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james franco made a short film

by Sydney Gore

Today is...

National Poetry Day, which means you should probably call someone you care about and recite Drake lyrics.

News of the Day:

+ James-of-all-trades Franco produced a short film called "Guests." Starring Modern Family's Rico Rodriguez, the film "tells a story of two pervasive forces of nature: The unrelenting bully who targets Charlie (Rodriguez), and the cancer that is killing his father (Matthew Modine), as he deals with bullies."

+ Quvenzhane Wallis scored herself a four-book deal with Simon & Schuster.

+ Beach House has another full-length album on deck titled Thank Your Lucky Stars, and it already has a release date...October 16! The band made the surprise announcement on Twitter.

+ There is a real-life American Horror Story art show and it'll scare the $#!t out of you.

+ Taylor Swift made a  of some of her favorite songs right now, including new it-girls Kehlani, Alessia Cara, and Phoebe Ryan.

Deal of the Day:

Levi's is giving away 30 percent off + free shipping with the code EVENBETTER!

Quote of the Day:

“I don’t care to speak to you anymore.” – Nicki Minaj 

GIF of the Day:

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