Lauren Novak

I have been writing about pop culture and nostalgia for over a decade and have been with ReMIND Magazine’s website since its inception, with a focus on classic television, movies and music. I may have grown up in the ’90s, but I have a genuine love for each decade and its pop culture. Growing up, my pals were Scooby-Doo and the gang, Doug, and even Beetlejuice. I loved to play with Barbies, Polly Pockets and there wasn’t a memory game that I couldn’t ace. These days, writing about nostalgia brought me a love for icons such as Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton and Betty White. I currently live in Michigan with my husband and our beloved dogs.

MARRIED...WITH CHILDREN, Katey Sagal, Ed O'Neill, 1987-1997.

Why Fox Banned This ‘Married… With Children’ Episode for More Than a Decade

It a lost episode until the 2000s.

The Misfits Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, 1961

Did Marilyn Monroe Cause Clark Gable’s Death?

A look at ‘The Misfits,’ Monroe and Gable’s last film.

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 02: Richard Simmons attends the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation's 24th Annual

What Happened to Richard Simmons’ $5.8 Million Estate?

The home has been reintroduced to the market in a new way.

Richard Simmons of THE RICHARD SIMMONS SHOW, 1981.

How Did Richard Simmons Die? New ABC Special Revisits His Final Days

A new special by ABC News explores his final days.

SILK STALKINGS, Mitzi Kapture, Rob Estes, 1991-1999

Whatever Happened To the Main Cast of ‘Silk Stalkings’?

Find out what the main cast has been up to in recent years.

MARCUS WELBY M.D., James Brolin, Robert Young, 1969-76.

Who’s Still Alive From ‘Marcus Welby, M.D.’?

Many of the stars are still working in TV.

MURPHY BROWN, Candice Bergen, (1988), 1988–2018.

Candice Bergin’s Romantic History: Donald Trump, Odd Charles Manson Link & More

She sadly lost two of her husbands.

SHORT CIRCUIT, Ally Sheedy with Number 5, 1986

Whatever Happened to the Cast of ‘Short Circuit’?

The movie came out 40 years ago!

Kansas, l-r: Rich Williams, David Ragsdale, Billy Greer, Steve Walsh, Phil Ehart, Greg Robert, ca. 1980s

Whatever Happened to the Band Kansas? The Rockers Are Still Going Strong Thanks to ‘Supernatural’

They are best known for their songs in the ’70s, but they’ve kept rocking!

WEBSTER, Emmanuel Lewis, September, 1983.

Whatever Happened to Emmanuel Lewis From ‘Webster’?

He is living a much quieter life in his 50s.

NIRVANA, Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, Dave Grohl, circa 1990s. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY

’90s Music Lyrics Everyone Gets Wrong

The Mandela Effect is in full force with these tunes.

Saved By The Bell cast Collage

Who’s Still Alive From ‘Saved By The Bell’?

Sadly, one of the stars has passed away from cancer.

Top Gun Tom Cruise, 1986

Forty Years Since ‘Top Gun’: Where Are the Pilots Today?

Let’s check in with the cast and find out what they’re doing after ‘Top Gun.’

WEST SIDE STORY. Richard Beymer & Natalie Wood, 1961

Who’s Still Alive From 1961’s ‘West Side Story’?

Many of the stars went on to become legendary performers.

11 Most Rewatchable Movies of 1986

11 Most Rewatchable Movies of 1986

Did your favorite films make the cut?

JAWS, Robert Shaw, Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, 1975

Massive ‘Jaws’ Reunion Set for The Hollywood Show This May

A once in a lifetime opportunity for film fans.

THE WHITE LOTUS, from left: Jolene Purdy, Murray Bartlett, 'Arrivals', (Season 1, ep. 101, aired July 11, 2021).

What to Watch if You Miss ‘The White Lotus’

These nostalgic shows can fill the void until Season 4 comes out.

UNSPECIFIED - CIRCA 1970: Photo of David Allan Coe

David Allan Coe, One of the Last True Outlaws, Dies at 86

He was a controversial figure in the country music world.

Svengoolie with rubber chicken in coffing

Svengoolie’s May 2026 Schedule: Full Lineup of Classic Horror Movies on MeTV

This month offers a great mix of horror from different genres and decades.

Retro styled fashionable woman in sport jacket and jeans with vintage cassette player on red background. Fashion back to 80s - 90s new trend concept

7 Classic Items That Every Teen Had in Their Bedrooms in the 1980s

If you were a teen in the ’80s, you probably had these too…

BYE BYE BIRDIE, Ann-Margret, 1963

Ann-Margret’s Real-Life Love Stories — From Elvis to Her 54-Year Marriage

Find out what she’s been up to recently too.

DRAGNET, Jack Webb, Harry Morgan, 1967-70

Who’s Still Alive From ‘Dragnet’?

Only a few of the minor stars are still with us, with one just turning 100!

PERRY MASON, Raymond Burr, 1957-66

Whatever Happened To the Cast of the Original ‘Perry Mason’?

Sadly, none of the main stars are still alive.

Actress Marilyn Monroe poses for a portrait laying on the grass in 1954 in Palm Springs, California

Why Did Marilyn Monroe Never Have Kids?

The actress had her fair share of troubles.

ONE DAY AT A TIME, Shelley Fabares, Valerie Bertinelli, Boyd Gaines, Bonnie Franklin, Pat Harrington Jr., Glenn Scarpelli, 1975-84

Who’s Still Alive From ‘One Day at a Time’?

Many of the main stars are still alive and working.

circa 1970: British experimental psychedelic rock group Traffic, with founder member, the young multi-instrumentalist Stevie Winwood, Chris Wood, Jim Capaldi and Dave Mason.

Whatever Happened to Steve Winwood of Traffic?

He recently paid tribute to his former Traffic bandmate who passed away.

MAUDE, Bea Arthur, 1972-78.

Who’s Still Alive From ‘Maude’?

‘Maude’ was one of the most radical shows of the ’70s.

Dave Mason and Michael Jackson Collage

How Did Dave Mason Get Michael Jackson to Sing on the Song “Save Me”?

The ex-Traffic member Mason teases his memoir with a special story.

MELROSE PLACE, (top) Doug Savant, Thomas Calabro, Marcia Cross, Jack Wagner, (bot) Kristin Davis, Andrew Shue, Heather Locklear, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Daphne Zuniga, Josie Bissett, Grant Show, Laura Leighton, Season 4, 1995-1996. 1992-1999.

‘Melrose Place’ Cast in 2026: Where Are They Now?

Sadly one of the cast members just passed away.

THE SWAN, Grace Kelly, 1956

How Grace Kelly Went From Hollywood to Royalty

It is hard to believe it has been 70 years since the wedding of a lifetime.