In March 2003, just as America was about to invade Iraq and post-9/11 patriotism was still running high, the Dixie Chicks played a concert in London, where frontwoman Natalie Maines said, "Just so you know, we're on the good side with y'all. We do not want this war, this violence, and we're ashamed that the President of the United States is from Texas." Natalie's unplanned remark about former Texas governor and then-U.S. president George W. Bush sparked a massive backlash, particularly throughout the country music community, resulting in a widespread boycott of the trio's music and even death threats. But three years later, the Chicks rebounded with their Grammy-winning smash "Not Ready To Make Nice," which directly addressed the incident and its fallout. (photo: FilmMagic)
October 3 marks the 20th anniversary of Irish singer Sinead O'Connor tearing up a picture of the Pope during her 1992 "Saturday Night Live" performance. Even 20 years later, it is seen as the moment that defined O'Connor's career and marked its near-demise. From antics on national television to exposed dirty secrets, musicians have certainly been known to get caught up in scandals, outbursts, and just superbad performances. Here are some of those career-threatening events that completely--or almost completely--ruined these music stars' reputations. -- By Tiffany Lee
Affluent Americans may want to double-check how much of their bank deposits are protected by government-backed insurance. The rules governing trust accounts just changed.
Former NBA guard Darius Morris has died at the age of 33. He played for five teams during his four NBA seasons. Morris played college basketball at Michigan.