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80s

13 Facts About 'Married With Children' That Will Just Make You Miss The Show Even More

By Zachary
It's hard to believe the Bundy's have been off the air for 20 years, because reruns of Married With Children are still fresh and funny to this day.Here are 13 facts you probably never knew about the classic sitcom:1. The Lost EpisodeThe show's racy storylines attracted a lot of attention, including a letter-writing campaign over "anti-family" content that made advertisers pull their money from the show. Ironically, these protests only made the series more popular.BundyologyBut censors still cracked down on sex after the campaign, and wound up taking one episode from season three, "I'll See You In

90s

The True Story Behind The Child Abuse Allegations That Cost Michael Jackson Over $20 Million

By Zachary
Every celebrity has a side of themselves that they don’t share with the public, but in the summer of 1993, it seemed like Michael Jackson had split into two entirely different people.There was the King of Pop, the 12-time Grammy-winning artist behind albums like Thriller and Bad, who had given an incredible performance at Super Bowl XXVII just months earlier.Harry BensonBut there was also “Wacko Jacko,” the version of Jackson’s personality that sold millions of tabloids filled with lurid stories about his personal life.National EnquirerTabloid readers obsessed over whether or not Jackson was bleaching his

90s

An Evening Stroll Down The Sunset Strip Almost Destroyed Hugh Grant's Career

By Maya
Up until 1995, life had been good for Hugh Grant. The 34-year-old British actor recently got his shot at stardom for his role in the movie, Four Weddings and a Funeral, he was dating supermodel Elizabeth Hurley, and was out promoting his latest flick, Nine Months, in Hollywood.Then everything came crashing down.The Smoking GunOn the evening of June 26, 1995, Grant had been caught in a sexual act with a prostitute. He had been strolling down LA’s notorious "Sunset Strip," and met Estella Marie Thompson, who went by the name Divine Brown. He had paid her $50

90s

She Was "The People's Princess," But 20 Years After Her Death We Finally Understand Just How Tragic Her Life Was

By Sandra
Everyone in the '90s remembers the night our world was rocked - the day the “People’s Princess” died in a car accident in Paris, France. Princess Diana was loved not only by the people of the United Kingdom but around the world. Harper's BazaarPrincess Diana’s funeral was named to be the most-watched live TV event with 31 million viewers in the UK and 33 million people in the United States tuning in. The TimesWhile her funeral took place only six days after her tragic death on August 31, 1997, people haven’t forgotten the story of

90s

Pee-Wee Herman Took Matters Into His Own Hands, And It Almost Ruined His Career

By Tanya
The character Pee-wee Herman was intended for kids and was a complete necessity in the '80s. But when the actor behind the bow tie was arrested in 1991, the whole country quickly realized he wasn’t as wholesome as he seemed. Warner BrosPaul Reubens made a name for himself as a comedy icon, but his role as Pee-wee Herman was one that could not be topped by any of his other characters. It didn’t seem to matter that Pee-wee wasn’t real, everyone just assumed they were one and the same. That was, until Reubens was arrested in 1991

90s

The Actual Story Behind The Most Infamous Sex Tape Of The '90s Is Crazier Than You Think

By Moojan
Perhaps the most infamous stolen celebrity item in the history of the world is the Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee sex tape.BillboardThe chronicling of Anderson's and Lee's sexual activities while on their honeymoon peaked the public's interest back in the late '90s. It generated millions of dollars and can still be found online today.Tommy Lee, the Motley Crue drummer that was a rock megastar at the time, and the sexy, blonde Baywatch actress Pamela Anderson wed in early 1995, and soon after their sexual activities could be watched by anyone who owned a working computer or VCR.Ultimate

TV

Have You Ever Wondered How Much Famous TV Homes From Your Favorite Shows Cost In Real Life?

By Moojan
Our favorite TV show homes are just as cozy as our own. But if you tried to move into one, you'd probably be denied a loan from the bank.  As you may know, most shows are filmed in the City of Angels, and I'm sure you're also aware that most homes in that area are worth millions. Here are 10 houses from your favorite shows that I'm sure you've wondered the cost of at some point while watching TV. 1. Full HouseAddress: 1709 Broderick Street, San Francisco, CaliforniaCelebuzzDanny Tanner's San Francisco home, which is a Victorian three-bedroom, is worth

90s

6 Things About "Good Will Hunting" That You Can't Just Read In A Book

By Jon
By now, if you haven't seen this incredibly witty and emotional classic film you've either been living under a rock, or are too much of a genius to have ever left the library. But either way, don't worry. It's not your fault. The character drama about a boy genius who is making his way through life in Boston has had an unbelievably strong pull on audiences for the past three decades. Whether it was because of the lovable debut of screenwriters Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, the gripping performance by Robin Williams, or the narrative around a prodigy who has

00s

15 Songs That Will Make You Realize 2002 Was The Most Iconic Year In Music

By Devin
As much as we like to joke about how awful the early 2000s could be, one thing that definitely wasn't awful during that time was the music. While there are plenty of songs from that time that have sadly been forgotten, there are others that, love 'em or hate 'em, will forever be burned into our memories. You definitely still remember all the words to these songs, but you definitely forgot that they all came out in the same year. So here's to 2002, the year we all forgot was actually unforgettable. There's even a Spotify playlist at the end
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