Classics - Page 18

'Star Wars' actor Billy Dee Williams faced backlash after Han Solo 'betrayal' in 'The Empire Strikes Back'

February 13, 2024

'Star Wars' actor Billy Dee Williams faced backlash after Han Solo 'betrayal' in 'The Empire Strikes Back'

Billy Dee Williams faced backlash from "Stars Wars" fans after his character, Lando Calrissian, "betrayed" Han Solo in the 1980 sequel "The Empire Strikes Back."

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce romance reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe, Joe DiMaggio love story

February 11, 2024

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce romance reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe, Joe DiMaggio love story

Grammy award-winning singer Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, are being compared to actress Marilyn Monroe and Yankees legend Joe DiMaggio.

'Rocky' star Carl Weathers dead at 76

February 2, 2024

'Rocky' star Carl Weathers dead at 76

Carl Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" films, has died at 76, his family confirmed. He also appeared in "Predator" and "Happy Gilmore."

Patrick Swayze fans slam 'Road House' reboot starring Jake Gyllenhaal

January 26, 2024

Patrick Swayze fans slam 'Road House' reboot starring Jake Gyllenhaal

Fans of late actor Patrick Swayze blasted the "Road House" reboot starring Jake Gyllenhaal after the trailer for the movie was released.

Clive Owen channels Humphrey Bogart for new take on iconic role: ‘I kinda drowned in Bogart’

January 19, 2024

Clive Owen channels Humphrey Bogart for new take on iconic role: ‘I kinda drowned in Bogart’

Clive Owen is taking on a role made famous by Humphrey Bogart in his new television series, "Monsieur Spade," saying he "drowned" in research for the character and actor.

'The Sopranos' turns 25: Look back at James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Jamie-Lynn Sigler

January 6, 2024

'The Sopranos' turns 25: Look back at James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Jamie-Lynn Sigler

"The Sopranos" is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the premiere of its first episode. The show reached 13.2 million viewers in its heyday.

On this day in history, December 25, 1941, Bing Crosby performs 'White Christmas' for the first time

December 25, 2023

On this day in history, December 25, 1941, Bing Crosby performs 'White Christmas' for the first time

On this day in history, Dec. 25, 1941, crooner Bing Crosby first performed the beautiful song "White Christmas," written by Irving Berlin. It's one of the most recorded Christmas songs ever.

Playboy bunny, Janet Leigh’s ‘Psycho’ body double recalls stripping down in infamous shower scene

December 21, 2023

Playboy bunny, Janet Leigh’s ‘Psycho’ body double recalls stripping down in infamous shower scene

Marli Renfro, a former pinup model and Playboy cover girl, was a body double for Janet Leigh in Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 all-time classic thriller "Psycho," starring Anthony Perkins.

James Bond icon Sean Connery's final days battling dementia: 'It was hard to watch'

December 16, 2023

James Bond icon Sean Connery's final days battling dementia: 'It was hard to watch'

Herbie J Pilato has written a new book titled "Connery, Sean Connery" about the 007 actor who struggled with dementia before his 2020 death in the Bahamas.

Bing Crosby, David Bowie’s ‘Little Drummer Boy’ duet was a Christmas miracle that almost didn’t happen

December 12, 2023

Bing Crosby, David Bowie’s ‘Little Drummer Boy’ duet was a Christmas miracle that almost didn’t happen

Bing Crosby died in 1977 at age 74 shortly after he recorded his televised duet, “Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy" with Ziggy Stardust icon David Bowie.