- Last week, Ellen DeGeneres set a record for the most awards won at the People's Choice Awards. E!News examines why it's so important that this happened, and what Ellen's coming out when she did meant for so many people.
- Spike Lee has announced that he won't be using Chrisette Michele in his next project because of her decision to perform at last week's Trump inauguration.
- There were a ton of great signs at the Women's March in Washington DC last week. One of our favorites: Steve Buscemi posing next to a "Shut the Fuck, Donny!" sign. Because seriously... shut the fuck up, Donny.
Today's critical rolls: what were your favorite signs at the various protests last weekend?
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