Hollywood's Worst Stage Mother

Hollywood's Worst Stage Mother


November 27, 2024 | Samantha Henman

Hollywood's Worst Stage Mother


Jennette McCurdy’s memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died has one of the most shocking titles imaginable. Though Jennette seemed to be living every little girl’s dream as a Nickelodeon child star—behind the scenes, her life was a downright horror story.

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February 23, 2026 Jesse Singer

In 1956, Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin performed together for the last time, walked off the stage—and didn’t speak again for 20 years.

For a few years in the late 40s and early 50s, Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin were the biggest act in America. They made studios millions and filled theaters instantly. Then it ended. Not just the partnership—the friendship. For the next 20 years, they didn’t speak.
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February 23, 2026 Jesse Singer

The Toughest Rock Stars Ever—On And Off Stage

Leather jackets and loud amps aren't tough—that's easy. Real toughness, well that's.... tough. Rock history is packed with big personalities, but only some proved they were as tough as their image suggested (or didn't suggest even).
Connie Francis Photo
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February 23, 2026 Sammy Tran

The First Lady Of Rock & Roll Was More Tragic Than Elvis

Connie Francis had a life full of surprises: Some of them were fascinating, while others were bone-shaking. She knew how to sing and write, but she didn’t know how to cope with the unique issues of being an international superstar.
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February 23, 2026 Jesse Singer

Every Band That Turned Down Invitations To Play At The 1969 Woodstock Music Festival

The 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair has become the most famous music festival of all time. It defined an era and gave us some of the most notable performances of the century. Why would any musician turn down a chance to play at Woodstock then?
Steve Irwin Quiz
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February 22, 2026 Miles Brucker

Steve Irwin's incredible life won him legions of fans—and his tragic death broke their hearts.

Steve Irwin was famous for wrestling crocodiles, handling snakes, and educating the world on different animals. Yet despite his global recognition, few people know these zany facts about the world's favorite zookeeper.
Chris Cornell Live at Peace & Love 2009
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February 22, 2026 J. Clarke

Chris Cornell sang a haunting cover of “Nothing Compares 2 U” live then died the next day, but his soul-stirring legacy lives on.

When Chris Cornell stepped onto a New York stage in May 2017 and delivered a fragile, aching rendition of “Nothing Compares 2 U”, the room fell silent. It wasn’t flashy. It wasn’t overproduced. It was just Cornell, a microphone, and a voice that sounded like it had lived a thousand lifetimes. Less than 24 hours later, he was gone. But as history keeps reminding us, voices like that don’t fade quietly.

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