Don Cornelius: Love, Peace and Soul

Don Cornelius was the heart and soul of a TV dance show like no other.

Inspired by Sally Ride

Sally Ride, the first American woman in space – and also the youngest American in space – inspired generations of women.

Etta James, From Sweet to Raunchy

Happy birthday to the honey-voiced legend.

The Quotable Norman Schwarzkopf

Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, the U.S. Army four-star general who led coalition forces to victory during 1991's Persian Gulf conflict, was known as "Stormin' Norman" but he also was thoughtful and gentle.

Whitney Houston: The Greatest of All

What would the music world be today if there had been no Whitney Houston?

Kids Love Berenstain Bears

The Berenstain Bears have captivated generations of children.

Nora Ephron, Box Office Gold

Ephron's movie comedies became contemporary classics thanks to their screenwriter's intelligence and wit...

Ravi Shankar's Rock 'n' Roll

We remember the sitar master who influenced countless musicians from the Beatles to John Coltrane.

Michael Clarke Duncan, Gentle Giant

Michael Clarke Duncan's death took us by surprise yesterday...

Neil Armstrong and NASA: One Giant Leap

First man on the moon Neil Armstrong routinely credited the thousands of scientists, technicians, and others who made his historic flight possible.

Funny Phyllis Diller

Phyllis Diller was an original. And for generations of funny women, she was an inspiration.

Sherman Hemsley: Movin' On Up

When learning of Sherman Hemsley's death yesterday, many fans mourned for the loss of George Jefferson, Hemsley's on-screen alter ego, almost as much as they did for Hemsley himself...

Bob Babbitt: The Shadows of Motown

You may never have heard the name Bob Babbitt before today, and you may not recognize his face… but we can guarantee you've heard his music...

Kitty Wells, Queen of Country Music

Kitty Wells was a pioneering country musician who skyrocketed into the spotlight, becoming country's first female superstar. But her fame and fortune almost didn't happen.

The Softer Side of Ernest Borgnine

It’s interesting to see which of Ernest Borgnine's movies and TV shows his fans remember him by—and not surprising that they love his lighter roles, just like we do.

The Very Versatile Andy Griffith

Andy Griffith was one of those rarest of performers – the kind who play one very iconic role, but don't spend the rest of their lives trying to escape from that role's shadow.

Robin Gibb, Disco Superstar

Robin Gibb and his brothers leave a musical legacy like few others. Their music dominated the disco era.

Donna Summer’s Greatest Hits

We are remembering disco queen Donna Summer by putting on our dancing shoes and listening to a few of her greatest hits.

Levon Helm's Last Waltz

As the drummer and one of the lead singers for The Band, Levon Helm helped drive a roots rock revival that's still going strong today.

Dick Clark: Forever Young

No matter how old or young you are, your pop culture has probably included Dick Clark in a prominent role.

Robert Sherman's Catchy Tunes

Robert B. Sherman wrote songs that are bound to stick in your head for hours – maybe even days – after you hear them. Sherman was one half of the Sherman Brothers songwriting team, along with younger brother Richard. In addition to "it's a small world (after all)" – the most played song on earth – they wrote other Disney park classics like “The Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room” and “There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow,” theme song for Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress. Before you write them off, you should know that they also wrote more movie scores than any other songwriting duo in history.

Davy Jones, Teen Idol

The world has lost a teen idol and icon of the 1960s: Davy Jones, beloved member of the Monkees, and an actor, singer and songwriter.

We Will Always Love Whitney

2012's Grammy awards came at a sad and shocking time for the music world: just one day before the award ceremony, Whitney Houston died at age 48.

Sarah Burke on the Slopes

Sarah Burke is a legend in the sport of freestyle skiing.