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Roseanne Barr Return Possible, But Not With Her Rebooted TV Series

By Maya
After her network dropped her show, streaming services dropped her reruns, and her agency dropped her for a racist tweet, Roseanne Barr is vowing she's not finished.Whether anyone will have her is an open question.Mainstream television, where she saw soaring success both on the original Roseanne and the recent short-lived reboot, is probably out. But she finds herself in an environment flush with media outlets where the style of incendiary statements she was making long before Tuesday's tweet is not a hindrance, but rather an asset.Adam Rose/ABC"Whether or not she will see herself back on

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Macaulay Culkin Debunks 'Home Alone' Fan Theories, Discusses Its Biggest Plot Hole

By Maya
Once known as one of the most popular child stars, the now reclusive Macaulay Culkin is slowly resurfacing back into the limelight. In January, the Richie Rich actor hosted a candid Reddit AMA session, where he announced his newest project, a podcast called Bunny Ears, and discussed his "drug addiction" and friendship with the late Michael Jackson. Last Sunday, he live tweeted the Oscars, without even watching the awards show, and blessed fans with a series of facetious comments. Macaulay Culkin/TwitterOn March 3, Culkin made an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he responded to fan

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'Mary Poppins Returns' Has Finally Released A Trailer And My 10-Year-Old Self Can't Stop Screaming

By Maya
Growing up, Mary Poppins was one my all time favorite films. The Disney classic saw Julie Andrews play the titular role of the magical nanny, who I wished was my babysitter whenever my parents were away.When it was first announced that Disney was planning a sequel, I was certain it wouldn't be as grand, as the leading actress would have big shoes to fill. But, when the first photo of the cast was released back in January, I couldn't help but think Emily Blunt had an uncanny resemblance to the iconic Andrews.Featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda as Jack (who was

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Move Over Will Smith, 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' Reboot May Be Getting A Princess

By Maya
I'll be blunt about it: if you didn't love watching The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, you're probably a liar. The 90s sitcom had everything: great humor, lovable characters, and zesty plot lines for the whole family to enjoy. As devastating as it was to say goodbye to the beloved series, it had a great six-year run, and my siblings and I still relished in watching repeats whenever they came to air.  Recently, rumors have been swirling around about a potential Fresh Prince reboot being in the works after Smith posted an animated picture of the show's cast to Instagram.

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8 True Stories Of How Our Favorite 90s Bands Got Their Name

By Maya
Regardless of what decade you grew up in, music was probably the foundation of your adolescent life. If you up on the latest trends in the 90s, it would be a shock if Destiny's Child and Green Day didn't make a coveted spot on your mix tapes. But did you ever wonder were these popular groups got their iconic moniker? Well, if you're feeling intrigued, here are eight stories behind how bands got their names.1. Backstreet BoysThis boy band's name was chosen by their infamous manager, Lou Pearlman, after Orlando's Backstreet Market, where the members used to hang out.

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Kevin Smith Suffers 'Massive' Heart Attack Following Comedy Show

By Maya
Kevin Smith revealed he had suffered a "massive" heart attack this past Sunday.The 47-year-old filmmaker, who's best known for the 1994 cult classic Clerks, announced on Twitter he was hospitalized just before he was set to perform his second show at the Alex Theater in Glendale, California for his comedy special, "Kevin Smith Live!" After the first show this evening, I had a massive heart attack. The Doctor who saved my life told me I had 100% blockage of my LAD artery (aka “the Widow-Maker”). If I hadn’t canceled show 2 to go to the hospital, I would’

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I've Only Just Realized All Disney Princesses Are Missing A Body Part And I'm Bothered

By Maya
During my childhood, there was never a moment I didn't wish I was a Disney princess. While I was partial to Belle, I felt a deep investment to all of the characters, who made me believe in happily-ever-afters.Growing up, I had watched each movie at least a dozen times, but I never realized something was missing, particularly, a body part.This isn't the only time the princesses have shared key attributes, as it was previously uncovered why they are predominately seen dressed in blue.DisneyIt's also interesting to note that most of their mothers have either passed away or

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6 Facts About 'Rolie Polie Olie' Other Than He's Small And Smart And Round

By Maya
I don't think I'm alone when I say one of my first memories of watching television included the children's show Rolie Polie Olie. I remember being in awe of the family-friendly robots and their zany activities. It offered a world I otherwise would have never imagined, and delivered life lessons I still remember to this day. To celebrate this awesome series, here are six facts that'll make you wish you could travel back in time and watch this show with fresh eyes again!1. Rolie Polie Olie was one of the first completely CGI television cartoons for preschoolersThis helped the

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The First Trailer Of The 'Incredibles 2' Has Been Released And We Can't Be More Excited

By Maya
After an agonizing 14-year wait, Disney-Pixar has finally blessed us with the return of our favorite superhero family.After its announced in 2014, we've finally been gifted the fist official trailer, and boy it didn't disappoint!As previously mentioned, the highly anticipated sequel will center on the Parr family's matriarch Elastigirl returning to her superhero calling. The Incredibles 2 will take place just after the events of the first movie, and also focus the switch of old-fashioned parental roles, as Mr. Incredible becomes a stay-at-home father. “I’ve got to succeed, so she can succeed,” as the father-of-three explains to

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8 Facts About 'The Secret Of Nimh' That Will Make You Say 'Rats!'

By Maya
In 1982, a team of highly talented animators blessed the world with the movie, The Secret of NIMH.The fantasy cartoon classic was adapted from Robert C. O'Brien's 1971 children's book, which follows a field mouse attempting to save her home from destruction. With the help of recently freed laboratory rats, the plot ends in a truly feel good manner.  While most of us may assume we know everything about the gritty animated film, here are eight facts that'll make even the biggest fans say "rats!" 1. The film was animated by frustrated, former Disney employees The Dot EatersIn
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