Elizabeth Taylor: Ugly Duckling?
Elizabeth Taylor, 5, poses with her mother Sara, 1937. Actress Elizabeth Taylor had stunning beauty. She was such a gorgeous little girl that, when people would see her for the first time, they would...
View ArticleElizabeth Taylor: Cleopatra Wore Wigs!
Elizabeth Taylor in costume as "Cleopatra," from the 1963, 20th Century Fox production of the same name Yet another iconic item worn by actress Elizabeth Taylor is on the auction block – a wig she wore...
View ArticleWhitney Houston Dies
Whitney Houston dies at 48. LOS ANGELES (AP) – Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music’s queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died. She was 48. Publicist...
View ArticleWhitney Houston: How Will I Know?
An homage to the more innocent days of Whitney Houston’s singing career: “How Will I Know?” My niece sang this to me when she was 12. Readers: For more on Whitney Houston on this blog, click here....
View ArticleWhitney Houston Dead in Beverly Hilton but Grammy Party Goes On
Michael Jackson wraps his arms around Whitney Houston The Los Angeles Times reports that pop singer Whitney Houston died Saturday in Beverly Hills at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Authorities are trying to...
View ArticleWhitney “Belligerent” in Last Days
Whitney Houston hugs daughter Bobbi Kristina, 18 at the time of her mother's untimely but not unexpected death at the age of 48 The Hollywood Reporter confirms that Whitney Houston has died at age 48....
View ArticleWhitney Houston (1963-2012): Her Life and Times
Whitney Houston is seen leaving the nightclub Tru Hollywood in L.A. the week of her death. The Daily Mail Online has put together “Life and Times of Whitney Houston.” It’s not to be missed - Readers:...
View ArticleWhitney Houston’s Death: What the Stars are Saying
Mariah Carey (l.) and Whitney Houston perform a duet at the 1999 Oscars ceremony. The two pop stars were good friends. Zimbio is posting what Hollywood stars such as Mariah Carey are saying about...
View ArticleWhitney Houston Sings the National Anthem
Whitney Houston (1963-2012) The legendary singer, actress, and producer won six Grammy awards, two Emmy awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards across her extensive career. She was probably best known for...
View ArticlePeace Love Whitney
This Peace Love Whitney Jr. Hoodie honors the life of Whitney Houston with a peace sign, a heart, and a graceful treble clef to symbolize Whitney's musical gifts. This is one of the many offerings at...
View ArticleWhitney Houston Was a Model First
Before Whitney Houston signed a contract with Artista Records in 1983, she was a much sought-after teenage model. She was one of the first African-American women to appear on the cover of Seventeen...
View ArticleWhitney Houston May Have Drowned
An emergency medical team removes Whitney Houston's lifeless body from her 4th floor room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, L.A., on February 11, 2012. TMZ reports that Whitney Houston may have drowned. Her...
View ArticleWhitney’s Last Binge
On the second to the last night of her life, Thursday, February 9, 2012, singer Whitney Houston was photographed as she left the L.A.nightclub Tru Hollywood, the site of a pre-Grammy Awards event at...
View ArticleWhitney Houston Did Not Drown
Whitney Houston talking to the audience before proceeding to perform "Saving All My Love for You" during the HBO-televised concert "Welcome Home Heroes with Whitney Houston" honoring the troops, who...
View ArticleThe King’s Speech: The Gate of the Year 1939
George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death. He was...
View ArticleNatalie Wood: Autopsy Shocker
Natalie Wood (1938-1981) January 2013 autopsy report says death may not have been solely accidental From the Daily Beast: FOUL PLAY? Wood Autopsy Hints at Assault “A year after the LAPD reopened the...
View ArticleFrida Kahlo: What’s in Her Closet?
From ABC News/Univision Frida Kahlo’s Closet is Opened After 58 Years Frida Kahlo is seen smoking after a 1946 operation. “Imagine being in Frida Kahlo‘s childhood home and opening up a closet that has...
View ArticleFrida Kahlo’s Paw
From Frida Kahlo’s diary, “Why do I need feet if I have wings to fly.” About a month before doctors amputated her right leg at the knee, Mexican artist Frida Kahlo drew a picture of her severed feet on...
View ArticleAgatha Christie: An English Lady in African Waters
The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie (1920) introduces retired Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. This is Christie’s first published book. It was all a bit of a lark! There they were,...
View ArticleFrida’s Bed
Frida Kahlo photographed by Nickolas Muray outside her home, La Casa Azul, Coyoacán, Mexico. 1939 Because she was ill for so much of her adult life, artist Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) spent much of her...
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