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John Phillips of the Mamas & the Papas was very open about his debaucherous lifestyle—but there was one disturbing secret he took to his grave.

Ella Harper bravely turned her unique legs into a moneymaker—but life continued to serve up horrible sorrows until she finally met her tragic end.

Jane Greer was the post-WWII actress poised to become a noir film legend—then she ran afoul of one of Hollywood’s most enigmatic and vindictive star-makers.

Jeffrey Hudson has gone down in history as the "Queen's Dwarf"—but one bloody duel destroyed his life forever.

Ella Harper bravely turned her unique legs into a moneymaker—but life continued to serve up horrible sorrows until she finally met her tragic end.

Sue Lyon shot to fame for her performance in the film "Lolita." But the controversial nature of the role was closer to reality than anyone knew.

There was no band as dysfunctional as the Mamas & the Papas—and Michelle Phillips may be the most tortured member of them all.

Anthony Bourdain has thrilled readers and viewers with stories about the foods of the world, the people who grow, produce, and cook it, and the culture and circumstances that shape it. Bourdain’s unique perspective on food was heavily influenced by his decades-long tenure as a restaurant chef.

Elizabeth I may have had many ladies-in-waiting in her royal court, but she only trusted Bess of Hardwick to do her dirty work.

The legendary pair of Laurel and Hardy played lovable idiots on screen, but scandalized off screen.

When it came to the cloud of drama that hung around Tommy Lee, his scandalous tape was only the tip of the iceberg. Soon, his life took an explosive turn.

Dave Chappelle is used to performing in front of rowdy audiences but in May 2022, the heckling took an unexpected—and terrifying—turn