The Real Reason Larry Bird Dropped Out Of Indiana University
HBO's series "Winning Time" has taken creative license in places, but Larry Bird really did drop out of Indiana University after only 24 days. Here's why.
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Who Was Jerry Buss And How Much Did He Really Pay For The Lakers?
Jerry Buss, born into poverty, was the one-time owner of the Los Angeles Lakers. Credited for much of their success, here's how much he paid for the team.
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NBA Fights That Went Too Far
Basketball may not be a contact sport, but the NBA has seen its fair share of brawls in the last few decades - sometimes with painful consequences.
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Why The LA Lakers Wear Purple And Gold Uniforms
The purple and gold uniforms of the Los Angeles Lakers are as iconic as their most legendary players. So why did they choose this color scheme?
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Willie Nelson: 12 Facts Only His Biggest Fans Would Know
From his heartbreakingly difficult childhood to his briefly-held belief that he had actually discovered The Beatles, Willie Nelson's life has been a wild ride.
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Friends Of Prince Andrew Come To His Defense In New Documentary
Prince Andrew's public image has been on a downward spiral since the spotlight hit his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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The Rarest Feats In Major League Baseball
There are some rare feats in baseball you'd need to be blessed by the ghost of Babe Ruth to see in person. These are the rarest feats in Major League Baseball.
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This Is Where Michael Jackson's Chimp, Bubbles, Ended Up
Michael Jackson's chimp, Bubbles, made the rounds in tabloids for years, especially when it accompanied the King on Pop on the "Bad World Tour" in 1987.
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What Happened To Freddie Mercury's Family?
Queen frontman Freddie Mercury died from AIDs-related health complications at the young age of 45. Here are the family members he left behind.
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Musicians Who Converted To New Religions
Faith is a personal subject, but several prominent rock and pop stars have converted to new religions that have shaped their lives and, sometimes, their music.
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Who Is Linda Greenlaw From Deadliest Catch?
Linda Greenlaw was one of the new cast members added to "Deadliest Catch" in Season 19, and she has quite the backstory. Let's take a look at it.
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The Two Women Who Made Prince Andrew's Newsnight Interview Come To Life
Prince Andrew's infamous 2019 interview on the BBC's "Newsnight" brought his world crashing down. Here are the two women who made it all happen.
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Deadliest Catch: Who Was Jake Harris' Late Wife, Shawna Brinkly?
In August 2023, it was announced that Shawna Brinkly - the late wife of Jake Harris from "Deadliest Catch" - died. Here's what we know about her.
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What Michael Oher's Relationship With The Tuohy Family Is Really Like Now
The movie "The Blind Side" was based on a true story, or so it seemed. Here's what Michael Oher's relationship with the Tuohy family is really like now.
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The Unprecedented MLB Stat That's Buzzing Among Baseball Fans
An unprecedented baseball stat began buzzing around MLB fans in August 2023. Here's the story behind the impressive stat and others like it.
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Tragic Details About Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers were part of the vanguard of American rock music, enduring for four decades. But behind the scenes, their life was pretty tough.
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Tragic Stories About One-Hit Wonders
After the fame and fortune of their first big hit, not all musicians live happily ever after. Some fade away into obscurity with tragedy at their heels.
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Robbie Robertson's Complicated History With The Band
When Robertson left The Band in the mid-1970s, his relationship with one former bandmate in particular, grew contentious.
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Tragic Details About Martin Short
Every so often there's a shining beacon of cruelty-free funny, and that's Martin Short in a nutshell. But life has been very cruel to the iconic SNL comedian.
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Inside Robbie Robertson And Bob Dylan's Friendship
Robbie Robertson's musical partnership with Bob Dylan began in 1965 at New York's infamous Chelsea Hotel. Here's the story behind their bond.
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How Jamie Reid's Art Came To Define The British Punk Rock Scene
Jamie Reid isn't exactly a household name, but his art came to define the British punk rock scene, starting with his iconic album cover for the Sex Pistols.
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Jamie Reid Was A Political Activist Long Before His Art Career
Jamie Reid had a huge part in creating the the iconic punk rock aesthetic, but he was also a political activist long before his art career.
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Robbie Robertson, Founder Of The Band, Dead At 80
Canadian-American musician Robbie Robertson, founder of The Band and Bob Dylan collaborator, died at 80 on August 9, 2023. Here's his story.
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Tragic Details About The Cure
Given the sense of despair that permeates so much of their music, it should come as no surprise that members of The Cure have experienced loss and tragedy.
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How Movie Vomit Is Really Made
We've all seen vomiting in movies at some point, some probably more believeable than others. So how exactly is it made? What makes a "good" vomit?
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The Exorcism That Changed Exorcist Director William Friedkin Forever
In 2016, "Exorcist" director William Friedkin requested to speak with a real-life exorcist. He eventually witnessed an exorcism, and it changed him forever.
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The Tragic 1988 Death Of Chet Baker
Jazz trumpeter and vocalist Chet Baker died after a three-story fall on May 13, 1988. What exactly happened is still debated by some. Here's the story.
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