This week, Jake wrestles again with the idea that an artist whose work he admires may, in fact, be an... more

Before Bill Murray was busting ghosts and living in a loop of deja vu, he was a drug-dealing premed student... more

The night before Jerry Lee Lewis’ fifth wife died, she made a phone call to her mother. She told her... more

Who is the most hedonistic entertainer from throughout history? Hint: his name might rhyme with “D. Piddy." Caligula is blushing, and... more

How does a music mogul satiate himself when he’s rich, famous, and can have whatever he wants? When he compares... more

Sean “Diddy” Combs is a music producer and rapper, but he is a businessman first. And as every businessman knows,... more

In the aftermath of the Manson Family murders, Hollywood was gripped with fear. Various investigations stitched together a deluded White... more

In the summer of 1968, the Beach Boys’ drummer Dennis Wilson invited a hippie guru and his grungy harem to... more

In this week's After Party, Jake shares some music and movie recommendations based on the research that went into this... more

Hank Williams defined the genre we now call country with a guitar in one hand and a bottle of booze... more