Happy Days cast fame was ‘like The Beatles’
Happy Days premiered 50 years ago and TV was never the same. With a cast of largely unfamiliar faces, the hit show made Fonzie a household name.
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‘Still vibrant’: Barry’s son’s final message
The children of Australia’s most beloved comedian have shared precious memories of what it was like to grow up with Dame Edna as their dad.
Horrifying Aus interview spreads worldwide
A controversial new movie has viewers flocking to the source material for one scene – a truly shocking interview by Seven’s Matt Doran.
Emotional final send off for Johnny Ruffo
Loved ones of the late X-Factor singer and Home and Away actor have gathered for a final goodbye after the star lost his battle with brain cancer.
Truth behind ugly, infamous Hollywood feud
Charlie Sheen has lifted the lid on his very public feud with Two and A Half Men creator Chuck Lorre, which saw him fired from the hit show.
Surprise winner of Australian Idol ranking
New data reveals who the most popular singers from Australian Idol are, 20 years after it premiered – and there are some surprising results.
Iconic 90s TV star spotted in Australia
The Canadian actress – who became a global star in a massively popular 90s series – was pictured in Sydney ahead of a high-profile appearance.
Friends plot Matthew Perry demanded be cut
The actor – who played Chandler on the beloved sitcom – reportedly refused to take part in a storyline that he knew was a bad idea.
Elle McFeast’s downfall after live TV disaster
Aussie comedian Elle McFeast was everywhere in the 90s – until one disastrous live interview with Chopper Read made her TV poison.
Stamos ‘nearly quit’ Hollywood over Friends
John Stamos wanted to quit acting after a deeply “embarrassing” moment during his Friends appearance – but Matthew Perry changed his mind.
Perry’s multimillion-dollar deal with co-stars
Matthew Perry was key to a history-making, multimillion-dollar TV deal with his Friends co-stars, helping them achieve a groundbreaking feat.
Perry’s shock Aussie connection
A look back at Matthew Perry’s trip to Australia right after Friends ended has shone some light on his addiction struggles.
‘Strange’: Star ‘ashamed’ of Friends role
The major ‘90s film star made an iconic appearance on the beloved sitcom – but now he can’t look back on it without cringing.
$15m TV job Britney ‘absolutely hated’
She got paid a fortune, but Britney Spears reveals in her new book that she couldn’t have been more uncomfortable as a TV judge.
Stamos desperately tried to quit Full House
John Stamos became a huge star as Uncle Jesse in the ‘90s – but now admits he begged his agent to get him “the f**k off” the show.
Surprise reaction to Seinfeld reunion rumour
One of the main stars of the iconic sitcom, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, has weighed in on reports the cast could be reuniting for a reunion.
‘I’m having a stroke’: Star’s on-air emergency
Prolific US TV host Carson Daly has opened up about a terrifying medical condition that’s plagued him during his many live TV appearances.
Sad reason Baywatch star disappeared
Former Baywatch star Mike Newman is opening up about a private 16-year health battle that forced him into retirement.
Sophie Monk recreates iconic performance
It’s been 20 years since Sophie Monk starred in “one of the best moments in Australian TV history”. We asked her to do it again.
‘Not OK’: Cindy slams Oprah over interview
Supermodel Cindy Crawford has hit out at Oprah Winfrey over the disturbing request she made during their iconic 1986 TV interview.
Sam spills on infamous Brand interview
Sam Armytage has lifted the lid on her infamous Sunrise segment with a “very touchy-feely” Russell Brand, admitting it was “pretty full-on”.
‘Russell, no’: Chat show stunt resurfaces
Comedian Russell Brand didn’t hide his interest in a fellow guest during this 2013 appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
Analog TV goes viral over shocking price
A video of a 2000 New Year’s Eve party has gone viral for one detail that every millennial will remember all too well.
Masterson and Kutcher’s disturbing ‘bet’
An old interview with Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis has resurfaced in the wake of their former co-star’s sentencing, which details a gross arrangement.
Truth behind infamous SATC scene revealed
It’s one of the most iconic moments in the show’s history – and details of what was happening behind-the-scenes have been revealed for the first time.
‘Aged terribly’: Star hits back at haters
Actress Shenae Grimes-Beech has hit back at critics who say she’s aged badly since her days starring on the rebooted series.
Child star unrecognisable in new mugshot
FormerHannah Montana actor Mitchel Musso has been detained by police after he became “verbally abusive” at a hotel in Texas.
Shock Friends claim: ‘Deliberately tank it’
A former Friends writer has made explosive claims about her time on the show, accusing the stars of being “unhappy” and deliberately ruining jokes.
Parky’s infamous Meg Ryan chat resurfaces
He was the king of the celebrity interview – but this disastrous TV chat with Meg Ryan went so badly she ordered him to “wrap it up.”
Truth behind shock TV death finally exposed
It was one of the most devastating moments in TV history – and now, the brains behind The O.C. have revealed what made them kill Marissa Cooper.
‘So bad’: West Wing star exposes hit show
Rob Lowe has hinted at horror stories from the set of the hit drama, revealing that behind-the-scenes events would “make your hair stand up”.
What Big Brother’s Sara-Marie looks like now
Bum dancing Big Brother contestant Sara-Marie Fedele made a rare TV appearance recently, reuniting with one of her former housemates.
Child star’s secret cosmetic surgery revealed
Former child star Raven-Symoné has revealed she secretly under the knife in an attempt to stop trolls from criticising her appearance.
Charlie’s Angels stars’ rare reunion in photo
Charlie’s Angels co-stars Kate Jackson and Jaclyn Smith reunited for a happy occasion more than four decades after they filmed the hit series.
Original Hi-5 star makes rare TV appearance
Kathleen de Leon Jones graced Aussie screens for the first time in more than 10 years after moving back Down Under following a stint living overseas.
Neighbours star unrecognisable in photo
The star was just three weeks into an acting course in Melbourne when he got the call he had landed a spot on Neighbours.
Star unrecognisable after quitting Hollywood
Ex-Dawson’s Creek actor James Van Der Beek has undergone a dramatic transformation after leaving Los Angeles for Texas with his large family.
Jackie O reveals secret Lindsay Lohan feud
“Lindsay and I … it was rough.” Jackie O has today opened up about a secret behind-the-scenes feud with her former Masked Singer co-star.
Why star was miserable making The Office
He was a fan favourite as the quirky Dwight Schrute, but the actor has revealed he wasn’t so happy making hit sitcom The Office.
Star’s horror Jonah Hill talk show encounter
A US reality star claims she once had a bad encounter with “d**k” Jonah Hill, who has been accused of emotional abuse by an ex.
Star’s big lie to land Sex and the City role
Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon has spilled the beans on the big fib the Oscar-nominated star told to land his role on the show.
Star, 55, back in famous red swimsuit
Former Baywatch star Donna D’Errico has slipped back into a red one-piece identical to the swimsuit she wore on the hit show in the ‘90s.
Sara-Marie reveals why she disappeared
Big Brother star Sara-Marie Fedele was a household name – then she disappeared from the public eye. Now, she’s revealing what happened.
The Simpsons’ eerie sub disaster prediction
The Simpsons fans are once again insisting the show has predicted the future, with an episode 17 years ago bearing striking similarities to the sub disaster.
Former Neighbours star now unrecognisable
A former Neighbours star looks almost unrecognisable from his years spent playing Joe Mangel on the long-running Aussie soap opera.
Moment Ellen sparked 20-year celebrity feud
A comedian and former talk show host has opened up about her infamous falling out with former friend Ellen DeGeneres in a new interview.
Actor finally spills on his most infamous role
Actor Joseph Fiennes has opened up about his most infamous acting role – a performance so controversial it never actually aired.
Former child star’s massive health news
Former child star Danny Bonaduce has said he’s grateful to be alive, as he told fans about a horrifying health condition that saw him lose his ability to speak.
One word that got hit show pulled off air
Will & Grace star Eric McCormack has opened up for the first time about why an episode of the hit show was pulled from broadcast.
Hit show’s most iconic scenes revisited
Let’s take a stroll down memory lane to relive Sex And The City’s 25 most memorable scenes as the show marks 25 years since its premiere.
Beloved star returns to SATC spin-off
Season 2 of the Sex And The City spin-off series sees sitcom star Candice Bergen reprise her role as Carrie’s no-nonsense Vogue editor, Enid Fink.
How Springer defended wildest controversies
Legendary host Jerry Springer was often dubbed the “grandfather of trash TV” – but he had a surprising defence for his controversial show.
Full House star’s brutal Olsens confession
John Stamos has revealed for the first time that he once had famous twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen fired from the hit ’90s sitcom.
Star reveals why she was replaced on Friends
Jennifer Grey guest starred on the first season of the sitcom but was replaced by a different actress in a later episode – now she’s revealed why.
Dicko confirms Anthony Callea’s Idol claim
Out of the jungle, Ian “Dicko” Dickson has publicly responded to the claims Anthony Callea makes about him in his new tell-all memoir.
Aus Idol star’s shock Dicko claim
Anthony Callea has cast his mind back to his Australian Idol days, revealing an awkward live TV encounter with and the music mogul.
Another Simpsons prediction comes true
The Simpsons has made another prediction, this time about former president Donald Trump and the upcoming Barbie movie – and it came true this week.
Shocking story behind star’s Idol audition
Anthony Callea has opened up about the traumatic events leading up to his first Australian Idol audition, that saw him lock himself in a hotel room for days.
‘She was family’: Beloved MASH star dies
The actress best known for her portrayal of Nurse Able on the war series has passed away.
Hit Aussie TV show returns after 14 years
A much-loved Aussie sketch comedy show is gearing up for its big return to television after more than a decade.
Sandra Sully spills on awkward TV moment
The veteran Ten newsreader has lifted the lid on the most embarrassing TV moment in her career, admitting she could “barely finish” the news bulletin.
Neighbours actor destroys Peter Dutton
It turns out the woman behind Labor’s historic Aston election win, Mary Doyle, once played a character in the iconic Aussie soap.
Aussie TV show cancelled mid-show
Doug Mulray had his fair share of success and scandals in his career, including that infamous run-in with media mogul Kerry Packer.
Jen Aniston’s Friends confession: ‘Offensive’
The actress has opened up about the hit series that made her famous, admitting there were scenes they should have “thought through” a bit more.
Reality star snapped in rare public outing
The beloved singer delighted diners at a restaurant in Ireland more than a decade after stunning viewers with her voice on Britain’s Got Talent.
‘Friends’ scene that enraged actress’ ex
The actress recalls the terrifying incident which saw the tennis star smash all his trophies after she appeared in flirty scene on the popular sitcom.
What Charmed stars look like now
More than 20 years after it first premiered, the cast of the hit ’90s supernatural drama series have reunited – but with one major absence.
British sitcom star’s rare TV outing at 86
He played Victor Meldrew in the beloved sitcom One Foot In The Grave – now, decades later, actor Richard Wilson has made a rare TV appearance.
Barney the Dinosaur’s ‘horrifying’ new look
Mattel is relaunching the Barney the Dinosaur franchise but some have said the beloved character’s new look is “giving them nightmares”.
Lea Michele breaks silence on Glee scandal
Lea Michele’s behaviour on the set of Glee was outed by a host of cast members in 2020. Now, she has finally addressed the claims in a new interview.
Sitcom star, 93, seen for first time in years
Patricia Routledge, star of the iconic 90s British comedy Keeping Up Appearances, has made a rare TV appearance at the age of 93.
How former Disney child star ‘fell’ into porn
Former Disney Channel child star Dan Benson is opening up about his transition from a G-rated career to an X-rated one.
Simpsons predicts yet another world event
Is this yet another prediction from The Simpsons that came true? Billionaire and new Twitter owner Elon Musk certainly seems to think so.
‘Traumatic’ TV moment Ryan Reynolds hated
“I was in actual hell”: It made world headlines, but Ryan Reynolds now admits he hated this cameo appearance on a famous TV show.
ABC’s failed ploy to cancel iconic show
It’s spawned one-liners that are entrenched in the Australian language, but the stars of Kath & Kim have revealed the beloved show almost didn’t happen.
Shocking truth behind Friends finale
It’s one of the most-watched and beloved TV finales of all time – but the reality behind the scenes was much darker than viewers knew.
What Friends star hated about the show
Friends star Matthew Perry reveals in his new book that there was one aspect of the show he “had to beg the producers” to get rid of.
Perry’s emergency before Friends reunion
Fans were worried about Matthew Perry’s slurred speech during the reunion special. Now he has revealed why.
Hugh Jackman’s TV stunt: ‘I was an a**hole’
“I really felt for her”: Hugh Jackman has opened up about a stunt he pulled on Sarah Jessica Parker live on TV at the Tony Awards.
Dark truth behind iconic Friends wedding
Friends star Matthew Perry has lifted the lid on what was really going on during one of the most popular episodes in the show’s 10-season history.
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