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 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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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 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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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 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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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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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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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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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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You'd think there'd be some consistency, but just as trick-or-treaters discover that some houses are dishing out full-size Hershey bars and others are distributing rocks, so the Tooth Fairy rewards for baby teeth vary quite widely.
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Three identical twins, separated at birth, living in three households. One bizarre experiment. Sitcom or disturbing reality?
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Let's see if we can discover the Eagles' most underrated song.
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In 1985, Van Halen's frontman, David Lee Roth, decided to leave Van Halen due to creative differences between him and other band members. Eddie Van Halen turned to an unexpected pick in looking for his replacement: Scandal frontrunner, Patty Smyth.
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Boxing is a well-documented sport, and the strengths and weaknesses of its most famous fighters are well-known. That's why nothing can stop you from a fantasy fight between Mike Tyson and Deontay Wilder, despite its actual impossibility.
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When you drive, you're probably very careful about the speed limit (and you should because it's the law). But if you've ever thought of living out your NASCAR dreams ion the open road, you should do it in a place that allows for it. And no, it's nowhere in the United States.
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During the height of the New Wave movement in the 1980s, English band Tears For Fears were at the top of their game.
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The early seventies marked a joyous time for Eagles member Joe Walsh. He married then-Boston University student Stefany Rhodes, welcomed oldest daughter Emma Kristen in 1971, and moved west to Boulder, Colorado a few short months later ... However, a terrible death would soon shake the household.
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Lil Kim wasn't lying that it's "all about the Benjamins" when the rapper filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy in 2018, claiming at the time that she was in debt to the tune of seven figures.
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USA Today reported that Banali died in Los Angeles, with his wife, Regina, and daughter, Ashley, beside him. Regina characterized Frankie's cancer fight as "an inspiringly brave and courageous 16-month battle to the end," related Louder Sound.
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Gaye struggled with drug addiction, relationship troubles, and financial problems. The acclaimed R&B star's life took a turn for the worst when he was shot and killed by his own father just a day before the son's 45th birthday.
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Despite countless radio plays and a number one spot on Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, fans kept going back to the question: Who is this Sharona character? Is she real, and if so, where is she now?
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There is footage from Paris's fourth birthday party that includes her telling Dad her birthday wish: "I'd do what you do. You dance and sing." She has gone on to do just that, working as a model, an actor, and now recording and performing in a band called The Soundflowers,
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Not everyone believed that Paul Williams's death was a suicide, however. Unexplained circumstances surrounding his death caused his family to suspect some kind of foul play.
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On Friday, November 22, 1991, Freddie Mercury met with Jim Beech, manager of Mercury's band Queen. They would compose the statement in which Mercury would announce his health struggle to the world. Then Mercury and Peter Freestone, his longtime assistant, spent their last time together.
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Kano was a serious man. He also cast a long shadow. From his birth in 1860 to his death in 1938, Kano would master a martial art, modernize it, and then unleash it on a global audience.
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Thanks to their unmatched songwriting talent and willingness to experiment, the Fab Four amassed a back catalog like no other, and every attempt to put together a Top 10 list of their best songs is doomed to leave dozens of worthy candidates behind.
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