The Legacies of Kurt Cobain, 25 Years Later

Kurt Cobain has inspired decades of alternative and indie music, but who inspired him?

The Burt Lancaster Centennial

From handsome tough guy to great filmmaker: 10 facts about Hollywood movie star Burt Lancaster.

Peter Cushing: Doctor, Villain, Vampire Hunter

In the course of his long career, Peter Cushing was lucky enough to be part of three wildly popular entertainment institutions: Hammer Films, "Doctor Who" and "Star Wars"...

Remembering Raul Julia

Raul Julia's celebrated acting career made him one of Puerto Rico's most famous native sons. Born March 9, 1940, Julia was a success on stage with multiple Tony Award nominations to his credit, as well as on TV and movie screens, making his mark with well-loved and award-winning roles. We're celebrating his life today with a look at some of the highlights of his career.

Burt Lancaster: All-American

We're remembering Hollywood leading man Burt Lancaster by watching a few fan favorites.

Jessica Tandy, Late Bloomer

Jessica Tandy's career was a slow starter, but eventually she became the oldest actress to win an Oscar...

The Many Moods of Henry Mancini

Henry Mancini wrote some of the coolest film and TV scores of all time. His jazzy themes and strings-heavy ballads defined movie music in the 1960s.

John Candy's Funniest Movies

John Candy was one of the funniest comedians to come out of The Second City scene in Toronto — and that's really saying something.

Being Ralph Ellison

Ralph Ellison wrote one of the great American novels and then struggled to produce another for the rest of life. Here’s how it happened.

Joe Pass, Guitar Virtuoso

Many a jazz legend turned to Joe Pass when they needed a guitarist. On his birthday, we look back on Pass's life and music...