The Unexpected Creature Caught On Film During A Rocket Launch
People travel from miles around in order to witness the launch of a space vehicle by NASA. One possible observer might have gotten more than it bargained for.
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Were The Queen And Elton John Actually Friends?
In the '70s, Elton John was invited to a dinner party at Windsor Castle, where he met members of the royal family, including Queen Elizabeth.
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The Failure Of This Film Ended The New Hollywood Era Of Cinema
There was a time in Hollywood when directors were king -- and had the box office numbers to reinforce that authority. And then it all went south, badly.
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The First Song Written By This Classic Musician May Have Built The Template For Death Metal
One of the key qualities that sets death metal apart from other genres of music is the singers' ability to work "death growls" into their vocal repertoires.
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The Clash's London Calling Had An Interesting Connection With Elvis Presley's Debut Album
The Clash were a punk rock band at their core, but their influences extended far beyond the world of 1970s rock. Here's how "London Calling" is tied to Elvis.
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The Creepy Real-Life Inspiration For He-Man's Skeletor
It's a fine line that content creators have to walk when assembling villains for children's entertainment: bad enough to be interesting, but not too much.
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The Real Reason Robert Downey Jr. Was Fired From Saturday Night Live
Before Iron Man fame, Robert Downey Jr. was a cast member on Saturday Night Life, and allegedly one of the worst. Here's why he was fired from the show.
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The Tragic 2021 Death Of Reggae Music Legend Bunny Wailer
Reggae music legend Bunny Wailer was part of the legendary Wailers before splitting off to stay true to himself. Here's a look at his tragic 2021 death.
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Inside The Tragic Life Of Tupac Shakur
Accruing a fan base like no other, Tupac Shakur made history in the music industry before he died in 1996. Here's a look at his life and legacy.
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The Truth About Chuck Berry's Song Johnny B. Goode
It's often said that life imitates art, and it's equally true that art frequently draws from life. Take, for example, Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode."
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Why The FBI Went After Steven Seagal
Seagal himself was once embroiled in a stratagem of subterfuge and intrigue against one of the United States' chief legal authorities: the FBI.
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Here's What The Final Days Of Muhammad Ali's Life Were Like
In 1984, Muhammad Ali was admitted to the care of doctors at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, who informed him that his boxing career had taken its toll.
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What Happened To One-Hit Wonder Norman Greenbaum?
Norman Greenbaum's "Spirit in the Sky" remains popular thanks to its frequent inclusion in film OSTs. But what's he been up to since the song charted in 1970?
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Burt Reynolds' Failed Nightclub Had One Very Strange Feature
Actor Burt Reynolds once owned a nightclub, but the business venture didn't exactly last very long. Here's the story behind the failed nightclub.
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John Paul Tremblay's Net Worth Might Surprise You
Tremblay's personal finances are in considerably better condition than Julian's. In fact, John Paul Tremblay's net worth might very well surprise you.
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A Childhood Condition Led The Original Morticia Adams, Carolyn Jones, Into Acting
Carolyn Jones had a long and successful career, acting in both films and television for decades. A childhood condition might have derailed those ambitions.
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The Time Elvis Inhaled His Own Tooth Cap While Performing
Elvis Presley once inhaled his own tooth cap while performing, resulting in the need for delicate surgery. Here's how the incident happened.
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Lucille Ball's Friendship With Vivian Vance Explained
Lucille Ball and Vivian Vance were best friends on the screen, and they were best friends in real life as well, up until Vance's death in 1979.
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Inside George Takei And Walter Koenig's Relationship On Star Trek
George Takei and Walter Koenig were part of the cast of the original series of "Star Trek." Here is what the relationship was like between the actors.
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Meet Julius Erving's Formerly Secret Daughter, Tennis Star Alexandra Stevenson
It's not clear who initiated contact, but Erving later revealed that he had been having an affair with Samantha Stevenson. That affair resulted in a child.
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The Real Reason Andy Kaufman Was 'Fired' From Taxi
Andy Kaufman was perhaps the greatest trickster in the history of comedy. Here's how he was 'fired' from Taxi.
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Alarming Details From The Michael Vick Investigation
What Michael Vick made headlines for in 2007 should not be forgotten, in large part because dogfighting is still, inexplicably, a thing. And what about Vick?
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Here's Who Inherited Tupac Shakur's Money After He Died
Tupac Shakur died in 1996 at 25 years old and did not leave a will.
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The Real Reason Esther Rolle Left Good Times
Casting a TV series is just as crucial as the writing, the production values, the direction. When lead actors become dissatisfied enough to quit, it's serious.
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Inside The Tragic 2009 Death Of David Carradine
David Carradine was found dead at his Bangkok hotel at age 72, in a manner that brought up lots of questions about his final hours and his private life.
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The Real Reason Mackenzie Phillips Was Fired From One Day At A Time
Mackenzie Phillips encountered the perils of show business entitlement at a very young age. By the time she was a teenaged working actress, it all fell apart.
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The Troubling Childhood Of Shirley MacLaine's Daughter
Actress Shirley MacLaine's daughter, Sachi Parker, wrote a tell-all book about her relationship with her mother. Here's the story of her troubling childhood.
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