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Jen Chaney

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Vulture and New York TV critic Jen Chaney previously worked for the Washington Post and has bylines at the New York Times and Vanity Fair. She also wrote As If: The Complete Oral History of Clueless.

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    30 Rock Composer on ‘The Rural Juror’ NominationPlus, what he and Tina Fey were doing this morning.
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    The Bridge Recap: Skulls and BoningLet’s talk about horrible deaths and hot, meaningless sex.
  3. vulture lists
    A Quantitative Ranking of Adam Sandler’s Movie BFFsIncredibly, BFF numero uno isn’t Rob Schneider. Also incredibly: The list includes Dave Matthews.
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    The Bridge Recap: Only the BeginningMurder, Mexico, and not-yet-buddy cops.
  5. ask the expert
    Did the Bling Ring Make Celebrities Less Clueless About Home Security?Paris Hilton can’t possibly leave a spare key under her doormat anymore, right?
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    The Mad Men Guide to Being a FatherHappy Father’s Day! Let Don, Roger, and Pete’s rules make you dads feel better about how you treat your kids.
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    Arrested Development Recap: Wall GamesGeorge Sr. tries to bribe a politician but finds himself waffling … and wearing wigs. Also: bees!
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    Arrested Development Recap: A Fresh FünkeTobias gets a new start. And we assure you, there’s nothing ambiguously gay about it.
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    Arrested Development Recap: Michael Bluth Goes HollywoodIf the first three installments felt like a warm-up for Mitch Hurwitz & Co., this was an intense sprint.
  10. white house correspondents’ dinner weekend
    Actors Who Play Scandal-Prone Characters Believe in Political Comebacks There’s hope for Mark Sanford and Anthony Weiner yet.
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    Amy Poehler and Julia Louis-Dreyfus Will Dance for Prince’s 2016 CampaignThey’re hoping he runs. 
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    What Geraldo and Tracy Talked About at the WHCDTopics included Morgan’s father’s death from AIDS.
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    Conan on His Correspondents’ Dinner PerformanceHe’s not going to read any reviews, he tells us. 
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    John Oliver Wishes the White House Would Stay Off the Internet “I think I really prefer the idea of a nineteenth-century president.”
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    Representative Darrell Issa Does Not Look Totally Unlike Jon HammAt least to some people.
  16. party chat
    Mitt Romney’s Former Staffers Are Portlandia’s Most Unexpected Fans Carrie Brownstein explains.
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    Aasif Mandvi Turned Down a Chance to Have His Picture Taken With Sarah PalinAnd he does not seem to regret it.
  18. overnights
    Downton Abbey Recap: Unjust DesertsA season finale, and a character’s finale. Oh, and uh, yes: spoilers.
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    Downton Abbey Recap: The Thomas AffairThis episode finally allowed some beams of hopeful sunshine to stream through the bleakness that has characterized much of season three.
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    Downton Abbey Recap: Lie Is So Unmusical a WordIn which Mr. Bates receives a “get out of jail” card and Mrs. Patmore is unjustly accused of prostitute-frolicking.
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    Downton Abbey Recap: A Heartbreaking Episode of Staggering LossIn which Downton’s residents suffer profound grief and Downton Abbey viewers feel a profound need to reach for tissues.
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    Downton Abbey Recap: The Tragic Fire and the Hot FootmanIn which Tom gets in big trouble and Hot Jimmy makes his Downton debut.
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    Downton Abbey Recap: Runaway CodgerAnother wedding (almost) and another round of Matthew and Mary, Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems.
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    Downton Abbey Recap: The Wedding and the SongWere we the only ones who felt something between the Dowager Countess and Lady Cora’s mother?