Why Janis Joplin Bought A Headstone For Bessie Smith
Janis Joplin was greatly influenced by blues singers that came before her. She even bought a headstone for Bessie Smith. Here's why.
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The Truth About Bob Barker's Relationship With His Late Wife
For 35 years Bob Barker was the host of the iconic game show, "The Price is Right." He always referred to his late wife Dorothy Jo as the love of his life.
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The Only Academy Awards Elizabeth Taylor Ever Won
Elizabeth Taylor was a fixture in global popular culture for decades, as a talented and beautiful artist in numerous films -- were any Oscar-worthy?
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Sad Details About Howard Stern's Life
Time was, Howard Stern's name wouldn't appear without the qualifier "shock jock." Stern, born in 1954, took audio entertainment -- radio; first, terrestrial, then satellite -- to new heights. Or new depths, depending on your point of view.
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Angela Lansbury Holds Citizenship In These 3 Countries
Dame Angela Lansbury is perhaps best known for her work on "Murder, She Wrote." She has multiple awards to her credit, as well as multiple citizenships.
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How Audrey Hepburn Supported Holland's Resistance To Nazi Occupation During WWII
Audrey Hepburn began training as a ballerina and dancer. However, that joy was short-lived because the Nazis eventually invaded the Netherlands in 1940.
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What Babe Ruth's Last Months Were Really Like
There is not a name more synonymous with baseball than Babe Ruth. In 1948, Ruth showed he was as mortal as any other person as he sat at death's door.
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The Surprising Way Pamela Anderson Was Discovered
Preeminent blonde-bombshell Pamela Anderson has been a household name since the early 1990s. Here is the surprising way she was discovered.
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The Truth About Bob Barker's Time In The Navy
"The Price is Right" host Bob Barker was accepted to Drury University on a scholarship in 1942, but ended up joining the Navy to serve in World War II.
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Details You Didn't Know About Tom Brady
There's much more to Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady than meets the eye. Let's take a deeper look at Tom Brady and the details you had no idea about.
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The Worst Fans Who Screwed Up Sporting Events
These are the worst fans who screwed up sporting events.
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Is This Why Kid Rock And Pamela Anderson's Relationship Ended?
While perhaps not one of the most intuitive Hollywood pairings, actress Pamela Anderson and singer Kid Rock were once married from 2006 to 2007.
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How Athletes From Tropical Countries Train For The Winter Olympics
In the Winter Olympics, athletes from tropical countries are perennial underdogs. This is how athletes from tropical countries train for the Winter Olympics.
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Tragic Details About Louie Anderson
Stand-up comedian, game show host, and actor Louie Anderson lived through an extraordinarily difficult childhood, but became a star loved by millions.
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Why Antiques Roadshow Faced Criticism Over A Christmas Special
"Antiques Roadshow" might seem like a relatively uncontroversial show, but it sparked the ire of viewers when a Christmas special was filmed in summer.
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Loretta Lynn Is The Only Female Artist To Win This Honor At The ACM Awards
Loretta Lynn is a groundbreaking country artist by any measure. The singer was a "coal miner's daughter" who got married at 15 and had four kids by 22.
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The Real Reason Snoop Dogg Was Acquitted Of Murder
Snoop Dogg used to rap about murder all the time, but he actually once stood trial for murder. Here's the story of the incident, and his acquittal.
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The Tragic Last Days Of Ryan Dunn
As the TV show "Jackass" was being developed, a group of skaters caught the attention of producers, which included Bam Margera and Ryan Dunn.
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Who Is The Crosby, Stills, And Nash Song Suite: Judy Blue Eyes Really About?
The classic Crosby, Stills, and Nash song, "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes," was actually about Judy Collins, a one-time love interest of Stephen Stills.
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The Real Backstory Behind The Lynyrd Skynyrd Song Sweet Home Alabama
Lynyrd Skynyrd's famous song, "Sweet Home Alabama," was more controversial than you might think. Here's the backstory of the song and its controversy.
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Whatever Happened To Ben Folds?
Ben Folds is a singer-songwriter known for dreaming up piano compositions set under tenderhearted lyrics that have a sneaky habit of slicing through souls.
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The Truth About Olivia De Havilland's Relationship With Her Sister Joan Fontaine
It's one of the most legendary rivalries in Hollywood: two sisters, born 15 months apart, who began tormenting each other almost from the time they could talk.
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Main Characters From Titanic That Didn't Exist In Real Life
"Titanic" is the third-highest grossing movie of all time. The film captured the attention and eventually the hearts of moviegoers everywhere.
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Why This Might Just Be Emmylou Harris' Best Song
Interestingly, what's widely considered Emmylou Harris' best song, and certainly among her most successful singles, is also a cover.
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The Star Who Gave Tony Bennett One Of His First Big Breaks
Tony Bennett wasn't always the star singer he became later in his life. In the 1940s, jazz singer Pearl Bailey gave Bennett his first big break.
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Dick Van Dyke Got His High School Diploma Later Than You Might Think
Dick Van Dyke, star of "The Dick Van Dyke Show," left high school to join the military. It wasn't until 60 years later that he finally got his degree.
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The Truth About Ink Master, Jerrel Larkins
A recent season of reality TV show "Ink Master: Turf Wars" featured a young tattoo artist and shop owner from Colorado named Jerrel Larkins.
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