Category Archives: Bombshells

The Naked Truth About Nude Swimming at School

I'd heard of this, but wasn't aware I just missed it (THANK GOD — I was fat and accused of having breasts playing shirts vs. skins basketball), but boys in the U.S. were mostly required to swim totally nude in school pools right through the early '80s. Girls were usually allowed to wear simple suits.…

Golden Palace: Review of Rue de la Rue Café

Earlier this year, the so-called Golden Girls restaurant — actually called the Rue de la Rue Café — opened in NYC following a flurry of international press. (more…)

One of the world's greatest and most beloved living stars, Dame Julie Andrews, turns 82 today. (more…)

On September 2, 2005, writer and Old Hollywood fan extraordinaire Austin Mutti-Mewse and his love Joanna exchanged vows. (more…)

Madonna's onetime costumer designer and stylist Marlene Stewart created looks for the videos “Material Girl,” “Papa Don't Preach,” “Like a Prayer,” “Express Yourself,” “Vogue” and for the Queen of Pop's early tours. (more…)

Noir Paintings: Stick ’em Up … on Your Wall

If you're a fan of '40s and '50s noir movies and their femmes fatales, check out the paintings of Jane Ianniello, whose NoirscapesArt is represented by a store on Etsy. (more…)

Short Subject: Billy Barty as Liberace

On January 30, 1954, Old Hollywood's most famous little person, Billy Barty (1924-2000), appeared on The Spike Jones Show, impersonating Liberace (1919-1987).

Angelyne’s Real Identity Exposed

The secret of billboard star Angelyne's identity was something we never thought we'd know — until we did. (more…)

The Village Voice is ending its print edition. Above is the cover I loved most as a college kid in Chicago. Have carried it around for 25 years. And counting. (more…)

Category Archives: Bombshells

The Naked Truth About Nude Swimming at School

Golden Palace: Review of Rue de la Rue Café

Happy 82nd Birthday, Julie Andrews

Wedding Well-Wishes from Old Hollywood

Madonna: Polaroid Heaven

Noir Paintings: Stick ’em Up … on Your Wall

Short Subject: Billy Barty as Liberace

Angelyne’s Real Identity Exposed

‘The Village Voice’ Ends Print Edition

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