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Ana de Armas stars as Marilyn Monroe in 'Blonde' (2022).

With Netflix's 'Blonde,' Ana de Armas is the latest in a long line of actors who have attempted to portray Marilyn Monroe, Hollywood’s ultimate It Girl. 

Jon O'Brien


Stephen King is one of the biggest names in publishing.

Stephen King once opened the doors to his Bangor, Maine, home to Halloween trick-or-treaters in the 1980s. More than 1000 people showed up.

Jake Rossen
Millie Bobby Brown in 'Stranger Things.'

The supernatural drama on 'Stranger Things' is practically endless, which has left plenty of room for wild speculation. Fortunately, fans have been only too happy to oblige—and share their theories online.

Kristin Hunt








My Little Pony—one of Hasbro's most recognizable and beloved toy lines—has been flying off shelves since it debuted in 1983. Here are a few things you might not have known about the toys, the TV shows they starred in, and the Bronies they inspired.

Erin McCarthy