‘Animal House’ Star Dies at 79 — The Woman Behind Mandy Pepperidge Leaves a Lasting Legacy

For millions of movie fans, one role was enough to make her unforgettable. She was glamorous. Cool. A little aloof. And perfectly suited to the outrageous world of one of the most famous comedies of the 1970s. But the woman behind that role lived a life far more varied than many viewers realized. Read more:The Lens That Captured the Golden Age of Pin-UpBefore the cult … Continue reading ‘Animal House’ Star Dies at 79 — The Woman Behind Mandy Pepperidge Leaves a Lasting Legacy

Alan Ritchson Says ‘Reacher’ Killed His Favorite Story After ‘Someone Got Re-Elected’

Alan Ritchson has dropped a striking clue about why one of his favorite Jack Reacher stories never made it to television. And the timing points directly toward politics. The Reacher star said that plans to adapt Lee Child’s 1998 novel Die Trying had already been approved — until, in his words, “someone got re-elected.” “My favorite book,” Ritchson wrote on Threads. “Fun fact: I had … Continue reading Alan Ritchson Says ‘Reacher’ Killed His Favorite Story After ‘Someone Got Re-Elected’

She Became Hollywood’s Most Powerful Heroine—But Her Greatest Performance Required No Camera

She began acting before most children understood what a career was. Years later, she would conquer independent cinema, dominate the world’s biggest superhero franchise, win Broadway’s highest honor, and deliver one of her most celebrated performances without appearing on screen. Born in New York City on November 22, 1984, she grew up in a creative household with four siblings. Her mother worked as a producer, … Continue reading She Became Hollywood’s Most Powerful Heroine—But Her Greatest Performance Required No Camera

NBC News Helicopter’s Final Seconds Captured on Livestream Before Fiery LA Crash Kills Three

The final moments of an NBC4 Los Angeles news helicopter were captured live on camera before the aircraft plunged from the sky and exploded in a deadly crash. The footage is chilling. A warning horn begins to sound. The helicopter starts shaking violently. And aerial reporter Eliana Moreno can be heard reacting as the aircraft suddenly loses altitude. “Uh, oh,” she says. Read more:Trump’s “Iowa … Continue reading NBC News Helicopter’s Final Seconds Captured on Livestream Before Fiery LA Crash Kills Three

15-Year-Old Survives 62 Hours at Sea — Then Reveals What Happened to His Brother and Cousin

A 15-year-old boy was found alive after spending nearly three days clinging to an overturned boat in the freezing Bering Sea. But when rescuers finally reached him, his first words revealed the devastating price of his survival. Derek Parker Aghnaanga had gone halibut fishing near Alaska’s St. Lawrence Island with his older brother and cousin when their small skiff capsized and drifted into open water … Continue reading 15-Year-Old Survives 62 Hours at Sea — Then Reveals What Happened to His Brother and Cousin

Newlywed Who Vanished Without His Phone, Wallet or Car Found Dead in Wooded Area

The desperate search for missing newlywed Dominick Bianchi has ended in tragedy. Bianchi, 35, who vanished from his East Greenbush, New York, home last week after leaving behind his cellphone, wallet and car, has been found dead in a wooded area, police confirmed Sunday night. Authorities have not yet announced a cause of death. The discovery brings a heartbreaking end to a case that drew … Continue reading Newlywed Who Vanished Without His Phone, Wallet or Car Found Dead in Wooded Area

NJ Woman’s Birthday Celebration Turns Horrifying After Restaurant Writes One Cruel Word on Her Dessert

What should have been a joyful ending to Antonia Sinbaldi’s 29th birthday dinner instead left the New Jersey singer-songwriter shaking, spasming and struggling to understand what had just been placed in front of her. Sinbaldi was celebrating with friends and family at Blu on the Hudson, an upscale waterfront restaurant in Weehawken, when she ordered an Apple Tart Tatin for dessert. The dish—puff pastry served … Continue reading NJ Woman’s Birthday Celebration Turns Horrifying After Restaurant Writes One Cruel Word on Her Dessert