90s

20 Popular Names From The 1990s That It Seems Like Almost Every Kid Had

By Sandra
Jessica H., Amanda S., and Ryan F., could you please come to the front of the class? If you had a popular name in the 90s, you will likely remember having the first letter of your last name as your official reference point. After all, how would they know which Michael was supposed to present today?Here are the 20 most popular names of 1990 that you can remember having at least one of in your class. Did your name make the list?20. Amber / RobertAround Movies19. Victoria / AnthonyBT18. Alexis / WilliamCloser Weekly17. Nicole / Justin90s 41116. Jennifer / ZacharyUS Weekly15. Rachel / JohnBustle14.

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Eddie Murphy's Disappearance Has Us Asking "Wazzup wi'chu?"

By Sandra
Even though he has been a fixture in Hollywood since the late 80s, Eddie Murphy hasn't really done much in the last handful of years. Starting out on Saturday Night Live, we couldn't get enough of this comedian's humor. From Beverly Hills Cop in 1984 to The Nutty Professor in 1996 and Dr. Doolittle in 1998, there are some definitely hits that came out in the 80s and 90s thanks to this hilarious actor. But where has he been? Let's find out. He made a bunch of flopsMurphy's on screen career has always been a bit of a roller coaster.

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Decades Later We Wonder If Kevin Sorbo Can Really Go The Distance

By Sandra
Do you remember watching Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Andromeda in the 90s? While playing the son of a god, the actor did 85% of of his own stunts and looked totally badass on camera. While Kevin Sorbo captured our hearts with the beloved hero of our childhood, it seems that the actor never seemed to make it onto the A-list path. He has however, giving himself a full career and personal life off camera. So what has he been up to since we remember watching him as a kid?Gospel HeraldHe suffered three strokes and then reevaluated his lifeWhile

80s

Whatever Happened To Crocodile Dundee?

By Sandra
We all remember sitting down to watch Australian tough guy Mick "Crocodile" Dundee in his hilarious films. In 1986 his extremely popular adventures came to the big screen in "Crocodile" Dundee which was written and starred in by actor Paul Hogan. Hogan earned himself a Golden Globe for the role, and an Oscar nomination for the screenplay. The movie itself brought in $328 million worldwide, which sparked a second film in 1988 which earned $239 million. These two movie successes made Hogan one of the biggest stars of the 80s, but surprisingly he never made a name for himself outside

90s

10 Secrets From Behind The Scenes of "Murphy Brown"

By Sandra
For 10 seasons we were hooked on the hard-nosed reporter, Murphy Brown, and her team to entertain us every week. Lead by the charismatic Candice Bergen, Murphy Brown picked up where Mary Tyler Moore left off for feminism in the 90s. Starting in 1988, the show was never afraid to tackle big issues of the time, while always making a commitment to being funny. Murphy Brown was a true gem of television, and it proved to be just as fascinating behind the scenes as it was on screen. Candice Bergen wasn't the first choice for the roleWhile it may be

90s

The Story Of What Happened To The Kid From "Jingle All The Way" Will Make You Wonder If He's Cursed

By Sandra
I think we can all agree that watching Arnold Schwarzenegger dress up as "Turbo Man" is a key part of the Christmas season. Whether you watch it with your kids, a group of friends of just need to make sure it plays at one point during the holidays, Jingle All The Way has made itself a staple on the must-watch Christmas movie list. Mental FlossWatching Arny run through the streets trying to get his hands on the hottest toy of the year, right before Christmas is something we can all relate to as adults now. But what ever happened to

70s

The Infamous Murder That Shook The Music Industry And Ended The Career Of One Of Music's Biggest Stars

By Sandra
At the peak of his career the “Prince of Motown” had his life taken away by the person who gave him that life in the first place. After his soulful voice brought us hits like “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” and “Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)” the singer with a 25-year recording career wouldn’t give us another hit. On April 1, 1984, Marvin Gaye was shot and killed by his own father, just one day shy of his 45th birthday. The physical cause of Gaye’s death was straight-forward, ”Gunshot wound to chest perforating heart,

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7 Disney Sequels You Never Knew Existed, But You'll Wish They Didn't

By Sandra
There is no faster way to ruin one of your favorite childhood movies than with a really bad sequel that didn't need to happen. While we may be seeing several theatrical sequels from franchises like Star Wars and Marvel, Disney's bread and butter used to rely on animated movies, typically surrounding one of their famous princesses. Rarely did we see a sequel from these leading ladies, but that doesn't mean they didn't exist. Many of these releases were direct-to-video animated movies, so there's a reason why you probably don't remember them. PlaybuzzThe Lion King II: Simba's PrideWhen it was released

90s

It's Been 15 Years Since He Was Bond, James Bond, So Where Did Pierce Brosnan Go?

By Sandra
Pierce Brosnan is part of the exclusive list of actors who have played the infamous character of James Bond on the big screen. Film HoekFrom the early 90s to 2002, its seemed like this suave actor was everywhere. From Mrs. DoubtfireDaily Mailto Dante's PeakYouTubeand The Thomas Crown AffairThe Suites of James BondPiece Brosnan was clearly at the center of great movies in the 90s. Since he passed the Bond torch to Daniel Craig, Brosnan hasn't been as visible as he once was. So where did he go?While Brosnan hasn't quit acting, he is nowhere near the fame he was

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24 Years After Mary Found That Door, This Is How "The Secret Garden" Cast Have Changed

By Sandra
More than two decades ago, Mary, a spoiled, unloved girl arrived at Misselthwait Manor to be taken in by her depressed and uncaring uncle, a grumpy housekeeper and her bed-ridden cousin. EMGNThe story is not all doom and gloom, but a great opportunity to show how in tough situation there's always hope. Old Fashioned CharmIt was really the stellar cast of this 1993 movie that brought the uplifting story to life. Let's see what they have been up to since. Kate Maberly as Mary LennoxAt only 11 years old, Kate took on the lead role in this adaption. After shooting
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