What Inspired Tracy Chapman's Hit Song Fast Car?
Tracy Chapman's song "Fast Car" was an unlikely hit in the 1988 era of hairbands, but the song of struggle and hope hit a nerve. Here's what inspired the song.
Read MoreTracy Chapman's song "Fast Car" was an unlikely hit in the 1988 era of hairbands, but the song of struggle and hope hit a nerve. Here's what inspired the song.
Read MoreIt can be a lot of physical work for onstage performers during a show, so many have backstage rituals to get ready. Here's Robert Plant's unusual routine.
Read MoreGoing back to their formative years, the members of Jane's Addiction have been deeply affected by health issues, domestic violence, and personal tragedy,
Read MoreMusician Marilyn Manson has had many looks throughout the years, some more shocking and controversial than others. And he's almost unrecognizable in real life.
Read MorePaul McCartney has spent plenty of time backstage over his long musical career, so by now he has a few rituals he does to get ready for his perfomances.
Read MoreComedian Katt Williams's career has spanned more than two decades, and over those years he's been arrested multiple times. Here's how many arrests he's had.
Read MoreThough John Lennon is often pegged as the Beatle with the tragic life story, Paul McCartney has seen his share of tragedy. Here's one detail everyone forgets.
Read MoreActress Teri Garr had a promising career in the 1970s and '80s, but a multiple sclerosis diagnosis derailed it. Here's what happened to her.
Read MoreBob Marley: One Love was released in 2024, focusing on a few tumultuous years in Bob Marley's later life. Here are some of the details the film leaves out.
Read MoreThese ads, which are known as the "He Gets Us" campaign have proved controversial, with critics outlining controversies attached to its donors and organizers.
Read MoreThe subjects that inform Green Day's relatable tunes are rooted in their real life, including tragic moments the members of the band have suffered.
Read MoreAcclaimed actor and director Clint Eastwood once survived shark-infested waters after his plane crashed. Here's the story of his brush with death in fall 1951.
Read MoreCollectors come to "Antiques Roadshow" hoping to receive news their items are worth a lot of money. Yet, not every item turns out to be gold.
Read MoreCasey Anthony was accussed of killing her daughter Caylee but ultimately found not guilty. Here are the disturbing claims she's made about her childhood.
Read MoreFrom the 1950s, Don Herbert's Mr. Wizard inspired generations of future young scientists, as well as modern TV science stars such as Bill Nye and Mythbusters.
Read MoreElvis Presley died when his daughter Lisa Marie was 9 years old. Though their time was brief, they adored each other. Here's a look inside their relationship.
Read MoreYears ago, actor Michael Caine was almost ready to hang it up and quit acting for good. Here's how fellow actor Jack Nicholson saved his career.
Read MoreMany of the tattoo artists featured on "Ink Master" have faced tremendous adversity in their personal and professional lives. Here are some of their stories.
Read MoreThe "He Gets Us" feet-washing commercial that aired during Super Bowl 58 proved to be very controversial, sparking discussions and pushback across social media.
Read MoreThe popular sports betting service FanDuel added a nice, if short, in memoriam for actor Carl Weathers in its Super Bowl spot.
Read MoreSerial killers don't always lurk in the shadows. Sometimes those who later gain infamy for their crimes rub shoulders with people who are simply famous.
Read MoreBack in 2002, a marble lion from China's Tang dynasty was brought onto "Antiques Roadshow." So what exactly happened to it? Let's take a look.
Read MoreMariska Hargitay is famed for playing one of the longest-running characters on TV, Olivia Benson. "Law & Order: SVU" has sometimes mirrored her own tragic life.
Read MoreRobert Wood was a prolific painter who focused on landscape portraits. Here's what happened to his Texas bluebonnet painting from "Antiques Roadshow."
Read MoreActor John Wayne died on June 11, 1979 of complications from cancer, and there was a strange claim made about his autopsy report. Here's the story.
Read MoreBurlesque dancing evolved in the 1920s, as did the shows and the dancers along with it.
Read MoreAmy Winehouse famously struggled with drug and alcohol abuse, which ultimately led to her death at 27 years old. These were some of her tragic final words.
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