2 Fallen Stars, 1 Media Frenzy: The Day Michael Jackson Moonwalked Over Farrah Fawcett (Episode 131)

Send us a Text Message.Los Angeles, California. June 25, 2009. The sun is shining. The temperature is 76 degrees with a slight breeze. It’s a slow news day. Blake Griffin is selected by the Clippers in the NBA draft. David Letterman has overtaken Conan O’Brien in the late night ratings. And The Black Eyed Peas’ “Boom Boom Pow” is dominating the pop charts. But it won’t be slow for long. Soon Charlie’s Brightest Angel will be dead. But as the tributes start rolling in, the King of Pop will also take his final bow, upstaging her in the headlines and turning the day into a real Thriller. It’s Farrah Fawcett vs Michael Jackson, today on Death in Entertainment!Support the Show.Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro DowlingNew episodes every Wednesday!https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment

Send us a Text Message.Going to a Six Flags Theme Park can be a lot of fun. You can fly like Superman. Hang out with Bugs Bunny. And wait in really long lines under the blazing hot sun. Okay, scratch that last one. But overall it’s a great time. Unless it happens to be your final resting place. Then it kinda sucks! Join us for a riveting ride through 2 twisted tales of field trips turned deadly. Please keep your hands and feet inside the cart at all times. And hold onto your hats, folks, because the Grim Reaper doesn’t care if you meet the height requirement. That’s today, on Death in Entertainment!Support the Show.Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro DowlingNew episodes every Wednesday!https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment

Send us a Text Message.Dimebag Darrell Abbott was a guitar legend who left an indelible mark on the world of heavy metal. Co-founding the legendary band Pantera, Darrell’s innovative riffs and electrifying performances catapulted him to global fame. With albums like Cowboys from Hell and Vulgar Display of Power, Pantera re-defined metal in the 1990s. After Pantera's disbandment, Darrell and his brother Vinnie Paul formed Damage Plan, continuing to push musical boundaries. Tragically his life was cut short on December 8th, 2004, during a performance in Columbus, Ohio. Join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of the one, the only Dimebag Darrell. Today on Death in Entertainment!Support the Show.Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro DowlingNew episodes every Wednesday!https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to Kyle's Conspiracy Corner, where we uncover the craziest theories that will make you question everything and nothing at the same time. Ever heard of Violet Jessop, the lady who survived the sinking of not one, not two, but three doomed ships? Was she just really good at swimming, or was she a Nazi terrorist? And then there's the mysterious death of Anne Heche. Was it a tragic car accident, or did she know too much about Hollywood's darkest secrets? And remember Robert Durst? The real estate mogul with a knack for disappearing acts and suspicious coincidences. What if I told you, on top of everything else, he may also be the elusive I-70 killer? The truth is out there, and we’re going to find it. Maybe. Strap on your tinfoil hats, it’s time for Death in Entertainment!Support the Show.Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro DowlingNew episodes every Wednesday!https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment

Send us a Text Message.It was a beautiful Summer Day in Sarasota, Florida on July 15, 1974. At local station WXLT, news anchor Christine Chubbuck was reading the morning’s top headlines. Little did anyone know she was about to make broadcasting history by pulling out a gun and shooting herself. Many horrified people saw it unfold live on the airwaves. But then the clip disappeared from the airwaves, never to be seen by the public again. How is that possible? In this episode, we’re digging up the creepiest lost media files from TV and Movies. The stories behind them are so captivating, you’ll be glad we found them. Oh, and you may want to download this podcast for your archive. Just in case. So without further ado, let’s get lost… today on Death in Entertainment!Support the Show.Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro DowlingNew episodes every Wednesday!https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment

Send us a Text Message.Robert Durst is the son of an American real estate magnate and the subject of Andrew Jarecki’s HBO docu-series The Jinx. Robert is accused of killing three people over the course of his life: His first wife, his best friend and close neighbor. Buckle up for this one because we’re about to go on a wild ride.Pinch poke, you owe me a coke: It’s time to talk about The Jinx today on Death in Entertainment.Support the Show.Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro DowlingNew episodes every Wednesday!https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment

Send us a Text Message.In honor of OJ Simpson's death, we celebrate the life, career and death of the proverbial thorn in his side-- the legend himself: Mr. Norm Macdonald. Ben Kissel joins us in studio.Support the Show.Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro DowlingNew episodes every Wednesday!https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment

Send us a Text Message.Renard Spivey was the bailiff on the Emmy award winning court show Cristina's Court. Jonathan Schmitz was an unsuspecting  guest on the Jenny Jones show.What do these two have in common? Both would have daytime television appearances that would predate-- and foreshadow-- their arrests for murder. That's today on Death in Entertainment.Support the Show.Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro DowlingNew episodes every Wednesday!https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment

Send us a Text Message.What if I told you that you can unlock the secret to unlimited wealth and happiness just by listening to this episode? It's true. You can do it in your spare time – right out of your tiny apartment – without any hassle!  If TV pitchman Don Lapre were still alive, he’d tell you the same thing. He was the self-proclaimed King of Infomercials. Thousands of people bought into his money-making schemes until the government shut him down and his world crumbled.This story will shock you! So what are you waiting for? There’s never been a better time to download a podcast than right now! You owe it to yourself to keep listening and then go back and listen again! Operators are standing by today on Death in Entertainment. Support the Show.Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro DowlingNew episodes every Wednesday!https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment

Send us a Text Message.Tween Popstar Aaron Carter is as synonymous with the late 90s and early 2000s as Y2K, AOL and 9/11. His brother was a Backstreet Boy and his girlfriend was Lizzie McGuire. He was no doubt the flyest kid on the block.Aaron's career rise had been lighting fast. But then so was his downfall. Aaron’s later years were plagued with family drama, drug abuse and tabloid headlines. It was one long public meltdown that came to a shocking end in a bathtub on November 5, 2022. Come get it, today on Death in Entertainment. Support the Show.Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro DowlingNew episodes every Wednesday!https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment