Barbara Eden’s Best-Kept Jeannie Secrets Revealed

Barbara Eden’s Best-Kept Jeannie Secrets Revealed

Do you remember the first time you saw Jeannie blink? That little nod of the head, the crossed arms, the soft chime, and suddenly, anything was possible. For millions of us who grew up watching I Dream of Jeannie, Barbara Eden was pure magic. More than 60 years after...
The Real People Behind 7 Beloved Beatles Songs

The Real People Behind 7 Beloved Beatles Songs

You know the songs by heart. But did you know the stories behind them? John Lennon and Paul McCartney drew from real life more than most people realize. Some of their most beloved songs were inspired by actual people, a grieving child, a lonely woman, a reclusive...
The Elvis Film That Gave Us the First Music Video

The Elvis Film That Gave Us the First Music Video

If you were old enough to go to the movies in 1957, you might remember the electric buzz around Elvis Presley’s third film. Jailhouse Rock hit theaters that fall, and it was unlike anything audiences had seen before. Production kicked off on May 13, 1957,...
Neil Diamond Wrote These 7 Hits for Other Artists

Neil Diamond Wrote These 7 Hits for Other Artists

Most of us think of Neil Diamond as the man behind “Sweet Caroline” and “Cracklin’ Rosie.” Over a 60-year career, he sold more than 130 million records and earned 13 Grammy nominations, plus a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. But here...
Why Marilyn Monroe Refused to Wear a Girdle

Why Marilyn Monroe Refused to Wear a Girdle

This year would have been Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday. She was born on June 1, and the milestone has people looking back at what made her so unforgettable. One man who knew her personally has some answers. James Haspiel, now 88, first encountered Monroe when...