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Jimmy Fallon Hosts His First Tonight Show, Dances Through Hip Hop History with Will Smith

You know you've made it when you're twerking with the Fresh Prince.

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Wanted: The Best Deputy Editor in the Business

Are you an authority on pop culture, music, food, drink, events and city life?

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Send a Little Guerrilla Kindness to Christchurch

Melbourne Sayraphim Lothian's latest project involves Christchurch, kindness and a whole lot of little green birds

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Rainbow Sochi Google Doodle Targets Anti-Gay Laws in Russia

The online giant joins activists all over the world.

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Concrete Playground is Looking For Wellington Writers

For those who like free things in life.

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Eight Things That Made the 2014 Golden Globes Totally Worth It

Don't worry, one of them is J-Law.

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These hotel dining rooms draw food critics like thirsty wildebeest to a watering hole.

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