The Importance Of Marian Anderson's 1939 Lincoln Memorial Concert
Not everyone opposed Jim Crow with direct civil disobedience. Some, including Marian Anderson, affected change by following their passions in other areas.
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How Much Money Has Serena Williams Made Throughout Her Career?
In 2022, tennis star Serena Williams announced that she would be retiring from the sport after the U.S. Open. Here's how much money she's made in her career.
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What The Final Month Of Diego Maradona's Life Was Like
Diego Maradona was one of the greatest soccer players of all time, But, after a lauded career on the pitch, his last month alive was less than pleasant.
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Roger E. Mosley's Fight With Magnum PI Producers Led To Changes On The Show
Roger E. Mosley had a on film and TV, perhaps was best known for his work as TC on the original "Magnum, p.i." Mosley had a hand in creating that character.
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Pete Rose's Lifetime MLB Ban Explained
Pete Rose was one of baseball's all-time greatest players, and also one of its most controversial. Here's why he was banned from the MLB for life.
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Roger Waters Was Left Unimpressed In His Lone Meeting With John Lennon
The Beatles and Pink Floyd are both bands that were not together releasing music for a long period of time when compared to the lasting influence they had.
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How Olivia Newton-John's Fear Became Her Most Iconic Music Video
Olivia Newton-John enjoyed a long career, continuing as a successful recording artist for decades. She almost canceled one of her most popular singles.
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The Truth About Olivia Newton-John's Lawsuit Over Her Grease Soundtrack Royalties
Performers, mostly, are not the roles they play on film. Sweet Sandy in "Grease" had to get tough with a major entertainment corporation over royalties.
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What Was Olivia Newton-John's Net Worth When She Died?
Olivia Newton-John died on August 8, 2022, at 73 years old.
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Tragic Details About Foreigner
After a slew of hit songs that defined a generation, the tragic details about Foreigner show there was disagreement and disorganization in the band.
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The Bizarre History Of Bluegrass Music
Known for its fast pace and joyous sound, bluegrass music actually explores dark, serious themes and without industrial changes, it may not even have been born.
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How Olivia Newton-John Became An Unexpected Advocate For Medicinal Marijuana
Olivia Newton-John used medicinal marijuana to relieve pain and other symptoms she had from cancer.
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How Nirvana Got Their Name
Kurt Cobain called his band Nirvana. But it didn't start out that way. How did the iconic band's name come to be?
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Olivia Newton-John's Smash Hit Was Originally Meant For A Hard Rocker
Ranked as one of the sexiest songs of all time, Olivia Newton-John's racy 1981 hit, "Physical," was originally intended for a musician with a different sound.
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How Chuck Berry Inspired One Of Bruce Springsteen's Greatest Songs
Though they differ lyrically and musically, Bruce Springsteen and Chuck Berry wrote songs with the same name that dealt with the promise of the American dream.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton-John has died after a long struggle with breast cancer. The actress and singer had been diagnosed with the disease three times since the 1990s.
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One Of The Most Popular Sports In The World Is Not What You'd Expect
While soccer (or football) dominates the list of most popular sports worldwide, badminton ranks highly as well, especially in certain countries.
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Woodstock 99: How Much Money The Controversial Festival Probably Made
Woodstock 99: How much money the controversial festival probably made
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Tragic Details About Bret Michaels
When people just assume that all it takes is luck to become a celebrity, they must not be taking someone like Bret Michaels into account. Here's his story.
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The Tragic True Story Of The Nika Riots
Emperor Justinian came to power with a plan to restablish the Roman Empire. His policies and military campaigns weren't always popular.
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What Happened To Hugh Hefner's Secretary, Mary?
Mary O'Connor, Hugh Hefner's secretary, was a dedicated and valued employee and friend who was content with not being the center of attention.
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The Sudden Rise And Fall Of Girls Gone Wild
Joe Francis created a brand that rose to pop culture infamy and fell finally to the dustbin of history. This is the sudden rise and fall of Girls Gone Wild.
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Robin Williams' Unexpected Friendship With Christopher Reeve Was Something Special
Robin Williams and Christopher Reeve had a close relationship even before they were famous.
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The Real Story Behind The Who's Behind Blue Eyes
In the midst of the Who's success, "Behind Blue Eyes" expressed Townshend's frustrations over worldly pressures and temptations.
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Bruce Springsteen's Folk-Rock Classic Atlantic City Was Inspired By Violent Mob Hits
The narration of "Atlantic City" reads like dismal urban folklore, and its inspiration is not too far from that.
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The Tragic 1999 Death Of John F. Kennedy Jr. Explained
But tragedy followed John F. Kennedy Jr,, starting just before his third birthday, when his father was assassinated, and ending with his early death in 1999.
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How Humphrey Bogart Took A Stand During The Hollywood Red Scare
Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall played major roles in fighting the persecutory practices of the government during the Hollywood Red Scare,.
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