Lauren Bacall: Bogie & Beyond
This week we lost two great stars from totally different spectrums of the entertainment industry. First,the funny and talented Robin Williams and most recently film’s golden-era star Lauren Bacall.
Grace Kelly: From American Film Star to Monaco Princess
Grace Kelly was born in Philadelphia on November 12th, 1929. She grew up in a wealthy family and her father was an Olympic gold medal winner and successful businessman. She was immediately attracted to acting, as she spent most of her childhood studying the skill and participating in local plays. …
Gia – The World’s First Supermodel
Gia Carangi was the first and most famous super-model of all time. Born in Philadelphia, she spent most of her childhood consumed by chaos and instability. Her parent’s divorce led to a strained relationship with her mother, and the beginning of a long struggle with substance abuse. In Philly, she …
Bette Davis: Hollywood’s Leading Star
Bette Davis played many roles, making appearance in over 100 films. She was fearless in taking a wide range of roles that were sometimes devious and unsympathetic, something that many other leading ladies of this time refused to do.
Marilyn Monroe: America’s Original Sex Symbol
Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jeane Mortensen in Los Angeles on June 1st, 1926.
Vivien Leigh: The Magic and the Madness
This throwback Thursday we honor the incredibly talented Vivien Leigh.
James Dean: Hollywood Bad Boy
Although James Dean lived a short life, his impact on American pop culture has proven to be timeless. Before James became a teen heartthrob, he attended the Actors Studio and studied under Lee Strasberg. Soon after, he was cast alongside legends like Elizabeth Taylor and Rock Hudson. His time on …
Judy Garland: Comeback Queen
This week was was the anniversary of Judy Garland’s passing, and we look back at her incredible life as a performer.
Sophia Loren
Sophia Loren, (who is considered an international star) started her career at the young age of 14.
Connie Francis: The Resilient Pop Diva
Connie Francis is not only known for her years as an American pop music star, but also for the many tragedies that shaped her life. Her story starts in New Jersey, but took her all over the world, creating music in 13 languages and dozens of countries. Her encouraging father …
