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.
How Family Tragedy Shaped Robert Redford’s Life and Career
The actor’s mother died when he was a teenager, and Redford experienced more heartbreak as a father.
Inside Vice President JD Vance’s Personal and Political Friendship with Charlie Kirk
Following Kirk’s assassination, Vance flew the slain activist’s casket back home and hosted his popular podcast.
10 Little-Known Secrets About The Sound of Music
The beloved movie musical about the von Trapp family, starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, is still going strong 60 years after its release.
Stephen King Hid Behind a Music-Inspired Pen Name—at the Height of His Career
The “King of Horror” worried publishers might get sick of his macabre stories. Then he had a brilliant idea.
Robert Redford and Paul Newman’s Lifelong Friendship Was Just as Epic as Their Movies
After starring in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, the two actors never lost touch.
Larry Ellison
Larry Ellison is the founder and former CEO of Oracle Corporation, making the billionaire one of the world’s wealthiest people.
Adam Scott
Versatile actor Adam Scott is the Emmy-nominated star of Severance and known for his roles in Parks and Recreation and Big Little Lies.
The Chilling Crime and Real House Behind The Amityville Horror
Six people were murdered at the New York residence in 1974, and frightening tales about the home continue to scare.
Shohei Ohtani
Japanese baseball player Shohei Ohtani is a two-way superstar for the Los Angeles Dodgers and three-time league MVP.
Megan Moroney
Rising country musician Megan Moroney is known for the hit songs “Tennessee Orange” and “Am I Okay?”
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.”
Charlie Sheen Was TV’s Highest-Paid Actor. His Addiction Almost Cost Him Everything.
After years of substance abuse and legal problems, Sheen’s mostly private struggles became public and led to his firing from Two and a Half Men.
Lainey Wilson
Grammy-winning country singer Lainey Wilson is best known for her album Bell Bottom Country.
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.
Elvis Presley and Colonel Tom Parker Fired Each Other in 1973. Their Relationship Never Recovered.
Parker’s personal letters, which detail their brief separation and the fallout, are featured in a new book.
Carlos Alcaraz
Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz is a six-time Grand Slam champion and the youngest men’s player to ever top the world singles ranking.
Justin Bieber
Since his discovery on YouTube, Justin Bieber has become a Grammy-winning pop star known for the songs “Despacito,” “Sorry,” and “Baby.”
Aaron Rodgers
NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers and previously won four MVP awards and Super Bowl XLV with the Green Bay Packers.
Patrick Mahomes
NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes has won two league MVP awards and led the Kansas City Chiefs to three Super Bowl victories.
The Gilgo Beach Murders Case May Rewrite Forensics. The First DNA-Caught Killer Did Everything to Hide.
An unlikely scientific discovery gave birth to DNA fingerprinting in 1984 and proved key to solving two murders within a few years.
All the Chilling Details of the Real Haunting That Inspired The Conjuring: Last Rites
Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren took on the Smurl family case and came to a startling conclusion.
Naomi Osaka
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka is a four-time Grand Slam champion and the first Asian player to achieve a world No. 1 ranking.
Travis Kelce’s Football Career Nearly Ended in College—Here’s Why
A rules violation sidelined Kelce at the University of Cincinnati, but his older brother offered a second chance.
10 Hispanic American Athletes Who Broke Records and Made History
From the baseball field to the golf course, these stars became legends of their respective sports.
The Story of Ruby Franke’s Chilling Spiral from Popular “Momfluencer” to Convicted Felon
YouTube creator Ruby Franke shared her life as a mom of six children with millions. Offscreen, she inflicted horrifying child abuse that led her to prison.
Who Is Jodi Hildebrandt, Accomplice to Ruby Franke’s Child Abuse?
Like the infamous YouTuber, the disgraced therapist and life coach is serving up to 30 years in prison.
Everything We Know About Monster Season 3
Grave robber Ed Gein is the subject of the third installment of Netflix’s highly popular true-crime anthology.
Ed Gein
Convicted murderer Ed Gein was a notorious grave robber whose gruesome activities inspired some of Hollywood’s most infamous characters, including Norman Bates of Psycho.
The Major Moments from Amanda Knox’s Trials for Murder and Slander
The American exchange student was accused then acquitted of killing her roommate Meredith Kercher.
Travis Kelce
Football player Travis Kelce is one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history and plays for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Morgan Wallen
Country music singer Morgan Wallen is known for the hit songs “Last Night” and “You Proof” as well as his album I’m the Problem.
José Menendez Was a High-Achieving Disciplinarian. His Sons Say the Truth Is Much Darker
Javier Bardem portrays the Menendez brothers’ controversial father in the Netflix series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.