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In the world of acting, you usually stick with the profession until the end. This is mostly because once you have your foot in the...
18 Surprising Jobs Celebrities Had Before They Were Famous
It is hard to believe that the likes of Beyoncé and Kanye West weren’t always some of the most renowned people in the world. Yup,...
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Book adaptations can be frustrating. We all know the strange mix of emotions that come along whenever you hear that one of your favorite books...
23 Times Female Celebrities Shut Down Haters Who Bashed Their Curves
It's no secret that our culture has an unhealthy obsession with being thin. From the portrayal of women in the media to those retouched images...
Snapchat: Is It Actually Worth It?
Ah, Snapchat. It's the perfect place to send flirty messages, brag about what you're doing and send triple chin selfies to your BFF. It's also...
21 Celebrities Who Hate Their Fame
Being famous, to all of us unfamous people, might seem like the dream. You have riches, a celebrity status and are always surrounded by gorgeous...
17 Celebrity Confessions Confirm The Problems of Being Famous
There are lots of benefits to being famous: the traveling to exotic locales, the hair and makeup people, the award show swag bags, etc. But...
18 Celebrities Who Are Proud Bookworms
Picture this: it's a crisp fall evening, you've got a mug of tea in one hand, and you've got the latest must-read book in the...
21 Iconic Young Adult Book Series Adaptations, Ranked
There's nothing more addictive than a super good (or super cheesy) young-adult book series. Whether you were a Harry Potter fan, or you were more...
12 Things “Vampire Diaries” Fans Should Know About The Spin-Off “Legacies”
If you're a true Vampire Diaries fan, then you know that there's another spin-off about to hit The CW now that The Originals wrapped up....
Mindy Kaling Is An Amazing Hero For Body Positivity
This morning, listeners to NPR's Morning Edition heard a familiar voice, talking about a familiar topic. Guest Mindy Kaling, who is best known for playing...
15 Kinds Of Female Protagonists We Need To See More Of On Screen
Hey y'all — we now live in the year 2020! You'd think that, at this point, our TV screens would be filled with diverse and...
15 Real Reasons Why Being Single Can Be A Good Thing
You know how in all those Disney movies, the princesses were lucky enough to be swept off their feet by dream Princes by the time...
17 Male Movie Love Interests That Are Actually The Worst
Who here has ever wished that they could meet more guys like the ones they see in movies? Or better yet, who here has fallen...
17 Overrated Female Movie Love Interests That Are Actually The Worst
We see them in popular films all the time. They’re quirky, down-to-earth, relatable, and oh-so-innocent (well, sometimes they are). But even though we admire these...
16 Quirky Female Characters That Make Us Proud To Be Awkward
Awkwardness isn't usually seen as an attractive quality. For most, it's that one annoying trait that can ruin first impressions, cause unnecessary drama, or prevent...
19 Things You Need To Know About Pete Davidson
Some people know him from Saturday Night Live. Some know him as Ariana Grande’s boo. But there are plenty of things people don't know about...
List of 20 Top Most Successful Directors
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Steven Spielberg is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, born there on December 18, 1946. He made his first films...
David Letterman Life Story
Whether he was battling Jay Leno or the starlets who are exposing themselves on his talk show, David Letterman always has a punch line. He...
6 Beautiful Actors Who Played Ugly Characters
Getting famous these days is pretty easy. Go get yourself arrested or pop a video up on YouTube and your fifteen minutes are just around...
Idris Elba Life Story
Who Is Idris Elba
Idris Elba is an English actor, rapper, and DJ who became acclaimed for his roles in famed crime...
Gwyneth Paltrow Life Story
She is the epitome of Hollywood grace and glamour, she has yet to choose a role in a film that hasn’t been a blockbuster and...
Anthony Mackie Life Story
Who Is Anthony Mackie
Anthony Mackie is an actor who, after graduating from Julliard School’s drama division, earned work immediately with roles...
Chris Rock Life Story
Who Is Chris Rock
Chris Rock is a stand up comedian and professional actor who has climbed the industry ladder without skipping...
Chadwick Boseman Life Story
Who Is Chadwick Boseman
Chadwick Boseman is an actor who grew to fame in the 2010s, starring in sports movies such as...
Robert Pattinson Life Story
Where Robert goes, the vampire-obsessed tweens follow. His first notable role was as Cedric Diggory in the Harry Potter franchise, but it was his turn...
‘Liespotting’ Book Sharpens Your Lie Detection Skills
Pamela Meyer, author of "Liespotting: Proven Techniques to Detect Deception," knows you didn't miss the client meeting because your dog was sick.The Harvard MBA and...
‘Born This Way’: The Most Important Album of Lady Gaga’s Career?
Lady Gaga is at once the biggest pop star in the world and not really a pop star at all -- at least not in...
Jamie Foxx ‘Rio’ Interview
Jamie Foxx voiced 'Nico' the parrot from award winning animation, Rio.
So tell me about this parrot voice. What's the dealio?In order...
Shirley MacLaine talks ‘Addiction to Fame’
In 2011 redhead Shirley MacLaine a new book out called 'I'm Over All That.' It is a delightful collection of vignettes that talks about her...
Andrew Allen ‘Loving You Tonight’ Interview
Maybe it's the positive, DIY attitude that carried the singer through a minivan tour in Canada, a self-booked tour of UK and his famed 'Living...
Ray Romano: ‘I’ve Had a Crisis in My 20’s, 30’s, 40’s’
Sometimes comic Ray Romano sounds awfully too close to his Everybody Loves Raymond character Ray Barone. He's self-deprecating, sweet and quick to spill the beans...
Kevin James ‘The Zookeeper’ Interview
In 'The Zookeeper,' a lovable menagerie of zoo animals break their omerta in order to assist their lovable zookeeper (played by Kevin James) find love...
Country Music Experts Weigh in on Gwyneth Paltrow’s CMA Performance
When Gwyneth Paltrow decided to debut the title song from her upcoming film 'Country Strong,' her first-ever live musical performance, she could have slipped unnoticed...
A Look into Johnny Depp’s True Character
He owns his own island. He's one of the most bankable movie stars in the world. He can write his own ticket, career-wise. So Johnny...
5 Books for Understanding the Chernobyl Disaster
The Chernobyl nuclear incident began when a reactor exploded killing dozens almost immediately. Tens of thousands of people were exposed to hazardous radiation from the...
Fairy Tale Mermaid Books for Readers of All Ages
In the golden days of sailing, many a sailor would swear that he’d seen a mermaid. Half-fish, half-woman, these captivating creatures of legend are depicted...
10 Great Reads for the Home Paranormal Investigator
May 3 marks the death of Charles Fort, America’s chronicler of the unexplained. Fort spent his time trawling newspapers and library archives for stories of...
6 Books That Show the Dark Side of Technology
Science fiction is a wonderful, seething sea of works about technology and its dark side, so I thought I’d take a sideways look at what’s...
10 Guides to Your Favorite Fantasy Worlds
Would you like to go down the rabbit hole? All would-be wizards, witches and vampires, let's take a vacation... or perhaps a tour of Middle-earth?...
9 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers Lost to Suicide
May is Mental Health Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of mental illness, and to advocate for better care and education on the issue. While...
Favorite Dinosaur Books, Both Fact and Fiction
Let’s face it: Dinosaurs are freaking awesome. Despite having been extinct for 65 million years and counting, these awe-inspiring creatures continue to surface in our...
Some of Brian Keene’s Best Novels
Brian Keene is an author who is know for writing books in dark fantasy, horror, crime and also a selection of comic books. He has...
5 Novels Set in Psychiatric Hospitals
As a former mental health worker, I have mixed feelings about novels set in psychiatric facilities. I can see these places work so well in...
5 Oral Histories of Disasters That Never Happened
Looking for first-hand account of catastrophes that never happened? Check out these five apocalyptic oral histories!
World War Z: An Oral...
7 Tales of Magic and Terror in the Subways of NYC
The New York City subway system is a pretty safe place in real life. Not so, in the realms of horror and fantasy. Check out...
21 Science Books That Are All Doom and Gloom
Do you enjoy reading about the downfall of planet earth, our ultimate destruction? Mutating diseases? Or perhaps a darker look into who we're really fight...
12 Chilling Reads for Hot Summer Days
The United States in the grips of a heat wave, and now is as good a time as any to stay in and read one...
Loved Hereditary? Here’s What to Read Next
Full of twists and turns, as dark as the devil’s broom closet, Hereditary has provoked very strong audience reactions. Here’s our book suggestions if you...
5 Enduring American Mysteries Explored in 5 Novels
Although the United States is a fairly young country, we have our share of secrets. In honor of Independence Day, here’s five of the nation’s...
10 Fantasy Novels Bibliophiles Will Love
Chances are that if you’re reading this, then you love books — science fiction and fantasy, particularly. If we guessed right, then you’ll love our...
Monster Plants Aren’t Just Fiction
If you haven't heard, Virginia became the latest state to report the presence of the Giant Hogweed: an invasive plant with sap that burns the...
Alexander the Great Book Collection
Alexandria is a fascinating city. Founded by the legendary conqueror Alexander the Great and later ruled by the Egyptian-Greek dynasty known as the Ptolemies, it...
10 Novels Featuring Far-Fetched Conspiracy Theories
While we tend to think of them as a facet of the modern life in the United States, conspiracy theories have been a part of...
The Best Summer Science Books
The heat of July is currently upon us, which means that more and more of us are either taking to the beaches and pools or...
17 Killer Schoolgirls in Fiction
There’s something mysteriously appealing about killer schoolgirls in fiction. From the perspective of a former schoolgirl, there’s the idea of being more than a serial...
Water Worlds: 10 Aquatic Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books
There’s nothing like picking up an escape to another world – and there are few things more mysterious than the depths of the waters. In...
8 Awful Eighties Fantasy Films You Probably Forgot All About
Barbarians! Dinosaurs! Lasers! The early eighties is a gold mine for fans of schlocky science-fiction and fantasy films. The mind boggles as to how some...
Will Ferrell Life Story
One of the most popular and successful comedy stars of the 2000s, Will Ferrell's improvisation background with The Groundlings led to huge success on Saturday...
Mark Wahlberg Life Story
From Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch to Hollywood heavyweight with roles in Boogie Nights and The Fighter and production credits like Entourage and Boardwalk...
Don Cheadle Life Story
Who Is Don Cheadle
Don Cheadle is a multi award winning actor and producer, known for his highly acclaimed dramatic roles in...
Terrence Howard Life Story
Who Is Terrence Howard
Terrence Howard is an actor from Chicago who rose to fame in the 1990s in independent movies and...
Stan Lee Life Story
Who Is Stan Lee
Stan Lee was one of the creative geniuses behind the phenomenal success of Marvel Comics and the movie-based...
20 of the Best-Selling Authors in the World
Fantasy, horror, mystery… books of all genres read by millions and written by some of the most creative among us. Today let’s look at these...
Kristen Stewart Life Story
You watched her trying to escape from crazed robbers with Jodie Foster when she was 12, the she’s trapped in a love triangle between a...
Ewan McGregor Life Story
Who Is Ewan McGregor
Ewan McGregor is a famous actor from Perth, Scotland. He was born in 1971, making him 49-years-old. As...
Dr. Seuss Life Story
Who Is Dr. Seuss
Interestingly enough, Dr. Seuss was never really a doctor, and he used the Dr’ as his father often...
George Lucas Life Story
Who Is George Lucas
George Lucas is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, and successful entrepreneur. Lucas was born in 1944 and...
Harrison Ford Life Story
Everything about Harrison Ford screams “hero.” Whether he’s topped with a fedora and wielding a whip or wrapped up in the finest Italian bespoke suit,...
George R. R. Martin Life Story
Who Is George R. R. Martin
George RR Martin is an American writer who specializes in science fiction, fantasy and horror. He...