Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell and Wil Wheaton will gather at the Count Basie Center in Red Bank, N.J., on Dec. 5, 2025 for a 40th‑anniversary celebration of Stand By Me. The night features a full screening, live Q&A, heartfelt stories about River Phoenix and several VIP ticket options. Fans can relive the summer that changed everything while hearing fresh anecdotes from the original cast.
Marlon Wayans says NBC rejected John Witherspoon for The Wayans Bros., calling him "too ghetto" and pushing for a different father figure. The Wayans refused and took the show to The WB, where it ran for five seasons. Wayans shared the story on Keke Palmer’s podcast and Club Shay Shay, framing the rejection as a win for creative integrity.