Why The Curly Sue Actress Disappeared From Hollywood
Shortly before disappearing from Hollywood, Alisan Porter played a lovable adopted daughter with spunk and unruly curls In Curly Sue.
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The Sci-Fi Crime Drama Series That Everyone's Binging On Netflix
It's safe to say that Netflix has another hit on their hands with The One, a recently released series that's already attracting tons of attention.
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A Jason Statham Action Thriller You Forgot Existed Is Crushing It On Netflix
There's an unexpected action flick originally released in 2013 climbing up the top ten chart on Netflix, and it stars Jason Statham.
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Why Was Fear Factor Cancelled?
Fear Factor's producers finally learned you can only continue to push the envelope with gross challenges before finally going too far.
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The Real Reason Tom Holland Will Never Play A Role Like Cherry Again
For his latest role in Cherry, actor Tom Holland is showing a side of himself that audiences likely haven't seen before — and may never see from him again.
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Why Marla From I Care A Lot Looks So Familiar
Fans of edgy psychological thrillers and dark comedies alike are going absolutely ga-ga over the recent Netflix addition, I Care a Lot.
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Genevieve Padalecki's Surprising Reaction To Being Cast In The CW's Walker
One would think working on the reboot of a series Chuck Norris made famous would be a no-brainer for any performer.
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The Forgotten Chris Tucker Comedy That's Dominating Netflix's Top 10
This forgotten comedy with Chris Tucker has become a surprise hit on Netflix and earned the No. 4 spot on the streaming service.
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The Terrifying Harry Potter Characters That Haunt Tom Felton To This Day
His character may have be the son of Voldemort's right-hand stan, but the actor behind Draco Malfoy is scared by an unassuming group of Harry Potter creatures.
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The Uplifting Drama That's Taking Off On Netflix Right Now
Fans of heartwarming family dramas will have a new favorite in this Naomi Watts-led film that's ranked at number six in the U.S. today.
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Who Plays The Old Spice Man In The Old Spice Commercials?
When it comes to iconic figures from TV commercials, few are as instantly recognizable as the man from the Old Spice commercials.
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The Beyoncé Tribute You Missed In Netflix's Bridgerton
Who runs the world? Girls, of course — and Beyoncé. As it happens, the people behind Netflix's Bridgerton may just be huge Beyoncé fans, like everyone else.
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The Surprising Way That Ridley Scott Really Makes His Money
Ridley Scott may have directed some of the most beloved films, but even he has a side hustle. This is the surprising way Ridley Scott makes his money.
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Robert Downey Jr. Jumps Into 2021 With A Tribute To Eddie Van Halen
Robert Downey Jr. took to Instagram on New Year's Day to share a video of himself literally jumping into 2021, in a tribute to the late Eddie Van Halen.
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The Controversial Dark Comedy Coming To Netflix Next Month
Some people save money to go on vacation. Others commit crimes to make some quick cash in order to head somewhere tropical. At least they do in this film.
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The Strange Thing Nicole Kidman Did After Shooting A Scene In The Prom
Jo Ellen Pellman described Kidman as a 'fearless' performer, who showed her dedication to the performance by doing an awfully strange thing on set.
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The Political Drama You Need To Binge Before It Leaves Netflix
Before we had Scandal, House of Cards, & other recent political dramas, one show excited fans by meshing realism and high drama. But it's leaving Netflix soon.
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The Witcher Fans Are In For A Treat This Christmas
For fans of The Witcher, Christmas is coming early this year. The official Twitter page for The Witcher recently announced the upcoming "Witchmas" celebration, a six-day, Christmas-themed celebration for fans of the Netflix series.
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The Pam Creation From The Office That You Can Finally Own For Yourself
Pam's prowess with a pencil made an appearance in The Office, when she drew a comic book as a Christmas present for Jim — a comic that fans can now own.
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Why The Office's Jenna Fisher Regrets How She Acted In This Pam Scene
For nearly 10 years, Jenna Fischer was part of the award-winning ensemble cast of The Office and won the hearts of fans with her portrayal of the shy receptionist Pam Beesly. But while Fischer's performance as Pam was well-received, there's one particular moment that she just isn't proud of.
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The Office Character Who Was Almost Killed Off In The 4th Season
The Office almost crossed a line in its fourth season by killing off a side character.
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The Surprising Story Behind Mel Gibson's Casting As Santa In Fatman
In Fatman, Chris Cringle is portrayed by Mel Gibson. It's a casting decision made by co-directors and co-writers Ian and Eshom Nelms after a chance encounter with Gibson four years ago, when a surprising observation made them pursue him for their long-gestating project.
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Inside Joe Manganiello's Incredible Dungeons & Dragons Basement
Most probably know Joe Manganiello as the actor who first started breaking hearts as the werewolf Alcide in True Blood.
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Why This Stranger Things Newbie Looks So Familiar To Netflix Fans
Among the names on the list of actors joining the Stranger Things season 4 cast is Eduardo Franco, who will be portraying Argyle. Wondering why Franco looks strangely familiar? You're probably not alone there. Here's where you've seen this Stranger Things newbie before.
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Why Lord Of The Rings Fans Should Recognize Aunt Zelda From The Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina
Before portraying Sabrina's no-nonsense Aunt Zelda on the Netflix series, Australian actress Mirando Otto played a pivotal role in one of the most popular film franchises of the last 20 years: The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
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Why Steven Spielberg Played Dungeons & Dragons Before Filming E.T.
How does a filmmaker prepare to capture the sort of true-to-life adolescent experience that Steven Spielberg was after when filming E.T.? With game night, apparently. Actor Robert MacNaughton shared some memories of working on the extra-terrestrial adventure, including a game of Dungeons & Dragons.
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The Real Reason Todd Hoffman Left Gold Rush
When it was announced that Hoffman would not be returning after the eighth season of the show, some fans were caught by surprise. Here's what really went down.
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