What Was Colonel Tom Parker's Net Worth When He Died?
In much the same way that people made far more money selling equipment to miners than miners did mining, so it often is with managers of popular performers.
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Why John Wayne Once Had An Entire Lung Removed
John Wayne spent decades riding high in the Hollywood saddle, playing heroic figures unafraid to battle long odds. Offscreen, his fight became medical.
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The Only Elvis Presley Movie To Have 100% On Rotten Tomatoes
Elvis Presley had complicated feelings about his film career -- but one of his movies triumphs above the rest as 100% "certified fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes.
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The Classic Playground Game That Was Actually Once Part Of The Summer Olympics
All manner of human athletic competition goes into the spectacle we call the Olympic Games -- who can forget curling? -- but some have fallen to the wayside.
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Disturbing Details Discovered In Lucille Ball's Autopsy Report
The success of Desilu Productions made Lucille Ball one of the few female studio executives of her time, a savvy businesswoman in a male-dominated field.
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Why Superman Director Richard Donner Couldn't Stand Marlon Brando
Looking at the finished product, you might be tempted to think that Richard Donner's "Superman: The Movie" as a locked-in success from the beginning. Not so.
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The Truth About Elvis Presley's First Commercial Single
Numerous artists have mentioned Elvis -- especially early Elvis -- as a musical inspiration, a starting point for an entire genre of popular music.
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How A Gruesome Farm Accident Helped Mordecai Brown Become A Hall Of Fame Pitcher
It's always heartening when someone overcomes a significant physical challenge to become an outstanding example of accomplishment in their field.
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The Truth About Donald Trump's Tenure As A Football Owner In The USFL
No question -- professional American football is big business at every level. No wonder, then, that people thought they could prosper starting a new league.
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The Real Reason Elvis' Last Fiancee Ginger Alden Wanted No Part Of Graceland
It's one of the most popular residences in the United States: Elvis Presley's Graceland, visited by thousands upon thousands of tourists every year.
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Who Was The First Athlete To Appear On A Wheaties Box?
Images of athletes frequently grace the boxes of Wheaties cereal these days, but the marketing of the product didn't actually start that way.
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The Truth About The Original Hound Dog Song
Take a piece of performance art, watch it catch on with the public, and it somehow becomes set in stone, even though the piece in question might have a history.
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The Accidental Way Lauren Bacall Invented The Look
The classic Hollywood screen idol Lauren Bacall was known for her smoky voice and legendary love affair with Humphrey Bogart. She was also famous for The Look.
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How Are The FIFA World Cup Host Sites Selected?
Canadian, American, and Mexican soccer fans were thrilled when FIFA chose North America to host the 2026 World Cup. So how are host cities selected?
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We've Been Completely Fooled About Elvis' Hair This Whole Time
When it's a matter of a life lived well within the public eye -- for decades -- it's hard to imagine there's any aspect that's been left undiscovered.
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The Truth About George Steinbrenner's Relationship With Billy Martin
It happens in all manner of human relationships -- on-again, off-again, together, reconciled, fragmented, never again -- until the next time, anyway.
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When Was The Last Time The US Hosted A FIFA World Cup Match?
The United States, Canada, and Mexico are slated to jointly host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. When was the last time the US hosted a FIFA World Cup match?
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There's A Glaring Spelling Mistake On The 1972 Stanley Cup
Trophies are important, and just as important is what's written on the trophy, especially when the writing involves the names of individuals and teams.
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Disturbing Details Found In John Lennon's Autopsy Report
John Lennon was shot by Beatles fan Mark David Chapman in 1980.
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The Truth About Vince McMahon's Relationship With Andre The Giant
Here's what we know about Vince McMahon's relationship with the late WWE Hall of Famer Andre the Giant.
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Where Did Alan Shepard's Golf Balls Land After Hitting Them On The Moon?
Alan Shepard famously hit two golf balls during his Apollo 14 moon mission. Here's how far they went, and where they may have landed.
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The Story Behind Where Elvis Presley Was Born
Elvis Presley famously lived at Graceland, a grand Memphis estate, but his childhood home was more humble. This is the story of where Elvis was born.
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Inside Harry Belafonte's Relationship With Sidney Poitier
Legendary performers and civil rights activists Harry Belafonte and Sidney Poitier met as young men in New York in the late 1940s. Here's their story.
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Why The Recreation Of The 1938 Cleveland Guardians' Publicity Stunt Went Seriously Wrong
In 1980, a professional slow-pitch softball team in Cleveland took part in a publicity stunt to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the city's Terminal Tower.
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Inside The Tragic Friendship Of Andy Warhol And Jean-Michel Basquiat
For more than half a decade, pop artist Andy Warhol and neo-expressionist graffiti master Jean-Michel Basquiat enjoyed a fruitful collaboration.
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What Was The Last Song Kurt Cobain Recorded Before He Died?
Kurt Cobain tragically died at the age of 27, but left behind a lasting musical legacy. Here's the last song Kurt Cobain recorded before his death.
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What Happened To Elvis Presley's Personal Doctor After His Death?
Dr. George Nichopoulos was Elvis Presley's personal physician at the time of his death.
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