Hollywood’s family tree is more intertwined than you’d ever imagine. From distant cousins to unexpected half-siblings, you may be surprised to discover who's related to who.
Richard Pryor never treated catastrophe as an ending. One night changed his body and his work, while myth followed anyway. This piece tracks how survival reshaped comedy and legacy. Stay curious and lean in as uncomfortable laughs teach you something. Read on and watch certainty wobble a little more now.
Sometimes the Academy surprises filmgoers by doing the unexpected and causing an upset at the Oscars. So in honor of awards season, let’s look at some of the biggest surprises Oscar voters have given us over the years.
Buffy’s Cordelia got the ultimate redemption arc only to be unceremoniously killed off—but the behind-the-scenes reason WHY it happened was even more horrifying.
Those so-called villains of the 1980s weren’t always plotting world domination. Some were just following rules, protecting turf, or making rational choices. Once you hear their side, you might wonder if the “heroes” really had it right.
It takes a lot to make it in Hollywood, and just because you make it, doesn’t always mean that you get what you deserve—think of Scarlet Johansson’s battle for fair pay with Disney. Some of these actresses fought hard to get big paychecks, while others decided to branch out of acting to up their net worth.
Ronnie Van Zant enraged Mick Jagger when Lynyrd Skynyrd opened for the Rolling Stones. He did the ONE thing Jagger told them not to do—right in the middle of the show.
Throughout history, many talented artists, writers, and musicians were overlooked during their lifetimes. From Anne Frank's deeply moving diary to Ed Wood's unique films, these individuals left behind legacies that gained immense recognition and influence only after their passing.
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