June St. Clair was a beautiful burlesque star who tragically committed suicide in 1949 She was born Geraldine Margaret Ford on October 1, 1913 in Avon, Massachusetts. Her father, Jeremiah Ford, worked as a janitor. June and her siblings grew up in a very conservative household. When she was a teenager the family moved to […]
Olive Thomas was a Ziegfeld Follies showgirl who became a movie star before her mysterious death at age twenty-five She was born Oliveretta Elaine Duffy on October 20, 1894, in Charleroi, Pennsylvania. Olive was the oldest of three children. Sadly her father, steelworker, died in a 1906 accident. Soon after the family moved to McKees […]
Rita Hayworth was one of the most successful and desirable women in Hollywood. Her millions of fans had no idea that she was hiding a tragic family secret. For years she had been sexually abused and raped by her own father! She was born Margarita Carmen Cansino on October 17, 1918, in Brooklyn, New York. […]
Linda Darnell was a popular 1940s actress known for her great beauty and her many heartbreaking affairs She was born Monetta Eloyse Darnell on October 16, 1923, in Dallas, Texas. Her father, Calvin Darnell, worked in the post office. During her childhood her mother became obsessed with making her a star. Linda became a child […]
The American Film Market® (AFM®) announced the current lineup of participating Exhibitors for its upcoming 45th edition, scheduled for November 5-10, 2024. This year marks a significant milestone as the AFM relocates to the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas for the first time. With AFM still four months away, Exhibitor registrations are surging, with early sign-ups […]
Jenny Maxwell was a promising starlet who was murdered under mysterious circumstances She was born Jennifer Helene Maxwell on September 3, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York. Her father, John Maxwell, was a construction worker from Norway. During her childhood she began modeling and took acting classes. While attending Brooklyn high school the sixteen year old […]
With the passing of comedian and radio personality Wanda Smith on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, fans have begun to rehash some of the legendary personality’s most memorable moments on the airwaves. Smith was best known as the co-host of the “Frank & Wanda in the Morning Show” on Atlanta’s V-103, where she entertained alongside Frank […]
Authorities in Paris, Texas, are investigating a suspicious fire last week that destroyed a Black church, which reportedly had been spray-painted with racial slurs before it went up in flames. Officials have remained mum after the Sept. 29 blaze, prompting some community members to doubt their commitment to a thorough investigation. At least one activist […]
Fin-tech mogul and MAGA-maniac Elon Musk is set to charge Hurricane Helene victims nearly $400 for Starlink internet, after initially promoting the service as free for disaster-impacted communities. People online are calling him selfish and comparing him to another mogul, Oprah Winfrey, who receives repeated backlash for not using more of her own money to […]
Years after their high-profile split, La La Anthony admits there are still some “day-to-day” challenges when co-parenting with her ex-husband, former NBA player Carmelo Anthony. The actress and television personality shed light on the complexities of raising their 17-year-old son, Kiyan, in light of their divorce and finding out about his secret child. Fans bring […]
