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Bill Murray on Fame and Being Obnoxious, 1988

"I realize it’s impossible to have any sympathy, I mean, true sympathy, for people that are famous." -Bill Murray

13 Musings On the Art of Acting From Meryl Streep

With 19 Academy Award nominations and three of the golden statues to her name, there's no one better to speak on the craft.

6 Too-Cool Facts About Henry Winkler

Henry Winkler thumbs-upped his way into America’s hearts as the Fonz in 'Happy Days' more than 40 years ago, and he hasn’t been out of the spotlight since.

Sylvester Stallone Is Selling a Career's Worth of Film Memorabilia

From Rocky's boxing gloves to Judge Dredd's armor, 'Stallone: The Auction' will feature nearly 1400 one-of-a-kind collectibles.

How Hollywood Reinvented Joan Crawford and Created an Icon

Invention, reinvention, and fantasy are Joan Crawford's legacies—and all made possible by one strange contest.

28 Actors Who Started Out on 'Law & Order'

Here are 28 actors who appeared on the show before they were stars (dun dun).

Tony Hawk Helped Design a Hoverboard, Just in Time for Back to the Future Day

Marty McFly would approve.

10 Things We Learned From Stephen Hawking’s AMA

His idea of the universe's greatest mystery had nothing to do with space.

15 Oscar-Nominated Actors Who Started Out on Soap Operas

From Morgan Freeman to Brad Pitt, many of today’s most celebrated actors have a history with daytime drama.

21 Bone-Chilling Secrets About R.L. Stine

The author who terrified (and enthralled) you as kid spills on writing, the state of horror, and his history with humor.

Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction Casting Wish List

Quentin Tarantino's 'Pulp Fiction' is regularly cited as the film that resurrected John Travolta's then-sagging career. But it turns out that the part of Vincent Vega, which earned Travolta his first Oscar nomination in 17 years, was actually written for

Jared Leto and Jennifer Connelly in Darren Aronofsky's Requiem for a Dream (2000).

12 Facts About Requiem for a Dream

'Requiem for a Dream'—the harrowing heroin film that brought Darren Aronofsky to the attention of mainstream moviegoers—arrived in theaters in 2000.

In 1995, You Could Smell Like Kermit the Frog

In the mid-'90s, Kermit the Frog was the face of the 40-year-old Muppet brand and had both a movie and a TV show to promote. So he did what any single-person empire does while sitting atop their celebrity throne: he released a fragrance.

The Early On-Air Appearances of 13 Late-Night Hosts

Even the most iconic late-night talk show hosts had to learn their craft somewhere.

10 Famous Actors Who Appeared on Strangers with Candy

You most likely remember Stephen Colbert, but there are a few other faces you might not have noticed.

6 Underground Facts About Robert Crumb

The sometimes controversial—but never boring—cartoonist turns 72 years old today.

Watch the Short Film That Launched Vin Diesel's Career

Before he was a movie star, Vin Diesel was a struggling actor and indie filmmaker

The Star Trek Movie That Nearly Starred Eddie Murphy

Murphy once delayed a million-dollar deal to finish watching an episode of the series.

Laura Dern and Nicolas Cage in David Lynch's Wild at Heart (1990).

16 Wild Facts About David Lynch's Wild at Heart

Like a campy version of 'Romeo and Juliet,' David Lynch’s 'Wild at Heart'—starring Nicolas Cage and Laura Dern—came roaring into theaters in 1990.

11 Celebrities Who Guest-Starred on Their Spouses’ TV Shows

Many celebrity couples have crossed paths at work.

10 Things We Learned from Patrick Stewart’s AMA

1. He’d totally rock a mullet.

Steve Carell is The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005).

15 Facts About The 40-Year-Old Virgin

'The 40-Year-Old Virgin; helped launch Steve Carell into comedy stardom—and began the Judd Apatow Comedy Filmmaking Empire.

The Alternate-Universe Careers of 5 Celebrities

Vincent Price, Candymaker? It could have happened...

This Bible Museum Features Rejected Celebrity Wax Figures

At Ohio's BibleWalk Museum, surprise appearances from celebrities like Steve McQueen and Ringo Starr are tucked into scenes of Old Testament miracles and the life of Christ.

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