Links the past, with relevance today: Raising the Barbarella (Image via Harper's Bazaar) HARPER'S BAZAAR: Jane Fonda, at 83, is as slinky and fit as ever — and more importantly, she is mentally astute and more outspoken than most public figures allow themselves to be, putting her money where her mouth is. As her new cover…
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How Margaret O’Brien Got Her Oscar Back
Forties child star Margaret O'Brien, now 84, was one of the little queens of MGM, a big draw who appeared in such hits as Journey for Margaret (1942), Thousands Cheer (1943) and Jane Eyre (1943). Bob Hope (1903-2003) handed her the coveted award. (Images via Margaret O'Brien) Her most famous role wound up being as…
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Liza Minnelli to Fans: I’m Fine!
They've talked about her forever! (Image via National Enquirer) Immediately after her 75th birthday — celebrated with a small party at home, and online by a galaxy of stars — living legend Liza Minnelli wants fans to know she's okay, and to avoid believing an upcoming National Enquirer hit piece. She writes on Facebook: "Hey Kids!…
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‘Desperately Seeking Susan’ Director Talks Madonna, Anita Baker Urges Boycott, RIP Yaphet Kotto & More
Links to the past with relevance today: If you've never seen Susan, desperately seek it out! (Image via Susan Seidelman) VARIETY: Susan Seidelman, 68, talks about casting a young Madonna in Desperately Seeking Susan, the 1985 smash that enjoys an enduring following. Estrada on Kolchak: The Night Stalker (Image via ABC) BOY CULTURE: Happy 72nd…
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A George Chakiris Memoir, Loren’s Movie Idols, Saying No to Pepé Le Pew & More!
Links to the past with relevance today: "I don't think I'll try to talk too much," he said while accepting his Oscar. (Lyons Press) FOX NEWS (BOO!): George Chakiris, 86, has released a memoir, My West Side Story, in which he tells the story of his life and career. In remembering co-star Natalie Wood (1938-1981),…
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Dolly Art on Gay Club Wall, Sophia Loren’s Plan to ‘Go on Forever’ & More!
Links to the past with relevance today: Work of (P)art!(on) (Image via video still) CBS L.A.: Strut in Los Angeles commissioned a fabulous Dolly Parton mural by David Gilmore ... and it is spectacular! https://youtu.be/Jm9lOg1vRnA Parton is really "of the moment," as the establishment's owner, Luke Nero, asserts. More life ahead (Image via Edoardo Ponti/Netflix)…
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Celebrate Elizabeth Taylor’s Birthday Watching Her AFI Tribute
At long last, the American Film Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award Special devoted to Elizabeth Taylor from 1993 has been uploaded to YouTube in high quality. Just in time for the 89th anniversary of the legend's birth (Taylor was born February 27, 1932), the upload includes countless clips from her career, as well as touching tributes…
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Brooke Shields Re-Learning to Walk, Ricki Lake Engaged, Woody Allen Slams Doc & More!
Links to the past with relevance today: Brooke has a positive outlook. (Images via Instagram) INSTAGRAM: Brooke Shields, 55, has to re-learn to walk after breaking her femur. She's taking it, quite literally, in stride, writing: "Broke my femur. Beginning to mend. No matter what your challenge is, make a positive choice, for yourself, to…
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Legend to Legend: Vanessa Redgrave & Miriam Margolyes, the Interview!
This interview is a joy — so wish it had been filmed! Miriam Margolyes, 79, and Vanessa Redgrave, 84, turn out to have been nearly-lifelong friends, and chatted up a storm in a lengthy Q&A&A&Q for The Guardian. In the piece, Margolyes reminds Redgrave of their earliest meeting when: “I was a member of the…
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Pop Culture: David Naughton Turns 70
In honor of David Naughton's 70th birthday (February 13, 2021), let's take a little mid-air-heel-click walk down memory lane. Gentleman's ahhhgree-ment (Image via Dr. Pepper) Naughton first caught the public's attention thanks to a series of inspired Dr. Pepper commercials. Gallery of David's HOTTEST Pics Here! In 2019, he recalled that he went to a…
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