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12 Famous Birthdays to Celebrate in August

A number of noteworthy historical figures were born in the month of August. We couldn’t possibly name them all, so here are just a handful of lives we’ll be celebrating.

In 1985, Sting sang that he hoped "the Russians love their children too." James Cameron and Christopher Nolan were listening.

The Curious Link Between 'Oppenheimer,' The Terminator, and a Forgotten '80s Sting Tune

For years, Sting’s 1985 anti-war song “Russians” seemed to be something of an afterthought. But it made a lasting impression on two future filmmakers and a pair of summer blockbusters released more than 30 years apart.

Christian Bale stars in 'The Dark Knight' (2008).

19 Surprising Facts About 'The Dark Knight'

9. Michael Caine didn't think the film would work ... until Heath Ledger was cast as The Joker.

Elvis Presley, Josephine Baker, Joan Crawford, and James Brown.

65 People and Their Famous Last Words

Poignant, funny, sad, weird, or mean—last words can make quite the impact as we shuffle off the stage of life. Here are 65 notable examples.

10 Surprising Facts About Arnold Schwarzenegger

Bodybuilder-turned-actor-turned-politician Arnold Schwarzenegger was once thrown in a military prison for running away to pose in a competition.

10 Amazing Facts About Stan Lee

Comic book legend Stan Lee started out writing obituaries.

Revisit your favorite bestsellers with these Hollywood stars.

13 Audiobooks You Didn’t Know Were Narrated by Celebrities

Uncover the best audiobooks narrated by celebrities, from beloved childhood classics like “Little Women” to hard-hitting contemporary tales like Celeste Ng’s 2022 book, “Our Missing Hearts.”

Johnny Cash had a violent encounter with a dangerous bird.

Angry Bird: When Waldo the Ostrich Tried to Kill Johnny Cash

An ornery bird once tried to disembowel the Man in Black.

The Le Big Mac of Tarantino's filmography still holds up.

20 Surprising Facts About ‘Pulp Fiction’

Quentin Tarantino’s 'Pulp Fiction' taught Americans what a Quarter Pounder with Cheese is called in Europe, but here are some more facts you might not know about the 1994 hit.

(Not the actual insects who rained on Elton John's parade.)

Thirty Years Ago, Elton John Was Forced Offstage By a Swarm of Crickets

In 1993, Elton John had to abruptly end a concert in Melbourne 30 minutes early due to an uninvited swarm of insects.

Before Matthew Macfadyen was Tom Wambsgans in 'Succession,' he was Mr. Darcy in 'Pride & Prejudice.' And people were not happy.

10 Wonderful Casting Decisions That Made Fans Unnecessarily Angry

Fan enthusiasm can be a wonderful thing—but sometimes it can go a bit too far. Here are 10 of the biggest casting backlashes in modern film history.

Green Energy: 10 Things You Might Not Know About ‘The Mask’

Jim Carrey had a year unlike any other actor in 1994, during which he starred in three number one comedies: 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,' 'Dumb and Dumber,' and 'The Mask.'

When Tina Turner Set a Guinness World Record

On January 16, 1988, Tina Turner performed for approximately 188,000 fans at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil—and made history.

Harrison Ford on the set of 1981's 'Raiders of the Lost Ark.'

8 Things You Might Not Know About Harrison Ford

The actor once hit the road with The Doors and was a little ticked off over 'Titanic.'

Chung broke through multiple barriers on her path to becoming a celebrated broadcast journalist.

10 Interesting Facts About Connie Chung

Broadcast journalist Connie Chung was the first Asian American woman to co-anchor a major network newscast.

There are two sides to every story—and every song.

Layla in Real Life: 10 Songs Written About Pattie Boyd

The former model and ex-wife of music legends George Harrison and Eric Clapton made music history in her own right.

From left: Idris Elba, Michelle Yeoh, Brendan Fraser, and Lupita Nyongo’o.

27 Actor Names You're Probably Mispronouncing

Don't even think of introducing Claes Bang at an awards show until you read this.

Johnny Cash (left) in 1969 and Elvis Presley in 1958.

Watch Johnny Cash Impersonate Elvis Presley For a 1959 Rendition of ‘Heartbreak Hotel’

Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley occasionally impersonated each other in concerts—here’s the proof.

‘Uncomfortable’: Remembering the Quick Demise of ‘The Chevy Chase Show’

In 1993, Fox thought they could win the late-night wars with the premiere of "The Chevy Chase Show." Unfortunately, that was until Chevy Chase walked on stage.

"Careless Whisper": How George Michael's "Flippantly" Written Song Became a Career-Defining Hit That Still Endures

Although “Careless Whisper” just might be George Michael's most enduring hit, the singer (who also wrote it) wasn’t a huge fan of the song.

15 Enterprising Facts About George Takei

George Takei may be best known for his role as Mr. Sulu on ‘Star Trek.’ But there's far more to Takei than manning the helm of the USS ‘Enterprise.’

Tom Cruise, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and Julia Roberts.

The 20 Movie Stars With the Biggest Box Office Appeal

The biggest movie stars of today are mostly the biggest movie stars of yesterday.

Queen frontman Freddie Mercury's possessions will soon be up for bid.

Freddie Mercury’s Treasured Belongings Are Headed to Auction

The Queen frontman’s crown, mustache comb, and handwritten lyrics are among the items hitting the auction block.

12 Wild Facts About ‘The Jerry Springer Show’

After 27 seasons, more than 4000 episodes, and endless fistfights, the guilty pleasure 'talk show' is calling it quits.

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