Miles Rook articles

There has never been a superstar quite like “Weird Al” Yankovic, and there never will be one again. Weird Al has made millions off of embracing the things that made him just that: Weird. Rather than fearing the disapproval of others, Al put his quirks front and center for the world to see—and they love him for it. Whether you’ve been a lifelong fan or have only recently discovered the beauty that is Weird Al, dive into the story of a one-of-a-kind man and let it inspire you to live your best weird life too.

Brian Jones was the first in a string of musicians that saw the abrupt end of their lives at the young age of 27. What most people don’t know is that Jones’ demise was—and is—shrouded in mystery.

Baby Peggy was one of the most mistreated child stars—but even when she grew up, the terrors kept coming. Surrounded by lecherous men, she was no stranger to their advances, that is, until she discovered the perfect secret weapon to keep their nasty hands off her.

Robert Redford rose to fame in 1969’s Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and he still earns swoons for his laid-back, tanned good looks. Except these same good looks also hide a multitude of sins and tragedies: From his on-set struggles to his thorny personal life, even in his heyday, Robert Redford was no golden boy.

From the 1970s through the early 2000s, John Ritter lit up screens with his quick wit, flawless physical comedy, and uncanny charm. But behind the laughter and lovable characters was a man with a heart just as big as his talent. And when tragedy struck, the sudden loss of such a beloved figure left fans—and even Hollywood itself—reeling in disbelief.

Bela Lugosi invented the modern cinematic image of Count Dracula, but he traveled a difficult road to success.

Fleetwood Mac is still a household name thanks to their positively epic musical career. But they earned additional notoriety thanks to their intense interpersonal relationships and aggressive falling-outs. After all these years, the details of their history are still astonishing.

Sid Vicious rose to fame as the second bassist for the punk rock band, Sex Pistols—but it wasn’t for his musical talent. A friend once described him as, “Everything in punk that was dark, decadent and nihilistic”. From fights in clubs to brushes with danger and one fateful final night, Vicious’ dark rise to fame came to a tragic end all too soon.

Clayton Moore was an uncredited stuntman until he rose to fame as the legendary Lone Ranger. Even when the cameras weren’t rolling, he still donned his domino mask and stood up for law and order—until some real-life villains tried to stop him.