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.
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.
Alex Rodriguez
American baseball star Alex Rodriguez won three MVP awards and hit 696 home runs over his 22-year career, but saw his reputation tainted through his link to performance-enhancing drugs.
Nancy Pelosi
Politician Nancy Pelosi became the first female Democratic leader of the House of Representatives and the first female speaker of the House.

Douglas Kelley Unlocked the Minds of Nazi Leaders at Nuremberg. Then He Met a Haunting Death.
The psychiatrist’s interviews with Hermann Göring and other Nazi leaders offered shocking insight into World War II atrocities.

The True Story Behind Netflix’s ‘Death by Lightning’ and the Assassination of James A. Garfield
Charles Guiteau’s bullet didn’t kill the 20th president—it was ignorance, pride, and the tools meant to save his life.
Dick Cheney Initially Hated His Mentor Donald Rumsfeld. Their Bond Changed U.S. Politics Forever.
Cheney found Rumsfeld “arrogant” during their first interview, but they put their differences aside and served multiple presidents.
Shakespeare’s Ophelia Inspired a New Taylor Swift Song. Her Tragic True Origins Are Still Debated.
The literary figure lends her namesake to Swift’s latest lead single and might have a familial connection to Shakespeare himself.

Aileen Wuornos Killed Seven Men—and Shattered Every Stereotype About Female Serial Killers
A new Netflix documentary dissects the life of a “monster” who didn’t fit the pattern of her infamous predecessors.

The Mystery of Harry Houdini’s Death Persists. Was It a Punch or Plot That Killed the Famed Illusionist?
Houdini died on Halloween in 1926. A century later, there’s still plenty we don’t know.

Christy Martin Became a Boxing Champion. Her Biggest Battles Were Fought Outside the Ring.
Martin’s success hid a building darkness in her personal life that nearly took her life away.
Bruce Springsteen
Rock star Bruce Springsteen is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter best known for his songs that chronicle his working-class roots in New Jersey.

Where Are John Stanfa and Joey Merlino from Netlfix’s ‘Mob War’ Now?
The new docuseries examines the pair’s role in the violent Philadelphia Mafia wars of the early 1990s.
Bruce Springsteen Became Rock Royalty. A Shrewd Investment By His Mother Helped Him Get There.
Long before Bruce was “the Boss,” Adele Springsteen assisted her son’s music career in a special way.
Jon Landau Saw Greatness in Bruce Springsteen Before Anyone Else. Their Bond Changed Music Forever.
Landau became the rock icon’s trusted manager and oversaw some of his greatest works, including the 1982 Nebraska album.