Here's How Steven Seagal And Vladimir Putin Became Friends
Steven Seagal made a fair pile of money for the movie industry back in the '90s. Vladimir Putin has served as president of Russia since 2012.
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The Hidden Meaning Of The Clash's London Calling
"London Calling" by The Clash is truly iconic, so much so that it crashes into the 15th spot on Rolling Stones' list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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The Tragic Death Of The Mamas And The Papas' Cass Elliot
Cass Elliot is remembered for a few things, especially: Great voice, fun to be around, but, well, chubby
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Why Elvis Presley Had Such An Unhealthy Relationship With Food
At the end of his years, The King weighed roughly 350 pounds. Here's why.
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What Fans Don't Know About Billie Joe Armstrong
You might love Green Day's songs, but how much do really you know about the man behind the music? Here's what fans don't know about Billie Joe Armstrong.
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The Surprising Origin Of The T-Shirt Cannon
The T-shirt cannon has a much deeper history than you might imagine.
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The Episode Of Avatar: The Last Airbender That Means More Than You Think
With Avatar: The Last Airbender once again streaming on Netflix, fans are revisiting their favorite moments. One of these occurred toward the show's end, when Prince Zuko suddenly became one of the most compelling characters.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Vincent Van Gogh
Despite his mental health struggles, Vincent Van Gogh painted amazing works throughout his short life. This is the tragic real-life story of Vincent Van Gogh.
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The Real-Life Event That The Strangers Is Based On
Some stories, such as The Haunting In Connecticut or The Rite bear many similarities to real-life occurrences, other horror films turn out to be quite a stretch to apply to real-life events. Whether you mind it or not, 2008's "The Strangers" falls into the latter category.
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The Hit Psychological Thriller You Need To Watch On Netflix
Offering to the Storm has taken Netflix by storm. Here's why.
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The Mysterious Origin Of Playing Cards
Playing cards -- 52 cards divided into four suits, numbered 2-10, three royalty, an ace -- hearken back to a long ago time, when amusements were simpler and performed by hand. But when, and where, did they first appear?
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The Truth About Fred Hampton's Tragic Death
In the predawn morning of of December 4, 1969, 14 police officers surrounded 2337 W. Monroe St, the Black Panther stronghold in Chicago. The raid about to be carried out was organized specifically to kill Fred Hampton.
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Whatever Happened To Third Eye Blind?
Third Eye Blind were at the top of their game upon the release of their self-titled debut in April 1997, with three singles dominating the airwaves and claiming countless MTV spots with the music video for "Semi-Charmed Life."
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You Wouldn't Have Wanted To Meet Frank Sinatra In Real Life. Here's Why
Frank Sinatra was a Hoboken, New Jersey boy, born in 1915 to an Italian Catholic family. Some say it's his family that gave him his temper.
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The Hidden Meaning Of Tom Petty And The Heartbreaker's American Girl
'American Girl' is hailed as one of the best guitar songs of all time by Rolling Stone, but its narrative hasn't always been agreed upon. While some fans take the song literally—a story about an American girl who most likely jumped to her death from a balcony—that's not the case at all.
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What Disneyland Was Like On Opening Day In 1955
Now it's known officially as Disneyland Park, but when the doors opened on July 17, 1955, it was simply Disneyland.
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The Dark Parts Of The Flintstones Went Over Your Head As A Kid
The Flintstones appealed to adults more than you probably realized as a child. These are the dark parts of The Flintstones that went over your head as a kid.
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The Reason Real-Life Hackers Love The '90s Film Hackers
The 1995 movie Hackers is beloved for introducing much of the world to Angelina Jolie, but it also reached cult status for its visuals, nineties slang, and surprisingly bomb soundtrack ... though the technology it features has not aged well.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of John Candy
Here's a look at the sometimes difficult and challenging life of John Candy.
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You Probably Wouldn't Want To Meet Billy Idol In Real Life. Here's Why
Time changes people. Just look at your old high school yearbook. How many of your friends from back in the day would look at the person you are now, and still commit precious pen gel to wishing you a great summer?
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The Tragic Death Of Marie Antoinette's Best Friend
As dramatic as the French Revolution was, the Tribunal had no interest in drama. Instead, they sentenced Marie Thérèse Louise to death, at the hands of the crowd.
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You Wouldn't Want To Meet Motley Crue's Vince Neil In Real Life. Here's Why
With a heavy heart and a solemn tone that we deliver the following news: in 2016, Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil grabbed a lady by the hair when she asked for an autograph and pulled her to the ground. And, most shamefully of all, he did it in front of Nicolas Cage.
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The Tragic Final Years Of Buffalo Bill
If you love a good Western (or even a bad Western), you owe a debt to two men: E.Z.C. Judson and William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody.
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The Petty Reason Grand Funk Railroad Tried To Sue A Former Bandmate
Grand Funk Railroad is not immune to temptation of frivolous lawsuits.
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Did Ian Fleming Steal James Bond?
The story of James Bond, Ian Fleming's infamous double agent, may not have actually been his idea.
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Liam Neeson Is Even Tougher Than You Thought. Here's Why
At some point, Liam Neeson turned from a somewhat intense Irish romantic lead into an action hero. Before Neeson was acting, though, he did have some particular skills, on a physical level, that you might not expect.
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Elliott Smith Was Never Cut Out For Fame. Here's Why
"Yeah, I don't know. I mean, I mostly only know things are different because people ask me different questions, but I don't feel like things are very changed... I'm the wrong kind of person to be really big and famous," said Elliott Smith.
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