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Acacia Deadrick

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Acacia Deadrick is a South Dakota-based writer who has written for sites such as Nicki Swift, The List, and Glam. She loves music and all things pop culture, and she can be found watching TV, completing a crossword puzzle, or reading in her spare time. 

EXPERTISE:

TV comedies, pop music, reality TV

Big Apple of my eye: The best rom-coms set in NYC

If you write a romantic comedy, you might as well set it in New York City. Take some inspiration from these fantastic options. 

20 blockbuster films you may not know were inspired by real-life events

Real life makes for great movies, and these 20 blockbuster films exemplify that. 

20 TV shows you may not know were inspired by real-life events

Why write something original when real life is so dramatic? These 20 television shows weren't works of total fiction but were inspired by real-life events. 

20 underrated karaoke songs

If you've exhausted all your go-to karaoke songs, fear not. Hundreds out there are criminally under-sung. 

Dress to impress: 20 female TV characters known for their incredible style

Not all fashion icons are real people. These 20 TV characters are just as known for their stunning style as their plot lines. 

You look familiar: Sitcom stars who guest starred on other sitcoms

If you love a sitcom actor, chances are showrunners do, too, and they just might make a guest appearance on another sitcom … if they haven’t already. 

20 TV series whose finales infamously left audiences hanging

Most of us crave resolution from our television show finales, but that isn’t always the case. These 20 shows ended on major cliffhangers.  

20 non-Disney animated films that deserve a live-action adaptation

Live-action remakes seem to be reserved for Disney, but tons of other production companies need to join the trend. 

20 animated films meant for kids but appeal more to adults

We typically think of animated films as a genre for children, but plenty are just as beloved by adults.  

20 underappreciated rom-coms that are worth discovering

We loved When Harry Met Sally… and Sleepless in Seattle as much as the next person, but loads of rom-coms aren’t talked about nearly enough. Here are 20 of them. 

Disney classics that would be absolutely terrifying in live-action

Disney is seemingly in the habit of making its entire animated catalog into live-action films, but several need to stay in the vault as animated classics. 

20 TV shows that wrote actor's deaths into the scripts

When an actor dies amid filming a television show, the showrunners must decide their character's fate. Some are replaced, and sometimes productions end entirely. Others are killed off, like these 20 characters. 

Megastars who have yet to perform the Super Bowl Halftime Show

Most artists consider performing the Super Bowl Halftime Show the honor of a lifetime. It's an achievement only few reach, and these stars have surprisingly yet to provide the entertainment. 

We still think about these 20 celebrity houses featured on 'Cribs'

Cribs was the ultimate peek into celebrities' houses, and there are some houses we still think about to this day. 

12 movies that had controversial press tours

Not every press tour is as fun as Barbie. Some are rife with controversy, often proving that not all press is good press. 

The 20 best teen shows of all time

Teen shows are something to behold, and these are the best ones to have ever graced our screens. 

We want to live inside these movie sets

Some movie sets are too visually stunning for words. What we can say is that we want to live inside these movies. 

As good as it gets: 20 iconic films that should never get a remake

We’re not categorically opposed to remakes. There are several that have been done quite well. But loads of cinematic masterpieces need to be left just as they are. Check out 20 examples below.

21 celebs who have never tied the knot

As it turns out, not every celebrity has been married multiple times. There are several who have never even gotten married once. And most of them are pretty pleased with their decision. 

These family members made cameos on their relatives’ TV shows

We all know the entertainment industry is rife with nepotism. Here are some of the best TV cameo appearances from cast members' relatives. 

We want to live inside these 20 TV sets

Most television sets serve their purpose as the backdrop for scenes and nothing more. But some television sets are pure magic — good enough to make us wish we lived inside them. 

The 20 greatest improvised lines in TV history

Writers deserve far more credit than they’re given for the innumerable golden television moments they’ve given us, but actors are sometimes responsible for coming up with those great lines. These are the best improvised lines in TV history. 

Singing show contestants who didn't win but still found success

Even if you win a singing competition, making a living as a musician isn't easy. But some of our best singers have proven that you don’t need to win to become a star. These singing competition contestants didn't win but still had successful careers.

'27 Club' members you might not have heard of

We all know about famous members of the "27 Club" like Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Janis Joplin, and Amy Winehouse, but there’s a slew of them that aren’t as widely recognized. 

Songs of the summer you probably forgot about

Nothing like a good song can take you back to a moment in time. These tracks were the hits of summer in the years they came out, but you might not have heard them since.