The Real Reason Woodstock '99 Was A Huge Failure
Few great historic disasters are without precedent, and before the catastrophic Fyre Festival there was the legendary screw up that was Woodstock '99. So what went wrong?
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The Truth About James Dean's Death
James Dean is one of those actors who had an incredibly short career, yet still holds a firm place in the zeitgeist of American show business.
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The Most Inspirational Nikki Sixx Quotes About Life
Finding the optimism in Sixx's dire recollections and warnings often feels like sifting for diamonds on a beach. You'll find them, though, if you look hard enough.
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The Truth Behind Merle Haggard's Time In Prison
Merle Haggard's youth really does sound like a country song: raised in a converted boxcar during the Great Depression, his father died when he was eight years old, after which he became a juvenile delinquent. In 1957, though, he pushed his luck a little too far.
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The Story Of Sam Cooke's Tragic Death
Sam Cooke gave us such standards as "Another Saturday Night" and "Wonderful World." And then in the space of a single evening, it all went south.
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The Truth About Joe Rogan's Wife Jessica Ditzel
Stability is not usually the word we think about with Hollywood relationships, but that's what Jessica Ditzel and Joe Rogan have.
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Here's How Much Jim Morrison Was Worth When He Died
In 1969, Doors front man Jim Morrison was described as a "demonic vision out of a medieval Hellmouth," and "the Sex-death, Acid-Evangelist of Rock, a sort of Hell's Angel of the groin." Despite this, Morrison described his life in Los Angeles as "anonymous."
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The John Wayne Interview That Continues To Outrage People Today
John Wayne is revered by many. However, in 1971 he gave an ill-fated interview that would be haunting him today, if he were still alive.
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Led Zeppelin Wins Big In 'Stairway To Heaven' Case
In a legal battle that dragged on for years, Led Zeppelin was accused of plagiarism for the song "Stairway to Heaven." But they came out on top in the end.
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Bizarre Rules Professional Athletes Have To Follow
The wide world of sports is full of complicated dos and don’ts. Here are some of the most bizarre rules that professional athletes have to follow.
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Here's How Much David Bowie Was Worth When He Died
One tends to run out of superlatives when describing an artist as creative and influential as David Bowie. Can we say the same for his bank account?
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Randy Travis
It's cliche to compare the life of a country music star to the events of a country music song, but the real-life life story of Randy Travis sounds like it was ripped from a tragic ballad.
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The Truth About The First People To Ever Climb Mt. Everest
When you put aside the machismo and bragging rights, it's difficult to say exactly why human beings have always felt a need to reach the summits of mountains. Nevertheless, there's a reason summiting Mt. Everest is considered one of the classic feats of adventure sports.
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Here's How Much Snoop Dogg Is Really Worth
Snoop's had his spoon in a lot of soups, and seeing as he's been super famous since the 1990s, it's only fair to assume that he's scooped up some serious dough most of the time. The question is, exactly how much has he earned over the years? Let's find out how much Snoop Dogg is really worth.
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Here's How Much Walt Disney Was Worth When He Died
Walt Disney may have started out as an apprentice ad cartoonist, but he finagled his love for animation into a media empire. Just how much was this smokey human success engine worth at the time of his death?
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Who
There are few bands as iconic as The Who. Here is the tragic real-life story of The Who.
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The Stunning Amount Of Money Ja Rule Owed The Government
In 2020, rapper and actorJa Rule unironically advertised his tax preparation company, Value Tax, on Twitter. According to Complex, he posted, "IT'S TAX SEASON!!! It's simple, walk in let us do your taxes, walk out with cash in hand," adding, "... we also do credit repair!"
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The Truth Behind David Bowie's Eyes
David Bowie was an iconoclast, a cultural monolith, and, with the help of those leggings that he wore in Labyrinth, the source of a lot of confusing new stirrings in the coming-of-age stories of many Gen Xers. He also possessed a unique appearance that drew in audiences.
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Here's How Much Amy Winehouse Was Worth When She Died
Amy Winehouse lived a short life that, nevertheless, brought her great fame. Her amazingly strong, jazzy voice created powerful hits like "Rehab" and "Back in Black," and made her a household name. How much did she earn in the process?
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The Tragic Life And Death Of The World's First Movie Star
Florence Lawrence is often labeled as the first movie star in history, but in her personal life, she struggled against depression, heartbreak, and disease.
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Extreme Reasons Musicians Canceled Tours
Every so often, famous musicians have to cancel their tours, and every so often, the reasons behind those cancellations are pretty extreme.
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The Most Petty Lawsuits Band Members Have Ever Filed Against Each Other
The music industry has seen plenty of strife, not to mention a steady string of litigation, and here are some of the silliest lawsuits that band members have ever filed against each other.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi is a household name. But the members of this group have suffered their fair share of setbacks. Here’s the tragic real-life story of Bon Jovi.
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This Is How Much Fiona Apple Is Really Worth
Fiona Apple might be famous, but her relationship with the limelight has always been a double-edged sword. But when it comes to money -- how big is her cut?
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The Real Truth Behind The Maria Sharapova Doping Scandal
Professional tennis superstar and five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova shocked the world on March 7th, 2016, when she announced that she had been suspended from professional play after testing positive for performance enhancing drugs. Reaction to the revelation was swift.
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Paula Nelson: The Truth About Willie Nelson's Daughter
It wasn't immediately clear to Paula Nelson that her father was a bonafide country music star. But when that realization came, it wasn't exactly wine and roses.
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The Tragic Death Of Ernest Hemingway
There's no question that Ernest Hemingway was one of the 20th Century's professional manly men. So it's a shame that he met such a sad end.
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