As a USO Global Ambassador, Wilmer Valderrama has met hundreds of service members throughout his travels, but one encounter with a wounded soldier stayed with him over the years. The actor, still recognized by many as Fez from “That ‘70s Show,” has written a new memoir, “An American Story: Everyone’s Invited.” It details his upbringing in Venezuela before moving to …
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'Full House' star Dave Coulier admits Uncle Joey's name was a stoner joke
Much like his “Full House” character, Dave Coulier is full of jokes. During a recent episode of his podcast, “Full House Rewind,” the actor explained how his character’s last name, Gladstone, was born. “I got to pick my own last name. Did you know that? My character’s last name,” he told guest Debra Stipe, who appeared in three episodes of …
Read More »'Happy Days,' 'Little House on the Prairie': Iconic TV shows turning 50 in 2024
Many of Hollywood’s classic television series that helped shape a generation are celebrating a milestone anniversary this year. Here are a few of the shows turning 50 in 2024. ‘Little House on the Prairie’ “Little House on the Prairie” followed the Ingalls family and their struggles living on a farm in Minnesota in the 1870s-1890s. (NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty …
Read More »'Seinfeld' star Michael Richards says one of the show's main actors nearly quit
“Seinfeld” could have looked very different if one of the main stars followed through on his threat to leave the hit show. Michael Richards, who appeared on the show as Kramer, revealed that Jason Alexander, who played George Costanza, nearly quit the show after “The Pen” episode. Neither Alexander nor Richards appeared in that episode, as Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) and …
Read More »'Everybody Loves Raymond' star Ray Romano shared costar Peter Boyle was the reason the show survived
Ray Romano is looking back on his days as a sitcom star. In a recent interview with The Associated Press, Romano shared he was doubtful his hit sitcom, “Everybody Loves Raymond” would be a success and was nervous the entire first season. He credits costar Peter Boyle, who played his cantankerous father Frank Barone on the show, with helping the …
Read More »Country music star Reba McEntire's confident return to comedy: 'Ain’t my first rodeo'
Reba McEntire took that one chance, and country music has never let her down. The “Fancy” singer, who earned the entertainer of the year award nearly 30 years ago, returns to the stage for the 17th time to emcee the Academy of Country Music Awards Thursday, May 16, in Frisco, Texas. In addition to her hosting responsibilities, Reba will perform …
Read More »Matt Damon, George Clooney, Jerry Seinfeld, more A-list celebs who married someone out of the spotlight
Love can be found anywhere. For these A-list celebrities, they did not meet their significant others on a red carpet or at a Hollywood event. Instead, these pairs met more traditionally, out and about in everyday life. Celebrities including Miranda Lambert, George Clooney, Vince Vaughn and Taylor Lautner all met their sweethearts outside the spotlight despite their own celeb status. …
Read More »Steve Carell, John Krasinski reveal whether they will return to ‘The Office’ spinoff at premiere of 'IF’
A spinoff of the popular television series “The Office” was recently announced, causing fans to speculate whether any original cast members will make an appearance on the show. During a recent interview on the red carpet at the movie premiere of “IF,” Steve Carell, who played the beloved Michael Scott, and John Krasinski, who appeared as Jim Halpert, set the …
Read More »Former Nickelodeon star recalls stalker who set himself on fire and fatally shot himself in her front yard
Former Nickelodeon star Miranda Cosgrove reflected on a terrifying experience she had with a stalker that traumatizes her eight years later. In 2016, a man who was stalking the “iCarly” alum, 30, lit himself on fire and fatally shot himself in the front yard of her Los Angeles home. Prior to his death by suicide, the man shot at a …
Read More »Kaley Cuoco shares John Ritter's advice that's stayed 'with me for 20 years'
Kaley Cuoco paid tribute to the life and legacy of her late “8 Simple Rules” co-star John Ritter. On Thursday, the 38-year-old actress, who starred alongside Ritter in the sitcom from 2002 to 2003, spoke warmly of the actor at An Evening From The Heart, a gala that benefited the John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health. Ritter died in 2003 …
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