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THR Year in Review 2011

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  1. In the Magazine
    THR Critic Todd McCarthy's Top 30 Movies of 2011

    THR Critic Todd McCarthy's Top 30 Movies of 2011

    1:08 pm PST 12/20/2011
    • Todd McCarthy
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    A mix of big-budget studio movies, American independents and foreign pictures comprise the outstanding films in a year that showcased the tormented soul. The Hollywood Reporter's Todd McCarthy recommends the best that 2011 had to offer in cinema. READ MORE

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  2. Bastard Machine
    'Game of Thrones,' 'Modern Family' Among THR Critic Tim Goodman's 10 (OK, 29) Best TV Shows of 2011

    'Game of Thrones,' 'Modern Family' Among THR Critic Tim Goodman's 10 (OK, 29) Best TV Shows of 2011

    11:12 am PST 12/20/2011
    • Tim Goodman
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    What did Hollywood Reporter's chief television critic like this year? Plenty, it turns out -- so much, in fact, his enthusiasm ran long. READ MORE

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  3. Natalie Portman Tops IMDB's Most Viewed Actors List

    Natalie Portman Tops IMDB's Most Viewed Actors List

    11:11 am PST 12/20/2011
    • Lacey Rose
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    The "Black Swan" Oscar winner and No. 2 Mila Kunis outrank Johnny Depp, who has occupied the top spot on the annual list for six of the last seven years. READ MORE

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  4. Sade, Britney Spears, Taylor Swift Among Top 25 Concert Tours of the Year (Photos)

    Sade, Britney Spears, Taylor Swift Among Top 25 Concert Tours of the Year (Photos)

    7:40 pm PST 12/19/2011
    • Shirley Halperin
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    While some of the top-sellers are expected, there are notable surprises across generations, cultures, and genres. READ MORE

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  5. The Top 25 Concert Tours of 2011: THR Year in Review

    The Top 25 Concert Tours of 2011: THR Year in Review

    5:43 pm PST 12/19/2011
    • THR Staff
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    2011 turned out to be a resounding comeback year for the live music business, including a new record for the highest-grossing and most widely-attended tour of all time, U2's three-year 360° tour. The list of the Top 25 Tours comprises a healthy mix of genres and generations, from country stars Taylor Swift and Kenny Chesney to classic rockers Bon Jovi and R... READ MORE

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  6. Live Feed
    Watch Video VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of THR's Rule Breakers 2011 Magazine Shoot

    VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of THR's Rule Breakers 2011 Magazine Shoot

    3:40 pm PST 12/19/2011
    • THR Staff
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    The issue, out this week, features Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, "New Girl," "American Horror Story," "Suburgatory," "Bridesmaids" "The Help," "Two and a Half Men" and more. READ MORE

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  7. Year End Cable News Ratings: MSNBC, CNN Up in Primetime while Fox News Takes a Loss

    2:17 pm PST 12/19/2011
    • Marisa Guthrie
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    MSNBC's primetime beats CNN for the third consecutive year in the 25-54 demographic, while Fox News continues to top the competition despite falling ratings. READ MORE

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  8. 2011's Biggest Rule Breakers Kim Kardashian, Netflix's Reed Hastings, Chuck Lorre and Ashton Kutcher: THR Year In Review

    2011's Biggest Rule Breakers Kim Kardashian, Netflix's Reed Hastings, Chuck Lorre and Ashton Kutcher: THR Year In Review

    1:47 pm PST 12/19/2011
    • Leslie Bruce
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    The inaugural year-end issue honoring the men and women who rocked the status quo in Hollywood. READ MORE

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  9. Watch Video Chuck Lorre's Sheen-Kutcher Gamble, Netflix Gone Awry, Kardashian Brand's 72-Day Wild Ride: THR Features 2011's Biggest Rule Breakers

    Chuck Lorre's Sheen-Kutcher Gamble, Netflix Gone Awry, Kardashian Brand's 72-Day Wild Ride: THR Features 2011's Biggest Rule Breakers

    1:30 pm PST 12/19/2011
    • Leslie Bruce
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    In Hollywood Reporter's inaugural year-end issue, the publication recounts the people and stories that changed (and challenged) the world of entertainment. READ MORE

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  10. Watch Video THR's 2011 Biggest Rule Breakers: Kim Kardashian, Netflix's Reed Hastings, Chuck Lorre and Ashton Kutcher

    THR's 2011 Biggest Rule Breakers: Kim Kardashian, Netflix's Reed Hastings, Chuck Lorre and Ashton Kutcher

    1:28 pm PST 12/19/2011
    • Edited by Leslie Bruce
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    A year end celebration of the people who eschewed conventional wisdom and landed on top. READ MORE

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  11. Live Feed
    'Two and a Half Men,' 'Modern Family' Among TiVo's Top TV Moments of 2011

    'Two and a Half Men,' 'Modern Family' Among TiVo's Top TV Moments of 2011

    12:30 pm PST 12/19/2011
    • Lesley Goldberg
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    The ABC comedy also becomes the DVR company's No. 1 Season Pass show, while the CW has a strong showing. READ MORE

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  12. 2011's Hollywood By the Numbers: THR Year in Review

    2011's Hollywood By the Numbers: THR Year in Review

    8:43 pm PST 12/16/2011
    • THR Staff
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    From record-breaking box office numbers to the minutes and seconds it took Charlie Sheen to gain 1 million Twitter followers, these are the numbers that made 2011 a year to remember in entertainment. READ MORE

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  13. Barbara Walters Names Steve Jobs Most Fascinating Person of the Year (Video)

    Barbara Walters Names Steve Jobs Most Fascinating Person of the Year (Video)

    10:20 am PST 12/15/2011
    • Rebecca Ford
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    The Kardashians, Katy Perry, Herman Cain and Donald Trump were also featured on her annual top 10 list. READ MORE

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  14. Apple's iPhone 4S, Lady Gaga Top List of Most Viewed YouTube Ads of 2011

    Apple's iPhone 4S, Lady Gaga Top List of Most Viewed YouTube Ads of 2011

    2:37 pm PST 12/14/2011
    • Erin Carlson
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    Absent from the list are game spots. READ MORE

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  15. Steve Jobs Biography, Tina Fey Memoir Top Amazon's Best-Selling Books of 2011

    Steve Jobs Biography, Tina Fey Memoir Top Amazon's Best-Selling Books of 2011

    7:57 am PST 12/13/2011
    • Philiana Ng
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    Chelsea Handler, Rob Lowe and Steven Tyler also make the list of top 10 titles sold. READ MORE

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  16. Steve Jobs Named 2011 Media Person of the Year

    Steve Jobs Named 2011 Media Person of the Year

    4:11 pm PST 12/12/2011
    • Rebecca Ford
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    The Apple co-founder received 42 percent of online votes in I Want Media’s 10th annual contest. READ MORE

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  17. Adele Named Top Pop Artist of 2011

    Adele Named Top Pop Artist of 2011

    11:03 am PST 12/9/2011
    • Keith Caulfield, Billboard.com
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    The soul singer topped Rihanna, Katy Perry and last year's champ, Lady Gaga to take Billboard's prize. READ MORE

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  18. 'The Social Network,' 'Limitless,' 'No Strings Attached' Top iTunes Most Downloaded Movie List

    'The Social Network,' 'Limitless,' 'No Strings Attached' Top iTunes Most Downloaded Movie List

    11:32 am PST 12/8/2011
    • Paula Zulian
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    The digital website has revealed its customers' top films of the year. READ MORE

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  19. Steve Jobs Bio Tops iTunes and Amazon Bestseller Lists for 2011

    Steve Jobs Bio Tops iTunes and Amazon Bestseller Lists for 2011

    10:15 am PST 12/8/2011
    • Andy Lewis
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    "The Help," "A Game of Thrones" and "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" also round out the top selling list for the year. READ MORE

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  20. BBC America's 'Doctor Who,' ABC's 'Modern Family' Top iTunes Year-End TV List

    9:33 am PST 12/8/2011
    • Jethro Nededog
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    The digital retailer has revealed its customers' top television shows and staff picks for the year. READ MORE

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