The Gripping Story Behind The Jaws Theme Song
The "Jaws" theme is one of the most iconic film motifs in history. But, when John Williams pitched it to director Steven Spielberg, it wasn't well received.
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Bob Dylan Has Another Career That Might Surprise You
Singer/songwriter Bob Dylan is viewed as the voice of his generation, the social commentary emerging from the folk music scene of the 1960s. But there's more.
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The Truth About Greta Garbo's Impressive Art Collection
Greta Garbo was famed for her talent on film, and for being notably reclusive. It turns out she was a serious -- and informed -- art collector as well.
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The Strange Place Where Angus Young Wrote Highway To Hell
"Highway to Hell" is an iconic AC/DC song that has rocked the ages. If it hadn't been for this moment of inspiration, that road may never have been paved.
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Who Are Phil Collins' Children?
Phil Collins will go down in history as one of the greatest, if not the greatest, drummers in all of rock 'n' roll history. So who are his children?
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Which College Teams Have The Most No. 1 NFL Draft Picks Of All Time?
These schools had the most No. 1 overall selections in the 86-year history of the NFL Draft.
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What Is Allegedly The World's Most Haunted Theater?
Theater folk have their share of superstitions -- don't say "Macbeth" in a theater, don't wish someone "good luck." Add to that the possibility of ghosts.
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What We Know About Liza Minnelli's Husbands
Liza Minnelli is often identified as descended from Hollywood royalty, an EGOT winner, known for a personal life as dramatic as her professional achievements.
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Why David Bowie Was Temporarily Banned From SNL
David Bowie is one of the most iconic figures in music. Certainly not one shy away from controversy, he even found himself banned from Saturday Night Live.
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The Story Behind The Mission Impossible Theme Song
Few theme songs for a movie or TV series catch the viewer's interest, set the scene, and are instantly recognizable like "Mission: Impossible."
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The Truth Behind Michelle Carter's Fundraiser
Michelle Carter was convicted of involuntary manslaughter after coercing her boyfriend to kill himself. Here's the truth about the fundraiser she organized.
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What Happened To Steven Stayner's Kidnapper, Kenneth Parnell?
Steven Stayner's kidnapper, Kenneth Parnell, only served five years in prison for that crime, but he wasn't done preying on kids. Here's what happened to him.
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The Hidden Talent Of Marilyn Monroe May Surprise You
Human beings are complex creatures, and often pursue more than one artistic expression. Frank Sinatra liked to paint. And what of Marilyn Monroe?
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Is This Why A Score Of Zero Is Called Love In Tennis?
The history of sports has its unique and arcane aspects, anything from the shape of an American football to the scoring references in tennis.
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Here's How Record Store Day Got Started
"Ghostbusters" told us that print is dead. Some might make the same case for vinyl recordings. Record Store Day participants, however, beg to differ.
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The Origin Of The Sports Mascot
Mascots are ubiquitous in the world of sports, taking on a variety of characters and forms. Here's where the mascot tradition first originated.
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How Geena Davis Almost Made The 2000 Olympic Team
Geena Davis is known for her movie roles, but she was also so talented in one sport that she almost made it to the Olympics. Here's what it was.
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The Tragedy Of Steven Stayner's 1989 Death Explained
The tragedy of Steven Stayner's life and death can't be overstated. Here's how the victim of kidnapping and years of abuse was killed in 1989 at 24, explained.
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Who Are Angela Lansbury's Children?
Dame Angela Lansbury is doubtless best known for her long-running series "Murder, She Wrote." Perhaps less known is another long-running role, as a mother.
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Best Shows For Fans Of Ink Master
Love watching people get tattooed on "Ink Master"? Then you'll love these shows too. Here are some show for fans of "Ink Master."
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Bruce Willis
Bruce Willis' legacy is cemented, but there have been various rough patches during his journey. This is the tragic real-life story of Bruce Willis.
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Why Jim Carrey's Andy Kaufman Performance Was So Controversial
Here's why Jim Carrey's portrayal of Andy Kaufman in the 1999 biopic "Man on the Moon" proved polarizing in many ways and to many people.
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Why Empire Records Fans Have Something To Celebrate Every April
The late Hollywood screenwriter William Goldman observed that "Nobody knows anything." Otherwise, they might have foreseen the cult success of "Empire Records."
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Why Was Greta Garbo Called The Swedish Sphinx?
Greta Garbo -- perhaps most often referred to simply as Garbo -- was a superbly talented, yet reclusive, Hollywood megastar at the beginning of the industry.
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How A Story In Golf Digest Helped Free An Innocent Man After 27 Years In Prison
The story of Valentino Dixon involves violence and homicide. It also involves the power of storytelling and the redemptive power of artistic expression.
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What Frank Sinatra Said About Bobby Rydell
Bobby Rydell was a mid-century teen music idol, even winning the admiration of another music icon, Frank Sinatra. Sinatra had this to say about Rydell.
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Tragic Details About Madonna
One of history's most iconic and influential pop stars, Madonna has struggled to find balance in a life that has had its share of ups and downs.
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