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Departed January 11, 2023

Carole Cook, Lucille Ball protégé, dead at 98

Carole Cook died Wednesday in Beverly Hills at the age of 98. The Broadway legend first found fame in Hollywood under the guidance of comedian Lucille Ball.

ENTERTAINMENT January 4, 2023

'Romeo & Juliet' stars sue for more than $500M over 1968 film's teen nude scene

The two stars of 1968's “Romeo and Juliet” filed a lawsuit against Paramount Pictures saying they suffered damages due to the film's sex scene, which was recorded when they were teens.

ENTERTAINMENT December 2, 2022

Sally Field spills worst on-screen kisser was longtime boyfriend Burt Reynolds: 'A lot of drooling'

Actress Sally Field shared who her favorite and least favorite kissers were during an appearance on Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen” on Thursday night.

LIFESTYLE November 11, 2022

Meet the American who inspired the nation in two world wars: Christian soldier Sgt. Alvin York

Christian soldier Sergeant Alvin York inspired Americans and the most hardened military men of Europe with his incredible exploits in World War I. He also inspired the WWII generation.

ENTERTAINMENT October 19, 2022

Anna Faris details 'Ghostbusters' director Ivan Reitman 'yelling' and 'slapping' her butt on set

Anna Faris discussed her hardest film experience came in 2006 when she worked with "Ghostbusters" director Ivan Reitman. She shared this in a conversation with Lena Dunham.

ENTERTAINMENT October 16, 2022

Ted White, Jason Voorhees stuntman in 'Friday the 13th' horror films, dead at 96

Ted White portrayed Jason Voorhees in the 1984 film "Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter" and worked in dozens of Hollywood films. He died at home Friday.

Departed October 11, 2022

A look at Angela Lansbury’s famous roles: From 'Murder, She Wrote' and beyond

Angela Lansbury was a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry. From her roles in "Murder, She Wrote" and "The Manchurian Candidate," she left a huge mark in Hollywood.

LIFESTYLE October 11, 2022

Angela Lansbury left behind these words of wisdom for the world

Actress Angela Lansbury, who passed away at age 96 on Oct. 11, 2022, was known for a variety of roles over the years. She was also known for straight talk on work and life — here are great quotes.

California September 12, 2022

Marsha Hunt, Golden Age Hollywood star and blacklist victim, dies at 104

Marsha Hunt, one of the last surviving actors from the Golden Age of Hollywood, has died at the age of 104. Her career was later disrupted by the Hollywood blacklist.

LIFESTYLE September 1, 2022

On this day in history, Sept. 1, 1864, Atlanta collapses and burns as Confederates flee

Confederate forces fled Atlanta on Sept. 1,1864, torching a 28-car ammunition train on the way out of the city. Union forces moved in and took over the city the following day.

LIFESTYLE August 26, 2022

Meet the American who wrote 'Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ': Union general Lew Wallace

Meet Union General Lewis Wallace, who wrote the redemption story "Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ" while pursuing his own redemption story after he was unfairly blamed for a Civil War battlefield loss.