What Jane Fonda's On-Set Behavior Is Really Like
Famed actress Jane Fonda has a very storied Hollywood career. When she isn't making headlines for her on-screen talents, she can be a controversial figure.
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What Bette Davis' On-Set Behavior Was Really Like
Distinguished artists in various fields can often come to feel excessively honored, privileged, even entitled -- above the rules of ordinary folk.
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This Is How The Minnesota Twins Got Their Name
The Minnesota Twins thrilled fans with World Series wins in both 1987 and 1991. But the team's greatest feat may have been to unite two rival cities.
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Tragic Details Found In Leon Wilkeson's Autopsy Report
Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Leon Wilkeson died of natural causes in 2001.
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These Were John Lennon's Favorite Beatles Songs
Discussing his first post-Beatles album, Lennon compared his new work to "Strawberry Fields" as well as two other songs not mentioned in the 1968 interview.
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The Tragic Death Of Bruno Mars' Mother
Both of Bruno Mars' parents were musically inclined; his father was a percussionist and his mother a singer. Mars began performing at age 5.
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This Is How The Seattle Mariners Got Their Name
What do the city of Seattle, the game of baseball, and the classic movie actor Danny Kaye — star of "White Christmas" and "The Court Jester" — have in common?
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What Happened To Judy Garland's Children?
Judy Garland was one of the most famous stars of Hollywood's Golden Age. In her personal life, Garland's multiple marriages resulted in three children.
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This Is Paul McCartney's Favorite Song
In recent years, Beatles legend, Wings frontman, and evergreen solo star, Paul McCartney, has cemented his reputation as perhaps the greatest pop songwriter.
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This Is Mick Jagger's Favorite David Bowie Song
David Bowie's death, needless to say, was a tremendous blow to music fans around the world. It marked the loss of one of music's most colorful personalities.
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Disturbing Details Found In Dimebag Darrell's Autopsy Report
The autopsy of Pantera and Damageplan guitarist Dimebag Darrell Abbott revealed some tragic details about his murder.
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The Star Billie Holiday Named Herself After
Billie Holiday is considered to be one of the greatest Jazz singers of all time. Her 1939 song "Strange Fruit" became her biggest hit and made Holiday a star.
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Tragic Details Found In Sean Connery's Death Certificate
Sir Sean Connery -- award-winning actor, celebrity -- proved mortal after all when he died in his sleep in 2020 at the age of 90. What contributed to his death?
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The Truth About John Lennon's Troubled Life
If professional success and family are two keystones of personal happiness, John Lennon was the exception.
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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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