Hollywood and Crime
Hollywood & Crime: The Life and Death of “The Ping Girl” Carole Landis
Rex Harrison is the worst.
classic gossip
Hollywood and Crime
Hollywood & Crime: The Life and Death of Ramon Novarro, Hollywood’s First True Latin Lover
He broke barriers as Hollywood's most prominent Latino leading men. His murder exposed the rot of homophobia.
classic gossip
Colleen Moore: The Silent Movie Star Who Inspired A Star is Born
A Star is Born is one of Hollywood's most famous myths about its own toxicity. It was inspired by a long-forgotten silent film diva.
Many Marriages
The Many Marriages of Rita Hayworth
The glamorous dancing star of classic noir married five times. Every husband sucked.
Hollywood and Crime
Hollywood & Crime: The Not-So-Mysterious Death of Thelma Todd
Was it the lover? The cuckolded wife? The gangster ex-husband? Or just a sad accident? The death of one of Hollywood’s original blonde bombshells sparked an ongoing cycle of conspiracies.
diet culture
Is This the Weirdest Classic Hollywood Diet of All Time?
The studio system demanded that its actors stick to a specific weight lest they lose work. One silent film vamp had a very dangerous diet to maintain this standard. We don't recommend it.
diet culture
Barbara La Marr: Did The Girl Who Was Too Beautiful Digest a Tapeworm to Lose Weight?
She was heralded for her legendary beauty. A mythic crash diet became her legacy.
Hollywood and Crime
Hollywood & Crime: What Happened to Jean Harlow’s Husband?
She was the original blonde bombshell. He was the producer twice her age. Their marriage never made sense. His death raised even more questions.
Do You Remember
Do You Remember: The Love Story of Sammy Davis Jr. and Kim Novak
She was meant to be the next Rita Hayworth. He was the entertainer who dominated Vegas. Their romance almost ended with his murder.
Hollywood and Crime
Hollywood & Crime: Whatever Happened to Olive Thomas?
A silent movie star, her partying husband, and the tragic accident that caused an industry-wide scandal.
Elizabeth Taylor
Classic Reissue: Liz’s Taylor’s MGM Fairytale Wedding
For her first marriage, Elizabeth Taylor's studio bosses put together one hell of a Hollywood production. Shame about the husband.
classic gossip
Do You Remember: When Hollywood Sold Out Rory Calhoun to Protect Rock Hudson
Vintage gossip time! The leading man, the cowboy, the gossip rag, and the fallout.