Josephine Baker was probably the closest thing the Jazz Age had to a mega-star. The Black actress/dancer was a worldwide celebrity and devoted civil rights activist who first rose to fame by dancing in a "skirt" of artificial bananas (and very little else

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Being hounded by paparazzi dedicated to snapping a photo of every inane part of celebrity life is a given when you’re famous. But that doesn’t mean that most celebrities enjoy it.
Tom Hardy is an Oscar-nominated actor who entered the superhero universe with 'The Dark Knight Rises,' then starred in 'Venom.' But it turns out he was also in contention to play one of Marvel's most iconic characters.
If even Eleven is scared, then we must be in for a very wild ride with the rest of 'Stranger Things.'
'Game of Thrones' star Isaac Hempstead Wright says that while the series' ending shocked many viewers, it came straight from George R.R. Martin himself.
One Twitter user has created an alternate ending where Bran Stark’s true intentions are not as innocent as the real series conclusion made them out to be.
In the early morning hours of May 27, 2019, Bill Buckner—the former MLB first baseman for the Dodgers, Cubs, and Red Sox—passed away at the age of 69 after battling Lewy Body Dementia.
Sally Ride—the first American woman in space—paved the way for female astronauts, and proved there is such thing as a stupid question.
Charles Dance, who played Tywin Lannister in the first four seasons of 'Game of Thrones,' said that he was confused by the series finale.
When you think of the many actors who might be best suited to stepping into Hugh Jackman's shoes—and claws—as Wolverine, the 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' star might seem an odd choice. But he's got a lot of support behind him.
The acclaimed author—who regularly shares his pop culture opinions on Twitter—took to social media earlier this week to weigh in on the 'Game of Thrones' finale.
Before Nicholas Hoult took on roles such as Hank McCoy/Beast in the 'X-Men' series, he was hoping to be the King in the North on 'Game of Thrones.'
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, the actor who plays the Mountain on 'Game of Thrones,' wants fans to know that he's sorry about what happened in the most recent episode. And that "Cersei made me do it."
Peter Mayhew, the actor who played Chewbacca for more than three decades, has passed away at the age of 74.
Though he has yet to win an Oscar (despite seven nominations ... and counting), Wes Anderson is largely considered one of today’s most influential filmmakers—and a true auteur.
Willie Nelson is one of the world’s most accomplished musicians—and not just in the country music world.
The pivotal moment in last night's <em>Game of Thrones</em> episode was not one that the audience—or the cast—anticipated.
One of Joan Rivers's favorite vacation spots wasn't a tropical beach or a ritzy villa—it was Colonial Williamsburg.
Emilia Clarke understands why the Mother of Dragons wasn't more concerned about the incestuous secret Jon Snow revealed.
Here’s how some of the series’ stars (past and present) made a living before they were Starks, Lannisters, Baratheons, Targaryens, and beyond.
Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen may be an onscreen item, but Kit Harington says that it's "really odd" to kiss Emilia Clarke.
Bran Stark looks as though he can stare right through people's souls, but actor Isaac Hempstead Wright says there's a simple explanation for that.
Richard Madden may not have held the title of King in the North for long on 'Game of Thrones,' but his memories of his time on the show—and his co-stars—live on.
Whether you know James McAvoy from the X-Men series or his early gigs on British TV, this year is already proving to be a major one for the actor (who turns 40 on April 21).