J. Clarke articles

Picture shows Natacha Rambova, the wife of actor Rudolph Valentino.

Chaotic Facts About Natacha Rambova, The Queen Of Hollywood Scandal

Hollywood heartthrub Rudolph Valentino was so in love with Natacha Rambova that he actually went to jail just to marry her.
August 26, 2024 J. Clarke
Painting of Jeffrey Hudson

Jaw-Dropping Facts About Jeffrey Hudson, The “Queen’s Dwarf”

Jeffrey Hudson has gone down in history as the "Queen's Dwarf"—but one bloody duel destroyed his life forever.
August 12, 2024 J. Clarke
Portrait of June Carter

Intimate Facts About June Carter Cash, Country Music’s Original Lover Girl

This look at June Carter's tumultuous life is proof that even the most famous love stories are more twisted than they seem.
July 29, 2024 J. Clarke
Rosalind Russell (1907-1976), US actress, wearing a long dress with a black fur stole, circa 1940.

Tough Facts About Rosalind Russell, The Stubborn Starlet

Old Hollywood actress Rosalind Russell had no interest in playing sophisticated leading ladies, and this look at her unusual life might just explain why.
July 10, 2024 J. Clarke
Alan Wilson Playing The Guitar

Eye-Opening Facts About Alan Wilson, A Misunderstood Musical Genius

When the 27-year-old Alan Wilson's body was found in 1970, the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death made jaws DROP.
July 8, 2024 J. Clarke
Singer and guitarist Marc Bolan (1947 - 1977) of T-Rex poses in 1972.

Otherworldly Facts About Marc Bolan, The Prince Of Glam

Even though Marc Bolan is known for bringing androgyny and glitter to the dark, edgy world of rock, his own personal life was far from glamorous.
June 24, 2024 J. Clarke
Portrait of Otis Redding

Soulful Facts About Otis Redding, A Star Dimmed Before His Time

"(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" is Otis Redding’s most beloved song—but few know that he tragically died before its release.
June 17, 2024 J. Clarke
Portrait of Jeanne Crain on a green background.

Unglamorous Facts About Jeanne Crain, Hollywood’s Most Unfortunate It Girl

In the case of Hollywood starlet Jeanne Crain, the glamor on the surface of her life looked nothing like her tragic reality behind closed doors.
June 3, 2024 J. Clarke
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Unhappy Facts About Tony Hancock, The Haunted Comedian

Tony Hancock spent his entire career making people laugh. But when it came to his own life and its shockingly tragic end, it turned out he didn’t have much of anything to laugh about.
June 3, 2024 J. Clarke


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