Hollywood loves finding beautiful new actresses. It just isn't very good at keeping them around. During the 60s and 70s, these women starred in huge movies, appeared on magazine covers, and seemed impossible to escape. Then the 80s arrived and Hollywood did what Hollywood always does. It started looking for the next thing. Looking back, some of the actresses it tossed aside are genuinely hard to believe.
Roy Clark became one of America’s most versatile entertainers through dazzling musicianship, TV stardom, comedy, and country charm. Here’s the story of his life, success, and lasting legacy.
For a whole lot of Baby Boomer men, these women weren't just singers. They were the crush. They sold millions of records, dominated radio, and had a place of honor on many a Boomer bedroom wall. Today, many Millennials wouldn't recognize them by name or by face. How many do you remember?
Discover how Oprah Winfrey, Martha Stewart, Ryan Reynolds, Jessica Alba, and more TV stars transformed fame into fortune by building lucrative business empires worth millions and, in some cases, billions.
Discover the Hollywood legends who joined Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the gang on The Muppet Show, from Elton John and Johnny Cash to Brooke Shields, Gene Kelly, and more iconic stars.
Some country legends became household names right away—but others had to wait, grind, struggle, and keep singing until fame finally found them. From Chris Stapleton to Jelly Roll, here are country music stars who broke through later in life.
On a warm summer night in 1969, the man who founded The Rolling Stones, and one of the most famous musicians in the world, walked out into his backyard and never came back. The official explanation seemed straightforward. But years later, someone who had been there that night allegedly revealed a very different version of the events we all thought we knew.
Music critics have spent decades telling us which albums belong on lists like this. Sure, sometimes they were right. But they have also missed a whole bunch of great albums that are well deserving of a top 50 ranking recognition. Do you agree?
When Welcome Back, Kotter ended its original run in 1979, Ron Palillo faced the challenge that follows many actors who become strongly identified with a single role. His portrayal of Arnold Horshack made him a household name, but it also made it difficult for audiences and casting directors to see him as anyone else.
Discover how Glen Campbell’s friendship with songwriter Jimmy Webb helped shape his career, creating timeless hits like “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” “Wichita Lineman,” and “Galveston.”
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