Haing S. Ngor was the first Asian actor to win an Academy award for a debut performance—but his success followed close on the heels of unspeakable tragedy.
Ted Williams was one of the greatest hitters in baseball history even as he lost a large chunk of his career to military service as a fighter pilot.
Nat King Cole had a grin that charmed both Black and white audiences—yet few people know the incredibly dark history that lay behind that playful smile.
Rosemary Clooney’s timeless holiday music stands in stark contrast to the chaos she survived offstage.
In the long history of American outlaws, one name that always rings out is that of Jesse James.
Behind the scenes, action megastar Bruce Willis could be a true firebrand, even bordering on difficult—but now, he faces his toughest battle of all.
During the dangerous expedition led by Ferdinand Magellan, he grappled with mutinies, lost ships, and a disease-ridden crew. Tragically, he never made it home.
John D. Rockefeller was, by many metrics, the richest person in history—but there was a lot more to this fascinating man than dollars and cents.
Despite his reputation as a feel-good songwriter, the story of Irving Berlin is not for the faint of heart.
Now that the media firestorm has settled, we finally know the chilling details surrounding Aaron Carter: his nightmarish life and tragic death.
Bonnie and Clyde’s love is infamous, and their violent lives only made their passion burn brighter.
Best known as the lead singer of The Four Seasons, Frankie Valli has been performing for decades, but his life has been a rollercoaster of loss and triumph.
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