Carl Wyndham articles

They started as four friends from Sweden, but by the late 70s and early 80s, ABBA had taken over the world. Their songs lit up charts in dozens of countries, and even after they quietly disbanded, their fame only burned brighter. Their music is pure feel-good magic—but behind the shimmering pop hits was a journey packed with struggles, heartbreak, and unexpected twists. Ready to dive into the dazzling, dramatic rise of one of music’s greatest legends? Here's the story of ABBA.

Some of the Saturday Night Live's One-Season-Wonders went on to have great careers. Others, well, they can always tell people that they got Saturday Night Live!

George Michael's life was like a Hollywood movie. After skyrocketing to fame as a teenager, the rest of Michael’s life was documented for the world to see. Buried underneath the tabloids was a reality even more unbelievable than gossip columnists could think up. From wild scandals to tragic losses, here's the story that George Michael hid from the public.

To this day, Audrey Hepburn defines grace, elegance, and humility. The incredibly talented and beautiful actress dominated the silver screen in the 1950s and 1960s with classic roles in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Roman Holiday, and so many more. However, Hepburn was far more than a pretty face. In fact, her history is much darker than most people know.

Jay North was famous for causing trouble—both on and off the screen—as the beloved prankster Dennis Mitchell in the hit series Dennis the Menace. As a child star, he shot to fame faster than he grew up. In the end, the only thing he menaced was himself—until he escaped it all.

Some music lovers would happily condemn Karen Carpenter’s songs to elevators and dentist’s offices, while others say the sound of her voice pierces their very souls. A president saw her as a role model for young Americans, and yet she went to some very dark psychological places in her short life. So who is the real Karen Carpenter? Read on to find out.

Robert Plant established himself as a force to be reckoned with early in his career. He would go on to become a legend of rock music in every sense of the word—but it took mountains of scandal, controversy, and tragedy to get there.