Times The Olympics Were Boycotted
The first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896, and the sporting event has been around so long, naturally, the event has not been short of any controversy.
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American Pickers Never Went To These States. Here's Why
Antiquing takes on a whole new meaning in the acclaimed reality TV series "American Pickers," which features Mike Wolfe, Danielle Colby, and Frank Fritz.
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Why It Was Hard For Dolly Parton To Work With Sylvester Stallone
Laurel and Hardy, Abbot and Costello, even Spade and Farley. But Stallone and Parton? Yes, it happened. How did that go? And will it happen again?
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Here's Who Inherited Mary Tyler Moore's Money After She Died
When Mary Tyler Moore died on January 25, 2017, she left this earth as one of the most successful actresses of a generation, leaving heirs quite a bit of money.
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The Most Popular Shows In America 50 Years Ago
We didn't always have hundreds of choices available on our TV remote. Did it make a difference? Did fewer choices have an impact on TV popularity 50 years ago?
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What T.I.'s Life In Prison Was Really Like
Rapper T.I. is a Grammy-winning artist and one of the most successful hip-hop entertainers to come out of Atlanta, but his success brought some legal troubles.
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Betty White Says This Is Her Favorite Episode Of The Golden Girls
With hundreds of episodes, "The Golden Girls" was a TV success story like few others. Fans each have a favorite episode. So does cast member Betty White.
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The Real Reason Smashing Pumpkins Broke Up
Here's why the Smashing Pumpkins temporarily broke up in 2000, following the release of their fifth studio album.
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The Untold Truth Of R.L. Stine
If you grew up in the '80s or '90s, you probably read the Goosebumps and Fear Streets books. This is the untold truth of their author, R. L. Stine.
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Here's Who Inherited Christopher Lee's Money After He Died
Christopher Lee's film career led to massive fame in films like "Dracula" and "The Curse of Frankenstein," as well as franchises that included Star Wars.
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The Truth About Taryn Manning's Troubling Past
In between music, roles in successful TV and film projects, and more, Taryn Manning has had her share of personal and legal turmoil over the years.
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What Are Cursed Images And Why Do They Exist Online?
Some photos are just creepy, and that's apparently the point. Here's how to know if you've found a cursed image, and why it was made in the first place.
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Here's Who Inherited Arnold Palmer's Money After He Died
From Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Arnold Palmer was a legend, from winning his first professional golf match in 1955 to earning a massive fortune during his career.
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The Shrink Next Door: The Real-Life Story Behind It
Apple TV's The Shrink Next Door is a quirky series about control and deception. Perhaps the most shocking thing about it: it's based on a true story!
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The True Story That Inspired Zero Dark Thirty
Hollywood has never been shy about mining history and current events for narratives. Audiences are left wondering how much is true, and how much is fiction.
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The Roman Myth That Inspired Remus Lupin's Name In Harry Potter
While werewolves are (for better or worse) widely understood to be non-existent, the different mythological terms that refer to them are abundant.
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What It's Really Like To Go To Santa School
Playing Santa isn't a role, it's a craft. And that's why wannabe Santas pay thousands of dollars to learn the art, science, and the duties of St. Nick.
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The Surprising Reason Billy Joel Was Not A Fan Of Woodstock
Some of the era's biggest names in music performed at the Woodstock festival in 1969. Turns out, a future music powerhouse was there, too -- in the audience.
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Tragic Details About Young And The Restless Star Kristoff St. John
Kristoff St. John captivated millions of people during his run on "The Young and the Restless" with his portrayal of the character Neil Winters.
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Here's Who Inherited Audrey Hepburn's Money After She Died
Audrey Hepburn, the star of the iconic film "Breakfast at Tiffany's," died from cancer in 1993. She was survived by her two sons, half brothers Sean and Luca.
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Here's Who Inherited David Bowie's Fortune After He Died
David Bowie's death marked an indescribably deep loss for the music world, considering the profound influence he left on rock 'n' roll in the decades prior.
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This Spell In Harry Potter Was Named After A Greek Myth
Harry Potter has been inspired by the folklore of Western Europe and the British Isles. Where did J.K. Rowling find inspiration for the name of this spell?
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The Real Reason Fred Astaire Once Called Michael Jackson
Fred Astaire and Michael Jackson had one huge thing in common, and that led to a phone call Jackson would never forget.
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The Greek Myth That Inspired The Movie Labyrinth
Fantasy movies often use some elements of Greek mythology. Take the movie "Labyrinth," which starred Jennifer Connelly and the late David Bowie.
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Here's Who Inherited Gary Coleman's Money After He Died
Actor Gary Coleman was small but a larger-than-life entertainer, earning tremendous fame when he starred on the sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes" from 1978 to 1986.
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The British Legend That Inspired Padfoot In Harry Potter
From J.K. Rowling's imagination, the Harry Potter series of books tell the story of a boy wizard named Harry and the magical adventures that befall him.
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What Really Happens When A Country Boycotts The Olympics
The Biden administration may be on the verge of announcing that it will be invoking a so-called "diplomatic boycott" of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
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