• The Reason Evander Holyfield Lost His Money

    For a long time, Evander Holyfield, four time heavyweight champ, had the funds to live a lavish lifestyle. That's what a tough chin and hard hands will get you. But there came a point when this former International Boxing Hall of Famer was losing more money than his fists could bring in.

    By Nick Vrchoticky November 25th, 2020 Read More
  • The Truth About Keanu Reeves' Motorcycle Accidents

    Apparently a motorcycle remains Keanu's "preferred mode of transportation" not only because of its ease in getting him to his many appointments, but also because he enjoys "the physical sensation of riding, the wind, the smell, the sights, the connection to the machine, the living-in-nature."

    By Karen Corday November 25th, 2020 Read More
  • The Tragic Death Of Astronaut Gus Grissom

    In the story of NASA, one of the worst disasters in the department's history happened on solid ground. As NASA reports, on January 27, 1967, a fire during a preflight test for the Apollo 1 mission took the lives of astronauts Gus Grissom, Edward White, and Roger Chaffee.

    By Cody Copeland November 25th, 2020 Read More
  • The Most Traumatic Experiences In Game Show History

    Game shows since 2000 have been more and more about performing physical stunts. But with more dangerous stunts comes the opportunity for more things to go wrong, and now appearing on a game show can mean serious injury or even death. These are the most traumatic experiences in game show history.

    By Asher Cantrell November 25th, 2020 Read More
  • The Real Reason Undertaker Gave Up His Basketball Career

    At 6'10', the towering Texas native combined gigantic size with agile athleticism and a killer gimmick to truly dominate the sport for longer than most could ever dream of. He almost ended up stomping around the basketball court, rather than the ring, before deciding to wrestle professionally.

    By Cody Copeland November 24th, 2020 Read More
  • What You Didn't Know About Cher's Failed Rock Band

    Right before her 1987 Academy Award for Moonstruck (which The Guardian called "hopelessly romantic"), before she "turned back time," Cher aimed her sights at becoming a rock star and formed Black Rose with her boyfriend of the moment, Led Dudek, in 1980.

    By Sandra Mardenfeld November 24th, 2020 Read More
  • Why The Grateful Dead Got Criticized During Their Final Concerts

    Following the death of Garcia in 1995, the surviving members had made a point of retiring the name The Grateful Dead in their band mate's honor, according to CNN, with the group performing under names such as The Other Ones in the years after, until deciding in 2003 to bill themselves as The Dead.

    By S. Flannagan November 24th, 2020 Read More
  • The Tragic Death Of Wrestler Nelson Frazier Jr.

    In all of his in-ring iterations, Nelson Frazier Jr. was an undeniably larger-than-life presence in professional wrestling. Whether he was rocking a spandex onesie or silk pajamas, the formidable 6'9" WWE Superstar struck fear in the hearts of his opponents and excited his throngs of loyal fans.

    By Cody Copeland November 24th, 2020 Read More
  • The Disturbing Truth About Ike And Tina Turner's Marriage

    The pair put out hit song after hit song, including "It's Gonna Work Out" and "Poor Fool." Tina and Ike worked with record producer Phil Spector. The duo covered "Proud Mary," announcing their entrance into the pop world. But underneath all that success was a marriage that was becoming a nightmare.

    By Emilia David November 24th, 2020 Read More
  • The Tragic Death Of Lawrence Of Arabia

    T.E. Lawrence -- "Lawrence of Arabia" -- was an archaeologist, writer, and a freedom fighter who created a bond with the Arabs during World War I. His life was marked by tragedy, something that followed him until his untimely death at 49. The accident that took his life, however, raised questions.

    By Emilia David November 24th, 2020 Read More
  • The Origin Of Imagine Dragons' Band Name

    One question remains to be answered about the indie rock four-piece: Where did the epic name Imagine Dragons come from? The band is not the first to remain coy about their name, but they certainly are among those to turn it into a guessing game of sorts.

    By Nicole Rosenthal November 24th, 2020 Read More
  • The Real Reason Gregg Rolie Left Journey

    Rolie had been lead vocalist on iconic Santana hits like "Black Magic Woman" and "Oye Como Va," reports Rolling Stone. As Santana launched its Welcome album in 1973, Rolie and lead guitarist Neal Schon had already broken off to begin what is now known as Journey.

    By Nicole Rosenthal November 24th, 2020 Read More
  • Why The FBI Monitored Frank Sinatra

    There is a dark side to every glitzy American success story, and that of Frank Sinatra is no exception. When Sinatra died in 1998 at the age of 82, it was revealed that the Federal Bureau of Investigation had kept a file on the world-famous crooner for more than 40 years, totaling some 1,300 pages

    By S. Flannagan November 24th, 2020 Read More
  • Why Guns N' Roses Was Never The Same After Sympathy For The Devil

    Apart from its inclusion playing over the closing credits of the 1994 film Interview With The Vampire, for which it was recorded, there has never much appreciation for the track. When Spin magazine ranked the band's recordings back in 2016, "Sympathy for the Devil" came in dead last -- 79th of 79.

    By Karen Corday November 21st, 2020 Read More
  • Here's How Bob Seger Helped The Eagles Create A Hit

    Frey, fellow Eagle Don Henley, and collaborator J.D. Souther wrote "a Sam Cooke-esque song that had hand clapping and no chorus." To help with the chorus, Frey called an old friend and fellow '70s rock star/songwriter Bob Seger and asked for his input. Frey and Seger went way back.

    By Karen Corday November 20th, 2020 Read More
  • The Truth About Marilyn Monroe's Unlikely Marriage To Arthur Miller

    What was a young Hollywood starlet doing with a nerdy writer 11 years her senior? Marilyn Monroe could have had any man she wanted, but she went with playwright Arthur Miller? Even though it only lasted a short few years, there was initially something that brought this disparate couple together.

    By Cody Copeland November 20th, 2020 Read More
  • The Historical Beatles Moment That Happened In Disney World

    Three were killed in the "Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular" in 2009. Visitors and employees alike have been struck by runaway train carts, and even the "It's a Small World" ride has murdered people. Oh, and just in case all that isn't depressing enough, The Beatles died there, as well.

    By Cody Copeland November 20th, 2020 Read More
  • Inside Keanu Reeves' Attempt At A Music Career

    It seems to be a common situation within the world of A-list celebrities: lots of rock stars want to be movie stars, and lots of movie stars want to be rock stars. It turns out that even Keanu Reeves couldn't resist the urge to walk off the soundstage and onto the arena stage.

    By Karen Corday November 20th, 2020 Read More
  • The Tragic Death Of The Rolling Stones' Ian Stewart

    When pressed to name past and present members of the Rolling Stones, it's easy to come up with Mick, Keith, Charlie, and Ronnie, and not too hard to remember past Stones like Brian Jones or Bill Wyman, but it's a rare person who will automatically think of and give credit to keyboardist Ian Stewart.

    By Karen Corday November 20th, 2020 Read More
  • The Untold Truth Of Alice In Chains' Jerry Cantrell

    Founder, co-singer, guitarist, and lead songwriter Jerry Cantrell eschewed the show-offy, over-the-top guitar work of the glam era (as many of his contemporaries did), and in its place opted for pointedly constructed lines suffused with slow, grinding loops and pedal tones of sludge metal.

    By Richard Milner November 20th, 2020 Read More
  • The Truth About Frank Sinatra And Ava Gardner's Relationship

    The two first met in 1943, while Ava was still with her first husband, the famous actor Mickey Rooney. Frank was married as well, to his sweetheart Nancy, with whom he had a child (and eventually two more). Still, that didn't stop him from showing interest in Ava.

    By Cody Copeland November 20th, 2020 Read More
  • Why 19th-Century Chinese Women Sometimes Had Two Husbands

    Polyandry, when a woman takes two or more husbands, has been found in many cultures throughout history. In the 18th and 19th century, for instance, women in China ruled the roost and sometimes took more than one husband. Who knew the 1800s could be so progressive?

    By Sandra Mardenfeld November 20th, 2020 Read More
  • The Truth About Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge Series

    Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge, a physical competition reality show, featured a surprisingly supportive, though classically tough-as-nails, Steve Austin. He still yelled everything he said, but this time it was tough love, rather than repeatedly threatening people.

    By Cody Copeland November 20th, 2020 Read More
  • A Look At Bob Dylan's Complicated Love Life

    The fact is, Dylan's had ups and downs in his love-life, just like the rest of us, and many musicologists believe that these experiences have shaped some of his best-known works, filling them with an emotional intensity you can only get through living, loving, and years of reflection.

    By S. Flannagan November 19th, 2020 Read More