Actors Discovered Doing A Completely Different Job
Some folks move to Hollywood with a dollar and a dream, but for these actors, fame knocked on their doors while they were doing other jobs.
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Princess Diana's Secrets That Were Exposed By Her Butler
The late Princess Diana's former butler Paul Burrell has been described as the royal's "closest confidante" and her "keeper of secrets," two descriptors that don't quite take into account the blabby butler's willingness to share her confidences at the drop of a black-and-white boater hat.
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The Real Reason Kaley Cuoco And Ryan Sweeting Divorced
Kaley Cuoco and Ryan Sweeting's marriage looked great on paper, but The Big Bang Theory starlet and the tennis pro didn't last long.
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Characters Written Off TV Shows For Surprising Reasons
TV can be brutal with beloved characters running the risk of being written off at any time. Here's why viewers had to say goodbye to some popular characters.
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Celebs Who Can't Stand Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks has been under fire recently as the culture has revisited her treatment of contestants during "American Top Model."
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Olympic Athletes Who Led Double Lives
Let's look at the many Olympic competitors who, for one reason or another, found themselves living a double life.
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The Actor Who Plays Voldemort Is Gorgeous In Real Life
A snake-wielding, attempted child murder, Voldemort's hideous looks outwardly match the wickedness within, but the actor happens to be gorgeous in real life.
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The Real Reason You Don't Hear From Dylan Sprouse Anymore
Dylan Sprouse and his twin brother, Cole, were child stars best known for The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.
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The Truth About The MyPillow Commercial Guy
Mike Lindell went from a crackhead to a millionaire thanks to his domination of the infomercial world with MyPillow.
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The Untold Truth Of Jackie Kennedy
Jackie Kennedy Onassis has captivated the world for decades, but there are some lesser-known details worth dissecting. This is the untold truth of Jackie O.
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Barb From Stranger Things Is Gorgeous In Real Life
There's so much more to Shannon Purser, the gorgeous-in-real-life actor behind the chunky specs and unfortunate mom jeans of Barb from Stranger Things.
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The Strangest Requests Left In Celebrity Wills
Celebs excel at making bizarro backstage demands -- a talent that many take to their graves.
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The Most Uncomfortable Celeb Nanny Confessions Ever
Let's take a look at some bizarre love triangles and uncomfortable celeb nanny confessions.
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The Truth About Girls Of Hedsor Hall
A Donald Trump show about American women taking British etiquette classes? What could go wrong? A whole lot. Here's the truth about The Girls of Hedsor Hall.
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The Untold Truth Of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
There are plenty of reasons to stop dancing for a moment to take a long, hard look at the darker side of The Ellen DeGeneres Show even if it pains us to do so.
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The Untold Truth Of JoJo Siwa
Behind those big, sparkly bows, there's much more going on with this energetic reality star. This is the untold truth of JoJo Siwa.
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Celebs Who Can't Stand Honey Boo Boo
Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson is a particularly divisive character in the world of reality television.
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Celebs Who Faked Going To Rehab
What would ever possess a celeb to fake a stint in rehab? From pushy publicists to sneaky stars, the myriad circumstances will shock you.
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Celebrities Who Were Caught Shoplifting
A surprising number of celebrities have been caught shoplifting over the years. Here are a few bold-faced names to keep in your back pocket.
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Celebrities Who Can't Stand The Olsen Twins
From strained relations with former Full Housers to soapy scandals involving socialites, here are the celebs who aren't at all impressed with the Olsen twins.
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The Untold Truth Of David Dobrik
David Dobrik calls himself sexy, gorgeous, and humble, and who are we to disagree? This is the untold truth of David Dobrik.
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Celebs Who Can't Stand Jennifer Aniston
Fans love Jennifer Aniston, but there are quite a few celebs who think Aniston is stuck in second gear. Here are celebs who can't stand Jennifer Aniston.
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Why You Never Hear About Zac Efron's Younger Brother
If you're not already on a first-name basis with Dylan Efron, Zac Efron's handsome, albeit lesser known, younger brother, it's high time you fix that.
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When Hollywood Wouldn't Cast Ellen Anymore
Let's take a closer look at why Hollywood wouldn't cast Ellen and how she rose from the ashes.
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The Untold Truth Of Joy Villa
Singer-songwriter Joy Villa attended the 61st Grammys in a politically-motivated garment primed for max shock value. So who is the woman behind the dress?
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The Worst And Most Memorable Moms On Toddlers And Tiaras
There's trashy fun, and then there's the billowing dumpster fire that is Toddlers & Tiaras.
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Celebs Who Can't Stand Howard Stern
Howard Stern has gotten under a lot of celebrities' skin, making him plenty of enemies. Here is a look at all of the celebs who can't stand him.
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