How 'The Great One' Conquered Hollywood

Thanks to his hit show The Honeymooners, comedian Jackie Gleason turned into a 1950s American idol almost overnight. But Gleason’s perverse life behind the scenes would have made his fans furious.

MUSIC

December 19, 2025 Allison Robertson

After years of being overshadowed by his brother, Malcolm Young’s decline and departure from AC/DC hit the band harder than any lineup change.

A look at Malcolm Young’s quiet leadership in AC/DC, his heartbreaking decline, and why his absence hit the band harder than any lineup change.

MOVIES

December 20, 2025 J. Clarke

Films That Used Real People Instead Of Actors—And Pulled It Off

Hollywood loves control—marks on the floor, lines rehearsed to a T, emotions calibrated to the exact second. So when a filmmaker tosses all that out and lets real people wander into the frame, it feels like a gamble bordering on chaos. But sometimes that chaos is exactly what gives a movie its pulse.

TELEVISION

December 20, 2025 J. Clarke

The Best TV Character Exits Ever (And The Ones We’re Trying To Forget)

TV shows ask us to invest years of our lives in fictional people. We watch them grow, fail, fall in love, make unforgivable mistakes, and sometimes become better versions of themselves. So when a character leaves before a series ends, it can feel like a breakup—one that either gives you emotional closure or leaves you staring at the screen wondering what just happened.

MUSIC

December 18, 2025 J. Clarke

When Sam Cooke was shot in a Los Angeles motel, the dream of a crossover soul star ended—and conspiracy theories began.

Sam Cooke had reached a rare place in American music. He wasn’t chasing relevance—he was defining it. His voice crossed boundaries, his songwriting deepened with each release, and his business instincts put him years ahead of his peers. Then, during one chaotic night in Los Angeles, everything unraveled. The official explanation came together quickly. Understanding it, however, has never been easy.

ACTORS

December 19, 2025 Marlon Wright

Young Celebrities Who Are Rewriting Advice On When To Start Getting Plastic Surgery

Young fame moves fast, and so do the choices that come with it. Before most people pick a career path, some celebrities already face beauty pressure that nudges them toward changes they never pictured in their teens.

MUSIC

December 19, 2025 Allison Robertson

Albums That Capture The Hangover Of The 1980s

A human-written ranking of 20 albums that captured the emotional hangover after the 1980s, reflecting burnout, reflection, and the shift away from excess toward authenticity.

How 'The Great One' Conquered Hollywood

How 'The Great One' Conquered Hollywood

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After years of being overshadowed by his brother, Malcolm Young’s decline and departure from AC/DC hit the band harder than any lineup change.

Films That Used Real People Instead Of Actors—And Pulled It Off

The Best TV Character Exits Ever (And The Ones We’re Trying To Forget)

When Sam Cooke was shot in a Los Angeles motel, the dream of a crossover soul star ended—and conspiracy theories began.

Young Celebrities Who Are Rewriting Advice On When To Start Getting Plastic Surgery

Albums That Capture The Hangover Of The 1980s

Bob Denver's Secret Heartbreak

How 'The Great One' Conquered Hollywood

How 'The Great One' Conquered Hollywood

READ MORE

After years of being overshadowed by his brother, Malcolm Young’s decline and departure from AC/DC hit the band harder than any lineup change.

Films That Used Real People Instead Of Actors—And Pulled It Off

The Best TV Character Exits Ever (And The Ones We’re Trying To Forget)

When Sam Cooke was shot in a Los Angeles motel, the dream of a crossover soul star ended—and conspiracy theories began.

Young Celebrities Who Are Rewriting Advice On When To Start Getting Plastic Surgery

Albums That Capture The Hangover Of The 1980s

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