Then and Now - Page 5

September 13

‘I Dream of Jeannie’ star Barbara Eden never saw herself as a sex symbol despite iconic costume

Barbara Eden reflects on her iconic role in "I Dream of Jeannie" at 94, insisting she never saw herself as a sex symbol despite the show's popularity.

September 7

Former teen idol Shaun Cassidy had to relearn his own hits for first major tour in 45 years

Former teen idol Shaun Cassidy admitted that he had to take guitar lessons and relearn his own songs ahead of his first major tour in 45 years.

August 31

Olivia Newton-John pushed back against provocative song with 'spicy' lyrics: book

Olivia Newton-John initially refused to record "Physical" due to its racy lyrics, but her lawyer John Mason convinced her to embrace the edgy song that became a major '80s hit.

August 30

Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia was intimidated by guitar legend Michael Bloomfield: book

Despite being revered as a music icon, the Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia was nervous playing around guitarist Michael Bloomfield, whom he considered one of the greatest players.

August 25

‘I Dream of Jeannie’ star Barbara Eden recreates iconic genie pose at 94

Barbara Eden celebrates her 94th birthday with signature genie pose on Instagram, delighting fans as the beloved "I Dream of Jeannie" actress marks another milestone.

August 24

‘Grease 2’ star explains why Michelle Pfeiffer never tempted him on set

Maxwell Caulfield reflects on working with Michelle Pfeiffer in "Grease 2," revealing their platonic relationship on set while she rose to stardom after the film flopped.

August 22

Former Disney child star exposes kidnapping attempt and stalkers in Hollywood tell-all

Alyson Stoner shares harrowing accounts of stalkers, attempted kidnapping and fame's dark side in the new tell-all book, "Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything."

August 17

Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson regretted being blocked from band’s hit song: book

Entertainment lawyer John Mason reveals in his new memoir how psychotherapist Dr. Eugene Landy controlled Beach Boys' Brian Wilson's life and career decisions.

August 16

‘I Dream of Jeannie’ star Barbara Eden feels very lonely after death of pal Loni Anderson

"I Dream of Jeannie" star Barbara Eden pays tribute to "WKRP in Cincinnati" actress Loni Anderson following her death at age 79 after a prolonged illness.

August 15

Former Disney child star woke up to 'zero dollars' in bank account after nearly 20 years in showbiz

'Camp Rock' star Alyson Stoner shares struggle with eating disorders and financial betrayal as a child actor in revealing memoir about Hollywood's dark side.