Being a documentary subject can be a thankless kind of stardom, without much control over how your life story is told. In “Subject,” Jennifer Tiexiera and Camilla Hall went back to five famous documentaries and asked their stars about their experiences: “Hoop Dreams,” “The Staircase,” “Capturing the Friedmans,” “The Square” and “The Wolfpack.” Rather than … Read more
Having an “outie” doesn’t mean what it used to. California pediatrician Dr. Ilana Sherer is purportedly calling for penises to be renamed as “outies, and vaginas to be coined as “innies” in a bid to make medical terminology more inclusive. Sherer, a Palo Alto Medical Foundation/Sutter Health physician, reportedly recommended the more gender-neutral language while … Read more
When it comes to improving sleep, there are plenty of widely known tips, such as maintaining a regular bedtime, using blackout curtains, avoiding electronics as you wind down and more — but one less common idea is to warm up your feet. Some studies have shown that people who wore socks to bed or used … Read more
David Beckham is thrilled that filming on his Netflix documentary with wife Victoria Beckham is over. The former soccer pro opened up about the project at the David Beckham Fragrances Launch Party at hotspot restaurant Torrisi in New York City. “It was a series that took me a while to come to terms with filming, … Read more
HBO’s new quirky true-crime documentary “Last Stop Larrimah: Murder Down Under” is about the circumstances around a man who vanished – and was possibly murdered – in an Australian town of just 11 people. “It was really hard [getting locals to talk],” said director/filmmaker Thomas Tancred, who is based in LA but whose parents are … Read more
Director Steve McQueen said his unusual four-hour Holocaust documentary shot in Amsterdam is rooted in his strong sense that “the past is present” in physical manifestations all around us, as well as a reminder to stay vigilant. “It’s very cliche, but we have to not forget. Because see what’s happening now in the politics of … Read more
If you thought Woodstock legend Carlos Santana was the O.G. hippie in the ’60s, think again. In fact, the 76-year-old guitar hero was once an anti-weed warrior as his namesake band was huffing — and puffing — to succeed in the San Francisco scene alongside groups such as the Grateful Dead. “I’d been around marijuana … Read more
They want to believe. In the new Steven Spielberg-produced Netflix documentary, “Encounters,” now streaming, there was an eye-popping number of witnesses to one of the UFO incidents. For five months after October 2007, more than 300 locals near Stephenville, Texas, reported seeing a large “delta shaped” UFO. Witnesses all reported it to be enormous – … Read more
Every comment was walking out the front door. Alt-rock group Nickelback discussed how they dealt with nearly two decades of mockery in their tell-all documentary “Hate to Love: Nickelback,” which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival this weekend, reports Entertainment Weekly. “Nobody picks up a guitar to be the most hated band in the world,” said … Read more
There are no hard feelings from Mark Jackson. After being laid off in July as part of ESPN’s dramatic restructuring, the former NBA analyst wished “nothing but the best” for his replacement in Doc Rivers. “I wish Doc nothing but the best,” Jackson told TMZ Sports in an interview. “He’s a Hall-of-Fame coach. A tremendous … Read more
She was not feeling good as hell. Amid the shocking lawsuit against Grammy winning rapper / singer Lizzo, 35, a former documentary director has come forward with new allegations. Oscar nominated filmmaker Sophia Nahli Allison, 36, shared her alleged experiences with Lizzo on social media. “In 2019, I traveled a bit with Lizzo to be … Read more
The price of Ozempic is already sky-high — but experts warn extreme weight loss could also cost your life. Dr. Terry Dubrow, the mastermind plastic surgeon behind the hit series “Botched,” is slamming the drastic methods an increasing number of patients are risking to achieve drastic weight loss following the autopsy results for Lisa Marie … Read more
As if one Zodiac Killer wasn’t scary enough — there may have been killers, plural. The horrifying new theory, explored in the Tuesday-premiering Peacock docuseries, “Myth of the Zodiac Killer,” suggests a surplus of sickos may have been responsible for the various confirmed atrocities attributed to one mythical murderer. The petrifying prospect comes roughly half … Read more
In 1998, George Michael came out to the world after he was arrested by an undercover policeman for engaging in a lewd act in a public bathroom. But, long before that scandalous outing occurred at Will Rogers Memorial Park in Beverly Hills, the late ’80s pop heartthrob revealed his sexuality to his Wham! mate Andrew … Read more
Back in December 2022, it seemed like the world was tuning into Netflix’s “Harry and Meghan” docuseries. But YouTuber Shallon Lester was not one of them. That is, until friends started telling her that she was featured in the fifth episode of the six-part series which chronicled the couple’s relationship and highly publicized departure from … Read more
Big Deron “Malibu” McBee remembers his first day on “American Gladiators” in 1989 vividly. He was called on to participate in the “Human Cannonball” — an event in which an amateur contestant would Tarzan swing on a rope and purposefully crash into McBee with the aim of knocking him off an elevated platform. McBee’s only … Read more
An explosive new documentary about the controversial Duggar family is exposing more of its secrets. Called “Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets,” the documentary explores the Duggar family — headed by Jim Bob Duggar, 57, and his wife, Michelle Duggar, 56 — who became reality TV stars thanks to their TLC series, “19 Kids and Counting.” They … Read more
University of Alabama’s sorority recruitment week has been a smash hit on TikTok as blonde-haired college freshman don their best pink outfits, but the campus’ Greek life has had its fair share of controversies from racism to bullying, a new documentary claims. The craze has caused many young women to find solace and friendship in … Read more
Before her anointing as queen of disco debauchery in the late 1970s, Donna Summer was a good, churchgoing girl — with a terrible secret. “I was molested by a minister when I was in my teens,” the late music legend says in a new documentary, “Love to Love You, Donna Summer,” premiering Saturday on HBO. … Read more
Anna Nicole Smith’s lifelong dream of being daddy’s little girl was shattered when her father allegedly attempted to rape her at age 24 — a claim her paternal brother says “I wouldn’t put it past [our dad].” The shocking charge against the late superstar’s father, Donald Hogan, was leveled by her secret girlfriend, Melissa “Missy” … Read more