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Yippee-Ki-Ouch: The 'Die Hard' Stunt That Permanently Damaged Bruce Willis

While filming an iconic scene in Die Hard, Bruce Willis suffered a permanent injury. Firing a pistol loaded with extra-loud blanks from under a table resulted in the loss of two-thirds of the hearing in his left ear, a real-life consequence of creating one of cinema's greatest action heroes.

Entertainment & Media Medicine, Psychology & Health

From Fellini's Tears to Fosse's Jazz Hands: The Surprising Link Between 'Nights of Cabiria' and 'Sweet Charity'

The iconic 60s musical 'Sweet Charity,' with its brassy tunes and Bob Fosse choreography, is a direct adaptation of Federico Fellini's bleak 1957 Italian neorealist film, 'Nights of Cabiria,' which follows the tragic life of a Roman prostitute.

Entertainment & Media Music Art, Culture & Design

By the Numbers: Why Game of Thrones' Unprecedented 59 Emmy Wins Tell a Complicated Story

Game of Thrones holds the record for most Emmy wins by a drama series with 59 trophies. This staggering number more than doubles the 26 wins held by television legends 'Hill Street Blues' and 'The West Wing,' cementing a complex and controversial awards legacy in television history.

Entertainment & Media Art, Culture & Design

The Ultimatum That Saved the Super Bowl: How Eminem Got 50 Cent on Stage

50 Cent's iconic upside-down performance at the 2022 Super Bowl almost didn't happen. Organizers were hesitant to include him until headliner Eminem issued a simple ultimatum: he wouldn't perform unless his longtime friend and collaborator was there too.

Music Entertainment & Media Biography & Personal Stories

From Green Acres to Bloody Tarawa: The Secret Heroism of Eddie Albert

Many know Eddie Albert as the star of Green Acres, but few know he was a WWII hero. At the Battle of Tarawa, he piloted a landing craft under fire to rescue 47 stranded Marines, earning a Bronze Star. This heroic act later shielded him from the career-ending Hollywood Blacklist.

Wars, Conflict & Heroes Biography & Personal Stories Entertainment & Media

How Oprah, Michael Jordan, and Prince Saved Spike Lee's 'Malcolm X' From Hollywood's Grip

Spike Lee's epic 'Malcolm X' nearly died when Warner Bros. cut funding. The film was saved only after Lee's public appeal led to crucial donations from Black icons like Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Prince, ensuring his grand vision reached the screen.

Entertainment & Media Business & Economics Biography & Personal Stories

Seven Days: The Terrifying Japanese Film You Thought Was an American Original

Many know the 2002 horror hit 'The Ring,' but few realize it's a remake. The original, a 1998 Japanese film called 'Ringu,' terrified audiences first with its atmospheric dread and created a global J-horror phenomenon, introducing the world to the iconic ghost Sadako.

Entertainment & Media Art, Culture & Design

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