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LIFESTYLE September 29, 2024

On this day in history, September 29, 1907, cowboy crooner and Hollywood icon Gene Autry is born in Texas

Gene Autry, the "singing cowboy" and multimedia star credited with popularizing country-western music, was born on Sept. 29, 1907. Autry also founded the Los Angeles Angels baseball team.

Exclusive September 22, 2024

‘Lost in Space’ mom June Lockhart admits to rebellious side beneath her squeaky-clean image

June Lockhart introduced her TV children on "Lost in Space" to rock music. She hired The Allman Brothers Band when they were known as Hour Glass and was "the mistress of Scrabble."

Exclusive September 14, 2024

'I Dream of Jeannie’ star Barbara Eden conquers aging at 93 with work, weights, and guilty pleasures

Barbara Eden, the star of 1960s sitcom "I Dream of Jeannie," also appeared in "I Love Lucy" and opposite Elvis Presley in "Flaming Star." She turned 93 on Aug. 23

Exclusive September 7, 2024

Queen Elizabeth ‘felt sorry’ for Marilyn Monroe after their only meeting: author

Marilyn Monroe, America's most famous sex symbol, met the British monarch in 1956. At the time, she was filming "The Prince and the Showgirl" opposite Laurence Olivier.

Exclusive September 1, 2024

‘The Wizard of Oz’ star Bert Lahr was ‘tortured’ by his Cowardly Lion costume: daughter

Jane Lahr is the daughter of Bert Lahr, the comic actor who played the Cowardly Lion in the 1939 Technicolor musical "The Wizard of Oz" opposite Judy Garland.

This Day in History August 20, 2024

On this day in history, August 20, 2017, legendary comedian Jerry Lewis dies at 91

Jerry Lewis, an American comedian and actor who spent decades supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association, died on this day in history, Aug. 20, 2017.

LIFESTYLE August 15, 2024

On this day in history, August 15, 1935, entertainer Will Rogers, aviator Wiley Post killed in plane crash

Will Rogers and Wiley Post, icons of Depression-era America, were killed in a plane crash in the northern tip of Alaska on August 15, 1935, while seeking a mail route to Russia.

Old Hollywood August 5, 2024

Elizabeth Taylor said being attacked by the Vatican over her affair with Richard Burton 'made me vomit'

In "Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes," actress Elizabeth Taylor recalled how her affair with "Cleopatra" co-star was condemned by everyone, including the Vatican.

Exclusive August 3, 2024

Elizabeth Taylor claimed husband no. 4 Eddie Fisher pointed gun to her head: 'Too pretty to shoot'

Elizabeth Taylor, the movie star from Hollywood's Golden Era who was married eight times to seven men, is featured in a new HBO documentary.

Quizzes July 29, 2024

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on victorious veeps, Bronx Bombers and birth of burgers

The American Culture Quiz is a test of national traits, trends, history and people, including current news across the United States. Test yourself this week on VPs, Hollywood and baseball.

This Day in History July 16, 2024

On this day in history, July 16, 1911, American actress and dancer Ginger Rogers is born

American actress and dancer Ginger Rogers was a star on both the Broadway stage and on the big film screen. On this day in history, July 16, 1911, Ginger Rogers was born in Missouri.