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I Pity The Fool Who Doesn't Know These 7 Facts About Mr. T

By Tanya
There are a lot of celebrities in the world, but none are quite like Mr. T. Whether you like his acting or not, you've got to admit that he is truly one of a kind. He has done a lot in his life, but how much do you really know about the man? Let's take a look at the 80s star and see what's behind all those gold chains? 1. Do you know his real name? biography.comMr. T obviously wasn't born with the name 'Mr. T'. He was born on May 21, 1952, and his mother named him Lawrence

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Why Did Brendan Fraser Just Swing Right Out Of Our Lives After The 90s?

By Sandra
Brendan Fraser seemed to be a rising star in the late 1990s, but for some reason that never came to be. With his 1994 hit Airheads we remember marveling in his comedic ability along side Adam Sandler and Steve Buscemi. For a short period of time, Fraser became the most popular movie star in the world. His rise in the box office was stimulated by a surprising success of the 1997 Christmas release of George Of The Jungle. No one predicted the level of success Disney would have with this 90s flick. With a $55 million investment in the movie,

90s

Kate Winslet Reveals How She Should Have Saved Jack, And Who The Studio Wanted Instead Of Leo

By Meg
We've all seen Titanic. And even if you haven't, you know the iconic scene where Kate Winslet MURDERS Leonardo DiCaprio by letting him drown. Okay, so maybe she doesn't actually murder him, but she certainly doesn't help. That's gotta make her an accessory at least. For those of you unfamiliar with the scene, Jack and Rose (played by DiCaprio and Winslet) are drifting in the freezing cold ocean after the Titanic sinks. Rose is blessed with a door to hang onto while Jack is left to float in the icy water. Rose says she'll never let go, and yet somehow

80s

First Teaser For The Andre the Giant Documentary Is Out And Fans Can't Handle It

By Maya
HBO has just released the first teaser for its widely-anticipated documentary about André the Giant.The late actor and wrestler has been an icon in the western-hemisphere since the 1980s, and we won't be forgetting about him anytime soon.WWEWhile we already know several surprising facts about André, we're sure there's plenty of more insights the documentary will have in store for us.Born André René Roussimoff, he was nicknamed "The Eighth Wonder Of The World" and the "Gentle Giant," by many of his beloved fans, as he stood at 7'4 feet tall. His large stature was a result of

80s

5 Facts About Pink Floyd's "The Wall" That Prove You Don't Need No Education

By Jon
"...All in all, you're just another brick in the wall." How could anyone possibly top the greatest album of 1982, maybe of the 80s altogether? The intense technical performance that Pink Floyd created was so dramatic, it's no wonder that one of the most popular musical films of all time came from its release. Just like the movie that shares its name, The Wall is an incredible piece of culture rooted in history and political opinion. It also sounds awesome. But looking beyond the long-lasting effects of this legendary album, there's also a lot that many fans simply don't know

80s

15 Underrated Muppets Who Deserve Way More Love Than They Get

By Tanya
It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights! The Muppets have been around for decades now, and were a staple of our childhoods. Whether you were trying to convince your parents to let you stay up to watch The Muppet Show at night, or enjoying all the great movies on VHS, we all had a favorite character. Obviously there are the two main Muppets who everyone know, Kermit and Miss Piggy. They are basically the king and queen of the Muppets, but they aren't the only amazing characters. There are a lot of other unique and

Pop Culture

Did Nelly Furtado Turn Into A Bird And Fly Away?

By Moojan
Honestly, what happened to Nelly Furtado? She was releasing hit after hit, and then she suddenly disappeared from the limelight.  The 39-year-old singer-songwriter released her first album, Whoa, Nelly! in 2000, and whoa it was! Smash hit songs like "I'm Like a Bird" and "Turn off the Light" have led her to becoming one of the most popular music artists in the early 2000s. HDWallSourceThe Canadian-born artist sold more than 40 million records worldwide, has won a Grammy Award, and has a bunch of other hit singles that we all can sing by heart, like "Promiscuous," "All Good Things
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