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Chris Morgan

Chris Morgan is a Detroit-based culture writer who has somehow managed to justify getting his BA in Film Studies. He has written about sports and entertainment across various internet platforms for years and is also the author of three books about '90s television.

EXPERTISE:

Movies, TV, Sitcoms, Indie Music, 90's Culture, Classic Films, NFL, NBA, NHL, Soccer

NBA stars on new teams for the 2018-19 season

Well, that was an eventful NBA offseason. In case you weren’t paying attention, quite a few notable names changed teams. So what stars will be suiting up in new uniforms for the 2018-19 NBA season?

Hologram tours we want to see

Roy Orbison is going on tour. That may be surprising, given that he died in 1988. So how is this possible? Through the power of holograms. Yes, a hologram version of the iconic “Pretty Woman” singer is going to be touring the United States, after having an unexpectedly successful tour in Europe.

10 NBA teams that could upset the Warriors (maybe)

A lot of basketball fans are ready to write off the 2018-19 season already. The Golden State Warriors are a juggernaut. They have won three of the last four NBA titles, and they just added DeMarcus Cousins.

Back to school: Our 25 favorite class comedies

Everyone has high school memories -- good or bad. Schools have been the focal points of many a movie and TV show over the years. Some of them are serious, but the hallowed halls of academia often play host to comedies.

You probably forgot that these 21 stars had talk shows

Many names come to mind when you think of talk shows, both the late-night and daytime variety. Johnny Carson. David Letterman. Ellen DeGeneres. The list goes on.

The nine schools that could still win the National Championship

Every year, more than 100 FBS college teams take the field, but most of them will never sniff the national championship. Eastern Michigan, for example, is just dreaming of a bowl game, not of making the playoffs.

The 25 greatest grunge albums from the '90s

When Nirvana released its album "In Utero" it didn’t capture the zeitgeist like "Nevermind" did, but it still made a huge impact on the music landscape of the '90s.

The 50 best helmets in college football

Other than perhaps a baseball cap, there is nothing more iconic in sports than a football helmet. This is especially true when it comes to college football.

The 50 best uniforms in college football

Football is an oft-violent game, but it can be quite pleasing to the eye as well. We speak, of course, of the uniforms. While the primary purpose of uniforms is to make it easier for everybody to identify who is on what team, they can also look awesome.

35 of the best cameos and recurring roles on 'Friends'

“Friends” turned the sextet at the center of the show into some of the biggest stars in television. However, it also lured in many big names, or soon-to-be big names, for smaller roles.

Working hard for the money: Movies for Labor Day

Labor Day is a celebration of the working man and woman and also often a respite for them. Folks who work hard for their money, or who fight for their rights on the job, have often been depicted on the big screen over the years.

Athletes who are loved by non-sports fans

If you aren’t a sports fan, a name like, say, Festus Ezeli may not mean much to you. Some athletes are only known by people who are deeply into sports.

NFL players who deserve more respect around the league

There are some NFL players who are beloved by their home crowds but  don’t necessarily get the same amount of love around the league. Sure,  nobody will

Famous lefties in sports

Lefties are a rare breed. The general consensus is that a mere 10 percent of the population are southpaws. However, in sports, that can be an advantage.

'Teen Titans Go!': 20 episodes to watch before 'Teen Titans Go! To the Movies'

Are you feeling superhero movie fatigue? It’s alright if you are. We’ve seen a ton of them over the last few years. However, even if you feel like you can’t stomach one more superhero flick, don’t overlook "Teen Titans Go!

TV events that caught the public imagination

Here are some of the most famous TV events through the years that have grabbed — or still grab — the public’s imagination.

Looking back at the history of 'Madden' cover athletes

No video game cover creates more conversation every year than “Madden.” In the past, there has been speculation on which player would appear on the cover, voting to decide who gets the glory and then talk about the so-called “Madden Curse.” So who are the lucky (or unlucky, if you are a curse believer) football stars who have graced the cover?

Drama is competitive, comedy is wide open: The 2018 Emmy nominations

The nominees for the 70th annual Emmy awards were unveiled Thursday morning, kicking off the annual derby to predict who will go home winners on Sept. 17.

The Rock's action films, ranked

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has become such a successful movie star that his time as a professional wrestler feels like a distant memory. So much so that sometimes people drop “The Rock” and just call him plain old Dwayne Johnson.

Music at the movies: Musical artists on the silver screen

Every actor wants to be a musician, and every musician wants to be an actor. Somebody said that at some point. For every time a guy like Bruce Willis busts out the harmonica and produces an album, a musician acts in a film.

Ranking the final eight World Cup 2018 teams

And then there were eight. We’ve reached the quarterfinals of the 2018 World Cup. One of these eight teams is going to take home arguably the most prestigious title in sports.

25 stars who walked away from the limelight

Even the biggest stars occasionally feel the need to step away from the Hollywood lifestyle. Here are 25 who disappeared from the limelight.

World Cup knockout stage power rankings

We're through the group stage of the 2018 World Cup. It's been quite the tournament thus far, unless you are a Germany fan, of course. However, now things are taken to another level.

20 movies that kicked off surprise film franchises

When "The Purge" was released in 2013, it seemed like a cheap horror movie with a semi-interesting and fresh premise: one day a year where all crime is legal.

Key moments from the Leno-Letterman-Carson late-night triangle

Late-night television isn't what it used to be in terms of popularity. Back in the day, though, late-night TV hosts were among the biggest stars in the world.