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How James Mayes Turned an Idea Into a Million-Dollar Fashion Brand: EMLINE
Every major fashion empire starts with a dream, but for New Orleans native James Mayes , that dream transformed into EMLINE —one of the fastest-rising high-end fashion brands coming out of the South. What began as a simple idea and a trunk full of clothes has evolved into a million-dollar brand with its own flagship store, celebrity cosigns, and a rapidly growing national presence. From Fly Kid to Fashion Visionary Growing up in New Orleans, James was always known as one of t
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How Kylie Jenner Fooled Forbes Into Calling Her a Billionaire — and Turned the Lie Into Millions
In 2019, Forbes magazine made headlines around the world when it crowned Kylie Jenner the youngest self-made billionaire ever. The title catapulted her into a new level of fame and influence — but as it turns out, the story wasn’t quite what it seemed. Behind the glossy headlines and billionaire buzz, there was a carefully orchestrated PR play. Kylie Jenner and her team reportedly presented inflated financial documents and exaggerated sales figures from her beauty empire, Ky
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Oct 31
In 1978, Four Young Employees at a Burger Chef In Speedway, Indiana Vanished During Their Night Shift
On the night of November 17, 1978 , in Speedway, Indiana , what began as an ordinary closing shift at a Burger Chef restaurant turned into one of the most disturbing and unsolved crimes in American history. Four young employees — Jayne Friedt (20), Ruth Shelton (17), Daniel Davis (16), and Mark Flemmonds (16) — were working the late shift when they mysteriously vanished without a trace. The next morning, their coworkers arrived to find the restaurant’s back door open , the
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Oct 29
When Basketball Player Charles Barkley Threw a Man Out a Window — and Had No Regrets About It
During the 1990s , NBA legend Charles Barkley was just as famous for his fiery personality off the court as he was for his dominance on it. Known for speaking his mind and never backing down from confrontation, Barkley found himself in one of his most infamous incidents when a nightclub altercation turned into a story that would follow him for decades. According to reports, while enjoying a night out, Barkley was confronted by an unruly clubgoer who decided to throw a cup o
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Oct 29
Stevie Wonder Owns 75% Of Coolio's Publishing For "Gangsta's Paradise"
When Coolio released “Gangsta’s Paradise” in 1995, it became an instant cultural phenomenon—topping charts, earning accolades, and embedding itself in hip-hop history. But what many fans don’t know is that the song’s success hinged on one crucial green light: the approval of Stevie Wonder . The haunting instrumental of “Gangsta’s Paradise” is a direct sample of Wonder’s 1976 classic “Pastime Paradise.” However, Wonder—known for his strong values and control over his art—i
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Oct 29
The Florida Sinkhole That Swallowed a Man Alive While He Sleeping In Bed
In 2013 , a quiet night in Seffner, Florida , turned into a real-life nightmare when a sinkhole suddenly opened beneath a man’s bedroom , swallowing him and everything around him into the earth. The victim, Jeffrey Bush , was asleep in his home when the ground beneath his bed collapsed without warning. The massive sinkhole — estimated to be about 20 feet wide and 30 feet deep — consumed his entire bedroom in seconds. His brother, who was in another room, rushed in after hear
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Oct 29
The Story of Victoria Wright: The Woman Whose Head Was as Heavy as a Bowling Ball
A woman named Victoria Wright was born with a rare genetic condition known as Cherubism , a disorder that causes excessive bone growth in the lower face — giving it a rounded, swollen appearance reminiscent of a cherub’s cheeks. The condition is so uncommon that it affects only a handful of people worldwide, and in Victoria’s case, doctors once said her head was as heavy as a bowling ball . Growing up, Victoria faced not only the physical challenges of her condition but also
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Oct 29
When 16-Year-Old Brenda Ann Spencer Was Arrested For Killing Two People She Replied By Saying She Just Don't Like Mondays
On the morning of January 29, 1979 , the quiet neighborhood surrounding Grover Cleveland Elementary School in San Diego, California, was shattered by an unthinkable act of violence. From her home across the street, 16-year-old Brenda Ann Spencer opened fire with a rifle, killing two people and wounding nine others , including eight children and a police officer. When police surrounded her house and eventually arrested her, reporters asked the teenage girl why she did it. H
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Oct 29
Mike Tyson Once Offered a Zoo Keeper $10,000 to Fight a Gorilla that was Bullying other Gorilla's
When it comes to outrageous stories about Mike Tyson , few are as wild — or as true — as the time he offered a zookeeper $10,000 to let him into a gorilla enclosure so he could fight a silverback . The bizarre incident reportedly happened in the late 1980s , during Tyson’s prime as the heavyweight champion of the world. At the time, he was known not only for his ferocious power in the ring but also for his unpredictable behavior outside of it. One evening, Tyson rented out a
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Oct 29
In 2013, a Scuba Diver Placed a Jason Voorhees Statue at the Bottom of Crystal Lake as a Prank
In 2013 , a scuba diver in Crosby, Minnesota decided to pull off one of the eeriest pranks imaginable — by placing a life-sized statue of Jason Voorhees , the infamous masked killer from the Friday the 13th horror films, at the bottom of Crystal Lake . Yes, you read that right — Jason Voorhees is actually underwater . The diver, an experienced underwater explorer, created the statue as a joke for other divers who frequented the lake. Modeled after Jason’s chilling appearanc
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Oct 29
When Eddie Murphy’s Boomerang Was Released in 1992, It Faced a Lot of Backlash
When Eddie Murphy’s romantic comedy Boomerang hit theaters in 1992 , it wasn’t just another Hollywood release — it was a bold, culture-shifting statement. But despite its now-iconic status, the film initially faced a wave of backlash from critics and audiences who didn’t quite know how to receive it. At the time, Murphy was already one of the biggest stars in the world, known for his sharp comedic edge and larger-than-life charisma. But Boomerang was different. The film s
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Oct 29
Angela Bassett Had Just One Month To Prepare For Her Role As Tina Turner
Angela Bassett's legendary performance as Tina Turner in the 1993 biopic What’s Love Got to Do with It is widely regarded as one of the most powerful portrayals in film history. But what many people don’t know is that Bassett had just one month to prepare for the physically demanding and emotionally intense role that would change the trajectory of her career. After auditioning in October 1992, Bassett was officially cast in November, with production set to begin in December.
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Oct 29
Who Is Ms. Tee? The First Female Singer Signed to Cash Money Records
Long before Cash Money Records became a global powerhouse in hip-hop, a young, bold voice helped lay its foundation— Ms. Tee , the label’s first female signee and one of the original queens of New Orleans bounce music. Born and raised in the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana , Ms. Tee (originally known as Terrible Tee ) carved out a unique space in the male-dominated Southern rap scene, becoming a local icon and trailblazer for women in hip-hop. At just 14 years old , Ms
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Oct 29
Fabolous Song "Into You" Switch: The Backstory Behind the Tamia Replacement That Still Gave Ashanti a Win
In the early 2000s, Ashanti was a dominating force on the R&B and Hip-Hop charts. Her sultry vocals and chart-topping collaborations made her one of the most sought-after artists in the industry. One such opportunity was the hit single "Into You" by Fabolous — but the story behind its release features a twist that few fans saw coming. Originally, Ashanti was set to be the featured vocalist on the official single version of "Into You." However, due to label politics and strate
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Oct 29
R. Kelly Kicked Bow Wow Off His Own Song, Remixed It, and Made It His Lead Single! The King of R&B
In the early 2000s, few artists were as dominant in R&B and Hip Hop as R. Kelly and Bow Wow . But behind the scenes, one surprising story has resurfaced — the time R. Kelly kicked Bow Wow off his own song , remixed it, and turned it into his own lead single . According to industry insiders, Bow Wow originally recorded a track that he believed would be a major hit. The song was reportedly sent to R. Kelly for a possible feature or production touch. Instead, Kelly took the rec
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Oct 29
The $5 Billion Mistake Magic Johnson Made By Turning Down Nike
In the late 1970s, a young Magic Johnson had the world at his feet. Fresh off a national championship with Michigan State and preparing to enter the NBA as the first overall pick, Magic was already a star in the making. But one business decision early in his career would go down as one of the biggest financial “what ifs” in sports history. When Magic entered the league in 1979, Nike was still an up-and-coming athletic brand—far from the global powerhouse it is today. Back t
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Oct 28
How a $2 Million Request Made The Rock a $15 Million Global Superstar
In 1999, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was already one of the most electrifying figures in professional wrestling. But behind the scenes, a single contract negotiation with WWE chairman Vince McMahon would change his entire career—and the business of wrestling—forever. At the time, The Rock was coming off a $150,000 contract , even though he was headlining matches against Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple H, and The Undertaker —the biggest names in the industry. Confident in his
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Oct 28
How a $5 Pay Raise Created One of the Biggest Magazine Brands in History: Playboy
Sometimes, rejection is the spark that lights a fire no one can put out. In 1952, a young copywriter named Hugh Hefner was working for Esquire magazine, earning just $60 a week . Believing his work was worth more, Hefner asked for a modest $5 raise — but his request was denied. That small rejection became the turning point that changed his life — and the publishing world — forever. Frustrated but motivated, Hefner decided to take his creativity and ambition elsewhere. The
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Oct 28
Diddy Has To Pay Sting $2,000 a Day For Using His Song “I’ll Be Missing You”
One of hip-hop’s biggest hits, “I’ll Be Missing You,” has a fascinating backstory — and an expensive one at that. The 1997 tribute track by Diddy (then known as Puff Daddy) and Faith Evans, dedicated to the late Notorious B.I.G., famously samples “Every Breath You Take” by The Police — and that sample came at a major cost. During a 2018 interview on The Breakfast Club , Sting revealed that Diddy pays him a staggering $2,000 per day for using the song without initially obta
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Oct 28
He Sold His Dream Car to Start a Pizza Shop — It Became a $3 Billion Empire. The Sacrifice That Created Papa John's
Before his face appeared in countless commercials as the smiling “Papa John,” John Schnatter was just a young man with a dream — and a classic car he was willing to sacrifice to make it happen. What started with one small pizza oven in the back of a broom closet would eventually grow into a $3 billion global pizza empire known as Papa John’s . In 1984 , Schnatter sold his beloved 1971½ Chevrolet Camaro Z28 for about $2,800 to fund his first pizza business. He set up shop
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Oct 28
Did You Know Actor Woody Harrelson’s Father Was a Convicted Hitman Who Claimed to Be John F. Kennedy's Assassin?
While actor Woody Harrelson is widely known for his brilliant performances in films like Natural Born Killers , White Men Can’t Jump , and Zombieland , few people know that his real-life story is as shocking as some of his movie roles. His father, Charles Harrelson , was a convicted hitman who made headlines in the 1970s and 1980s for one of the most notorious crimes in U.S. history. In 1979 , Charles Harrelson was sentenced to two life terms in prison for the assassinatio
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Oct 27
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