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March 13, 2013 The Extra List

Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina has been elected Pope to lead the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics. He is the first non-European pope of the modern era. He has chosen the name Pope Francis I.
 
Here are 10 facts about the new Pontiff:


February 09, 2013 Celebrity Highlights

Actress Melissa McCarthy shot to fame with her scene-stealing performance in “Bridesmaids” (who can forget Megan on the bathroom sink?), now she’s front and center in the new comedy “Identity Thief.”

As the movie opens this weekend, we look back at some of Melissa’s funniest moments!


January 23, 2013 The Extra List

Bruce Willis proved it’s always “A Good Day to Die Hard” when his latest John McClane installment stormed the box office over the weekend, earning more than $25 million.

The fifth film brought the franchise back with a vengeance, including the nifty new catch phrase “Yipee-ki-yay Mother Russia.” In honor of “Die Hard’s” box office win, "Extra" is looking back at the best butt-kicking, name-taking, action quotes in movie history!


January 17, 2013 Celebrity Highlights

Veteran funnylady Betty White celebrates her 91st on Thursday! Check out these 55 fun facts about Betty!



December 27, 2012 Couples News

As news surfaced on Thursday that Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet secretly married a guy named Ned Rocknroll, people asked, "Who?"
 
Here are some fun facts about the man who swept Winslet off her feet!


November 23, 2012 Movies

The holiday movie season has officially begun!

There's "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" from "Lord of the Rings" director Peter Jackson; the Tom Cruise action flick "Jack Reacher"; the Judd Apatow comedy "This Is 40"; Quentin Tarantino's take on slavery with "Django Unchained"; and the epic musical adaptation "Les Miserables."

Find out what else is coming up in “Extra’s” list of winter movies!


November 22, 2012 The Extra List
"Extra" has compiled a list of 25 memorable "Oprah" TV moments. Take a walk down daytime TV memory lane, and celebrate the one and only Oprah!

November 13, 2012 The Extra List

Actor Matthew McConaughey went to the extreme for his latest role in “The Dallas Buyers Club,” losing a reported 30 pounds for the part! McConaughey dropped the weight to play an AIDS patient seeking experimental HIV medication in the ‘80s and has since started to put the pounds back on.

Matthew is following in the footsteps of other big stars who lost and gained for coveted roles. Check out our photos of shocking body transformations!