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Karen Valby

Senior Writer, Entertainment Weekly and EW.com

Karen Valby is a Senior Writer for EW.

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TV Recap 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' recap: Reunion: Part 2
by Karen Valby | Feb 07, 2012 10:22 AM

Camille shines, Brandi amuses, and Taylor creepy-smiles through her rage and pain.

Inside Movies 'The Hunger Games': How Donald Sutherland inspired two new President Snow scenes
by Karen Valby | Feb 01, 2012 04:43 PM

Donald Sutherland isn't shy: he wrote to director Gary Ross about why he belonged in the Hunger Games cast.  The formidable actor sent Ross an...

Inside Movies 'Hunger Games': Jennifer Lawrence 'should be nominated' for an Oscar for work as Katniss
by Karen Valby | Jan 30, 2012 04:01 PM

 With less than two months to go before the March 23 premiere of The Hunger Games, the first installment of Suzanne Collins' breathlessly addicting  trilogy,...

TV Recap 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' recap: Marlo Opens Fire on the Motherland
by Karen Valby | Jan 30, 2012 09:32 AM

Tagalong Marlo takes on the role of instigator in Cape Town. Etiquette be damned.

TV Recap 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' season finale recap: Always a Housewife
by Karen Valby | Jan 23, 2012 10:17 PM

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

TV Recap 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' recap: Talls Against Smalls, Y'alls
by Karen Valby | Jan 23, 2012 09:31 AM

On another slow episode, NeNe invites her new BFF Marlo to South Africa while Kim sends Kroy off to work.

News Briefs Bryce Dallas Howard has a baby girl
by Karen Valby | Jan 22, 2012 12:16 PM

The Help actress Bryce Dallas Howard, 30, and her husband Seth Gabel welcomed a baby girl on Thursday. Her father Ron Howard tweeted the happy...

News Briefs Longtime Penn State football coach Joe Paterno dead at 85
by Karen Valby | Jan 22, 2012 10:58 AM

Joe Paterno, whose storied career as head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions ended in November over allegations that he failed to respond to...

PopWatch Lifetime movie jackpot: Rob Lowe, accused wife killer Drew Peterson, goofy mustache
by Karen Valby | Jan 22, 2012 10:57 AM

Rob Lowe's Midwestern accent seemed hit-or-miss, but the affable actor proved last night that he can well handle the role of grinning scum bucket. I...

PopWatch Lifetime movie jackpot: Rob Lowe, murderer Drew Peterson, goofy mustache
by Karen Valby | Jan 22, 2012 10:57 AM

Rob Lowe's Midwestern accent seemed hit-or-miss, but the affable actor proved last night that he can well handle the role of grinning scum bucket. I...

PopWatch Did Stephen Colbert rock South Carolina voters like a Herman Cain?
by Karen Valby | Jan 21, 2012 08:49 PM

In the end, a stunt can and should only go so far. As results roll in for the South Carolina Republican primary, it seems that despite...

News Briefs Report: Is the end of Heidi Klum and Seal's marriage nigh?
by Karen Valby | Jan 21, 2012 01:38 PM

There are reports that Project Runway host Heidi Klum and her husband musician Seal may file for divorce in Los Angeles Superior Court this coming...

TV Recap 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' recap: Here Comes Trouble
by Karen Valby | Jan 17, 2012 12:35 AM

At the grand opening of SUR, Kim locks herself in the bathroom while Taylor and the other women have a Housewives therapy session.

TV Recap 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' recap: Powder to the Panties
by Karen Valby | Jan 16, 2012 09:33 AM

Miss Joyce won't rest until she brokers a truce between Kim, NeNe, and Sheree. So tired.

TV Recap 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' recap: Don't Make the Ken Doll Mad
by Karen Valby | Jan 10, 2012 10:56 AM

In Hawaii, Kyle tries to hold Kim accountable for her actions. This makes Kim's bulldog Ken snappish.

TV Recap 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' recap: Ill Communication
by Karen Valby | Jan 09, 2012 09:14 AM

Peter and Cynthia confront their rocky first year of marriage, while NeNe and Marlo come together in the name of the environment.

TV Recap 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' recap: The End is Lanai
by Karen Valby | Jan 03, 2012 10:26 AM

The gang heads to Hawaii for Mauricio's birthday, while a disinvited Taylor makes her presence known from afar.

TV Recap 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' recap: If This Wall Could Talk
by Karen Valby | Dec 19, 2011 09:26 AM

Kim and her wigs moved into their new mansion, while the women gathered to celebrate the opening of the Bailey Agency.

Features Emmys 2011: Broad humor steals the show
by Karen Valby | Dec 16, 2011

The storming of the Emmy stage by the best actress in a comedy nominees added an exclamation point to a banner year for female comedians

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