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Christmas TV Specials 2014: 'Doctor Who' Slams 'Downton Abbey' Season 5 in UK Ratings, 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' Wins in the US

The Christmas and holiday season always has holiday TV specials like "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and "Frosty the Snowman." In the U.K., Christmas time is what TV viewers anticipate. This time around, "Doctor Who" slammed "Downton Abbey" in the ratings, and a BBC sitcom, "Mrs. Brown's Boys," came out on top once again.

NASA News 2014: Russia Astronomers Discover Dwarf Galaxy KKs3 Using Hubble Space Telescope Data

The latest scientific discovery has found something close to comic books' "microverse," or miniaturized universe. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Hubble Space Telescope, along with some astronomers, have discovered a dwarf galaxy -- a universe that is 1,000 times smaller than anything previously found.

South Korea Rappers Yoon Mi-Rae and Tiger JK Sue Sony for Using Their 'Pay Day' Song in 'The Interview' Movie

Sony Pictures Entertainment has been involved in a hacking scandal so big that not even Hollywood could have come up with a story like this one. The entertainment giant is now involved with more drama related to the film "The Interview" as two South Korean hip-hop artists are suing the entertainment giant for the illegal use of their song.

Bill Cosby Rape and Sexual Abuse Claims: Judd Apatow Speaks Out Against Cosby, Wants Venues to Cancel Comedian's Appearances

Judd Apatow took to Twitter to show his support for the women who have alleged that Cosby's raped and drugged them.

Chelsea Handler Naked Pic: Comedian Posts New Topless Photo in Snowy Location, Challenges Instagram Once Again

Chelsea Handler broke the internet? Not really. Handler went topless on a mountaintop and posted it on Instagram.

'Bill' 2015: Horrible Histories's Film About William Shakespeare Gets First Trailer [Watch]

Another film about William Shakespeare is coming to movie theaters. "Bill" will be a comedy starring well-known British troupe Horrible Histories.

CBS 'Extant' Season 2: Show Will Phase Out a Few Characters, Halle Berry to Stay On

"Extant" Season 2 will be coming back with some new cast members, and phasing out some series regulars.

'Doctor Who' Cast News: Clara Oswald Will Be Back for at Least Half of Season 9, Character Was Originally Supposed to Die During Christmas Special

Clara Oswald Will Be Back on "Doctor Who." Coleman could break Karen Gillan's record for longest lasting companion since the reboot in 2005.

'Hart Of Dixie' Season 4 Episodes 2 Spoilers: Zoe Wants to Get Back Together With Wade, Tries to Avoid her Problems

The upcoming episode of The CW's "Hart of Dixie" will revolve around three themes: fooling relatives, Lemon's new boyfriend and Zoe and Wade's relationship.

Pirated TV 2014: 'Game of Thrones' Most Pirated Show of 2014; See What Others Made the List

HBO's "Game of Thrones" is one of the most watched TV shows in primetime. And the show is also the most pirated TV shows of 2014.

Hyperloop Update 2014: Could the Technology Be Available by 2020?

The return of the "Hyperloop" - which is to travel in tubes at superfast speeds. You all remember the Hyperloop: the super fast way of travelling in pneumatic tubes (air-tight pressurized containers), from one U.

'Knight of Cups' Trailer & News 2014: Film Starring Christian Bale to Debut Next Year [WATCH]

Christian Bale stars in the new Terrence Malik film "Knight of Cups." Christian Bale has played an eclectic amount of roles from Moses in the most recent "Exodus: Gods and Kings," to a serial killer in "American Psycho," just to name a few.

SpaceX Plans to Land Falcon 9 Rocket on Football Field-Sized Platform

SpaceX is making history once again in its next venture: by trying to land one of their rockets from space to Earth onto an ocean platform.

Living with HIV in China: Hundreds of Villagers Reportedly Sign Petition Seeking to Ban Child with HIV

In a small part of China's region, stigma and discrimination of those living with HIV or AIDS, has lead to this crisis.

Playstation 4 News: What Will the Next Gaming Console Be Like?

Is the PlayStation 5 and its online only video gaming component really on its way? It is uncertain at this point. But Sony is spending a lot of its time on cloud gaming.

Disney Christmas & Holiday Movies & Characters 2014: A Long-Lost Animated Short Film Is Found

This long, thought to be lost, animated film dates back to 1927. The character Oswald, the Lucky Rabbit, is thought to be Mickey Mouse's brother.

The Psychology Of Internet 'Trolls'

There are three reasons why these "trolls" behave the way they do. One writer learned the hard way from seeking advice from these harsh commentators.

'Doctor Who' Cast News: Showrunner Says River Song, Captain Jack Harkness Storylines Are 'Never, Ever Closed Off'

The "Doctor Who" and "Torchwood" characters River Song and Captain Jack Harkness could return to the popular Time Lord series.

'Hart of Dixie' Season 4 News & Spoilers: Show's Creator Explains How Zoe's Pregnancy Is Going to 'Fast Track' Her Relationship With Wade [Watch]

Rachel Bilson is pregnant. So Bilson's character Dr. Zoe Hart on "Hart of Dixie" is now pregnant as well.

BBC 'Doctor Who' Season, Episode & Character News 2014: Producers Open Up About Possibiilty of Female Doctor Who

A female Time Lord could catapult the "Doctor Who" series into new and exciting adventures. Both Peter Capaldi and Steven Moffat are open to the idea.

First Look Trailers: Chris Evans Stars in 'The Avengers'; Anna Kendrick Highlights 'The Last Five Years'

First Look Movie trailers: Star of 'Captain America' and 'The Avengers' Chris Evans is playing an obsessed writer. The girl on fire, Anna Kendrick stars in 'The Last Five Years,' a Broadway-to-film adaptation. And Ewan McGregor plays Jesus and the Devil in "Last Days in the Desert.'

New Tech News: A Digital Smartphone-Based Driver's License Could Be Coming Soon; Digital Typewriter, Too?

A new digital drivers license sounds good, but how good is it? A digital typewriter, do we really need one? It is getting a good response on Kickstarter.

Street Fighter V: New Character, 8-Minute Gameplay Shown at Capcom Cup [Watch]

Street Fighter is born again with its newly released Street Fighter V gameplay and the introduction of a new character.

Why Don't Birds Have Teeth? New Research Says It has to do With Genetics

Researchers from the University of California looked at the birds tooth gene to try to figure out when birds developed an absence of teeth.

'The Flash' CW: 8 Things You Should Know from the Mid-Season Finale to Be Ready for Show's Return

If you blinked, then you missed the mid-season finale of "The Flash," but here's a recap to help you get ready for the show's return.
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