J.D. Blackwell articles

The folk quartet The Mamas & the Papas became hugely famous for their sweet vocal harmonies. Unfortunately, things behind the scenes were as unharmonious as you could get. Somehow, the California dreamers and their dysfunctional ways pulled Denny Doherty, a nice guy from eastern Canada, into their chaos. The Mamas & the Papas only spent a couple of years in the limelight, but it would take Doherty the rest of his life to recover from the trauma.

Discover the real reason Aunt Viv was replaced on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, exploring Janet Hubert's exit, her feud with Will Smith, the recast, and their emotional reunion decades later.

The 60s were a decade rich with great child actors. Can you place what shows they starred in?

Discover the beloved 1970s TV shows that ended too soon, from Wonder Woman and Battlestar Galactica to Kolchak and Soap, and why fans still believe they deserved more seasons.

Jane Fonda was already a major Hollywood star by the late 1960s. She had earned critical acclaim through films such as They Shoot Horses, Don't They? and was becoming one of the most recognizable actresses in America. At the same time, she was increasingly drawn toward political activism and social causes.

Discover the surprising casting stories behind Hollywood’s biggest stars. From Harrison Ford and Al Pacino to Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Downey Jr., these actors nearly lost the roles that made them famous.

Looking back five decades to one of the best movies of all time, and the actors who made it happen.

Steve Clark was the guitarist and songwriter who shredded for Def Leppard. But the only thing he shredded harder than a guitar riff was his liver. His struggles with alcoholism ultimately led to his demise at the tender age of 30. But not before he left his mark.

Putting together the ultimate dad movie list for Father's Day.