Culture Beast: R.I.P. James Gandolfini

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1 R.I.P. James Gandolfini Dead at 51 James Gandolfini, the hulking star of HBO's acclaimed The Sopranos, has died. Jace Lacob on the legacy the actor and producer leaves behind. Plus watch video of the actor's finest roles, including Tony Soprano. Read it at The Daily Beast

2 FILM NEWS Meet '50 Shades of Grey's' New Director The director of the Fifty Shades of Grey movie is a stunning, cradle-robbing blonde who has no problem with nudity, writes Marlow Stern. Read it at The Daily Beast 4 XXX Life After Porn A union, health insurance, residuals? Porn stars get none of those things, and few manage to save their "movie money." Aurora Snow on why many keep returning to the business—and how she finally got out. Read it at The Daily Beast Then again, if the men were actually naked, would you be able to spell out 'Robin Thicke has a big dick' in Mylar balloons?" READ IT NOW › 5 DOMESTIC ABUSE An Adman Breaks Charles Saatchi built up the world's largest advertising firm and became the face of the swinging '80s in London—only to be ousted from his own company. Peter Jukes on the reclusive man who now has been accused of choking his wife in public. Read it at The Daily Beast 3 SCANDAL Paula Deen's Shocking Deposition America's most aggressive butter-peddler admitted to using the N word in a recent court deposition. We perused 133 pages of court documents for the most scandalous bits. Read it at The Daily Beast Dwyane Wade's Wild Playoffs Style Brad Pitt's Screen Style Evolution Craziest Concert Costumes Evolution of the Superhero Schlong In response to Danielle Bradbery Wins 'The Voice.' But She Won't Be a Star.: If the Voice would actually let us get to know our contestants in a different way than Idol but with about the same amount of time, I think the playing field may be evened. As it goes though, things aren't looking too bright for any one contestant so far. Great article. — takakupo In response to Nigella Lawson Leaves Home as Charles Saatchi Calls Choking a 'Playful Tiff': It seems like he is a control freak, who is out of control...she needs to leave him and stay away. When you put your hands around someone's neck, twice, it isn't a good sign. — Elizabeth LaGrone

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