Idris Elba's Journey To Becoming A Leading Man In Hollywood
You probably know Idris Elba from the MCU or maybe through his stellar performance on "The Wire," but did you know he's also a DJ, singer, and playwright?
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All The Unfortunate Members Of The 27 Club
The 27 Club is a list of celebrities who share one tragic thing in common: they all died at the age of 27. Here are the unfortunate members. -
What Happened To The Cast Of Jane The Virgin?
Jane the Virgin was a huge success while it was on the air, and after it wrapped in 2019, its cast has kept busy. Read on to find out what they've been up to. -
The Biggest Actors Knighted By Queen Elizabeth
These are the biggest actors who have been knighted by Queen Elizabeth for their achievements as performers and human beings. -
Here's How Much Arnold Schwarzenegger Is Worth
From bodybuilder to movie star to Californian governor and back again, Arnold Schwarzenegger's career has certainly been varied -- and extremely lucrative. -
The Untold Truth Of Matt Smith
Get ready to hop in the TARDIS and take at trip through the untold truth of Matt Smith. -
Here's How Much Wil Wheaton Is Worth
These days, Wil Wheaton is well known for his embrace of the nerd community and his love of all things geeky, so let's take a look at his net worth. -
Stars From Star Trek You Didn't Know Died
Because "Star Trek" has been around since 1966, many of the talented people who brought their characters to life have been "beamed up," so to speak. -
Here's How Much Jensen Ackles Is Really Worth
Actor Jensen Ackles has been stealing away fans' attention for over 25 years. Let's take a look how at how much this Supernatural alum is really worth. -
What The Stars Of Smallville Are Up To Now
'Smallville' paved the way for superhero TV shows and launched the careers of many of its actors. 11 years after the show ended, where are those actors now? -
The Untold Truth Of Bill Skarsgård
Fans may struggle to learn much about the private actor. But the untold truth of Bill Skarsgård's life and career arguably makes him the unique performer he is. -
Athlete-Celebrity Couples You Probably Didn't Know About
For whatever reason, athletes and celebrities match up more than most groups. These are some athlete-celebrity couples you might not have known even happened. -
Athletes With Rare Medical Conditions
Athletes are typically people capable of achieving great things, but the ones on this list achieved greatness by overcoming their medical conditions. -
Stars From The Wonder Years You Didn't Know Died
"The Wonder Years" was special to its '80s and '90s viewers, and popular enough to get a reboot! Here the original "Wonder Years" stars you didn't know died. -
Sports Stars Who Have Gotten Some Bizarre Tattoos
Tattoo placement can be just as bizarre as the imagery, especially if it's found in an unusual spot. Here are some sports stars with bizarre tattoos. -
The Most Awkward Red Carpet Wardrobe Malfunctions Ever
These are the most awkward red carpet wardrobe malfunctions ever. Thankfully, the celebs recovered from their public fashion faux pas. -
Sports Stars With Surprising College Degrees
Poultry science, coastal geography, political economy of industrial societies - oh my. Lace up for these interesting college degrees earned by sports stars. -
YouTube Stars Accused Of Scamming People Out Of Millions
Scammers were a problem long before the Internet came along. But online, these YouTube stars have been accused of scamming their followers out of millions. -
Cheers Stars Who've Passed Away
"Cheers" introduced viewers to a lot of memorable characters throughout the show's run. Sadly, some of the actors who played those characters have died. -
Here's How Much Eminem Is Actually Worth
Over the years, Eminem has made hundreds of millions. Here's how he made his impressive fortune. -
Tragic Details About Brandon Lee
Whether you know him for his earlier work or for the movie tragedy that ended his life, Brandon Lee remains an important figure in action films. -
How Much Is Jim Carrey Really Worth?
Jim Carrey's path to building his impressive fortune is a true rags-to-riches story, from homelessness to being a successful comedian and actor. -
Tragic Details About Mia Khalifa
Despite numerous tragic moments in her life, Mia Khalifa is working hard to establish herself outside the industry that made her a household name. -
The Richest Jeopardy! Winner Might Surprise You
The players on this list have taken home more money than anyone else in "Jeopardy!" history, but the richest winner might just surprise you. -
Athletes With Incredibly Gorgeous Wives
The following athletes have all excelled at two things: their chosen sport and finding a stunning wife. Here are the athletes with incredibly gorgeous wives. -
Tragic Celeb Moments In 2021 No One Will Forget
Some of the worst celebrity tragedies of 2021 revolved around terrible controversies, hurtful comments, and other career-diminishing occurrences. -
Athlete Autopsies That Had Disturbing Discoveries
While sports stars' autopsies have answered questions about what might have happened, some of those examinations have produced rather disturbing results.
