Inside The Bo Diddley Beat, The Most Iconic Rhythm In Rock Music
Bo Diddley is one of the most influential musicians in modern history. His beat inspired some of the biggest bands in music, including the Rolling Stones.
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How Dr. Seuss Really Got His Pen Name
Dr. Seuss -- just all by itself, it seems to signal a sense of childlike, almost magical whimsy. No surprise, perhaps, that it's a pen name.
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Lyncoya: The Tragic Story Of Andrew Jackson's Adopted Creek Son
Former U.S. president Andrew Jackson adopted a Native American child, the historical truth of which is largely a mystery. Here is the tragic story of Lyncoya.
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How Robin Williams Was Almost The Joker And The Riddler
Hollywood's history is littered with stories of near-miss casting, either because of fate or refusal or something else entirely. Add a Batman story to the list.
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Why Phil Collins Can't Stand Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page
Jimmy Page and Phil Collins are two of rock music's giants who collaborated on 1985's Live Aid Zepplin reunion. Here's a look into why Collins can't stand Pag.
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The Tragic 2020 Death Of Elvis Presley's Grandson
On July 12, 2020, Elvis Presley's grandson, Benjamin Keough, then 27 years old, died. Here's the story of this tragic death and the likely causes.
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Why The Scout Who Discovered Derek Jeter Quit His Job
Hal Newhouser, a baseball scout for the Houston Astros, once scouted Derek Jeter for the Astros, but they refused to sign him. Here's why he quit his job.
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Inside The Tense Relationship Between Kirk Douglas And Stanley Kubrick
Artists, as a group, have a stereotypical reputation for being unwavering, uncompromising. So when two cinema greats decided to collaborate, there were fights.
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Tragic Details Found In The Autopsy Of William Shatner's Wife
Although William Shatner has found considerable success on the small screen, intense personal tragedy, in the death of his wife, has also found him.
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The '90s Basketball Star Michael Jordan Admired Most
Michael Jordan has offered a lot of praise for this 1990s contemporary, an all-time great center who won two titles of his own in the mid-1990s.
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Audrey Hepburn's Sons Tragically Feuded Long After Her Death
Half-brothers Sean Ferrer and Luca Dotti feuded over their mother's estate.
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Why Hurricane Maria's Death Total Is Surrounded By Controversy
In 2017 Hurricane Maria ripped through the island of Puerto Rico causing widespread damage. The death toll was a hotly debated topic as numbers varied widely.
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Angela Lansbury's Health Struggles Were Worse Than You Probably Thought
Angela Lansbury of "Murder, She Wrote" fame has spent decade upon decade in the public eye on TV, film, and stage. How is she holding up?
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Spike Lee And Michael Jordan's Relationship Explained
Spike Lee and Michael Jordan are both highly regarded in their respective worlds -- film and basketball. Come to find out, those worlds overlap.
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Bruce Springsteen Thought No One Could Match The Voice Of This Early Rock Pioneer
Bruce Springsteen is a music legend himself, but he personally idolized Roy Orbison and aimed to emulate him. Here's why he respected Orbison so much.
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U2's Bono Compares Bob Dylan's Work To These Biblical Verses
U2's Bono and Bob Dyan are two of the most iconic songwriters in modern history. Here's how Bono, has compared some of Dylan's songs to Bible scriptures.
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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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Inside Melanie Griffith And Don Johnson's Relationship
Innumerable plays, movies, and TV series have banked on a will-they-won't-they, will-they-again narrative to capture the audience. Sometimes, it's real life.
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How David Crosby Possibly Changed George Harrison's Music At A House Party
David Crosby once encountered George Harrison of The Beatles at a house party, and played in instrumental role in influencing his musical direction.
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Michael Landon Chose His Hollywood Name In The Most Hilariously Average Way
Michael Landon, famous for his role on "Bonanza," had a different name at birth, but changed it for the big screen. Here's how he chose his Hollywood name.
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The Tragic True Stories Of The Other Great Fires Of London
While the Great Fire of 1666 is the most famous of London's fires, the city has witnessed many historic blazes, all of which have helped transform the city.
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How A Single Comment Ended The Friendship Between Babe Ruth And Lou Gehrig
Sometimes standout athletes working in the same endeavor become intense rivals; other times, teammates really do bond into lasting friendships.
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The Tragic True Story Behind The Purple Heart Battalion
World War II was one of the most traumatic events in modern world history. Here's the tragic true story behind the United States' Purple Heart Battalion.
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Inside Syd Barrett's Disastrous Final Recording Session
Syd Barrat was one of the most influential musicians of all time. His legacy rests with psychonaut giants Pink Floyd, yet his last recording was a disaster.
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True Stories Behind These Popular CCR Songs
Every song has a story, and Creedence Clearwater Revival, aka CCR, made sure of it. These are the true stories behind some of CCR's most iconic songs.
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Why Frank Sinatra Couldn't Stand Joey Bishop
The Rat Pack was a pop culture phenomenon in the late 1950s and early '60s. Frank Sinatra was the chairman, Joey Bishop the comic -- until he wasn't.
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Why David Crosby Can't Stand Ex-Bandmate Graham Nash
Here's a closer look at the ongoing feud between former Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young bandmates David Crosby and Graham Nash.
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