7 great Elton John songs that aren't inRocketman

Possibly-controversial statement:MoreElton Johnsongs should be popular. WithRocketmanin theaters, its the perfect time to dive deep into Johns discography. But a plethora of great songs didnt make the cut. Credit: David Appleby (RocketmanstarTaron Egertonhasalready called out the songhe most wishes had made it in.) If youd like to take the plunge, heres a sampler platter to start you off. Then comes the second half, which rocks harder than almost anything else in Johns oeuvre....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · Courtney Silva

7 spooky novels to read this Halloween season, according toPlain Bad Heroinesauthor Emily M. Danforth

Fright Night Something about a scary story titledThe _________(As in:The Exorcist.The Shining. The Collector) always gives me a shiver, even before I crack the cover. (At least decades worth, anyway). Credit: Chris Mongeau This is one of those books I stayed up way too late to finish in a gulp. Though I have to say: it defies categorization in all the best ways. Or perhaps the presence filling it is much more malevolent than that?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 168 words · Sophia Dunn

7 things fromThe Hillsthat are so '00s, you'll cry mascara tears of nostalgia

and their, ahem,New Beginnings. (Looking at you,Natasha Bedingfieldand over-plucked eyebrows!) (Um, does Spencer love crystals??) Credit: MTV And let’s not forget the many artists and bands who graced our screens! Some personal faves, you ask? Epic Records' Audrina worked with"Beautiful Girls" songman Sean Kingstonon a project. MTV ), their devotion to said trends and others only fuels our re-watch fire. THE ACCESSORIES Can you say headbands, headbands, and oh yeah… headbands?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 197 words · Kristen Oliver

7 things we've learned about the Harry Potter world since the books ended

The Wizarding World Continues The world gaspedand applaudedwhenJ.K. White skin was never specified. Rowling loves black Hermione." Warner Bros. Pictures Hogwarts Is Tuition-Free! Thankfully, Rowling saw the tweet and put the subject to rest: “There’s no tuition fee! The Ministry of Magic covers the cost of all magical education!” Peter Mountain/Warner Bros.; Charlie Gray Upon his death, his concealment charms faded and the Ministry investigated. “The least frightening part of it was that the place was infested with Dementors,” wrote Rowling....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Jacob Salas

7 things you didn't see on TV during theVictoria's Secret Fashion Show

But you saw all that on TV. No, we don’t buy it that sometimes Angels have ugly days in their PJs too, okay? 3.And when they started walking, some models got a better response from the crowd than others. Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images You could even hear the other models cheering backstage. When it came to performers, applause forShawn Mendeswas the loudest by far. 5.A bunch of set design changes go down during the commercial break....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · Jacob Monroe

8 essential Judy Garland movies that aren'tThe Wizard of Oz

For most people,Judy Garlandis synonymous withThe Wizard of Oz. Garland also included it in a medley of songs in her legendary 1961 Carnegie Hall concert. The two team up to put on a Western show to save the college from closure. Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, Judy Garland, and Ray Bolger in 1939’s ‘The Wizard of Oz’.Credit: Everett Collection Famous band leader Tommy Dorseys orchestra notably features in the number as well....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 240 words · William Lawson

8 fun facts aboutHome Alonefrom Netflix'sTheMovies That Made Us

Below are eight fun facts about the 1990 holiday classic from the series. He had the exact opposite experience onHome Alone,developing a close relationship with starMacaulay Culkin. Just an establishing shot. Macaulay Culkin and Joe Pesci in ‘Home Alone’.Everett Collection Stern recalls “what an idiot I was, to let that almost get away. Thank God they came back to me.” The results became iconic. Everett Collection Those stair falls, shovel hits, and iron drops were the real deal....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · Melissa Torres

8 reasons why you need to watch Netflix's dance comedyWork It

The dancing is, of course, breathtaking. But there’s so much more to it than that. It’s so much fun Yeah, we said that already. But it bears repeating:Work Itis a straight-up good time! All director Laura Terruso wanted while making this movie was for people to have fun while watching it. “It doesn’t take itself too seriously,” she says. “We’re very aware of how silly and crazy it all is....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Lisa Orozco MD

8 revelations from theGame of Thronesseries finale DVD commentary

No, Drogon did not eat Danys body after the dragon carried off its mother across the sea. The dragon was headed towards Volantis. Clarke notes fans told her dragons eat their masters, which the showrunners shot down. Drogons not going to eat you, Benioff assures. Hes not a cat. Did you see how gently he was nudging you? The reason Drogon torched the Iron Throne after Dany was killed isnt specifically spelled out....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · Zachary Herman

8 TV high schools we wish we attended, from Bayside to Capeside

(Bonus: no homework required!) Read on for our favorite on-screen schools. Saved by the Bell Oh, that preppy clothing and coiffed hair! Everett Collection (2); Paul Drinkwater/NBC; Katie Yu/The CW (Read by the Bell.) Coach Taylor and Tami Taylor are #couplegoals. (Read Night Lights.) Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank The O.C. (Read O.C.) What’s not to love? Paul Drinkwater/NBC XOXO… (Read Girl.) (Read ’s Creek.) (Read .) Everett Collection Beverly Hills, 90210 Remember when getting caught drinking (“Donna Martin graduates!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Jeffrey Jackson

9 classic films you should pair with Oscar Best Picture nominees

It was this postulation that inspiredThe Shape of Water(and much of his monster-obsessed oeuvre). There are countless great films that interrogate mother-daughter relationships from the wartime heroism ofMrs. If you thoughtLady Birdsconclusion made you cry, youll need a whole box of tissues for Stanwycks ultimate selflessness. Credit: Fox Searchlight; Justin Lubin/Universal; Peter Spears/Sony Pictures Classics Young, forbidden love against an Italian backdrop featuring at least one major star in the making?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · Kelly Beard

9 classic films you should pair with the 2020 Oscar Best Picture nominees

The perfect classic movies to watch for fans of Joker, Parasite, Little Women, and more. Plus, who can resist the idea of Liz Taylor as bratty March sister Amy? Though ultimately, its still a beautiful reflection of the minds, souls, and hearts of women. Wilson Webb/Columbia; Andrew Cooper/Columbia; Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. You have the love of humanity in your hearts! Only the unloved hate the unloved and the unnatural! In its most essential ways, its basically the same message asJojo RabbitsF you, Hitler....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · Douglas White

9-1-1castmates slam Ryan Guzman's defense of using racial slurs

“We call each other slurs all the time. We dont get butthurt at all because we know the actual person, we know who each other are. We know that were not trying to bring each other down. Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images So, what are yall trying to get at? Youre trying to prove that somebody thats not racist is racist? You dont have that power. There is no racist energy coming from this household at all....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Kelsey Morales