The musical duo Wham! –aka George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley – debuted in 1981, enjoying a commercial and critical success in that decade that neither member likely dreamed of. By the time both called it quits in 1986, the act had sold more than 30 million records around the world. With George Michael’s death in 2016, the idea of any kind of reunion or reboot of the group died with him.

It takes a special set of circumstances for a TV show to go on forever. The list includes: solid profits and/or consistent acclaim; a succession plan for aging/uninterested actors; and a writers’ room that keeps cranking out quality material. You can argue The Simpsons have had all three. Then there are shows that people are baffled to see getting renewed, year after year. High up on that list sits Cops, the police-focused reality show that’s been on the air since 1989 — the same year The Simpsons debuted on the very same network (Fox).

TV Before Joe Pantoliano stepped into the Ralph Cifaretto role, another 'Sopranos,' actor had been hired to play the part. Published on March 9, 2021 2 min read Ralph Cifaretto created all sorts of havoc on The Sopranos. If the character wasn’t starting trouble with the New York mob, he was assaulting the Bada Bing bouncer or murdering one of the club’s dancers. Joe Pantoliano portrayed Ralphie for 21 episodes across seasons 3 and 4.

Before season 2 of The Sopranos began, Vincent Pastore (Sal “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero) got a call from David Chase, the show’s creator and showrunner. Chase noted the buzz surrounding Pussy’s season 1 disappearance and gave Pastore some bad news: They would kill off Pussy in season 2. That was rough news indeed for an actor on the hit HBO show. While Pastore was departing, the other performers would stick around to enjoy the fame and fortune The Sopranos bestowed on all parties.

Sopranoscreator David Chase used to get annoyed when critics said he only portrayed Italian-Americans as gangsters. “What about everybody else?” Chase would ask. If you look beyond the crew led by Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), you get what he’s talking about. You have to start with Dr. Melfi (Lorraine Bracco), the psychiatrist who served as what Gandolfini called the show’s “Greek chorus.” Then there’s Dr. Cusamano, the Sopranos’ neighbors in suburbia, and the FBI agent with the Italian surname who Tony taunts in one episode.

Movies One of the hallmarks of the Marvel films is their incredible sense of humor, woven throughout the epic action sequences and examples of heroism. Published on May 19, 2020 3 min read One of the hallmarks of the Marvel films is their incredible sense of humor. Woven throughout the epic action sequences and examples of heroism are witty jokes that add some levity to the proceedings. One of the funniest characters is Thor, played by Chris Hemsworth.

History Channel’s reality TV series, Alone Season 10 is here, and fans can’t wait to see the 10 new cast members attempt to stay in the Canadian wilderness for as long as possible. Contestants each season are allowed to bring 10 special items to assist them in their survival. So, what are the season 10 cast members choosing to take with them as they embark on a journey for $500,000? Here’s what to know.

Picking out a solid horror movie is no easy task. Too many so-called horror flicks feature subpar narratives or an excess of tropes — whether it be running through the woods and falling or leaving the most innocent person standing when the end credits roll. Others offer up screaming teenagers who cannot act, while some resort to jump scares to satisfy an unspoken genre requirement. So, here’s a list of horror movies on HBO Max that are worth your time.

Gaming & Comics November 5 celebrates National Redhead Day, and fans voted on the best redhead Marvel superheroes. Ranking in the top 5 range from Avengers to X-Men, heroes to villains, solo fighters, and team players. Do you think your favorite red-haired Marvel superhero made the list? Published on November 5, 2021 3 min read November 5 celebrates National Redhead Day to give some love to the 2% of the world’s people who have it.

For 15 seasons, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia has made a name by satirizing many serious real-world issues. However, the characters’ controversial antics have caused this no-holds-barred comedic TV series to be in hot water with streaming services. The Gang, consisting of degenerates, Dee Reynolds, Dennis Reynolds, Frank Reynolds, Mac (Ronald MacDonald), and Charlie Kelly, are the worst people in the world — at least in the fictionalized Philidelphia where the show takes place.