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John Farr, 06/22/12

Editor, bestmoviesbyfarr.com

Today, our most celebrated actress, Meryl Streep, turns 63. Can it be possible? My own top-ten list below reflects what I believe are her best films. On her birthday, let's say: "Bravo, Meryl Streep."

Louis Virtel, 06/22/12

West Coast Entertainment Editor, AfterElton.com

Shawn Amos, 06/22/12

Amos Content Group

From Lady Gaga's nearly 80 million followers and fans on Twitter and Facebook, to Spotify's 16-million-song catalog, social media's impact on the music industry is undeniable.

Tucker Max, 06/22/12

#1 New York Times Best Selling author of "I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell"

Everyone is missing the point in the Adam Carolla controversy -- both the people hating him and those defending him. This isn't about whether or not women are funny; this is about how modern media creates fake controversy to manufacture rage and get eyeballs.

Liz Smith, 06/22/12

Although Woody made a movie back in 1998 titled "Celebrity" which seemed to be his final word on the vagaries of fame, "To Rome With Love" surpasses that in every way.

Trish Bendix, 06/22/12

Managing Editor, AfterEllen.com

We pride ourselves on knowing all kinds of Sapphic pop-culture facts. Each week we'll share some of the best tidbits on The Huffington Post in our new series, "Best Lesbian Week Ever." Here's who and what was on our raging gay radar this week.

Rick Mele, 06/22/12

Writer, film critic, sports fan

Despite a few obvious liberties, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter claims to play its history relatively straight (apart from the central premise that slavery was a cover for widespread vampirism, that is). So, as a public service to history students everywhere, I attempted to separate fact from fiction, at least according to the historical horror mash-up.

Jonathan Kim, 06/22/12

Film Critic for ReThink Reviews and the Uprising Show

Mike Ragogna, 06/22/12

Radio Personality on Solar Powered KRUU-FM, Music Biz Vet

"If there's any way to sort of distilling Once: The Musical into anything, it would have to be the presence of hope -- the idea that if you remain open, you can enter into these beautiful relationships and friendships."

J-L Cauvin, 06/22/12

Comedian. Former Attorney. Tall. Working Hard. Failing Harder.

What if Carolla is right or at least why is the idea that men are generally funnier than women such a sin that to even think it is a capital offense?

Jackie K. Cooper, 06/22/12

Film Critic

Talhotblond is a suspenseful film, based on a true story, about a man who conducts an affair of the mind on the Internet.

Bishop Pierre Whalon, 06/22/12

Bishop of Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe

What struck me -- besides the quality of the acting, direction, amazing sets, and excellent effects -- was the theme of faith.

Maggie Furlong, 06/22/12

TV critic and pop culture fanatic

HBO's "The Newsroom" has all the hallmarks of an Aaron Sorkin show, but there's one significant twist that should attract Sorkin fans and the uninitiated alike: He's making viewers the smart ones.

Marcus Holmlund, 06/22/12

Fashion stylist and writer

Born into a family of hairdressers, Cesar Ramirez, is today's go-to hairstylist catering to R&B; royalty.

MacGregor Thomson, 06/22/12

UGC Editor, The Huffington Post

Not Long ago enigma2 suggested that HuffPost make a space where it's easy for community members to share their favorite music. Well, here it is!

Dustin Fitzharris, 06/22/12

Journalist; contributor, ABCNews.com

I'm in a state of becoming. Even though I've had a full career and I've been around a long time, it's like dinosaurs are coming back. It's all new. I'm having to be on my own and seeing how exciting life can be now.

Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin, 06/22/12

Producer extraordinaire (Ramone) and acclaimed singer-songwriter (Evin)

This week we review music by Brenda Holloway, Bombino, J Roddy Walston & The Business, Homer & Jethro and more.