POP CULTURE

Cattitude: When 'Garfield' Made the Leap From Page to Stage

Garfield, the famous orange tabby comic strip cat, made his musical debut in 2015. Unfortunately for him, the show takes place on a Monday.

Monk's Café appeared in nearly every episode of 'Seinfeld.'

What’s the Deal With This New 'Seinfeld'-Inspired Coffee Collection?

You can pretend your home is Monk's Cafe while sipping on coffee inspired by Jerry Seinfeld's legendary sitcom.

How Kenny Loggins Became The King of '80s Movie Soundtracks

After helping to invent the supremely chill, lightly funky sound known as “yacht rock” in the ’70s, Kenny Loggins went full speed into the ’80s and took the highway to the danger zone of movie soundtracks.

Beauty pageant contestants at the National Rice Festival in Crowley, Louisiana.

10 Unusual Mid-Century Pageant Queens

In the mid-20th century, businesses began to see the huge commercial possibilities of holding a contest where pretty girls would compete just for the honor of representing their product or main export.

Channing Tatum takes center stage in 'Magic Mike' (2012).

10 Tantalizing Facts About ‘Magic Mike’

Steven Soderbergh’s dance dramedy, based partly on Channing Tatum's real-life pre-Hollywood career, sold tickets, burnished careers, elevated male stripping to an art form, and became the surprise hit of the summer of 2012.

(L to R) Matthew Macfadyen as Charles Cholmondeley, Colin Firth as Ewen Montagu, and Johnny Flynn as Ian Fleming in 'Operation Mincemeat' (2022).

The True Story Behind ‘Operation Mincemeat’: How Hitler Fell for Britain’s Most Daring—And Disgusting—Deception

Major William Martin was a Roman Catholic Welshman who enjoyed the theater and loved his fiancée, Pam. He also didn’t exist—but the Nazis didn’t know that.

Rob Schneider stars in 'Real Rob' (2015-2017).

50 of the Worst TV Shows Ever Made, According to Rotten Tomatoes

‘Fleabag’ and ‘The Wire’ are objectively great. These TV shows are the opposite of that.

Grant Lamos IV, Getty Images for the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival

10 Surprising Facts About George Lucas

You don't have to be a 'Star Wars' fan to understand who George Lucas is. The acclaimed filmmaker has been one of Hollywood's biggest names for more than 40 years now.

La La Land producer Jordan Horowitz announces that Moonlight is the real winner of the 2017 Best Picture Oscar.

12 Bizarre Moments From Oscar Award Ceremonies Past

Some downright odd occurrences have happened at the Oscars since the awards show debuted on May 16, 1929. From 'La La Land' being named Best Picture when it wasn't to “Adele Dazeem” and beyond, here are some of the most memorable moments in Oscar history.

Time to Turn It Up to 12: A 'This Is Spinal Tap' Sequel Is Coming

England's greatest fake band is reuniting for a real sequel.

'One of the Boys' was one of many shows to be canceled in 1982.

When Nathan Lane, Dana Carvey, and Mickey Rooney Teamed Up for “One of the Worst TV Shows Ever"

'One of the Boys' had Dana Carvey, Mickey Rooney, Nathan Lane, and Meg Ryan. It also had no ratings.

A publicity still of Katharine Hepburn circa 1941.

11 Timeless Facts About Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn helped usher in the era of the modern woman with her onscreen portrayal of independent characters and her offscreen commitment to pants.

If You Knew: The Short, Brilliant Life—and Lasting Legacy—of Jeff Buckley

If the only thing Jeff Buckley ever did was record his 1994 cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” he would still have a permanent spot in music history.

Robert Redford and his horse Let's Merge on the set of The Electric Horseman (1979).

11 Actors Who Took Home Their Animal Co-Stars

Animals in movies seem lucky to begin with—but none can compete with the shelter dog that Chris Evans took home.

Before 'The Sopranos,' HBO was the home of some pretty out-there programming.

11 Retro HBO Shows You Might Not Remember

Yes, Ron Howard once produced a gritty prison drama. No, you probably don't remember it.

'Destino' Revisited: When Salvador Dalí and Walt Disney Teamed Up to Make a Movie

In 1945, Salvador Dalí and Disney set out to make a film together. Three months later, Disney scrapped the whole thing.

14 Facts About Edvard Munch's 'The Scream'

You’ve seen it on everything from socks to 'The Simpsons' to cocktail napkins, but how much do you really know about Edvard Munch's 'The Scream'?

10 Remarkable Facts About Pamela Anderson

From "Baywatch" to Broadway, Pamela Anderson has made a huge impact on pop culture. Here are 10 facts you might not have known about this Canadian-born star.

The violin used to score 'The Wizard of Oz' is one valuable piece of music history.

A 300-Year-Old Stradivarius Violin Played for 'The Wizard of Oz' Could Fetch $20 Million at Auction

The Stradivarius was owned by Toscha Seidel, who taught Albert Einstein.

14 Facts About Christopher Lee

Learn more about Christopher Lee, the actor who appeared in 'Lord of the Rings,' 'Star Wars,' and one 1970s soft-core porn flick.

The Class of 2030 could have a record number of graduates named Loki.

It's a Loki! These Pop Culture-Inspired Baby Names Are Growing in Popularity

Paying homage to pop culture is just one baby-naming pattern you can expect to see in 2022.

The legendary parodist helped change pop culture forever.

21 Fun Facts About "Weird Al" Yankovic

Since first getting national airplay on the Dr. Demento radio show, "Weird Al" Yankovic has spent decades building his reputation as America's preeminent parody songwriter.

21 Surprising Facts About Audrey Hepburn

The legendary actress and humanitarian was much more than just a pretty face.

Tom Cruise once considered 'Top Gun' sequels a highway to the danger zone.

In 1990, Tom Cruise Told 'Playboy' That Making a 'Top Gun' Sequel Would Be 'Irresponsible'

Tom Cruise was less enthusiastic about a sequel to 'Top Gun' in 1990, which he described a 'fairy tale' version of war.

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