Byron Fast articles

Swedish-American actress Ann-Margret kneeling in a striped top, circa 1968.

High-Kicking Facts About Ann-Margret, Hollywood’s Comeback Queen

Ann-Margret and Elvis were filming Viva Las Vegas! when a gossip reporter claimed they were engaged. She was wrong—they were hiding a much darker secret.
January 21, 2025 Byron Fast
Jim Belushi during Jim Belushi Signs Copies of His New Book "Real Men Don't Apologize!" - May 15, 2006 at Barnes and Noble in New York City, New York, United States.

Second Fiddle Facts About Jim Belushi, The Blues Brother’s Brother

Few people noticed, but in the beloved Christmas movie Jingle All The Way, Jim Belushi made a heartbreaking tribute to his deceased older brother.
January 16, 2025 Byron Fast
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Red-Hot Facts About Hillel Slovak, The Original Chili Pepper

Hillel Slovak rose to greatness with the iconic rock band the Red Hot Chili Peppers—but he had demons, and they were waiting in the wings to bring this ground-breaking guitarist to a tragic and early grave.
January 15, 2025 Byron Fast
Black and White Photo of the Vanderbilt Family

Reckless Facts About The Vanderbilts, The Family That Lost It All

On the surface, being born into the millionaire Vanderbilt family must have seemed like a fairy tale—but the reality was far darker than anyone realized.
December 31, 2024 Byron Fast
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Out-Of-Control Facts About Chris Farley, The One We Lost Too Soon

It was easy for comedic actor Chris Farley to plan out his career. You see, very early in his life he’d decided who his role model was. The problem was that the celebrity he chose was a fellow comedian whose disastrous life choices had led to a tragic and
December 18, 2024 Byron Fast

High-Flying Facts About Evel Knievel, The Daredevil Who Fell From Grace

People have wondered why Evel Knievel pushed his daredevil stunts to the extreme, even after breaking every bone in his body—the answer is utterly heartbreaking.
December 17, 2024 Byron Fast

Sad-Faced Facts About Emmett Kelly, The Original Tramp Clown

Emmett Kelly is famous for being the original tramp clown—but few know about the brutal betrayal that tore his family apart.
December 12, 2024 Byron Fast
Portrait of American jazz musician and band leader Glenn Miller (1904 - 1944) as he blows his trombone directly at the camera, early 1940s.

Moonlit Facts About Glenn Miller, The Missing Band Leader

In 2014, newly discovered documents finally uncovered the shocking truth about the bizarre disappearance of Glenn Miller.
November 26, 2024 Byron Fast
Tommy Kirk In Old Yeller

Ruinous Facts About Tommy Kirk, The Disney Star With A Secret

The success of child star Tommy Kirk made a fortune for Disney—and then he simply disappeared. But what made him leave the entertainment world behind?
November 21, 2024 Byron Fast


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