Rudolph Valentino's Lone Boxing Match Occurred In Order To Defend His Honor
These days, people are expected to solve their disputes not with violence, but with words. But silent film actor Rudolph Valentino failed to get the memo.
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Tough Guy Charles Bronson's Epitaph May Surprise Some
Actor Charles Bronson's looks and voice landed him many roles in Western and war films early in his career in the 1950s. But his epitaph may surprise some.
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Frances Farmer's Glamorous Hollywood Future Ended In A Psychiatric Hospital
Frances Farmer's glamorous Hollywood future ended in a psychiatric hospital. Though she eventually got out, her life was forever changed.
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Who Was Cher's Mother, Georgia Holt?
Cher's mother, Georgia Holt, died on December 11 at 96. But the actress and singer's mom was an entertainer herself.
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Why John Stockton Had To Ask For Permission To Play With His Kids In His NBA Contract
As the new season was about to begin in the fall of 1996, John Stockton entered contract negotiations with Jazz management.
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The Truth Behind Joe Cocker's Unique Singing Style
Rock 'n' roll singer Joe Cocker rose to fame in the 1960s. Commended by Paul McCartney and imitated by John Belushi, Cocker had a style that was all his own.
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Inside Tammy Wynette's Relationship With George Jones
The performing arts is filled with stories of couples who collaborated to produce popular work. Sometimes, life behind the scenes was less than pleasant.
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Grant Wahl's Rainbow-Colored Controversy At The 2022 World Cup Explained
Before the United States had its first kick-off at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, American soccer journalist Grant Wahl was facing his first penalty.
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Tragic Details About The Clash
During the late 1970s and early 1980s, The Clash were on top of the world. The personal and off-record lives of The Clash were just as dramatic.
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John Lennon's Support For Ireland Prompted Government Investigations
American and British government files on John Lennon have long been a hot topic. But to what extent was the former Beatle a supporter of Ireland?
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The Reason Why John Huston's Landmark WWII Documentary Took 35 Years To Release
During World War II, acclaimed Hollywood director John Huston joined the U.S. Army. Here is why the third film he made for the Army was shelved for so long.
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The Reason George Harrison Dropped An Expletive At Harry Nilsson's Funeral
Singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson produced a body of work that was widely respected by his colleagues -- so why did George Harrison drop an F-bomb at the funeral?
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Why An Arizona Cardinals Wide Receiver Got A Key To The City Of Green Bay
Nathan Poole was a mediocre player, but is game-winning touchdown earned him a key to a city.
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The Life-Changing Advice John Candy Gave To A Young Conan O'Brien
Many people can look back on their life and point to one singular moment of influence by a respected elder that made all the difference in their career path.
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Lucille Ball's Relationship With Desi Arnaz Explained
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz's relationship had its moments, but it wasn't as ideal as the Ricardo family they portrayed on screen in "I Love Lucy."
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The Scary Time Grant Wahl Was Robbed At Gunpoint In Honduras
Traveling in foreign countries always has its challenges, from different laws and regulations to currency exchanges, and coping with different situations.
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The Tragic And Unusual 2017 Death Of Jasmine Beever
Teenager Jasmine Beever compulsively ate her hair, which caused a stomach blockage that eventually led to her death.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of American Soccer Journalist Grant Wahl
By any standard, Grant Wahl was a recognized and highly accomplished sports journalist, and the world was shocked by his sudden death at age 48.
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What We Know About Bam Margera And Johnny Knoxville's Legal Battle
The history of show business is littered with fractured partnerships both in front of and behind the cameras, sometimes leading to legal battles as well.
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Why The Russians Want To Trade Brittney Griner For Viktor Bout
In the shadows of international arms dealing and air transportation, Viktor Bout was maybe the most successful -- until his arrest and incarceration by the U.S.
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The Strange Cleveland Browns Video Inspired By Conan The Barbarian
While the Cleveland Browns may have had a disappointing season in 1986, they made a memorable video that is a classic for sports fans.
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The Tragic 2012 Death Of A Floridian Cockroach-Eating Competitor
Food-eating competitions are part of the zeitgeist of American entertainment culture. However, one cockroach-eating contest led to the death of a participant.
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The Eerie 911 Call Made The Night Of Basketball Player Lorenzen Wright's Disappearance
Deceased NBA star Lorenzen Wright's mother reported her son missing in July 2010. Here's the eerie 911 call made days earlier on the night he disappeared.
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Who Was George Dantzig, UC Berkeley's Real Life Will Hunting?
The true story of George Dantzig may vary some from the plot of the 1997 Matt Damon movie "Good Will Hunting," but it's no less fascinating.
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Who Is Bam Margera's Brother, Jess?
The older brother of Bam Margera, one of the stars of MTV's "Jackass," Jess Margera is accomplished in the entertainment industry, though differently than Bam.
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One Of Bam Margera's Worst Stunt Injuries Had Nothing To Do With 'Jackass'
Bam Margera is probably best known for his work in the "Jackass" universe with Johnny Knoxville, but he has other credits to his name, including stunts.
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How Bam Margera Got His Nickname
Bam Margera is known for his onscreen antics and willingly putting himself in danger as a castmate on MTV's "Jackass." But just how did Bam Magera get his name?
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