What are some secrets and/or details in the entertainment industry that you were shocked to discover?

For example: I was just watching the video for I Kissed A Girl, and KESHA was in it. I never knew that!

the illuminati

Like the fact that American Idol, X-Factor and the Voice manipulate the voting? They even have a disclaimer at the end of the show that says they can adjust votes based on several factors, but never have to show justification for them?

Naked & Afraid is also staged. There is medical staff on hand that are there to help when something happens. Fluid IVs are given to the participants as are small amounts of food.

Payola

Dean Ambrose once accompanied The Undertaker to the ring as one of his druids. I know, I know, it is shocking.

just go read lsa

Jennifer Lopez appears in Janet's That's the Way Love Goes video. She's the one who yells at Janet at the beginning of the video. I never realized this until I read a Youtube comment.

That's not a secret.

Not really a secret but Rihanna paid herself for AGLM era and she paid for most of GGGB videos.

You mean where everyone's gay or a pedophile?

Can't say who, but a certain music mogul uses his singer/model girlfriend as "payment" for many of his entertainment deals!

or sleeping to get ahead or racist/self-hater.

That a lot of the tv channels, radio stations and magazines are owned by the same company.

Diddy came to mind.

Perched

Did Lil Wayne kiss some guy?