Arts Apr 20 Who is Clara Bow from Taylor Swift’s new album? By Deirdre Clemente, Annie Delgado, The Conversation
Arts Jul 29 Watch 9:31 Journalist’s memoir portrays Maria Schneider’s life beyond ‘Last Tango in Paris’ At 19, French actor Maria Schneider was launched into the spotlight for her role in the erotic drama “Last Tango in Paris.” The notorious film made her famous, but haunted the rest of her life. But she was more than… By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Juliet Fuisz
Arts Aug 14 Watch 7:16 Abbi Jacobson on re-telling ‘A League of Their Own’ for a new generation "A League of Their Own" quickly became a cult classic after its initial release in 1992. Now, 30 years after the film based on the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League premiered in theaters, the Rockford Peaches are coming back to… By Geoff Bennett, Kaisha Young, Claire Mufson
Arts Dec 19 Famed Hungarian actress Zsa Zsa Gabor dies at 99 Zsa Zsa Gabor, the Hungarian actress made glamorous American celebrity, died Sunday of a heart attack at age 99. By Alison Thoet
Nation Mar 30 Patty Duke’s most memorable roles included mental health advocate Patty Duke, the lovable girl(s) next door in “The Patty Duke Show," was remembered this week as a woman who overcame bipolar disorder to become a renowned actress and mental health advocate. By Larisa Epatko
May 05 Ellen Albertini Dow, rapping granny from ‘The Wedding Singer,’ dies at 101 By Nora Daly Ellen Albertini Dow, the actress who brought The Sugarhill Gang’s "Rapper's Delight" to life in "The Wedding Singer" died Monday at the age of 101. Continue reading
Aug 13 Watch Lauren Bacall, 89, lit up stage and screen with glamour and strength By PBS News Hour Actress Lauren Bacall, who leapt into fame alongside Humphrey Bogart at the age of 19, embodied flinty, female independence as well as old Hollywood glamour. Ann Hornaday of The Washington Post joins Jeffrey Brown to recall Bacall’s mature screen presence,… Continue watching
Aug 13 Watch Remembering Hollywood legend Lauren Bacall By PBS News Hour Award-winning actress Lauren Bacall has died at age 89. Known for her sultry voice and Hollywood glamor, Bacall made 40 movies in all, including four with her off-screen love, Humphrey Bogart. Jeffrey Brown remembers the actress with a look back… Continue watching
Aug 13 Gallery: 30 years of Lauren Bacall in film posters By Victoria Fleischer Lauren Bacall, the iconic actress known for her sultry voice and timeless beauty, died Tuesday at the age of 89. Bacall acted for more than 50 years, but she is best known for her earlier films. Check out the posters… Continue reading
Jun 12 Actress Ruby Dee dies at 91 By Colleen Shalby Civil rights activist and actress Ruby Dee has died at age 91, Dee’s daughter confirmed. Continue reading