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The Iconic Band's Music Richard Ramirez Was Denied While On Death Row
When Richard Ramirez was a prisoner at San Quentin, he was denied access to a rock band performing at the prison. That didn't stop him from sending a gift.
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Tippi Hedren's Granddaughter Looks Just Like The Famous Actress
Though Tippi Hedren's granddaughter is taking a different career path from her actor family so far, many are noting her striking resemblance to a young Hedren.
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Gruesome Details About The Stabbing Death Of Ex-NASCAR Driver Bobby East
Former NASCAR driver and racing champion Robert East, better known as Bobby East, has died at 37 years old. Here are the gruesome details of his stabbing.
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The True Story Behind Elton John's Your Song
Elton John's "Your Song" is one of the most popular and beloved songs in his entire repertoire. This is the true story behind "Your Song."
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The Tragic 1999 Murder Of Funk Legend Roger Troutman Explained
The tragic 1999 killing of funk legend Roger Troutman shocked his family and fans. Here is the murder-suicide, explained.
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Michael Jackson Had Over 100 Unreleased Songs By The Time Of His Death
Most of Michael Jackson's songs are beloved tracks that have stood the test of time. He had over 100 unreleased songs, however, that never saw the light of day.
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Inside The Tragic 1944 Death Of Actress Lupe Velez
Mexican actress Lupe Velez died by suicide in 1944 at the age of 36.
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What Happened To Candy Montgomery's Defense Attorneys After Her Acquittal?
It's a rare ax murder trial that ends with the accused going free, but that's what happened with Candy Montgomery. What happened to her defense attorneys?
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How Bruce Lee's Last Film Helped Spawn The First Black Martial Arts Star
Some people might not be too familiar with how kung fu cinema came to be and its connections with another genre: blaxploitation.
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The Tragic Irony Of The First Man Who Survived The Niagara Falls Plunge
It takes a certain mindset to embark on a career as a daredevil, performing feats that evoke overwhelming fear in lesser folks. Like going over NIagara Falls.
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What Happened To Gil Garcetti From The OJ Simpson Case?
Former Los Angeles County District Attorney Gil Garcetti became one of the key figures in the trial of former football star O.J. Simpson. What happened to him?
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The Meaning Behind The Famous Four Horsemen Backfield Of Notre Dame Football
Death on a pale horse is just one of the apocalypse's Big Four, according to the New Testament. What does any of that have to do with college football?
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Gene Kelly Credited An Unexpected Sport For His Unique Dancing Skills
Gene Kelly was one of those performers who seemed to be able to do it all -- sing, dance, act, direct, and more. Some of his success he owed to a sport.
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Boxer Max Baer Was So Strong That He Accidentally Killed His Opponent
The history of sport has more than its share of accidental tragedies, some of them life-altering, and sadly, some of them fatal -- including boxing.
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The NYPD Origins Of The New York Yankees Logo
Any corporate marketing executive will tell you: Logos are utterly crucial to the success of a brand, whether its food, clothing, or a sports team.
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How The Reagan Administration Influenced This Legendary Prince Hit
As far as Prince was concerned, the political climate of the Reagan administration was an opportunity to write what would be a legendary song.
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The Story Behind Woody Guthrie's This Machine Kills Fascists Guitar
Acclaimed folk singer and songwriter Woody Guthrie was famed for his lyrics celebrating ordinary people, as well as his staunch anti-fascism.
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What Is The Only Sport To Ever Be Played On The Moon?
Once humanity set foot on the lunar surface, it was just a matter of time before astronauts realized they needed ways to unwind.
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Musicians Who Tried To Prevent Their Song From Becoming A Hit
While these songs have reached the top of the charts and become classics on the radio, the musicians who wrote them didn't want them to be a hit.
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Disturbing Details About Robert Blake's Childhood
Actor Robert Blake has played more than his share of tough guys on the edge, from undercover cop Tony Baretta to a killer in "In Cold Blood."
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The Truth About Eric Clapton's Solo On While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Collaborations are often a major part of music. Let's take a look at the truth about Eric Clapton's solo on the Beatles' "While My Guitar Gently Weeps."
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The Creative Way Frank Oz's Father Mocked Hitler
Art has long been associated with education -- teaching about facts, or feelings, or speaking truth to power -- even if that means mocking Adolf Hitler.
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The Truth About Tony Curtis' Relationship With Janet Leigh
In the Hollywood of the 1950s, there was no hotter couple than Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis. But there's a dark truth about their relationship.
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Jim Thorpe Is Finally Getting The Recognition He Deserves 110 Years Later
Jim Thorpe is widely considered the finest, most broadly gifted athlete of the 20th century. Finally, his two 1912 Olympic gold medals are being restored.
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Where Is Jayne Mansfield Buried?
Jayne Mansfield was a Hollywood star, bigger than life itself, with a high professional profile, when her life was cut short at age 34 in a car accident.
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Clark Gable's Grandson Looked Just Like The Famous Actor
Clark Gable III, the grandson of film star Clark Gable, inherited his grandfather's looks. But, Gable III led a troubled life in the shadow of his family name.
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