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This month marks 15 years since Charmed premiered on what was then The WB. And although it certainly wasn’t the first television show about witches, it was one of the most successful, capturing a fan base that to this day watches re-runs at every opportunity — or is that just me?

Charmed told the story of the Halliwell sisters and their power of three. Basically, when the three of them combined their witchy mojo, they were pretty much unstoppable. With the Book of Shadows in their attic, full of spells and potions, the sisters were able to fight off all kinds of demons. And when they weren’t being attacked (which was rare), they were able to fall in love — sometimes with the wrong people — and have real-life sibling arguments.

Despite swapping the third sister after Prue died, the show succeeded in creating a real family dynamic. The sisters always had chemistry, and you couldn’t help but root for them to stick together and bicker about boys while simultaneously kicking butt. Plus, you knew you were amongst cool witches when they used their free time to open a nightclub.

However, even with the magic element, the show also had a subtlety to it. Sure, it was a fantastical show about witches and demons, etc., but there was a real sense that this wasn’t the life the girls wanted, but rather one they were born with and were good at. They were nonchalant about their magic, and it made it that much more believable (while still being unbelievable). Charmed perfected the family-of-witches formula that so many shows nowadays can’t quite figure out.

From The CW’s brief try with The Secret Circle to American Horror Story: Coven and Lifetime’s new series Witches of East End, witches are by no means a thing of the past. However, they do seem to be getting more and more extreme, therefore lacking Charmed‘s defined magical universe. That’s not to say that Charmed wasn’t full of crazy story lines, but is it just me, or are witches getting weirder? Personally, being a witch is crazy enough for me. I don’t need much more. And perhaps that’s why I’d much rather watch a re-run of Charmed than any of the new witchy shows. It maintained that balance of real-life and magic, and there was some inexplicably logical element to it all. And did I mention it was fun?

At the end of the day, Charmed cast a spell that I can’t seem to shake, and no new show has provided the antidote (or whatever that is in the witch world). Perhaps the Book of Shadows is the greatest grimoire of all time?

What do you all think, PopWatchers? Are you Team Halliwell?

Source: EW.com

"We're getting married October 12th at a mansion," the actress revealed to Us Weekly at the premiere of Mademoiselle C in New York City Friday, Sept. 6. "It used to be a nunnery, so it's perfect for me. As everyone knows, I am a nun!" she joked.

It will also be an intimate ceremony, with just family invited. "I have eight brothers and sisters and a massive family. That takes care of it. That's everybody. That's it." The Charmed actress also admitted that she will be toning down her rocker girl image (she once dated Marilyn Manson) when it comes to the music. "I'm having a New Orleans swing band -- a brass band from New Orleans. I found them on the street."

The same goes for her dress. Unlike her outrageous and very revealing infamous ensemble at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards, McGowan will be walking down the aisle in an Oscar de la Renta wedding gown.

McGowan and her artist boyfriend of over a year will then travel to Tahiti for their honeymoon. "I've never been. I've always dreamed of having one of those little huts over the water," she admitted.

This will be McGowan's first marriage. "He's magic," she gushes of Detail. "He's made me a better woman. And I've made him a better man!" The Jawbreaker actress has previously been engaged to Manson and Machete Kills director Robert Rodriguez.

Source: Us Weekly

Modern Family star Sofia Vergara is the highest paid actress on television for the second year in a row, according to Forbes. Vergara’s ranking is part of their larger Celebrity 100 list. The data is based on earnings made from sitcom/series work, endorsements, and licensing deals from June 2012 to June 2013. The top five highest earning actresses all hail from comedy, drama, and reality shows.

In addition to her starring role on Modern Family, Vergara is the executive producer of upcoming ABC drama Killer Women, has a successful Kmart fashion line, and has endorsement deals with Diet Pepsi, Covergirl, Rooms to Go, Comcast, and and thyroid medicine Synthroid. The Colombian born star earned over $30 million last year alone, making her by far the most successful woman on TV.

The star is, according to Forbes, ‘the reigning queen of celebrity endorsement deals’.

But Vergara doesn’t just top the list, she’s the highest paid actress by a significant margin – the second most-paid TV actresses are $19 million behind her – which might also just be her lucky number, as $19 million is also how much the actress earned as 2012′s top earning female TV star.

Tied for number two are actresses Mariska Hargitay (Law & Order) and Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory) earning $11 million this year.

There was also a five-way tie for fourth place earnings between Melissa McCarthy (Mike & Molly), The Kardashians, Ellen Pompeo (Grey’s Anatomy), Bethenny Frankel, and Tina Fey, all earning $10 million this year.

Forbes’ list considers reality TV appearances a type of performance – “yes, it’s true, we consider reality TV acting—don’t you?” Forbes' Meghan Casserly writes. McCarthy’s place is lower than expected considering the astronomical high she’s been riding since Bridesmaids with two movies and a Saturday Night Live hosting gig this year. But with the top 20 TV actresses earning a combined total of $183 million in 2013.

Meanwhile, Vergara has a busy promotional schedule ahead of her for the remainder of the year. The fifth season of Modern Family will commence airing on September 25. And she also co-stars with Sharon Stone in Fading Gigolo, which will have a limited release later this year.

Rose McGowan leads a "charmed life," but she's far from your typical A-list star.

The 39-year-old opened up to omg! in a candid interview over a couple glasses of Apothic Rosé wine at the Gramercy Park Hotel in New York City and dished about everything from redecorating homes to her obsession with pasta and Taco Bell.

No joke: she can recite her Taco Bell take-out order on command – "Taco Fresca and Bean and Cheese Burrito, no onions, add sour cream, two dollars and 46 cents at the window, thank you" – and enjoy a couple glasses of wine on a Friday night, just like the next girl.

  Since we're toasting with wine, you obviously like to drink it, right?
Rosé is actually primarily what I do drink. I’ll drink it all season, so what’s great about this Apothic Rosé, is that it’s cool that they’re calling it after me – just kidding – but it’s a limited edition… so it makes it kind of extra special.

Are you a two-glass wine girl?
I’m a two-glass girl.

After two glasses, there's a chance that one makes bad decisions…
Well, after two glasses, then there’s another decision. If you get to the third glass, then you have a bad decision of getting to the next glass, and then you have a bad, bad day the next day. I get hung over really easily.

Have you ever made a bad decision after drinking wine?
I’ve noticed that my IQ goes down about 10 to 15 points with each glass of wine. So if we go past two, yeah. I think everyone’s kissed somebody that you really regret, right? Then you see them the next day or, for me, get a photo with someone, and you’re like, what was I thinking? Oh my god. That’s definitely [the worst]. I don’t have beer goggles, but you can have wine goggles. I’m not a beer girl.

Why not beer?
It’s not classy. It’s just not. I just feel like it’s not chic.

We're talking about booze, but what about food? Do you ever cook for anyone?
I do. I only know how to make pasta, though, because I grew up in Italy. I probably eat pasta five or six days a week, like usually before I go to bed. And somehow I don’t gain weight.

That’s pretty impressive.
I think growing up in Italy, you just metabolize it differently and you just get used to it. Last night I had a huge bowl of pasta at the hotel and then passed out. I could live on pasta.

Let's talk fashion -- what is chic in your opinion?
I think not caring. I care about things I care about, but I mean, not caring what others think.

Rose McGowan recently became a blonde

You're always switching up your hair color. Which one is your fave?
I probably get the most response when I have really long, pretty, dark hair. I still consider myself, like I have dark hair. It’s tricky, because my boyfriend only likes brunette … In Los Angeles, you’re told that you have to look approachable and palatable, and I realize that I scare all those men anyway. Screw them – I do what I want.

What’s your favorite restaurant right now?
I like Sushi Nozawa, and then I like Jan’s Diner, which is right next to my favorite Taco Bell on Beverly Boulevard by La Cienega. I eat really high-end food and then Taco Bell.

We know you like real estate. Does Ginnifer Goodwin really live in your old house?
Well, actually Rachel Bilson bought it from me. Then Busy Philipps bought it from her. And then Ginnifer lives there now. It’s like only actresses live there. It’s really funny. It's my house that I bought and restored.

Each of you has such a unique sense of style…
Probably. It was funny when I sold it, since it was the first house I totally restored. The night that it closed, I had nightmares that Rachel Bilson went to Pottery Barn and put in purple velvet curtains.

Do you like to buy houses and redecorate them?
I do. I restore 1920s houses primarily. I’ve done four so far.

How would you describe your style?
Well, now my house is from 1961, and it’s all very ‘70s. It’s very Halston. It’s kind of a rebirth. I went through a big breakup and some other stuff, and I just needed a total and complete change. It's kind of like I wanted Palm Springs in L.A., but I wanted it with like a real ‘70s chic French and Italian sensibility, not ‘70s American. The 1970s Italian and French [style] is very money.

Source: Yahoo! omg!

Few weeks delaying could be a big matter as the action-crime film credits few major actors returning from the first film, Jessica Alba and Michelle Rodriguez will return to spice up in Machete Kills. Other major newcomers will also be credited such as, Mel Gibson, Charlie Sheen, Sofia Vergara, Vanessa Hudgens, Amber Heard, and more. Also the former Spy Kids actress, Alexa Vega, will also take part in the film. The film also marks the pop singer debut as an actress, Lady GaGa.

Danny Trejo returns to headline the film as ex-Federal agent called Machete, who is recruited by the US government to take down an arm dealer who has plan to launch a weapon into space.

The film continues to be directed and written by Robert Rodriguez.

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