March 28, 2024

On this day in history, June 27, 1985, iconic Route 66 reaches the ‘end of the road’

On this date in history, June 27, 1985, Route 66 — the iconic 2,200-mile American byway from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California — came to an end after 59 years. This occurred after the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) decertified the road and voted to remove its highway signs, according […]

On this day in history, May 10, 1977, iconic American actress Joan Crawford dies in New York City

Joan Crawford, the legendary Oscar-winning actress who appeared in over 80 films during a remarkable 45-year Hollywood career, died on this day in history, May 10, 1977. Born Lucille Fay LeSueur on March 23, 1904, in San Antonio, Texas, Crawford reportedly grew up with little means, and was raised by her mother and stepfather in […]

Secrets behind the most iconic ‘70s rock album covers revealed in new doc

Before the age of the internet and social media, it was all about album covers. And London-based art design studio Hipgnosis created some of the most iconic art, for classic rock acts such as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and Paul McCartney’s post-Beatles band Wings. The new documentary “Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis)” — […]

Jalen Rose talks taking on an iconic role with Cassandra Freeman

Before actress Cassandra Freeman landed the role of Aunt Viv in Peacock’s “Fresh Prince” reboot “Bel-Air,” she had come off a heavy role and told her manager she wanted to play someone who was rich and beautiful. She wanted lighter fare. “That’s it, I don’t wanna do any more sad stories about black people,” she […]

How Princess Diana, Honorary Eagles Fan, Got Her Iconic Jacket

Everybody’s looking forward to the main event this weekend: Rihanna’s Super Bowl Half Time show, of course. But with the Kansas City Chiefs set to face the Philadelphia Eagles, one particularly iconic Eagles fan comes to mind: Diana, Princess of Wales, street style goddess and, while she was alive, a frequent rocker of a memorable

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