Marlon Wright articles

Dick York became a bona fide superstar as Darrin Stephens in the hit series Bewitched. Unbeknownst to his adoring fans, however, he battled unimaginable chronic pain—and a terrible painkiller addiction. How he magically overcame his affliction made him truly unbreakable.

Every artist lives for those moments when they get recognized and appraised for their work. But some performers don’t make it as their films were released after the stars had taken their last bow.

Jack Bruce was one of rock's most fearless musical innovators.

Studios like to make bank with sequels, but sometimes the film's stars have other ideas.

“Dimebag” Darrell Lance Abbott was the heavy metal guitarist who shredded the competition—until a crazed fan climbed on stage, and one of metal’s worst tragedies occurred.

First impressions matter, especially in movies. The lights dim, the music swells, and then... disappointment strikes. Unfortunately, a couple of famous movies lost their audience before they'd even settled into their seats.

Often overlooked by casual fans, Chico Marx was the eldest Marx Brother and, in many ways, the group’s leader behind the scenes for much of its illustrious run. He also lived a fascinating and tumultuous life worthy of the wildest gossip columns Hollywood has ever known.

Billie Holiday’s story is not one for the faint of heart. From the very beginning, turmoil, racism, and a deep inner sadness plagued her life—and haunted her until the very end. But at the same time, she had a fighting spirit and a voice like no other. From adversity to scandal to the bitter and heartbreaking end—there’s little doubt that Billie deserved a lot better than what the world gave her.

Thanks to his hit show The Honeymooners, comedian Jackie Gleason turned into a 1950s American idol almost overnight. But Gleason’s perverse life behind the scenes would have made his fans furious.