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Joe Gannascoli: How Much Is the ‘Sopranos’ Star Who Played Vito Spatafore Worth?
Joseph Gannascoli, who played Vito Spatafore on 'The Sopranos,' has had several careers besides acting. Here's the Brooklyn-born Gannascoli's net worth.
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The Beatles Record John Lennon Called His Favorite With the Fab Four
John Lennon was never a fan of what he called the 'pop opera' work of The Beatles. His favorite Fab Four album featured very little of that.
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The 1 Thing ‘Sopranos’ Star Tony Sirico Couldn’t Stand About Playing Paulie Walnuts
In his 8 years of playing Paulie Walnuts, Tony Sirico didn't have many problems with his character's behavior. But this 1 scene crossed a line for him.
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Why John Lennon Wrote ‘Dear Prudence’ for Mia Farrow’s Sister
The Beatles' extended trip to India inspired many 'White Album' tracks. John Lennon wrote 'Dear Prudence' after this encounter with Mia Farrow's sister.
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Why Annabella Sciorra Turned Down a Bigger ‘Sopranos’ Role Than Gloria Trillo
'Sopranos' fans know Annabella Sciorra as Gloria Trillo, but the star actress almost had a much bigger role on the classic HBO series.
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The Beatles Classic Sinatra Called 1 of the Greatest Love Songs Ever Written
By the late '60s, everyone was covering Beatles songs -- even Frank Sinatra. Frank described this 'Abbey Road' track as 1 of the best love songs ever.
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Why John Lennon Gave Ringo ‘Good Night’ to Sing on ‘The White Album’
'Good Night,' the moving ballad by John Lennon, closes out the Beatles' 'White Album.' Here's why Ringo sang it instead of John.
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The Beatles Girl Who Really ‘Came in Through the Bathroom Window’
John Lennon thought Linda McCartney inspired "She Came in Though the Bathroom Window." But Paul actually wrote it about a Beatles fanatic.
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The ‘Insane’ Beatles Song That Features a Rolling Stone on Saxophone
John Lennon and Paul McCartney were at their wackiest when recording this 1967 track. Just when it couldn't get weirder, a Rolling Stone joined in on sax.
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Why Edie Falco Thought It Was Nuts When ‘Sopranos’ Actors Demanded More Money
During the 'Sopranos' 8-year run, there were a few standoffs between the cast and HBO over money. Here's why Edie Falco thought the actors were crazy.
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The Funky Beatles Song John Lennon Wanted as a Single Instead of ‘Lady Madonna’
While recording a film to accompany the 'Lady Madonna' single, a funky John Lennon song turned out so well he hoped it would bump Paul's track.
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The ‘Sopranos’ Stars Who Have Died Since the Show Aired
Since 'The Sopranos' started airing on HBO in 1999, many of the show's big stars have passed away -- some long before their time.
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Why George Harrison’s Breathtaking ‘Sour Milk Sea’ Didn’t Make ‘The White Album’
When it came time for The Beatles to record their 'White Album,' George Harrison had 6 songs ready. On 'Sour Milk Sea,' George delivers a stunning vocal.
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‘The Sopranos’: This Oscar-Winning Actress Auditioned for the Part of Janice
While it's hard to picture anyone but Aida Turturro as Janice Soprano, an Oscar-winning actress was also up for the part.
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Why John Lennon Took the Guitar Solo Instead of George Harrison on ‘Get Back’
While George Harrison was the Beatles' lead guitarist, he didn't take every solo. On the No. 1 hit 'Get Back,' John Lennon delivered a rare solo.
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Why the ‘Sopranos’ Creator Wanted a Do-Over on the ‘Commendatori’ Episode in Italy
While the Soprano crew's trip to Italy has its moments, David Chase thought 'Commendatori' was a weak effort as far as 'Sopranos' episodes went.
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The Object of Paul McCartney’s Affection in the Beatles’ ‘Martha My Dear’
Paul McCartney addressed songs to real loves in his life on only a few occasions. 'Martha My Dear' was 1 of them.
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The ‘Sopranos’ Stars Who Played 2 Different Characters on the Classic Series
Two 'Sopranos' actors with major roles on the show actually started as different characters. Here's how the writers handled it.
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The Classic ‘Abbey Road’ Song That Featured Solos From All 4 Beatles — Even Ringo
It took until the very end of the Beatles' run to hear all 4 band members solo on the same song. But you can hear it on this 'Abbey Road' track.
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What ‘Sopranos’ Actor Federico Castelluccio Did Before Playing ‘Furio’
Like several other 'Sopranos' actors, Federico Castelluccio (Furio) didn't have a successful acting career going before he joined the cast.
