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Use it or lose it -- and $1 million!

In the game of "Survivor," you have to seize every opportunity that comes your way. Some of the dumbest moves in the show's history involved not playing an idol.

In Malcolm's case, it's not trying harder to find one. He buys a clue during the auction reward, but gets stymied by a watchful Andrea and gives up digging for it.

Meanwhile, Cochran buys an advantage in the immunity challenge and uses it to win (we never thought anyone would utter the words "Cochran" and "challenge master" in the same sentence, but it's happened!). And with numbers on his side, Cochran is able to orchestrate the vote against Malcolm. The "golden god" of "Survivor" has been destroyed; bow before the new pale, ginger-haired deity.

Dollars and sense

The remains of Stealth R Us are at sixes and sevens after last week's shocking tribal council. "I've participated in and certainly viewed hundreds of tribal councils. Never before have I seen anything quite like what happened

Read More »from 'Survivor: Caramoan' Recap: Advantage, Cochran

"Vampire Diaries" fan favorites the Original siblings of Klaus, Elijah, and Rebekah might get a lot more screen time soon -- if this week's new episode is a hit.

The April 25 episode of "Diaries," "The Originals," is a backdoor pilot -- a standalone episode that tests the viability of a potential spinoff for certain characters. If ratings and buzz are high, The CW will likely greenlight a series focusing on the vampire family for the fall season.

[Related: Miss Last Week's Prom Episode of 'Vampire Diaries'? Catch Up With Our Recap]

"The Originals" will follow Klaus (Joseph Morgan) as he travels to New Orleans after getting a message from Katherine (Nina Dobrev) that a powerful witch is plotting against him.

"Welcome to the dark side of New Orleans, where the living are easily lost and the dead stick around to play," a man tells Klaus in the extended preview below.

[Related: 'American Horror Story' Heads to New Orleans in Season 3]

Joining him is brother Elijah (Daniel Gillies), who sees

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Lauren Graham in the May 2013 issue of "More""Parenthood" and "Gilmore Girls" star Lauren Graham is famous and adored by fans, but neither came easily.

"Acting is the most bizarre profession. You can stay in it for years and not really be in it, and be waiting for someone to give you an opportunity," she says in the new issue of More magazine. "It's like when I watch 'American Idol' and see people who have been told to believe in themselves at all costs: It's not always a good idea."

And, she adds, "I've been on a diet for 35 years."

Graham also opens up about her childhood with a largely absent mother. "[She was] a person who needed to find herself. She was in a band, she was a painter, she designed clothes -- she was so talented in so many ways," Graham says. "She gave me exposure to a world I would never have seen otherwise. I only view that as a positive in having an example of the possibilities."

She did get some motherly advice from Diane Keaton, her co-star from the 2007 movie "Because I Said So," when Graham was thinking of

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The men of "Duck Dynasty" don't take to the water like ducks!

On Wednesday night's season finale, the entire Robertson clan goes to Hawaii for a little R&R. While there, Duck Commander CEO Willie decides to learn how to surf -- with predictably hilarious results.

"My rule of thumb is, I'll only allow myself to fall four times while doing anything. Anything more than that and you're just being an idiot," he says in this preview clip. Then, of course, Willie wipes out numerous times.

"OK, six. Six times. That's it," he adds.

[Related: How Did the 'Duck Dynasty' Couples Meet?]

Best of all, Willie's wobbly attempts inspire Uncle Si to jump in the water! Naturally, Si boasts that he's a wave master.

"Back in 'Nam I was a surfing king," Si proclaims. "I could hang 10, hang loose, shred a wave, walk the plank, high-five. ... It was totally gnarly."

Sure it was, Si, sure it was.

Check out the finale on Wednesday at 10 PM on A&E.

 

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E! is getting in the ring with the gorgeous, tough, athletic women of World Wrestling Entertainment.

A new series premiering July 28 gives fans an intimate glimpse at the personal and professional lives of the Bella Twins and other WWE babes.

The Bellas dissect their entrance music and signature pose:

The show follows seven women as they "wrestle with the challenges of life in the spotlight, a grueling work and travel schedule, and the intense competition for prominence in a career that leaves little time for a personal life," according to the E! press release.

The beautiful Bella Twins -- Brie and Nikki -- are the seasoned superstars of the bunch. They've worked hard to earn their place at the top, something that newcomers Eva Marie and Jo-Jo Offerman can only dream of. Those two will find that the training program is no cakewalk, and they'll struggle to fit into the fast-paced, hard-knock life of the WWE.

The other established WWE veterans include Naomi and Cameron, aka the

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Revenge will be sweet on "The Bachelorette," judging from the new season's promo images.

ABC released photos promoting Desiree Hartsock's journey to find love, and we were struck by their resemblance to promo images for the show's network sibling, "Revenge."

Hartsock stands tall, wearing a dress made of red roses -- just as Emily Van Camp does in her gown of black thorns. Both women are smiling, though Hartsock grins happily and Van Camp wears an enigmatic smirk that looks a bit more sinister.

[Related: 'Revenge' Shocker: Emily and (Spoiler) Engaged]

The 26-year-old bridal assistant had her heart broken by Sean Lowe on "The Bachelor" after he met her family (including her very rude brother) on hometown dates. Fans were shocked when Lowe eliminated her, as she had been a front-runner and a favorite from the start.

But now Hartsock gets to embark on a quest for "revenge" -- by finding her own happy ending.

"I'm very hopeful in all of this, and I do hope to meet the man of my dreams,"

Read More »from Desiree Hartsock's 'Bachelorette' Promo Rips Off 'Revenge'

The Episode "And Now His Watch Has Ended" in a Nutshell:

What happened:

• Daenerys reveals her true plan for the Unsullied
• The Night's Watch men riot at Craster's Keep
• Lady Olenna and Varys plot Sansa's future

Body count: 1 important; many nonimportant

Nudity count: 0

Dragon sightings: 3

New people and places: Beric Dondarrion, leader of the Brotherhood Without Banners

Best line:

"What happens when the nonexistent bumps up against the decrepit?" -- Lady OlennaTweet this

What's the deal with… Varys and his loyalties? What is his agenda (aside from taking down Littlefinger)?

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After a lot of catching up, politicking, and maneuvering, Sunday night's episode of "Game of Thrones" finally gives us some action! The volatile situation at Craster's Keep finally explodes, while Daenerys shows that the decision to trade one of her dragons was, in fact, a ruse. In King's Landing, we get to see more of Varys, and an alliance between him and Lady Olenna is one to be feared by all.

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MAD magazine is mad about "Game of Thrones"!

The outrageous humor publication is featuring the hit HBO drama in its newest issue, on stands April 30. On the cover, mascot Alfred E. Neuman grins as he sits atop the "Iron Throne" -- which is a toilet. Instead of sharp swords, the throne bears a fork, a spoon, Swiss army knife scissors, and, of course, a toilet-paper-roll holder. "We Plunge Into 'Game of Thrones,'" the magazine claims.

Inside, a cheeky illustrated spread complains that keeping all the various plots and characters straight is a "Game of Groans." A song tries to explain who is who, starting with series author George R. R. Martin: "I wrote all the books, and that's to my credit. The only thing I can't do is edit!"

The verse for Daenerys goes, "The queen of the deserts commands ten platoons. They've sworn allegiance to her bountiful dunes!"

(Click to enlarge image.)

"Game of Thrones" airs Sundays at 9 PM on HBO.

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