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80s

Murder Charges, Drug Addiction, Bankruptcy - The Tragic Lives Of The 'Diff’rent Strokes' Child Stars

By Zachary
The hit sitcom Diff'rent Strokes helped to popularize the "very special episodes" about serious topics that were so memorable from our childhoods.But drug abuse and crime weren't just subjects explored on the show, they also featured in the lives of the actors who starred in Diff'rent Strokes. It turns being a child star in Hollywood isn't as glamorous as we imagined.Todd Bridges - Willis JacksonfanpopBridges, who played the older of the two adopted brothers on the show, came from a family of actors, and started working in show business from a young age.Sadly, misfortune seemed to follow

90s

7 Facts About Dumb and Dumber That Are 'As Good As Money, Sir'

By Tanya
So many people say that Dumb and Dumber is their favorite movie, but how much do they really know about it? Sure, Jim Carrey is a genius in it, and Jeff Daniels is basically perfect, but do they really know how much work went in behind the scenes? The movie was one of those surprise hits that has developed a huge cult following its original release. It spawned a bunch of sequels, an animated TV show, and a prequel, but none will ever compare to the original. Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne had quite the adventure, but let's see what

80s

Ozzy Osbourne Went Off The Rails On A Crazy Train And Gave Us The Most Infamous Moment In Rock History

By Matt
When it comes to icons in rock and roll, you'd be hard-pressed to find one more revered (or borderline insane) than Ozzy Osbourne. Best-known to teens of the 2000s as a reality TV father of a dysfunctional family on MTV, the singer has a discography of influential work that most musicians would kill to say they were responsible for. Spin DittyEven at the age of 69, he continues to tour on a schedule that most younger bands couldn't hope to match, and his status as "The Prince of F***ing Darkness" (as he refers to himself) is concrete. But what

80s

The True Story Behind The Celebrity Sex Tape Scandal That Started It All

By Moojan
Rob Lowe's first sex tape involving two young women is notoriously known to be the first-ever sex tape scandal in Hollywood.ImgurWhile the "Lowe's tape" itself was shocking enough to raise eyebrows, it was the fact that the young actor broke the law that set off a media firestorm. Lowe was a rising film star in his early twenties and inadvertently earned the title in the exclusive group known as the Hollywood Brat Pack, a nickname given to young actors who starred in coming-of-age films in the 1980s.Warner BrosHis dashing looks helped him star in critically acclaimed movies like

80s

13 Actors You Were Obsessed With In The '80s Who Are Overdue For Their Comeback

By Tanya
The 80s provided us with many of our favorite movies. It's hard to keep track of all the movies that you used to love watching, but when you do look back, it's hard not to wonder where the actors went. Sure, a lot of them have gone on to have huge careers, but there are many who just stepped back out of the spotlight, never quite reaching the same status. It seems like almost everyone gets a second chance in Hollywood, so let's revisit our favorite 80s stars and think about who we would want to come back. 1. Lori

00s

Here's What Enrique Iglesias Has Been Up To Since He Became Our Hero, Baby

By Jon
Enrique Iglesias is without a doubt one of the most nostalgic voices from our younger days, and even hearing those opening verses will send you into a tailspin down memory lane. Most of us started getting to know the singer in 2001, with the release of his Escape album, with award-winning radio hits like "Hero," "Don't Turn Off The Lights," and "Escape." Enrique has been no stranger to industry triumph, having over 150 number-one hits across all the Billboard charts,including five Billboard Hot 100 top five singles. In his personal life too, he has had much to be proud

80s

Two Of The '80s Biggest Stars Were In A Fatal Car Crash And We Somehow Forgot All About It

By Zachary
The classic ‘80s comedy Ferris Bueller’s Day Off made true movie stars out of Matthew Broderick and Jennifer Grey, but it was also the beginning of a Hollywood romance that would thrive in secret and end in tragedy. MirrorThe couple felt an attraction on the film’s set, but kept their relationship out of the public eye. At 25, Broderick had quickly become one of the decade’s biggest stars with a string of hits including WarGames, Ladyhawke, and finally Ferris Bueller. Grey, 27, had stood out in Red Dawn, but playing Ferris’s sister Jeannie really made her
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