There was a time when Betty Grable was the hottest thing going in Hollywood. On her 100th birthday, we look back at the movie star and icon.
Died 1973
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Who owns the rights to final goodbyes?
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Imagine finding out that the woman you thought was your sister was really your mother and that your “mother” was really your grandmother. That’s what happened to singer Bobby Darin.
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How did Bruce Lee accomplish so much in such a short life? Perhaps it helped that he was born a Dragon.
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Werewolves and vampires and zombies have enjoyed top billing on the silver screen in recent years. But if anyone thinks that today’s sparkly vamps and rabies-infected undead are the start …
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The hairstyle that made Veronica Lake famous wasn’t planned.
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Blonde bombshell Betty Grable wowed crowds in Technicolor musicals of the 1940s and ’50s, showing off her strong voice, skilled dancing and, of course, her million dollar legs.
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Nobel Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck was beloved by generations for her writing. But the legacy she leaves goes far beyond her much-loved books.
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“I’m no missionary and I can’t wear any armor, either. I just gotta be the way I am.”
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Singer Bobby Darin first hit it big thanks to a goofy wager.