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Entertainment & Media

A collection of 115 issues

Beyond the Makeup: The Unspeakable Tragedies in Vinnie Vincent's Life

Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent is known for his shredding solos, but his personal life is marked by immense tragedy. His two ex-wives both died young under horrific circumstances—one was murdered in an unsolved case, and the other succumbed to alcoholism after a tumultuous relationship.

The Comedy King Who Was Canceled: How a False Accusation Destroyed Roscoe Arbuckle's Career

Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle was a silent film titan who mentored Charlie Chaplin and launched Buster Keaton. His career, however, was obliterated by a media frenzy following a false accusation, despite being acquitted in court three times. His story is a chilling tale of trial by media.

From Cardboard to Code: How South Park's Animation Revolutionized TV Satire

South Park's 1997 pilot took three months to create with stop-motion cardboard cutouts. A switch to computer animation enabled a legendary six-day production cycle, transforming the show into a real-time satirical engine that can parody news as it happens, a feat impossible with its old method.

The Beef With Wendy's: How an 81-Year-Old Star Got Fired for Finding It

In 1985, Wendy's fired Clara Peller, the iconic star of their "Where's the beef?" campaign. Her crime? Appearing in a Prego ad and declaring, "I found it!" Wendy's claimed this implied she found the beef somewhere else, ending a legendary partnership.

The Ultimate Bluff: How a Car Salesman Conned His Way into Playing James Bond

How did an Australian model with zero acting experience become 007? With a stolen suit, a Rolex, and supreme confidence. George Lazenby faked his entire resume and bluffed his way into the audition, proving that sometimes you just have to look the part to get the part.

Hey, Hey, You, You: How Avril Lavigne's 'Girlfriend' Became YouTube's First 100 Million View Video

In 2007, Avril Lavigne's "Girlfriend" made history as YouTube's first video to hit 100 million views. Amid controversy over view inflation and a race against "Evolution of Dance," the pop-punk anthem's success cemented the platform's power in the music industry and defined a new era of virality.

From Burpy to Grumpy: The 50 Rejected Dwarfs of Snow White's Kingdom

Before Disney settled on Doc, Grumpy, and friends, nearly 50 other dwarf concepts were explored for Snow White. Names like Burpy, Deafy, and Hickey were sketched and considered before being cut, revealing a fascinating creative process that shaped a cinematic masterpiece.

Good Morning, Grammy! The Story of Robin Williams' Wildly Unconventional Comedy Album Win

In 1989, Robin Williams won the Grammy for Best Comedy Album for the "Good Morning, Vietnam" soundtrack. The album contained only 3 minutes and 38 seconds of his monologues scattered between 12 classic 1960s songs, yet he still beat comedy legends like George Carlin and Steven Wright.

How South Park's Creators Won an R-Rating Battle Against a Studio's Absurd Bluff

In 1999, Trey Parker and Matt Stone fought for an R-rating for their South Park movie against Paramount, which wanted a more profitable PG-13. The studio's absurd tactic? An executive feigned ignorance, asking if R-rated films made more money. The creators didn't fall for the bluff.