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Judy Garland

Judy Garland was one of the most iconic and recognizable movie stars of all time. She also (might have) helped kick off the gay rights movement.

Rebecca Pahle






Prince

You might love his music, but there are probably a few things you don't know about the artist formerly known as The Artist Formerly Known as Prince.

Erica Palan
















Channing Tatum takes center stage in 'Magic Mike' (2012).

Steven Soderbergh’s dance dramedy, based partly on Channing Tatum's real-life pre-Hollywood career, sold tickets, burnished careers, elevated male stripping to an art form, and became the surprise hit of the summer of 2012.

Bradford Watson


Grant Lamos IV, Getty Images for the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival

You don't have to be a 'Star Wars' fan to understand who George Lucas is. The acclaimed filmmaker has been one of Hollywood's biggest names for more than 40 years now.

Natalie Zamora