When Bo Derek was just 16 years old, she met a mysterious man who would transform her from an aimless surfer girl to a startling Hollywood sensation....
Angela Lansbury’s prim and proper reputation hides the truth about her incredibly dark life. From her harsh beginnings to her most recent scandals, the dame's life story is filled with pain, betrayal, and utter fear. One thing's for certain: Lansbury has skeletons in her closet—and they're more disturbing than we ever imagined.
Haing S Ngor is best known for his Oscar-winning performance in 1984’s The Killing Fields—but few know his harrowing backstory and unspeakably tragic end.
If you were a teenager or a young adult in the early 1990s, you knew the music of Shannon Hoon and Blind Melon. Their hit single “No Rain” was a gentle ode to depression, accompanied by an iconic video featuring the “Bee Girl”. But as Hoon’s story proves, stardom can take a devastating toll.
Deanna Durbin’s legions of passionate fans had a firm grip on her career. When Durbin couldn’t bear the pressure anymore, she made an astonishing decision.
Some actors step into roles and never step out—staying in character even off-camera. Whether chasing perfection or diving into full method madness, these stars blurred the line between performance and reality, with results that were bizarre, emotional, and unforgettable.
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