Sammy Tran articles

Hedy Lamarr was often called “the most beautiful woman in the world.” Really, she was so much more than just a pretty face. There was her illustrious Hollywood career and her second act as the mastermind behind the groundbreaking technology that led to the invention of Wi-Fi. With all that, you’d hardly think that she would have the time for such a scandalous personal life—but this brilliant bombshell had a dark side, too.

Of all the tragic Hollywood stories—and there are a lot—the story of Audrey Munson may well be the most devastating. Many consider Munson to be the first supermodel, but instead of posing in the latest fashions for the camera, she was standing still for sculptors. It was when Munson tried to parlay her fame into a movie career, however, that things went south. There was no quick crash and burn for Munson, and a devastating series of events led her to a truly dark and unforgettable end.

Over the past seven decades, some of the most acclaimed albums ever recorded were overlooked, underestimated, or edged out by “safer” choices.

When Donny Hathaway jumped from his New York hotel window, soul music lost one of its most gifted voices to mental illness.

Fleetwood Mac had so much behind-the-scenes drama. Without the clashing and heartbreak of its members, would Rumours have even been possible?

Terry Kath may not be one of the most instantly recognizable names in the world of rock and roll, but not for lack of skill or impact. His own band members have stated that, had he been in a smaller group where his guitar talents could be more easily noticed, history would have held him up as one of the greats. It’s not just his friends saying this, though, as he was called "the best guitarist in the universe" by none other than Jimi Hendrix. Sadly, though, he was doomed to meet a dreadful end.

The story of Aaliyah is truly heartbreaking. It’s not just because of its abrupt ending, but also because one can’t help mourning the loss of all that talent and promise. At 22, she achieved the kind of success most people only dream of. What big things was she destined for if she had lived longer? Pull out some tissues as we reminisce about the insanely talented artist and her full, but sadly short life.

Recasting is a hidden craft of television production. Sometimes it works seamlessly, keeping viewers invested in these fictional worlds and characters.

The brilliance of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel will go down in music history—but the collapse of their friendship and collaboration was a downright tragedy.