Joseph Campanella, a Sicilian-American character actor with hundreds of credits on the stage, on TV, and in feature films, died Wednesday, Deadline reports. He was 93. (more…)
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‘SNL’s’ Gay History: All 4 LGBTQ Cast Members
Michael Michaud, author of books on gay actors Sal Mineo and Alan Sues, has kindly written these tributes to the four — count 'em, four! — confirmed LGBTQ cast members who have been featured on Saturday Night Live in its 40-plus years of existence. Amazing how few there have been, but how inspiring that the…
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Past & Curious: Lucille Ball + ‘Reefer Madness’ + More!
Ten blasts from the past ... (more…)
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Happy 50th, ‘Hair’!
Fifty years ago today, Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical opened at the Biltmore Theatre on Broadway. (more…)
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Gertrude Jeannette, Pioneering Black Actor & 1st Licensed Female Cabbie in NYC
Gertrude Jeannette, recognized as the first woman to become an officially licensed cab driver in New York City, has died at the age of 103. (Above image of Jeannette with André Womble, b. 1940, by Bert Andrews) (more…)
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The Way She Was: Barbra Streisand Turns 76
Today marks the 76th birthday of one of the most successful and enduring female stars of all time, the great Barbra Streisand! (more…)
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Past & Curious: Jaclyn Smith, Michelle Pfeiffer, HALLOWEEN, William Holden & More!
Here's a roundup of golden-oldies goodness ... (more…)
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End Credits: 7 Actors Who Died Before (or Right After) Their Last Project Premiered
There is something endlessly fascinating about the concept of an actor who achieves great success and dies almost at the same time. Perhaps it serves as metaphor for life, a reminder that nothing is forever and to cherish each moment. What follows is a list of actors who you may remember from various films and…
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10 Walks To Remember!
Sometimes, actors use their bodies to make more impact than their words, and I've always been a sucker for an interesting walk. Check out 10 of the most memorable walks in movie and music-video history ... (more…)
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Turning Point: A Second Look at ‘The Boys in the Band’
Fifty years ago this month, The Boys in the Band opened Off-Broadway. (more…)
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