12 Random Bits of Pop Culture Trivia You Can’t Take With You When You Go
Frank Sinatra was possibly the worst negotiator in Hollywood history.
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‘Gladiator II’ Is Denzel Washington’s Most Successful Film
American Gangster has made $267 million since 2007, but Gladiator II eclipsed $320 million in just the first few days in theaters.
Dolly Parton Is Casting an Army of Dollies Parton
Dolly Parton put out a casting call for people to play her at various ages for her upcoming musical. It’s an open call that involves posting a one-minute clip of yourself singing on social media, in an obvious attempt at free viral marketing.
Josh Brolin’s Dad Made Him Eat His Pet Pig
Legendary actor James Brolin used to tell the hilarious story of tricking his family into eating one of the pigs they raised together. The younger Brolin just went on a podcast to set the story straight about what a traumatizing experience it was: “It’s amazing to me that he would tell you that story. It makes him look so bad.”
People Are Losing a Fortune on the Hawk Tuah Memecoin
Haliey Welch unleashed $HAWK upon the world, and it immediately lost 90 percent of its value. People are now accusing her of running a pump-and-dump scheme. One savvy investor swapped $1.4 million of Moo Deng coin for Hawk coin, and lost $1.3 million in the process.
The Russian Mafia Held the Bananas in Pyjamas for Ransom
Bananas in Pyjamas actor Kenneth Radley says that the costumes were stolen by the Russian mafia during a press tour, and have been held for $100,000 ransom.
It’s Two Bananas, How Much Could They Possibly Cost?
They way overshot the mark with that $100,000 ransom, but the suits are still surprisingly expensive. Radley says they cost $20,000 to replace.
When Frank Sinatra’s Son Was Kidnapped, He Offered Them a Tip
Frank Sinatra Jr. was kidnapped in 1963 and held for $240,000 ransom. Sinatra Sr., oddly, offered them $1,000,000. Weirder still, the kidnappers declined his offer.
What Happened to the Money?
All three kidnappers were eventually arrested, but only two-thirds of the money was recovered. They still don’t know what happened to the $72,000 slice of the pie that went missing.
Zach Braff Is Back!
A reboot of Scrubs has been confirmed, under development by creator Bill Lawrence for ABC.
Zach Braff Won’t Go Away!
Braff also just announced a one-night-only charity event that will reunite the artists from the soundtrack of Garden State.
David Bowie Shot Down Coldplay Brutally
Coldplay singer Chris Martin told Bowie his song “Lhuna” was inspired by him, and asked him to sing on the record. Bowie texted back, “It’s not a very good song, is it?”
Al Pacino Was Absolute Ass With His Money
Pacino said in his new memoir that early in his career, he was paying for 16 cars and 23 cell phones he didn’t know about.