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With his tattoos, frosted tips, and high energy, Crazy Town lead singer Shifty Shellshock was the epitome of the late 1990s-early 2000s rap-rock front man.

With that also came a hit song: 1999's "Butterfly," which hit No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and was a staple on the radio and MTV's "Total Request Live."

By 2003, the band had disbanded, and despite an attempt to reunite a few years later, Crazy Town was relegated to one-hit-wonder status.

Shifty Shellshock, whose real name is Seth Binzer, appeared on the first season of VH1's "Celebrity Rehab" in 2007 and the spin-off "Celebrity Rehab Presents Sober House" a few years later.

Binzer died in a Los Angeles residence on June 24, according to USA Today. No cause was given.

Carmen was a rock ballad king whose songs still get constant play to this day.

"All by Myself" was a hit in the mid-1970s. It became an even bigger hit when Celine Dion did her own rendition in 1996.

The Grammy-nominated "Almost Paradise" from the soundtrack to the hit 1984 movie "Footloose" became a staple at school dances and weddings.

Carmen repeated the feat when his song "Hungry Eyes" showed up on the soundtrack for the 1987 classic "Dirty Dancing."

Carmen's death was announced on his website on March 12, stating he "passed away in his sleep, over the weekend." No cause was given.

The Italian fashion designer was known for his flamboyant designs and game-changing innovations.

Cavalli's use of leopard prints beginning in the 1970s became one of his trademarks. His revolutionary method of printing leather and patchwork denim was beloved by everyone from Madonna to Gwyneth Paltrow.

Cavalli died on April 12. No cause of death was given.

Dabney Coleman became a captivating scene stealer in the 1980s thanks to his gruff demeanor and booming voice. Whether he was playing the mean boss opposite Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin in 1980's "9 to 5," or the nasty TV producer in "Tootsie," or chasing Matthew Broderick in "WarGames," Coleman had a talent for playing the heel.

The Emmy winner most recently starred in the HBO hit series Boardwalk Empire from 2011 to 2014 and a 2019 episode of Yellowstone.

Coleman died on May 16. No cause was given.

As the wife of Francis Ford Coppola, Eleanor had to navigate the stress and complexities of living with one of the greatest directors of all time.

She channeled that by filming her husband while he made his landmark 1979 Vietnam movie "Apocalypse Now."

Her documentary, "Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse," has gone down as one of the most honest accounts of the making of a movie.

Eleanor died on April 12. No cause of death was given.

To say Roger Corman was the king of B-movies is too simple of a characterization.

For decades, Corman made ultra-low-budget genre movies that featured everything from cheesy monsters to crazed bikers. Corman-produced titles almost always made a profit, and many of them became proving grounds for the directors and actors who would go on to change Hollywood.

After directing the 1967 acid-trip fantasia "The Trip" starring Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda and written by Jack Nicholson, the trio went on to make "Easy Rider," which would usher in the New Hollywood era of the 1970s.

Corman also produced titles directed by then-unknowns like Francis Ford Coppola, James Cameron, and Martin Scorsese before they went on to mainstream studio success.

Corman died on May 9 at his home in Santa Monica, Calif., surrounded by family members.

As one of the original cast members of the Canadian sketch comedy show "SCTV" in the late 1970s, Joe Flaherty — alongside the likes of John Candy, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Dave Thomas, Andrea Martin, Martin Short, and Rick Moranis — created a brand of comedy that was edgier and more outlandish than their competition "Saturday Night Live."

In later decades, Flaherty made scene-stealing appearances as the Western Union worker who gives Marty McFly the 70-year-old letter from Doc Brown in "Back to the Future Part II" and the heckler Donald in "Happy Gilmore."

He was also a regular on TV through the decades, with roles in "Married… with Children," "Freaks and Geeks," and "The King of Queens."

Flaherty died on April 1 following a brief illness.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Louis Gossett Jr. made his stage debut at 17. After building his craft onstage through the 1960s, Gossett Jr. made the jump to screen and in 1977 was cast in the acclaimed miniseries "Roots" opposite the likes of Ben Vereen, LeVar Burton, and John Amos. He went on to win an Emmy for his performance as Fiddler.

He was nominated for seven more Emmys after that, most recently in 2020 for playing William Reeves in the HBO limited series "Watchmen."

He made history in 1983 when he won an Oscar for best supporting actor for his portrayal of the strict drill instructor Emil Foley in "An Officer and a Gentleman." It would mark the first time a Black actor won the prize in that category.

Gossett Jr. went on to star in hit movies and TV shows like "The Principal," "Toy Soldiers," "Iron Eagle," and "Boardwalk Empire."

Gossett Jr. died on March 29. No cause was given.

The legendary director was best known for his eclectic filmography that included the drama "In the Heat of the Night," the musical "Fiddler of the Roof," and the beloved comedy "Moonstruck," all of which garnered him best director nominations at the Oscars.

The Canadian filmmaker's specialty was getting top-notch performances out of A-list actors like Steve McQueen ("The Thomas Crown Affair") and Denzel Washington ("The Hurricane").

It often led to Oscar glory for his movies and their stars. Twelve actors received nominations over his 40-year career, with five of his movies earning best picture noms.

Jewison died on January 20. No cause of death was given.

The English actor starred in over 60 films and 30 plays, and is known best for playing Mrs. Banks in the beloved 1964 Disney movie "Mary Poppins."

Legend has it that Johns originally thought she landed the role of Poppins. To let her down easy, Walt Disney made sure that she got to sing a big musical number in the movie. It led to the famous "Sister Suffragette" sequence.

In 1973, Johns' breathy voice caught the attention of legendary composer Stephen Sondheim, who cast her in the original Broadway production of "A Little Night Music." Sondheim wrote "Send in the Clowns," the song she performs, with her in mind. Johns would earn a Tony Award for her performance.

She was also nominated for an Oscar for her work in "The Sundowners" (1960).

Johns died on January 4. No cause of death was given.

Keith became prominent in the 1990s thanks to his hit single "Should've Been a Cowboy."

It would make him one of the decade's top draws in country music.

Keith released 19 studio albums, two Christmas albums, and dozens of songs that topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts in his career.

Keith died on February 5 following a bout with stomach cancer.

In an era in the 1970s where stand-up comedy could be a path to superstardom, Richard Lewis was one of the biggest acts.

Often dressed in black and holding his hand up to his temple, his self-deprecating and neurotic style made him a constant visitor to Johnny Carson's "The Tonight Show."

By the 1980s, he hit it big on TV, starring opposite Jamie Lee Curtis on the series "Anything but Love," which ran for four seasons.

His movie credits include the Mel Brooks comedy "Robin Hood: Men in Tights," "Leaving Las Vegas," and John Candy's final role before his death, 1994's "Wagons East." Lewis has said Candy's death was one of the things that finally got him sober.

Lewis introduced himself to a new generation when Larry David's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" premiered on HBO in 2000. For 11 seasons, Lewis played a fictional version of himself as one of David's friends. Though he didn't return as a series regular for the series' final season, season 12, he popped up in a cameo in an episode that aired on February 18.

Back in April, Lewis revealed via a video on X, formerly known as Twitter, that he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and would be retiring from stand-up comedy after undergoing four surgeries.

Lewis died on February 27 of a heart attack in his Los Angeles home.

Regarded as one of the greatest baseball players who ever lived, Willie Mays was astounding to watch.

He could hit and catch, had speed, and pulled off amazing feats that are still remarkable to this day.

One of his most memorable plays happened in Game 1 of the 1954 World Series, which is simply known as "The Catch."

Mays' New York Giants were facing the Cleveland Indians at the Polo Grounds in New York. With the score tied 2-2 in the eighth inning and runners on base, Indians player Vic Wertz hit a towering 420-foot blast to dead center that in today's baseball would be deep in the seats for a homerun. But due to the Polo Grounds' massive outfield, it was in play, and Mays used practically all of it to track down the ball on the run with an incredible over-the-shoulder catch and then threw it into the infield quickly so no runner could score. The Giants went on to win the game in extra innings 5-2, and would go on to win the World Series. Many still regard Mays' catch as one of the greatest moments in baseball history.

Mays would go on to play 21 seasons with the Giants before being traded to the New York Mets for the 1972-73 season, which would be his last. He finished his career with 3,293 hits and 660 home runs.

He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1979.

Mays died on June 18, no cause was given.

A 1980s icon, Morgan found instant stardom in her film debut playing the stunning Lacey opposite Chevy Chase in the classic 1980 comedy "Caddyshack."

Two years later, she found herself in another iconic work, Disney's "Tron." As Dr. Lora Baines in the real world and Yori, who helps Jeff Bridges after he's sucked into the game world, Morgan once again showed she can shine opposite Hollywood's biggest leading men.

Though Morgan worked steadily the rest of her career, including a multi-episode run on the soap opera "Falcon Crest," she'll be forever known for her performances in two of the biggest movies of the '80s.

Morgan's death was first reported on January 6, though she died on December 30, 2023. No cause of death was given.

The face of "CBS Sunday Morning" for over two decades, Osgood became a fixture in Americans' homes at the end of every weekend thanks to his wit, calming demeanor, and that bow tie.

Osgood had been at CBS since the early 1970s, first as a reporter, then the anchor of the "CBS Sunday Night News" from 1981 to 1987. From 1987 to 1992, he was often on "CBS This Morning."

In 1994, he became the face of "Sunday Morning," replacing Charles Kuralt. He would go on to earn two Daytime Emmys and a Peabody for his work on the show. He ended his run 2016, passing the reins to Jane Pauley.

Osgood died on January 23 after suffering from dementia.

Perdomo was a rising star in Hollywood, having starred in Netflix's reboot "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" and "The Boys" spinoff "Gen V."

The British-American actor died on March 30 as a result of a motorcycle accident, his publicist confirmed.

Perry, a professional surfer, appeared on screen in 2002's "Blue Crush" and 2011's "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides."

Perry died on June 23 after being attacked by a shark while surfing off the island of Oahu in Hawaii, according to the Associated Press. He was brought to shore by paramedics and pronounced dead at the scene.

Rivera was a Broadway legend who originated some of the stage's most memorable characters, including Anita in "West Side Story," Velma Kelly in "Chicago," and Rose in "Bye Bye Birdie." She would go on to be nominated for 10 Tony Awards and win twice.

With Broadway credits spanning seven decades, Rivera's singing and dancing shaped generations of performers.

Rivera died on January 30 following a brief illness.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama's mother, Marian Robinson, was often described as the matriarch of the White House during the Obama administration, but the Chicago-born daughter of seven never felt quite at home on Pennsylvania Avenue, according to her family.

"The trappings and glamour of the White House were never a great fit for Marian Robinson," a statement from former President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, and other family members said. "'Just show me how to work the washing machine and I'm good,' she'd say."

Robinson's death was announced on May 31.

A cause and place of death was not revealed.

O.J. Simpson had a life of high highs and low lows.

Finding fame initially on the football field, he became one of the greatest running backs ever to play in the NFL in the 1970s. He had an MVP season in 1973 when he set a single-season rushing record and was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1985 after his retirement.

He was set to live out his days as a hero and grow even more famous thanks to endorsements, movie roles, and broadcasting.

But all of that changed in June of 1994 after his ex-wife Nicole and her friend Ron Goldman were found stabbed to death outside her condo. Days later, Simpson, who was a person of interest in the murders, led Los Angeles police on a slow-speed chase in his Ford Bronco, finally giving up when he got back to his home.

Simpson's televised trial for the deaths of Nicole and Goldman a year later became one of the biggest spectacles in modern-day American history.

Simpson was acquitted of the murders, was found guilty in civil court in 1997.

The story of Simpson's incredible rise and fall still fascinates people to this day. The 2016 ESPN docuseries "O.J.: Made in America" won an Oscar and Emmy, and Ryan Murphy's 2016 scripted series "The People vs. O.J.: American Crime Story" won eight Emmy Awards and two Golden Globes.

Simpson died on April 10. He had been diagnosed with cancer, his family said.

Soul found instant fame in the mid-1970s playing Detective Kenneth "Hutch" Hutchinson, one half of the hip crime solvers in "Starsky & Hutch."

Before hitting it big on the show, Soul was a folk singer through the 1960s, opening for the likes of Frank Zappa and The Byrds. At one time he even sang while his face was covered with a mask, calling himself "The Covered Man."

After "Starsky & Hutch," Soul went back to music and scored the No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Don't Give Up on Us."

Soul also made appearances on shows like "Star Trek," "Gunsmoke," the Clint Eastwood movie "Magnum Force," and a miniseries adaptation of the Stephen King novel, "Salem's Lot."

Soul died on January 4. No cause of death was given.

In 2004, an unknown documentary filmmaker arrived in Park City, Utah, for the Sundance Film Festival. Overnight, his life was changed — because he made a movie about eating McDonald's.

If there's one thing Morgan Spurlock knew how to do, it was get people's attention. With a big personality and an unusual idea, Spurlock changed the way we look at fast food when he made "Super Size Me," a documentary in which he ate nothing but McDonald's for a full month, to stomach-churning effect.

The documentary earned an Oscar nomination and became a box-office sensation. Weeks after its release in theaters, McDonald's discontinued its supersize portions.

Spurlock used that success to become one of the stars in the documentary medium, which was growing in popularity in the early 2000s. He would go on to direct and produce dozens of documentaries for the big screen and TV, focused on everything from Osama bin Laden to One Direction.

His legacy would be tarnished in late 2017, at the height of the #MeToo movement, when Spurlock confessed to multiple acts of sexual misconduct in his past.

Spurlock died on May 23 due to complications related to cancer.

Donald Sutherland had the incredible talent to be the life of the party in one performance or a wallflower in the next. Need a dark and disturbing presence for a role? He's your guy. Or he could do a wise-cracking know-it-all character.

What we're trying to say is whatever the role, Sutherland could pull it off. And he did it so well that he delivered some of the most memorable roles ever put on screen over the last six decades.

Playing a Nazi-killing grunt in "The Dirty Dozen" (1967), creating one of the greatest screen duos ever opposite Elliott Gould in "M*A*S*H" (1970), acting as a laid-back professor in "Animal House" (1978), delivering one of the best surprise endings ever in a remake of "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" (1978) — he could do it all. He was both the man who knew the truth behind the Kennedy assassination in "JFK" (1991) and the villain in the "Hunger Games" franchise (2013-2015).

He was a fixture in our lives over generations.

Sutherland died on June 20 in Miami following a "long illness."

Wactor was best known for his role as Brando Corbin on the soap "General Hospital." He appeared in more than 160 episodes during his two seasons on the series before leaving in 2022.

His résumé included guest roles on "Westworld," "The OA," "Station 19," "Siberia," "Agent X," "Vantastic," "Animal Kingdom," "Hollywood Girl," "Training Day," "Criminal Minds," "Struggling Servers," "Age Appropriate," "NCIS," "The Passenger" and "Barbee Rehab."

He also starred in the 2016 Mario Van Peebles-directed movie "USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage" alongside Nicolas Cage, Tom Sizemore, and Thomas Jane.

His family confirmed that Wactor was shot and killed on May 25 in Los Angeles during a robbery.

You may not know the name, but you definitely know this face.

Character actor M. Emmet Walsh showed up in more than 150 movies over his career, many of which have gone on to become classics: "Blade Runner," "Blood Simple," "Slap Shot," "Fletch," "The Jerk," "Back to School," "My Best Friend's Wedding," and "Knives Out."

He also has appeared in many popular TV shows over the decades, including "Home Improvement," "The X-Files," and "Frasier."

Walsh died on March 19. No cause was given.

Thanks to his bravado and astounding physique, Weathers found fame when he was cast as heavyweight champion Apollo Creed in 1976's "Rocky."

The following years and decades brought more memorable roles, whether he was sizing up biceps with Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1987's "Predator," or trying to teach Adam Sandler how to play golf in 1996's "Happy Gilmore."

Most recently, he played Greef Karga in the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian." Along with appearing in front of the camera, he also showcased his talents behind it, directing multiple episodes.

You can give several examples to show just how great a basketball player Jerry West was. He won an NBA title, an Olympic gold medal, and is the only player on the losing team of an NBA Finals to be named MVP.

But there's one that overshadows all of these accomplishments: he was the logo.

That's right. The actual NBA logo is a silhouette of Jerry West dribbling a basketball.

Known for his tenacious play and ability to score in the clutch, West was one of the stars in the NBA before its enormous popularity in the 1970s, when players like Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, and later, Michael Jordan, became household names.

After his retirement, West became an executive of the Los Angeles Lakers and was instrumental in the "Showtime" Lakers' championship dynasty through the 1980s. He made the key signings to get Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant to the Lakers, creating another dynasty in the early 2000s.

West died on June 12. No cause was given.

I'm fortunate enough to live in the historic and vibrant neighborhood of Plateau Mont-Royal.

My large windows look out onto a busy intersection, so I'll typically spend a weekend morning admiring the trees and passersby from my couch.

Depending on the weekend, I usually either make breakfast at home with my partner or go out to one of Montreal's countless brunch restaurants. But today, I'm meeting a friend for a croissant in my favorite nearby park

I head over to Saint Louis Square, a small but beloved urban square and park filled with trees, ample seating, and a Parisian-looking fountain.

There are many parks across the city, but this is one of the cutest and most European-feeling, so I'm glad I live nearby.

The surrounding streets are lined with colorful Victorian houses. Nestled at one end of the park is a small café that sells pastries, ice cream, and beverages throughout the summer.

As the croissants melt in our mouths, my friend swears it's one of the best she's ever had.

Eating a fresh, gooey croissant in Montreal is as common as seeing an orange construction cone — one of the less glamorous things we're known for is lots of road construction.

After we eat, two of my other nearby friends come to meet us. One walked over with a dog she was watching for a friend, and the other took a public bike.

Montreal is one of the most bike-friendly cities in North America. Many of its streets are adorned with bike lanes and Bixi stations (the public bike-sharing service) are affordable and widespread.

Since St. Denis Street was closed off to cars for the weekend for a comic arts festival, we took the opportunity to wander around.

There was plenty of art to look at and all sorts of other goodies on display.

Montreal is beloved for its many street festivals. Walking through our first of the season finally made it feel like summer had arrived.

Les Co'Pains d'abord is a boulangerie (bakery) in the neighborhood that serves fresh baguettes and croissants alongside delicious coffee.

The café has become one of my partner's go-to spots for a latte when he's in my neighborhood, so he grabs one before meeting up with us.

This area is filled with stores that are mostly independent and local, so finding unique, handmade goods is easy. It's a great place to shop if you're looking to support small businesses and find something one-of-a-kind.

My friend buys a handmade cup from a pottery shop with a booth in front of its storefront.

Paperole sells books, accessories, and art made by local Montreal creators.

Since discovering this store, I no longer buy cards at the pharmacy or gifts at major chains. Instead, I try to support local artists — which means my presents have gotten much cuter.

But while we wander the store, all I can think about is how hungry I am.

Nearby, Teochew Foodie is selling dumplings at an outdoor booth. I buy four fried wontons for 4 Canadian dollars.

The dumplings are fresh and delicious, and I munch on them while we walk.

Although food prices are rising across Canada and the United States, Montreal is one of the last major cities where you can still enjoy yourself for a pretty affordable price.

For lunch, we all share focaccia with spicy capicola, burrata, figs, and honey from a popular restaurant called La Panzeria.

Eating Asian- and Italian-inspired dishes just moments apart is common in Montreal — the city's food scene is one of the most diverse and vibrant in the country.

But we're particularly famous for our French and Quebecois food (you may have heard of poutine).

Duluth Street is pedestrianized (closed to cars) for the entire summer. Like many surrounding streets, it's packed with restaurants and independent shops.

We wander around a bookshop, admiring the colorful buildings, and briefly browse a garage sale before parting ways with my friends for the day.

Montreal's metro system is expansive and user-friendly. As a bonus, many of its stations feature public art.

If you live downtown like I do, I think it's the easiest way to get around.

I haven't had a vegetable all day (I usually eat lots, I swear), so we order salads from Mandy's, a fast-casual salad chain.

We end our night with "Modern Family" and a New York Times crossword while chatting about how lucky we feel to live in such a lively and beautiful city.

Being a mom is not for the weak, as shown by "Desperate Housewives," which aired on ABC from 2004 to 2012 for eight seasons.

Beyond the picture-perfect facade of a suburban neighborhood are four women whose realities are far from perfect: Susan is navigating life post-divorce and the challenges of raising a teenage daughter; Lynette is overwhelmed by the chaos of her four children; Bree embodies the neighborhood's perfectionism … despite being completely dysfunctional; and former model Gabrielle is married to Carlos, who wants it all in life. Their lives are narrated by their neighbor, the late Mary Alice.

During a 2004 interview with The New York Times, series creator Marc Cherry said the show was inspired by the case of Andrea Yates, who was found guilty in 2002 of drowning her five children. Cherry recalled how when he watched the trial with his mother, he was appalled by the crime and surprised by his mother's response. She said she understood the struggle and desperation of a housewife, and he realized how hard it can get for mothers. That experience played a pivotal role in forming "Desperate Housewives."

"This show is actually a love letter to all the women out there who have issues and are trying their best to be stay-at-home moms," Cherry said.

The show was an immediate hit upon its release, averaging 23.7 million viewers throughout the first season, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

"Desperate Housewives" is now available on Hulu.

If you're looking for a doctor who's sugar, spice, and everything nice … well, you've come to the wrong place.

"House," which aired on Fox for eight seasons until 2012, shares the story of a crotchety genius, Dr. Gregory House, who works at the fictional Princeton Plainsboro Teaching Hospital in New Jersey and solves medical mysteries.

He plays mind games with his coworkers, but despite his bluntness and antisocial behavior, he is well respected for his instincts and unique perspective.

"House" gained momentum during its first season to become a fan favorite: After premiering to 7 million viewers, its series-one finale in May 2005 was watched by 19 million, Forbes reported. At one point, it was even the most-watched series in the world — in 2008, it drew 81.8 million viewers across 66 countries, Entertainment Weekly reported.

The show won numerous awards including five Primetime Emmys, two Golden Globes, nine People's Choice Awards, and a Peabody Award.

It is available for streaming on Hulu.

Even in 2004, the producers of "The L Word" were making strides to ensure that all communities — in this case, a group of lesbian and bisexual women — were seen and heard on TV.

The characters in "The L Word," which aired on Showtime, were on various romantic journeys, from serious relationships to casual encounters and devastating breakups. Storylines touched on contemplating starting families, exploring sexual identity, battling hidden desires, and embracing their authentic selves.

The cast was heavily female, with Jennifer Beals, Kate French, Leisha Hailey, Pam Grier, and Laurel Holloman starring. While considered groundbreaking at the time by many, it has since received criticism from LGBTQ+ viewers as a "depiction" of their community.

"The original 'L Word' was a wealthy, white fantasy about gay life in L.A. It reflected and reinforced some of the worst prejudices within our community," wrote Joy Ellison of Columbus Monthly in 2019.

In 2019, the show got a reboot, "The L Word: Generation Q," which sought to include more diverse voices, including more thoughtful trans narratives.

"The L Word" can be found on Paramount+.

Flashback to the best four years of your life: You're away from home and living on your own. Now imagine living in a co-ed house and being filmed making those memories.

"College Hill" was a reality TV series that documented eight students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as they tried to balance studying and socializing, all while living together. The first season was set at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

The BET show, which aired for six seasons from 2004 to 2009, is credited as the first Black reality TV show.

"When you cast a reality show right, you don't have to script it. We never ever scripted 'College Hill.' Since reality shows have evolved, I can tell what's scripted. We were so old school and intricately involved in the casting process that the stories unfolded because of the characters that we put into the house," said show creator and executive producer Tracey Edmonds in a 2019 interview with Blavity.

In 2022, it got a reboot with a celebrity twist, featuring stars such as Stacey Dash, Ray J, Amber Rose, and NeNe Leakes. A new season featuring Karlous Miller, Tamar Braxton, and Saucy Santana has just kicked off.

But like the original, the reboot faces one big question from HBCU alumni: Is all press good press? The reality show spotlighted drama and partying at HBCUs — rather than academics — which some viewers believe led to its original downfall, per Collider.

"College Hill" and "College Hill: Celebrity Edition" are available for streaming on BET+ and Amazon Video.

Can you believe it's been 20 years since this OG crew of friends stole viewers' hearts?

In "Entourage," film star Vince Chase, portrayed by Adrian Grenier, has the support of his group of friends from Queens, New York, after they all move to Los Angeles.

"Entourage" was released to moderate success — Forbes called it "comfort food" — and it ran for eight seasons on HBO, ending in 2011. In 2015, a film, also called "Entourage," was released, earning $49.3 million at the box office, per Box Office Mojo.

"Its soft film-industry satire, glossy hedonism and strong chemistry among the cast made it an enjoyable, if unchallenging, show to watch," said Benjamin Lee of The Guardian.

The series can be streamed on Hulu.

Calling all fashionistas and the creatively inclined!

It's hard to believe it's been two decades since amateur fashion stylists and designers first battled it out to create the best clothes while juggling thematic, material, and time constraints.

The show has since lasted for 20 seasons.

Its early success could be largely attributed to big-name judges Heidi Klum, Michael Kors, Nina Garcia, and mentor Tim Gunn, fashion chair at Parsons The New School for Design.

While it's unclear what the future holds for the show, there's no denying its success over the past two decades. Beyond its record-breaking viewership numbers for Bravo, "Project Runway" has launched many professional designers' careers, including Christian Siriano and Leanne Marshall. There are also at least 13 spinoffs including series aired in other countries.

However, "Project Runway" is also no stranger to criticism.

"The contestants are good, but the show never regained the sense of unbridled creative ambition that it had in the early years," Vulture's Jason P. Frank wrote in 2023.

"Project Runway" is available for streaming on Amazon Video and Peacock.

This one was short-lived but memorable for a certain generation.

"Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide," commonly called "Ned's Declassified," only lasted for three seasons, from 2004 to 2007.

It shared the adventures of three preteens — Ned Bigby, and his best friends Jennifer "Moze" Mosely and Simon "Cookie" Nelson-Cook — navigating middle school and puberty. The crew tackled any teen problem you can think of and how to survive it all — every episode is a topic in the titular "survival guide," from popularity and grades to school sports and romance.

""Ned's" is built like a cartoon, all speed and exaggeration and sudden stops and starts — there is more physical comedy here than perhaps anywhere else on television," said Robert Lloyd of the Los Angeles Times in 2007.

The tweenage guide to success is available on Paramount+.

"You calling me a liar?"

"I ain't calling you a truther!"

These are among the most memorable lines from the hit Nickelodeon series "Drake & Josh," which was beloved for its ridiculous jokes and hijinks.

The show, a teen sitcom created by Dan Schneider, depicted the conflicts of teenage stepbrothers Drake Parker, portrayed by Drake Bell, and Josh Nichols, portrayed by Josh Peck. Miranda Cosgrove plays Drake's mischievous little sister.

"In all of the show's campiness, there are also on-point, hilarious jokes and heartfelt moments. The cheesiness factor, while balanced with these other elements of the show, is also a staple that kept fans coming back for more," said Taylor Ferber for Bustle.

Over four seasons from 2004 to 2007, as well as two movies, they won over most Nickelodeon fans in what was deemed a ratings success — their Christmas movie was the "most-watched live-action television movie with kids 2-11 and total viewers in Nickelodeon's history," per a 2008 WebWire press release.

However, the show has been viewed with fresh eyes following the release of Investigation Discovery's 2024 docuseries "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV," which revealed allegations of abuse at Nickelodeon and the reportedly toxic work environment under Schneider. In the docuseries, "Drake & Josh" star Drake Bell publicly revealed he'd been sexually abused by a Nickelodeon acting coach.

"Drake & Josh" is available for streaming on Paramount+.