The Truth About Dean Martin's Real Name
It was common for immigrant families to change their names when they came to the United States -- perhaps to sound less "foreign." Common in Hollywood, too.
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The Truth About 'Downton Abbey,' Highclere Castle
With the announcement that a second 'Downtown Abbey' film has begun production, Highclere Castle, where "Downton" is filmed, is once again in the spotlight.
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The Other Music Groups Bob Seger Has Been A Part Of
Bob Seger, Detroit's legendary musician, played in his fair share of bands before forming the Silver Bullet Band and reaching the pinnacle of rock stardom.
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Details We Know About Alexi Laiho's Sad Death
Metal fans around the world are in mourning this week, as news breaks of the shocking and untimely death of Alexi Laiho. He was just 41 years old.
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The Truth About Little Richard's Most Famous Song
His most famous song was perhaps his signature throughout his long and storied career. Little Richard crafted "Tutti Frutti" with songwriter Dorothy LaBostrie.
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The Reason Mister Rogers Was Very Particular About His Weight
He woke at 5:30 a.m. every day to pray, read the Bible, and swim laps before his workday began, according to Biography. Rogers was also very weight-conscious.
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Tragic Details About The Seven Years' War
Sparking the American Revolution, the Seven Years' War devastated lives all over the world. Here are some tragic details about the Seven Years' War.
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The Biggest 1980s Music Scandals Explained
The 1980s were a decade of excess and great music. Put both together, and scandal follows.
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What Happened To Suge Knight's Former Lawyer, David Kenner?
Suge Knight, the famous and controversial music producer and record label owner, is currently in prison. But what happened to his lawyer, David Kenner?
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The Beatles' Tragic Real-Life Story
The Beatles' career was fraught with difficulty. Here's the Beatles' tragic story.
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The Truth About Shirley Temple's Second Husband Charles Black
Shirley Temple was one of the most popular child performers in Hollywood history. Eventually she grew up, and married -- twice. Who was the second husband?
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How An Oil Tycoon Influenced The Creation Of The Super Bowl
An oil tycoon named Lamar Hunt was instrumental in the creation of what became known as the Super Bowl -- even if the name was a joke at first.
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The Tragic Reason Larry From The Three Stooges Really Played Violin
The Three Stooges, rooted in early 20th century vaudeville, continue to amuse. Larry Fine, the frizzy-haired man among the Howard brothers, was also a musician.
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What Everyone Assumed About MythBusters' Adam Savage And Jamie Hyneman
For the longest time, many thought that Mythbusters stars Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman were a couple.
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The Hilarious Change Someone Just Made To The Hollywood Sign
Individuals in Los Angeles on the morning of February 1 were met with quite a surprise when they glanced at the iconic Hollywood sign that overlooks the city.
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The Real Reason Most Woodstock Attendees Missed Jimi Hendrix's Legendary Performance
Jimi Hendrix's performance of The Star-Spangled Banner at Woodstock is one of the greatest moments in rock, even if only about a third of the crowd saw it.
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This Is How Sting Actually Got His Name
Surely some of Sting's success has to do with his cool, memorable, mononymous name, right? Unlike other famous one-namers, Sting didn't start out as Sting.
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Why Is War Eagle Auburn University's Battle Cry?
Some college traditions have deep, deep roots in history. That's clearly the case with Auburn University students shouting "War Eagle!" during games.
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The Touching Item That Miles Davis Was Reportedly Buried With
It's not unusual for someone who has died to be buried with a special memento or two -- the ancient Egyptians, for instance. What about a contemporary artist?
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Who Were The Three Ms Of Hollywood's Golden Age?
Movie stars come and movie stars go. One phenomenon of show business is the staying power of a performer, even years after the individual's death.
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How Bing Crosby Is Partly Responsible For The Canadian Tuxedo
One day in 1951, Bing Crosby attempted to check into the fancy Hotel Vancouver, only to be denied due to his outfit: head-to-toe denim by Levi Strauss & Co.
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The Truth About Cleopatra's Many Husbands
Marriage has been defined differently by various cultures throughout history. No matter the definition, Cleopatra had more than one intimate relationship.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Sublime
Bradley Nowell, Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson formed Sublime in 1988. The crew started playing backyard parties in Long Beach, California and selling cassettes.
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The Tragic Death Of Outspoken Russian Model Gretta Vedler
Gretta Vedler was a Russian model, counselor, and social media figure who routinely called Vladimir Putin to account. And then she disappeared.
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Big Boi Once Spent A Month In England Trying To Find Kate Bush. Here's Why
English singer-songwriter Kate Bush performs an experimental style of art pop. Here's why Big Boi once spent a month in England trying to find her.
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How Much Money Does The Winning Super Bowl Team Make?
Super Bowl winners typically receive some handsome monetary rewards for their accomplishments, and that's a tradition that continues even today.
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The Most Glaring Difference Between The Silverton Siege And Its Movie Depiction
Some movies try to take on history, presenting an event as closely to the facts as possible. Some movies succeed better than others at that tricky task.
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