Sloth's Tragic Real-Life Story
You know John Matuszak from The Goonies, but you might not know about the wildly reckless behavior that led to his untimely death at the age of 38.
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How Kim Jong-Il Kidnapped Two Of The Biggest Names In The South Korean Film Industry
Show business moguls will go to great lengths to acquire and keep talented artists -- actors, directors, musicians. But you don't often hear of kidnapping.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Freddie Prinze
Freddie Prinze, born as Frederick Karl Pruetzel, was an iconic actor and comedian who starred in The Chico and The Man, but he sadly lived a tragic life.
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How An NFL Kicker Kicked A Touchdown To Himself
The history of sports is full of those odd, perhaps confusing, ultimately entertaining moments, like the kicker who ran his own kick for a touchdown.
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Inside The Friendship Between Marilyn Monroe And Jane Russell
Sometimes, colleagues turn on one another, especially in competitive fields like show business. But what about Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe?
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Cecil B. DeMille Buried Props After Making A Film Masterpiece
Cecil B. DeMille was a successful producer and director beginning with some of Hollywood's first movies. Some set pieces have become objects of archaeology.
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Sports Memorabilia That's Sold For Over $1 Million
For the biggest (and richest) sports fans, there's nothing like owning a piece of history. Here are pieces of sports memorabilia that sold for over $1 million.
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Bette Davis' Callous Words About Joan Crawford's Death
Sometimes colleagues get along, sometimes they don't. Sometimes they really hate each other, as in the case of actresses Bette Davis and Joan Crawford.
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Sarah Jessica Parker's 2022 Met Gala Dress Honored A 19th Century Black Woman
The annual Met Gala is a fashion extravaganza involving models, celebrities, and innumerable paparazzi. Some of this year's designs delivered a message.
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Inside The Time Shirley MacLaine Performed The Can-Can For Nikita Khrushchev
Shirley MacLaine and Nikita Khrushchev aren't often linked, but MacLaine once performed the can-can dance for Khrushchev during his visit to the U.S.
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Hugh Hefner's Strange Connection To The Hollywood Sign
Hugh Hefner is known as the founder of Playboy, but he also has a little-known connection to the famous Hollywood sign. He helped raise money to preserve it.
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Whatever Happened To Figure Skater Katarina Witt?
Katarina Witt was was one of the world's top figure skaters, winning multiple Olympic gold medals and appearing in TV shows. Here's what she's doing now.
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Mary Shelley Kept A Macabre Memento Of Her Husband After His Death
Various churches are more or less famous for keeping bits and pieces of esteemed, holy individuals -- a lock of hair, perhaps a bone or two. So did one widow.
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The Truth About Don Henley And Stevie Nicks' Relationship
Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks' short-lived fling with Don Henley in the mid-seventies sparked inspiration for a song off of the band's 1979 album "Tusk."
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The Oscar-Winning Actor Who Wrote A Movie For The Monkees
It never hurts to have more than one way to make a living. Lots of actors and actresses have spent time as waiters. Others act, sing, dance, and even write.
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British Royal Feuds That Got Out Of Hand
British history is full of royal feuds dating back to the Middle Ages. Here are some of the most consequential and absurd royal feuds to unfold in the UK.
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How Little Richard Mentored A Young Paul McCartney
By his own admission, there was one musician who influenced McCartney above all others: Little Richard, who had a glut of hits in the late '50s.
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How Public Enemy Got Their Name
Public Enemy are one of the most iconic hip-hop groups of all time. With a name that jumps off the album cover, the history of its origin is rooted in politics.
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How The Real Dr. Feelgood Prevented Possible Baseball History
In 1961, Mickey Mantle was heading towards breaking baseball's biggest record -- but his doctor ended up changing Mantle's course, and with it, history.
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The Untold Truth Of Baz Luhrmann's Elvis
Baz Luhrmann has made some visually stunning films, now he is about to release his latest, a biopic about Elvis Presley. Learn the untold truth about this film.
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How A National Tragedy Helped Make A Chuck Norris Film Flop
Most of us know one or two or 20 Chuck Norris jokes. He isn't known for his sense of humor. Nor is he known for the greatness of his film "Top Dog."
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Who Is 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin's Wife?
Austin's present marriage -- fourth of four -- has also proved to be his longest marriage (so far). So who is the honest woman married to the wrestling great?
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Who Is Mick Mars' Supermodel Wife, Seraina Schonenberger?
Mick Mars, a member of the band Motley Crue, is one of the band's quieter members, and married to a supermodel. This is Mick Mars's supermodel wife.
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How A 49-Year-Old Pharmacist Was Once Drafted To The NBA
We tend to think of basketball as a young man's game, especially the NBA, but a 49-year-old pharmacist was once drafted by the 76ers. Here's how it happened.
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The Belgian Musician Who Played Harmonica For Sesame Street
The harmonica is a humble instrument, inexpensive, easy to play, difficult to master. One musician who did master it -- and how -- was Toots Thielemans.
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The Beatles And Jimi Hendrix Were Both Turned Down By The Same Executive
This 1960s record executive didn't just say no to the Beatles but also turned down Jimi Hendrix shortly before his own rise to stardom.
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The Untold Truth Of Jamie Hyneman
Jamie Hyneman always clammed up on MythBusters, so what's there to know about him? Plenty. Here's the untold truth of Jamie Hyneman.
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