Charles S. Dutton Spent Nearly A Decade In Prison Before His Acting Career
Many's the road to show business success, especially for performers -- perhaps live theater, perhaps commercials, perhaps an extra. Prison, perhaps, less often.
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How Woody Harrelson Unknowingly Helped Catch An Alleged Thief
Sometimes actors get so busy that they actually forget about a project in which they appeared. Maybe they didn't know they were part of it at all.
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The Touching Way Joe DiMaggio Paid Tribute To Marilyn Monroe After Her Death
Some relationships seem to be made of fire, but quickly reduce to cinders and ash. Other relationships might end legally, but a connection continues.
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The 1,800-Year-Old History Of Science Fiction Explained
Mention science fiction and any number of media franchises come to mind, most with "Star(s)" in the name. The genre's roots, however, are genuinely ancient.
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This Is How Redd Foxx Really Got His Name
Redd Foxx wasn't his birth name, but that didn't really matter. What did matter was his persistence, his commitment to his craft, and his boundless talent.
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Did Clark Gable Change Fashion With His Appearance In It Happened One Night?
Sometimes a chance event has long-reaching impact, especially on something as mercurial as fashion. So did actor Clark Gable damage the undershirt industry?
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Clark Gable's Tragic Love Story With Carole Lombard
Sure, actors get paid to be believable -- become something or someone they might not actually be, including lovers. Gable and Lombard weren't pretending.
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Tiger Woods Is Worth A Lot More Money Than You Think
Tiger Woods signed a multi-million dollar deal with Nike when he went pro in 1996, and Nike extended the deal in 2000 with an additional $105 million.
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Why Babe Ruth Put Cabbage Under His Baseball Cap
Part of the charm of many professional athletes are their personal quirks -- sometimes a superstition, or a lucky charm, or a particular, unique technique.
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The True Story Behind Dopesick
Hulu's limited series "Dopesick" takes a deep look into the roots of America's opioid addiction crisis. How much of it is fact, and how much is fiction?
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This Is What Happened To Titanic Survivor Dorothy Gibson
It takes moxie to not only survive one of the worst shipwrecks of all time but to star in a movie about surviving the infamous shipwreck a month later.
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5 Facts About Olympian Eileen Gu
Olympian Eileen Gu is a standout in so many aspects of her life: exceptional student, Olympic athlete, fashion model, and even pianist is on the list.
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The Truth About Jimmy Stewart's Relationship With His Wife Gloria McLean
The common belief is that movie stars are handed the keys to instant romantic success as a result of their artistry. The fact is, true love often takes time.
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What The First Super Bowl Halftime Show Was Really Like
The Super Bowl is one of the biggest commercial and cultural events in the United States. But this wasn't always the case. This is the story of the first one.
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A Look At Liberace's Failed Attempt At A Movie Career
By 1945, Liberace had a nightclub show that mixed classical piano with popular music and showcased his flair for showmanship and style.
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The Job You Won't Believe Former NBA Star Karl Malone Had
Karl Malone, legendary Utah Jazz player and arguably the league's best-ever power forward, didn't follow the post-NBA trajectory many of his fellow players did.
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What Happened To Ernest Carter From The E Street Band?
One of Bruce Springsteen's biggest hits, "Born To Run," owes a significant debt to the world of jazz music, via the chops of drummer Ernest "Boom" Carter.
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The Surprising Reason The FBI Kept An Eye On Lucille Ball
Usually the FBI tracks people who are ordinary civilians, but sometimes celebrities have made the list, including Lucille Ball and her husband, Desi Arnaz.
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The History Of How Giovanni Bellini May Have Inspired A Classic Cocktail
Perhaps most often we think of artists drawing inspiration from a person, an event. Perhaps less frequently we think of an artist as the actual inspiration.
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The Truth About Loretta Lynn's Relationship With Designer Tim Cobb
Country music superstar Loretta Lynn -- singer, songwriter, author -- is widely recognized for her talent. She's also recognized for her brilliant gowns.
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How George Harrison's Sister, Louise Harrison, Helped Introduce The Beatles To The United States
Many might not know that George Harrison's sister, Louise Harrison, actually helped introduce The Beatles to the United States. Here's how she did it.
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The Tragic Death Of Harpo Marx
Harpo Marx was a man of many jokes but few words. Beyond his harp, he rarely made a sound onstage, but still drew the most laughs of any of the Marx Brothers.
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Who Paul McCartney Blames For The Beatles Breaking Up
There's one person Paul McCartney feels shoulders the blame for the breakup of the world's greatest bands, and it's not the one that many people usually scorn.
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The Childhood Shooting Accident That Led To The Three Stooges' Curly's Distinct Walk
The Three Stooges were careful to delineate their on-screen personalities. One was hair styles; patterns of speech; and how they carried themselves.
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The Real Reason Doves Are No Longer Released At The Olympics
The release of doves was adopted for the first time at the Antwerp Olympic Games in 1920 to symbolize peace, for the first Olympics held after World War I.
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Whatever Happened To Usain Bolt?
When it comes to the fastest of the fast, only one person can hold the title, and as of now, Jamaica's Usain Bolt is generally considered the fastest man alive.
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Here's Who Inherited Yul Brynner's Money After He Died
Yul Brynner had a remarkable Broadway career for decades in "The King and I." He also pursued film work successfully. It all added up to a significant estate.
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