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This Day in History March 3, 2024

On this day in history, March 3, 1966, 'I Love Lucy' star, vaudeville performer William Frawley passes away

On this day in history, "I Love Lucy" star William Frawley, who often played gruff characters throughout his career, died in 1966 in California after a long show business career.

This Day in History February 29, 2024

On this day in history, February 29, 1940, Hattie McDaniel wins Oscar for 'Gone With the Wind'

Actress Hattie McDaniel won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as "Mammy" in "Gone with the Wind" on this day in history, February 29, 1940.

Then and Now February 27, 2024

Ann-Margret, 82, still rides her Harley-Davidson: ‘I love speed’

Ann-Margret, a '60s actress and sex symbol, starred in "Viva Las Vegas" with Elvis Presley and with Bobby Rydell in "Bye Bye Birdie." She toured alongside Bob Hope to support American troops.

ENTERTAINMENT February 25, 2024

'Golden Girls' star Betty White made jokes at Estelle Getty's 'expense' to deflect from her dementia: author

"Golden Girls" drama is still coming out years after the show ended. Fox News Digital spoke with a writer on the show who didn't like how Betty White joked about Estelle Getty.

True Crime February 25, 2024

'Feud': New York heiress, Truman Capote's black swan, didn't mean to shoot her husband dead, author claims

Laurence Leamer explored the true-crime case of Ann Woodward in his bestselling book, “Capote’s Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era."

ENTERTAINMENT February 22, 2024

SAG Awards red carpet fashion moments of the early 2000s

Relive iconic early 2000s fashion moments from the SAG Awards featuring stars like Jennifer Garner, Courteney Cox and Sarah Jessica Parker.

Exclusive February 20, 2024

'50s femme fatale Lana Turner's torrid romance with abusive mobster ended when teen daughter stabbed him: book

Lana Turner was at the center of the 1958 stabbing of her boyfriend, mobster Johnny Stompanato, who was a body guard to mob boss Mickey Cohen. He was said to be killed by Cheryl Crane.

Exclusive February 15, 2024

Audrey Hepburn saw herself as 'farmer' over movie star, protected kids from paparazzi

Audrey Hepburn, who starred in films like "Funny Face," "Sabrina," "Roman Holiday" and "Breakfast at Tiffany's," died in 1993 at age 63.

LIFESTYLE January 30, 2024

On this day in history, January 30, 1933, 'The Lone Ranger' debuts, trotting into American cultural lore

"The Lone Ranger" debuted on WXYZ radio in Detroit on this day in history, Jan. 30, 1933. The masked vigilante lawman and his Native sidekick, Tonto, became a dynamic duo of multimedia fame.

LIFESTYLE December 27, 2023

On this day in history, December 27, 1932, Radio City Music Hall opens to great fanfare in New York City

Radio City Music Hall opened in the heart of midtown Manhattan amid great fanfare on this day in history, Dec. 27, 1932. The spectacular theater was part of a major urban renewal project.

LIFESTYLE 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.