Jesse Singer articles

They had the fame, the charm, and a Frank Sinatra blessing. Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford stood in the Rat Pack beside one of the most powerful men in entertainment. But Sinatra’s loyalty came with quite a temper—and when he felt betrayed, those blue eyes quickly turned black with rage. This is the story of how Sinatra’s pettiness, bitterness, and pride destroyed two careers and two friendships—forever.

Think you know your rock history? Let’s see how deep your grooves run. From classic riffs to studio secrets, this quiz separates the casual listeners from the lifers.

Proving that less can be more, these characters have become part of cinematic history without barely ever saying a word.

The allure of fame is undeniable, and for so many it is all they ever want—the ultimate goal. But for some actors, the dream they had dreamed about and worked towards… turned out to be a trap. They got everything they thought they wanted, only to discover it came with a price they didn’t want to pay. So they did the unthinkable: they walked away.

You might want to sit down for this one: Jodie Sweetin—aka Stephanie Tanner from Full House—turns 44 next year. Yep, the kid who yelled “How rude!” is now older than Danny Tanner was when the show started. If that doesn’t make you feel one rerun away from a midlife crisis, her story—and the then-and-now photos—definitely will.

For some, acting is a passion and a true creative outlet that fills their soul and brings them joy. For others, it's a job—and one they don't really even enjoy.

Before Ziggy Stardust, David Bowie was just another talented but restless musician. By 1971, he was frustrated with the folk scene and desperate for something bigger—something unreal. That “something” would soon arrive as a dazzling, androgynous alien rock star from outer space. Ziggy saved Bowie's career—but he also almost ended him.

These were the names that shaped pop culture—though today, most Zoomers would pass them in Target without a second glance (assuming they even looked up from their phones long enough to see them).

Frank Sinatra worshiped Humphrey Bogart. To Frank, Bogey was everything he wanted to be—cool, respected, untouchable. Being invited into Bogart’s private circle was a dream come true. But that friendship would lead Sinatra straight into the one Hollywood scandal even he couldn’t sing his way out of.