New York Knicks Legend John Starks' Career Was Actually Saved By A Knee Injury
Former New York Knicks guard John Starks might not have had the long career that he did if not for a knee injury he sustained in his early NBA years.
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What Barbara Eden Really Did Before Her Hollywood Fame
Riding the coattails of an 8-year "Bewitched" craze, writer Sidney Sheldon created "I Dream of Jeannie," starring then-up-and-coming actress Barbara Eden.
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Farrah Fawcett's Prized Possession Had Controversy Booming After Her Death
After the death of '70s icon Farrah Fawcett, an Andy Warhol painting of her became one of her life's biggest controversies. Here's what happened.
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How A Piece Of Cake Led Alan Alda To Meet His Wife
Alan Alda met his wife in a pretty unique, hilarious fashion, when a piece of rum cake dropped on the floor and he and his future wife scrambled to eat it.
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Here's Why Dice Were Invented
There's a fine line to be drawn between tool and toy, research and guesswork. The (very long) history of dice is one example. What are the odds?
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How Did The Cure Get Their Name?
Before they became The Cure, the iconic band went by a name lead singer Robert Smith hated, claiming it sounded too American and "hippyish."
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Disturbing Details About R. Kelly's Childhood
R&B superstar R. Kelly's conviction for child sexual abuse belie his own abuse growing up, his attorneys say. Here are those disturbing details.
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Travis Barker's First Musical Hero May Surprise You
Travis Barker is known for his creative musical collaborations. So how did one of the world's best-known drummers decide to start playing in the first place?
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The Tragic Reason Travis Barker Didn't Fly In A Plane For Over A Decade
Legendary musician Travis Barker has been a household name for decades. Here's the tragic reason he didn't fly in a plane for over a decade.
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The Three Olympic Games That Have Been Held In Countries That No Longer Exist
The Olympics famously relocate from nation to nation for each edition of the games. Sometimes games are eliminated, but what about host nations?
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How Charlie Chaplin's Meeting With Gandhi Inspired His Film Career
Charlie Chaplin is one of the lauded comedic actors of all time. In his later years he came politically active and met Gandhi, who inspired this masterpiece
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The Last Movie Paul Newman Filmed Before His Heartbreaking Death
Paul Newman, one of the biggest film stars of the 20th century, passed away in 2008. This was the last movie Newman starred in before his death.
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Why Martin Scorsese Had To Edit Neil Young's Nose During The Last Waltz
With all of the bells and whistles inherent in digital filmmaking, it's a breeze to alter an entire film, let alone a segment. In the 1970s? Not so much.
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The Fine Arts Were An Olympic Competition For Decades Before They Were Banned
The Olympics have featured a wide variety of events throughout the years, and for decades, fine arts were among them as a distinct competition.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Quincy Jones
Here are some of the tragedies, trials, and tribulations that legendary musician, producer, and arranger Quincy Jones has faced during his lifetime.
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Eddie Murphy's Music Career Was Actually More Successful Than You Thought
While best known as a comedic actor, Eddie Murphy also dipped his toes into the world of music more than a few times throughout his performing career.
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How Many Husbands Did Betsy Ross Have?
There are those real individuals whose stories have become mythic -- Johnny Appleseed, Betsy Ross. Myths aside, they were real people, with real concerns.
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The Chilling Tri-State Crematory Scandal Explained
In 2002, hundreds of decaying bodies were found on the grounds of the Tri-State Crematory in northern Georgia. Here's the story behind the gruesome scandal.
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Whatever Happened To DJ Jazzy Jeff?
If you ever wondered where DJ Jazzy Jeff's been since he and Will Smith parted ways as an official duo, then read on, as this spin master has been up to a lot.
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This Was Mary Mara's Final Movie Role Before Her Tragic Death
Mary Mara acted throughout her life; she appeared on stage, on TV, and in film. As for film, Mara's final role was in 2020, in this Shane Stanley movie.
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The Story Behind The Colorado Avalanche And Detroit Red Wings' Fierce Rivalry
Hockey, perhaps more than any other sport, falls (or rises, depending on your viewpoint) into actual fights, one player or even team against another.
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Is Where The Crawdads Sing Based On A True Story?
When examining a work of fiction, it's not uncommon to look for connections between the narrative and what might be real events in the author's life.
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The Bizarre History Of Heavy Metal Music
Black Sabbath was one of the major founders of heavy metal music, along with Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple. Here's the bizarre history of this genre.
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The Truth About James Brown's Failing Health Before He Died
James Brown practically defined the term "musical legend" during the course of his life -- quite possibly "the hardest-working man in show business."
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Inside The Marcus Garvey And W.E.B. Du Bois Feud
W.E.B. Du Bois and Marcus Garvey were two important figures in advancing the cause of Black Americans. here's the story of their legendary feud.
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The Tragic 1998 Death Of Falco Explained
Most artists have ebbs and flows in their careers, sometimes achieving a flash of success that's sadly followed by relative obscurity, even tragedy.
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Tragic Details Found In Selena's Autopsy Report
Latina pop icon Selena was murdered at the young age of 23. Here are the tragic details found in her autopsy report.
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