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13 Things to Do in Las Vegas That Don’t Involve Casinos

If roulette makes you dizzy and losing money leaves you queasy, don't worry: Las Vegas has more to offer than eye-popping casinos and opulent floor shows. The post 13 Things to Do in Las Vegas That Don’t Involve Casinos appeared first on Reader's Digest.

10 Legendary Movie Roles That Almost Went to Different Actors

10 Legendary Movie Roles That Almost Went to Different Actors

Movies Based On Lies That Won Oscars

Ever walked out of a movie thinking, "Wow, I can't believe that actually happened"? Well… maybe it didn't. Hollywood loves to slap "based on a true story" on a script, then toss the truth out the window.

11 notable songs about the Vietnam War

War, like love, has long inspired artists and musicians. That is especially true of the songs written in response to the Vietnam War during the countercultural movements of the 1960s and ’70s. The songs released in that time — and in the years that followed — sought to highlight the experiences of those affected by combat and in a period of societal upheaval.

Ryan Reynolds in ‘awe’ of Blake Lively as she alludes to Justin Baldoni legal fight

Ryan Reynolds in ‘awe’ of Blake Lively as she alludes to Justin Baldoni legal fight - ‘I have so much to say about the last two years of my life,’ said Lively in a recent public address

Popular Actors Who Play The Same Role In Every Movie

Getting typecast as an actor is usually seen as a curse. However, some actors manage to work those limitations to their advantage. Here are some actors who essentially play the same role in every movie.

The Best 100 TV Shows of All Time

Box Office: ‘Sinners' Blowing Past ‘Accountant 2,' ‘Revenge of the Sith' With Massive $42M-$44M

That's not to say that Ben Affleck's 'Accountant' sequel and the 'Star Wars: Episode III' rerelease aren't also feeding the box office boom, with overall revenue up more than 100 percent over last year.

Martha Stewart Joins Those Joking About All-Female Blue Origin Travelers

The lifestyle legend quoted Katy Perry's song "Firework" as she shared video of her own 2007 zero-gravity flight.

The Most Watched TV Episodes Ever

Audiences tuned in in droves to check out these episodes of television. The most watched TV episodes of all time.

Is Vegas Going Family-Friendly? New Attractions Changing the Strip

Is Vegas Going Family-Friendly? New Attractions Changing the Strip

50 Cover Songs That Are Better Than The Original

The Kingsmen’s version of “Louie Louie” is even better than the original, but that didn’t stop the tune from getting investigated by the FBI—for one silly reason.

NYPD shuts down Lorde's surprise public performance in Washington Square Park

On April 22, 2025, Lorde debuted her new single, "What Was That," during an impromptu performance at Washington Square Park in New York City. The show was shut down by the NYPD for lacking necessary permits. Despite this, fans stayed, and later, Blood Orange's Dev Hynes played the song on a portable speaker. Lorde returned around 9:30 p.m. and performed the track for the crowd. "What Was That" is set for official release on April 25, 2025, as the lead single from her upcoming fourth studio album, her first since 2021.

LaTanya Richardson Jackson, LaChanze and Khaila Wilcoxon Named Black Women on Broadway Awards Honorees (EXCLUSIVE)

The Black Women on Broadway Awards will honor Tony nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Tony winner LaChanze and rising star Khaila Wilcoxon during their fourth annual celebration. The organization, co-founded by Oscar and Tony nominee Danielle Brooks, Tony nominee Amber Iman and Tony nominee Jocelyn Bioh, salutes the accomplishments of Black women who work in theatre. […]

Marvel’s Thunderbolts called ‘fantastic’ as critics praise ‘genuinely emotional story’

Marvel’s Thunderbolts called ‘fantastic’ as critics praise ‘genuinely emotional story’ - Florence Pugh and Lewis Pullman’s performances are earning rave reviews

15 Musicians Who Were Discovered in the Strangest Ways

15 Musicians Who Were Discovered in the Strangest Ways

Hugh Jackman shares ‘one little gripe’ about working with Deadpool and Wolverine co-star Ryan Reynolds

Hugh Jackman shares ‘one little gripe’ about working with Deadpool and Wolverine co-star Ryan Reynolds - ‘That’s fine, I don’t need to be in every scene in the movie’ said the actor, comparing himself to his co-star

Musicians, brewery comes together to host benefit show for struggling Folk Festival

Years of financial mismanagement has put the annual Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival in jeopardy, and $140,000 needs to be raised to keep the festival alive. On Saturday, Quidi Vidi Brewery hosted a benefit concert to raise money for the festival, which will run this year from July 11-13.

Penn Badgley explains why he dropped demand for final season of You

Penn Badgley explains why he dropped demand for final season of You - Actor previously said he had requested a reduction in number of sex scenes

Banijay Entertainment Brings Back ‘Wallander' for Modern-Day Reboot Starring Gustaf Skarsgård (EXCLUSIVE)

“Wallander,” the globally-acclaimed Swedish detective drama, is back. Banijay Entertainment has unveiled plans for a modernized and reimagined reboot of “Wallander” with Gustaf Skarsgård (“Oppenheimer,” “Vikings”) playing the iconic role. Hailing from Jarowskij/Yellow Bird, TV4 and Banijay Rights, the first season of this new Swedish-language adaptation will comprise three 90-minute films. They will be directed […]

How Johnny Depp Became an Actor

If Johnny Depp was never in a rock band, he'd never have become an actor. Watch more on VICE TV: Johnny Depp's Notorious Nightclub https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KQs6PfC5X0 30 Years On: The Death of River Phoenix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApyUDMxI64U The Shocking Truth About America's Next Top Model https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJHrl2S7Fo8 Chapters 0:00 Childhood 1:00 Rock Scene 2:30 LA 3:00 Acting 5:13 Arrested 6:30 The Viper Room #JohnnyDepp #vicetv Subscribe Now: https://vice.video/SUBSCRIBE-TO-VICETV Follow VICE TV: VICETV.com | https://www.vicetv.com VICE Video | https://video.vice.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/vicetv Twitter | https://twitter.com/vicetv Instagram | http://instagram.com/vicetv Newsletter | http://bit.ly/1kpnyN6

The Most Covered Songs In Music History

There’s always going to be a number of songs that you don’t realize are covers to begin with, and certainly some of the following tracks surprised even us.

TV’s Biggest Emmy Winners

A letter written onboard the Titanic before it sank sells for almost $400,000 at auction

LONDON (AP) — A lettercard penned by one of the Titanic's most well-known survivors from onboard the ship, days before it sank, has sold for 300,000 pounds ($399,000) at auction.

TVO's The Agenda with Steve Paikin to end after 19 seasons

TVO's flagship current affairs program is coming to an end after 19 seasons. Veteran host Steve Paikin will co-host a weekly political podcast.

The Untold Stories Behind Well-Known Television Shows

Behind every beloved show that’s graced our screens lies drowned conversations on near-cancellations, last-minute casting changes, and moments that could have erased these cultural touchstones from existence entirely. Do you know any?

8 Musicians Who Walked Away at the Height of Fame

8 Musicians Who Walked Away at the Height of Fame

The Most Popular Actor From Every State

Every corner of the United States has contributed to the magic of Hollywood. From small-town dreamers to big-city hopefuls, these are the most popular actors from every state.

30 of the best actors who have never won an Oscar but definitely should have

‘The low point of my career’: 13 times actors were fired from Hollywood roles

‘The low point of my career’: 13 times actors were fired from Hollywood roles - THE LIST: The film industry is notoriously fickle – and that means that often directors aren’t afraid to unceremoniously ditch their actors. Katie Rosseinsky looks back at some high-profile Hollywood firings

Meet the 89-year-old releasing his first album

Max Gallant has been a musician for most of his life, but he didn't start singing until he was in his 80s. And now, just before his 90th birthday, he's releasing his first album called Please No Green Bananas (I'm 90).

23 brilliant movies that bombed at the box office, from Shawshank Redemption to Children of Men

23 brilliant movies that bombed at the box office, from Shawshank Redemption to Children of Men - Jacob Stolworthy runs through the films that didn’t get the attention they deserved

19 Candy-Coated Facts About Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory

This 1971 film remains a staple of family entertainment with its magic and moral lessons. Alongside those flowing chocolate rivers lies a pack of unmissable facts that might change everything we thought we knew about Wonka’s delicious factory!

How to watch the Dance Worlds 2025: Schedule, channel, live stream for annual championship

Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 Dance Worlds, including TV channel and streaming options for the annual competition.

The 30 Best ’90s Action Movies, Ranked

The Best Romantic Movies of All Time

Once Popular Shows That Are Now Totally Forgotten

While some shows hang around in our collective memory for years after they finish, others have been overshadowed by the big titles. But not anymore—here’s a collection of some amazing shows you might’ve forgotten about.

‘The Accountant 2' Director Gavin O'Connor Says Anna Kendrick Is ‘A Hundred Percent In' For Potential Third Film: ‘She and I Have Been Texting'

Although Anna Kendrick, who starred in the first “Accountant” film, is missing from the sequel, franchise director Gavin O’Connor says she’s ready to help complete the trilogy. Joined by star Ben Affleck and screenwriter Bill Dubuque, O’Connor told The New York Times that Kendrick is ready to return as Christian Wolff’s love interest, Dana Cummings, […]

18 Nostalgic 90s Cartoons You Forgot Existed

Uncover 18 of the best 90s cartoons, ranked by fans as forever favorites. From Powerpuff Girls and Animaniacs, to Batman and Family Guy, these iconic animated series will take you down memory lane and maybe even to the search bar of your streaming service. Find out what each show was about and why it was so popular.

The Best Songs That No One Talks About From Classic Albums

Instead of rehashing all of the hits from these classic albums, we wanted to shine a light on the great songs from these records that fans might know, but don't get talked about enough when these hit albums are discussed.

18 Best Coming-of-Age Films from Around the World

Hit new Netflix show racks up 9.8 million views in just five days to topple Adolescence

The White Lotus locations you can visit, plus more TV show destinations

We explore the real-life places that feature in popular TV shows and movies, including the latest locations from The Crown, The White Lotus and Succession.

David Tennant says he bears JK Rowling ‘no ill will’ as he doubles down on support for trans community

David Tennant says he bears JK Rowling ‘no ill will’ as he doubles down on support for trans community - Scottish actor and the Harry Potter author have clashed over their opposing stances on transgender rights

Herman Hesse’s Best Books, Ranked—Which One Is His Greatest Masterpiece?

Herman Hesse’s Best Books, Ranked—Which One Is His Greatest Masterpiece?

Cheech and Chong ride once more

NEW YORK (AP) — The irony tickles Cheech and Chong: The Palisades fire smoked them out of their homes.

Quinta Brunson on the ‘Abbott Elementary' Finale: Showing a ‘Healthy Relationship Between Two Black Characters,' Potentially Tackling Trump and ChatGPT's Effects on Teachers in Season 5

SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers for the Season 4 finale of “Abbott Elementary.” Four years in, the “Abbott Elementary” field trip episode is a time-honored tradition. Except for Season 3, when the field trip was the penultimate episode, each of the ABC sitcom’s season finales has taken place off-campus, where the teachers and students […]

Tom Cruise’s 15 Best Movies, Ranked by Box Office Domination

“The Thursday Murder Club” First Look Shows Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan as 'Quirky' Senior Sleuths (Exclusive)

Ben Kingsley and Celia Imrie also star in the adaptation of the first novel in Richard Osman’s bestselling book series

The Worst Movies of All Time