Penelope Singh articles

Christina Applegate’s did acclaimed work in sitcoms, Broadway, movies, and dramatic roles. But she's had to overcome more than her share of adversity along the way.

When it comes to preparing for a role, actors can get pretty creative—and sometimes downright strange. For many, slipping into character isn’t as simple as memorizing lines and hitting their marks. They need warm-ups or even full-blown rituals that help them transform before the cameras roll. Let’s dive into some of the strangest rituals famous actors rely on before filming.

In 1958, the underwater realm of Sea Hunt hit the TV airwaves, starring Lloyd Bridges. The show was the first to bring underwater adventures into the living rooms of America.

The hair. The strut. The voice. It could only be one woman: Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock & Roll. Here is the enduring story of this tough-as-nails legend.

Sometimes, it’s the characters lurking on the sidelines who grab our attention and refuse to let go. Whether they dropped iconic catchphrases, reshaped entire shows, or earned legendary fan love, these 25 characters prove that sometimes the real stars aren’t the ones in the spotlight.

There are thousands of TV shows out there, and while the big hits tend to dominate conversations, plenty of brilliant series slip under the radar. If you’re looking to freshen up your watchlist, here are some hidden gems you’ve probably missed.

From Audrey Hepburn’s timeless elegance to Carrie Bradshaw’s closet full of Manolos, TV and film have always had the power to spark new fashion trends and keep old ones alive. Decades later, we’re still borrowing from these characters, proving that sometimes the best stylists are on screen.

TV has come a long way, from simple sitcoms and anthology dramas to highly evolved storytelling that rivals the movies. Some shows, however, didn’t just entertain—they transformed the culture, rewrote the rulebook, and paved the way for what TV could be.

Music doesn’t just evolve gradually—sometimes a single song redefines what's possible, and in doing so, renders an entire genre obsolete. These 10 tracks didn’t just top charts—they killed the genre that came before them.