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November 6, 2023

'30s star relied on faith in God after husband's torrid affair with 'love goddess': author

Eleanor Powell, a movie star and dancer from Hollywood's golden era, passed away in 1982 at age 69. The ex-wife of actor Glenn Ford is the subject of a new book.

November 5, 2023

On this day in history, November 5, 1913, iconic actress Vivien Leigh is born in India

In India, on this day in history, Nov. 5, 1913, actress Vivien Leigh was born. She became an Oscar-winning actress, well-known for her role in "Gone with the Wind" and other films.

November 3, 2023

On this day in history, November 3, 1956, 'The Wizard of Oz' debuts on TV, elevates film to American classic

"The Wizard of Oz" debuted on television on Nov. 3, 1956 — 17 years after it was released on the silver screen. The movie failed to turn a profit, but TV turned it into an American classic.

October 30, 2023

Literary legend haunted hotel for 53 years until neglected remains buried with family in NYC, say historians

The ashes of American literary icon Dorothy Parker reportedly haunted the Algonquin Hotel for more than 50 years, before she was buried beside family in New York City.

September 26, 2023

Sophia Loren's devastating injury after complicated journey to become the ultimate golden age sex symbol

Sophia Loren is recovering after surgery from a fall in her home, but her journey to icon status was complicated, filled with love, drama and determination.

September 19, 2023

Let's make Hollywood manly again

Fathers have become the butt of every woke Hollywood jab, the bumbling, useless idiots who contribute nothing to their families or communities, but sacrifice themselves as objects of ridicule.

September 14, 2023

On this day in history, September 14, 1982, Grace Kelly dies at age 52 after car crash

Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco died on this day in history at the age of 52. The former Hollywood starlet left show business in 1956 when she married Prince Rainier III.

August 16, 2023

Elvis Presley’s Army buddy says they were ‘blood brothers’: ‘Greatest laugh I ever heard’

Elvis Presley formed a bond with writer Johnny Lang while in the Army. Lang remembered the legendary musician for his big heart and being "funny as hell."

June 30, 2023

Joan Collins, 90, says the Hollywood parties she attends now are 'dull' due to cancel culture

Joan Collins weighed in on how she believes Hollywood parties are "dull" now due to cancel culture. The 90-year-old actress said, "If you don't behave now, you are going to get canceled."

May 14, 2023

Could Texas replace Hollywood? Dennis Quaid explains why actors are pushing for a move to the Lone Star State

Actor Dennis Quaid discusses film's gradual shift away from being based in Hollywood and how many are looking to Texas as a new center for the industry.