'00s Stars Who Died In Bizarre Ways
Many 2000s stars have continued to make good art well into the 2020s. Others saw their lives end far too soon, some in bizarre circumstances.
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Famous Last Words People Said Before They Disappeared
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Popular Items That Were Banned From US Schools
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Strict Rules Famous Musicians Made People Follow While On Tour
From exacting dietary requirements to more extravagant requests, here are some nonnegotiable rules famous musicians have enforced while on tour.
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Actresses Who Are Stuck In Prison For Years
While rare compared to their male counterparts, actresses are not immune from criminal temptations, and more than one are stuck in prison for many, many years.
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Weird Things People Ignore About Davy Crockett
Davy Crockett is a legendary American figure. He shows up several times in pivotal times in history, but here are weird things people ignore about him.
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'90s Stars Who Are Poorer Than You Realized
If you could break through, the '90s were a great time to be an entertainer, awash with wealth and fame. But some '90s stars are now poorer than you may think.
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'00s Musicians Who Died In Bizarre Ways
The early aughts saw a variety of new music and bands, but since then, several artists have died in bizarre ways. Here's what happened to these '00s musicians.
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Musicians Who Shattered World Records While On Tour
Plenty of musicians have pushed the boundaries in the pursuit of their art while on tour, but more than a few have actually managed to set world records, too.
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As a Beatle and household name, the artist Ringo Starr lives a life worthy of peak rock-star status. It may surprise no one that it is unbelievably lavish.
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'90s Musicians We Completely Forgot About
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'80s Musicians We Completely Forgot About
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Over the years, there have been many incidents of money being unintentionally dumped in public. In some cases, people even got to keep what they snatched up.
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Things That Came Out About One-Hit Wonders After They Died
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'80s Stars Who Died In Bizarre Ways
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Musicians Who Are Likely Stuck In Prison For Life
Creativity and impulsive behavior often go hand in hand, but these musicians let their impulses score them a lifetime in prison for some serious crimes.
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Moments That Destroyed The Careers Of One-Hit Wonders
Over the years, many bands and artists have gained the dreaded label of "one-hit wonder." And some have even managed to destroy their careers.
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The Tragedy Of Weezer Explained
Even as they took over the alternative rock world in the 1990s, Weezer experienced setbacks in the form of critical failures, health crises, and band turmail.
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Things That Came Out About Richard Simmons After He Died
Even though he was 76, Richard Simmon's sudden death in July of 2024 came as a surprise. Here are things that came out about the fitness guru after he died.
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