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Non-British knights and dame: Angelina Jolie, Steven Spielberg, and Pelé.

12 Non-British Celebrities Who Have Been Named Honorary Knights and Dames

Those who make significant contributions to the arts and humanitarian causes can be honored as knights and dames—even non-British citizens.

How 5 Influential People Responded to False Reports of Their Death

Some people made jokes; one person established the Nobel Prize.

Everything You Need to Know About Labubu

Labubu dolls are more than fashion charms—they‘re rare art collectibles with a cult following.

Jayne Mansfield on the set of ‘The Girl Can’t Help It.’

19 Fascinating Facts About Jayne Mansfield

The bottle-blonde bombshell studied five languages, played the violin and the piano, and reportedly had an IQ in the 160s. Here’s what else you need to know about actress Jayne Mansfield.

The Greggs sausage roll is the first food wax figure at Madame Tussauds.

Madame Tussauds London Will Display a Wax Sausage Roll Alongside Its Celebrities

A sausage roll is stealing the spotlight at Madame Tussauds, marking a tasty first for the famous wax museum.

Jon Voight, Lee Marvin, and Charlton Heston.

8 Actors Who Could Have Starred in ‘Jaws’

From the Hollywood heavyweight that director Steven Spielberg turned down to the actor who said no so he could go fishing for real.

8 Facts About Nathan Fielder

Nathan Fielder, creator of HBO’s ‘The Rehearsal,’ also owns a successful outdoor apparel brand with terrible customer service.

Charles Dickens’s Ornate Travel Desk Is Up for Auction

Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of literary history.

Jane Fonda (left) and Nguyễn Thị Bình (right).

7 Women Who Played Key Roles in the Vietnam War

From Vietcong diplomats to American anti-war activists, these women made their mark on one of the 20th century’s most controversial conflicts.

A museum visitor photographs a painting by modernist artist Georgia O'Keeffe.

15 Colorful Facts About Georgia O’Keeffe

Georgia O’Keeffe’s enchanting floral still life paintings are now a deeply ingrained part of American culture—so much so that they often eclipse her other colorful accomplishments.

10 Surprising Facts About Val Kilmer

Val Kilmer played everyone from Batman to Doc Holliday, but it was Mark Twain who appeared nearest to his heart.

Britney Spears performing "Oops!" at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards.

7 Fun Facts About Britney Spears’s ‘Oops! … I Did It Again’

Go behind the scenes of Britney Spears’s second album, ‘Oops! … I Did It Again.’

7 Historical Figures You Probably Didn’t Know Were Spies

What do Julia Child, Paul Revere, and Harriet Tubman all have in common? Each played a crucial role in the clandestine world of espionage and intelligence.

A Simple Twist of Fate: The Surprising Connection Between Bob Dylan and Nora Ephron

The link between singer-songwriter Bob Dylan and writer Nora Ephron is mostly a forgotten footnote in pop culture history, but the story behind it all is absolutely fascinating.

Nelson Mandela, Jerry Springer, and John Cleese have at least one thing in common.

30 Famous People With Law Degrees

You might be surprised at what Fidel Castro, Francis Scott Key, and Henri Matisse have in common.

Mommie Dearest (8/9) Movie CLIP - Rodeo Queen (1981) HD

12 Over-The-Top Facts About ‘Mommie Dearest’

Frank Perry’s cult classic “Mommie Dearest” did for wire hangers what “Jaws” did for sharks, but there's probably a lot more to this ‘80s flick than you ever knew.

15 Gene Hackman Quotes

Here are some bon mots the actor and author said over the years, on everything from how he chose his projects to the joys of writing.

The beloved country singer is planning to launch another line of products.

Dolly Parton Is Launching Her Own Line of Frozen Southern Meals

The country singer‘s frozen dinners include chicken and dumplings and country-fried steak.

15 of Tom Hanks’s Best Movies

From the box office bomb he loved to the job he got by kicking Fonzie through a window, Hanks’s filmography is like a box of chocolates—you never know what you’re gonna get.

(Left to right) Marisa Berenson in 'Barry Lyndon,' Roy Scheider in 'Jaws,' and Al Pacino in 'Dog Day Afternoon.'

25 Must-See Movies Turning 50 in 2025

Here’s a snapshot of 1975 in film, from blockbusters like ‘Jaws’ to hidden gems like ‘Night Moves.’

Why Are They Called the “Grammys”?

No, the Grammys weren’t christened to honor someone’s grandmother.

Poppy Napping Underwater on the Poppy Cam

Move Over, Moo Deng: Virginia Zoo Launches Live Stream of Poppy, Its New Baby Pygmy Hippo

Meet Poppy, the newest baby pygmy hippo that‘s stealing hearts.

9 Things You Should Know About Paul Newman

The actor became a salad dressing magnate and an accomplished race car driver before he ever won an Oscar.

10 Damn Fine Facts About David Lynch

The iconoclastic director behind ‘Mulholland Drive,’ ‘Twin Peaks,’ and more cult classics—who passed away on January 16, 2025 at the age of 78—once drew a comic strip about a furious dog and disliked large furniture.