Top 9 American Idol Scandals That Rocked The World!

For nearly two decades, American Idol has proven to be a bona fide launching pad for stars, like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and more. But the fame that can come from appearing on the show is sometimes accompanied by controversy. These are the huge scandals that rocked American Idol.

Ripped Off? How Much Money Did Star Wars Actors Make?

Star Wars is one of the biggest pop culture franchises in history. With 11 feature films over 40 years, not to mention countless spinoffs, live-action TV shows, animated shows, video games, toys, and enough merchandise to practically fill an entire galaxy far, far away, Business Insider estimates the franchise had brought in more than $20 billion by 2012.

So it’s very safe to say that some people have gotten extremely rich off of Star Wars. And while series creator George Lucas raked in the lion’s share of the profits, a lot of that money trickled down to the members of the Star Wars cast… But not everyone has seen a big windfall from the films.

Shocking Jeopardy Secrets That Alex Trebek Never Told Us!

Jeopardy! is one of the most iconic and memorable game shows ever invented. The creation of this show was the crowning achievement of Merv Griffin, who also created the show Wheel of Fortune. The intense quiz show filled with amazing prizes and tricky questions first aired on March 30th, 1964 on NBC. The original show ran until January 3rd, 1975. From there, a few revival versions of the show were released, but none of them really stuck until the version that was released on September 10th, 1984. This updated version of Jeopardy! was wildly successful, and it is still airing today.

Top 13 Superhero Characters That Have Lifted Thor’s Hammer!

It is no secret that the powerful Thor from the Marvel comics is based on Scandinavian mythology. In the Nordic myths, Thor also has his famous Mjolnir hammer, a unique weapon that always hits its target and returns to its owner. Thor can also control lightning and thunder by pressing the hammer’s handle.

But most importantly, this weapon is so heavy that no living creature can lift it. Except if Odin believes that the person is worthy to do so. And, in fact, there were more characters that could do it in the original comics than you think.

Top 10 Tragic Jim Carrey Facts That Aren’t Funny

Throughout his career, Jim Carrey has taken on challenging roles, pushed boundaries, and entertained plenty of fans. But like a lot of hilarious people, there’s a darker side to his story. Here are some tragic details about this iconic actor and comedian.

Top 10 AC/DC Facts That Will Leave You Thunderstruck!

AC/DC has been making some of the best headbanging music since the 1970s. The untold truth of AC/DC, however, is that the band had to overcome a changing lineup, the deaths of key musicians, and harsh criticism in their early days. Here’s what you may not have known.

In 1973, brothers Malcolm and Angus Young formed AC/DC in Sydney, Australia. However, in an interview with Rolling Stone, Angus credited his brother with the whole reason for the band’s beginning, saying

“He’s the founder of this whole thing, AC/DC. At the very beginning [of the band] I said to him, ‘What are we going to do?’ He said, ‘I know what we’re going to do. We’re going to do some rough, raw rock & roll.'”

According to the New Yorker, Malcolm and Angus’ older brother, George Young, also had a big influence on how the band’s sound developed. George had been playing in a rock band called the Easybeats which gained moderate success but eventually left the band to work with his brothers. George mentored Malcolm and Angus and would become a producer on AC/DC’s albums.

The band would go through a series of lineup changes in the 70s. After moving to Melbourne, both drummer Phil Rudd and bassist Mark Evans would join. Bon Scott, who had been working as the band’s chauffeur, would become the new singer, replacing Dave Evans, who refused to go on stage. AC/DC would release a series of albums during this time, from their debut LP High Voltage in 1976, to Let There Be Rock in 1977, among others. Bassist Cliff Williams would replace Mark Evans as the band secured their lineup.

Keep watching to see The Untold Truth of ACDC.

Yuuup! What Happened To Dave Hester From Storage Wars?

When it comes to Dave Hester, one of the most recognizable stars of A&E’s hit reality series Storage Wars, there are a lot of descriptions that come to mind immediately.

Brash? Abrasive? Entertaining?

A modern-day treasure hunter with an eye for good finds and a penchant for playing the villain archetype, the auctioneer became that star fans just loved to hate over the first three seasons of Storage Wars.

Top 10 Bond Girls Ranked!

The women of the Bond films are one of the most iconic features of the franchise. Sure, some of their names and roles are saturated in antiquated sexism but they are still iconic components of pop culture that are worth taking note of.

Granted everything changes. Bond girls today are far more self-sufficient than they damsels in distress of yesteryear, but not all of 007s bed-mates were as helpless or innocent as they seemed. Bond girls have taken many forms over the years. Some have been unexpectedly evenly matched with our protagonist while others have been cold-blooded Femme Fatales.

In this video, we’re going to look at 10 of the best Bond girls from the franchise. What makes a Bond girl memorable? Who are the stand-outs? There have been dozens but only a few stick out from the rest and dare we say, some are totally forgettable. Not these lovely ladies. Only the best Bond babes have made their way into this video.

Top 9 Saved By The Bell Episodes That Would Be Banned Today

Saved by the Bell is one of the most iconic teen sitcoms of the 90s, but it’s also a product of its time that got away with things that wouldn’t fly nowadays. From dubious addictions to ill-advised attempts at romance, here are the episodes that just wouldn’t happen today.

As a kid, you probably laughed along with super cool teen heartthrob Zack Morris as he got up to his zany exploits. But when you think about Saved by the Bell now, the first thing you realize is that Zack is quite possibly the worst person in the world. He’s casually cruel to his friends, he’s constantly exploiting others to get money, and most of all, he’s a total creep to the women who have the bad luck to be trapped in the orbit of his endless scheming.

A perfect example is season two’s “Model Students,” in which the plot revolves around a mixture of Zack’s two favorite hobbies: capitalism and revenge. After utterly failing to line his pockets by making the school store a profitable business, he and Screech decide to secretly take pictures of the girls’ swim team to make calendars. This doesn’t even lead to Zack getting a stern talking-to. Instead, when a creepy photographer shows up in pursuit of more salacious photos of underage girls taken without their consent, Zack preys on his victims’ desire for fame and weasels his way into becoming the girls’ manager. If this plot happened today, we’d hope that it would lead to less of Zack getting a ten percent commission and more of him meeting his comeuppance.

Watch the video for Saved By The Bell episodes that wouldn’t happen today.

Top 7 Ways Jaws Changed The World (And Think About Sharks)

Jaws shook the world when it released in 1975. Decades later its influence can be seen everywhere. Steven Spielberg would end up setting the shape of the horror genre for future generations with his shark attack blockbuster. But the story of how it got made may surprise you.

The movie had to overcome so many obstacles in its production that the end product turned out a lot different than intended. Everything about this movie turned out iconic.

John Williams’ score is immediately recognizable and the movie is just filled with quotable lines like “We’re gonna need a bigger boat.” that pop up in countless TV shows and movies. Jaws made sharks into movie stars, terrifying monsters, and everyone’s favorite animal growing up.

This movie certainly changed the world in a number of ways, so let’s see why it was such a cultural landmark and why it still pops up everywhere to this day. The Simpsons, Clerks, Stranger Things, and Family Guy all spend a good chunk of time dedicated to references, but even media that isn’t so interested in quoting old movies often call back to Jaws, sometimes without even knowing it.

Watch as we discuss the effects of Jaws on film making and the industry surrounding it, the wild circumstances of its creation, and the legacy it left in terms of people’s relationship with sharks.