Davy Jones of The Monkees is Dead
Davy Jones, the lead singer of The Monkees, is dead at the age of 66.
Monthly Archive: February 2012
David Koresh and the Waco Siege
Federal agents tried to enter the compound of David Koresh and the Branch Davidians on February 28, 1993. A shootout left 10 people dead and began a 51-day siege.
Claymation Classic: The Great Cognito
A World War II classic from the golden era of clay animation.
Movie Ads From 1990s Comic Books, Part II
Yes, another gallery of movie ads from the backs of my comic books from the early 1990s.
The Oscars: Seven Fun Photos and One Slightly Scary One
The winners weren’t the only ones having a good time at the 2012 Oscars, and one grizzled nominee is getting maybe a little too grizzled.
Christopher Plummer is the Oldest Person Ever to Win an Acting Oscar
At age 82, Christopher Plummer has outlasted a mess of famous actors to become The Oldest Winner Ever.
Octavia Spencer Claims the First Acting Oscar of 2012
She played Minny Jackson in The Help, and now she’s an Oscar-winner. Ladies and gentlemen, Octavia Spencer.
Oscar Nominees 2012: The Class Portraits
What do you get when 20 Oscar nominees sit down for quick portraits?
Downton Abbey vs. The X-Files: The Song is Out There
Ever compare the theme music of Downton Abbey and The X-Files?
‘Albert Nobbs’: Did Glenn Close Steal It from Robin Williams?
Shocking but true: Glenn Close’s dream project is a secret remake of the 1999 weepie Bicentennial Man.
Oscar Nominees 2012: The Final Recap
Surely they won’t snub Meryl Streep again, will they? Yes, we think they will.
Black History Month: Mae C. Jemison
Mae Jemison is not exactly a famous name. But she was the first black woman in outer space. Think about how tough you have to be for that.
Oh Dear Lord, Not Shirley MacLaine in ‘Downton Abbey’
Hit show Downton Abbey has been ruined forever by the addition of Shirley MacLaine. And they haven’t even filmed the episodes yet.
Jeremy Lin as a Lad
What was NBA phenom Jeremy Lin like in the Palo Alto years? “Rail-thin” and determined.
Drew Barrymore is Still Only 37 (Photos!)
Drew Barrymore has been acting since 1978 — and she’s not even 40.
Billy Crystal: How Old Do You Have to Be to Remember Him?
He’s a beloved figure if you’re a certain age. So what IS that certain age?
Some Drawings of Some Presidents
I found some drawings of U.S. presidents in the neighborhood. How about a little presidential trivia to go along with them?
Old Photos of John Glenn
From the archives of LIFE magazine, rare photos of John Glenn.
A Tower of Lincoln Books
Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. is where Abe Lincoln got shot in the head. Their Center for Education and Leadership is now open to the public and features a tower made of books about Lincoln.
Movie Ads from 1990s Comic Books
Here’s a small gallery of scans from the backs of comic books from the 1990s. Today’s special is “buddy movies.”
Is Jeremy Lin Annoying the Tiger Moms?
He only got Bs at Harvard and he shoots hoops for a living. What kind of role model is that?
Meet the Patriotic, Tube-Yanking Former Sailor Who’s Running GM
Dan Akerson, the CEO who’s turning General Motors around, is a Naval Academy graduate and a bit of a patriot.
Bill Clinton on Monica Lewinsky: “I Screwed Up With This Girl”
Now we know why Monica Lewinsky is getting so many page views.
Kate Upton: Biography and Photos
Who is Kate Upton and why is The New York Times saying such nice things about her?
Black History Month: W.E.B. Du Bois
Meet prolific writer and editor William Edward Burghardt Du Bois. He had a topsy-turvey relationship with the NAACP, he was tried for being a foreign agent and he died in Africa.
Valentine’s Day Special: Dancing Cheek to Cheek
Nothing says Valentine’s Day quite like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers with romantic Spanish subtitles.
Hugh Laurie Alert: ‘House’ Is Ending After Eight Seasons
The British actor has three more months to crank up the cranky on his hit show.
Adele Wins 7.69% of All Available Grammys
Adele waved to fans and then wiped the floor with the competition at the 2012 Grammy Awards.
Jeremy Lin Biography: New!
Feel the “Linsanity” with our new profile of NBA star Jeremy Lin.
Celebrity Deaths of 2012: Whitney Houston Joins the List
Five celebrity deaths in 23 days: it’s been quite a melancholy run.
Exit Only: Whitney Houston’s Body Leaves the Beverly Hilton
Photo of the day: Whitney Houston leaves the Beverly Hilton hotel under a bad sign.
Whitney Houston Death: Fire Department Was Already Nearby
EMTs were just down the hall, it seems,when Whitney Houston was found on Saturday.
Whitney Houston is Dead: Photos and Videos
Singer Whitney Houston has died at age 48, her publicist announced on Saturday. We look back at her early hits.
The Phantom Menace: Dreadful, Calamity, or Just Pretty Bad?
Critics hate the 3D reissue of The Phantom Menace. Let’s enjoy!
Steve Jobs’ FBI File: Distortion, Drugs and Funny Fax Forms
Even the Feds knew about the famous Steve Jobs “reality distortion field.”
‘On The Whole, I’d Rather Be Eating 337 Chicken Wings in Philadelphia’
Super-glutton Takeru Kobayashi downed 337 chicken wings in 30 minutes at Wing Bowl 20. And lived to talk about it.
Which Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model is Now a Big-Haired $350 Million Mogul?
It’s not Heidi Klum and it’s not Christie Brinkley. But you’re getting warmer.
The World’s Most Expensive Painting
The world’s most expensive painting is The Card Players, by Paul Cézanne. It sold in late 2011 for an estimated $250 million.
Oscar Nominee Michel Hazanavicius Talks About Uggie the Dog
In which a blog post about a celebrated French director is hijacked by a cute li’l Jack Russell terrier.
Literal Titles for Dr. Seuss Books
Good old Dr. Seuss did tend to write “message” books in his later years. What if he’d put the messages right on the cover?
Is God Necessary?
Writer (and atheist) Kenan Malik asks a roomful of theology students: “Who Needs God?”
The Charles Dickens – Amy Winehouse Connection
What do they have in common? Crazy old Camden Town.
60 Years as The Queen
Queen Elizabeth II was in Kenya when she found out her father King George VI had died. That was 60 years ago, and 2012 brings her Diamond Jubilee.
Eli Manning Biography and Photos
Just in time for Super Bowl XLVI: a new biography of Giants quarterback Eli Manning.
3 Out of 4 Fortune Tellers Agree: The Super Bowl’s in the Bag for the Patriots
The Knight of Swords card says victory for Tom Brady… but only after three bad calls from referees.
Black History: Odetta
In honor of Black History Month, we’ve added another activist-entertainer to our files: Odetta, the folk singer who came to fame in the 1960s for her powerful voice in protest songs.
Donald Trump Endorses Mitt Romney: Six Photos
The many faces of Donald Trump were on display as he endorsed Mitt Romney for president in the lobby of the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas.
Groundhog Day 2012: Punxsutawney Phil Saw His Shadow!
Punxsutawney Phil saw “many shadows” and scurried back to his burrow. Six more weeks of winter, kids.
Tom Brady Likes New Socks
Truer words were never spoken by any philosopher: “I love new socks.”
Don Cornelius and the Soul Train Dance Line
In honor of the late Don Cornelius: Great moments from the Soul Train dance line.
The Vampire Novel of the Century
What’s the most influential vampire novel from the last 100 years? The Horror Writers of America have narrowed it down to six nominees. Hint: Twilight isn’t one of them.
Does Mitt Overdo It?
Mitt Romney is trying to seem more warm and friendly with voters. But is he trying too hard?