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Sesame Street Gets 'Fresh' With Their New Rap About Bert And Ernie

By Tanya
Bert and Ernie have been the best of friends since the pilot episode of Sesame Street. They were so well received by their test audiences that they were changed from side characters to main characters. They were originally performed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz, and were supposed to show how people with opposite personalities can still be the best of friends. People have had a lot of speculations about the relationship between Bert and Ernie for years, but finally Sesame Street has made something that gives us their whole origin story, and it's as "fresh" as it could possibly

80s

80s Icon Kathleen Turner Opens Up About Hollywood Drama And Her 'Bad Reputation'

By Tanya
If there is one voice out there that could make you feel like you are stepping into the 80s, it is the raspy voice of Kathleen Turner. Turner starred in iconic 80s movies like Body Heat, Peggy Sue Got Married, Romancing the Stone, and many others, but her long career hasn't always been easy going. In a new interview with Vulture, she was very blunt about her time in Hollywood, especially when it comes to her opinions of other actors. It's refreshing and honestly a little bit surprising to hear someone in the public eye like her actually reveal her

Movies

10 Disney Villains You Can't Help But Relate To As An Adult

By Tanya
Sure, I get it, Disney villains are bad. They are always trying to destroy lives in one way or another but you have to admit, they sometimes aren't being completely unreasonable. I know, it sounds bad, but hear me out. Sometimes, the teenagers they are dealing with are a hassle and a half. And sometimes, they just don't want to put up with it anymore. Let's see which Disney villains you relate to most.10. Cruella de Vil - 101 DalmationsI can't give her much of a pass because puppies are too wonderful to ever consider turning them into a

80s

13 Easy Halloween Costume Ideas That Are Perfect For 80s And 90s Kids

By Tanya
I get it, Halloween is kind of tricky sometimes, especially if you don't want to go out and buy one of those premade costumes from Walmart. Sure, they are convenient, but then you end up with a cheap-looking costume that probably doesn't fit right so you end up feeling uncomfortable all night. And, as most of us ladies know, the options for women aren't really that great. Well, what if I told you I have solved your Halloween woes with a big ol' costume list for you? The best part about it is that they are all characters you love

90s

15 Teen Magazine Photo Shoots That Prove Leonardo DiCaprio Was The King Of The 90s

By Tanya
Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the biggest A-List stars in Hollywood. He's made so many classic movies, he's had so many iconic characters, and his career has been a non-stop hit-machine ever since we first met him. DiCaprio first came onto the screen all the way back in the 80s, appearing on a game show called Fun House, before becoming one of the regulars on Romper Room. He got his first movie role in Critters 3, and shortly after he was cast as Luke Brower in Growing Pains. ABCOnce he was a regular on that show, his whole life seemed

Pop Culture

11 McDonaldland Mascots That You Completely Forgot Existed

By Tanya
There was this magical place that kids all thought would be excellent, but looking back now it's hard to see why. McDonaldland was this crazy marketing adventure with the most bizarre cast of characters imaginable. McDonald's WikiSure, fast food places are known for having wacky mascots, but none are quite as iconic as the characters of McDonaldland. From the mayor to the smallest little fry kid, each of them was pretty bizarre. Everyone remembers Ronald McDonald, but what about the rest?How many of the McDonaldland characters do you remember? The HamburglarMcDonald's WikiGrimaceYouTubeHe even did a

80s

Rare Photos Of The 80s Hollywood Nightlife Will Give You A New Perspective On Your Favorite Celebs

By Tanya
The 80s were a colorful time, but sometimes it looks the best when you see it in black and white. Seeing these celebrities at all of their cool parties helps you get to see a side of them they aren't used to showing. They aren't red-carpet ready, poised with interview bullet points conversation topics and interesting anecdotes. Instead these pictures feel real and much more honest. They are just having a fun time with their friends and are a little bit more willing to let go and allow the photographer to capture what it was really like. Stephen Jerrome was

90s

Tonya Harding, Nancy Kerrigan, And "The Whack Heard 'Round The World"

By Awa
A healthy dose of competition plays an important role in an athlete's success, but during the early '90s, figure skater Tonya Harding took her rivalry against Nancy Kerrigan to a whole new level, resulting in a scandal that played out like a Lifetime movie.New York TimesIn fact, their story did inspire a couple of documentaries, TV movies, and an upcoming biopic, but before we delve into that, let’s revisit what went down between the two Olympic skaters. ABC NewsOn January 6th, seven weeks before the 1994 Olympic Winter Games were scheduled to begin in Lillehammer, Norway, Harding’s

90s

Hanson Reveals What 'MmmBop' Actually Means, And What It's Like To Sing It 20 Years Later

By Tanya
When we think back to the 90s, we can pretty much hear the epic pop tunes as they sail through our memories. Whether you were a Backstreet Boys fan, a Spice Girl devotee, or Nirvana aficionado, there was one song that forced its way into the collective unconscious of us all. "MMMBop" was released in 1997, and thanks to the constant repeating loops on the radio and the repetitive chorus, it became stuck in each and every one of our heads for eternity. Even though a lot of boy bands and girl groups went their separate ways, Hanson has stayed
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