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On This Day in 2004, the Most Underrated Superhero Movie of All Time Was Released in Theaters

Let’s rewind the clock a bit, all the way back to November 5, 2004. The Marvel Cinematic Universe wasn’t a thing yet, and Batman hadn’t yet been...

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On This Day in 1993, Fran Drescher Changed American TV Forever

Thirty-two years ago, on November 3, 1993, Fran Drescher appeared on television screens across America wearing leopard print for the first time. Her...

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MTV Just Canceled ‘Ridiculousness’ After 46 Seasons. Now What?

Pour one out for another fallen soldier. After 46 seasons, MTV has officially canceled Ridiculousness, the show that dominated the channel’s...

31.10.2025 2

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On This Day in 2003, the Video Game Franchise That Changed Modern Gaming Was Officially Born

On October 29, 2003, the Call of Duty franchise was officially born with the release of the series’ first game. And while a World War II shooter...

29.10.2025 1

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Jason Kelce Teamed Up With Matt Cardona for a Hilarious New Garage Beer Short Film

Jason Kelce—one of the greatest NFL centers of all time and the owner of a really nice beard—has a new movie coming out. And no, it’s not...

28.10.2025 1

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On This Day in 2000, the Greatest Video Game Console Ever Hit the Shelves and Changed the World

Twenty-five years ago, on October 26, 2000, the greatest video game console ever made was released in North America. Tucked neatly inside an iconic...

26.10.2025 4

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On This Day in 1998, One of the Greatest Wrestling Video Games Ever Was Released on N64

On October 26, 1998, one of the greatest professional wrestling video games ever made was released on the beloved Nintendo 64. Of course, I’m...

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5 Nintendo Switch 2 Games You Should Be Playing Right Now

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been out for almost five months now, and thanks to a few notable releases, plus backwards compatibility, there are a ton of...

22.10.2025 3

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An Obituary for MTV’s Music Channels, Dead at 40

After 40 years, MTV is finally saying goodbye to music. Like, for real this time. So long, my friend. If you’re like me, you might be shocked to...

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On This Day in 2009, Balloon Boy Became American TV History

On October 15, 2009, people who loved cable television, especially cable news, were in for a glorious afternoon—even if they didn’t realize it...

15.10.2025 2

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On This Day in 1995, the O.J. Simpson Verdict Set Cable Television Records

On October 3rd, 1995, O.J. Simpson walked out of a courtroom in Los Angeles a free man. But before that moment happened—and was broadcast live on...

03.10.2025 4

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On This Day in 1996, the Nintendo 64 Dropped and Changed Everything

On September 29, 1996, Nintendo decided that the world (and more specifically, North America) needed to be more three-dimensional. To solve this...

29.09.2025 5

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Oscar-Winning Actor and Director Robert Redford Dies at 89

Robert Redford—a legendary actor, director, and activist—has died. He was 89 years old. Cindi Berger, the chairman and CEO of Rogers & Cowan PMK,...

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On This Day in 2009, Kanye West Grabbed the Mic From Taylor Swift at the MTV VMAs

The MTV Video Music Awards are at their best when there’s a little chaos and drama involved. MTV has done a good job of getting this right, too,...

13.09.2025 6

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Pro Wrestling Legend Hulk Hogan Dead at 71

Professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, real name Terry Bollea, has died. He was 71 years old. TMZ was the first to announce news of Bollea’s...

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Hulk Hogan Created One of Wrestling’s Funniest Moments—Accidentally

Professional wrestling is often at its best when it’s the most surreal. Those are the moments that deliver unintentional comedy—creating clips...

24.07.2025 3

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On This Day in 1994, O.J. Simpson Made Television History With His Infamous Bronco Chase

It’s been three decades since the most surreal moment in American television history unfolded live in front of our eyes. On June 17, 1994, the most...

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On This Day in 2007, ‘The Sopranos’ Aired Its Iconic Series Finale

Don’t look now, but it’s been almost two decades since the greatest television show ever made aired its series finale. On June 10, 2007, HBO aired...

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On This Day in 2006, Pixar Released the Hit Film ‘Cars’

On June 9, 2006, Pixar Animation Studios raced its way into the winner’s circle with the release of Cars. And we’re still talking about it almost...

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This Is the Real Reason Why Documentaries Are So Popular Now

Remember when documentaries were only a thing you watched when you had a substitute teacher in high school? Or when you flipped to PBS for a few...

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The Internet Is Dead—and You Killed It

It wasn’t that long ago that the internet was a fun, sometimes scary, but always magical place. From the 1990s until well into the 2010s, the...

30.05.2025 10

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Pope Francis Dead at 88

Pope Francis, the Catholic Church’s first Latin American pontiff, has died. He was 88 years old. Francis’ death was announced by Cardinal Kevin...

21.04.2025 3

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When Did the Super Bowl Halftime Show Become a Big Deal?

It’s the most wonderful time of year for people who love eating pizza and wings and drinking beer. That’s right, it’s Super Bowl Sunday. A day...

09.02.2025 3

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Tesla Cybertruck Explosion at Trump Hotel Under Investigation as Possible Act of Terror

The Tesla Cybertruck explosion that occurred outside of the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday, January 1 is now being investigated as a...

02.01.2025 9

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The Alleged UnitedHealthcare Shooter Has Merch. A Lot of Merch.

Luigi Mangione, the alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter, was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on December 9. Mangione, who quickly went viral...

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Eminem’s Mother Debbie Nelson Dead at 69

Eminem’s mother, Debbie Nelson, has died. She was 69 years old. The news of her passing was first reported by TMZ. Nelson passed away on December 2...

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Netflix’s ‘Mr. McMahon’ Documentary: A Stale Retelling of a Well-Known Story

Perhaps the best quote from Netflix’s Mr. McMahon documentary came from The Ringer’s David Shoemaker, who said: “Nothing that any wrestler—that...

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