The Notorious Radio Incident That Made Orson Welles Famous
Orson Welles and the Mercury Theatre moved into the then-cutting-edge format of radio, hosting a weekly program called "The Mercury Theatre On The Air."
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The Inspiration Behind Michael Jackson's Thriller Album
Michael Jackson's 1982 album "Thriller" sold 66 million copies and won eight Grammy Awards — but you might be surprised by the source of Jackson's inspiration.
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The Real Reason Cass Elliot Nearly Didn't Join The Mamas And The Papas
Here's the real story of how Cass Elliot nearly missed out on joining the Mamas and the Papas.
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The Real Story Behind Rick Springfield's 'Jessie's Girl'
Aussie actor and singer Rick Springfield has only had one song top the American Billboard charts, but it's a really good one — but who inspired Jessie's Girl?
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The Truth About Surfer Garrett McNamara's Guinness World Record
Surfer Garrett McNamara has tackled some of Earth's biggest waves. He made it to Guinness World Records in 2011 for the largest wave surfed. Does it still hold?
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What Really Happened To Zeppo Marx After He Left The Marx Brothers
While the three main Marx Brothers continued to perform until well after World War II, the younger two, Zeppo in particular, pursued other interests.
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The Real Reason Nicolas Cage Lost Most Of His Money
Where did all of Nicolas Cage's money go?
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The Exotic Pets Nicolas Cage Has Owned Might Surprise You
His cobras "were not happy," said Cage in an interview. "They would try to hypnotize me by showing me their backs, and then they'd lunge at me."
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Bill Cosby's Overturned Conviction Explained
Bill Cosby was convicted in 2018 of drugging and sexual assault charges stemming from a 2004 incident. However, Cosby effectively became a free man on June 30.
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Here's How Many People Have Died At Disney World
Walt Disney World, the mega-resort Florida theme park destination that draws tens of millions of visitors per year, goes to great lengths to promote its image.
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Bizarre Things That Don't Make Sense About Tennessee Williams' Death
To deal with his paranoia surrounding his physical well-being, playwright Tennessee Williams ingested an excessive amount of alcohol and pills. He died in 1983.
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Why Ed Sullivan Banned The Doors After One Performance
The Doors never got to appear on The Ed Sullivan Show again after their September 1967 debut. Here's the reason behind their lifetime ban from the show.
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Jeffrey Dahmer's Creepy Connection To The Exorcist
One of the most unsettling serial killers ever known, Jeffrey Dahmer had a childhood of unhealthy obsession that was a precursor to a more disturbed adulthood.
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What Allison Mack's Life In Jail Will Be Like After NXIVM Conviction
Allison Mack, a former actress on the very popular CW series "Smallville," was sentenced to three years in prison for her participation in NXIVM.
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Iron Maiden Fans Break Down Mysterious Clues From The Band
The upcoming release of a new Iron Maiden album would be a pretty big deal, especially if it was teased in a subversive, cryptographic way.
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The Untold Truth Of Edward Gorey
Edward Gorey's art is unmistakable, with spindly figures and intricate details. But he lived by his own terms. This is the untold truth of Edward Gorey.
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Here's How Much The Rolling Stones' Charlie Watts Is Worth
When Charlie Watts joined the Rolling Stones in 1963, could he have imagined that he would still be in the band some 60 years on — or how much money he'd make?
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The Dark Truth Behind Mother Teresa's Exorcism
Despite her work, Mother Teresa is also considered a controversial person by many people.
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Julia Child's Secret Relationship With The CIA Explained
Julia Child is an American culinary icon — albeit a late-blooming one. Her career began, though, working for an agency that was a forerunner of the CIA.
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The Dark Side Of Johnny Cash Everyone Likes To Ignore
While Johnny Cash's substance abuse issues and prison stints are common knowledge to fans, there are a few sordid details about his life that fans ignore.
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How James Dean Predicted His Death
On September 30, 1955, James Dean was cruising when his new Porsche 550 Spyder collided with a Ford sedan at an intersection. Did Dean predict his own death?
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Did Blondie's Debbie Harry Ever Get Married?
Blondie stunner Debbie Harry has enjoyed her share of romances, most notably with bandmate Chris Stein. But did any of those relationships lead to the altar?
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A Look At Billy Preston's Time Working With The Rolling Stones
Billy Preston was a prolific musician who actually spent more time with The Rolling Stones than he did with The Beatles, with whom he's more often associated.
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The Tragic Death Of The Firstborn Marx Brother
One of the ongoing rumors regarding the Marx Brothers was that another brother that had died in infancy. This was written off by many as a myth until 1999.
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The Reason Wimbledon Umpires Learn Other Languages Isn't What You Think
Wimbledon has been a tennis tradition for more than 150 years and is still steeped in protocol. Turns out, its umpires learn other languages for this reason:
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The Truth About The First Modern Olympic Death
Despite all of their preparation and training, athletes at the Olympics are not immune from life-threatening, even deadly health problems as they compete.
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The Real Reason The US Boycotted The 1980 Summer Olympics
At the start of the Soviet-Afghan war, the U.S., fueled both by anti-communism and horror at the casualties, planned to boycott the 1980 Olympics in Moscow.
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