The Origin Of Queen's Band Name Explained
In the early 1970s, the name "Queen" was a little unusual, even risky, for a burgeoning rock band, but it worked. Here's the origin of the iconic band name.
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The Origin Of Evanescence's Band Name Explained
In 2003, Evanescence burst onto the scene with their debut album "Fallen," which was a smash hit. And their name dates back to when they were just a two-piece.
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What Ringo Starr's Former Bandmates Have To Say About Him
Ringo Starr has continued to prove his legendary status even after the Beatles broke up, and his former bandmates have a lot to say about him.
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Billy Joel's Disorder That Tragically Forced Him To Cancel All Concerts
Billy Joel, the legendary "Piano Man," announced he's cancelling all upcoming tour dates due to a recent diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH).
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Things About Space That Movies Get Wrong
In fiction, the gaps in humanity's knowledge of space have been filled by creativity and speculation. These are some things about space that movies get wrong.
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The Untold Truth Of The Magic School Bus
A generation of budding scientists found inspiration in the fun yet educational kids cartoon "The Magic School Bus." Here's what you didn't know about it.
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Why There Will Never Be Another Band Like Queen
When Queen emerged in the early '70s, rock music was forever changed. A perfect blend of raw musical talent and theatre, there'll never be another band like it.
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Where Google's First 20 Employees Are Now
Google's first employees were probably worried about just getting their paychecks, but it was worth it. Here's what Google's first 20 employees are up to now.
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Here's Who Inherited Shoeless Joe Jackson's Money After He Died
Disgraced baseball legend "Shoeless" Joe Jackson's career was cut short due to a scandal, but here's who he left his money to after he died.
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How Many Awards Has Linkin Park Won?
The release of 2000's "Hybrid Theory" put Linkin Park at the top of the scene, and they didn't stop there. Over the years, the rockers have won lots of awards.
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Stevie Nicks Lives An Unbelievably Lavish Life
Stevie Nicks suddenly found herself awash with money after the success of Fleetwood Mac in the 1970s, and has lived an unbelievably lavish life since.
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Awful American Idol Auditions That Made People Famous
American Idol has made many people famous, but over the years, some of the most awful auditions have also sent people viral for all the wrong reasons.
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The Illness That Ended Alan Jackson's Touring Career
Alan Jackson is a country music legend who's penned several classic hits spanning his 35-year career. Unfortunately, this illness ended his touring career.
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Country Stars Who Were Poorer Than You Realized
Just because chart-topping musicians earn a lot of money, it doesn't necessarily mean they hold on to it. These country stars were poorer than you realized.
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The World Record Lady Gaga Snatched From Madonna
Madonna has over a dozen Guinness Book of World Records accolades under her belt, but in 2025, Lady Gaga snatched one of them away from her.
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How KISS Set 2 World Records With 1 Show
KISS is known for being over the top in their live shows, but in 2020 they outdid themselves during a concert in Dubai by setting two world records.
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'80s Musicians We Completely Forgot About
Even a decade's most popular performers can fade into obscurity as the years pass. Here are some musicians from the 1980s you might have forgotten about.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Alice In Chains
Alice in Chains was the first band to bring grunge into the mainstream. But despite their considerable fame and fortune, they had their share of disasters.
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What The Final Year Of Janis Joplin's Life Was Like
Janis Joplin's tragic death in 1970 added another name to the infamous "27 Club." The final year of her life was as busy as you'd expect for a rock star.
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This Is The Greatest Song Of All Time, According To Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan is a legendary songwriter who needs no introduction, so when he calls a song the greatest of all time, many people are going to take notice.
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Why There Will Never Be Another Rock Star Like Mick Jagger
Front man of the ludicrously famous Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger has been a household name for eons, and there likely will never be another rock star like him..
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Grant Imahara's Most Dangerous Moments On MythBusters
Grant Imahara and the cast of MythBusters did a lot of potentially dangerous things on the show. Here's a look at some of Imahara's closest calls.
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Headlines From The Onion That Later Came True
Whether it's staffed with notable seers or just has good concepts of cultural trends, The Onion managed to predict the future on numerous occasions.
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Here Are The 2 Richest Members Of ABBA
Hailing from Sweden, ABBA became one of the most successful musical groups in pop history. They've all done well, but these are the two richest members.
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What Does It Mean When TSA Yells Bravo?
The next time you're at the airport, keep in ear out for a particular word — it's a Transportation Security Administration code you never want to hear.
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Things That Came Out About One-Hit Wonders After They Died
By definition, one-hit wonders usually don't have much time in the spotlight, so we often learn surprising things about them after they die.
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How Deep Purple Earned The Record For The Loudest Band In The World
Legendary rock group Deep Purple once really liked to play loud — so loud that they actually earned the record for the loudest band in the world.
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