The Friday 5: The Week’s Most Popular Stories

It was a big week in TV, as “Game of Thrones” returned to HBO, buzz continued to build for Season 5 of “The Walking Dead” and ABC’s “Dancing” stars pulled a switcheroo. Plus, Amanda Bynes continued her comeback and Jordana Brewster recalled her dear friend Paul Walker.

In case you missed it, here are the week’s Top 5 most-read stories on AccessHollywood.com

Return To Westeros: HBO’s “Game of Thrones” returned with its dramatic Season 4 premiere, which saw Daenerys’ dragons getting bigger, a whole new kind of Wildling, a sexy and dangerous new prince in King’s Landing, and a dark new side of Arya Stark.


Remembering Paul Walker: “Fast and Furious” franchise star Jordana Brewster visited Billy Bush and Kit Hoover on Access Hollywood Live, where she opened up about returning to work on the film’s seventh installment without her friend. She also shared the memories of the first time she met Paul.


Ballroom Switcheroo: “Dancing with the Stars” attempted to inject a bit of drama into the ballroom, with a celebrity/partner switch-up, which led to guest judge Julianne Hough accusing one professional dancer of… sabotage?!?


‘Dead’ Ahead: The Season 4 finale of AMC’s “The Walking Dead” is still fresh in fans’ minds, but that didn’t stop series badass Danai Gurira – who plays katana-wielding Michonne – from already looking ahead to Season 5. Will Terminus prove to be the final stop for Rick and the gang?

READ: Danai Guriria Previews ‘Dire’ Season 5 Of ‘The Walking Dead


Birthday Bynes! Amanda Bynes continued her image rehab with a little R&R south of the border this week, as the once-troubled star posted several photos of herself enjoying the sun in Mexico. Amanda was in Cabo San Lucas to celebrate turning the big 2-8 with her parents, where she showed off her tanned and toned figure.

— Eric Anderson

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