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6 years ago

John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John Know the Meaning of True Friendship

When John Travolta, 64, and Olivia Newton-John, 70, first became friends back in 1978 while playing one of the most cherished on-screen couples of all time in Grease, neither of them could predict the lifelong friendship that would grow from the experience. Read More

6 years ago

Are You Too Old to Wear a Backpack? Helen Mirren Says Heck No!

Dame Helen Mirren, 73, is known for many wonderful things – for being a revered, award-winning film, television, and theater actress; for being appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire; and for being an incredibly poised, elegant, and stunning individual in pretty much every situation. Read More

6 years ago

New Papa at 69: Why Richard Gere Kept Upcoming Baby News a Secret

In the age of gender reveal parties and social media worthy “we’re expecting” announcements, new parents literally have the world at their fingertips as they share their good news. Read More

6 years ago

Princess Anne Has an Important Message for Royal Fans!

The way that technology has advanced and changed our world over the past several decades is undeniable.

People spend more and more time with their face glued to a digital screen, whether it be a phone, tablet, or laptop, and the phrase, “If it isn’t posted (online), it didn’t really happen”, has become widely accepted as a norm. Read More

6 years ago

Icon, Helen Mirren, Was Supporting the #MeToo Movement Before It Ever Began

What is an icon? How do you identify someone who is worthy of such an exemplary title? Who really embodies the term, icon?

There is, in fact, one person who provides the perfect answer to all of those questions – Helen Mirren. Read More

6 years ago

Emilio and Gloria Estefan Make History as the Latest Recipients of an Exciting Award

Established in 2007 by the United States Library of Congress, the Library of Congress Gershwin Award for Popular Song recognizes and honors recipients, who fall into the category of composer or performer, for their lifetime of contribution to popular music. Read More

6 years ago

Joan Jett Turns 60, Honored in “Bad Reputation” Documentary

On September 22, rock ‘n’ roll icon Joan Jett celebrated her 60th birthday, but her age doesn’t define her any more than her gender. The Godmother of Punk started her music career at the age 15 when she co-founded the all-girl group known as the Runaways in a time that punk rock was mostly an all-boys club. Read More

6 years ago

Kathy Bates, Two-Time Cancer and Lymphedema Survivor Speaks Out and Stands Up to Cancer

Fifteen years ago, actress Kathy Bates was diagnosed with stage 1 ovarian cancer and immediately underwent surgery followed by nine difficult months of chemotherapy. She went right back to work following the operation, struggling through the exhaustion and telling no one. Read More

6 years ago

Meryl Streep and Tracy Ullman Share Chic Styles and Serious Laughs at Tribeca TV Festival

Friends for more than three decades, Meryl Streep, 69, and Tracy Ullman, 58, recently hit the red carpet together looking sleek and stylish at the Tribeca TV Festival at Spring Studios in New York City. Read More

6 years ago

Robert Redford Admits That He May Have Spoken Too Soon About Retirement

Back in 2016, Robert Redford, 82, declared that after completing two films that he was currently working on, he would officially be retiring from acting. Read More