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09/29/2025

When Mel B joined Running Wild with Bear Grylls, she probably didn’t expect to make TV history. During the episode, Grylls was stung by a jellyfish and, in true survival mode, convinced Mel B to p*e on his hand as treatment. The Spice Girl didn’t hesitate—proving she was just as fearless off the stage as on it.

09/28/2025

Not many people realize that the daring stunts in Home Alone weren’t performed by nine-year-old Macaulay Culkin, but by his 30-year-old stunt double, Larry Nicholas.

Nicholas is a seasoned stuntman with more than 150 credits to his name. Beyond his work on Home Alone, he brought his skills to major films such as Jurassic Park, Waterworld, Jingle All the Way, Little Giants, and many others. One standout role came in 2003’s Freaky Friday, where Nicholas served as the body double for eight-year-old Harry Coleman—a rare occasion where viewers can clearly spot him on screen.

Culkin himself once shared a hilarious story about his first meeting with Nicholas while filming Home Alone, a behind-the-scenes memory he revealed during his guest appearance on Hot Ones.

09/27/2025

In Nickelodeon’s Doug, Doug Funnie’s quirky neighbors were Bud and Tippi D**k. While kids growing up just saw them as the eccentric couple next door, the last name “D**k” was actually a clever acronym for “Dual Income, No Kids.” It perfectly fit their lifestyle—always splurging on the latest gadgets and luxuries, while Doug’s family lived modestly. For many fans, this hidden adult joke went unnoticed until years later.

09/26/2025

When audiences first met E.T. in Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, few realized that the lovable alien was brought to life by a team of talented performers. Among them was 12-year-old Matthew DeMeritt, a boy born without legs who played a crucial role in making the character move.

DeMeritt was one of three actors who wore the E.T. suit, along with Pat Bilon and Tamara De Treaux. Because both Bilon and De Treaux had brittle bones, Matthew was chosen for any scenes that required E.T. to fall or hit the ground. To make this possible, the production team designed a special suit that allowed him to walk on his hands inside the costume, giving the alien its distinctive, awkward-yet-endearing movements.

Now 55 years old, DeMeritt continues to share his story at fan conventions, where he meets movie lovers, takes photos, and answers questions about his unique experience working on one of cinema’s most iconic films.

09/26/2025

When Remember the Titans hit theaters in 2000, audiences were moved by its story of unity and teamwork. But behind the scenes, one actor was in a very different stage of life. Wood Harris, who played Julius Campbell, was 30 years old—ten years older than many of his co-stars like Ryan Gosling and Donald Faison, who were still in their late teens or early 20s. Despite the age gap, Harris blended seamlessly, delivering one of the film’s most memorable performances.

09/25/2025

The cast of Dawson’s Creek came together in New York this past Monday for a one-night charity reunion benefiting F Cancer. Fans were thrilled to see the beloved stars share the stage again, but the absence of James Van Der Beek—Dawson himself—was deeply felt.

Van Der Beek, who revealed his stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis in 2023, was unable to attend due to illness. Instead, he sent in a heartfelt video message that played for both the cast and audience. His wife, Kimberly, and their children represented him at the event, with two of his daughters even performing the show’s unforgettable theme song on stage.

In late 2024, Van Der Beek released autographed Johnny Moxon jerseys to raise money for his treatment and to support other families impacted by cancer. The jerseys sold out quickly, reflecting the outpouring of support from fans around the world.

09/24/2025

In 1999, legendary actor Oliver Reed died in Malta while filming Gladiator. After months of sobriety, he joined a drinking contest with Royal Navy sailors, consuming massive amounts of alcohol and winning several arm-wrestling matches before collapsing from a fatal heart attack. Reed’s sudden passing forced filmmakers to use digital effects to finish his role, cementing his legacy in one of his greatest performances.

09/24/2025

Tony Rock revealed the heartbreak of being excluded from his brother Chris Rock’s 2014 film Top Five. Expecting a role, Tony even paused his touring schedule, waiting for the call that never came. Instead, he found out through friends already on set and later heard about the wrap party. “That crushed me,” Tony admitted, showing the deep personal toll the experience took on their relationship.

09/23/2025

Danny Trejo’s Emotional Moment on Muppets Most Wanted

While filming Muppets Most Wanted in London, Danny Trejo learned his mother had passed away. Though he stayed on set, he bottled up his grief until Kermit’s voice actor, Steve Whitmire, quietly offered condolences. The simple kindness broke Trejo’s stoic facade, reminding him—and us—that even the toughest need moments to grieve.

09/23/2025

In 2009, actress Kirsten Dunst teamed up with Japanese artist Takashi Murakami and director McG for a short film titled Akihabara Majokko Princess. The video shows Dunst dressed as a brightly costumed magical princess while performing a cover of The Vapors’ 1980 hit Turning Japanese.

The short was filmed in Tokyo’s Akihabara district, a neon-soaked shopping hub known for its anime culture and electronics. It was created as part of Pop Life: Art in a Material World, an exhibition hosted by London’s Tate Modern from October 1, 2009, to January 17, 2010.

Though not widely publicized at the time, the surreal video has become a quirky piece of pop culture history. Have you ever seen it before?

09/22/2025

The Best and Most Magical Uber Commercial (2023)

09/22/2025

How an Up-N-Coming Model 'Cameron Diaz' Landed the Role of a Lifetime.

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