Former World's Heaviest Woman Died on Thanksgiving
Pauline Potter, who appeared on My 600-lb Life and once held the world record as the heaviest living woman, died on Thanksgiving, her son said.
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Dracula-Themed Park Planned Near Bucharest Could Open as Early as 2027
A $1.17 billion Dracula-themed park is planned near Bucharest, Romania, featuring immersive attractions, hotels, and entertainment. Here’s what’s been announced so far.
The Origins of Santa's Traditions: 'Ho Ho Ho', Chimneys, and Coal Explained
From “ho ho ho” to chimneys and coal, Santa’s strangest habits come from centuries of folklore, music, and surprisingly practical choices.
2025 Holiday Movie Guide: What’s New in Theaters This Christmas
Discover the most anticipated holiday movies of the season, from Wicked and Zootopia 2 to Avatar: Fire and Ash, as well as Christmas Day releases.
Why So Many Big Movies Open on Christmas Day
Paramount released Road to Rio on Christmas in 1947, earning $4.5 million. Avatar, Titanic, and Star Wars were released in December and became top earners.
HGTV Star Frank Cozzolino Dies at 56
Frank Cozzolino, an HGTV electrician known for Holmes on Homes, died at 56. Costar Mike Holmes and HGTV paid tribute to his impact and kindness.
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Dec 16, 2025 7 min readLIVE: Rob Reiner, Iconic Filmmaker and Actor, Found Dead at 78
Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead in their Brentwood home in an apparent homicide, LAPD says. Reiner was 78.
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Dec 16, 2025 5 min readJim Ward, ‘Fairly OddParents’ Voice Actor, Dead at 66
Jim Ward, the Emmy-winning voice actor behind Doug Dimmadome on The Fairly OddParents, died at 66 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Dec 16, 2025 6 min readThe Most-Covered Christmas Songs Ever
Spotify data shows why Christmas music sounds the same every year: public domain songs dominate covers, while modern hits like Mariah Carey’s rule streaming.