Entertainment
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13 Things You Didn’t Know About Johnny Cash
“Hello. I’m Johnny Cash.” You might be able to recall the sound of the iconic country singer’s deep voice proclaiming his catchphrase before each one of his hauntingly incredible performances when you read those words. With a career that has…
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10 Hottest Concerts to See This Summer
People are shaking off their pandemic weariness this summer and snapping up tickets to see favorite performers in person — and Gametime, an app that sells last-minute tickets, has ranked the 10 most popular. One of the most in-demand performers…
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These Are the Worst Movies Based on TV Shows (and the Best), According to Critics
Ahead of Netflix’s remake of Jane Austen’s “Persuasion,” one ardent Austenite said that the film’s writers deserved “jail time” for their editorial transgressions. No surprise there, as readers find books tend to be better than their adaptations and rabid fans…
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Celebrities Who Were Surprisingly Good Athletes
One of the pathways to becoming a celebrity, whether as a film star, a singer, or even the president of the United States, is through sports. It’s the first big stage for many stars, giving them a chance to get…
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Famous Roles That Almost Went to Someone Else
Can you imagine anyone else playing Indiana Jones besides Harrison Ford? It almost happened, but lucky for us, the superstar, who’s celebrating his 80th birthday today on July 13, landed the iconic role. It’s indicative of the small world in Hollywood,…
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Movies That Make Boomers Cry
Sometimes you just want to escape into the magic of the silver screen and have a good cry, even if it’s courtesy of your own TV or laptop. There are countless films that are considered tearjerkers, each with its own…
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AMC Brings Back $5 Movies for Summer
With blockbuster movies such as “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Thor: Love and Thunder” hitting the big screen, AMC Theatres is bringing back a pre-pandemic perk: $5 movies on Tuesdays all…
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The Best and Worst Tom Cruise Movies
Love him or hate him, Tom Cruise’s name on a movie attracts a lot of attention. He has rarely had any problem carrying a film on his own or going…
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The Biggest Summer Anthems From the Past 50+ Years
There’s something about music — the way it can evoke a time, a place, a feeling, even years after you first hear it. It’s often regarded as the closest thing…
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The Most Patriotic Films of All Time
With the Fourth of July fast approaching, it’s time to kick back and enjoy some of these films about freedom, duty, and undying love for one’s country. Grab a cold…
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Celebrity Fitness Gurus We Can’t Forget
Getting in shape has never been easy, a fact that isn’t lost on the multi-billion-dollar fitness industry. And whether you hit the gym or prefer to workout at home, motivation…
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The Most Lopsided Victories in Sports History
Cantankerous Ohio State football coach Woody Hayes, seeking revenge against rival Michigan, ran up the score in their 1968 encounter, going so far as to try a two-point conversion near…
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Movie Remakes: The Good, the Bad, and the Unnecessary
“Father of the Bride” is the latest among countless films that have been revived, some more than once. It may surprise fans of the Steve Martin version that critics did…
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The Greatest Baseball Movies of All Time, According to Critics
Major League Baseball has been around for almost 150 years — founded even before the first film was ever made. From the beer and hotdogs to the comradery in the…
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The 25 Biggest Movie Franchises in America
What’s better than a hit movie? A whole flock of them, each playing on the popularity of the original. That’s how you build a Hollywood franchise. Comic-book superheroes have provided…
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Big Celebrities Who Grew Up in Small Towns
Shawnee, Oklahoma; Smyrna, Georgia; Plainfield, Illinois; Union, Kentucky — they aren’t known as incubators of stardom, but the World’s Most Famous don’t come just from the coasts. Small towns have…
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40 Famous People’s Homes You Can Visit
Everyone wants to know a little more about their favorite celebrities, which is why Hollywood tour companies can make good money driving tourists to see just the exteriors of actors’…
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Celebrity Restaurants That Completely Flopped
In between filming movies or TV shows, spending time in the studio, or posing for photoshoots, celebrities often search for new ways to fill their time. From rappers and singers…
