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Which was Leonardo DiCaprio’s first big screen movie?(Photo Credit –Facebook)

In 1991, a fresh-faced Leonardo DiCaprio made his feature film debut in Critters 3, a direct-to-video sequel that took “cheesy” to a whole new level. The film followed flesh-eating alien furballs terrorizing an apartment complex, hardly the kind of cinematic milestone most actors dream about.

DiCaprio played Josh, the stepson of a corrupt landlord, caught in the middle of the chaos. But let’s be real: Critters 3 had one true claim to fame. As one critic bluntly put it, “Its claim to fame is that it marked Leonardo DiCaprio’s film debut, but aside from that Trivial Pursuit tidbit, there’s not much to recommend this subpar entry.”

The Critters franchise had some success early on, despite being a clear Gremlins knockoff. The first two films gained a cult following and even managed decent Rotten Tomatoes audience scores.

It was Carnival Night in The Masked Singer season 13, episode 7. It wasn’t all fun and games, though, as one masked celebrity needed to go home. We’d only just got to meet Group C!

I always find the first round a little brutal. There aren’t enough clue packages to really get to guess who the celebrity is, and they don’t really get a chance to shine in their talents. I remember thinking that Group B didn’t have any really strong singers the first week, but that changed during the second.

Meet Group C in The Masked Singer season 13 ,episode 7

Well, Group C took to the stage. It looks like we have three males and two females again.

We got to meet Yorkie, Stud Muffin, Nessy, Chery Blossom, and Mad Scientist Monster. Yes, all of them had their first clue packages revealed, and now it’s time...

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Brian Austin Green has taken his feud with Machine Gun Kelly public.

And we could not be more here for it.

As you might recall, Megan Fox announced in November that she’s pregnant with her fourth child — the first three with ex-husband Green and this latest one with Kelly.

Just a few weeks after we learned about this blessed piece of news, however, we also learned that Kelly had broken up with Fox.

Brian Austin Green at BuzzFeed’s “Am to Dm” on August 13, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

We don’t know why exactly.

But Green spoke to TMZ shortly after this break-up took place and told Kelly to “grow up” because Fox is expecting his child.

Now, meanwhile, Green has re-shared a screenshot of his direct message with Machine Gun Kelly on his Instagram Stories after the musician messaged...

The beginning of the (second) end has finally begun, with the seventh and final season of the Roseanne spin-off series, The Conners, celebrating its arrival on Wednesday night. Everyone’s favorite middle-class American family is back, but this season won’t be like the rest. While it will, of course, include appearances from the characters that we’ve come to know and love over nearly four decades of television, the set-up of episodes and storytelling will look a little different from it has in years past. Those who tuned in for the debut episode, titled “It’s Gonna Be A Great Day,” already have an idea of the overarching plot, as John Goodman’s Dan and Laurie Metcalf’s Jackie have started to bicker over the possibility of suing the pharmaceutical company responsible for the death of Roseanne (Roseanne Barr).

Speaking with TV Insider, executive producer Bruce Helford said that over the remaining five episodes,...

Netflix has officially announced the premiere date for Big Mouth season 8, the final chapter in its long-running and acclaimed adult animated comedy. Big Mouth first debuted on the platform in 2017, chronicling the often embarrassing and hilarious trials of puberty, as experienced by middle schoolers Nick (Nick Kroll), Andrew (John Mulaney), Jessi (Jessi Klein), and their ever-present Hormone Monsters, voiced by Kroll, Fred Armison, and Maya Rudolph. After 70 episodes of messy adolescence, Big Mouth season 8 will see the core trio forging their own paths.

According to Deadline, the eighth and final season of Big Mouth will premiere on May 23, 2025. For the last chapter of Big Mouth, the Bridgeton teens face the chaos of high school—facing everything from driving and cancel culture to sexual inexperience and self-discovery—while learning that, despite the uncertainty of the future, friendship remains their greatest anchor.

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Years before they were part of the Critical Role D&d role-playing crew, Ashley Johnson and Taliesin Jaffe were child actors — and they’re talking all about their experiences growing up in Hollywood in Cr’s upcoming show “Weird Kids.”

“Weird Kids,” presented as a podcast-style conversation between Johnson and Jaffe, is “part hilarious confession, part heartfelt reflection and all-around love letter to anyone who has ever felt like an outsider,” Critical Role says.

The full 24-episode run of “Weird Kids” will be available exclusively through Critical Role’s membership service, Beacon ($5.99/month). The show will premiere on March 20, with a live “Weird Kids Launch Party” streamed on Beacon, YouTube and Twitch leading into the episode premiere. The first episode then will be available on-demand on March 25 on YouTube, Beacon and podcast platforms; subsequent episodes will be released on Beacon every Tuesday at 5 a.m. Pacific.

In the show, Johnson and Jaffe recall “the wild,...

Matthew Perry’s life, his tragic 2023 death, and the investigation into the ring of physicians and drug dealers accused of being responsible for his ketamine overdose at his Southern California home is all explored in a new documentary. Peacock’s Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy, now streaming, veers between probing the investigation into his death and delivering a sentimental remembrance of the beloved star of sitcom juggernaut Friends.

In the opening of the documentary, directed by Robert Palumbo for ITN Productions, the story of Perry’s childhood in Ottawa, Canada, is shown in still images as The Hollywood Reporter contributor Deborah Wilker, who was interviewed for the film, explains aspects of his early life — that his mother worked in the press office of Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and how his dad’s work as a model and actor (at one point, he was the “Old Spice guy”) drew him toward acting.

Who knew a part on Happy Days could lead to cinema immortality? From Robin Williams to Sally Field, the list of Oscar winners who started as sitcom goofs is much longer than you might expect.

Here are five more Academy Award recipients who cashed their first showbiz paychecks on classic situation comedies…

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DiCaprio was earning movie accolades early in his career, still a teenager when he was Oscar-nominated for Who’s Eating Gilbert Grape? But does he get that role without his breakthrough as Luke Brower, the homeless kid who gets taken in by the Seavers on the ‘80s sitcom Growing Pains? TV mom Joanna Kerns remembers DiCaprio always messing around between takes. “He was totally mischievous,” she told The Independent. When Tobey Maguire, a member of DiCaprio’s infamous Pussy Posse, came around the set, “They looked like they were really up to no good.”

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Leonardo DiCaprio’s Bold Career Move (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Imagine this: Leonardo DiCaprio lighting the black flame candle in Hocus Pocus. But that almost happened. DiCaprio, fresh off Growing Pains and not yet the Oscar-winning legend we know today, was considered for the role of Max Dennison, the sarcastic teen at the center of the witchy chaos in Salem. So, what made him turn down the role of a lifetime for a Halloween cult classic? The answer? A little movie called What’s Eating Gilbert Grape—and some serious guts.

Director Kenny Ortega remembered when DiCaprio walked into the room like yesterday. “The [casting] ladies called me up, and they said, ‘We’re sending you an actor today, but he’s not available, but you’re going to fall in love with him, but you can’t have him,'” Ortega laughed.

Can you even imagine the tease? They said, “You...

The Worst Christmas Specials Ever: A Bah Humbug Celebration of Holiday Flops!

While most of us are busy waxing nostalgic about the Charlie Brown Christmas Special or the timeless brilliance of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, let’s take a sharp detour down a frosty lane of shame. Because for every magical Christmas special, there’s a baffling, cringe-worthy disaster waiting to ruin our eggnog. These are the holiday specials so bad, so misjudged, they make a lump of coal look like a thoughtful gift.

So, hang your stockings, but don’t expect anything good inside. Let’s dive into the worst Christmas specials ever made.

1. The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978)

When it comes to bad Christmas specials, this is the undisputed champion of cringe. Aired only once (and for good reason), The Star Wars Holiday Special is an excruciating two-hour fever dream centered on Chewbacca’s family celebrating “Life Day.

In many ways, Catherine Argyrople’s “Growing Pains” is the perfect directorial debut. It is a film by and about women, firmly rooted in female-centered experiences that revolve around adolescence and the trials that come with it. The characters at the heart of this coming-of-age tale — teenage best friends Nat (Deanna Tarraza) and Zoe (Molly Morneweck) — undergo personal hardships that teenage girls often face but are unable to tell each other about how they truly feel, as they find themselves drifting apart.

As two middle schoolers on the verge of experiencing the highs and lows of high school, Nat and Zoe navigate this transitional period in ways that make them feel invisible, vulnerable, exposed, and terribly lonely. However, the authentic gravitas of these essential moments is deeply undercut by the film’s feeble artistic core, where shoddy performances and a weak script majorly undermine an important story woven together from...

Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio celebrates his 50th birthday on Nov. 11. Tour our photo gallery above ranking the youthful superstar’s 18 best movie roles.

Throughout his career, he has made it his business to work with the most acclaimed filmmakers of the modern era. The star, whose first real breakout role came on the ABC sitcom “Growing Pains,” has worked with Martin Scorsese no less than six times with the latest in 2023 being “Killers of the Flower Moon.”.

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He’s done double-duty with Quentin Tarantino, and made blockbuster films with Best Director winners James Cameron, Clint Eastwood, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, and Steven Spielberg, and nominees Ridley Scott and Adam McKay.

Beginning with 1993’s “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape,” for which he received his first Academy Award nomination at age 19, DiCaprio has earned eight total nominations from the Oscars: seven as an actor — including most...

At least 50 TV theme songs have hit the charts, according to Billboard, including 14 from television comedies. There are some surprises on this list, though, so crank up the speakers and rock out to these laugh-track-fueled jams.

1 “The Ballad of Jed Clampett”

Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs spent three weeks at #1 on the country charts with the theme from The Beverly Hillbillies.

2 “Welcome Back”

Lovin’ Spoonful frontman John Sebastian wrote and recorded the Welcome Back, Kotter theme, hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in May 1976. Inexplicably, it also reached No. 93 on the country chart.

3 “Those Were the Days”

Sung by the show’s stars, a longer version of the All in the Family theme song hit #43 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #30 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart in early 1972.

4 “Happy Days”

While Happy Days originally used “Rock Around the Clock” as its theme, it was replaced by the made-for-the-show song “Happy Days.

Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio has made it his business to work with the most acclaimed filmmakers of the modern era. The star, whose first real breakout role came on the ABC sitcom “Growing Pains,” has worked with Martin Scorsese no less than six times with the latest being “Killers of the Flower Moon.”. He’s done double-duty with Quentin Tarantino, and made blockbuster films with Best Director winners James Cameron, Clint Eastwood, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, and Steven Spielberg, and nominees Ridley Scott and Adam McKay.

Beginning with 1993’s “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape,” for which he received his first Academy Award nomination at age 19, DiCaprio has earned eight total nominations from the Oscars: seven as an actor — including most recently for “Once Upon a Time In Hollywood,” plus his Best Actor win for “The Revenant” — and one as a producer, for Best Picture nominee “The Wolf of Wall Street.” DiCaprio has...

10 Celebrities Who Started as Background Actors - Main Image

The journey to stardom is not an easy one. While some celebrities are fortunate enough to be born into the business, others must work tirelessly to climb the ladder of success.

In fact, many of today's most famous stars began their careers as extras in television shows or movies, often just passing by as vague silhouettes in the background—so unrecognizable that you might be surprised to learn they were ever there.

Every actor has a story to tell, many of which come from humble beginnings that can be truly inspiring.

After all, nobody starts at the top, and becoming a great actor doesn’t happen overnight. With that in mind, here are ten celebrities who started as background actors, and their journeys might just surprise you.

1. Brad Pitt

Many may know Brad Pitt as Hollywood royalty, but his journey to stardom began much more modestly.

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Leonardo DiCaprio is one of this generation's most iconic actors. The multi-award winner has enjoyed a career in film and TV for more than 30 years. While loyal fans know his early work, such as Growing Pains and What's Eating Gilbert Grape?, Leo's TV debut may come as more of a surprise.

DiCaprio's first major TV appearance came with 1989's The New Lassie, a sequel to the original 1950s Lassie series. While everybody knows the original incarnation of Lassie, some might not remember this follow-up. But while The New Lassie may have faded away, DiCaprio certainly did not. In the years since that debut, DiCaprio saw his star rise to the genuine A-list celebrity status he enjoys today. It may not have been his breakout role, but everyone has to start somewhere.

Vittoria Ceretti keeps her boyfriend Leonardo DiCaprio close to her whenever she’s on the go!

The 26-year-old model was seen with a sticker of young Leo‘s face on the back of her phone while stepping out on Wednesday (October 16) in New York City.

The photo appears to have been snapped of Leo when he was on the sitcom Growing Pains as a teenager.

Earlier in the week, Vittoria was one of 50 models who walked the runway during the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. We have photos of every model who walked in the show!

Leo and Vittoria, who have been linked for over a year, were spotted on a bike ride around the Big Apple together this past weekend. Earlier this year, there were rumors that they were engaged, which have since been proven untrue.

Nicholas Pryor, whose nearly seven-decade acting career included hundreds of episodes of soap operas, playing Tom Cruise’s dad in Risky Business and Kathleen Robertson’s dad on Beverly Hills, 90210, died October 7. He was 89.

Fellow actor Jon Lindstrom announced the news on social media, saying in part: “Nick was an Actor’s actor, and an exceptional friend. … He was a mentor, a sounding board, a trusted confidant, and even a father-figure beyond, yes, playing my own father on #Gh and #PortCharles.” See his full post below.

Pryor racked up nearly 175 screen credits and half-dozen more on Broadway. After getting his screen start guesting on such 1950s and early ’60s TV series as Alfred Hitchcock Presents and The Doctors, he played Tom Baxter in more than 75 episodes of the NBC daytime drama Another World. That led to a starring role on The Nurses, a 1965-67 continuation of CBS’ The Nurses, which...

"Batman: The Animated Series" kept getting second leases on life. After running the syndication-required 65 episodes (the absolute most that cartoons often got back then) from 1992 to 1993, the series got 20 more episodes the following year. Rebranded as "The Adventures of Batman & Robin," this back 20 has some of the all-time best "Batman" TV episodes: "Trial," "House and Garden," "Harlequinade," "Harley's Holiday," and "Baby Doll." I shudder to think of a world without them.

After wrapping for real in 1995, Batman returned to television a mere two years later. "The New Batman Adventures" was a sequel to "The Animated Series," with the same core voice cast and crew. Some fans and official releases even label "Adventures" as just another season of "The Animated Series." The show's styles and settings, though, are different enough to stand apart.

"New Batman Adventures" aired on Kids WB, rather than Fox Kids. The writers claimed in a Wizard...

Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Last of Us Part II.

Almost all the major voice actors from The Last of Us video games have roles in HBOs TV adaptation, with some of them even reprising their original characters from the games. Video game adaptations have been notoriously disappointing because they usually have no respect for the source material. But HBOs The Last of Us is an exception because the creator of the franchise himself, Neil Druckmann, is one of the showrunners. This has meant that the TV series is passionately faithful to the games its adapting in more ways than just sticking to the story.

In casting the TV show, Druckmann brought over most of the main voice actors from the video games. Since the voice actors behind the lead roles of Joel and Ellie arent the right age to play them in live-action, those parts were recast...

Alan Hale, Jr. became a performer as part of his family's legacy. His mother was actress Gretchen Hartman who appeared in dozens of films in the 1910s, while his father, Alan Hale (real name: Rufus Edward MacKahan) racked up hundreds of credits in the silent era, typically as a reliable sidekick to Errol Flynn. Hartman retired from acting in 1929, and Hale, Sr. continued to work until his death in 1950. Alan Hale, Jr. first appeared on the screen as an infant, "starring" opposite his mother. Hale made his Broadway debut in 1931, when he was only 10, appearing in a very, very short-lived show called "Caught Wet" (it opened and closed in the same month). In 1933, Hale played uncredited role in William Wellman's Depression-era drama "Wild Boys of the Road," and it may be the first movie a casual observer would recognize him in. 

Staring in 1941, Hale began his acting career in earnest,...

Nearly 40 years later, there are still bits of Back to the Future that are easy to miss, including a sitcom star's cameo in its opening minutes. Back to the Future's cast is rounded out by some iconic stars, from Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd to Billy Zane, Crispin Glover, and more. However, there are also some well-known actors from the era that might not be as recognizable to modern audiences, including Deborah Harmon, star of the 1980s sitcom Just the Ten of Us.

Back to the Future is regarded as one of the best sci-fi movies of all time, with filmmaker Robert Zemeckis bringing a fun, comedic approach to the genre. Decades after its release, Back to the Future still holds up well due to the simple plot, outstanding performances from its stars, and easy-to-love aesthetic. Even the small roles in a movie like this are worth noting,...

Before watching Emily in Paris season 4, part 2, even long-time viewers may need a quick refresher on the show's cast of characters, especially those who are returning for Emily Cooper's (Lily Collins) latest comedic adventure, which takes her from Paris to Rome. Created by Darren Star (Sex and the City), Emily in Paris sees its titular character moving from Chicago to France to provide an American point of view to a French marketing firm. Initially hired on as a temporary social media strategist, Emily butts heads with her bitter, no-nonsense boss, Sylvie (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu).

Anticipation for Emily in Paris season 4's ending couldn't be higher after part 1's cliffhanger ending, which left the love triangle between Emily, Gabriel (Lucas Bravo), and Camille (Camille Razat) far from resolved. There are many things to remember about Emily in Paris' previous seasons, but, most importantly, Camille is keeping her false-positive pregnancy a secret from Gabriel,...

Lily Collins had one advantage when she entered the film industry with the 2009 film, The Blind Side. She shared the screen alongside one of the top actresses in the world, Sandra Bullock. Bullock went on to win her only Academy Award for her role Leigh Anne Tuohy in the film. Collins played the role of Collins Tuohy, the daughter of the Tuohys.

Sandra Bullock, Quinton Aaron, Tim McGraw, Lily Collins, and Jae Head in a still from The Blind Side | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

Collins has quickly ascended the ranks of Hollywood as one of the most promising actresses in the industry. Her leading role in films like Love, Rosie and Inheritance has proved her acting abilities. Her role as Emily Cooper in Netflix’s Emily in Paris has proved her mass appeal despite the show’s negative reviews.

Lily Collins Considers Herself Very Lucky To Have Been Mothered by Sandra Bullock Sandra Bullock,...

Who do you think of when you hear the term "girl next door"? For the millions of people who grew up watching "Gilligan's Island," the answer is no doubt Dawn Wells. Wells played down-to-earth bombshell Mary Ann Summers for all three seasons of the 1960s sitcom, then continued to reprise the role in various projects for years to come.

Unlike some stars of classic TV shows, she never seemed to have a problem with being best-known for one role, and gave interviews about her time on "Gilligan's Island" for the rest of her life. According to series creator Sherwood Schwartz's book "Inside Gilligan's Island," young girls came to Wells for life advice even decades after the show had ended. "I'm still Mary Ann, I guess," he recalled her telling him.

Wells earned her role on "Gilligan's Island" around 1964, after a failed pilot the year before had conceived of a similar character named "Bunny.

Before "Salem's Lot" returned to the zeitgeist with a highly-anticipated reboot movie, the Stephen King classic was a miniseries that shook the world. Directed by "Texas Chain Saw Massacre" mastermind Tobe Hooper, the two-part 1979 series was event TV at its spookiest.

The original "Salem's Lot" limited series has never been among the best King adaptations out there, but it holds a unique place in pop culture history thanks to its status as one of the earliest on-screen takes on a King book — plus some truly frightening moments. Several members of the show's sprawling ensemble cast, including David Soul, James Mason, Lance Kerwin, and vamp actor Reggie Nalder, have passed away in the decades since "Salem's Lot" first beamed its way into our collective consciousness. Of the actors who are still with us, several have gone on to award-winning careers in film and television, while others retired or found fulfillment in other careers.

On Tuesday September 3 2024, Outd broadcasts Bow Madness!

Growing Pains Episode 10 Episode Summary

In the upcoming episode titled “Growing Pains” of “Bow Madness,” airing on Outd, viewers will follow the Kramer clan as they put their management standards to the test. This week, the family is committed to hunting only the best, focusing on quality over quantity in their pursuit of impressive game.

As the Kramers navigate the challenges of the hunt, they will demonstrate the importance of patience and strategy in achieving their goals. The episode showcases their dedication to wildlife management and the lessons learned along the way. “Growing Pains” promises to be an engaging exploration of the hunting process, emphasizing the commitment required to make thoughtful decisions in the field. Fans of “Bow Madness” will appreciate the family dynamics and the thrill of the chase as the Kramers strive for excellence in their hunting endeavors.

What Time is the “Growing Pains” Episode On?...

Charlie Sheen and Brad Pitt are some of the most recognizable names in Hollywood, both celebrated for their charisma and acting prowess. However, apart from their Hollywood status, the two stars have also a little-known connection from their early careers, when Pitt’s encounter with one of Sheen’s friends transformed his trajectory forever.

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Before Pitt became one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, he worked various odd jobs, including driving a limousine for strippers. It was on the final night of this job that his path took an unexpected turn, setting him on the road to stardom.

Brad Pitt Reminisced About His Journey to Hollywood

Before making a name for himself as one of the most celebrated actors in Hollywood, Brad Pitt took on odd jobs, one of which also included being a stripper during his time at the University of Missouri.

Kevin Brophy, whose credits include the TV series Lucan and films Hell Night and The Long Riders, died on May 11 at the age of 70, according to an online obituary. He had stage 4 cancer for ten years before succumbing at the family home in Rancho Santa Fe, California.

Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, his family relocated to the San Fernando Valley. He then moved to Del Mar, California for high school.

After graduating from the California Institute of the Arts (Cal Arts) in Valencia, Brophy played the title character in the television series Lucan (1977-1978).

He was also featured in the films The Long Riders (1980) and the horror classic Hell Night (1981).

Brophy had numerous guest roles in motion pictures and television series, appearing on The Love Boat, M*A*S*H, Growing Pains, The Hardy Boys Mysteries and Hart to Hart.

He later worked at the Hotel Bel Air and the Luxe Hotel,...

Kevin Brophy, who starred as a young man raised by wolves on the short-lived ABC series Lucan and as the doomed leader of a college fraternity in the cult horror film Hell Night, has died. He was 70.

Brophy died May 11 at his home in Rancho Santa Fe, California, his family announced. He was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer 10 years ago, they said.

On 1977-78’s Lucan, his first professional acting job, Brophy portrayed a 20-year-old man who spent the first 10 years of his life with wolves in the forests of Minnesota before he’s brought into society.

His character possessed wolf-like superpowers like strength, agility and heightened senses of smell and hearing, and when angry, his eyes glowed amber.

When he got the part, Brophy asked himself, “What does a boy raised by wolves do?” he recalled in December in an interview for the Happy Horror Time podcast. “I came to...

It's the end of an era.

Young Sheldon Season 7 wraps up the family-oriented prequel to The Big Bang Theory, leaving a hole in CBS' schedule that will be hard to fill.

The news that the series was ending has been heartbreaking for many reasons. Young Sheldon features sharp, snarky characters, satirizes small-town life, and offers a nostalgic look back at life in the early 1990s.

Young Sheldon is one of the last family sitcoms.

These types of shows were popular during the period that the series is set in; during the late 1980s and early '90s, there were a ton of comedies featuring families with kids, such as Family Ties, Growing Pains, the original version of The Wonder Years, The Hogan Family, and many others.

These types of sitcoms aren't nearly as common nowadays. Many shows feature kids, but they're often tangential to the main plot -- The Neighborhood...

The Masked Singer Season 11 Judges’ Net Worth (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Fox TV’s The Masked Singer is a unique reality singing show where celebs compete against one another, but there is a fun twist. While performing, they wear fancy costumes and face masks to conceal their identities. The singing reality series is back with its Season 11, and the first episode premiered earlier this month. There had been a change in the judges’ panel this year as fan favorite Nicole Scherzinger did not return alongside Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, and Robin Thicke. Rita Ora has taken her place.

The fans were initially upset and worried about Nicole’s exit from the show. But it was later reported that Nicole was busy with the revival of Andrew Llyod Webber’s Sunset Boulevard in London’s West End. It began in September, which coincided with the reality show’s filming. As a result,...

Drake Bell revealed on the ID docu-series Quiet On Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV that he was sexually assaulted by former Nickelodeon dialogue coach Brian Peck.

The series also dropped the names of people who wrote letters of support for Peck, so the judge would consider them in the sentencing. Some of the actors that sided with the convicted abuser, according to the docu-series, included James Marsden, Taran Killam, Boy Meets World stars Rider Strong and Will Friedle, as well as Growing Pains parents Joanna Kerns and the late Alan Thicke.

In a recent interview, Bell said that as of now, none of the 41 people who wrote letters in favor of Peck have reached out to him to apologize.

“I haven’t gotten an apology, or a sorry, from anybody that had written letters or was involved in supporting him at all,” Bell said in an interview on The Sarah Fraser Show podcast.

Get ready for another inspiring episode of “Design Goals” as Season 1 Episode 3, titled “Growing Pains,” airs at 2:00 Pm on Saturday, March 30, 2024, on Magnolia. In this heartfelt installment, viewers will follow along as a couple navigates the challenge of reconfiguring their 1950s home to accommodate their growing family’s needs.

With all the rooms connected in their current setup, the couple faces the daunting task of creating separate spaces for their children while also carving out much-needed privacy for themselves. However, without the option of adding an extension, the challenge becomes even more significant.

As the design team steps in to help, viewers can expect to witness creative solutions and innovative ideas unfold. From clever room layouts to strategic design choices, the episode promises to showcase the transformative power of thoughtful design.

Join in as the couple embarks on a journey to create a home that not only meets their...

Andrew Koenig had a forgotten role in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, linking back to his father's work on Star Trek: The Original Series. Koenig's appearance in DS9 was in an episode exploring xenophobia and prejudice, with a raw performance reflecting mistreatment of migrants. Both Andrew and Walter Koenig have been connected to the Star Trek franchise through guest appearances and podcasts, preserving their legacies.

Andrew Koenig, the son of Star Trek: The Original Series actor Walter Koenig, had a forgotten role in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. The son of actors Walter Koenig and Judy Levitt, Andrew Koenig was best known for playing Richard "Boner" Stabone in the 1980s sitcom Growing Pains. Koenig also guest starred in other popular 80s shows like My Two Dads and 21 Jump Street, and did voice work on the G.I. Joe animated series. Tragically, Andrew Koenig took his own life in 2010, however his...

Clayface's mastery of sculpture and anatomy makes him one of Gotham's most talented artists. His shapeshifting powers allow him to create intricate and realistic forms, from armor to multiple personas. Batman should approach Clayface with proper respect, recognizing him as a virtuoso with unparalleled artistic skill.

Warning: Spoilers for Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2023) #10 ahead!While Clayface may be one of Batman's most monstrous villains, the character holds surprising depths. While most re-tellings of Clayface's origins already establish him as a known actor named Basil Karlo, a new story reveals just how much artistic mastery Clayface exhibits to pull off his shapeshifting powers.

In Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2023) #10's concluding story, "Batman: The Cheeseburger," Batman confronts Clayface as he angrily tears apart a fast food restaurant. Although Clayface's angst is palpable at his inability to maintain a human form, he inadvertently lets slip the dizzying breadth of...

Dan Wilcox, the Emmy-winning TV writer and producer whose work on the last four seasons of M*A*S*H included the acclaimed 1983 series finale that attracted a record 106 million viewers, has died. He was 82.

Wilcox died Feb. 14 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, his niece Julie Merson announced.

A WGA member for more than 60 years and a guild board member since 2005, Wilcox won his Emmy in 1970 for Sesame Street, where he met Thad Mumford, who became his longtime writing partner. They worked together on M*A*S*H and received the 1980 WGA award for best episodic comedy.

They also wrote for What’s Happening!!, Alice, The Duck Factory, Good Times and the 1979 ABC miniseries Roots: The Next Generations.

Wilcox was a writer and/or executive story editor on 36 episodes of M*A*S*H from 1979-83 as well as a producer, starting in 1981, on the CBS show’s last two seasons.

The native New Yorker...

The official cause of death for David Gail, 58, the former “Port Charles” and “Beverly Hills, 90210” actor who died last month after being found unresponsive by emergency personnel, has been determined, reports Deadline via a statement released by the late actor’s mother, Mary Painter.

According to a toxicology report, Gail’s cause of death has been determined to be the result of “brain and heart complications following drug intoxication involving amphetamines, cocaine, ethanol and fentanyl,” the outlet reported on Friday. The causing condition was anoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (a brain injury due to lack of blood flow) following resuscitation from cardiopulmonary arrest due to drug intoxication.

Following reports of Gail’s death, TMZ, citing law enforcement, reported that the actor died of a possible drug overdose, with his death under investigation by police, pending toxicology testing. No foul play was suspected.

In a statement released to Deadline at the time, the...

Get ready for a hilarious and heartwarming episode of “Son of a Critch” as Season 3 Episode 4, titled “Growing Pains,” airs on CW at 9:00 Pm on Thursday, February 15, 2024. In this installment, viewers are in for a relatable tale of self-discovery and growing up.

When Mark realizes that his friends view his beloved comic book collection as immature, he makes a rash decision to sell them all. However, Mark quickly regrets his impulsive actions as he grapples with the consequences of parting ways with his cherished possessions.

As Mark navigates through the ups and downs of adolescence, viewers will join him on a journey of self-reflection and personal growth. With humor, heart, and plenty of laughs along the way, “Son of a Critch” promises an evening of entertainment for audiences of all ages.

Don’t miss the charming and relatable story of “Growing Pains” as “Son of a Critch” delivers another...

When Roseanne premiered in 1988, the ABC series offered viewers a bold new take on the traditional family sitcom.

In the era of Full House, The Cosby Show, and Growing Pains, the Conners reminded Americans that not all households are filled with affluent parents imparting valuable life lessons to their grateful, obedient children.

The Simpsons often receives the lion's share of the credit for expanding our notion of what a sitcom family could look like.

But it's worth noting that Roseanne beat Homer and company to the punch when it came to mining comedic gold out of suburban dysfunction.

The show was a critical success right out of the gate, and over the course of its nine-season run, it developed into a reliable ratings juggernaut.

In its second season, Roseanne stunned skeptics by knocking The Cosby Show out of the top spot on the Nielsen charts.

From a creative standpoint, the...

David Gail, the actor best known for playing Dr. Joe Scanlon (No. 2) on the General Hospital spinoff Port Charles, died on Jan. 16 at age 58.

According to a new release shared by a rep for Gail’s family on Feb. 25, the actor’s official cause of death is “anoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, a brain injury resulting from lack of blood, following resuscitation from cardio pulmonary arrest due to drug intoxication from substances including amphetamines, cocaine, ethanol and fentanyl.”

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David Gail, the Port Charles and Beverly Hills, 90210 actor who died January 16, passed away after suffering sudden cardiac arrest and being placed on life support for several days, a spokesperson for the actor’s family says.

In a press statement obtained by Deadline, Gail’s publicist Linda Brown says the actor “was found unresponsive by emergency personnel who made every attempt to save his life including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation. Despite their efforts, Gail was put on life support where he remained for several days. He was pronounced dead on January 16, 2024.”

The statement continues, “The family has no reason to suspect the cause of his death was anything but heart failure.”

The statement released last night on behalf of the 58-year-old actor’s family came on the same day that TMZ cited unnamed law enforcement sources as saying that an official cause of death is pending toxicology reports. While no foul play is suspected,...

David Gail, an actor best known for playing Stuart Carson, the fiancee of Shannen Doherty’s Brenda Walsh on Beverly Hills, 90210 and Dr. Joe in the soap opera Port Charles, died on January 19 at 58.

His cause of death was cardiac arrest. Paramedics tried to revive him at the scene, but he was already dead.

His death was announced by his sister, Katie Colmenares, on Instagram.

“There’s barely been even a day in my life when you were not with me by my side,” she said. “Always my wingman always my best friend ready to face anything and anyone [with] me the bears will never be the same but I will hold you so tight every day in my heart you gorgeous loving amazing fierce human being missing you every second of every day forever there will never be another.”

Born in Tampa, Florida, Gail’s other work in television includes Growing Pains,...

David Gail, an actor known for his roles on “Beverly Hills, 90210” and the “General Hospital” spinoff “Port Charles,” died Tuesday due to complications from sudden cardiac arrest. He was 58.

“Gail was found unresponsive by emergency personnel who made every attempt to save his life including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation,” a statement shared with Variety reads. “Despite their efforts, Gail was put on life support where he remained for several days. He was pronounced dead on Jan. 16, 2024.”

Gail’s sister, Katie Colmenares, paid tribute to the actor in an Instagram post on Saturday, writing, “There’s barely been even a day in my life when you were not with me by my side.”

Colmenares continued, “Always my wingman always my best friend ready to face anything and anyone w me the bears will never be the same but I will hold you so tight every day in my heart...

In the 1980s, sitcoms featuring men in domestic roles were hugely popular. It all started with the 1983 movie Mr. Mom, starring Michael Keaton and Teri Garr. After Jack (Keaton) loses his job, his wife Caroline (Garr) re-enters the workforce as the sole provider while Jack stays home with their three children. Jack, unfamiliar with the many demands of stay-at-home parenting, makes mistake after mistake, resulting in hilariously cringeworthy moments that parents everywhere can relate to. Mr. Mom was a big hit with audiences, and television shows sought to capitalize on this new take on the nuclear family. One of the most popular shows to do this, Growing Pains, also introduced the world to the would-be Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio. Though the series ran for seven seasons and garnered a massive fan base, in the end, even the charismatic DiCaprio couldn't save the floundering show.

Everyone knows Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing on the hit NBC sitcom "Friends," but he was also briefly a part of the beloved classic "Growing Pains" for a three-episode arc in 1989. "Growing Pains" was yet another 1980s and 1990s family-oriented sitcom that explored — as the title indicates — the joys and pains of adolescence in a heartwarming yet comical manner. The three episodes Matthew Perry featured in — "In Carol We Trust," "Anniversary from Hell," and "Second Chance" — served as an after-school special to teach viewers about the risks of drunk driving. The episodes also featured a statistic on the deaths or accidents linked to alcohol United States.

Matthew Perry played Sandy, Carol Seaver's new boyfriend. After having a few beers on their date, Sandy ends up hitting a tree and is subsequently hospitalized and charged with drunk driving. During the scene where Carol visits him at the hospital, Perry showcases his...

Actor Peter Spellos had over 150 screen acting and vocal performance credits to his name, but genre fans are most likely to remember him as Orville Ketchum from the slasher movie Sorority House Massacre II and its companion piece Hard to Die, as well as the brief appearance he made as the character Tracy’s father in Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare. Outside of horror, he’s best known for providing the voice of Sky-Byte in 39 episodes of the animated series Transformers: Robots in Disguise. Unfortunately, we have very sad news to share today, as it has been confirmed that Spellos has passed away at age 69 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born on March 1, 1954, Spellos passed away yesterday, November 19th, at the Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis. His brother, James Spellos, notified TMZ that his family is planning an online “celebration of life” gathering for his fans.

Spellos was credited...

Despite initial success, Growing Pains experienced a decline in viewership by the '90s and added Leonardo DiCaprio to the cast in hopes of attracting a younger demographic. Tracey Gold, who played Carol Seaver, struggled with anorexia while on the show and faced insensitive jokes about her weight, leading to a decline in her mental and physical health. Kirk Cameron, who played Mike Seaver, became a born-again Christian and made script demands to align with his personal values, causing tension on set and alienating his co-stars.

The classic ‘80s sitcom Growing Pains was a popular show that centered on the Seaver family as they attempted to raise their rambunctious kids. The series featured a dynamic cast including Robin Thicke, Joanna Kerns, and Kirk Cameron and was a ratings hit for ABC upon its 1986 premiere, swiftly establishing itself as one of television’s most wholesome and good-natured sitcoms.

Despite experiencing initial success,...

Matthew Perry's breakout role as Chandler Bing on Friends is part of the reason why the show was so successful. Perry's career beyond Friends showcased his versatility as an actor, with roles in other comedies like Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip as well as dramatic performances in The Ron Clark Story and The West Wing. Perry's portrayal of complex characters, such as Mike Kresteva on The Good Wife and Joe Quincy on The West Wing, demonstrated his acting skills and ability to take on challenging roles.

The late Matthew Perry charmed the world as Chandler Bing for ten seasons, but the actor also shined in multiple roles outside of Friends in film and television. Although Perry began his acting career as a child, it was his breakout role on Friends, widely considered one of the best TV shows of all time, that catapulted him to worldwide fame.

Matthew Perry's death has resulted in a renewed look at the cast of Friends, particularly David Schwimmer, for his generosity behind the scenes.

In Matthew Perry's memoir Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, he talks about Schwimmer and his particular generosity when it came to ensuring that the entire cast was taken care of. Schwimmer even broached the idea of himself, Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, Courteney Cox, and Matt LeBlanc making the same amount of money for each episode of Friends starting in the third season. Aniston and Schwimmer were making the most money per episode at that point, so Schwimmer decided to take a pay cut and asked Aniston to do the same so that the rest of the cast would be able to make just as much.

Friends Exec Reflects on Casting Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing: 'It Was Magic'

In his memoir, Matthew Perry says of the gesture,...