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Bob Rafelson, 'The Monkees' co-creator and ‘Five Easy Pieces’ director, dead at 89

July 25, 2022

Bob Rafelson, 'The Monkees' co-creator and ‘Five Easy Pieces’ director, dead at 89

“Five Easy Pieces" starred Jack Nicholson as Bobby Dupea. In addition to “Postman” with Nicholson and Jessica Lange, Bob Rafelson directed 1987’s “Black Widow."

'Jaws' cast: Where are the shark hunters now?

July 23, 2022

'Jaws' cast: Where are the shark hunters now?

Steven Spielberg's shark classic "Jaws" hit theaters 47 years ago, creating a fascination with great white sharks. Here's a look at what the cast is doing now.

Bettie Page, ‘50s ‘Queen of Pinups,’ to receive historical marker in Nashville

July 22, 2022

Bettie Page, ‘50s ‘Queen of Pinups,’ to receive historical marker in Nashville

In her lifetime, Bettie Page became a born-again Christian who served as an adviser to the Billy Graham Crusade.She recounted her story in the documentary “Bettie Page Reveals All,” which was released in 2012.

Rebecca Balding, ‘Soap’ and ‘Charmed’ actress, dead at 73

July 21, 2022

Rebecca Balding, ‘Soap’ and ‘Charmed’ actress, dead at 73

Rebecca Balding played Billy Crystal’s girlfriend on 'Soap' and Alyssa Milano’s boss on “Charmed.' She is survived by her husband, actor-director James L. Conway, and her daughters.

Elvis Presley became a rock 'n' roll icon with the help of Memphis clothier: ‘That changed everything'

July 20, 2022

Elvis Presley became a rock 'n' roll icon with the help of Memphis clothier: ‘That changed everything'

Austin Butler went on to portray Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrman's biopic "Elvis," outbeating Harry Styles, Miles Teller and Ansel Elgort for the role of "The King of Rock 'n' Roll."

Mickey Rooney Jr., original Mouseketeer and first child of legendary star, dead at 77

July 18, 2022

Mickey Rooney Jr., original Mouseketeer and first child of legendary star, dead at 77

Mickey Rooney Jr.’s death was announced by Paul Peterson, the former actor and founder of advocacy group A Minor Consideration. The musician previously played in bands with Willie Nelson.

Monty Norman, composer of iconic James Bond theme, dead at 94

July 11, 2022

Monty Norman, composer of iconic James Bond theme, dead at 94

Monty Norman famously composed the score for “Dr. No,” the 1962 Bond film that starred Sean Connery. His tune would go on to become the theme for the entire 007 franchise.

L.Q. Jones, ‘A Boy and His Dog’ director and veteran Western actor, dead at 94

July 11, 2022

L.Q. Jones, ‘A Boy and His Dog’ director and veteran Western actor, dead at 94

L.Q. Jones appeared in "Cheyenne," "Gunsmoke," "Laramie," "Wagon Train," "Rawhide," Johnny Ringo," "The Big Valley" and "Perry Mason" — just to name a few.

Vanilla Fudge’s Mark Stein on his encounters with Tommy Bolin, Jimi Hendrix: ‘It was a magical time’

July 10, 2022

Vanilla Fudge’s Mark Stein on his encounters with Tommy Bolin, Jimi Hendrix: ‘It was a magical time’

Mark Stein, who has a new solo album, "There's a Light," spoke about his encounters with Tommy Bolin, Alice Cooper, Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin and others.

‘Sound of Music’ star Julie Andrews says she stayed ‘great friends’ with Christopher Plummer until his death

July 7, 2022

‘Sound of Music’ star Julie Andrews says she stayed ‘great friends’ with Christopher Plummer until his death

Christopher Plummer, who played Capt. von Trapp in the film “The Sound of Music” and at 82 became the oldest Academy Award acting winner in history, died in 2021. He was 91.