's "Game of Thrones" such marvels to behold. Simply put, when Martin says something, it has to be heard.