This Is How The San Francisco Giants Got Their Name
Sports teams are recognized by their star players, but of course also identified by the team name. Who got team naming rights, back in the day?
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What Happened To Humphrey Bogart And Lauren Bacall's Children?
Despite a 25-year gap between them — Lauren Bacall was 20 and Humphrey Bogart, 45 — the two had a very strong connection. They would have two children together.
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This Is How The Washington Nationals Got Their Name
The story of how the MLB's Washington Nationals got their name starts well before the team changed its name from the Montreal Expos in 2004.
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How Dr. Dre Got His Stage Name
John Denver was born Henry John Deutschendorf Jr., which is tough to fit on a poster. How about Dr. Dre? Where did his stage name come from, and why?
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Betty White Says These Life Rules Got Her To 100 Years Old
There's a long, long list of performing artists who cratered physically before their time. And then there is the rare, long-lived individual like Betty White.
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Whatever Happened To Pixie From LA Ink?
"LA Ink," headed by well-known tattoo artist Kat Von D, ran for four seasons. Von D's friend, artist Amber "Pixie" Acia, ran the shop during Season 1.
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This Is How The Chicago Cubs Got Their Name
For most of their century and a half of existence, the team has been known as the Chicago Cubs, a term bestowed on them by a newspaper writer.
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Where The Phrase 'Break A Leg' Came From
Performers in general, and actors in particular, can be a superstitious lot. Take, for example, wishing someone luck by saying "break a leg."
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Main Characters In Peaky Blinders That Didn't Exist In Real Life
One of Netflix's most popular series is "Peaky Blinders." This British period drama centers around the Shelby crime family and their rise to power.
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Here's Who Inherited Marlon Brando's Money When He Died
Actor Marlon Brando had a lot of kids, so you can bet that executing his estate was a mess. Here's who inherited his money after he died -- and who didn't.
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This Is How Aretha Franklin Once Saved The Grammy Awards
It's every producer's nightmare: The show is arranged, rehearsed, ready to be performed. And then one of the headliners cancels at the last minute.
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This Is How The Pittsburgh Pirates Got Their Name
The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of the oldest franchises in baseball, and got their name after signing a controversial contract with a top player.
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Here's Who Inherited Sonny Bono's Money After He Died
On January 5, 1998, while vacationing with wife Mary Whitaker Bono and their two children, Sonny Bono died after crashing into a tree while skiing.
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What Natalie Wood's On-Set Behavior Was Really Like
Hollywood has a history filled with vibrant, talented individuals behind and in front of the camera. It's also a business, and it involves contracts.
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Here's Who Likely Inherited Cloris Leachman's Money After She Died
When Academy Award-winning actress Cloris Leachman died on January 27, 2021, she left behind a legacy of well-known roles, as well as a hefty sum of cash.
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Details Found In Hugh Hefner's Death Certificate
Playboy founder Hugh Hefner died in 2017. His death certificate cited cardiac arrest, but it included a few other surprising details about Hef's health.
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This Is How The LA Dodgers Got Their Name
The LA Dodgers were originally based in Brooklyn, and the story of the "Dodgers" name is rooted in Brooklyn life. Here's how the team got its name.
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What Happened To Elizabeth Taylor's Children?
Elizabeth Taylor lived an occasionally chaotic life, both personal and professional. She was also a dedicated activist for several causes, and a devoted mother.
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What Lauren Bacall's On-Set Behavior Was Really Like
Lauren Bacall went from model to Hollywood actress within a short span of time. She is remembered for her on-screen legacy and brutal honesty.
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The Jackson Family Tree Explained
Like many show business families, the famous Jacksons had many members in the spotlight, but also some who weren't as prominent. The family has grown.
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The Country Singer Who Reunited The Eagles In The '90s
In 1993, an Eagles tribute record from popular country musicians was in the works, and one particular artist involved in the project had an unusual request.
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The Tragic Murder Of Pop Smoke Explained
Pop Smoke was on the rise and a leading artist of the New York drill music scene. Sadly, his short run in the music industry came to an end in February 2020.
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What Happened To Mary Tyler Moore's Son?
Mary Tyler Moore was one of television's most beloved stars, especially with her roles on "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show."
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How Does Keith Richards Really Feel About Led Zeppelin?
Sometimes legendary musicians have no qualms about insulting each other. Like the time when Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards talked about Led Zeppelin.
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The Ringling Brothers' Family Tree Explained
The Ringling brothers built a circus empire that provided entertainment to millions of people.
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This Is How The New York Mets Got Their Name
The Mets are one of New York City's two baseball teams, but where did the name come from? Here's how the historic franchise first got its name.
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What Clark Gable's On-Set Behavior Was Really Like
Clark Gable starred in one of the most famous movies of all time, the now controversial Civil War epic, "Gone with the Wind," released in 1939.
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