Carl Wyndham articles

Before you dismiss Stuart Sutcliffe as just a footnote in Beatles history—stop. There’s a lot more to the band’s original bassist than his James Dean looks and magnetic charm. He helped shape the band’s early image, and his intense bond with John Lennon was… complicated, to say the least.

Shelley Duvall was the 1970s actress that audiences came to know and love for her distinctive look and odd, eccentric characters. Her most famous role as Wendy Torrance in The Shining however, might have pushed her right over the edge. But there’s no question about it: The wide-eyed girl was born to be a star. Albeit, a quirky one.

Most of us know Paul Walker as the clean-cut, handsome, and likeable co-star of the high-octane Fast & Furious franchise. Also well documented is his bromance with acting buddy Vin Diesel and his charitable work. Somehow, Walker’s romantic life has more or less flown under the radar. As it turns out, Walker had a very good reason to keep his romances a secret.

A look at teen idols who struggled to transition into serious adult careers, exploring fame, career pivots, and the harsh realities of growing up in the Hollywood spotlight.

A behind-the-scenes look at famous movie and TV co-stars who hated each other in real life, yet delivered unforgettable on-screen chemistry audiences never suspected.

While he had his moments of heroism and even kindness, John Derek pushed away many of the people closest to him, leaving a string of flabbergasted, confused, and broken individuals in his wake. Try to keep your head on straight as we navigate the life of John Derek, because things are about to get complicated.

Music has no shortage of divas and eccentric personalities, but in Ginger Baker’s case, his actions earned a whole new level of notoriety. While he spent much of his life collaborating with other musicians in various groups, one would be hard-pressed to find more than a few who truly called him a friend. To fans and those closest to him, he was ill-tempered at best, and dangerous at worst—all while being one of the most iconic drummers in rock history.

James Dean only spent a few years in Hollywood—but his gruesome end and the scandals he left behind have undoubtedly immortalized him.

Sometimes the Academy surprises filmgoers by doing the unexpected and causing an upset at the Oscars. So in honor of awards season, let’s look at some of the biggest surprises Oscar voters have given us over the years.