The Hidden Truth Of Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston took the world by storm in the mid '80s and went on to forge a record-breaking career, but behind the glamor were a few hidden truths.
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Stories By Brian Boone
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The Most Controversial SNL Musical Guests Of All Time
"Saturday Night Live" has given us plenty of edgy and hilarious satire over many years, but some of its most controversial moments have been its musical acts.
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Musicians And Bands That Will Retire Or Split Up In 2025
There are several well-known music acts, some of whom have performed for many decades, that will be either be splitting up or outright retiring in 2025.
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Iconic Rock Star Tours That Got Canceled
These legendary rock acts saw their tours derailed by band drama, injuries and other health emergencies, low ticket sales, legal trouble, and even death.
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11 Most Disastrous Super Bowl Halftime Shows Ever
Millions tune in to watch the Super Bowl, and one of its highlights is the halftime show, where the pressure to impress has led to some disastrous performances.
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Things That Came Out About Layne Staley After He Died
The world learned many details about Alice in Chains frontman Layne Staley in the days, weeks, months, and even years following his 2002 death.
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12 Times Van Halen Went Too Far
Hard-rocking band Van Halen infamously played as hard as they performed, but even by generous rock-star standards, they sometimes went just a little too far.
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The Tragedy Of The Osmond Family Explained
Despite their decades-spanning success, the Osmonds have experienced a string of tragedies ranging from childhood health problems to heartbreaking deaths.
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Eric Andre Pranks That Went Too Far
Eric André and his eponymous show "The Eric Andre Show" pushed the limits of social boundaries in the name of comedy, but sometimes his pranks went too far.
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Times People Almost Died On Fear Factor
NBC's "Fear Factor" pitted contestants against one another in death-defying stunts and challenges. Here are a few times things went dangerously wrong.
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Rules The Vice President Has To Follow
The vice president of the United States is beholden to certain rules and obligations, some laid out in the Constitution and others dictated by tradition.
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Classic Bands With Only One Original Member Left
These now-classic bands have survived decades of turmoil and turbulence, often thanks to one original member who just refuses to call it quits.
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Stars Who Can't Stand Led Zeppelin
From Jimi Hendrix to Kurt Cobain, there's a long list of famous musicians who have voiced unflattering opinions about legendary rockers Led Zeppelin.
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Why The Battle Of Iwo Jima Was Worse Than You Thought
The famous image of U.S. soldiers raising the flag at the Battle of Iwo Jima might be well known, but that heated WWII fight was even worse than you think.
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What The Final Year Of Grant Imahara's Life Was Really Like
Scientist and "Mythbusters" star Grant Imahara died of a brain aneurysm in 2020 at the age of 49. Here's what the final year of his life was like.
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One-Hit Wonders Who Vanished After Winning The Grammy Award For Best New Artist
The Grammy Award for Best New Artist is coveted by upcoming musicians, but after bursting onto the scene to such acclaim, some wannabe stars just disappeared.
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What Really Happened To Napoleon Dynamite Star Jon Heder?
Napoleon Dynamite star Jon Heder was a big deal when the movie came out. Find out what the actor has been up to since then and what's in store for his career.
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Game Show Hosts You Didn't Know Died
These popular game show hosts were well-known television personalities in their heyday, but many had faded into obscurity by the time they died.
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What That '70s Show's Cast Is Doing Now
The cast of "That '70s Show" included fresh-faced unknowns, veteran character actors, and a counterculture icon. Here's what they're all doing now.
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TV Best Friends Who Can't Stand Each Other In Real Life
Onscreen, these TV best friends showed us an idealized version of friendship, loyalty, and camaraderie. Behind the scenes, they hated each other.
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12 Times Marilyn Manson Lost It While Performing
Rock star and front man Marilyn Manson is famous for shocking on-stage performances, but occasionally, when he lost it, his live theatrics became all too real.
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The Hidden Truth Of The Actor For Allstate's Mayhem Guy
Insurance provider Allstate's answer to Progressive's Flo was Mayhem, and the actor behind the mischievous character has plenty of hidden truths to his story.
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What Really Happened To Mary-Kate And Ashley Olsen?
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen became young celebrities in the early '90s, then set the tween market ablaze. Here's what has happened since to the Olsen twins.
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The Messed Up Reality Of Jay Leno
Jay Leno, one of the most successful comedians of all time, has endured a decades-long string of professional setbacks, personal loss, and serious injuries.
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Eminem's Relationship With His Mother, Debbie Nelson, Explained
Eminem's rocky relationship with his late-mother Debbie Nelson was a focus for his lyrics over his career, and its twists and turns take some explaining.
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The ICC's Most Notable Arrest Warrants Of 2024
The International Criminal Court issued a few notable arrest warrants in 2024. Here's the people who were targeted and the crimes they're accused of committing.
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Stars Who Are Unrecognizable Without Makeup In Real Life
Whether for public events or performances, celebrities often use cosmetics. Some stars are so well known with makeup that they're unrecognizable without it.
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