The Tragic True-Life Story Of Val Kilmer
In his decades in the entertainment business and the years prior, Val Kilmer has been through his share of life challenges and personal tragedies.
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The Tragic True Life Story Of Married With Children Star Katey Sagal
Katey Sagal became a household name after making people laugh as "Married With Children's" Peg Bundy, but the sitcom star's life has been filled with tragedy. -
'90s & 2000s Actors You Never Knew Posed For Maxim Covers
There was a time when every up-and-coming actress in Hollywood posed for Maxim magazine, and you may not remember every single one who did. -
Winona Ryder's Tragic True-Life Story
Winona Ryder is a bona fide Hollywood star. However, that hasn't meant an easy life for the "Stranger Things" and "Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice" star. -
Ariana Grande: From Nickelodeon Star To Wicked
Ariana Grande is best known for being one of the world's biggest pop stars today, but she's been quietly evolving as an actor since her Nickelodeon days. -
AI Reveals How The ACOTAR Characters Should Look According To The Books
Sarah J. Maas's "A Court of Thorns and Roses" books have an enormous cast of characters, and here's how fans envision them with the help of AI. -
Whatever Happened To Johnny Galecki After The Big Bang Theory Finale?
Johnny Galecki has all but vanished from the public eye since "The Big Bang Theory" ended its 12-season run in 2019. So where has he been? -
The Tragic True Life Story Of Sara Gilbert
Sara Gilbert, known for playing Darlene Conner on "Roseanne" and "The Connors" and for hosting "The Talk," has has a tragic life. Here's the full story. -
Rules The Big Bang Theory Cast Had To Follow On Set
The set of "The Big Bang Theory" was a fun place to be, but it was also a serious workplace. Here are some rules that the cast of the hit show had to follow. -
The Untold Truth Of The Terrifier Franchise
You may have heard that the "Terrifier" films are among the most brutal horror movies ever made, but what else do you know about this hit low budget franchise? -
The Origins Of Skibidi Toilet Explained
The "Skibidi Toilet" meme has taken Generation Alpha by storm. Here's the origins of the meme and YouTube series explained, along with some of the lore. -
The Tragic True Life Story Of Seann William Scott
Although he's best known as Stifler from the "American Pie" movies, Seann William Scott is far from the crude party animal he's played in those films. -
How Jared Padalecki Changed From A Gilmore Girls Kid To Walker Season 4's Father - Exclusive Interview
In an exclusive interview with Looper, Jared Padalecki talked about portraying a dad on TV for the very first time on "Walker." -
Christina Applegate's Tragic True Life Story
Throughout Christina Applegate's long and successful career, she's had more than her fair share of struggles - personal, professional, and medical. -
Actors Injured By Painful Costumes And Prosthetics
Actors will go through a lot to bring their characters to life, including wearing makeup and prosthetic appliances that do real damage to their bodies. -
13 Little Known Facts About Millie Bobby Brown
As huge a star as Millie Bobby Brown has become thanks to "Stranger Things," there are still a lot of things that fans may not know about the British actor. -
Whatever Happened To Kristen Wiig?
Kristen Wiig may have reached peak popularity with "Saturday Night Live" and "Bridesmaids," but she has stayed busy since with a wide range of projects. -
The Conners' John Goodman Wants One Thing In Season 6: 'Superpowers' - Exclusive
John Goodman says he'd love for "The Conners" patriarch John Conner to develop superpowers in Season 6. Ames McNamara has a slightly more down-to-earth hope. -
John Goodman & Ames McNamara Reveal Why The Conners Season 6 Was 'Tough' At First & What To Expect - Exclusive Interview
John Goodman and Ames McNamara shared details on "The Conners" Season 6, from guest stars and superpowers to what it was like returning to set post-strike. -
The Conners' Sara Gilbert & Jay R. Ferguson On Season 6's 'Torturous' Wait & Big Changes - Exclusive Interview
"The Conners" stars Sara Gilbert and Jay R. Ferguson dished to Looper about Season 6, from character relationships to the impacts of the real-world strikes. -
The Conners' Laurie Metcalf, Lecy Goranson, & Emma Kenney Reveal How Season 6 Still 'Walks A Fine Line' - Exclusive Interview
In an exclusive interview, Laurie Metcalf, Lecy Goranson, and Emma Kenney discuss "The Conners" Season 6 and how the show balances its funny and dark themes. -
Whatever Happened To Katherine Heigl?
"Grey's Anatomy" made her a star and she enjoyed a successful career in romantic comedies. We take a look at whatever happened to Katherine Heigl. -
Whatever Happened To The Lavagirl Actress, Taylor Dooley?
After becoming an instant child star as Lavagirl, Taylor Dooley's life and career took a very different direction that led her to some dark places. -
Hilary Duff's Transformation From Lizzie McGuire To Today
Though she's still associated with her initial foray into mega-fame on the Disney Channel, Hilary Duff has come a long way. -
How The Big Bang Theory Changed Melissa Rauch Forever
Melissa Rauch joined "The Big Bang Theory" as Bernadette in the show's third season. Co-starring in the hit sitcom changed her life in a number of ways. -
Whatever Happened To Clove's Actress From The Hunger Games?
Isabelle Fuhrman as Clove made a few enemies in the arena of "The Hunger Games," but she's had a rich and varied career since her days in the Capitol ended. -
Whatever Happened To Freddie From iCarly?
Fans of Nickelodeon's teen sitcom series "iCarly" no doubt ask themselves whatever happened to celebrity Nathan Kress, who plays lovable dork Freddie Benson.
