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Old Hollywood Face Swap Is Our New Favorite Tumblr

Emerald Catron — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 19:16:59 +0000

Unlike when we juggle faces with our friends, when you swap the faces of actors from the Golden Age of Hollywood, the results are delightful. In fact, they aren't terrifying at all. That's all they're serving up at the Tumblr Old Hollywood Face Swap -- face swap pictures of old Hollywood stars.

Rush to Join Hollywood's Guitar Center RockWalk

Dave Lifton — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 19:00:02 +0000

It’s not the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but it will have to do for now. Rush will be honored by musical instrument retailer Guitar Center with a place on their RockWalk. The induction ceremony, which is by invitation only, will take place Nov. 20.

Jennifer Anniston : Hottest Woman of All Time! Really?

Harley Myles — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:38:29 +0000

She's hot. Really hot. But according to "Men's Health" Magazine, she's THEEE hottest woman of all time!! ALL TIME ? Seriously?

This Day in History for October 20 – McCarthyism Hits Hollywood and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:15:11 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1944 – Two liquid gas tanks explode in Cleveland, Ohio, killing 130 people and leveling 30 city blocks (More info)

1944 – General Douglas MacArthur returned to the Philippines, 30 months after he declared “I shall return” (More info)

This Day in History for July 13 – Hollywood Sign Dedication and More

Amory Gritta — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:00:18 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1863 – In New York City, opponents of the draft begin three days of rioting which will be later regarded as the worst in US history (More info)

1923 – The Hollywood Sign is officially dedicated in the hills above Los Angeles; it originally reads Hollywoodland but the four last letters are dropped after a 1949 renovation (More info)

Elizabeth Taylor Dead at 79

106.9 The Rock — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:53:50 +0000

Legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor, who for decades captivated audiences with her beauty and talent, died Wednesday in Los Angeles of congestive heart failure, the AP has confirmed. She was 79.

The British-born actress, who appeared in over 50 films throughout her illustrious career, rose to fame as a child actress in such movies as ‘Lassie Come Home’ (1943) and ‘National Velvet’ (1944). From there, she would go on to become one of Hollywood’s most accomplished and praised actresses, landing roles in such classic movies as ‘A Place in the Sun’ (1951), opposite Montgomery Clift, and the epic ‘Giant’ (1956), opposite Rock Hudson and James Dean.

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: The Movie?

Amory Gritta — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:15:19 +0000

Yep. New York's biggest parade is being made into a Hollywood movie. What's next, a film based on a gum wrapper?

Producers Scott Glassgold and Ramond Brothers of IAM Entertainment have bought the rights to develop a film based on the annual parade. Says The Hollywood Reporter:

Charlie Sheen Won't Apologize

Harley Myles — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:30:43 +0000

Good for him. I'm with Chuck. I know some of you might wonder how anyone could be on the side of a guy that appears as screwed up as Charlie Sheen. Here's my point : Charlie Sheen is honest.

His honesty is truly refreshing. Instead of pretending he's sorry for the suitcases full of cocaine, the 20 year old pornstars, chugging bottles of vodka, the 19 year old pornstars, his frivolous spending on baseball memorabilia or even the 18 year old pornstars, he just says..."Can't a guy have a little fun?".