'Game of Thrones' fans are holding out hope for one beloved character to come back

Redeem now Warning: There are spoilers ahead for season six of "Game of Thrones," including speculation about future events. Even die-hard "Game of Thrones" fans were shocked on Sunday when Rickon Stark was handed over to Ramsay Bolton along with the head of his dead direwolf Shaggydog in the season's third episode, "Oathbreaker." The new Lord Umber presented Ramsay Bolton with Rickon Stark and the wildling Osha as a gift.

17 celebrities who say they've been pressured to lose weight in order to succeed in Hollywood

Updated Stars have spoken about the pressure they've felt to lose weight in the entertainment industry.  Sam Claflin said women have it worse, but men are put under a lot of pressure to lose weight, too.  "Glee" star Amber Riley said unrealistic body expectations make Hollywood "very hard" to be in. Jennifer Lawrence said she was once told to lose 15 pounds in two weeks. She said the experience made her feel "

31 photos that show how Ariel Winter's style has evolved over the years

Updated Ariel Winter has grown up on television, most notably during her ongoing role in "Modern Family."Since her early acting days, Winter's style has changed dramatically.The 20-year-old currently seems to favor form-fitting ensembles, dresses with thigh-high slits, sequins, and sleek casual looks.Take a look at her fashion transformation below. People often have a hard time watching child stars grow into adults who dress and act as they please. Ariel Winter is no exception.

British 'Star Wars' star Daisy Ridley called Buckingham Palace an 'unused building' and said she doe

Redeem now Daisy Ridley recently told British GQ that she doesn't "massively care" about the royal family."Buckingham Palace is great, but it's an unused building, isn't it?" the "Star Wars" star said. "The other day, there was a story that the Queen uses six rooms in the palace. Six. How is that a good thing? It's prime real estate."Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. Daisy Ridley recently told British GQ that she doesn't "

The Black scientists behind the Manhattan Project, the atomic bomb program that inspired the movie '

Redeem now There were at least 19 Black scientists and technicians who worked on the Manhattan Project. Their contributions helped develop the atomic bombs used to end World War II, but many didn't know the final purpose of their work. Thousands of Black Americans worked low-wage jobs in project facilities and faced Jim Crow segregation. At the peak of World War II in 1942, the US government launched a program to develop an atomic weapon, responding to intelligence that Germany was developing its own nuclear technology.

11 Surprising Things You Didn't Know About Mormons

Mormon missionaries in Barcelona. Greg Robbins via Flikr Mormons have become firmly embedded in the national consciousness this summer with the emergence of not one but two Mormon presidential candidates in the 2012 Republican field — a surprising fact given that most Americans still associate the religion with sister wives. Nearly a quarter of voters say they wouldn't vote for a Mormon president. Outside of electoral politics, Mormons are suddenly ubiquitous.

A pro triathlete who bled through her race suit while on her period was criticized online. She share

Redeem now A photo shows the professional triathlete Emma Pallant-Browne running with a small period stain.  A commenter said the race image wasn't "flattering," but Pallant-Browne said it's "reality."  Pallant-Browne said it's "beautiful" because she hadn't always menstruated in endurance sports.  A professional triathlete is celebrating a race photo that shows her period, despite criticism that the angle wasn't "flattering." This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

After over a year of silence, a mysterious online puzzle has returned with a cryptic tweet

Redeem now The anonymous group behind a bizarre online puzzle, known only as “Cicada 3301,” or 3301 for short, has ended more than a year of silence with a single tweet. The January 5th tweet sent amateur sleuths back to the drawing board to re-examine previously abandoned leads in the hopes of solving the mysterious puzzle and claiming an unknown reward. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

The most expensive Volvo of all time has arrived

With a starting price of $104,900, the Volvo XC90 T8 Excellence is the most expensive car the company has put into production. It's also the first time Volvo has crossed to the $100,000 mark on any of its production cars. Most significant, the XC90 Excellence is Volvo's clearest signal that it sees itself as a full-fledged luxury brand. Volvo's new-found luxury tilt veers from the brand's traditional image as an inconspicuous, safe, and reliable option for the everyday commute.

THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'St. Elmo's Fire,' 36 years later

"St. Elmo's Fire," the story of a group of recent college grads, is a definitive '80s film. Its cast members, including Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, and Andie MacDowell, remain famous 36 years later. This is what they're up to in 2021, from starring in TV shows, to voice acting, to theater. Emilio Estevez played Kirby, a law student with a crush on a girl from college. Emilio Estevez in 1986.