Hollywood's Cursed Little Girl

Heather O’Rourke was the angel-faced child actress who rose to fame as Carol Anne Freeling in Poltergeist. But her breakout role came with a terrible curse.

Black and white portrait of Jackie Coogan in 1921.

ACTORS

March 16, 2026 Allison Robertson

Child actor Jackie Coogan became a global sensation after starring in The Kid—but when he turned 21, he discovered his parents spent all of his money.

Jackie Coogan rose to fame in the silent film era alongside Charlie Chaplin, only to lose his childhood fortune and inspire the Coogan Law that protects young actors today.

ACTORS

March 16, 2026 Allison Robertson

These Popular Hollywood Stars Are Actually More Famous For What They Do Offscreen—And It May Change How You See Them.

Discover 20 Hollywood actors who became just as famous—sometimes even more famous—for surprising talents, strange side careers, and bizarre achievements outside of their movie roles.

ACTORS

March 16, 2026 Jesse Singer

Photos Of Elizabeth Berkley Then And Now To Make Anyone Feel Old

If you watched Saved by the Bell in the late 80s and early 90s, Elizabeth Berkley was impossible to forget. From the curly hair to the unforgettable caffeine-pill meltdown, her intense and ambitious Jessie Spano became one of the defining faces of Saturday morning TV. But that was more than 30 years ago—and seeing Berkley today is a reminder that time really does fly.

MUSIC

March 16, 2026 Jesse Singer

Bands Boomers Loved—And The Modern Bands That Sound Just Like Them

There are plenty of modern bands that sound close enough to the old-school greats that fans will feel right at home. So we paired the boomer bands you grew up with with their modern-day doppelgängers you should check out. Do you agree with our choices?

Photo of Rick WRIGHT and PINK FLOYD and Syd BARRETT and Roger WATERS

MUSIC

March 16, 2026 Peter Kinney

Iconic Albums That Prove Vinyl Is Still Worth The Hype

Streaming might be convenient, but some albums were practically designed for vinyl. Here are some legendary albums that truly shine when heard spinning at 33⅓ RPM.

MUSIC

March 16, 2026 Alex Summers

Pop Hits That Make Us Wish We Could Go Back To The 2000s

The 2000s were a wild, colorful era for pop music. It was the decade when glossy dance beats, hip-hop influence, and larger-than-life personalities ruled the charts. Whether blasting from iPods, clubs, or car stereos, these songs helped define what pop music sounded like during the first decade of the new millennium.

Hollywood's Cursed Little Girl

Hollywood's Cursed Little Girl

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Child actor Jackie Coogan became a global sensation after starring in The Kid—but when he turned 21, he discovered his parents spent all of his money.

These Popular Hollywood Stars Are Actually More Famous For What They Do Offscreen—And It May Change How You See Them.

Photos Of Elizabeth Berkley Then And Now To Make Anyone Feel Old

Bands Boomers Loved—And The Modern Bands That Sound Just Like Them

Iconic Albums That Prove Vinyl Is Still Worth The Hype

Pop Hits That Make Us Wish We Could Go Back To The 2000s

Anissa Jones was the star of Family Affair—and her troubling end brought a promising career to a tragic and premature end.

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Hollywood's Cursed Little Girl

Hollywood's Cursed Little Girl

READ MORE

Child actor Jackie Coogan became a global sensation after starring in The Kid—but when he turned 21, he discovered his parents spent all of his money.

These Popular Hollywood Stars Are Actually More Famous For What They Do Offscreen—And It May Change How You See Them.

Photos Of Elizabeth Berkley Then And Now To Make Anyone Feel Old

Bands Boomers Loved—And The Modern Bands That Sound Just Like Them

Iconic Albums That Prove Vinyl Is Still Worth The Hype

Pop Hits That Make Us Wish We Could Go Back To The 2000s

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