Faye Dunaway was afraid to film ‘Mommie Dearest’ wire hangers scene — so ‘desperate director’ made this 1 change

Faye Dunaway was afraid to film ‘Mommie Dearest’ wire hangers scene — so ‘desperate director’ made this 1 change

“No wire hangers, ever!” There may be no more iconic utterance in the history of on-screen parenting, but actress Faye Dunaway could barely bring herself to film the scene. Dunaway, now 83, famously portrayed silver-screen icon Joan Crawford in the 1981 cult classic “Mommie Dearest.” Directed by Frank Perry, “Mommie Dearest” is based on the … Read more

Why IT workers aren’t afraid of AI: poll

Why IT workers aren’t afraid of AI: poll

Over half of IT workers feel overwhelmed by the amount of tasks they have to do in a day. The international poll of 1,000 U.S.-based, 250 U.K.-based and 250 India-based IT decision-makers found 58% overall feel overwhelmed — 78% in India, 60% in the U.K. and 53% in the U.S. On any given day, the … Read more

Here’s how many homeowners are afraid of facing the clutter in their abodes

Here’s how many homeowners are afraid of facing the clutter in their abodes

Forty percent of homeowners are afraid of facing the clutter in their homes, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 homeowners with garages looked at how they deal with clutter and found that nearly a third of respondents have difficulty keeping their homes organized (29%). Although 82% consider themselves to be an organized person, … Read more

Nurse explains why she’s not afraid of dying, and why you shouldn’t be either

Nurse explains why she’s not afraid of dying, and why you shouldn’t be either

A hospice nurse has revealed why you shouldn’t be scared of dying by detailing everything that happens to you in the lead-up to your death. Julie McFadden, 41, is a registered nurse based in LA who has built a social media following of millions by sharing insights to help destigmatize the end-of-life process. In a … Read more

Almost half of Gen Z are afraid to fly after Boeing safety issues: ‘They’ve lost the ability to trust’

Almost half of Gen Z are afraid to fly after Boeing safety issues: ‘They’ve lost the ability to trust’

Gen Z’s flight phobia is sky-high. New research has uncovered that almost half of all Zoomers are afraid to fly in the wake of safety issues plaguing Boeing’s 737 aircraft. JW Surety Bonds surveyed 1,000 Americans about air travel including 230 members of Gen Z, a staggering 49% of whom are now terrified to board … Read more

Jonathan Majors wipes away tears as says he was ‘shocked and afraid’ at assault conviction

Jonathan Majors wipes away tears as says he was ‘shocked and afraid’ at assault conviction

Fired Marvel star Jonathan Majors wiped away tears during his first interview about his conviction for assaulting ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari — saying he was “absolutely shocked and afraid” at being found guilty. “I’m standing there and the verdict comes down,” he told “Good Morning America” in a tearful sitdown that aired Monday. “I say, ‘How … Read more

Tom Girardi declared competent to stand trial in embezzlement case: ‘He should be afraid’

Tom Girardi declared competent to stand trial in embezzlement case: ‘He should be afraid’

A Los Angeles federal judge has ruled that disgraced lawyer Tom Girardi is competent enough to stand trial on embezzlement charges despite his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. The decision was announced on Tuesday and filed by U.S. District Judge Josephine Staton. In a brief notation on the case docket, the sealed order stated, “defendant competent to stand … Read more

Gynecologists reveal 5 secrets you’ve always been too afraid to ask: ‘You cannot scare us’

Gynecologists reveal 5 secrets you’ve always been too afraid to ask: ‘You cannot scare us’

From their lips to your ears. Two gynecologists are sharing the five things you’ve always wanted to know but were afraid to ask.  Caitlyn Ranger and Amanda Henne, gynecologists at Ochshner Health in Louisiana, posted a video that has since garnered over 287,000 views from those curious about their perspectives on the job. They talked … Read more

Matthew Perry said he wasn’t ‘afraid of love anymore,’ couldn’t wait to have kids before death

Matthew Perry said he wasn’t ‘afraid of love anymore,’ couldn’t wait to have kids before death

Matthew Perry candidly admitted that he wanted to find lasting love and become a father just a year before his tragic death. The “Friends” icon — who was found dead at his home in Los Angeles on Saturday at age 54 — told People in Oct. 2022 that he had long feared intimacy and pushed … Read more

Sam Neill says he’s ‘not remotely afraid’ of death amid cancer battle: ‘It’s out of my control’

Sam Neill says he’s ‘not remotely afraid’ of death amid cancer battle: ‘It’s out of my control’

Sam Neill has opened up about his health woes, admitting that he’s “not remotely afraid” of dying as it’s “out of [his] control.” The “Jurassic Park” actor, 76, gave an update on his cancer journey in an interview with Australian Story, revealing that he’s been in remission for about a year now. “I know I’ve … Read more

Skip Bayless: Jets’ Aaron Rodgers is ‘afraid’ to be on ‘Undisputed’

Skip Bayless: Jets’ Aaron Rodgers is ‘afraid’ to be on ‘Undisputed’

Aaron Rodgers’ candid weekly appearances on “The Pat McAfee Show” talking about vaccines, psychedelics, football and more, has Skip Bayless thinking the quarterback wouldn’t want to be a guest on “Undisputed.” In a joint sit-down interview with GQ, Bayless and Lil Wayne discussed their unlikely friendship and Bayless was asked who his dream guest would … Read more

I’m a nurse with ‘sleeping beauty syndrome’ — I’m afraid to go to bed

I’m a nurse with ‘sleeping beauty syndrome’ — I’m afraid to go to bed

Being a “sleeping beauty” isn’t always a fairytale. A young nurse suffers from an extremely rare condition dubbed “sleeping beauty syndrome,” which has her sleeping for two weeks at a time. Bella Andreou, 24, sleeps for over 20 hours a day and becomes a “zombie” during her episodes. She has had countless episodes that lasted … Read more

The three zodiac signs most afraid to leave their house

The three zodiac signs most afraid to leave their house

Gemini Criss Jami, author of “Healology,” writes of the sacred sect of shut-ins, “You might be an introvert if you were ready to go home before you left the house.” Recluses come in all shapes and signs though some birth charts indicate a greater need for solitude, more frequent breaks from the madding crowd. For … Read more

 ‘Jeopardy!’ fans afraid new season 40 episodes won’t happen due to WGA writers strike

 ‘Jeopardy!’ fans afraid new season 40 episodes won’t happen due to WGA writers strike

Fans are worried as the 39th season of the historic game show “Jeopardy!” comes to a close on July 28th while the fate of the 40th season remains unclear. The show’s current season will mark the last episodes writers worked on before the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike, and without clues written for the … Read more

I want to change my baby’s name but am afraid what people will say

I want to change my baby’s name but am afraid what people will say

Have you ever thought of a name for your child that you later realized was a mistake?  When one mom welcomed her daughter into the world, she thought that the name they had decided was the perfect fit.  Then a few days later, she started to regret her choice. In a Reddit post, the woman explained that she and her husband decided … Read more

‘Naked and Afraid’ contestant’s penis ‘working again’ after horrifying mishap

‘Naked and Afraid’ contestant’s penis ‘working again’ after horrifying mishap

He might be naked and afraid, but at least he has a working penis. The “Naked and Afraid” contestant who burned his penis while filming the upcoming Season 15 premiere of the Discovery+ reality series has an exciting health update. Sam Mouzer revealed that this penis is fully working again, he told TMZ. “My penis, … Read more

‘Naked and Afraid’ contestant burns penis on campfire: ‘My little soldier’s helmet’

‘Naked and Afraid’ contestant burns penis on campfire: ‘My little soldier’s helmet’

Naked, afraid — and burned on his nether regions. “Naked and Afraid” contestant Sam Mouzer burned his penis (“but just the tip!”) while filming the upcoming Season 14 premiere of the Discovery+ reality TV series. The UK native’s penis — which he described as his “little soldier’s helmet” — was singed by a spark when … Read more

Dear Abby: A terrible smell is coming from my neighbor’s apartment — I’m afraid

Dear Abby: A terrible smell is coming from my neighbor’s apartment — I’m afraid

DEAR ABBY: I’ve lived in my apartment for almost 10 years and had the same downstairs neighbor since I moved in. About three years ago, I began noticing an odor coming from her apartment. It’s hard to describe other than the worst body odor imaginable. It’s so bad that I can’t open my sliding door … Read more

I’m deathly afraid of butterflies — and ‘SpongeBob’ is to blame

I’m deathly afraid of butterflies — and ‘SpongeBob’ is to blame

Just call him SpongeBob ScarePants. Panic-stricken TikTokers are tracing their fear of butterflies to a crucial episode of the cartoon “SpongeBob SquarePants,” which premiered on Nickelodeon in 1999. Social media is abuzz about the so-called “butterfly effect” thanks to a series of TikTok posts in which users are describing “why I’m scared of butterflies.” The … Read more