Music
Jerry Lee Lewis’ marriage to his 13-year-old cousin in 1957 nearly ended his career. Today, Myra Williams, 78, reflects on the scandal and her late ex-husband.
Oct. 29, 2022
Ministry of Gossip
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March 30, 2012
Culture Monster Blog
Aug. 18, 2010
Lewis upended pop music with ‘Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On’ and ‘Great Balls of Fire,’ but his personal life was a chronicle of scandal and controversy.
Oct. 28, 2022
Myra Lewis Williams, who married her cousin Jerry Lee Lewis when she was 13, wrote two books and said in 2015 that he is ‘no longer part of my life.’
Pop & Hiss
Sept. 7, 2010
Sept. 27, 2010
A woman alleges in court that R. Kelly sexually abused her, saying he once compared himself to rock legend Jerry Lee Lewis, who married a 13-year-old.
Aug. 27, 2021
Sept. 30, 2010
Travel & Experiences
The note on the door of Frankie Jean Terrell’s house on Louisiana Avenue read, “Gone to Alexandria for the day . . .
Nov. 9, 1986