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Carroll Baker says Bill Cosby’s prison sentence was 'a sin': 'I don't think it was his fault'

July 6, 2021

Carroll Baker says Bill Cosby’s prison sentence was 'a sin': 'I don't think it was his fault'

A day prior to the embattled actor’s release from prison on overturned sexual assault charges, the Hollywood actress sat down for an interview with The Hollywood Reporter (THR) and said Cosby, 83, was nothing short of “wonderful.”

Quentin Tarantino reveals he purchased the landmark Vista Theatre in Los Angeles: It’s a ‘crown jewel’

July 5, 2021

Quentin Tarantino reveals he purchased the landmark Vista Theatre in Los Angeles: It’s a ‘crown jewel’

The “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” director made the announcement during an appearance on Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast and opened up about the despair he has felt brought on by large theater chains and but admitted that some of the larger locations that closed down amid the coronavirus pandemic “deserved to go.”

Amazing dash cam footage captures close call accident on Hollywood's Sunset Strip ... in 1963!

June 25, 2021

Amazing dash cam footage captures close call accident on Hollywood's Sunset Strip ... in 1963!

Vintage film shot from a car driving down Hollywood's sunset strip has gone viral after being posted to Twitter. The clip shows historic sites and a near-miss accident.

'The Brady Bunch' star Barry Williams dishes on the ‘very intense years' he experienced on series as a teen

June 10, 2021

'The Brady Bunch' star Barry Williams dishes on the ‘very intense years' he experienced on series as a teen

"The Brady Bunch" aired for five seasons on ABC from 1969 to 1974 and its success spurred numerous spinoff titles. Williams starred as Greg Brady on the show.

Rare part from James Dean's 'cursed' Porsche 550 Spyder sold for $382,000

May 30, 2021

Rare part from James Dean's 'cursed' Porsche 550 Spyder sold for $382,000

The only-known remaining part from James Dean's Porsche 550 Spyder has sold for $382,000 at auction. The documented transaxle was scavenged from the wreckage of the car he fatally crash in in 1955.

The transaxle from James Dean's 'cursed' Porsche is up for auction

May 29, 2021

The transaxle from James Dean's 'cursed' Porsche is up for auction

The four-speed transaxle from the Porsche 500 Spyder that James Dean died in is being offered for auction on the Bring A Trailer website. The unit had been stored for decades before a Porsche restorer happened upon it while looking for parts.

Lucille Ball’s scandalous past explored in new book

May 21, 2021

Lucille Ball’s scandalous past explored in new book

Lucille Ball's life is explored in a book titled, "Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz: They Weren’t Lucy & Ricky Ricardo" is out now. Volume II is set for release later this year.

AP runs scathing review of Jake Tapper's book: No 'authenticity' despite 'nine pages of source material cited'

May 10, 2021

AP runs scathing review of Jake Tapper's book: No 'authenticity' despite 'nine pages of source material cited'

The Associated Press published a scathing book review of CNN anchor Jake Tapper's new thriller that apparently lacks authenticity.

Nicole Kidman photos as Lucille Ball spark social media casting debate

April 29, 2021

Nicole Kidman photos as Lucille Ball spark social media casting debate

The 53-year-old actress was photographed on the Los Angeles set alongside her co-star Javier Bardem, who portrays Desi Arnaz and many fans took to social media to share their displeasure with Kidman’s casting as the “I Love Lucy” star.

Kirk Douglas’ widow Anne Buydens dead at 102

April 29, 2021

Kirk Douglas’ widow Anne Buydens dead at 102

The longtime Hollywood staple, who presided over The Bryna Company and the Douglas Foundation until her death, died peacefully at her home in Beverly Hills, Calif., representatives for the Douglas family told Fox News on Thursday.