Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli has a voice known across the globe. Behind the music, however, is a fascinating man who has an even more fascinating story.
School in the American colonies was an odd mix of teachers, locations, and opportunities. However it happened, the reality of colonial school may surprise you.
Blondie are one of the most famous bands from the 1970s and 1980s, finding success in multiple genres. But tragedy followed close behind their glamorous lives.
Some actors' talents brim over, and cheek by jowl to Hollywood is the song industry. Not content with just the silver screen, the Top 10 beckoned for some.
While Christmas is a wonderful time of year, customs that Americans think of as completely normal and commonplace have weird, dark, or even gross origins.
May-December romances aren’t unusual in the entertainment world, but these musicians have raised eyebrows with their much younger -- or older -- partners.
It's possible to determine which way a religion leans on weed, and some of the answers might surprise you. This is what different religions say about marijuana.
Joan Baez has an incredible musical career and a legacy of political activism, giving a voice to those with none, but her own life is filled with ups and downs.
Humanity has long gazed at the stars and sought meaning in them. No wonder, then, that they have become woven into many spiritual practices throughout history.
Robbie Williams rose to fame with Take That, later cinching his success as a solo artist. But tragedy and trauma followed him from the beginning of his fame.
The Pogues' sound captures a lot of the sad experiences that its musicians endured. Here's a look into the most tragic moments in the history of The Pogues.
Cheating scandals have been uncovered in just about any high-stakes (or medium-stakes) competition you can name. Here are some of the most outrageous examples.
Fourteen years after the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil, its mastermind Osama Bin Laden was brought to justice. Finding and killing him was no easy task.
James Taylor remains one of music's most indelible singer-songwriters. In addition to his many recognizable hits, his underappreciated tunes deserve a listen.
Ridley Scott's "Napoleon" leaves out years' worth of events, plus important context and nuance for the sake of dramatization. Here's the history you won't see.
Ansel Adams is famous for capturing America's natural beauty, but he also survived an infamous disaster, took on presidents, and championed nuclear power.
Whether as the cannibal Hannibal Lecter or the Norse god Odin, Anthony Hopkins has become a household name. But some facts about Hopkins are not so well-known.
The Army's Delta Force avoids attention to preserve its secrecy, but some info has trickled out over the years. Here's the untold truth of the mysterious force.
While living in the White House, the Kennedys kept a lot of pets. From ducks to hamsters to ponys, here are all the members of the extended presidential family.
There are lots of rumors of illegitimate children attached to members of Britain's royal family, though many tales remain solidly in the realm of speculation.
Humanity's thirst for knowledge seems insatiable and unstoppable. However, some answers are at least half a century away and possibly much longer, if ever.
It's a huge honor to be on the cover of "Madden," but some people think it's a curse. Here are the NFL players who've been hit -- or not -- by the Madden curse.
Phil Collins is a weirdly polarizing musician. But is he just as vilified by collaborators and band members as he is by the public? Yup, it's just as divisive.
Robert Wagner is the consummate Hollywood icon -- a charming legend of the big and small screen, Here are some highlights of his storied life and career.
Many medieval nobles had sprawling households packed full of people who all needed a place to sleep. Here's the reality of who slept where in medieval castles.