Next Wednesday April 27, The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes will be available on streaming service Netflix. In a long line of documentaries that have been made about arguably one of the biggest stars in Hollywood history, this one claims to have new information. Will this be the documentary that finally uncovers the …
Sidney Poitier dies at 94
Sidney Poitier, Hollywood’s first Black movie star and the first Black man to win the best actor Oscar, has died. He was 94. He was known for his roles in social-issues dramas including In the Heat of the Night; To Sir, With Love; and Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. Poitier was the oldest living Best Actor Academy Award winner.
Being the Riccardos released this month
After years of speculation, the moment has finally arrived: an official biographical feature about Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz will be released this month. Being the Riccardos doesn’t just look at their famous TV-show I Love Lucy, it also takes us behind the scenes of the couple’s marriages woes. The film has their family’s seal …
Arlene Dahl dies at 96
Actress Arlene Dahl passed away yesterday in her home in Manhattan at the age of 96. The beautiful redhead, who later turned to a career in the beauty industry, starred in movies like Journey to the Centre of the Earth and Slightly Scarlet. She was also known for her six marriages, one to fellow actor …
Jane Powell dies at 92
Jane Powell, one of the last surviving actresses of Hollywood’s Golden Age, has passed away on September 16 at the age of 92. She died of natural causes at her Wilton, Connecticut home, as confirmed by longtime friend Susan Granger. Jane was mostly known for her roles in musicals such as Royal Wedding and Seven …
New documentary explores Audrey Hepburn’s life
Audrey: More Than An Icon is the latest documentary in a string of tributes the charming actress has recieved over the years. But this one is different: it was made in collaboration with her son Sean Ferrer and Audrey herself contributes to the narration of her own life story, complemented by interviews with friends, collaborators …
Rhonda Fleming dies at 97
Rhonda Fleming, who was once nicknamed ‘The Queen of Technicolor’, has died last Wednesday at the age of 97. She starred in many films throughout the 40’s and 50’s, like Hitchcock’s Spellbound, and worked with actors like Burt Lancaster, Ronald Reagan and Kirk Douglas.
Book Giveaway: Cary Grant: The Making of a Hollywood Legend
This giveaway has ended and the winners have been informed. Thank you to all who participated. You can order the book online in the U.S. and it will be released January 2021 in Europe. Cary Grant is one of the handful of actors who can be described as a true Hollywood legend. To this day, …
Olivia de Havilland dies at 104
Olivia de Havilland, arguably the last star of the Hollywood Golden Age, has passed away at age 104. On Sunday June 26, news came that the actress died peacefully in her sleep. Olivia was beloved by Classic Hollywood fans all over the world. She was best known for playing Melanie in the classic Gone With …
Natalie Wood subject of new documentary
On May 5 Natalie Wood: What’s Left Behind will premiere on HBO. This documentary stands out from others about the Classic Hollywood icon, because it was overseen by her daughter Natasha Gregson-Wagner. Natalie’s two daughters have been very private about their lives with their mother and the legacy she left behind. But they felt it …
Kirk Douglas dies at 103
Yesterday, Classic Hollywood actor Kirk Douglas passed away at the age of 103. Kirk was one of the last surviving movie stars from Hollywood’s golden age and is most known for his role in the classic feature Spartacus. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Anne, three sons, seven grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. …
Doris Day’s estate up for auction in April
Beloved Hollywood icon Doris Day passed away on May 19, 2019. Almost a year later, her estate will be up for auction at Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills and online. The lot consists of no less than 800 items, including her Golden Globes. The 800 items being sold at auction include her furniture, clothes and …
Judy Garland biopic in theaters this month
A biographical film on the life of Classic Hollywood icon Judy Garland will be released this month. Filming a big budget feature about Judy has been a project that’s been talked about for years. With films like Bohemian Rhapsody and Rocket Man charting the box-office, the time seems right for the audience to see a …
Doris Day dies at the age of 97
One of the last remaining Classic Hollywood stars has passed away yesterday, May 13th. Doris Day was 97 and lead a rich life as a Classic Hollywood icon and devoted animal rights activist. The actress and singer passed away at her home in Carmel, California from pneumonia. The Doris Day Animal Foundation said she was …
Grace Kelly’s 90th birthday celebrated with exhibitions
This november would have been Grace Kelly’s 90th birtday. France is celebrating the 90th anniversary of the birth of the Academy-Award winning actress, who was the princess of Monaco, with two new expositions. The exhibit, “Monaco May 6, 1955: Story of a Meeting” chronicles the day when Grace Kelly was introduced to Prince Rainier, the principality’s ruler. …
New movie inspired by Louise Brooks’ early days
A new movie has been released inspired by the early days of none other than Classic Hollywood actress Louise Brooks. The film, called The Chaperone, was written by Downton Abbey’s creator Julian Fellowes. Louise Brooks was a teenager living with her family in Wichita, Kansas when she showed great promise as a dancer. In the …
Olivia de Havilland takes her Feud lawsuit to the Supreme Court
Classic Hollywood icon Olivia de Havilland is taking her ongoing defamation lawsuit against FX for what she claims was her unauthorized portrayal in Ryan Murphy’s Feud: Bette and Joan, to the Supreme Court. Last year, de Havilland sued FX Networks, alleging that the Ryan Murphy-produced FX series Feud: Bette and Joan defamed her by depicting her (played by Catherine Zeta-Jones) as a “vulgar gossip” and …
Frank Sinatra auction makes $9,2 million
The private treasures of Frank Sinatra and his wife, Barbara, were a multimillion-dollar hit at auction. Sotheby’s reported Friday that the couple’s entertainment memorabilia, art, jewelry, books and other personal items sold for $9.2 million — about twice their pre-sale estimates. The top lot was Barbara Sinatra’s 20-carat diamond engagement ring, given to her in the bottom …
Robert Wagner ‘person of interest’ in Natalie Wood’s death
Nearly four decades after the unexplained drowning death of Hollywood star Natalie Wood, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s investigators tell “48 Hours” that her then-husband, actor Robert Wagner, is now a person of interest. Investigators want to speak with Wagner about the circumstances surrounding her death one night in 1981, they say in interviews for “48 …
Vivien Leigh’s jewelry up for auction
Jewels belonging to Gone With The Wind star Vivien Leigh will go under the hammer alongside some of the actress’ most prized personal possessions. Dozens of pieces of jewelry, as well as paintings, books, furniture and clothing once owned by the star, will be included in “Vivien: The Vivien Leigh Collection,” an auction scheduled for Sept. 26 at …