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24 Celebrity Pop Culture Facts

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entertainmentMarch 30, 2026

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Kurt Cobain wrote Nirvana's "Heart-Shaped Box" about the vagina of his wife, Courtney Love.

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When Lana Del Rey covered "Heart-Shaped Box" in a 2012 show, Courtney Love took to Twitter and tweeted to Del Rey the true meaning behind the song: "You do know the song is about my Vagina, right? 'Throw down your umbilical noose so I can climb right back.' On top of which, some of the lyrics about my vagina I contributed. So, umm, next time you sing it, think about my vagina, will you? lol xc."

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You can listen to "Heart-Shaped Box" here.

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Paul McCartney and John Lennon used to masturbate together in a circle with some of their friends. In a 2019 interview with GQ, McCartney reflected on the sexual experience with great detail. "Over at John's house, it was just a group of us," he said. "And instead of just getting roaring drunk and partying, we were all just in these chairs, and the lights were out, and somebody started masturbating, so we all did."

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McCartney continued, "I think it was a one-off, or maybe it was like a two-off. It wasn't a big thing. But, you know, it was just the kind of thing you didn't think much of. It was just a group. Yeah, it's quite raunchy when you think about it. There are so many things like that from when you're a kid that you look back on, and you're, 'Did we do that?' But it was good, harmless fun. It didn't hurt anyone."

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While filming New York, New York (1977), leading lady Liza Minnelli and director Martin Scorsese had an affair. At the time, Minnelli was married to Jack Haley Jr. (the son of Jack Haley, who played the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz), and Scorsese to Julia Cameron. In Minnelli's 2026 memoir Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!, she revealed they had a very tense relationship, one that was consumed by cocaine addiction.

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Ever since Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette premiered on FX, I've been in a rabbit hole digging for all kinds of fun facts about their relationship, from how they got together to the unfortunate tabloid extravaganza. But one thing that did particularly interest me was the relationships John F. Kennedy Jr. had been in before meeting and marrying his wife, Carolyn Bessette. As the son of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the man was a damn catch. So, it's no wonder I learned that he was linked with notable women, like Madonna, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Daryl Hannah.

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According to Jane Fonda, during the infamous slap scene in Monster-in-Law (2005), Jennifer Lopez actually scratched her with her big diamond ring. "Jennifer had this enormous diamond ring," Fonda said on The Drew Barrymore Show. "When she slapped me, it cut open across my eyebrow. She's never apologized."

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In the Stranger Things series finale, which premiered on Netflix on December 31, 2025, the show featured Prince's iconic song "Purple Rain" and David Bowie's memorable "Heroes," among others. This inspired fans everywhere to listen to them on Spotify, increasing a hugeeeeeee spike in streams. "Purple Rain" streams increased by 608% and "Heroes" increased by 185%, and rightly so!!!

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You can listen to "Purple Rain" here and "Heroes" here.

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On a recent podcast episode of Good Hang with Amy Poehler, Viola Davis sat in the chair to discuss her iconic EGOT-winning career, childhood, and more. But the one story that stuck out was her experience filming Doubt with the legendary Meryl Streep. Davis revealed to Poehler that she was beyondddddd starstruck by Streep (naturally) because she had followed her entire career. As a result, she was especially awkward around her and didn't know how to handle being on set with her. And if you're a fan of Streep, then you sometimes do silly things to impress her, as Davis did.

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While some TV actors feel annoyed by being perceived or known only for their most popular role, Lisa Kudrow feels the opposite. When it comes to Phoebe Buffay, the hilarious and kooky character she portrayed on Friends for 10 glorious years, she's not at all bothered when "normal" people recognize her as Phoebe (even 32 years later).

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And another fun fact? Lisa Kudrow filmed The Comeback (2026) on Warner Bros. Stage 24, the same set where she filmed Friends. Full-circle moment? Full-circle moment!

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Rita Moreno was in an on-again, off-again relationship with Marlon Brando for eight years, which has always been glamorized by the pu