Tyler Piccotti
News and Culture Editor, Biography.com
Tyler Piccotti joined the Biography.com staff as an Associate News Editor and is now the News and Culture Editor. He previously worked as a reporter and copy editor for a daily newspaper recognized by the Associated Press Sports Editors. In his current role, he shares the true stories behind your favorite movies and TV shows and profiles rising musicians, actors, and athletes. When he's not working, you can find him at the nearest amusement park or movie theater and cheering on his favorite teams.
Social Media Made Logan and Jake Paul Famous. It Almost Drove Them Apart, Too
With a handful of public exceptions, the brothers have remained close throughout their fame.
Who Is Jutta Leerdam, Jake Paul’s Fiancée?
Boxer and influencer Paul proposed to Leerdam, an Olympic speed skater, in March 2025.
Jake Paul
Social media star Jake Paul rose to fame through his popular and sometimes controversial Vine and YouTube videos before beginning a boxing career.
James Cameron Was So Confident in Titanic, He Gave Up His Salary to Make It
The 1997 movie became the most expensive in history, but Cameron believed it was worth every dime.
Brian Walshe Murder Trial: Everything to Know About the Case and His Conviction
A Massachusetts jury found Walshe guilty of first-degree murder following his wife Ana’s mysterious disappearance in 2023.
The Ending to ‘When Harry Met Sally...’ Changed Because Rob Reiner Fell in Love With Michele Singer
The director had a much different plan in mind for the iconic rom-com until he met his future wife on set.
10 Things You May Not Know About John Cena’s Rise to Global Wrestling and Movie Stardom
The retiring WWE superstar once lived out of his car. Now, he’s a Grand Slam champion and coveted actor.
What ‘Hamnet’ Gets Right and Wrong About William Shakespeare’s Life and Family
The historical drama starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley blends facts about the Bard with plenty of fiction.
Dick Van Dyke
American actor and comedian Dick Van Dyke rose to fame on The Dick Van Dyke Show and is known for his endearing film roles in Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and Dick Tracy.
Paul Mescal
Irish actor Paul Mescal received an Academy Award nomination for his lead role in Aftersun and is known for the TV show Normal People.
7 Alcatraz Prisoners Who Served Time on the Notorious Island
Here’s what crimes sent Al Capone, Robert “Birdman” Stroud, and others to the San Francisco Bay prison.
The Real Hamnet Shakespeare: His Life, Mysterious Death, and the Story Behind ‘Hamlet’
William Shakespeare’s only son, Hamnet, died of unknown causes at age 11. The movie Hamnet reimagines how the tragedy affected the playwright and his work.
Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens was a British author who penned the beloved classics Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, and Great Expectations.
Elvis Presley’s Only Grand Ole Opry Performance Was a Total Disaster
The 19-year-old received a lukewarm response and said the venue manager told him to give up music.
How Samuel Adams and a Key War Victory Created the First National Thanksgiving Day
The founding father helped declare a precursor to the official holiday we celebrate today.
What Happened to the Key Figures from the Infamous Slender Man Stabbing
In a shocking case that drew national attention, two 12-year-olds attempted to kill their friend in 2014 to appease the fictional horror character.
Donald Glover
Emmy winner Donald Glover is the star and creator of the TV comedy Atlanta and is also as a Grammy-winning rapper known as Childish Gambino.
The 5-Minute Connection With David Letterman That Changed the Course of Ray Romano’s Life
A single late-night appearance set off the unexpected path that led to Everybody Loves Raymond.
Lainey Wilson
Grammy-winning country singer Lainey Wilson is best known for her albums Bell Bottom Country and Whirlwind.
The True Story Behind Netflix’s ‘The Carman Family Deaths’ and the Disappearance of Linda Carman
A mother vanished at sea, a son claimed it was an accident—and now a new documentary re-examines the case’s shocking twists.
Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia Erivo is a Tony-, Emmy-, and Grammy-winning actor who starred in The Color Purple on Broadway and the Wicked movies.
Wicked Star Cynthia Erivo Caught Her Big Break on Broadway. She Almost Never Made It There.
The British-born actor garnered acclaim in The Color Purple stage musical, but only after a fateful plane ride.
The Shocking Real-Life Child Murder Case That Inspired ‘Wicked: For Good’
The tragic 1993 killing of James Bulger prompted author Gregory Maguire to ponder the origin of evil in his Wicked novel.
Ella Langley
Rising country singer Ella Langley is known for the hit singles “You Look Like You Love Me” and “Weren’t for the Wind.”
Everything to Know About Catherine Laga’aia, the Newest Moana Star
A new teaser for the 2026 live-action movie shows the teenage actor as the popular Disney character for the first time.
John Cena
John Cena is a 17-time WWE world champion wrestler and actor from the movies Fast X and Bumblebee.
Shohei Ohtani
Japanese baseball player Shohei Ohtani is a two-way superstar for the Los Angeles Dodgers and four-time league MVP.
Aaron Judge
Three-time MVP Aaron Judge plays outfield for the New York Yankees and hit an American League-record 62 home runs in 2022.
Selena Quintanilla Was on the Verge of Mainstream Fame. Then Unthinkable Tragedy Struck.
The Tejano star hoped a new album would take her career to the next level, but her 1995 confrontations with Yolanda Saldívar turned deadly.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo is the first men’s soccer player to record 900 career goals. He currently plays for the Portuguese national team and the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr.
The 3-Second Joke That Started Eddie Murphy’s 20-Year Cold War with SNL
In 1995, comedian David Spade took a shot at the former cast member, leading Murphy to stay away Studio 8H for decades.
Eddie Murphy
Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy began doing standup as a teenager. He became a popular Saturday Night Live cast member and starred in several box office hits.