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This cheeky euphemism was kicking around years before Bart ever used it on “The Simpsons,” but it prompted some significant backlash in the early ‘90s.
From ‘The Bear’ to ‘What We Do In the Shadows,’ Hulu has become a thriving destination for great original programming, plus terrific series you might have missed elsewhere.
There’s more to the upstairs-downstairs tragicomedy than the stranger in the basement.
Some, like Paul McCartney’s Höfner 500/1 violin bass, have since been recovered, but the whereabouts of other famous guitars—like Eric Clapton’s “Beano ‘Burst”—remain a mystery.
From ‘Poor Things’ to ‘Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion,’ Hulu has a mix of new releases and classic movies in every genre to keep you entertained all weekend long.
The classic 1970s TV commercial is one of the most famous of all time, but no one ever actually utters its most quoted line.
Sean Astin’s mom threw out his original map from ‘The Goonies,’ and none of the leg lamps used in ‘A Christmas Story’ survived past the 1990s.
Keith Haring was best known for his graffiti-inspired artwork and contributions to the New York City art scene in the 1980s. Though he died in 1990 at just 31 years old, his artwork and legacy live on.
From ‘Apocalypse Now’ to Terry Gilliam’s ‘Brazil’ and others, discover which director’s cut versions were the most controversial—and the most significant.
In the 1980s, the U.S. Navy carried out a futile search for the “real” Dorothy.
Michael Sembello’s synth-driven hit song from ‘Flashdance’ is rumored to have been inspired by William Lustig's 1980 slasher classic, ‘Maniac.’ But as it turns out, the true story is even weirder.
Featuring rappers Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly and Chris “Daddy Mac” Smith, Kris Kross rose to international fame with their infectious 1992 debut single, “Jump.” The duo rocked mega-baggy jeans, baseball caps, and oversized sports jerseys—all worn backward.
Though it was initially a flop, Brian De Palma’s ‘Scarface’ has become a classic of the crime genre.
Discover which of these most valuable sports rookie cards can net savvy collectors millions.
We all forget things from time to time.
Shot on location in Rio's poorest neighborhoods, ‘City of God’ used amateur actors from the community in many of its most famous improvised scenes, which are as evocative today as they were when the film first hit theaters in 2002.
You may need to consider a second mortgage for some of these prized Pokémon cards—unless you already have one in a drawer somewhere.
In honor of its 45th anniversary, discover chilling details about “The Amityville Horror” movie from 1979 and the strange franchise it spawned.
The full picture of the classic ‘90s business. Lights, camera, sequins!
The missile-launching ‘Star Wars’ holy grail is now worth more than the average American home.
With thousands of films at your fingertips, browsing the Netflix catalog can feel like a full-time job. If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed, let us help.
What began as a show about the survivors of a plane crash attempting to survive all alone on a tropical island quickly turned into something much different—and weirder.
From her status as a Kidz Bop alumna to the real meaning behind her name, there's probably a lot of facts about Zendaya that you don't know about.