One-Hit Wonder Stars Who Were Poorer Than You Realized
We don't expect one-hit wonders to be fabulously wealthy, but some either made way less money than you would think, or lost it all over the years.
Read MoreWe don't expect one-hit wonders to be fabulously wealthy, but some either made way less money than you would think, or lost it all over the years.
Read MoreSome of these artists knew they were saying goodbye; others thought their best years were yet to come. Either way, their final songs are tinged with tragedy.
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Read MoreKurt Angle has battled all kinds of tragedy in his time, more than his fair share. Here's the tragic real-life story of Kurt Angle.
Read MoreDolly Parton has encountered a number of challenges, obstacles, and tragedies in her life. Here's the tragic real-life story of Dolly Parton.
Read MoreThere's so much people don't know about Bob Ross, the soft-spoken painter who became a pop-culture icon thanks to his PBS show "The Joy of Painting."
Read MoreAs the now-iconic Australian rock band AC/DC was just starting to gain fame in 1980, lead singer Bon Scott tragically died after a tough and short life.
Read MoreThese rock stars died before their time, with autopsies and post-mortem investigations shedding new light on the tragic circumstances that led to their deaths.
Read MoreIn October 2021, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was accidentally shot and killed on the set of "Rust." Here's what we've learned in the wake of the tragedy.
Read MoreRock stars aren't exactly known for modeling good behavior, but the ones on this list have done, or been accused of doing, some truly awful things.
Read MoreThanks to post-mortem exams and official records, the world learned tragic new details about these country music legends after their deaths.
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Read MoreThe 1970s were a funky time. The styles and the music left a lasting imprint, but you may not be aware of these '70s musicians who died in bizarre ways.
Read MoreGene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their New Mexico home, and the details surrounding their passing have finally been revealed.
Read MoreProlific actor Gene Hackman was found dead at his home on February 26, 2025, alongside his wife Betsy Arawaka, and their family pet. He was 95 years old.
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Read MoreElvis Presley rubbed shoulders with countless celebrities during his meteoric career. Turns out, meeting the King was as rock and roll as you might expect.
Read MoreOn April 14, 2016, the legendary musician Prince took to the stage in Atlanta. The two intimate yet classic concerts would also be his final performances.
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Read MoreActress Lucille Ball was born on August 6, 1911, in Jamestown, New York, and before making it big, she faced quite a few tragedies in her younger years.
Read MoreNew York Dolls singer David Johansen died on February 28, 2025 after almost a decade of illness, and he faced many tragedies throughout his life.
Read MoreSinger-songwriter Tom Petty died on October 2, 2017 at age 66 of an accidental drug overdose. It was just one week after his final performance on September 25.
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