How Nirvana Got Their Name
Kurt Cobain called his band Nirvana. But it didn't start out that way. How did the iconic band's name come to be?
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What Was Olivia Newton-John's Net Worth When She Died?
Olivia Newton-John died on August 8, 2022, at 73 years old.
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Olivia Newton-John's Smash Hit Was Originally Meant For A Hard Rocker
Ranked as one of the sexiest songs of all time, Olivia Newton-John's racy 1981 hit, "Physical," was originally intended for a musician with a different sound.
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How Chuck Berry Inspired One Of Bruce Springsteen's Greatest Songs
Though they differ lyrically and musically, Bruce Springsteen and Chuck Berry wrote songs with the same name that dealt with the promise of the American dream.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton-John has died after a long struggle with breast cancer. The actress and singer had been diagnosed with the disease three times since the 1990s.
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One Of The Most Popular Sports In The World Is Not What You'd Expect
While soccer (or football) dominates the list of most popular sports worldwide, badminton ranks highly as well, especially in certain countries.
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Woodstock 99: How Much Money The Controversial Festival Probably Made
Woodstock 99: How much money the controversial festival probably made
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The Tragic True Story Of The Nika Riots
Emperor Justinian came to power with a plan to restablish the Roman Empire. His policies and military campaigns weren't always popular.
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What Happened To Hugh Hefner's Secretary, Mary?
Mary O'Connor, Hugh Hefner's secretary, was a dedicated and valued employee and friend who was content with not being the center of attention.
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Tragic Details About Bret Michaels
When people just assume that all it takes is luck to become a celebrity, they must not be taking someone like Bret Michaels into account. Here's his story.
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Paul McCartney's Grandson Looks Just Like The Famous Musician
Paul McCartney's Grandson, Arthur, looks just like the famous musician, especially from his early Beatle Days.
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The Sudden Rise And Fall Of Girls Gone Wild
Joe Francis created a brand that rose to pop culture infamy and fell finally to the dustbin of history. This is the sudden rise and fall of Girls Gone Wild.
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Robin Williams' Unexpected Friendship With Christopher Reeve Was Something Special
Robin Williams and Christopher Reeve had a close relationship even before they were famous.
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The Real Story Behind The Who's Behind Blue Eyes
In the midst of the Who's success, "Behind Blue Eyes" expressed Townshend's frustrations over worldly pressures and temptations.
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Bruce Springsteen's Folk-Rock Classic Atlantic City Was Inspired By Violent Mob Hits
The narration of "Atlantic City" reads like dismal urban folklore, and its inspiration is not too far from that.
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The Tragic 1999 Death Of John F. Kennedy Jr. Explained
But tragedy followed John F. Kennedy Jr,, starting just before his third birthday, when his father was assassinated, and ending with his early death in 1999.
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How Humphrey Bogart Took A Stand During The Hollywood Red Scare
Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall played major roles in fighting the persecutory practices of the government during the Hollywood Red Scare,.
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What Beatles Fans Really Thought About The Hiring Of Ringo Starr
Despite the fact that the band believed Ringo Starr to be a step up as a drummer, The Beatles already had a following in Liverpool.
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Bob Dylan's Brutally Harsh Words For The Counting Crows
Bob Dylan has also never shied away from his opinions about Counting Crows, and they're not good.
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Italy's Museum Of Abandonment Sits As A Reminder Of Its Failed Fascist Past
A slew of historically significant locations serves as Italy's Museum of Abandonment — an experimental museum where visitors can walk through Italy's history.
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The Tragic 1996 Death Of Audrey Munson, America's First Supermodel
Ours is an age in which physical beauty is celebrated, lauded, praised -- not just models, but supermodels. The archetype may have begun with Audrey Munson.
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Dr. Seuss First Got Published Because Of A Chance Meeting
Theodor Geisel eventually became beloved children's author Dr. Seuss, publishing over 60 books in his lifetime. But it almost didn't happen at all.
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Why Did Pat Carroll Sue Hanna-Barbera?
Pat Carroll had a long and vibrant performing career, mostly on stage and TV, but also as a voice artist, including Ursula in "The Little Mermaid."
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Whatever Happened To Woodstock '99 Organizer John Scher?
Promoter John Scher was one of the organizers of the controversial Woodstock '99 music festival.
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How Much Money Alex Jones Has Made Since His First Defamation Trial
Controversial radio personality Alex Jones has already been found liable for damages against the families of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims.
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The Wretched Reality Of What Was Actually In The Mud At Woodstock '99
The original Woodstock music festival was famous for lots of things: an incredible array of acts, and mud as well. Woodstock '99 also featured mud -- kind of.
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The True Stories Behind These Metallica Songs
When you think of metal music, a few key influential bands immediately come to mind. Judas Priest. Motörhead. Iron Maiden. And, of course, Metallica.
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