Here's How ABBA Essentially Pioneered Reality Entertainment
When you think of reality TV, shows like "Keeping Up with the Kardashians,\" might come to mind. But the genre goes back earlier than you think — to ABBA.
Read More-
-
This Is What Really Happened To Eddie Van Halen's Massive Estate
Eddie Van Halen, like most celebrities who have a large net worth, most likely had a last will and testament prepared well before his passing.
Read More -
The Worst Green Day Hit Song Might Surprise You
The results of a recent survey revealed a rather surprising choice as Green Day's least popular hit song.
Read More -
The Kitchen Item Vincent Price's Grandfather Invented
While actor Vincent Price may be best known for his horror movies, his grandfather created one of the most helpful kitchen items of all time.
Read More -
What You Might Not Know About Nikki Sixx's Near-Death Experience
In 1987, Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx was declared clinically dead before he was revived. Here's what you may not know about his near-death experience.
Read More -
The Tragic Death Of Robin Gibb
Robin Gibb was a music industry survivor, working alongside his brothers in the Bee Gees for decades. Unfortunately, his career was cut short at the age of 62.
Read More -
Why Ritchie Blackmore Was Happy To Be Replaced In Deep Purple
Deep Purple's original lineup consisted of guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, singer Rod Evans, bassist Nick Simper, keyboardist Jon Lord, and drummer Ian Paice.
Read More -
How Liza Minnelli Ended Up Singing On A My Chemical Romance Album
Liza Minnelli did one surprising project when she was featured on an album from My Chemical Romance, an alternative rock band.
Read More -
How Hall And Oates Really Felt About Their '80s Music Videos
Hall and Oates did take the initiative to make their own music video before MTV, for "She's Gone." That odd video from 1973 may have given them a slight leg up.
Read More -
This Is The Longest-Standing Olympic Record In The Modern Era
Several long-standing Olympic records remain unbroken to this day, but the oldest such modern record was originally set at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.
Read More -
The Truth About The Musical Stephen King Wrote With John Mellencamp
It all started with the purchase of a haunted Indiana lakeside cabin — this is the story of the John Mellencamp and Stephen King collaboration you never heard.
Read More -
The Untold Truth Of Dita Von Teese
Burlesque star Dita Von Teese is often credited with bringing back the art form for current audiences. This is the untold truth of Dita Von Teese.
Read More -
These Were Sci-Fi Writer Philip K. Dick's Warnings To The World
The mind of Philip K. Dick can be considered revolutionary, as he predicted many technological advancements that are in use today.
Read More -
This Was The Last Major Movie Released On VHS
The last big Hollywood film released on VHS tape might be more recent than you think. It happened in 2006 after the movie hit theaters the year before.
Read More -
The Surprising Origins Of The Olympic Torch Relay
The Olympic Torch Relay is inspired by the ancient Greek tradition of celebrating a sacred flame. Fire was brought to Earth from the divine home of the gods.
Read More -
These Are The Only Countries That Have Been In Every Summer Olympics
Countries have skipped the games for reasons as simple as not having any athletes to send to the competition to making a political statement.
Read More -
The Only Athlete To Win Gold Medals At The Summer And Winter Olympics
Edward "Eddie" Patrick Francis Eagan holds a unique honor in Olympic history. He's the only person to win gold medals in both the Winter and Summer games.
Read More -
What Do The Olympic Rings Actually Stand For?
A ring for each continent represented in the Olympics? Sure, makes sense. But wait, why are there only five? And what do these colors mean? Here's the scoop:
Read More -
The Truth About The Youngest Olympian In The Modern Era
Gymnasts are known to peak young, but the age of the youngest Olympian in the modern era may surprise you.
Read More -
What Olympic Gold Medals Are Actually Made Of
But what about the gold medal itself? Is the .63-inch-diameter, .12-inch thick disc colloquially called a "gold medal" actually made of gold? Or gold plated?
Read More -
The Famous Musician Tom Petty Received His First Guitar Lessons From
Petty, who grew up in Gainesville, Florida, went to a local music store to learn to play the guitar. There he met a teacher: Don Felder, future Eagles member.
Read More -
The 7 Best And 7 Worst Rock Hudson Movies
Rock Hudson appeared in some classic films ... and some not so classic ones. Here are the 7 best and 7 worst Rock Hudson movies.
Read More -
The Truth About Beethoven's Father
Ludwig van Beethoven's father, Johann van Beethoven, was a family man who loved teaching music, but perhaps his most powerful love was for alcohol.
Read More -
The Real Reason Fieldy Is Stepping Away From Korn
Korn bassist Reginald Arvizu aka Fieldy announced that he is taking a hiatus from the band and won't be joining them on the upcoming tour.
Read More -
How NFL Player Carl Nassib Just Made History
Las Vegas Raider's defensive end Carl Nassib made history by becoming the first active NFL player to come out as gay. The significance can't be overstated.
Read More -
The Real Reason Bob Seger Might Be Done Touring
Despite the fact that their last album release was in 1995, Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band performed on tours, from their inception up until last year.
Read More -
Why The Moody Blues Wasn't At Woodstock
Several of the biggest names in music at the time performed at Woodstock, the three-day music festival in New York, but the Moody Blues was not there.
Read More
