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The Real Reason Chuck Norris Retired From the Screen
We'll always have those Chuck Norris jokes.
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Why Jean-Claude Van Damme Hated His Cameo in 'Friends'
"My acting is so bad. I look so like a ham."
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Why Did Bea Arthur Quit 'The Golden Girls'?
The Golden Girls was still in its prime when star Bea Arthur decided to retire her character, which ended the series. At the time, fans were shocked that Arthur walked, but people close to the actress weren’t surprised at all. In the 2016 book titled Golden Girls Forever: An
Why Jim Carrey Trained With a CIA Torture Expert for ‘The Grinch’
The costume and makeup process for the 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas was so insufferable that director Ron Howard had to hire a CIA torture expert to help Jim Carrey handle it. Carrey detailed the experience during a visit on The Graham Norton Show. The first-time makeup artists
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Keanu Reeves Reveals His Favorite Keanu Movies
Keanu Reeves has starred in over 100 movies throughout his 40-year career, but only a handful have truly stuck with him.
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Matthew Perry Removed This ‘Friends’ Storyline That Would’ve Caused Major Controversy
Before Monica and Chandler Bing went on to become one of the most enviable couples in sitcom history, the Friends writers set Chandler up to be unfaithful. Fortunately, Matthew Perry stepped in and demanded a rewrite. An affair was supposed to happen during the Season 5 episode titled The One
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Why Are Max and Allison Not in ‘Hocus Pocus 2’?
The 2022 Hocus Pocus sequel originally included more of the original cast mates. But the final script sadly left them out of the story. So, why are Max and Allison not in Hocus Pocus 2? The film’s screenwriter, Jen D’Angelo, spoke with Entertainment Weekly for an interview that
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The 4 Scariest 'Goosebumps' Episodes You Need to Rewatch ASAP
Almost every 90s kid remembers staying up late each Friday to catch the newest episode of Goosebumps—based on R.L. Stine’s equally as memorable paperback franchise by the same name. The spooky anthology haunted young minds from 1995 through 1998, but only a few left chills that remain
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Why Was ABC’s ‘My So-Called Life’ Cancelled After One Season?
In 1994, My So-Called Life hit TV screens and has since earned a spot as one of the most influential series of its decade. However, it ended after just one season—and without a proper finale. So, why was My So-Called Life cancelled after just one season? Let’s get
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Remembering the Taco Bell 90s Menu: You Won’t Believe These Prices
If you had the privilege of indulging in Taco Bell’s menu during the 90s, you know that everything tasted better back in the day. The exact reasons for this heightened dining experience remain a mystery. But there’s no doubt that The Bell’s food was simply better 30
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Where Was the First 'Hocus Pocus' Movie Filmed?
The 1993 film Hocus Pocus turned 30 in 2023. One year prior, Hocus Pocus 2 hit Disney+. While the second film was a huge success, lots of spooky lovers can’t quite let go of the original. And many wonder if the movie was actually filmed in Salem, Massachusetts. So,
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Here’s What Happened to Opie’s Mom on 'The Andy Griffith Show'
The Andy Griffith Show answered many questions about life, love, and friendship, but it failed to answer one very specific question about the plot — what happened to Opie’s mom? While the writers never gave the mother much direct attention, they did reveal that she died in the backdoor pilot