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Dick Van Dyke's wife says living to 100 can be 'a curse'

Dick Van Dyke and his wife Arlene Van Dyke, also known as Arlene Silver, spoke at the “Dick & Arlene Van Dyke Present Vandy Camp" event in Malibu, California.

Celebrity Health News May 21

Alan Alda's Parkinson's disease management has become 'almost a full-time job'

Alan Alda, best known for his 11 seasons as Hawkeye Pierce on “M*A*S*H" from 1972 to 1983, has continued to work despite a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease.

Family May 19

Mariska Hargitay reveals shocking family secret about her biological father

Mariska Hargitay was 3 years old when her mother, actress Jayne Mansfield, was killed in a car accident in 1967. The mother of five, who was compared to Marilyn Monroe, was 34.

Books May 18

Frank Sinatra armed himself after learning he was on Charles Manson's hit list: book

Joseph Paris, who served as Frank Sinatra's hairdresser, has written a book, "Hairman of the Board." In it, Paris claimed the late singer was on Charles Manson's hit list.

Christie Brinkley May 5

Christie Brinkley believes ‘magic dirt’ may have saved her life in near-fatal 1994 helicopter crash

In her new memoir "Uptown Girl," supermodel Christie Brinkley opened up about surviving a terrifying 1994 helicopter crash in Colorado. She described how the near-death experience impacted her.

Holly Madison May 4

Former Playboy model Holly Madison blasts Hollywood as dark place teeming with ‘leeches’

Former Playboy model and reality TV star Holly Madison weighs in on Hollywood's dangerous side and how it could harm aspiring models looking for fast fame.

Christie Brinkley April 30

Christie Brinkley’s ‘National Lampoon’ co-star Beverly D’Angelo saved her from going topless in film

Christie Brinkley has written a new memoir, "Uptown Girl," which chronicles her decades-long modeling career, her four marriages and filming "National Lampoon's Vacation" with Chevy Chase.

Then and Now April 26

Tom Green ditches Hollywood for farm life after wild ride to fame

Tom Green is the subject of three streaming projects: "This Is the Tom Green Documentary," "Tom Green Country" and "Tom Green: I Got a Mule!"

Then and Now April 26

'Dallas' star says TV 'cougar' Linda Gray's prank during controversial kiss left his lips numb

Christopher Atkins details what it was like stripping down for the 1980 film "The Blue Lagoon" opposite Brooke Shields and kissing the much older Linda Gray on the hit soap opera "Dallas."

Celebrity Marriages April 21

Dick Van Dyke ignored warnings about 46-year age gap with wife Arlene Silver

Dick Van Dyke, who starred in "Mary Poppins" opposite Julie Andrews, spoke about his marriage of 13 years to Arlene Silver, a makeup artist. He turns 100 in December.

Books April 20

Grateful Dead’s ‘Hell in a Bucket’ duck got drunk on set, pal points to who likely made it happen

Filmmaker Lenn Dell'Amico, who befriended Grateful Dead singer Jerry Garcia in the 1980s, directed the 1987 music video "Hell in a Bucket," which appeared frequently on MTV.

The Dukes of Hazzard April 19

'Dukes of Hazzard' actor protected co-star Catherine Bach on rise to sex symbol fame

"The Dukes of Hazzard" is currently being honored at a new exhibition by the Hollywood Museum titled "Iconic Rides," where the General Lee is displayed.

Then and Now April 18

‘Rocky’ star Dolph Lundgren invests in America, proudly embraces citizenship: ‘This country has been my life’

Dolph Lundgren is the founder and chair of Hard Cut Vodka, which is made from Idaho potatoes and Rocky Mountain water. It's an all-American spirit.

Feud April 13

'Psycho' actress Vera Miles put family before fame, stepped away from stardom on her terms: author

For decades, it's been speculated that Vera Miles and director Alfred Hitchcock had bad blood after Vera Miles turned down a role in "Vertigo" to have her third child.

Then and Now April 7

‘Facts of Life’ actress sets record straight about reboot after co-star claims 'greedy b----' sabotaged it

"The Facts of Life" starred Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Nancy McKeon, Mindy Cohn and Charlotte Rae. The hit sitcom aired aired from 1979 to 1988 on NBC.

TV April 7

‘Power Rangers’ star called ‘madman’ who got away with fatal stabbing: ex

Ricardo Medina Jr., who played the Red Lion Wild Force Ranger on “Power Rangers Wild Force," was the voice of Deker on “Power Rangers Samurai" and also appeared in such shows as “ER."

Books April 5

'Gilligan's Island' star Tina Louise suffered troubled childhood before Hollywood fame

Tina Louise, who starred as Ginger Grant on the hit '60s sitcom "Gilligan's Island," recently released the audio version of her 1997 memoir, "Sunday."

TV April 4

'X-Files' star David Duchovny debunks government conspiracy theories in search for the truth

David Duchovny starred as agent Fox Mulder in the hit TV series "The X-Files" from 1993 to 2002. He's now producing and hosting a new History Channel series.

Then and Now March 29

‘Little House on the Prairie’ star issues warning about ‘predators’ lurking in Hollywood

Alison Arngrim told Larry King in 2004 she was sexually abused by a loved one as a child. She described how the experience affected her in the memoir “Confessions of a Prairie Bitch."

TV March 24

‘7th Heaven’ star Stephen Collins living with ‘superfan’ 40 years younger after sexual misconduct confession

In 2012, Stephen Collins, beloved TV dad from WB's "7th Heaven," made headlines for “inappropriate sexual conduct with three female minors" between 1973 and 1994.

TV March 24

‘7th Heaven’ star Stephen Collins’ accuser reveals 'worst part’ of hearing his sexual misconduct confession

April Price, an Oklahoma woman who claimed Stephen Collins exposed himself to her three times, is speaking out in the Investigation Discovery (ID) series "Hollywood Demons."

Documentary March 16

Raquel Welch once threatened father with fire poker during explosive argument: doc

Raquel Welch, the actress and pinup who famously wore a skimpy fur bikini in the film "One Million Years B.C.," died in 2023 at age 82 after battling Alzheimer's disease.

Then and Now March 15

Michael Landon didn’t allow ‘any a--holes’ on ‘Little House on the Prairie’ set: actress

Before Melora Hardin played Janet Levinson in "The Office," she worked as a child actress in "Little House on the Prairie" starring Michael Landon, who was her director.

Books March 9

Elizabeth Taylor inspired bank robber to ditch life of crime and move to Hollywood: book

Terry Moogan has written a memoir, "Liverpool Bank Robber to Hollywood Butler," which details his encounters with Lucille Ball, Clint Eastwood, Merv Griffin and George Segal, among others.

Books March 8

Red Hot Chili Peppers front man's girlfriend of the '90s was 'rattled for years' by his heroin addiction

Ione Skye starred in the 1989 Cameron Crowe film “Say Anything" opposite John Cusack. She dated Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers when she was 16 and he was 24.

Old Hollywood March 1

Jerry Lewis' son is on '30-year quest' for star's lost Holocaust film

Comedian Jerry Lewis, also known for his partnership with Dean Martin, passed away in 2017 at age 91. His Holocaust drama, "The Day the Clown Cried," has never been screened in its entirety.

Then and Now February 21

‘Andy Griffith Show’ actor Ron Howard finds out he's a distant cousin of co-star Don Knotts

Ron Howard, who played Opie on "The Andy Griffith Show" as a child, said he recently found out that he and former co-star Don Knotts are distant cousins.

Then and Now February 16

‘Little House on the Prairie’ star Alison Arngrim says Netflix reboot can't recreate Michael Landon's 'magic'

Netflix confirmed that an adaption of "Little House on the Prairie" by Laura Ingalls Wilder is in the works. Rebecca Sonnenshine of “The Vampire Diaries" will be the executive producer.

Documentary February 14

Sly Stone’s daughter once snorted lines of sidewalk chalk to mimic his cocaine use: doc

Sly Stone's daughter, Phunne Stone, recalled what it was like growing up with the funk artist in a new documentary titled "Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius)."

VIDEO February 14

Frankie Muniz returns to track after NASCAR truck race wreck

The former 'Malcolm in the Middle' star discusses his NASCAR career in the Craftsman Truck Series.