David Letterman Facts
July 19, 2025 Sammy Tran

The Side Of David Letterman No One Talks About

There was truly nobody like David Letterman. The longest reigning late-night host in history, Letterman was quick-witted, irreverent, and hilarious. But it wasn't all laughs—for David Letterman, fame came at a terrible price. So what was Dave's life like behind the curtain? Why did Oprah hate him for so long? What made him walk off the set in the middle of a live taping? Dive in and learn more about the rebel of late-night.
Judy Garland Facts
July 18, 2025 Samantha Henman

Judy Garland's Life Was A Never-Ending Nightmare

The cruel injustices of Judy Garland’s childhood only led to her fall from grace—an adulthood filled with suffering and depression. Despite her overwhelming talent, Garland's celebrity lifestyle never gave her a fighting chance. With no yellow brick road in sight, she took a darker path—one that led her far from home and straight into unforeseen danger.
July 16, 2025 Miles Brucker

The Devil In Evel Knievel

Daredevil Evel Knievel was an irresistible cocktail of bravery, masculinity, and audacity. He certainly had his share of young men as fans, and they looked up to him in a way that went beyond sports—he was truly a hero. All that came tumbling down when Knievel went looking for revenge from a writer threatening to ruin his career.
Jackie Coogan Facts
July 15, 2025 Carl Wyndham

The Tragic Child Superstar

Jackie Coogan broke out as Charlie Chaplin's miniature sidekick in The Kid, then ended his career as the zappy Uncle Fester of The Addams Family. But there is a sinister twist to his life story, and, contrary to his famous films and shows, this one is R-rated.

Advertisement

Photo of Bob Dylan
July 14, 2025 Jane O'Shea

Who Is The Real Bob Dylan?

Who is the real Bob Dylan? Well, there's a good chance we'll never know the whole truth. Since his first appearance on the music scene, Dylan has been notoriously private, and many chapters of his life remain hazy. But despite his enigmatic reputation, the road to where he is today has been fraught with many ups and downs—and more than one shocking controversy.
Portrait of Miyoshi Umeki holding her Oscar
July 12, 2025 Peter Kinney

The Actress Who Threw Away Her Oscar

Miyoshi Umeki was a Japanese-American actress and singer who smashed prejudices when she became the first Asian actress to win an Oscar. Then she smashed expectations when she threw it in the bin.
July 11, 2025 Samantha Henman

Michael Hutchence’s Tragic Excess

With his work in INXS and on his own, Michael Hutchence became a household name throughout Australia and beyond—until his wild lifestyle caught up to him.
Peg Entwistle Facts
July 9, 2025 Penelope Singh

Hollywood's First Victim

Peg Entwistle had her whole life ahead of her. A celebrated Broadway actress in her time, Entwistle was poised to make the big time in Hollywood as a silver screen starlet—until it all came crashing down. To this day, Entwistle's infamously tragic and jaw-dropping end is synonymous with the cold cruelty of Hollywood dreams.
Hsthumb
July 8, 2025 Samantha Henman

The Forgotten Tragedy Of The Original Red Hot Chili Pepper

Hillel Slovak rose to greatness in the LA club scene and eventually found himself in the spotlight with the iconic rock band the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Sadly, his flirtation with fame would only last a short time. He had demons, and they were waiting in the wings to bring this ground-breaking guitarist to a tragic and early grave.
Lupe Velez Facts
July 7, 2025 Alex Summers

Lupe Vélez Was The "Mexican Spitfire," But She Met A Brutal End

Lupe Vélez was Hollywood’s first Latina icon—but if her name isn’t well-known today, maybe that’s because of her dark end. Not only was Vélez one of the most magnetic stars on screen, but she was also one of the most scandalous. When the cameras weren’t rolling, her love life kept the gossip columnists busy. Sadly, her time on Earth was all too short, and what happened to the woman they called the “Mexican Spitfire” is still the source of controversy today.