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These six contemporary mystery novels are so absorbing, you can read them in one sitting.

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The Scary Reason Why Stephen King Has No Memory of Writing One His Most Popular Novels

Stephen King doesn't have any memory of writing one of his most popular novels, 'Cujo,' for a pretty terrifying reason.

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There’s a ‘New Moon’ Chapter From Edward’s Perspective Written by Stephenie Meyer, for Those That Loved ‘Midnight Sun’

Stephenie Meyer's 'Midnight Sun' told 'Twilight' from Edward Cullen's point of view. Did you know she also has a 'New Moon' chapter you can read, too?

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‘Twilight’: Stephenie Meyer Wrote 2 Books in the Saga Completely Out of Order

Fans may be surprised to know that two of the books in The Twilight Saga were written completely out of order. But which two?

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‘The Brady Bunch’: Barry Williams Claimed There Was 1 Brady Kid Who Was the Total Opposite of Their Character

In his 1992 memoir, Barry Williams revealed which star of ‘The Brady Bunch’ was nothing like their on-screen character.

by Laura Dorwart

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‘Percy Jackson’ Author Rick Riordan Says They’re 1 Step Away From a Disney+ Series

Rick Riordan updated his 'Percy Jackson' fans on the status of the Disney+ adaptation in development. Good news, it's closer than ever!

by Fred Topel

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‘The Golden Girls’: Rue McClanahan Was Often Asked if She Was ‘Scared’ of Bea Arthur – Here’s What She Said

‘The Golden Girls’ star Rue McClanahan opened up about how she really felt about Bea Arthur.

by Laura Dorwart

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These Are All The Places J.K. Rowling Actually Wrote ‘Harry Potter’

If you want to write in the same cafes as J.K. Rowling, now, you can. Here are a few of the locations that the author said she wrote 'Harry Potter' in.

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1 of Elvis Presley’s Ex-Girlfriends Once Claimed He Hired 2 Women to Watch in the Bedroom

In her memoir, Joyce Bova claimed Elvis Presley had a rather unconventional reason for hiring sex workers.

by Laura Dorwart

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Johnny Depp’s ‘Cry-Baby’ Co-Star Once Claimed He Innocently ‘Climbed Into Bed’ With Her – ‘I Was Nervous As Heck’

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by Laura Dorwart

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‘Cry-Baby’: Traci Lords Once Claimed Winona Ryder Seemed ‘Unnerved’ By Johnny Depp’s Co-Stars

Traci Lords once claimed that Johnny Depp’s girlfriend at the time, Winona Ryder, was ‘unnerved’ by the cast of John Waters’ 1990 film ‘Cry-Baby.’

by Laura Dorwart

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‘Silence of the Lambs’ Star Anthony Hopkins Thought It Sounded Like a Kids Movie, Refused to Finish Script

Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster reminisced about 'Silence of the Lambs' 30 years later. Hopkins revealed his misgivings about the title and script.

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'The White Tiger' is an acclaimed drama about Indian culture and social classes, now streaming on Netflix.

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Traci Lords was once approached by FBI agents on the set of the 1990 John Waters movie ‘Cry-Baby,’ which starred Johnny Depp.

by Laura Dorwart

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James Bond's drinking habit is entirely unrealistic.

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Is Sarah Ferguson’s New Racy Romance Novel About Her Love Life?

Find out if Sarah Ferguson's steamy romance novel 'Her Heart For A Compass' is about her love life.

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Carol Burnett Was ‘Sad’ That Michael Jackson Allegedly Wrestled With His Self-Image – ‘I Thought He Was Beautiful’

In her 2016 memoir, Carol Burnett shared some thoughts about Michael Jackson after he appeared with The Jackson 5 as a musical guest on ‘The Carol Burnett Show.’

by Laura Dorwart

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Rob Lowe Once Admitted to Straying From ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Star Melissa Gilbert While Filming ‘The Outsiders’ – But 1 of the Greasers Didn’t Chase Girls

In his 2011 autobiography, Rob Lowe looked back at his complex relationship with Melissa Gilbert while filming ‘The Outsiders.’

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