River Phoenix grew up in the Children of God cult until he was seven years old, when his family decided to leave. 🔎
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August 16 Posts
River Phoenix was a close friend of Wil Wheaton, who considered him an older brother and looked up to him. 🤝
Indiana Massara's dog Chubby Checkers is a Chipit, a Chihuahua and Pitbull mix. 🐾
Indiana Massara started singing at a young age, around 7 or 8 years old. 🎤
Inspired by children's films, Joanne Froggatt knew she wanted to act since she was 11 years old. 🎭
Twinnie Lee Moore's ultimate festive jam is Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You." 🎄🎶
Kelis has three livestock guardian dogs named Biscuit, Whitney Houston, and Marvin Gaye who protect her farm from predators. 🐕
Taylor Swift's 2022 album, 'Midnights', broke Spotify's record for the most streams in a single day. 📈
The three things Joe Jonas needs to have on a tour bus with him are an Xbox for playing 2K golf, Villa One tequila, and golf clubs. ⛳️
Despite rumors of an affair, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton were just friends who enjoyed teasing and flirting with each other. 🤗
Christian Navarro has a lion tattooed on his forearm because he is a Leo and he identifies with lions, calling them "majestic beasts." 🦁
Before forming System of a Down, Serj Tankian played the keyboard in an alternative rock band called Forever Young. 🎹
Leonardo DiCaprio was Emma Stone's favorite thing about her Oscar win because she could share the stage with him. 🤩
Nick Jonas watched his future wife Priyanka Chopra win the 2000 Miss World Pageant when he was just 7 years old. 👑
Jack Nicholson crashed Jennifer Lawrence's Oscars interview, leaving her completely star-struck. 🤩
Taylor Swift's brief teenage romance with Joe Jonas inspired some of her songs over the years, including 'Forever and Always.' ✍️
Nigella Lawson compares anchovies to "the bacon of the sea," praising their deep and intense throaty saltiness.🐟
Ron Swanson's name plate is the only thing Nick took from the 'Parks & Rec' set! 📛
She fought hard to protect Pam's painting from being destroyed! 🖼️
DYK John auditioned to play Captain America? 🛡️