The Real Story Behind The Song Unchained Melody
"Unchained Melody" is one of the most iconic songs of all time charting multiple times throughout history. Here is the story behind this heart-wrenching tune.
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The Truth About Jean Michel Basquiat And Madonna's Relationship
At first, it might seem like one of the more odd pairings from celebrity culture: a groundbreaking visual artist and an up-and-coming performer.
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How Did Iron Maiden Get Their Name?
Iron Maiden is one of the most recognizable names in heavy metal, but there's a common misconception about where it came from.
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Travis Barker Spent Time With Another Band Before Joining Blink-182
Travis Barker was part of another rock group for a few years before he joined Blink-182.
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Why David Gilmour Was Never Meant To Be A Permanent Member Of Pink Floyd
David Gilmour is synonymous with Pink Floyd but he was not supposed to be a full-time member. Here's how the silky guitarist came to be the face of Pink Floyd.
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Inside Hells Angels Founder Sonny Barger's Tragic Life
Mention the Hells Angels motorcycle club, and unique images are conjured; archetypes, even. Few embodied them more deeply than Sonny Barger.
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How A Single Phone Call To Lucille Ball Completely Changed Carol Burnett's Career
Lucille Ball and Carol Burnett are two trailblazers of women in comedy. Here's the story of how one phone call to Lucille Ball changed Burnett's career.
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How R. Kelly And Jay-Z's Collaboration Became A Bitter Feud
Nearly two decades ago, the creative collaboration between Jay-Z and R. Kelly was poised to take over the world. So what caused them to split for good?
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Tragic Details Found In Selena's Autopsy Report
Latina pop icon Selena was murdered at the young age of 23. Here are the tragic details found in her autopsy report.
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New York Knicks Legend John Starks' Career Was Actually Saved By A Knee Injury
Former New York Knicks guard John Starks might not have had the long career that he did if not for a knee injury he sustained in his early NBA years.
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What Barbara Eden Really Did Before Her Hollywood Fame
Riding the coattails of an 8-year "Bewitched" craze, writer Sidney Sheldon created "I Dream of Jeannie," starring then-up-and-coming actress Barbara Eden.
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Farrah Fawcett's Prized Possession Had Controversy Booming After Her Death
After the death of '70s icon Farrah Fawcett, an Andy Warhol painting of her became one of her life's biggest controversies. Here's what happened.
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How A Piece Of Cake Led Alan Alda To Meet His Wife
Alan Alda met his wife in a pretty unique, hilarious fashion, when a piece of rum cake dropped on the floor and he and his future wife scrambled to eat it.
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Where Is Jan Broberg From Abducted In Plain Sight Today?
The documentary "Abducted in Plain Sight" was a jaw-dropping film. Here is where Jan Broberg, the true-crime kidnapping victim, is today.
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Here's Why Dice Were Invented
There's a fine line to be drawn between tool and toy, research and guesswork. The (very long) history of dice is one example. What are the odds?
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Tragic Details About Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks is always willing to please and make others smile, but he has experienced some adversity. Here are a few tragic details about Tom Hanks.
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How Did The Cure Get Their Name?
Before they became The Cure, the iconic band went by a name lead singer Robert Smith hated, claiming it sounded too American and "hippyish."
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Disturbing Details About R. Kelly's Childhood
R&B superstar R. Kelly's conviction for child sexual abuse belie his own abuse growing up, his attorneys say. Here are those disturbing details.
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Travis Barker's First Musical Hero May Surprise You
Travis Barker is known for his creative musical collaborations. So how did one of the world's best-known drummers decide to start playing in the first place?
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What It Was Really Like To See Snow White In 1938
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" was a marvel film for the time, delighting audiences and critics alike. Here's what it was like to see the film in 1938.
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The Tragic Reason Travis Barker Didn't Fly In A Plane For Over A Decade
Legendary musician Travis Barker has been a household name for decades. Here's the tragic reason he didn't fly in a plane for over a decade.
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The Three Olympic Games That Have Been Held In Countries That No Longer Exist
The Olympics famously relocate from nation to nation for each edition of the games. Sometimes games are eliminated, but what about host nations?
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How Charlie Chaplin's Meeting With Gandhi Inspired His Film Career
Charlie Chaplin is one of the lauded comedic actors of all time. In his later years he came politically active and met Gandhi, who inspired this masterpiece
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The Last Movie Paul Newman Filmed Before His Heartbreaking Death
Paul Newman, one of the biggest film stars of the 20th century, passed away in 2008. This was the last movie Newman starred in before his death.
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Why Martin Scorsese Had To Edit Neil Young's Nose During The Last Waltz
With all of the bells and whistles inherent in digital filmmaking, it's a breeze to alter an entire film, let alone a segment. In the 1970s? Not so much.
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The Fine Arts Were An Olympic Competition For Decades Before They Were Banned
The Olympics have featured a wide variety of events throughout the years, and for decades, fine arts were among them as a distinct competition.
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Eddie Murphy's Music Career Was Actually More Successful Than You Thought
While best known as a comedic actor, Eddie Murphy also dipped his toes into the world of music more than a few times throughout his performing career.
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