Brendan Da Costa articles

Jane Greer was the post-WWII actress poised to become a noir film legend—then she ran afoul of one of Hollywood’s most enigmatic and vindictive star-makers.

Anna May Wong was the first Chinese-American Hollywood movie star, but movies aren't even the beginning of her scandalous life.

Will Hay was an English comedian famous for his blundering schoolmaster character. But, off-screen, he hid many demons and shocking secrets.

Big Mama Thornton was the 20th century blues singer who became the first real rock and roller. Her life, however, was all blues.

Tiny Tim was one of the most eccentric stars of his time—and his rise to fame is a story that needs to be told.

Sophie Tucker had a legendary stage career, yet tragically spent her old age ailing and alone. But her final request was the most heartbreaking of all.

Benny Hill was the English comedian whose bawdy humor titillated and tickled audiences to tears. But, behind the scenes, his innocence was almost heartbreaking.

Mary Tyler Moore defined a new type of American woman with her characters in series like The Dick Van Dyke Show and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Sadly, her personal life was full of old traumas.

Wallace Beery married Gloria Swanson on the very day she turned 17—and the couple was doomed to a disturbing and dark end.