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1. VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of THR's Melissa McCarthy Cover Shoot

   1:03 pm 9/27/2011

   • by David Simpson

   Mike & Molly star Melissa McCarthy lets THR know what it was like to win the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.Read more

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   From Best Friend to Breakout

   6:00 am 9/27/2011

   • by THR staff

   After more than a decade in supporting roles, Melissa McCarthy turned a cross-eyed character into her "Mike & Molly" lead.Read more

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   Melissa McCarthy Is Having Her Moment

   6:00 am 9/27/2011

   • by Lacey Rose

   The forecast calls for hot and funny as an unlikely superstar scores an Emmy (for "Mike & Molly"), Oscar buzz (for "Bridesmaids"), a slew of projects and the industry's unlimited adoration (seriously). How'd she do it? Says her husband, "She'll do anything for a laugh."Read more

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   Star Maker or Doorstop? Emmy Winners on the Value of the Award

   12:10 pm 9/19/2011

   • by Marisa Guthrie

   For actors like Melissa McCarthy, winning an Emmy is a big deal. But others question the award’s value outside of bragging rights.Read more

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   Emmys 2011: Melissa McCarthy Pulls Off Best Comedy Actress Win (Video)

   6:41 pm 9/18/2011

   • by Jethro Nededog

   The "Mike and Molly" actress takes the title in a tight race.Read more

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   Emmys 2011: 10 Long Shots Worth Watching

   8:00 pm 8/15/2011

   • by Tim Appelo

   We wouldn't bet the ranch on their taking home trophies, but each of these nominees is a jolt of adrenaline for the race.Read more

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   Emmys 2011: The 10 Contests That Matter

   6:55 pm 8/8/2011

   • by Tim Appelo

   Some unexpected contenders are shaking up the odds, making this year's Emmys a refreshing break from business as usual.Read more

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   Alec Baldwin, Melissa McCarthy Set as 'Saturday Night Live' Hosts

   10:31 am 8/3/2011

   • by Philiana Ng

   Baldwin's hosting stint will be his 16th time leading the late-night show, a record.Read more

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   'Bridesmaids' Co-Writer Joins Cast of Judd Apatow's Next Film (Exclusive)

   11:20 am 7/15/2011

   • by Borys Kit

   Annie Mumolo and Robert Smigel board the untitled Universal comedy starring Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann and Melissa McCarthy.Read more

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    Emmy Nominations: Melissa McCarthy Surprised on Stage (Video)

    6:57 am 7/14/2011

    • by Lindsay Powers

    The "Mike & Molly" star found out she earned a nom for Best Actress -- while reading off the nominees.Read more

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