Culture Beast: Stephen Colbert’s Sublime and Truthy Finale

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1 THE WORD Stephen Colbert's Sublime & Truthy End The man behind the desk is a fictional character—a ferocious patriot exposing the limits of rigid ideology. But the real Colbert has always been on that stage, too. By Noel Murray Read it at The Daily Beast

2 THE HACKING Sony Put Kim Jong Un In 'The Interview' Hacked emails also reveal that Sony execs didn't take the threat from North Korea seriously, and that a CIA agent and a former Hillary Clinton aide looked at the film's script. By William Boot Read it at The Daily Beast 4 I HAVE A DREAM Ava DuVernay on 'Selma,' Sony, and Race The director of the powerful Martin Luther King Jr. film Selma sat down to discuss the film, as well as race in America and Hollywood. By Marlow Stern Read it at The Daily Beast So did Adnan do it? For the podcast listeners salivating for a tidy conclusion to Serial, that's not what you'll get.” READ IT NOW › 5 SHE CAN DO IT ALL Nicki Minaj Bares Her Own Vulnerability The Pinkprint holds the weight of watching a relationship crumble; where some have public meltdowns and volleys of badmouthing, Nicki Minaj has her punchlines, flows, and 'an empire also.' By Rawiya Kameir Read it at The Daily Beast 3 #FAIL Biggest Bombs of the Year It was the year no one wanted to see Cameron Diaz have sex, everyone cringed at Mariah Carey's singing, and everyone threw out their TVs after the 'How I Met Your Mother' finale. By Kevin Fallon Read it at The Daily Beast The Stars You'll Idolize in 2015 Doing it Old School - On the Road With an American Band (PHOTOS) The Many Faces of Chuck Close New York SantaCon 2014 In response to Why Didn't Camille Dump Bill Cosby?: She likes being Mrs. Bill Cosby. Denial is the greatest enabler. — AC_917 In response to Grief: The Real Monster in The Babadook: loved this movie - it's hitting on all cylinders. thoughtful, suspenseful, beautiful, and very well acted. a satisfying viewing experience. — hinfovoter

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