Miles Brucker articles

Before streaming, before even cable TV, there wasn't as much TV on the airwaves, and for decades, the Variety Show was king. Some music, some comedy, and everything in between, all packed into an hour. Millions of Americans used to tune into these shows every single week—and now millions more Americans will probably never even know they existed. Unless someone brings them back for the modern era?

Dubbed the most beautiful woman of the silent screen era, Corinne Griffith's glamorous life was filled with wealth, husbands, and bizarre lies—some for profit, some for fun, and some just plain weird.

Lou Reed is one of the most influential musicians of all time. Known for his transgressive lyrics and experimental songwriting, Reed’s artistic reputation propped up a life of darkness, debauchery, and depression.

John Schneider became a household name when he landed the role of Bo Duke on The Dukes of Hazzard in 1979. Schneider was only 18 years old when the series debuted, which made his sudden fame even more overwhelming.

Keanu Reeves is an enigma, but he's got his reasons. Although he's faced abandonment, loss, betrayal, and ridicule, like John Wick, he just keeps moving forward.

Mansions in Malibu don't pay for themselves. Behind every legendary guitar solo and stadium anthem sits a financial portfolio that might surprise you. After all, these remarkable performers built empires beyond their chart-topping hits.

They might not admit it out loud, but Baby Boomers carry a whole jukebox of TV theme songs in their heads. These catchy intros from the 1960s through the 1980s were more than background music. They set the tone for shows and became part of everyday culture in a way that current generations can never truly understand.

The price of stardom can be exorbitant—and boy did Aaron Carter pay the ultimate price. While child stars spiraling out of control is nothing new, no one self-destructed quite like the prince of 2000s pop. Carter's chilling fall from grace is one of the darkest stories to come out of the music industry.

Liberace came from humble beginnings but went on to redefine the very character of showmanship and performance. Behind his lavish lifestyle and flamboyant persona, however, he could never truly reveal the person he really was.