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Kit Harington Needed a Safe Word to Film One Famous Game of Thrones Scene

Any 'Game of Thrones' fan knows the scene. But one major question remains: What was Kit's safe word?

Iceland Is Closing Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

Visitors to Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon in Iceland nearly doubled after Justin Bieber shot a music video there—but is the pop star really to blame for the site's closure?

Oscar Isaac Responds to Rumors He's Being Considered for Next Batman

Ever since Ben Affleck officially vacated the role of Batman, fans have been desperate to find out who will be Hollywood's next Caped Crusader.

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Ralph Fiennes Doesn’t Want to See Anyone Else Play Voldemort

Though it took some convincing to get Oscar-nominated actor Ralph Fiennes to sign on to play Voldemort in the Harry Potter films, he's become quite possessive of the part.

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8 Facts About Shel Silverstein

The author of 'The Giving Tree' and 'Where the Sidewalk Ends' was friends with Hugh Hefner and wrote some of his books while staying at the Playboy Mansion.

Game of Thrones Star Emilia Clarke Turned Down the Lead in 50 Shades of Grey

While Daenerys Targaryen has seen her fair share of risqué scenes, the role of Anastasia Steele would have pushed Clarke too far out of her comfort zone.

'Thousands' of Fans (and Google) Spoiled Richard Madden's Game of Thrones Death

While readers of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series knew that Robb Stark's days were probably numbered on 'Game of Thrones,' the actor decided to keep himself in the dark about the book series. The internet had different ideas.

15 Rim-Shattering Facts About Shaquille O'Neal

Shaq. Diesel. The Big Shaqtus. Whatever one calls Shaquille O'Neal, the big man's big charisma has taken the basketball star far beyond the court.

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Mister Rogers Visited Sesame Street in 1981—and It Was Too Wholesome to Handle

In what can be interpreted as a meta-commentary on the relationship between the two iconic children's shows, the 'Sesame Street' segment featuring Mister Rogers was about competition.

An Abducted in Plain Sight Movie Could Be Happening

Jan Broberg—the woman at the center of Netflix's wild 'Abducted in Plain Sight' documentary—would love to see 'Stranger Things' star Millie Bobby Brown play her in a feature version of the story.

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35 Surprising Facts About Dr. Seuss

Theodor Seuss Geisel—who you probably know better by his pen name, Doctor Seuss—came into the world on March 2, 1904. In the more than 100 years since, he has changed it for the better for readers all over the planet.

Whoa! Joey Lawrence Really, Really Wants to Be the Next Batman

Ben Affleck has finally confirmed that he won't be returning to play the Caped Crusader. While Armie Hammer and Jon Hamm are among the rumored frontrunners to replace him, 'Blossom' star Joey Lawrence is doing his best to get his name on that shortlist, t

The Stories Behind 10 Famous Johnny Cash Songs

On February 24, 1969, Johnny Cash performed "A Boy Named Sue" for the first time at California's San Quentin State Prison. The words, however, were written by Shel Silverstein.

10 Oscar Speeches That Were 10 Words or Fewer

Oscar producers imposed a 45-second time limit on speeches in 2010, but not every winner would have needed it.

9 Oscar Nominations That Were Revoked

Although Oscars are usually set in stone, there have been some very rare instances where the Academy has revoked or disqualified a nomination.

19 People Who Won Oscars For Their First Movie

For a very select group of filmmakers, one's first "big break" has ended in Oscar glory. Here are 19 of the lucky ones.

13 Fascinating Facts About Nina Simone

Nina Simone—who was born as Eunice Waymon on February 21, 1933—was known for using her musical platform to speak out.

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10 Surprising Facts About Alan Rickman

On January 14, 2016, the world lost one of its most enigmatic actors when Alan Rickman passed away following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. We’re looking back at 10 surprising facts about the beloved actor.

8 Enlightening Facts About Dr. Ruth Westheimer

Sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer—who passed away on July 12 at the age of 96—used television, radio, the written word, and the internet to speak frankly on topics relating to human sexuality.

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Tom Felton Auditioned for Harry Potter and Ron Weasley Before Landing Draco Malfoy Role

"I'm very grateful I am in the film at all, but even more grateful that I got the character of Draco," Felton said.

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10 People Who Have Misplaced Their Oscars

Winning an Oscar is, for most people, a once-in-a-lifetime achievement ... So you'd think their owners would be a little more careful with them.

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Bob Dylan's Lyrics, Poetry, and Prose Showcased at Chicago's American Writers Museum

Dylan's personal copy of "The Catcher in the Rye" is one of the rare items on display. In it, he wrote notes and drew doodles.

Daniel Radcliffe Believes a Harry Potter Reboot is Inevitable

"I know I’m not the last Harry Potter I’m gonna see in my lifetime," said Daniel Radcliffe about the inevitability of a reboot.

15 Memorable Oscar Firsts

For more than 90 years, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has rewarded excellence on the big screen—and they've seen plenty of historic firsts over the decades.

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