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Did Adolph ‘Harpo’ Marx Change His Name Because of Hitler?

4 March 2021

Arthur "Harpo" Marx's name change took place long before the world had heard of an...

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‘Sopranos’ Mobster and Veteran Actor Frank Vincent Dies at 80

14 September 2017

Vincent - who also had roles in Raging Bull, Goodfellas and Casino - died peacefully,...

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Instagram photo of Jeff Goldblum leaning out of a food truck

Does Actor Jeff Goldblum Have a Food Truck Called ‘Chef Goldblum’s’? The Jurassic Park star was handing out sandwiches as part of a promotion for an...

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Robert Redford and Meryl Streep: Not a Couple

18 July 2016

Film icons Robert Redford and Meryl Streep aren't married, engaged, or even dating, despite what...

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Tom Hanks Backs Donald Trump for President

29 July 2016

Online reports that actor Tom Hanks said in a television interview that he backs Donald...

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Bette Davis Landed Her Biggest Role After Posting an Ad in a Newspaper?

22 April 2015

Bette Davis is rumored to have landed her role in 'What Ever Happened to Baby...

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James Dean Car Safety Film Rumor: Shortly before he died in a car crash, James Dean advised young motorists to...

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Did Kristen Stewart Trash the Military and Defend 9/11 Terrorists? Did Kristen Stewart trash the military and defend 9/11 terrorists?

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Does ‘James Bond’ Actor Daniel Craig Get Free Aston Martin Cars for Life?

23 October 2016

Is this one of the benefits of stardom in a popular film franchise?

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Was Jayne Mansfield Decapitated?

3 January 2001

Gruesome Hollywood legend holds that the automobile crash that killed Jayne Mansfield also decapitated her.

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Was Tom Hanks’ Father the Lead Singer of The Diamonds?

12 August 2014

We'd understand the confusion if the actor and the singer shared a surname.

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Was Mel Blanc Allergic to Carrots? Was 'Bugs Bunny' voice actor Mel Blanc allergic to carrots?

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