The Truth About The Beach Boys Album Smiley Smile
Despite its commercial failure, the Beach Boys' 1967 album Smiley Smile ultimately had major ramifications for the group's career going forward.
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The Real Meaning Behind The Album Desperado By The Eagles
At first, an album was just a collection of tracks by an artist or band. Eventually, they were created thematically, with underlying meaning, like "Desperado."
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Here's Who Inherited Marvin Gaye's Estate When He Died
R&B icon Marvin Gaye was killed by his father at 44 years old. Here is who inherited his estate when he died.
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The Secret To Ed Asner And Mary Tyler Moore's Longstanding Friendship
Just as Lou Grant and Mary Richards became friends on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," Ed Asner and Mary Tyler Moore became friends in real life.
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The Surprising Connection Between Ronald Reagan And The Beach Boys
Ronald Reagan and The Beach Boys had a surprising connection. Reagan invited them to play at the Special Olympics, and assisted in the burial of Dennis Wilson.
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The Poem Snoop Dogg Wrote For Tookie Williams' Funeral
Though reports differ, it is said that Snoop Dogg was associated with the Rollin 20's Crips -- a Long Beach faction of the notorious Crips gang.
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The Real Meaning Of Bonnie Tyler's Total Eclipse Of The Heart
If you were to try to guess the meaning of Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart" from the lyrics, you might guess it's about doomed, desperate love.
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The Real Meaning Behind Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On'
Marvin Gaye's powerful protest song "What's Going On" is cemented in music history. Here is the real meaning behind it.
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Where Are Stevie Wonder's Nine Children Now?
Stevie Wonder, whose legal name is Stevland Hardaway Morris, is the father of nine children. So where are they now? Let's take a look.
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1883: The Truth About The Real Hell's Half Acre
The premiere episode of "1883," the Paramount+ prequel to "Yellowstone" starring Sam Elliott, is streaming now. Part of it takes place in Hell's Half Acre.
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The Tragic Story Of The Kidnapping Of Johnny Gosch
In 1982, Johnny Gosch disappeared and the Gosch family found themselves living a parents' worst nightmare. And 40 years later, they're still hoping for answers.
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The Untold Truth Of Holiday Inn
"Holiday Inn" represents a mixed bag when it comes to Christmas classics. But this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the film's history and impact
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The Rise And Fall Of Atari
Why isn't Atari listed next to Sony and Nintendo today? The answer is one of the most dramatic stories in corporate history. This is the rise and fall of Atari.
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Tragic Details Found In The Big Bopper's Autopsy Report
Jiles Perry Richardson, also known as "The Big Bopper," died in a plane crash in 1959.
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The Real Reason That Aretha Franklin Stopped Traveling By Plane
We all have our quirks. Those little lines we just won't cross, whether it's walking under a ladder or something more mundane. It can have an impact on work.
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The Feud Between Paul McCartney And The Rolling Stones Explained
In 2020, McCartney took a fresh jab at the Stones, saying, "they're a blues cover band ... I think our net was cast a bit wider than theirs."
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Here's Who Inherited James Gandolfini's Money After He Died
Born to Italian immigrants, New Jersey native James Gandolfini received critical acclaim and worldwide fame for his role as mafia boss Tony Soprano.
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The Forbidden Romance That Stevie Nicks Says Saved Her Life
Stevie Nicks is best known for her iconic music and style, but she also had a number of whirlwind love affairs in her life, many of which made headlines.
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Inside The Life Of Lucille Ball
Everyone knows Lucille Ball, creator of "I Love Lucy" and television pioneer. But a look inside her life reveals some unknown facts.
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The Sad Truth About Gwen Stefani And Gavin Rossdale's Marriage
Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale were a rock star power couple, but it didn't last. Here is the sad truth about their marriage.
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What Happened To Scarface The Rapper?
Rapper Scarface has been the very image of Southern hip-hop for years. He's now bounced back from COVID, but what else does he have planned for his career?
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Whatever Happened To Ink Master Season 7 Winner, Anthony Michaels?
For 13 seasons, "Ink Master" featured some of the most profound talents in the tattooing world. Anthony Michaels took home the grand prize in Season 7.
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The Real Reason Bob Dylan Walked Out On The Ed Sullivan Show
Bob Dylan has been a prolific voice of poetic social observation for decades. He's also considered a striking example of artistic integrity.
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What Lucille Ball's On-Set Behavior Was Really Like
Lucille Ball of "I Love Lucy" fame played a hilarious housewife on the show. But Ball was tougher to work with on set than her character's persona suggested.
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These Are Elton John's Demands For His Hotel Stays
When you've been a successful performer for as long as Sir Elton John, you have very specific ideas about how you want your life on tour to be organized.
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What Katharine Hepburn's On-Set Behavior Was Really Like
The movie studios of Hollywood's "Golden Age" controlled nearly every aspect of their stars' lives. Some performers pushed back -- Katharine Hepburn was one.
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The Inspiration Behind Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven Explained
Nearly two centuries later, Edgar Allan Poe's 1845 poem of doom and gloom, "The Raven," is famously alluded to in pop culture and media on a routine basis.
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