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Pop Culture RoundUp: Oprah, Joaquin, and Borat

Scott opens the door to the world of POP CULTURE  and I load him up with stories-

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We begin with the HUGE announcement that OPRAH will take a lucky group from one of her live audiences around the world to AUSTRALIA!   Quite a gift, but are there hidden ties??

 Joaquin Phoenix, has been on what people are saying is a "personal and professional downward spiral" for awhile.   It was all documented in a movie called, "I'm Still Here".   Movie critics everywhere were praising the film for it's capture of his self-destruction.  Turns out the whole thing was a HOAX. 

Sacha Baron Cohen has just signed on to play Freddie Mercury from the legendary rock group, QUEEN bio-pic.  Cohen's ability to literally become another character will be crucial if he plans on creating a serious and respectful portrayal of the late-great- Freddie Mercury. 

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