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The exterior of Los Angeles's Cecil Hotel, as seen in Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel (2021).

7 Facts About Los Angeles's Notorious Cecil Hotel

The Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles is one of those iconic landmarks that is as famous for what goes on behind closed doors as it is for its once-regal architecture and Art Deco interior.

Scar, plotting murder (and possibly his next meal, too).

What Happened to Mufasa’s Carcass in The Lion King? A New Fan Theory Suggests Cannibalism

The Lion King’s Scar killed his brother, which already earned him a spot in the unofficial Disney Villain Hall of Infamy. Did he eat him, too?

Stanley Tucci feels right at home being photographed at Rome's Hotel Eden.

11 Surprising Facts About Stanley Tucci

Stanley Tucci is truly a renaissance man. He’s an actor, a writer, a director, a producer, a cookbook author, a viral cocktail connoisseur, and now, the host of his very own food show—'Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy.'

Jurassic Park Starring Pee-wee Herman Is as Hilarious as It Is Terrifying

Thanks to some clever editing, it's easy to mistake Pee-wee Herman's mischievous nature for bloodlust in this 'Jurassic Park' spoof.

This Lord of the Rings LEGO Display Is the World’s Largest Mini Brick Build

A museum in China has broken a Guinness World Record with its 150 million-block "Lord of the Rings" LEGO creation.

Zak Bagans and his Ghost Adventures team.

Zak Bagans Shares 16 Behind-the-Scenes Facts About Ghost Adventures

For more than a decade, 'Ghost Adventures' has been spooking up the airwaves of the Travel Channel, "capturing groundbreaking proof of the paranormal" on camera in hundreds of haunted destinations around the globe. Now he's sharing some of the show's behi

Thank The Golden Girls Fan in Your Life for Being a Friend With a Dozen Red 'Roses'

Betty White’s Rose Nylund makes a great lawn decoration any day of the year—but especially on Valentine’s Day.

Jason Bateman and Laura Linney in Ozark.

The 20 Most Streamed TV Shows of 2020

All but one of last year’s most watched shows were on Netflix. The single outlier features Baby Yoda.

Amy Winehouse performs at Lollapalooza on August 5, 2007 in Chicago, Illinois.

The Real People Who Inspired 21 Popular Songs

Contemporary music has become a constantly expanding repository of classics whose origins sprung up from their most painful and profound experiences, the relationships that dominated portions of the artists’ lives, or just chance encounters that lodged in

Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant in 1999's Notting Hill.

Each State’s Favorite ’90s Romantic Comedy

When it comes to the best romantic comedies of the 1990s, opinions differ widely. But if you’re from Washington, you might be partial to ‘10 Things I Hate About You.’

Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder in Superman II (1980).

13 Super Facts About Superman II

In 1979, the cast and crew of 'Superman: The Movie' gathered again to finish making the highly anticipated sequel, 'Superman II.' Behind the scenes, however, the set was boiling with tensions and one-near fist fight.

You Could Get Paid $500 to Binge-Watch Netflix Shows and Eat Pizza

There is a list of some top Netflix shows to choose from, but you’re also entitled to pick your own at this potential dream job.

Maya Angelou Is the Latest Addition to Barbie's 'Inspiring Women' Line

‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’ author Maya Angelou has landed a well-earned a spot in Mattel’s most prestigious Barbie collection.

Al Pacino reprises his role as Michael Corleone in The Godfather Part III (1990).

20 Facts About 'The Godfather Part III'

Francis Ford Coppola's third installment in 'The Godfather' saga was not a welcome addition to the family.

Mariska Hargitay and Joe Biden in a 2016 episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

When Joe Biden Appeared on Law & Order: SVU

'Law & Order: SVU' is known for its shocking twists, but in 2016 the show featured a surprise of a different variety: A cameo appearance from then-VP Joe Biden.

“I’m not one to blow my own vertubenflugen.” —Betty White stars as The Golden Girls's Rose Nylund.

'The Golden Girls' 101: Rose Nylund’s Rules to Live By, in 25 Quotes

National Treasure™ Betty White broke barriers starring as an “elderly” woman on 'The Golden Girls' at the ripe young age of 63.

Remembering Clara Peller, the Cranky Wendy's Spokesperson Who Asked, "Where's the Beef?"

In the 1980s, 83-year-old Clara Peller became a star after uttering her famous "Where's the beef?" line for Wendy's. But her decision to peddle spaghetti sauce ground that relationship to a halt.

Make Your Partner Swoon With These Valentine’s Day Star Wars Funko Pops

Funko is releasing four different Valentine’s Day-themed 'Star Wars' figurines for the special day. See Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Yoda, and a Stormtrooper in pink with heart-shaped candy boxes.

Martin Luther King photographed in 1964.

How Martin Luther King Jr. Kept Star Trek Flying High

Civil rights activist and stealth Trekker Martin Luther King Jr. had an intense conversation with one of the show's main cast members in order to keep the series intact.

The National Bobblehead Hall Fame and Museum

Enjoy Some Cheesecake Alongside These Golden Girls Bobbleheads

'The Golden Girls’ fans will love these bobbleheads of the iconic four characters from the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum. Blanche, Rose, Dorothy, and Sophia have never looked better.

There's no guarantee you'll get all of a performer's greatest hits at a concert.

11 Hit Songs Musicians Have Refused to Play

Owing to boredom, spite, or just plain artistic growth, some recording artists won't give audiences what they want.

David Hasselhoff's legendary co-star K.I.T.T.

David Hasselhoff Is Auctioning Off His Personal Knight Rider K.I.T.T. Car

David Hasselhoff was the star of ‘Knight Rider,’ but his sentient sidekick (voiced by William Daniels) often stole the show.

When America Was Besotted With the Bedazzler

The Bedazzler—a rhinestone-stamping arts and crafts tool—promised to turn plain pairs of jeans into designer duds. If you squinted.

Ben Schwartz's Sonic in Sonic the Hedgehog (2020).

The 25 Highest-Grossing Movies of 2020

Between pandemic-prompted theater shutdowns and straight-to-VOD releases, 2020’s list of top box office movies is a strange one.

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