John Denver topped the charts with “Annie’s Song,” a 1974 single about his then-wife, Annie Martell. It’s considered one of the most romantic songs ever, but Denver and Martell’s marriage ended acrimoniously. Did you know the soft-spoken country singer once took a chainsaw to the couple’s bed?
John Denver’s first marriage to Annie Martell included a brief separation Denver and Martell met in 1966 at a Minnesota concert and started dating shortly after.
November 22, 1963, is a day in American history that will always be remembered as the day President John F. Kennedy (JFK) died. What were the last words the late JFK said to his wife, First Lady Jacqueline (Jackie) Kennedy? Keep reading to find out the last words the president said to Jackie. What were the last words President John F. Kennedy said to Jackie Kennedy? During a trip to Texas, JFK and Jackie waved to onlookers as the presidential motorcade passed through the streets of Dallas.
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How tall is John Krasinski and how does his height stack up to his brothers? Answers about The Office star right this way.
Published on April 18, 2021 2 min read Though The Office easily could have been the height of John Krasinski’s success, the actor has done plenty since the popular NBC comedy went off of the air. Of course, he has continued to act in TV shows and films, but he also has a number of writing, producing, and directing credits under his belt also.
The Beatles became millionaires for their original music. In fact, John Lennon said that he considered the band members as money-makers first, and entertainers seconds. Here’s what we know about the “Can’t Buy Me Moey” songwriters.
What is the net worth of Beatles John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison? Even if the Beatles were “poor” in their early days, the Fab Four became one of the world’s biggest rock bands — and earned impressive compensation as a result.
Music
John Lennon said the lyrics of The Beatles' "Revolution" showed that he disagreed with the beliefs of some of the activists from the 1960s counterculture.
Published on August 18, 2022 2 min read John Lennon said The Beatles‘ “Revolution” was a statement about the Vietnam War and revolution in general. In addition, John said the song promoted nonviolence. Notably, the song performed differently on the charts in the United States and the United Kingdom.
When John Lennon released the album Two Virgins in 1968, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr were politely shocked. While they tried not to get caught up in the public outcry over the album cover — which featured full frontal nudity from Lennon and Yoko Ono — they didn’t approve of it. Lennon said it surprised him that McCartney and Harrison were so prudish.
John Lennon said Paul McCartney and George Harrison were surprisingly prudish Lennon and Ono chose to pose naked on the cover of Two Virgins because they wanted to reveal all of themselves to the public.
Movies
John Lithgow recently looked back on his ‘Footloose’ character Rev. Shaw Moore and said he needed counseling to understand the role.
Published on July 20, 2022 2 min read The musical drama Footloose captivated audiences from the moment it premiered in 1984. And it has since cemented itself as a classic. In a recent interview, actor John Lithgow revealed he did some heavy lifting behind the scenes to prepare for his Footloose role as Rev.
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John Malkovich is normally fairly private, but he has spoken about his relationship with 'Dangerous Liasons' co-star Michelle Pfeiffer. Published on November 28, 2022 2 min read People often marvel at onscreen chemistry between two actors, but sometimes that connection is because of a real-life relationship. John Malkovich and Michelle Pfeiffer started an affair while filming Dangerous Liaisons, ultimately leading to the actor’s divorce.
John Malkovich and Michelle Pfeiffer’s affair Malkovich is one of Hollywood’s most critically acclaimed actors, earning Oscar, Emmy, and Golden Globe nominations for his roles.
TV
John Mulaney's 'Street Smarts' from his 'Kid Gorgeous from Radio City' special was toned down because he recalled detective J.J. Bittenbinder being far more shocking to a group of grade school kids during his delivery.
Published on October 12, 2021 3 min read Comedian John Mulaney‘s delivery of Chicago detective J.J. Bittenbinder in his “Street Smarts” bit went viral for how Bittenbinder delivered terrifying facts to a group of children, but Mulaney said he toned it down from what he really recalls.
Grease proved to be one of the most iconic movies of all time, though none of the stars saw that coming during filming. Since the 1978 production, most of the cast members haven’t earned a penny from the film. But two of them have, including John Travolta, which helps put his net worth high above his co-stars.
Most of the ‘Grease’ cast is worth $5 million or less When Grease started production in 1977, much of the cast hadn’t realized that it had the potential to see so much success.