Eric Stoltz

Cher's enduring relevance stems from her self-made success, not relationships. Her iconic declaration, "Mom, I am a rich man," in 1999 challenged the era's narrative of female stars defined by partners. Cher's multifaceted career in music and film, marked by reinvention and independence, proves her value is entirely her own creation.

Melora Hardin revealed her disappointment at being replaced in "Back to the Future" due to her height being greater than Michael J. Fox's. Fox explained in his memoir that after he took over the role of Marty McFly, Hardin, who was initially cast as his girlfriend, was deemed too tall.

Monte L Merrick, an accomplished and successful playwright, novelist and screenwriter, best known for the screenplay for the film "Memphis Belle," died in Santa Monica on March 24, following a battle with cancer. He was 65.

Melora Hardin, famed for 'The Office,' revealed she was initially cast in 'Back to the Future' as Marty's girlfriend. However, after Eric Stoltz's recasting as Marty, Hardin was let go due to her height, a decision she found heartbreaking. This setback, she believes, ultimately paved the way for her iconic role in 'The Office.'

Sony Pictures came up with a unique approach to announce the cast of their highly anticipated film "Anaconda". In the announcement video posted on YouTube, Jack Black can be seen singing the names of the actors appearing in the film.

Thandiwe Newton and Steve Zahn will star alongside Paul Rudd and Jack Black in Columbia's comedic take on the 1997 horror film 'Anaconda.' Directed by Tom Gormican, the film follows friends remaking their favorite movie while facing real dangers in a rainforest. The original 'Anaconda' featured Jennifer Lopez and Ice Cube, earning cult status.

Alison Lurie, the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist whose satirical and cerebral tales of love and academia included the marital saga "The War Between the Tates" and the comedy of Americans abroad "Foreign Affairs," died on December 3, 2020 at age 94.