How The Smiths Really Got Their Name
The Smiths were one of the most influential musical groups of the 1980s, but how did they get their band name? Here's how The Smiths really got their name.
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Why Did Dr. Dre Leave N.W.A?
Here's why Dr. Dre decided to leave N.W.A in the early 1990s after recording two albums with the group.
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The Theft Of The Original Hotel California Lyrics Explained
Hotel California is one of The Eagles' most popular songs, really putting them on the musical map. Here's what happened with the theft of the original lyrics.
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This Is The Only Original Surviving Cast Member Of The Beverly Hillbillies
The late 1960s were a boom era for TV series celebrating characters from rural backgrounds. One of the most successful was CBS' "The Beverly Hillbillies."
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Ivana Trump's Brutally Honest Opinion Of Frank Sinatra
During her life, Ivana Trump, first wife of former president Donald Trump, moved in social circles with notable celebrities, including Frank Sinatra.
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Ivana Trump Was A Much Better Athlete Than We Thought
Ivana Trump was a competitive skier in her younger years.
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The Tragic 1943 Death Of George Washington Carver
George Washington Carver was a monumental intellect, not only in terms of agriculture and botany, but also as a well-respected painter during his life.
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This Was The Last Song Recorded By All Four Beatles
The Beatles were probably the most popular and successful in all of music history. Here's the story of who was in attendance of their last ever recording.
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Wade Boggs' Strange Pregame Tradition Is A Real Eye-Opener
Numerous athletes are known to engage in some kind of near-superstitious ritual before an event. It seems baseball star Wade Boggs is one of them.
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Inside David Letterman's Special Relationship With Warren Zevon
David Letterman and Warren Zevon had a late-night relationship that continued for many years. Here's a look into the famed bromance of the two cutural giants.
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John Wayne Held Nothing Back In A Ruthless Rejection Of Clint Eastwood
John Wayne and Clint Eastwood are two of Hollywood's most famous Western celebrities, but apparently Wayne once rejected Eastwood for a project.
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The Real Reason A 70-Year-Old Frank Sinatra Was Offered Die Hard's Lead Role
The art of casting movie actors is just that -- art, bordering on magic, with millions upon millions of dollars, as well as careers, hanging on the decisions.
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Inside The Bo Diddley Beat, The Most Iconic Rhythm In Rock Music
Bo Diddley is one of the most influential musicians in modern history. His beat inspired some of the biggest bands in music, including the Rolling Stones.
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How Dr. Seuss Really Got His Pen Name
Dr. Seuss -- just all by itself, it seems to signal a sense of childlike, almost magical whimsy. No surprise, perhaps, that it's a pen name.
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Lyncoya: The Tragic Story Of Andrew Jackson's Adopted Creek Son
Former U.S. president Andrew Jackson adopted a Native American child, the historical truth of which is largely a mystery. Here is the tragic story of Lyncoya.
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How Robin Williams Was Almost The Joker And The Riddler
Hollywood's history is littered with stories of near-miss casting, either because of fate or refusal or something else entirely. Add a Batman story to the list.
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Why Phil Collins Can't Stand Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page
Jimmy Page and Phil Collins are two of rock music's giants who collaborated on 1985's Live Aid Zepplin reunion. Here's a look into why Collins can't stand Pag.
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The Tragic 2020 Death Of Elvis Presley's Grandson
On July 12, 2020, Elvis Presley's grandson, Benjamin Keough, then 27 years old, died. Here's the story of this tragic death and the likely causes.
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Why The Scout Who Discovered Derek Jeter Quit His Job
Hal Newhouser, a baseball scout for the Houston Astros, once scouted Derek Jeter for the Astros, but they refused to sign him. Here's why he quit his job.
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Inside The Tense Relationship Between Kirk Douglas And Stanley Kubrick
Artists, as a group, have a stereotypical reputation for being unwavering, uncompromising. So when two cinema greats decided to collaborate, there were fights.
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Tragic Details Found In The Autopsy Of William Shatner's Wife
Although William Shatner has found considerable success on the small screen, intense personal tragedy, in the death of his wife, has also found him.
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The '90s Basketball Star Michael Jordan Admired Most
Michael Jordan has offered a lot of praise for this 1990s contemporary, an all-time great center who won two titles of his own in the mid-1990s.
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Audrey Hepburn's Sons Tragically Feuded Long After Her Death
Half-brothers Sean Ferrer and Luca Dotti feuded over their mother's estate.
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Why Hurricane Maria's Death Total Is Surrounded By Controversy
In 2017 Hurricane Maria ripped through the island of Puerto Rico causing widespread damage. The death toll was a hotly debated topic as numbers varied widely.
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Angela Lansbury's Health Struggles Were Worse Than You Probably Thought
Angela Lansbury of "Murder, She Wrote" fame has spent decade upon decade in the public eye on TV, film, and stage. How is she holding up?
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Spike Lee And Michael Jordan's Relationship Explained
Spike Lee and Michael Jordan are both highly regarded in their respective worlds -- film and basketball. Come to find out, those worlds overlap.
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Bruce Springsteen Thought No One Could Match The Voice Of This Early Rock Pioneer
Bruce Springsteen is a music legend himself, but he personally idolized Roy Orbison and aimed to emulate him. Here's why he respected Orbison so much.
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