There is a dark side to every glitzy American success story, and that of Frank Sinatra is no exception. When Sinatra died in 1998 at the age of 82, it was revealed that the Federal Bureau of Investigation had kept a file on the world-famous crooner for more than 40 years, totaling some 1,300 pages
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Apart from its inclusion playing over the closing credits of the 1994 film Interview With The Vampire, for which it was recorded, there has never much appreciation for the track. When Spin magazine ranked the band's recordings back in 2016, "Sympathy for the Devil" came in dead last -- 79th of 79.
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Frey, fellow Eagle Don Henley, and collaborator J.D. Souther wrote "a Sam Cooke-esque song that had hand clapping and no chorus." To help with the chorus, Frey called an old friend and fellow '70s rock star/songwriter Bob Seger and asked for his input. Frey and Seger went way back.
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What was a young Hollywood starlet doing with a nerdy writer 11 years her senior? Marilyn Monroe could have had any man she wanted, but she went with playwright Arthur Miller? Even though it only lasted a short few years, there was initially something that brought this disparate couple together.
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Three were killed in the "Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular" in 2009. Visitors and employees alike have been struck by runaway train carts, and even the "It's a Small World" ride has murdered people. Oh, and just in case all that isn't depressing enough, The Beatles died there, as well.
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It seems to be a common situation within the world of A-list celebrities: lots of rock stars want to be movie stars, and lots of movie stars want to be rock stars. It turns out that even Keanu Reeves couldn't resist the urge to walk off the soundstage and onto the arena stage.
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When pressed to name past and present members of the Rolling Stones, it's easy to come up with Mick, Keith, Charlie, and Ronnie, and not too hard to remember past Stones like Brian Jones or Bill Wyman, but it's a rare person who will automatically think of and give credit to keyboardist Ian Stewart.
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Founder, co-singer, guitarist, and lead songwriter Jerry Cantrell eschewed the show-offy, over-the-top guitar work of the glam era (as many of his contemporaries did), and in its place opted for pointedly constructed lines suffused with slow, grinding loops and pedal tones of sludge metal.
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The two first met in 1943, while Ava was still with her first husband, the famous actor Mickey Rooney. Frank was married as well, to his sweetheart Nancy, with whom he had a child (and eventually two more). Still, that didn't stop him from showing interest in Ava.
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Polyandry, when a woman takes two or more husbands, has been found in many cultures throughout history. In the 18th and 19th century, for instance, women in China ruled the roost and sometimes took more than one husband. Who knew the 1800s could be so progressive?
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Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge, a physical competition reality show, featured a surprisingly supportive, though classically tough-as-nails, Steve Austin. He still yelled everything he said, but this time it was tough love, rather than repeatedly threatening people.
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The fact is, Dylan's had ups and downs in his love-life, just like the rest of us, and many musicologists believe that these experiences have shaped some of his best-known works, filling them with an emotional intensity you can only get through living, loving, and years of reflection.
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After seeing Fishbacher perform some magic tricks, Horn approached him and asked, "If you can make a rabbit and a dove appear and disappear, can you do the same with a cheetah?" Roy revealed that he had sneaked his pet cheetah onto the ship. It's unknown if Siegfried made Chico disappear that night.
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John Lennon showed genius in the songs he created, but that doesn't mean he sought greatness in everything he wrote. The unconventional musician liked to challenge people. In fact, the song "I Am the Walrus" intentionally used befuddling lyrics to stress the point that music isn't always serious.
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Unbeknownst to Edge's legions of adoring fans, throughout much of his career he was suffering from several neck injuries that would cause the condition that ultimately led to his retirement from the ring. He was lucky that it didn't take him out for good.
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Visits to Santa Claus, in malls or Christmas festivals, are a time-honored tradition. The kids tell Santa what they want for Christmas, and parents find out what to buy. Being a Santa Claus isn't just about putting on a costume and asking children what they want. It honestly takes a lot of work.
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Harry said, "I just continued to try and flag a cab down. But he was very persistent, and he asked me where I was going. It was only a couple of blocks away, and he said, 'well I'll give you a ride.'" She got in the car, but when she went to roll the window down, she realized something was wrong.
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There is a single floor tile at complete odds with the rest of the cathedral, suggesting it was installed later. In the center of the tile is a very boot-shaped footprint that legend says was made by the Devil himself as he stood in that spot, frustrated at his bargain being broken.
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For two weeks, the family sat by his bedside, waiting for Blanc to wake up from his coma. Then one of his neurologists came up with an idea, explained Open Culture. Instead of talking to Blanc, why don't they try talking to one of his many characters?
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This unusual artistic venture was sponsored by Louis XIII Cognac (owned by the French brand Rémy Martin), which asked Robert Rodriguez and John Malkovich to create a film inspired by the 100 years it takes to properly age a bottle of Louis XIII.
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When bands break up, members are free to branch out and establish their own identities and projects. But suddenly being responsible for making their own decisions and solving their own problems often leads to disaster. Members of the Pre-Fab Four, the sitcom-centric Monkees, were no exception.
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The life of an athlete can be short and bittersweet. After their competitive years are over, their lives can be just as hard. Debi Thomas, an Olympic bronze medalist in figure skating, considered the best Black figure skater of her generation, went from extreme highs to extreme lows.
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Now considered by Bleacher Report, Sport Bible, and millions of wrestling fans the world over to be the greatest professional wrestler of all time, Austin now claims March 16 to be a national holiday. And we dare anyone who disagrees to try to tell him otherwise to his face.
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Dolly Parton's "Jolene" is catchy, with a hook that repeats the title name over and over again. People are also attracted to the lyrics about one woman begging another not to take her man. The song spoke to scorned women and country music fans everywhere.
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On the morning of June 3, 1964, Starr collapsed during a band photo shoot in London, England for the Saturday Evening Post, reports the Beatles Bible. He was taken to University College Hospital, diagnosed with tonsillitis and pharyngitis, and ordered to rest.
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Comedians Rhett and Link have been ruling the internet for several years. Together since childhood, they are most known for their show, Good Mythical Morning, and their podcast, Ear Biscuits. Here's taking a look at the lives of the comedic duo.
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Is it any wonder why, then, when Kilmister passed away on December 26, 2015, that Motörhead and their "metal umlaut" were no more? A mere three days later, as recounted on Expressen, drummer Mikkey Dee said, "Motörhead is over, of course. Lemmy was Motörhead." That was it.
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