Pink Floyd has undergone a few lineup changes over the decades. But did you know the iconic band once considered another legend to replace Syd Barrett?
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'Little Arnie' Kyle Kane was 12 years old when he earned the deadlift world record. He held the title for 12 years until 2022.
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Actress Kirstie Alley unexpectedly died in December 2022 at the age of 71. Following her death, a controversial tweet of hers from back in 2018 reemerged.
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It was Pink Floyd's third single, produced in a rush and released in a whirlwind, that brought the band their first taste of failure. Here's the story.
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Award-winning Hollywood actress died on December 5, 2022, at the age of 71. Here is more about her life and the public reaction to her unexpected death.
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Nirvana's debut album, the predecessor to "Bleach," cost less than $700 to produce
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When Michael Jordan's superstar career was truly underway, he seemed to work especially hard against one defender in particular: Joe Dumars.
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Christine McVie was intentionally in the background of Fleetwood Mac, though she authored dozens of their hit songs. Here's the story of her life and career.
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Barnstorming and wingwalking -- strolling across the wings of a plane in flight -- haven't gone away completely, but Gladys Roy was there for its heyday.
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Nas, a legendary rapper, was once scared by the abilities of another rapper named Big L. Here's the story of Big L's life and career.
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Following the death of rock legend Christine McVie, tributes were made to her. One was from her best friend, Stevie Nicks. Here is more about their friendship.
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While roles like "Cheers" are among Kirstie Alley's most notable, it was another that kickstarted her entire career: the half-Vulcan, half-Romulan Saavik.
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Johnny Carson wasn't the first late-night talk show host, but he wasn't called the King of Late Night for nothing. The gig had its financial rewards, too.
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Lou Reed's "Street Hassle" features an uncredited monologue by Bruce Springsteen.
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Besides being Queen Elizabeth II's only daughter, Princess Anne is a well-established equestrian. Here's her special connection to the Olympic games.
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Who hears the word "garbage" and says, "That's a great name for a band!"? These guys, as it turns out. But what's the whole story behind Garbage's name?
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People tend to drink more alcohol when there's loud music, according to science, but why? Here's why loud music is linked to alcochol consumption.
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in the late 19th century, women's sports were generally recreational, not competitive, and typically had no rules. Eventually, this changed.
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Despite being gone for decades, "Captain Kangaroo" remains an enduring part of our shared pop culture. Here are some throwback facts about "Captain Kangaroo."
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While there's no doubt you well-know Irving Berlin's "White Christmas," it's possible you're less familiar with the song's backstory, its records and legacy.
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Actor and director Orson Welles cut a wide swath across Hollywood during his career, but usually he wasn't inclined to discuss his past in interviews.
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All things being equal, a baby's size -- bigger being better -- can have a direct bearing on their health. That wasn't the case for the biggest baby on record.
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From a show that offered audiences an optimistic view of the future of humanity, these "Star Trek" actors have a feud that's lasted for decades.
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Some of the biggest names in the NBA were seriously delivering in the 2000s. But what do some of the most famous NBA players from the 2000s look like today?
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Here are the three 1950s rock icons who rank among the acts most frequently covered by The Beatles.
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Orson Welles was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin and died in Los Angeles, California. But his final resting place reveals the land he considered home.
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While filming a movie, the crew of the Viking ship tried to use dynamite to blow up ice surrounding the ship, which proved to be fatal.
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