Why John Wayne Almost Quit Hollywood As A Young Actor
John Wayne was one of the biggest film stars of Hollywood Westerns, but he once almost left Hollywood altogether. Here's why he nearly quit show business.
Read MoreJohn Wayne was one of the biggest film stars of Hollywood Westerns, but he once almost left Hollywood altogether. Here's why he nearly quit show business.
Read MorePhotographs of Anne Frank have long been known to most people, but now a wedding video shows the world the only known film footage of Anne Frank.
Read MoreWilliam Shatner and Leonard Nimoy, who starred in the original series of "Star Trek," had a strained friendship. Here is why Nimoy couldn't stand Shatner.
Read MoreLeon Vitali was an actor turned right-hand man to one of the most renowned directors in film. Here is the truth about his relationship with Stanley Kubrick.
Read MoreLeonard Cohen is often hailed as one of the greatest and most accomplished songwriters of the 20th century. Here's who inherited his money after his death.
Read MoreDon Myrick, a former member of the band Earth, Wind, and Fire, passed away tragically in 1993. Here's the story of his death, and his impact on the band.
Read MoreLike many legendary rock stars, frontman Scott Weiland has lived a life of the highest highs and lowest lows.
Read MoreBeloved star of the silver screen and icon, Natalie Wood, tragically died in 1981. Here is who inherited her large estate following her untimely death.
Read MoreEric B. & Rakim broke the hip-hop mold in 1986 with the release of their debut single, "Eric B. Is President." What happened after they split?
Read MoreTowering over the rest of the Addams Family is Lurch, the family's faithful butler. The original Lurch was played by Ted Cassidy. This is his tragic true story.
Read MoreIn spite of the seemingly effortless way Jason Mamoa wears his fame, it hasn't always been easy. This is Jason Momoa's tragic true story.
Read MoreAdam Rainer remains the only person recorded to have been both a little person and a giant in his lifetime.
Read MoreHere's why Kevin Durant had issues with Draymond Green toward the end of his stint with the Golden State Warriors.
Read MoreWhat many of her fans and admirers might not realize is that Hattie McDaniel came from a family of successful performers.
Read MoreSome actors are more excited about performing than others. And then there are those instances when it takes some special encouragement to get them to sign on.
Read MoreSoon-Yi admits that she became closer to Woody Allen in the 11th grade after she broke her ankle while playing soccer.
Read MoreOn the amateur side of things, many sports, especially hobbies, will construct a sort of friendly rivalry among players. Including mini-golf.
Read MoreRivalry between fellow professionals, even competitors, can be a friendly thing. Who understands your artistic endeavors better than another artist?
Read MoreIn the world of sports, it isn't unusual for one opponent to speak disparagingly of another -- part of the psychological aspect of any healthy competition.
Read MoreW.C. Fields is said to have observed, "Where there's a will, prosperity is just around the corner." Richard Pryor's estate was the subject of legal challenges.
Read MoreIt's a common aphorism -- someone who goes the extra mile, willing to "play hurt." Few embody that literally, but Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals did.
Read MoreBob Welch was a member of the band Fleetwood Mac in the early 1970s, but he eventually left the band. Here's why Bob Welch left Fleetwood Mac.
Read MoreSwing music grew out of big-band jazz music and inspired a dance craze in the process.
Read MoreIt's not unheard of for a performer to find a certain level of success, only to turn around and step away from the spotlight for a while -- but decades?
Read MoreWhen it comes to trying and convicting in criminal cases, much of the attention is focused on the police. Equally important are the prosecutors.
Read MoreWilt Chamberlain is remembered as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Here is what Chamberlain experienced in the final days of his life.
Read MoreA surprising number of old-school actors, directors, and singers were closely associated with the mob. Here are some of the old Hollywood celebs with mob ties.
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