Whatever Happened To USA Figure Skating Star Dorothy Hamill?
In the 1970s and beyond, Dorothy Hamill was one of the most beloved female athletes in America. The American figure skater won a gold in the 1976 Olympics.
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This Is How The St. Louis Cardinals Got Their Name
The story of the St. Louis Cardinals getting their name begins prior to the turn of the 20th century. Like many teams, fan input led to the team name.
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This Is How Far John Lennon Got In School
John Lennon was called the "smart" Beatle, but he wasn't exactly a model student. This is how far John Lennon got in school.
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Here's How The Eagles Came Up With The Title Of Life In The Fast Lane
The Eagles' 1976 hit, "Life in the Fast Lane," told a parable of rock-star excess through the story of a couple living fast and (potentially) dying young.
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Disturbing Details Found In Junior Seau's Autopsy Report
Born in 1969, Junior Seau is considered one of the best NFL Players of the 1990s. On May 2, 2012, his lifeless body was found in his California home.
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The Chilling 911 Call Made After Selena Was Murdered
On March 31, 1995, Selena met up with the founder and president of her fan club, Yolanda SaldÃvar. The meeting took place at a Days Inn in Corpus Christi.
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This Is How The Detroit Tigers Got Their Name
Like the blue-collar workers in the city that the team plays for, the story of how the Detroit Tigers came to get its name is a straightforward one.
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The Truth About Betty White's Friendship With Robert Redford
America's sweetheart, the famously charming and good-natured Golden Girl, Betty White, had a well-known crush on handsome leading man, actor Robert Redford.
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The Untold Truth Of Marshall Jim Courtright
Here's what you need to know about this Lone Star state lawman and the character he inspired in "1883."
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Tony Bennett's Biggest Hits
Jazz singer Tony Bennett has had a number of hits in his decades-long career.
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The Real Reason Betty White Turned Down A Movie With Jack Nicholson
Betty White turned down a role in the 1997 film "As Good as It Gets" with Jack Nicholson because of one scene.
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This Is How Many Pets Betty White Had When She Died
One of the most consistent accolades about Betty White was her love of animals. How many pets did she have when she died?
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Inside Betty White's Relationship With Lucille Ball
With the death of beloved actress Betty White, a Hollywood era has come to an end. Let's take a look at White's relationship with Lucille Ball.
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Whatever Happened To USA Skiing Star Julia Mancuso?
Becoming an Olympic athlete requires talent, but also literally years of dedicated hard work. Once that unique goal is achieved -- what then?
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This Is How The Cincinnati Reds Got Their Name
Performers will utilize a name change at the drop of a hat (or a manager's suggestion). What about athletes? Specifically, what about teams?
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What Was Betty White's Net Worth When She Died?
Betty White was as known for her professional longevity as she was for her body of work. After decades in show business, what did she have to show for it?
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Betty White
The world said goodbye to the beloved, benign smile of actress, comedian, and animal rights activist, Betty White.
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The Tragic Death Of Kenny Rogers Explained
Kenny Rogers was an extraordinarily successful singer, starting in rock and ending as a country superstar. His death in 2020 was not entirely unexpected.
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This Is How The Arizona Diamondbacks Got Their Name
The Arizona Diamondbacks, commonly called the D-backs, have been a Major League Baseball team for well over two decades. The team calls Phoenix its home.
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What William Shatner's On-Set Behavior Is Really Like
Maybe a star of westerns doesn't like horses. Maybe the one behind the superhero mask is afraid of heights. Maybe the starship captain isn't very admirable.
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This Is How Far Ringo Starr Got In School
Former Beatles drummer, Ringo Starr, has been nominated for 27 Grammys and has had a successful solo career. As a child, poor health kept him out of school.
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Whatever Happened To USA Speed Skating Star Apolo Ohno?
In the late '90s, a young skater named Apolo Ohno was making waves in the popular sport of speed skating. At his last Olympic appearance, Ohno won three medals.
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What Mickey Rooney's On-Set Behavior Was Really Like
Actors trade on their looks, their charm, their ability to project a personality that the audience accepts, even craves. It doesn't necessarily reflect reality.
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This Is How The Colorado Rockies Got Their Name
Before the Rockies, there were several baseball teams in Denver, Colorado, before the city was granted an expansion major league team in the early 1990s.
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Why You Rarely Hear About John Cusack
John Cusack is known for the films "Say Anything," "High Fidelity," and more. From the late '80s into the early 2000s, Cusack was a bona fide movie star.
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The Tragic Murder Of Tupac Shakur Explained
Tupac Shakur staked his claim within rap music in the mid-90s. On September 7, 1996, Shakur was gunned down in a drive-by shooting that took place in Las Vegas.
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The Truth About Betty White's Relationship With Mary Tyler Moore
Successful comedy doesn't always mean happy relationships when the cameras are off. 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' seems to have been different.
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