Peter Kinney articles

Spies are the perfect TV heroes (or anti-heroes): living double lives, juggling secrets, dodging danger, and constantly wondering who to trust. Great spy shows don’t just deliver gadgets and shootouts; they serve lies, betrayal, shifting loyalties, and moral grey zones wrapped in tension, glamour, or gritty realism. Here are 20 of the best spy and espionage-themed shows ever, from slick modern thrillers to Cold War dramas and satirical takes.

When Randy Rhoads died in a sudden 1982 plane crash, it didn’t just shatter the life of Ozzy Osbourne; it punched a hole in the heart of heavy metal itself. The young virtuoso was gone. What remained was grief, guilt, and a legacy so powerful it helped reshape rock music in ways many still feel today.

Some groundbreaking albums have surpassed The Beatles’ sales records. Mhm, that’s right. Let’s check out these chart-crushing rock albums and the stories behind them, shall we?

Before the illness, Alex Trebek was simply the steady voice of Jeopardy, the kind of host people trusted without thinking. When he kept working through cancer treatment, the spotlight shifted. His quiet toughness turned a familiar game show into something unexpectedly human.

From the moment she first appeared on screen, audiences have been captivated by Nicole Kidman. Since then, she's steadily appeared in both blockbuster and award-bait films. She also shows no signs of slowing down, even with a life of incredible highs and remarkable lows, like her very public divorce from Tom Cruise. Despite these ups and downs, Kidman just keeps living with an open heart.

There’s a special kind of impact when an actor mirrors a real person with clear, unmistakable similarity. That visual link helps the story settle quickly, giving the performance a steady sense of authenticity without needing anything extra.

When a power trio clicks, you feel it instantly—three musicians generating the kind of force you’d normally expect from a small army. Across rock, punk, soul, prog, hip-hop, and pop, these 30 trios proved that sometimes the most unforgettable sound comes from the simplest setup.

The legend of George Strait, AKA “The King of Country,” is about family, tragedy, and a deep connection to the Texas land he calls home.

There’s nothing quite like a good cry, so maybe these emotional pictures will offer you the catharsis you’re looking for. Here are some of the saddest movies we've ever seen.