Quinn Mercer articles

In the early 1900s, the burgeoning Hollywood film industry saw the arrival of many actors and actresses intent on making it big. One was Martha Mansfield, who stood among some of the most famous names in theater, and eventually silent film. However, just as her career was blossoming into stardom, a disaster occurred that no one could have foreseen. After filming a long and tiring scene, Mansfield took a moment to rest in her car only to suddenly become engulfed in flames. Her coworkers jumped into action to save her life—but the outcome was catastrophic.

The Oscars are supposed to be the “best of the best,” but sometimes they miss. Big time. Performances, films, directors that critics and audiences love, but Oscar voters either ignore or undervalue. Here are some of the most jaw-dropping Oscar snubs ever.

Concept albums are beyond a series of songs; they're longer stories meant to be listened to from start to finish. We look at the best concept albums in music.

Joan Rivers lived with unrelenting wit, courage, and irreverence. Her story is one of groundbreaking comedy, devastating personal loss, resilience, and a legacy that influences the entertainment world.

Selena. No last name, just Selena. During the 90s, she dominated the charts with her upbeat Latin-pop sound and soprano voice. However, in her private life, she struggled with family drama, secret relationships, and the betrayal of her closest supporter. Though her life was tragically short, her legacy continues to loom large and bright over the landscape of music and television.

Hollywood is chaos. For every smooth production, there are a dozen behind-the-scenes battles: studios vs. directors, stars vs. directors, and sometimes directors vs. themselves. And when things get really ugly? The director gets kicked off their own movie. Here are some director shake-ups that left their mark on cinema history.

Hollywood careers can be unpredictable. One minute you’re the hottest star in town, and the next you’re struggling to land a decent script. But sometimes, all it takes is one role to remind the world why an actor is unforgettable. Here are some iconic roles that made audiences fall in love all over again.

There’s something magical about black and white movies. When filmmakers lean into it, the shadows become characters, the light becomes storytelling, and suddenly, you don’t miss color at all. Here are 25 films that prove monochrome isn’t just timeless, it’s transcendent.

Method acting is one thing, but some actors crank it up to 11, living as their characters even when the cameras stop rolling. Here are 20 actors who famously—or infamously—lived like their characters off-screen.