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Nicole Bilyak | Thursday, February 20, 2020
In Hollywood, many actors and actresses dream of getting married to another actor or actress and living happily ever after in Hollywood. However, that outcome could be far from the truth. Hollywood couples go through nasty divorces, as all couples do. One of these Hollywood couples who have taken a divorce to court is Johnny
Nicole Bilyak | Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Kirk Douglas, considered one of the most influential actors of the mid-20th century, died on Feb. 5. He was 103. Kirk Douglas left quite an impression on the world of Hollywood, having starred in countless films. Douglas was also known for his work with various charitable organizations. Born Issur Danielovitch on Dec. 9, 1916 in
Nicole Bilyak | Monday, February 3, 2020
When you think of comedy in Britain, the first thing that immediately comes to mind is the surreal British comedy group Monty Python. For more than five decades, this group has brought laughter to the world. Monty Python went on to revolutionize comedy not only in Great Britain, but also in nations across the world,
Nicole Bilyak | Wednesday, January 22, 2020
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has been a staple in sports entertainment for nearly 70 years. In fact, most people immediately think of this organization when they hear the word “wrestling.” However, the group has recently been under a lot of scrutiny from fans and personnel alike. Because of this, many WWE personnel have turned to
Nicole Bilyak | Friday, November 15, 2019
For more than 40 years, American TV game show “Wheel of Fortune” still continues to have people tune in and try to solve the puzzle. The game show is one of the most widely viewed game shows in history, alongside “Deal or No Deal” and “The Price is Right.” Created by Merv Griffin on Jan.
Nicole Bilyak | Friday, November 8, 2019
In 2014, director Robert Stromberg released “Maleficent,” a spin-off of the famous 1959 animated Disney film, “Sleeping Beauty.” The movie was considered a commercial hit in the box office and even received an Academy Award for Best Costume Design. So it came as no surprise that, five years later, a new director, Joachim Rønning released
Nicole Bilyak | Tuesday, October 8, 2019
The Walt Disney Company is one of the most profitable companies of all time. Created by Walt Disney, this multi-billion dollar company is known for bringing joy to the general public. However, in recent years, Disney is falling under the trend of remaking classic films. The first-ever Disney live-action remake of a classic animated film
Nicole Bilyak | Wednesday, October 2, 2019
To some, Brittany Howard may seem like your typical gospel singer. To others, she is a rising icon in the music industry. Either way, she put a lot of heart and soul into her songs during her time with rock band Alabama Shakes, where she was the lead singer. Howard made her solo album debut