The SNL Performance That Ruined Ashlee Simpson's Career
If you grew up in the 2000s, you're sure to remember the SNL Ashlee Simpson lip-syncing incident that pop culture news outlets talked about for weeks afterward.
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This Boxer Was The Inspiration For Rocky Balboa
"Even if I don't win, I just want to prove I belong there." This line, an iconic moment in Rocky, is reportedly what Chuck Wepner told his wife before he faced Muhammad Ali.
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The Woman Who Inspired Guns N' Roses' Sweet Child O' Mine
Rose called Everly his "best friend" at times, while also saying that "Erin and I treated each other like crap ... Sometimes we treated each other great, because the children in us were best friends. But then there were other times when we just messed up each other's lives completely."
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Facts You Never Knew About Seal
Seal has managed to appeal to millions of fans for his melodious voice, and he's lived far from an ordinary life. Here are some facts you never knew about Seal.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Froggy From The Little Rascals
One of the most memorable characters from the Little Rascals was Froggy, a cranky little boy with a croaking voice reminiscent of a frog.
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What The Last 12 Months Of Chadwick Boseman's Life Were Like
Boseman "spent the last four years undergoing chemotherapy and surgery to treat the illness." Even throughout his own treatment, he would visit hospitalized children who were also receiving chemotherapy. He never spoke publicly about his own health challenges.
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The Real Reason All Nickelback Songs Sound The Same
While countless naysayers of the post-grunge four-piece will rip apart their music, others will point out a less-frequented topic of debate in the Nickelback sphere: the fact that many of their songs sound almost exactly the same.
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Loretta Lynn's Net Worth: The Country Singer Is Worth A Fortune
Loretta Lynn has gone through a lot, and her career has been massively successful. As such, her net worth is frankly massive. Here's how much she's worth.
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The Tragic Death Of Kimbo Slice
The name Kimbo Slice became synonymous with "I wouldn't want to get hit by that guy" back in the early 2000s.
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What The Last 12 Months Of Bruce Lee's Life Were Like
Bruce Lee was an enigma, and when he suddenly passed away in 1973, he left behind plenty of unanswered questions. Here's what the last 12 months of Bruce Lee's life were like.
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Why Director Richard Thorpe Was Fired From The Wizard Of Oz
Even though Thorpe was on set for two weeks (and actually filmed some scenes) between October 12 and 24, he was quickly fired. All footage filmed by Thorpe was scrapped.
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The Dark Side Of Charlie Chaplin
As Variety noted in his obituary, "No matter how old he was, his bride always was a teenager," which isn't entirely accurate, but it's close.
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The True Story Of The Baseball Player Who Invented The High Five
It was October 2, 1977 and the baseball season was coming to an end when Dusty Baker, a left fielder for the Dodgers, hit his 30th home run. And as Baker approached home plate, Glenn Burke, an outfielder and the next at bat, raised his hand over his head. The high five was born.
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The Reason Rock And Roll Legend Alan Freed Died Penniless
Alan Freed's poverty came not from a backlash against his more progressive views; it was the FBI convicting him of bribery.
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The Real Reason We Give Out Candy On Halloween
The Irish were already dressing in costume for samhain, to confuse any ghosties who might be on the hunt that night. Gifts of food would be left out on doorsteps -- a way to appease any wandering spirits who, apparently, worked up an appetite as they scared the bejabbers out of the population.
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The Crippling Addiction That Almost Killed Jean-Claude Van Damme
Every hero has his weak spot, and in Jean-Claude Van Damme's case, it was his tragic penchant for a certain substance. Here's the true story about the crippling addiction that almost killed Jean-Claude Van Damme.
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The Insane Amount Of Alcohol That Andre The Giant Would Drink Every Day
There was one person above all others who was truly capable of absurd, godly feats of alcohol consumption: wrestler and actor Andre the Giant.
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The Truth About The Grateful Dead's Infamous Woodstock Performance
Woodstock was the very first music festival of its kind and one of the most iconic events in music history.But not every performance at the festival was groundbreaking. One of those shows that ended up failing miserably was the Grateful Dead's set on Saturday, August 16.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Library Of Alexandria
The Royal Library of Alexandria was a wonder of the ancient world, built to house all knowledge. Nevertheless, tragedy struck the Great Library and all of its invaluable manuscripts were lost. But how could such a thing happen? Read on for the tragic fate of the Library of Alexandria.
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The Dark Side Of George Reeves' Superman
Was he murdered? The investigation was perfunctory at best, the evidence was tampered with, and nobody ever explained the bruises on his face and body. Officially, the case remains unsolved.
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The Reason People Hate Nickelback So Much, According To Research
The direct, personal hatred of the Canadian band Nickelback is one of those aspects of popular culture that seem to simply exist.
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The Tragic Disappearance Of Sean Flynn
Sean and fellow journalist Dana Stone were captured by elements of the Viet Cong and the North Vietnamese Army while on assignment for Time magazine in Cambodia on April 6, 1970.
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The Most Expensive Band Memorabilia Seen On Pawn Stars
The Pawn Stars have had some very rare and expensive items come and go through their historic shop in Las Vegas, and some of their most valuable commodities have come in the form of band memorabilia. Here's some of the most expensive band memorabilia seen on Pawn Stars.
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Tosh.0 Is Getting Canceled. Here's Why
Comedy Central has decided to pull the plug on the long-running commentary show Tosh.0. The show has been on the air since 2009, so regardless of your opinion of its provocative host, the announcement certainly means that an era of entertainment is coming to an end in 2020.
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The Tragic Life Of America's Best Forgotten Author
Barbara showed an intense talent for the written word from a young age, as reported by The Guardian. She taught herself how to read, much like other children learn to walk, and by age 4 her tiny form was carting her father's typewriter back to her room so she could write.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Jared Leto
Ah, the enigma that is Jared Leto. Some think of him fondly as teen stud Jordan Catalano on the popular '90s TV show My So-Called Life. Others are fans of his band, Thirty Seconds to Mars. More recently, he starred as the Joker. But his real life hasn't been easy. Here's Jared Leto's story.
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The Real Reason Xzibit Lost All His Money
After two gold albums, a platinum album, and a stint hosting MTV's Pimp My Ride, one would expect that Xzibit could cruise comfortably enough for the rest of his career, but apparently not.
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