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In the never-ending stream of 50 Shades of Grey promotion, the big hurrah is here. The official trailer hit screens during last night's episode of Scandal. three months before the film's release date. Soundtracking the trailer is Beyoncé's "Haunted," only adding to the sizzle of the clinking S&M objects and Dakota Johnson's heavy breathing. At least there were some words spoken this time.