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26 Incisive Facts About ‘Jaws’

On June 20, 1975, Steven Spielberg’s 'Jaws'—the original summer blockbuster—arrived in theaters and scared moviegoers out of the water.

36 Larger-Than-Life Facts About André the Giant

Although a number of professional wrestlers have transcended the squared circle to become worldwide stars, few have captivated the public quite like André the Giant.

The Most Popular TV Genre in Each State

Find out which states prefer a good laugh and which prefer high-stakes drama.

20 Showstopping Facts About ‘Center Stage’

Did the cast of ‘Center Stage’ really ride through Times Square in a limo? Also, whose idea was it to put a motorcycle onstage?

Elmo and his friends are heading to Netflix soon, with new and old episodes.

Sesame Street Finds a New Home at Netflix

Season 56 of Sesame Street is coming to Netflix with “fresh format changes.”

Madonna and Warren Beatty on the set of ‘Dick Tracy.’

‘I’m Breathless’: Madonna’s Forgotten Album

‘Dick Tracy’ (1990) saw Madonna deliver one of the most convincing performances of her film career. But apart from its iconic closing number, the accompanying soundtrack ‘I’m Breathless’ has seemingly been lost to time.

8 Facts About Nathan Fielder

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

An Oral History of When Geraldo Rivera Opened Al Capone’s Vault

Geraldo Rivera promised to dig deep in Al Capone’s hotel hideout on Chicago’s South Side back in 1986—here’s the oral history of how it all really went down.

Love for a movie like this will follow you forever.

15 Inconceivable Facts About ‘The Princess Bride’

Think you're a ‘Princess Bride’ super fan? Discover more fun facts about the 1987 classic, like which actor did a guest lecture at Oxford University in between filming, and so much more.

18 Things to Look For the Next Time You Watch Jaws

You’ve almost definitely seen 'Jaws,' but these little details and hidden Easter eggs will give you a whole new way to look at the Steven Spielberg classic.

Andrew Ridgeley (left) and George Michael at Wham!’s final concert.

When the Other Half of Wham! Tried (and Failed) to Go Solo

The 1990 album—which one critic said confirmed “his total lack of talent and ideas”—explained why Andrew Ridgeley always seemed to take a backseat to George Michael.

Jenna Fischer and John Krasinski in ‘The Office.‘

‘The Paper’: Everything We Know About ‘The Office’ Follow-Up Series So Far

‘The Paper’ will air on Peacock this September.

Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen in Pride & Prejudice (2005).

14 Facts About Joe Wright’s ‘Pride & Prejudice’

When Joe Wright was shooting Mr. Darcy’s misty morning proposal for ‘Pride & Prejudice,’ a nearby makeup artist whispered, “I wish that was my life.”

Morticia Addams and Daenerys Targaryen are the clear winners.

Every State’s Favorite Fictional Mom, Mapped

Which pop culture mom does your state love most?

11 Things You Might Not Have Known About ‘Gymkata’

‘Gymkata’ was a flop when it hit theaters in 1985—but today, the so-bad-it’s-good film has a cult following. Here’s what you should know.

Help Peter Parker save the day with this new LEGO set.

The Iconic Subway Scene From ‘Spider-Man 2’ Gets the LEGO Treatment

This 393-piece set recreating Spider-Man 2’s subway scene is a perfect addition to your superhero-themed LEGO collection.

Some films have more than one director calling the (literal) shots.

7 Movies With Famous Second-Unit Directors

Some movies have more than one respected director behind the camera.

10 Facts About Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born to Run’

In 1975, Bruce Springsteen was at risk of being dropped by his record label. The release of ‘Born to Run’ on August 25, 1975, changed everything—a fact made all the more wild considering how close Springsteen came to scrapping the record completely.

‘Hollywood Squares’ has been on (and off) TV since 1966.

How ‘Hollywood Squares’ Popularized the Comedy Game Show

In an era of modest network programming, center square Paul Lynde dropped some seriously risqué material.

Alicia Silverstone, Brittany Murphy, and Stacey Dash star in Clueless (1995).

20 Fun Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About ’Clueless‘

Miss out on learning all about ‘Clueless,’ which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025? As if!

The 20 Best Family-Friendly Restaurants in the Country

Games, play areas, and kids’ nights make these the top restaurants for families in the U.S.

Bruce Springsteen performing during the ‘Born In The U.S.A.’ tour in 1984.

“Born In the U.S.A.”: How Bruce Springsteen’s Anti-Vietnam Anthem Got Lost In Translation

“Born in the USA,” the title track off Bruce Springsteen’s blockbuster 1984 album, isn’t the patriotic singalong many people thought it was. In fact, the Boss himself called it “a protest song.”

A Brief History of ‘The Sims’

Discover the evolution of ‘The Sims’ video game, including how it shot to popularity in the early 2000s and become one of the most successful PC game franchises of all time.

Watch Out, Cheetozard—A “Pikacheeto” Is Up for Auction

In the latest Pokémon-shaped snack news, a “Pikacheeto” is selling for over $2500. Cheetos shaped like Super Mario and Michael Jordan are also up for auction.