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Chris Evert at the 1978 Wimbledon quarterfinals.

Why Is It Called a “Tennis Bracelet”?

Chris Evert’s tennis bracelets made tennis bracelets a thing. But the origin story gets mistold quite often.

Alex Trebek is shown shortly before shaking his head in disappointment at a contestant.

‘Jeopardy!’ Icon Alex Trebek Gets a Stamp of Approval From the Postal Service

The late ‘Jeopardy!’ host is being honored in a Forever stamp sheet. The current cost of a Trebek Forever Stamp is 73 cents; a sheet of 20 is $14.60.

30 Surprising Facts About ‘Scarface’

Though it was initially a flop, Brian De Palma’s ‘Scarface’ has become a classic of the crime genre.

An appropriately confused-looking Gwyneth Paltrow with Robert Downey Jr. in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' (2017).

9 Actors Who Forgot (Or Claimed They Forgot) They Were In Famous Movies

We all forget things from time to time.

Quiz: Can You Guess How These Famous Figures Died?

Whatever a person’s accomplishments in life, death tends to be a humbling experience. Can you guess how these notables expired?

James Baldwin, Senator Tammy Baldwin, and George Takei.

15 Inspiring Quotes from LGBTQ+ Leaders

These memorable quotes from LGBTQ+ leaders—on everything from intersectionality to being an ally—will ring true all year round.

The Gen Z idol has been in the spotlight ever since her break-out role on Disney’s "Shake It Up."

9 Fascinating Facts About Zendaya

From her status as a Kidz Bop alumna to the real meaning behind her name, there's probably a lot of facts about Zendaya that you don't know about.

12 Things You Might Not Know About Tom Cruise

The 'Mission: Impossible' actor once considered becoming a Franciscan priest.

The Fifteenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) and his companion Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) are ready for their close-up.

The 13 Best TV Shows to Watch on Disney+ Right Now

Disney+ is every sci-fi lover’s must-have streaming service.

8 Bands Named After People Not In The Band

Behind the bands Pink Floyd, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Hootie & the Blowfish were their less-famous namesakes.

Did Humphrey Bogart Really Hog Joints? (And If Not, Why Do We Say ‘Bogart’?)

This weed slang originated in the 1960s and yep, you can thank Humphrey Bogart for it, but not for reasons you might expect.

When Big Bird Sang “Bein’ Green” at Jim Henson’s Memorial Service

Before his death in 1990, Jim Henson gave very clear instructions about what his memorial service should look like: no attendees should wear black and a jazz band should be in attendance.

10 Things We Learned From ‘Marky Mark,’ Mark Wahlberg’s 1992 Autobiography

The rapper-turned-actor dedicated the book to his penis.

Dean Martin brought roasts to television audiences.

Burned: How Dean Martin and the Friars Club Popularized the Celebrity Roast

Making a mockery of famous people is a decades-old tradition.

The 15 Best Gen X Movies of All Time

From blockbuster comedies to queer rom-coms, the best Gen X movies reflected the society of their time.

A Leaked Script for ‘Seinfeld’ That Was Too Disturbing to Air Has Surfaced—and It’s Pretty Dark

The 1990 script features Elaine buying a gun and making JFK assassination jokes.

(L to R) Jerry Seinfeld, Adrian Martinez, Jack McBrayer, Thomas Lennon, Bobby Moynihan, and James Marsden in 'Unfrosted.'

Post vs. Post: The Real-Life Breakfast Betrayal Behind ‘Unfrosted,’ Netflix’s Pop-Tarts Movie

In the 1960s, Post and Kellogg's were in a race to bring toasted pastries to the masses. Their inspiration? Dog food.

“Blackbird” Revisited: How The Beatles’ Civil Rights Anthem Has Been Inspiring Artists for More Than 50 Years

How Johann Sebastian Bach and the Little Rock Nine inspired one of The Beatles’ biggest hits—and one of the most covered songs ever recorded.

(Left to right) Tyra Banks, Lindsay Lohan, Jeff Goldblum.

31 ‘Glee’ Guest Stars You Forgot About

'Glee' never wasted a chance to cast a celebrity in a small role. Here are 31 great examples.

Rin Tin Tin and trainer Lee Duncan prepare to go before cameras in 1935.

14 of the Biggest Animal Stars in Hollywood History

Rin Tin Tin was found on a World War I battlefield in France before making his way to Hollywood, while poor Arnold the Pig was rumored to have been eaten after ‘Green Acres’ was canceled.

For Sale: John Lennon’s Long-Lost ‘Help!’ Guitar

You can’t buy me love, but one lucky Beatles fan can fork over a small fortune to own John Lennon’s beloved guitar.

The prime minister was no fan of his portrait.

‘Malignant’: Winston Churchill’s Most Hated Portraiture Is Headed to Auction

Winston Churchill so hated Graham Sutherland’s likeness of him that he had it set on fire.

Jenna Fischer and John Krasinski in ‘The Office.‘

‘The Office’ Follow-Up Series: Everything We Know So Far

While it's unlikely we’ll see a ‘The Office’ reunion, a Dunder Mifflin revisit—with an all-new cast—has officially been announced.

21 Surprising Facts About “It Girl” Clara Bow

Clara Bow, one of the earliest megastars of the silent film era, is famous for being Hollywood’s first “It Girl.” But there’s a lot more to Bow’s dramatic life than bobbed hair and flapper couture.

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