Hollywood’s Golden Age is filled with stories of predatory men who let power get to their heads when dealing with their female peers. However, there are few figures that are quite as notorious as billionaire producer Howard Hughes. Howard used his wealth and influence to hook up with many notable starlets early on in his […] More
No matter how large of a group, there will always be arguments and disagreements. Though many bands and big name groups break up and move on, it is more tragic when a famous duo secretly turn out to hate each other. Whether they have good on-screen chemistry or perfectly paired musical talent, many dynamic duos […] More
In 1985, Allison Bechdel made a cartoon that featured two women who are about to go to the movies. One of them says she decides what to watch based on three simple criteria. Are there at least 2 female characters? Do they have names? Do they talk to each other about anything other than a […] More
The late-great Merv Griffin wore many hats. He was a successful businessman, talk show host, entertainer, singer, and game show creator. He was also gay during a time period in American history when it was a lot more difficult for LGBTQIA+ celebrities to be out and open about their sexuality. Perhaps this is why Griffin, […] More
In the days leading up to his death, Anthony Bourdain was reportedly in a very dark place. His friends and family were deeply concerned for him as his mood was about as low as it could get. Sadly on the 8th of June, 2018, Bourdain committed suicide while filming Parts Unknown on location in France. […] More
Early sitcoms have a reputation for being too sweet and wholesome, but a few stand out from the pack for their willingness to get a bit dark. The Addams Family focuses on a gothic group that loves everything weird and macabre. The Munsters are an actual family of monsters who try to fit into society. […] More
A lot of people tend to overly romanticize Hollywood life. They’re often blinded by the glitz and glamour that a life in film can offer while neglecting to contemplate just how taxing the spotlight can be on one’s mental and emotional well-being. Simply put, being a star isn’t always all it’s cracked up to be. […] More
Plagiarism can be a complicated legal issue. What if you have two comic characters that are similar and come out at the same time on different sides of the world? This was the case for Dennis the Menance. The United States got a lovable blond boy who accidentally causes trouble. The UK got a black-haired […] More
Studies have demonstrated what’s known as the “birthday effect.” It shows that you’re statistically most likely to die on or near your birthday. This doesn’t just apply to everyday people. Plenty of famous names have proven it to be true. Everyone from talk show hosts to prolific movie actors have left this world on the […] More