The Truth About The American Who Created Pickleball
Joel Pritchard created something that calmed, amused, and delighted his children, and eventually, it morphed into the fastest-growing sport in the country.
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Pat Benatar Was Almost An Opera Star Before Selling Out Stadiums As A Rock Legend
Pat Benatar became a legendary vocalist, repeatedly topping the 1980s charts with iconic singles, but her impressive vocals almost leaned toward opera.
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Christopher Reeve Was A Real-Life 'Superman' In Chile
Actors are regularly ridiculed for being self-absorbed, immature, irresponsible. And then, thank goodness, someone like Christopher Reeve appears.
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John McAfee's Girlfriend Has An Eye-Opening Theory About What Really Happened To Him
John McAfee was a successful businessman, a computer pioneer, and toward the end of his life, a fugitive who committed suicide in Spain. Or did he?
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The Truth About The Superman Curse
There have been many actors who put on Superman's red cape. Here is more about the alleged "Superman Curse."
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The Truth About John Lennon's Relationship With Ringo Starr
Here's a closer look at the relationship between John Lennon and Ringo Starr, during and after their time in the Beatles.
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The Truth About The Death Of Claudine Longet's Boyfriend
The name Claudine Longet may not ring many bells these days, but there was a time when the French-American ingénue equally turned heads and generated headlines.
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The Sad Truth About What Happened To Walt Disney's First Studio
Walt Disney made a deal with the manager of a local theater chain, Milton Feld, to create a series of animated features for his chain, Newman Theaters.
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How Did Nina Simone Get Her Name?
Known as the "High Priestess of Soul" Nina Simone' was a child piano prodigy who became an icon, but how did she get her name?
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James Dean Filmed An Ironic PSA Just Weeks Before His Fatal Crash
Ironically, just a few weeks before he died, James Dean recorded a Public Service Announcement about the dangers of careless driving.
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Why Whitney Houston's Funeral Reignited Dionne Warwick And Aretha Franklin's Feud
Whitney Houston's funeral reignited Dionne Warwick and Aretha Franklin's feud that had been ongoing since the 1960s. Here's why.
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The Tragic 1999 Murder Of Funk Legend Roger Troutman Explained
The tragic 1999 killing of funk legend Roger Troutman shocked his family and fans. Here is the murder-suicide, explained.
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Disturbing Details Found In Karen Carpenter's Autopsy Report
Karen Carpenter famously died as a result of anorexia. Here are some of the disturbing details found in her autopsy report.
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Little Known Secrets That Rock Star Obituaries Revealed
Rock fans love their musicians. As with any art, if it evokes emotion, we gravitate toward not only the art but also the person or people who create it.
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Who Really Inspired Tom Waits' Jersey Girl
Tom Wait's doesn't write your typical love song, but he does write from the heart. Here is who really inspired Tom Wait's song "Jersey Girl."
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The 1969 Car Crash That Nearly Ended Jeff Beck's Music Career
Jeff Beck had a car accident that nearly ended his career. Among other injuries, he suffered a skull fracture that was so serious he put a pause on music.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Gram Parsons
Gram Parsons was a guitarist and singer who, as a member of the Byrds and Flying Burrito Brothers, along with his solo releases, helped invent "country rock".
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The 2001 Spring Training Game That Turned Diamondbacks Pitcher Randy Johnson Into A Killer
In the name of the game, all sorts of things can go wrong in professional sports. Here is the time in 2001 when pitcher Randy Johnson turned into a killer.
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How NBA Player Clifford Ray Saved A Dolphin's Life
There are sword swallowers, and fire eaters, and similar acts -- all trained, all deliberate. But who do you call if an animal swallows something it shouldn't?
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Is This Is Spinal Tap's Nigel Tufnel Really Based On Jeff Beck?
The mockumentary "This is Spinal Tap" tells the story of a fictional band billed as England's loudest band. Is Nigel Tufnel really based on Jeff Beck?
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The Tragic Truth About Gordon Ramsay's Brother
Ronnie Ramsay, the younger brother of famous celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, has reportedly struggled with substance abuse issues for several years.
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How Many Children Does Harry Belafonte Have?
Singer and activist Harry Belafonte is a father of several children who have followed in their talented father's footsteps in their own individual ways.
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The Real Reason The Tron Trilogy Never Got Finished
Tron: Legacy should've been a huge hit. It had everything that its target demo of nerdy dudes were looking for. Then, the unthinkable happened.
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The Last Meals Of Famous Rock Stars
For rock stars that have died, many might wonder how they spent their last day(s) and what they might have eaten or drunk last. Here are 12 of their stories.
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Athletes Who Peaked Later In Life
You often hear about sports phenoms destined to be great, but there's also the other end of the spectrum - star athletes whose careers had a storied second act.
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The Red Hot Chili Peppers Finally Confront The Woodstock '99 Riot Rumor
Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers has shared his side of what happened at Woodstock '99 and the idea that the band incited the riot by playing Fire.
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Athletes With Children In Different Sports
Children of famous athletes don't always want to live in their parents' shadow. Here are some athletes with children in different sports.
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