Joan Crawford might have been one of the most electric actresses of her generation, but that genius came with an infamous price. From her bitter feud with fellow screen legend Bette Davis to the scandals erupting just behind her bedroom door, Crawford’s risque stardom and controversial life are complex, tragic, and forever tarnished.
Jim Carrey went from a small-time comedian to the highest-paid movie star in the world in a single year. He's still one of our most iconic—and controversial—performers. But while Carrey's manic energy made him the star he is, it also comes with a dark side.
Ginger Rogers could move like no other. Her epic dancing partnership with Fred Astaire lit up the screen, enchanting audiences everywhere and skyrocketing her fame and fortune. Still, behind closed doors, Ginger's life was filled with staggering twists and turns—heartbreak and betrayal. She was no stranger to keeping secrets, and sometimes they were downright dangerous.
At the heart of Oasis stand two brothers: Liam and Noel Gallagher. Liam represented the enigmatic frontman, while Noel provided the driving force behind the band, writing the majority of their songs and giving them direction. The brothers made Oasis. However, they also drove it apart. It’s true what they say: never work with family.
Writing comedy wasn’t always easy in the 1950s and 1960s, especially for television, but Carl Reiner had such a raw talent for comedy that he made it look like the easiest job in the world. Creating some of the most iconic sitcoms and films, and often appearing in roles of all sizes to the delight of his audience, he had an uncanny ability to make people happy—both on and off-screen.
Steve Clark was the guitarist and songwriter who shredded for Def Leppard. But the only thing he shredded harder than a guitar riff was his liver. His struggles with alcoholism ultimately led to his demise at the tender age of 30. But not before he left his mark.
From the moment she was born, Lana Turner was a magnet for tragedy: She had a heartbreaking childhood, slept with awful men, lost her babies, and even more dire brushes with death. But it gets worse. Living a real-life horror story, her darkest moments led her straight to the most disturbing scandal imaginable.
When brooding folk-rocker James Taylor appeared on The Simpsons, they jokingly referred to him as the “Mild Man of Rock”. Well, when it comes to his personal life, you might wanna grab a glass of milk because it’s burn-your-face-off spicy. In 1980, Taylor and John Lennon were almost Manhattan neighbors. Just the day before Lennon’s demise, Taylor had a spine-chilling encounter with the man who would assassinate his dear friend.
Doris Day was the wholesome, all-American sweetheart who topped the charts and graced the big screen for nearly 50 years. But her girl-next-door image hid a personal life filled with setbacks, scandals, and secrets.
