The Truth About Shirley Temple's First Husband John Agar
Handsome young Army Air Corps sergeant meets America's Sweetheart. They marry, they live happily ever after. But for John Agar and Shirley Temple, not so much.
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The Real Reason The Jazz Singer Wasn't Nominated For Best Picture For The First Academy Awards
Around the time of the first Oscar ceremony in 1929, going to the movies looked and sounded entirely different. Up to that point, films had all been silent.
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Musicians Who've Demanded Their Music Be Removed From Streaming Sites
Streaming changed music, but not all artists are happy about it. Here are the musicians who've demanded their music be removed from streaming sites.
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Will A Baby Bird Really Get Abandoned If You Touch It?
There's a common myth that says baby birds will be abandoned by their mothers if humans touch them due to the human scent. It turns out that's not true.
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How Many Times Was Frank Sinatra Arrested?
Frank Sinatra had a short criminal rap sheet consisting of a few arrests. One of them was for seduction, which along with adultery, was actually a crime.
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What Was The Last Album Aaliyah Recorded Before She Died?
Often referred to as the Princess of R&B, Aaliyah released only three albums before her untimely death at the age of 22.
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What Was The Last Album Mac Miller Recorded Before He Died?
Mac Miller died at just 26, but he'd already released six studio albums by then. Here is the last album Mac Miller recorded before he died.
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Did The Crickets Continue To Release Music After Buddy Holly Died?
Here's what happened to Buddy Holly's backing band, the Crickets, following his tragic death in February 1959.
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The Most Successful Band Member Replacements Ever
Lineup changes in bands are occasionally necessary, but sometimes, a new hire will shock everyone. These are the most successful band member replacements ever.
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Everything We Know About The New Red Hot Chili Peppers Album
Like so much of life, the music business has been in something of a holding pattern lately. The Red Hot Chili Peppers are about to change that.
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How X-Rays Became The Backbone Of Bootleg Music In 1950s Russia
One fateful day in the 1940s, a man wandered into a Leningrad photography shop run by a style-savvy ex-soldier named Stanislav Philo.
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What Was The Last Album John Lennon Recorded Before He Died?
The last album John Lennon ever recorded was released just weeks before his death in December 1980.
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What Willie Nelson Did Before Becoming A Country Star
Even though he got his first guitar when he was just 6 years old, singer-songwriter Willie Nelson earned his daily bread in a variety of ways before stardom.
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Famous Songs That Are Turning 25 In 2022
From rap to pop to swing to rock, 1997 showcased just how varied American taste in music can be. Here are famous songs that are turning 25 in 2022.
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Rock Bands With The Worst Drama
It's no surprise that with big success can come big egos. Here are some rock bands with the worst drama in rock history.
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The Untold Truth Of Country Music Legend Kitty Wells
It's hard to believe today, but there was a time when record companies didn't think women belonged in country music. Kitty Wells changed all that.
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What Was The Last Album Marvin Gaye Recorded Before He Died?
Marvin Gaye met a tragic, untimely death, but is last album was one of his most well-received. "Midnight Love" was a huge critical and commercial success.
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Movies That Used Black Sabbath Songs The Best
When used properly, a classic Black Sabbath track can make a scene legendary. Here are the movies that used Black Sabbath songs the best.
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Why So Many Famous Musicians Sell Their Music Catalogs
When someone writes and publishes a song, they own certain rights to it. In essence, that means that whenever the song is performed the songwriter gets paid.
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The Truth About Loretta Lynn's Relationship With Her Husband Doolittle
Loretta Lynn's nearly 50-year marriage was volatile, but there was love there. Here is the truth about her relationship with her husband, Doolittle.
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The Surprising Spot Where Pink Floyd Recorded Some Of Their Albums
Pink Floyd members Gilmour, Mason, and Wright used a surprising spot to record songs that ultimately wound up on the "Momentary Lapse of Reason" album.
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The Truth About Loretta Lynn's Relationship With Designer Tim Cobb
Country music superstar Loretta Lynn -- singer, songwriter, author -- is widely recognized for her talent. She's also recognized for her brilliant gowns.
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Why Janis Joplin Bought A Headstone For Bessie Smith
Janis Joplin was greatly influenced by blues singers that came before her. She even bought a headstone for Bessie Smith. Here's why.
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What's The Last Album Meat Loaf Recorded Before His Death?
Rock star and actor Meat Loaf, born Marvin Aday, had a prolific career on screen, stage, and the studio. Was he still working and creating, right until the end?
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The Tragic Truth Behind Soul Asylum's Runaway Train Video
Soul Asylum's "Runaway Train" music video famously featured 36 real missing children. However, the song was not written with missing children in mind.
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The Story About One Of Loretta Lynn's Banned Songs
Across the United States, 60 radio stations opted not to play the song — and it was even denounced by a preacher in Lynn's home state of Kentucky.
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The Only Songs Pink Floyd's Drummer Sings In
Here are the four songs where Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason provided lead vocals for the band.
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