The Tragic Reason Gwen Stefani Became No Doubt's Lead Singer
It's hard to imagine the dynamic and attention-grabbing Gwen Stefani as a backup singer, but in her former band, No Doubt, that's how her career started.
Read MoreIt's hard to imagine the dynamic and attention-grabbing Gwen Stefani as a backup singer, but in her former band, No Doubt, that's how her career started.
Read MoreLeonardo da Vinci is perhaps one of the greatest minds to ever grace the Earth. A true Renaissance man, da Vinci was an inventor, painter, scientist, and more.
Read MoreFriends and fans of actor Michael K. Williams were shocked when he was found dead in his Williamsburg, Brooklyn apartment around 2 p.m. on September 6.
Read MoreGwen Shamblin Lara, a Faith-based diet guru, died in a horrific plane crash with her husband and some members of her church.
Read MoreTommy Page, 18 years old at the time, was working as a coat checker at a New York nightclub when he handed over his demo recording to a label exec. Gutsy move.
Read MoreFashion icon Isabella Blow was friend to designers and models, setting trends and discovering them. However, manic depression followed her throughout her life.
Read MoreRay Smith, the one-hit-wonder behind 1960's Rockin' Little Angel, died in November 1979 at the age of 45.
Read MoreThe tragic story of the mysterious disappearance of Gabby Petito has captured the nation. The 22-year-old embarked on a road trip with Brian Laundrie in June.
Read MoreFifteen-year-old Martha Moxley was murdered in 1975, but no one was brought to trial until 2002. Here's what happened in the tragic death of Martha Moxley.
Read MoreCharles Dickens is one of the most influential authors of the past few centuries, so much so that his work helped the cultural revival of Christmas.
Read MoreAlexander McQueen was a rebel fashion designer, whose inner turmoil was often displayed in the clothes he created.
Read MoreIt's a distinction likely no one would want. Both terrible and fascinating, Roy Cleveland Sullivan holds the world record for "Most lightning strikes survived."
Read MoreNorm Macdonald was known for his work in both television and film, but he was perhaps most celebrated for his seminal appearances on late-night talk shows.
Read MoreThere was, until recently, a man living in the jungles of Vietnam for nearly half a century, who became known as the real-life Tarzan.
Read MoreFew Chinese political figures are as influential and infamous as general-turned-president-turned-emperor, Yuan Shikai, who brought an end to the Qing era.
Read MoreMarvin Gaye had undeniably one of the most illustrious musical careers of all time, but his success was almost derailed after Gaye suffered a massive tragedy
Read MoreForever remembered as the man who killed Alexander Hamilton, U.S. Senator and Vice President Aaron Burr had a promising start in life.
Read MoreThe Kingdom of Benin, which was originally called Igodomigodo, was founded by the Edo people of southern Nigeria around the year 900 and was ruled by kings.
Read MoreSome of history's most iconic singers and bands got their start in the '60s, but these tragic details will change the way you look at these '60s rock legends.
Read MoreKnown for his comedic work in such films as "The Pink Panther" (1963) and "Dr. Strangelove" (1964), actor Peter Sellers struggled in his life off-screen.
Read MoreDawn Brancheau's story ended where it began. According to Dawn's Foundation, she saw the famous Shamu show as a girl and decided to become a whale trainer.
Read MorePitcher Rube Waddell was one of the pioneers of early American baseball. However, his antics, mental illness, and alcoholism often overshadowed his talent.
Read MoreFashion mogul Gianni Versace's success didn't stop tragedy from infiltrating the five short decades of his life. This is his tragic real-life story.
Read MoreRichard II should have been a great king, but instead he was a disaster whose legacy includes a prolonged aristocratic civil war and destabilizing policies.
Read MoreOver 100 nuclear weapons were tested in Nevada in the '50s and '60s, and the fallout affected tons of people. This is the tragic history of nuclear downwinders.
Read MoreA healthy human body can survive up to 21 days without food — and much shorter without water — but there have been some notable exceptions to the general rule.
Read MoreBy June 1721, smallpox was running rampant in Boston, and Benjamin Franklin was a staunch supporter of getting vaccinated against the disease.
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