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FOOTLOOSE, Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer, 1984

The Cast of 1984’s ‘Footloose’ Then & Now

Kevin Bacon has an exciting project in the works!

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Joann Fabrics Is Closing 500 Stores. How Many Are Left?

The famous craft and fabric store chain first opened in the 1940s.

Photo of Bob Marley

5 Wild Facts About Reggae Singer Bob Marley

The Reggae icon would be 85 today! He apparently smoked 18 joints a day?!

THE SMOTHERS BROTHERS COMEDY HOUR, from left: Dick Smothers, Tom Smothers, (1969), 1967-70.  

Which Brother is Still Alive From ‘The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour?’

The show, starring Dick and Tom Smothers, was revolutionary in the 1960s.

GUERRILLA: THE TAKING OF PATTY HEARST, (aka NEVERLAND: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE SYMBIONESE LIBERATION ARMY), Patty Hearst, mug shots taken September 19, 1975, 2004,

Do You Remember the Patty Hearst Kidnapping?

51 years ago, Patricia Hearst’s kidnapping turned into a 15 month odyssey until the FBI nabbed her.

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When Did Budweiser Air the First Clydesdale Super Bowl Ad? Plus, the History of the Famous Horses

Budweiser’s new Super Bowl commercial features a foal for the first time in over a decade.

Groundhog Day collage

Fun Facts About Bill Murray Groundhog Day Movie Plus History of the Holiday & Punxsutawney Phil

Just how long was he stuck in that time loop?!

The Lone Ranger from left: Clayton Moore, Jay Silverheels, 1949-57

‘Hi-Yo, Silver, Away!’: ‘The Lone Ranger’ Rode Into Our Hearts in 1933

Can you remember his moral creed?

Vietnam: The War That Changed America

Unforgettable Stories of Heartbreak and Heroism in ‘Vietnam: The War That Changed America’

As 50 years since the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War approaches, people who were directly involved in the divisive conflict share their amazing stories.

Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding

Where Are Tonya Harding & Nancy Kerrigan Now?

It has been over 30 years since the infamous incident.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 02: Jennifer Tilly attends the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala, Presented By Gucci at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 02, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Jennifer Tilly Talks Collecting Vintage Jewelry From Famous Hollywood Stars

One of her passions is finding hidden gems.

The Dukes of Hazzard John Schneider, Catherine Bach, Tom Wopat, 1979-1985

Who Is Still Alive From ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’? (Plus, Who Is in Trouble With the Secret Service?!)

Find out which star was so invested in the show that they created a ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ museum.

Ben Franklin; George Washington; Abe Lincoln

Could You Pass the U.S. Citizenship Test? Try the Easy Questions First

Test your knowledge of the Constitution, U.S. history, and whole a lot more.

Head shot of aspiring actress Elizabeth Short, a murder victim nicknamed the Black Dahlia

Tales of the Bizarre: 78 Years Later, We Still Don’t Know Who Killed the Black Dahlia

The gruesome Elizabeth Short murder, which remains unsolved, has been a cold case for 78 years.

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1965’s Top Electrifying Moments in Music Included The Beatles, Motown & A Girl From Ipanema

60 years ago they all set the tone for the tunes — and the changin’ times — to come.

Ground Crew assists Goodyear Airship dirigible named Eagle during Flight Operations at Goodyear Blimp Base, April 4, 1992 in Carson, California

Goodyear Blimp Turns 100 & You Can Win a Chance to Ride

Be one of the very few who have been on a Goodyear blimp!

A view of the New Year's Eve Ball during testing before the official Times Square Celebration on December 30, 2020 in New York City

When Was the First New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in Times Square? The Answer May Surprise You!

The New Year’s Eve Ball Drop has been around longer than you probably thought.

(Original Caption) Photo shows a float, presumably in recognition of V-Day in World War II, moving down the parade route during the Rose Parade on New Year's Day at Pasadena, California.

When Is the the Rose Bowl Parade On This Year and What Is Its History?

Find out where you can watch it this year, and how the parade first developed.

THE LITTLE RASCALS/OUR GANG COMEDIES, Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer, late 1930's.

Carl Switzer, Who Played Alfalfa in ‘Our Gang,’ Was Murdered Over $50

A new book hopes to set the record straight on the child star.

Henry Diltz, photographer of the original Morrison Hotel album cover, attends the Day of the Doors pop up event at The Original Morrison Hotel at 1246 South Hope Street on January 04, 2020 in Los Angeles, California

The Doors’ Famous Morrison Hotel Was Set on Fire

There were big plans for the building.

Hollywood Museum Max Factor Trees 2024

See the Hollywood Museum’s Max Factor Rooms Transform into a Festive Winter Wonderland

It’s Christmas at the museum, located in Hollywood’s historic Max Factor Building.

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The True Story Behind Elvis Being Drafted Into the Army

“People were expecting me to mess up, to goof up in one way or another,” Elvis told Armed Forces Radio and Television.

Vintage illustration of Greetings from Kentucky large letter vintage postcard, 1950s.

Why America’s Biggest Amusement Park Was Demolished

Travel back through Americana history and reminisce on these once popular attractions that time has forgot.

GIANT, top from left: Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor, James Dean, bottom from left: Elizabeth Taylor, James Dean on 1971 Japanese poster art, 1956.

Go Behind the Scenes of James Dean’s Last Movie ‘Giant’ With New Book

New book takes a deep dive behind the scenes of Edna Ferber’s acclaimed novel plus the making of the all-star cast movie.

White Christmas, Bing Crosby, 1954

7 Things You Didn’t Know About the Song ‘White Christmas’

Both Bing Crosby hits but which came first, the song or the movie?

Frank Sinatra with his son Frank Sinatra Jr.

The True Story of the Kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jr.

Learn the wild story of when Frank Sinatra’s son was kidnapped 61 years ago at the age of 19.

BATMAN, (aka BATMAN: THE MOVIE), Burt Ward, Adam West, 1966

Who Was the Narrator on the Original ‘Batman’ Series? The Answer Will Make You Say “Holy Voiceovers, Batman!”

He wasn’t an actor, but he was involved in the series.

Hormel Foods Corp. Chi-Chi's brand taco seasoning is arranged for a photograph in Tiskilwa, Illinois, U.S., on Thursday, May 17, 2018. Hormel is scheduled to release earnings figures on May 24

Chi-Chi’s is Coming Back, Two Decades After the Chain’s Controversial Closure

If you miss the Tex-Mex chain, you may just be in luck.

Kraft Foods Inc. Oscar Mayer brand bologna hangs on display in a supermarket in New York, U.S., on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010. Hershey Co. authorized a bid for Cadbury Plc to be drawn up after the matter was debated internally, the Financial Times reported. An offer would challenge Kraft Foods Inc.'s 10.9 billion pound ($17.8 billion) bid for the England-based company

You Could Get Paid to Sing the Oscar Mayer “Bologna Song”

If you remember your bologna’s first name, you could be part of the song’s 50th anniversary celebration.

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Why ‘Dukes of Hazzard,’ ‘X-Files’ & More Were Considered Deadliest Sets in History

11 accidents that ended in tragedy for the casts and crews of TV shows.