The World Record Kat Von D Once Held
Did you know that Kat Von D once held a world record? Per World Record Academy, at one point Von D held the world record for most tattoos done in 24 hours.
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Why Motley Crue Members Traveled In Separate Buses
The band could go on separate buses not just because of family members and schedule differences, but also because the members simply could afford it. "People don't understand that. We try to travel comfortably," said Neil.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Shirley Temple
Few child stars have ever achieved the level of celebrity of Shirley Temple. Temple's work helped carry Americans through the Great Depression.
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The Truth About Grumpy Cat's Real Name
We still celebrate the animal that started its place in the world with the unremarkable name of Tardar Sauce, according to The Telegraph, inspired, in part, by Grumpy Cat's orange-ish coloring, similar to the actual condiment.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Bode Miller
Bode Miller native first began skiing at Cannon Mountain in the fourth grade, and by age 11 he was competing in local ski competitions, as Britannica tells us.
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This Is Guns N' Roses' Most Underrated Song Ever
Rolling Stone did a deep dive of rare tracks and alternative track versions that includes rap-rock hybrid "It Tastes Good, Don't It."
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The Truth About Motley Crue And Lars Ulrich's Feud
There's nothing like a tall glass of rock-and-roll drama in the morning, which happens to be around 3 p.m. rock-and-roll time. In this "Why are those people fighting?" piece, we're here to talk about the feud between Mötley Crüe and co-founder of the band Metallica, Lars Ulrich.
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Why The Grateful Dead Didn't Achieve Mainstream Success
The Grateful Dead developed a devoted following that stuck with them over their entire 50-year lifespan. Jerry Garcia even had an ice cream named after him.
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Why A Fight Between Big Show And Shaq Ultimately Didn't Happen
The rivalry got pretty heated back in 2017, when the pair of towering titans tossed a volley of social media posts back and forth, egging each other on.
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The Controversial Incident Involving Vince Neil And Nicolas Cage
No matter what you think of Cage's hyperbolic thespian talents, we can all agree on the real-life action he took in 2016 when he put a violent Vince in his place after an altercation with a fan who had asked Cage for an autograph.
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This Is Why Tom Petty Wasn't A Fan Of Modern Music
Tom Petty's soul is in his music, centered on authenticity. Petty radiated a "keep it real" outlook -- vinyl records, Stratocaster guitars, vintage gear.
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Why Black Sabbath Was Never The Same After Covering Evil Woman
When the Black Sabbath covered Crow's "Evil Woman Don't Play Your Games With Me," their circumstances changed in ways that not only changed the band forever, but changed the heavy metal world -- arguably the music world as a whole -- in ways that could never be undone.
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What Really Happened When Andre The Giant Wrestled Akira Maeda
With such a monumental record, it's no wonder that fans of Andre the Giant's colossal legacy are still scratching their heads as to what happened when he fought Japanese wrestler Akira Maeda in 1986. In the video of the match, Andre is seen taking down Maeda by simply falling on top of him.
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Inside The Time Tom Petty Had A Dispute Over One Dollar
the success of Damn The Torpedoes made MCA want Hard Promises to be part of their new marketing program, in which records expected to sell particularly well would be priced a dollar more. "Superstar pricing" meant that Hard Promises would sell for $9.98 instead of the then-standard $8.98.
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What You Don't Know About Mac Miller
The story of Mac Miller is one we've heard too many times in too many different ways. A young talent finds fast fame and fortune, only to die young. It's a sad tale in some ways, and a story of accomplishment in others. In Mac Miller's 26 years on this Earth, he got a great a deal done.
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The Real Reason Cliff Williams Left AC/DC In 2016
The band has been up and down and traveled some rocky roads, but all that time, bassist Cliff Williams stuck it out. Until that time he didn't in 2016, anyway. Why, after everything the band had gone through, did Williams decide to step away from the gig? He had his reasons, and it wasn't easy.
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The Truth About The Man Who Played Barney's Other Jobs
The cosplayer inside the foam was none other than David Joyner, a man with a list of credentials that either makes him the worst's most interesting man, or the world's best cautionary tale about overly diversified resumes.
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Tragic Stories About Disco's Biggest Stars
Known for its synths and happy tunes, it's surprising to know that so many of the musicians who made such happy disco magic didn't have altogether happy lives.
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The Untold Truth Of Motley Crue's Mick Mars
Mötley Crüe wouldn't be what we know and enjoy today if it weren't for guitarist Mick Mars. He's been shredding with them from the beginning and continues.
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The Tragic Last Days Of Stan Lee
You'd think with the level of fame Lee amassed in geek and mainstream culture, the end of his life would've been pretty grand. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. His last days were filled with tragedy.
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The Tragic And Scandalous Story Of 'Baby Doe' Tabor
The story of Baby Doe Tabor isn't your typical rags-to-riches-to-rags Wild West story. This is the tragic and scandalous story of 'Baby Doe' Tabor.
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The Least Popular Backstreet Boys Member Might Surprise You
Boybands come and go, but while they're around, there's always intense debate about them. What's their best song? Who's the best singer? Who's the hottest member? At the risk of inciting a throng of angry millennial fangirls, people even fight about the least popular members.
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What You Didn't Know About Andy Griffith
After he graduated, he taught high school for three years. "First day, I'd tell the class all I knew," he told The Saturday Evening Post, "and there was nothin' left to say for the rest o' the semester." He was born to perform, though, and he created a road show with his wife, Barbara Edwards.
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The Surprising Truth About Michael Jordan's Flu Game
In a career filled with legendary performances, Michael Jordan's "flu game" is one of his most well-known and well-loved. During Game 5 of the 1997 NBA finals, Jordan was sick to his stomach and reported feeling "really tired and very weak," and asked coach Phil Jackson to use him "in spurts."
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The Tragic Death Of Edwin Jackson
In the early morning hours of February 4, 2018, Indianapolis Colts linebacker Edwin Jackson asked his Uber driver to pull over. He wasn't feeling well and needed to get some air. In a tragic turn, Jackson and driver Jeffery Monroe were struck by a drunk driver who had swerved onto the shoulder.
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The Tragic Story Of Dancer Isadora Duncan
A pioneering dancer with an outsized personality, Isadora Duncan's bizarre life was rife with tragedy.
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Here's How MythBusters' Jamie Hyneman Got Involved With Special Effects Work
Speaking to StarWars.com, Hyneman said he researched possible new careers and made a list of his interests. And he didn't just make a pros and cons list; he actually went to a library and studied up on what these different jobs entailed. He landed on special effects, particularly animatronics.
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