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NEED TO KNOW Eric Fogel first pitched Celebrity Deathmatch in 1997 while working at MTV Fogel got his chance about a year later, beginning the show’s nearly four-year runDespite so much societal change, Fogel tells PEOPLE why Celebrity Deathmatch could still work today Eric Fogel combined some of his favorite things into a risky show that earned itself a place in MTV history. The creator of Celebrity Deathmatch first pitched the idea 28 years ago, during his time working at the network. “As a kid, I always had love for stop-motion animation. I was just sort of taken by those…

NEED TO KNOW Kyle Newacheck shared with PEOPLE his initial reaction to learning the fate of Julie Bowen’s character, Virginia Venit, in Happy Gilmore 2Despite being the director the sequel, he admitted that he “did not see that coming” when he read the screenplay for the first timeHowever, Newacheck believes that the plot twist makes “total sense” in the Happy Gilmore universe Warning: Happy Gilmore 2 spoilers ahead! You can say that, well, Happy Gilmore has a killer swing. Kyle Newacheck, director of Happy Gilmore 2, revealed to PEOPLE his initial reaction to learning the unfortunate fate of Julie Bowen’s character in the…

NEED TO KNOW Julie Bowen, who reprises her role as Virginia Venit in Happy Gilmore 2, spoke with PEOPLE exclusively about first learning her character’s fate in the sequel filmThe Emmy-winning actress said she “started laughing” when she found out what happens to her character in the Adam Sandler-led film’s second installmentAbove all, Bowen said she was “delighted” by the plot twist, despite her unexpected fate Warning: Happy Gilmore 2 spoilers ahead! Plot twist! Julie Bowen revealed her initial thoughts upon first learning of her character’s shocking storyline in Happy Gilmore 2 when speaking with PEOPLE exclusively ahead of the sequel’s July…

NEED TO KNOW Adam Sandler met his wife, Jackie Titone Sandler, on the set of Big Daddy in 1999The couple got married on June 22, 2003Jackie began her career as a model and is now an actor and producer, often working with her husband More than 25 years after Adam Sandler met wife Jackie Titone Sandler on the set of Big Daddy in 1999, the couple still have fun working together. Most recently, Jackie appeared in Happy Gilmore 2, which began streaming on Netflix on July 25. At the premiere, Adam told PEOPLE that they’ve always had chemistry both on…

NEED TO KNOW Logan Lerman has joined the cast of Only Murders in the Building season 5.He tells PEOPLE that the vibes on the hit Hulu series’ set are “really good,” which stands out to him given that “sometimes, sets are not that enjoyable,” he says.Only Murders in the Building season 5 premieres Sept. 9 on Hulu. Murders are not the only dependable thing on the set of Only Murders in the Building. Logan Lerman has joined the cast of the hit Hulu mystery series for its upcoming fifth season, joining Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin in what…

The Alien movies are full of compelling characters that keep them gripping to watch, though some of them are more memorable than others. The Alien films might be better known for the various breeds of Xenomorphs that terrorize the various planets, ships, and space stations that make up their unique science fiction universe. However, as great sci-fi horror movies, the Alien films understand that the audience needs to care if some characters live or die, increasing the tension and drama of the creatures’ rampages. From science officers to hardened space marines to curious androids, the Alien movies are populated by…

NEED TO KNOW Billy Joel reveals in the new HBO documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes that then-wife Katie Lee gave him an “ultimatum” to go to rehabHe checked into the Betty Ford Center in 2005Joel said in 2023 that he no longer drinks When Billy Joel entered rehab in 2005, it was at the behest of his then-wife Katie Lee. The legendary musician opens up about his struggles with alcohol abuse in the new HBO documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes — and reveals that Lee, to whom he was married for five years, gave him something…

NEED TO KNOW Jack Alcott tells PEOPLE that he and fellow Dexter actor Michael C. Hall “will get down and do some pushups to get amped” before filming scenesAlcott says these instances are the exception, and normally they “just… lock in and go”Alcott and Hall are joined by new castmates Uma Thurman and Peter Dinklage for the franchise’s next installment, Dexter: Resurrection Jack Alcott and Michael C. Hall sometimes need to get pumped up before a big scene. At the Dexter: Resurrection world premiere in New York City on July 9, Alcott told PEOPLE that while there’s rarely much prep…

NEED TO KNOW Happy Gilmore 2 was filmed across nine different counties in New Jersey over the fall of 2024Adam Sandler returned as the lead, Happy Gilmore, in the sequel to the original 1996 filmHappy Gilmore 2 included scenes from six different golf courses, a beach and various restaurants Happy Gilmore has made his return — and this time, it’s in New Jersey! Happy Gilmore 2, which was released on Netflix on July 25, shows the return of Happy Gilmore (Adam Sandler) as he eases his way out of golfing retirement. Gilmore has to navigate the world of professional golf…

NEED TO KNOW Happy Gilmore premiered in 1996 and starred Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald and moreHappy Gilmore 2 debuted on Netflix on July 25The sequel adds new faces, including Travis Kelce, Bad Bunny and Eminem Adam Sandler’s classic sports comedy Happy Gilmore is back for more laughs. The 1996 movie follows Sandler’s Happy Gilmore, a failed hockey player who uses his stick skills and anger management issues to excel in golf, all while trying to earn money to save his grandmother’s home. Sandler reprised his role for the 2025 sequel Happy Gilmore 2, which premiered on Netflix on…