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Why the Menendez Brothers Killed Their Parents

Lyle and Erik Menendez, who have a resentencing hearing scheduled for later this month, say they murdered their parents in self-defense.

By Biography.com Editors and Jordan Zakarin

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15 Book-to-Movie Adaptations That You Should Read and Watch

I think Jane Austen would agree with me, too.

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AI Study Says Shakespeare Didn’t Write Some Plays

By Michael Natale

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How Madonna and Elton John Ended Their Feud

By Tyler Piccotti

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Shop Aimee Lou Wood’s Frizz-Free Hair Crème

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The True Story Behind ‘Dying For Sex’

Notable Now

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Jelly Roll

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Notch

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F. Scott Fitzgerald

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Lizzo

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Notorious Figures and Acts

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Piper Rockelle Became a Tween YouTube Star. Off Camera, Her Mom Became a Major Controversy

A new Netflix documentary examines what happened behind of the scenes of the popular YouTuber’s channel.

By Tyler Piccotti

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Where Are Ruby Franke’s Kids and Ex-Husband Now?

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How Accurate Is ‘Happy Face’?

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Melissa Moore, the Happy Face Killer’s Kid, Now

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Yolanda Saldívar’s Deadly Obsession With Selena

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Frank Costello and Vito Genovese’s Bitter Rivalry

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Why Were There So Many Serial Killers in the ‘70s?

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Why the Menendez Brothers Killed Their Parents

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The Story of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard and Her Mother

Culture

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The “Harry Potter” Book Bundle Is 79% Off Now

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Get to Know ‘Pulse’ Star Willa Fitzgerald

By Catherine Caruso

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The 55 Best Movies Based on True Stories

By Town & Country Editors

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Get to Know Rising Country Music Star Ella Langley

By Tyler Piccotti

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People You Should Know

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Charlie Chaplin, Orson Welles, and 15 More Artists Ensnared by the Hollywood Blacklist

After these actors, musicians, and writers were accused of having Communist ties, their careers took a hit.

By Catherine Caruso and Eudie Pak

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51 Inspiring Famous Women in History

By Janaya Wecker and Catherine Caruso

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22 Famous Scientists You Should Know

By Tyler Piccotti

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11 Notable Artists from the Harlem Renaissance

By Tyler Piccotti

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10 Famous Explorers Who Connected the World

By Caroline Redmond

Connections

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What to Know About Elon Musk’s Children

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Who Is Jutta Leerdam, Jake Paul’s Fiancée?

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All About Elle and Dakota Fanning’s Sister Bond

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Dolly Parton and Carl Dean’s Private Marriage

Musicians

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Why Did Jelly Roll Drop Out of Opry 100?

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Taylor Swift Teases Reputation Taylor’s Version

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See Dolly Parton’s Iconic Oscars Performance

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2025 Grammy Nominations in the Major Categories

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LeBron James to Get a Doll in a New Barbie Line

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Kelly Ripa's Favorite Cream Is on Sale

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How to Buy Tickets to Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem Ball”

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Shop Lainey Wilson’s Summer-Coded Belt Bag