Doris Day was known for being fiercely protective of her privacy. She rarely gave interviews and was rarely seen in public. But for her 90th birthday in 2011, she made an exception! She gave interviews to People Magazine and Closer and greeted fans on her balcony.
Oscars pay tribute to 75th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz
The 2014 Academy Awards paid tribute to the 75th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz. All three of the Judy Garland’s children were in attendance and they gave a lovely interview about their mother on the red carpet:
Shirley Temple dies at the age of 85
Shirley Temple, the actress and former curly-haired child star, has died at her home in California. She was 85. Publicist Cheryl Kagan says Shirley, known in private life as Shirley Temple Black, died Monday surrounded by family at her home near San Francisco.
Joan Fontaine dies at the age of 96
Legendary actress Joan Fontaine passed away from natural causes in her sleep at her home in California on Dec. 15. Her longtime friend Noel Beutel said that Joan had been fading for the last few days, but that she died peacefully.
Audrey Totter dies at the age of 95
Film noir star Audrey Totter died Thursday at West Hills Hospital after suffering a stroke and congestive heart failure. She was living in the Motion Picture and Television Home in recent years.
Eleanor Parker dies at the age of 91
Eleanor Parker, who was nominated for Academy Awards three times for her portrayals of strong-willed women and played a scheming baroness in ‘The Sound of Music,’ has died at 91. Parker died Monday morning due to complications from pneumonia, a family friend said the actress ‘passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children at a medical facility …
‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ sequel in the works
Sixty-seven years after It’s A Wonderful Life was released, a sequel is in the making.
Marilyn Monroe’s plastic surgery records up for auction
A physician’s notes on Marilyn Monroe that indicate that she had undergone cosmetic surgery will be up for sale next month along with a set of her X-rays.
Julie Harris dies at the age of 87
Actress Julie Harris has passed away of congestive heart failure at the age of 87 last weekend. Classic Hollywood fans will remember the actress as the girl who caught James Dean’s eye in East of Eden.
Ava Gardner’s tell-all book is published
Although icon Ava Gardner told her story to journalist Peter Evans in 1988, it is being released this month. She may have been legendary, but in the late eighties Ava found herself broke and told Evans: ‘I either write the book or sell the jewels. And I’m kinda sentimental about the jewels’.
Esther Williams dies at the age of 91
Esther Williams, the swim champion turned actress, died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 91 last thursday.
Deanna Durbin dies at the age of 91
Singer-actress Deanna Durbin, who was the highest paid actress of 1947, has died at the age of 91. Her son, Peter H. David, made the announcement in a newsletter to her fans, saying she died ‘a few days ago’.
Audrey Hepburn stars in commercial: behind the scenes
Most of you have probably seen the Galaxy commercial that was released last month with none other than Audrey Hepburn in the lead. Many were surprised by Audrey’s resurrection. Coincidentally this year marks the 20th anniversary of the beloved actress’ death and she finds herself in the limelight once again. But how did this commercial …
Ben Hur remake in the works
MGM is going back to its roots with a remake of the classic film Ben Hur. The project is moving rapidly, as they have already signed on Keith Clarke (The Way Back) to write the screenplay and Sean Daniel and Joni Levin to produce.
First look at Grace Kelly and Elizabeth Taylor Biopics
The lives of two of Hollywood’s most beloved actresses will be chronicled in two new movies. Let’s take a look!
Actress Debbie Reynolds hospitalized
Legendary actress Debbie Reynolds was hospitalized after suffering from “an adverse reaction she experienced to a medication she was currently taking,” according to her representative.
The Hollywood Sign is getting a face lift
The iconic Hollywood sign is getting its first makeover in roughly 35 years this week.
Greta Garbo’s belongings auctioned
Greta Garbo might have been known for her fierce sense of privacy, but this december we will be able to see more of her personal life as her belongings will be auctioned off.
Celeste Holm dies at the age of 95
Actress Celeste Holm passed away yesterday at the age of 95.
Unique Marilyn Monroe archive discovered
The Dutch Astrid Franse recently discovered she had had a unique Marilyn Monroe archive in a box under her desk for years.