John Derek in a promotional portrait, circa 1955
September 24, 2026 Jesse Singer

Hollywood Heartthrobs Who Thought Fame Would Last Forever—Now No One Born After 2000 Has Even Heard Of Them

Hollywood once treated these men as if they would be famous forever. Their faces filled movie screens, fan magazines and bedroom walls. Women swooned, studios made fortunes and their names needed no introduction. Today, say those same names to someone born after 2000 and prepare for a very blank stare. So...how many do you remember?
Cary Grant with Italian actress Sophia Loren
September 24, 2026 Jesse Singer

30 years after Cary Grant’s death, Sophia Loren revealed the married star had desperately pleaded to be with her—and nearly changed her life forever.

For decades, Sophia Loren kept a box filled with pieces of her past. Then she finally opened it—and out came the story of a decision that could have rewritten two of Hollywood’s most famous lives. One choice. Two completely different futures. And Cary Grant refusing to make it easy.
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March 26, 2025 Ethan Vestby

The Tragic Fates Of The Gone With The Wind Cast

Still the biggest moneymaker of all time, Gone With the Wind has enjoyed a complicated legacy—part of which revolves around the tragic fate of its cast members.
1972: English actress Jane Seymour leaving Heathrow Airport to resume filming of the new James Bond film, 'Live & Let Die', in Jamaica.
September 24, 2026 Jane O'Shea

Jane Seymour Became A Bond Girl At 22—Then She Found Herself Nearly Penniless

Jane Seymour became a Bond girl at 22, built a remarkable Hollywood career, then faced financial ruin before Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman helped her rebuild her life and career.

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Heart, Singer Ann Wilson and Musician Nancy Wilson
September 23, 2026 Jesse Singer

The Easiest 1970s Rock & Roll Trivia Quiz Ever—Can You Get At Least 18 Out Of 20?

The 1970s gave us some of the biggest bands, albums, songs and rock stars ever. So we’re not digging through forgotten B-sides or asking who played tambourine on track seven. These are the songs and artists everybody knows (or at least, should know). The target is 18 out of 20. Think you can do it?
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March 10, 2025 Tom Miller

The Most Expensive Hollywood Memorabilia

From film to pop music to sports, the variety of Hollywood collectibles is endless. But you'll never believe how much people paid to own these pieces of iconic celebrity memorabilia.
Actress Bette Davis, circa 1941
September 23, 2026 Penelope Singh

Beautiful Actresses Who Went To War With The Hollywood Studios That Made Them Famous

These famous Old Hollywood actresses fought powerful studios over contracts, roles, pay, and creative control, challenging the system that made them stars and sometimes changing Hollywood in the process.
Italian actress Virna Lisi, circa 1965
September 23, 2026 Marlon Wright

Virna Lisi Was Supposed To Be Hollywood’s Next Marilyn Monroe—Then She Walked Away From It All

Virna Lisi was groomed as Hollywood’s next Marilyn Monroe, but the Italian actress rejected typecasting, returned to Europe, and built a celebrated career on her own terms.
actress Lydia Cornell poses for a portrait in Los Angeles, California, circa 1985
September 22, 2026 Jesse Singer

Sitcom Stars From The 1980s That No One Remembers—Seriously, Do You Remember Even 5 Of These Funny Actors?

The 80s gave us sitcom stars who seemed to be in our living rooms every single week. Then the shows ended, the reruns disappeared, and many of their names vanished right along with them. You will probably recognize some of these faces. But could you honestly have named even five of them?


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