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fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 week ago

Cary Grant's Former Beverly Hills Estate Gets a Lavish Modern Reboot | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Cary Grant's Beverly Hills estate, originally purchased in 1946, has been transformed into a modern masterpiece, blending old Hollywood glamour with contemporary design.
LA real estate
fromArchitectural Digest
2 weeks ago

Cary Grant's Sprawling Beverly Hills Property Hits the Market at $77.5 Million

Cary Grant was renovating his Beverly Hills estate when he met his fifth wife. Grant bought the property for $46,000 in 1946 and it was later inherited by his wife.
Renovation
Real estate
fromArchitectural Digest
2 weeks ago

Bette Davis's Oceanfront Maine Estate, "Witch Way," Lists for $15 Million

Bette Davis's former Maine estate, "Witch Way," is listed at $15 million, featuring expansive oceanfront and luxury amenities.
Film
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Mariska Hargitay feels '1000 pound weight' lifted after making documentary

Mariska Hargitay's documentary "My Mom Jayne" reveals her complex understanding of her mother Jayne Mansfield's life.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

'Friends' Theme Song Creator Allee Willis' Playful Pink 'Theme Park' House Is Put on the Market for $2 Million-5 Years After Her Death

"She's one of the few people I knew who created her own theme park, inside and out." - Charles Phoenix
Los Angeles
NYC parents
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Mariska Hargitay on What Mom Jayne Mansfield Would Think of Film She Made About Her

Mariska Hargitay's documentary 'My Mom Jayne' explores her late mother Jayne Mansfield beyond her Hollywood persona.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Historic film studio hits the market at top dollar even as filming dips

Occidental Studios is up for sale amid challenges in the Los Angeles film industry, potentially attracting modern content creators seeking a historic studio space.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

'Iconic' Former Home of Hollywood Legend and 'King of Cowboys' Roy Rogers Hits the Market for $7.2 Million

"Stepping through the doors of the Sherman Oaks abode feels like entering a time capsule dedicated to the 'King of Cowboys,' Roy Rogers, who passed away in 1998."
SF real estate
fromUntapped New York
1 month ago

Daily What?! Marilyn Monroe's Famous "Skirt Scene" Wasn't Just Filmed in NYC - Untapped New York

Billy Wilder's shoot of 'The Seven Year Itch' became legendary for both its on-set chaos and its impact on Hollywood's portrayal of desire.
Independent films
fromVulture
1 month ago

Every Predator Movie, Ranked

'Predator' transformed from an original idea into a beloved franchise, highlighting the unpredictable journey of cinematic creativity.
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

One of Cinema's Most Iconic Sweaters Is Heading to Auction

Ferris Bueller's iconic sweater is up for auction, reflecting its lasting legacy and cultural significance.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

People would prevail': why The Towering Inferno is my feelgood movie

Nostalgia from childhood movie experiences makes The Towering Inferno a comforting 'feelgood' film despite its chaotic premise.
#real-estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
LA real estate

$9.5 Million L.A. Mansion That Was Owned by Cindy Crawford and Jennifer Garner Snags a Buyer After Just a Week on the Market

Silicon Valley real estate
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

Bing Crosby's Former Home in Hillsborough on the Market for a Record-Breaking $40 Million Asking Price

Bing Crosby's former home is for sale at $40 million, drastically increasing from its $175,000 purchase price in 1965.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
LA real estate

$9.5 Million L.A. Mansion That Was Owned by Cindy Crawford and Jennifer Garner Snags a Buyer After Just a Week on the Market

Silicon Valley real estate
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

Bing Crosby's Former Home in Hillsborough on the Market for a Record-Breaking $40 Million Asking Price

Bing Crosby's former home is for sale at $40 million, drastically increasing from its $175,000 purchase price in 1965.
more#real-estate
Film
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

How Hollywood almost screwed up 'Die Hard,' 'Grease' and 'Saturday Night Fever'

Barry Diller proved that star power is not confined to traditional Hollywood when 'Saturday Night Fever' became a massive success.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Mary Pickford's Santa Cruz hideaway

Mary Pickford chose a small redwood sprout for her honor during filming, showcasing her individuality and preference for modesty over grandeur.
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

How unfair representation in film led to the creation of a Chinese film studio in Brooklyn

The Great Wall Film Company was established to combat demeaning portrayals of Asian Americans in early Hollywood.
#met-gala-2025
NYC LGBT
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Why Sydney Sweeney Paid Homage to Kim Novak at the 2025 Met Gala

Sydney Sweeney's gown at the 2025 Met Gala honors Kim Novak and reflects a complex Hollywood history regarding race and romance.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Sydney Sweeney channels Kim Novak at Met Gala 2025 ahead of playing '50s starlet

Sydney Sweeney's gala look paid homage to Kim Novak as she prepares to portray her in a film.
NYC LGBT
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Why Sydney Sweeney Paid Homage to Kim Novak at the 2025 Met Gala

Sydney Sweeney's gown at the 2025 Met Gala honors Kim Novak and reflects a complex Hollywood history regarding race and romance.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Sydney Sweeney channels Kim Novak at Met Gala 2025 ahead of playing '50s starlet

Sydney Sweeney's gala look paid homage to Kim Novak as she prepares to portray her in a film.
more#met-gala-2025
Film
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Cora Sue Collins, a Busy Child Actress in the 1930s, Dies at 98

Cora Sue Collins was a talented child actress who ended her career early after facing sexual harassment.
Los Angeles
fromTasting Table
3 months ago

The LA Farmers Market Beloved By Old Hollywood Icons Is Still Thriving Today - Tasting Table

The Original Farmers Market is a historic cultural landmark in Los Angeles, attracting celebrities and locals for decades.
#karina-longworth
Independent films
fromAnOther
3 months ago

The Podcast Bringing Forgotten Hollywood Lore Back Into the Zeitgeist

Karina Longworth masterfully revives Hollywood's lost stories, creating relevance and engagement through her podcasts at the intersection of nostalgia and current cultural trends.
more#karina-longworth
NYC parents
fromDecider
3 months ago

R.I.P. Jay North: 'Dennis The Menace' star dead at 73

Jay North, known for his role in 'Dennis the Menace,' passed away at 73 from colorectal cancer.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Exclusive | A Hollywood honcho's rustic farmhouse near NYC has listed following an $800K renovation

Adolph Zukor's Rockland County estate, a Hollywood legacy, is on the market for $1.97 million after extensive renovations.
Silicon Valley food
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Gene Hackman's final TV appearance is tied to Guy Fieri

Gene Hackman, the iconic actor, passed away at 95, remembered for roles like Lex Luthor and his brief cameo in "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives".
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

21 "The Sound Of Music" Behind-The-Scenes Facts That'll Make You Watch The Movie In A New Way

Julie Andrews was the definitive choice for Maria in The Sound of Music, despite early Hollywood skepticism about her looks.
fromVulture
7 months ago

'More Snow, You Forehead'

Arnold Schwarzenegger transitioned from action hero to director with a unique and unexpected choice: a remake of the small-scale holiday film Christmas in Connecticut.
fromVulture
8 months ago

What If Russell Crowe Never Won the Oscar for Gladiator?

Russell Crowe's Oscar win for 'Gladiator' significantly changed Oscars and Hollywood history, impacting future narratives and representation.
fromTasting Table
10 months ago

The Forgotten Hollywood Restaurant James Dean Used To Frequent - Tasting Table

James Dean's regular dining at Hamburger Hamlet illustrates his preference for casual, low-key environments amidst his Hollywood lifestyle.
#poltergeist
fromSFGATE
11 months ago
NYC real estate

Iconic 'Poltergeist' House Creeps Onto the Market for $1.1M-Who Will Be Brave Enough To Buy the 'Haunted' Home?

fromNew York Post
11 months ago
NYC real estate

Iconic 'Poltergeist' home lists for sale for the first time in 45 years: 'This house is clean - seriously!'

fromSFGATE
11 months ago
NYC real estate

Iconic 'Poltergeist' House Creeps Onto the Market for $1.1M-Who Will Be Brave Enough To Buy the 'Haunted' Home?

fromNew York Post
11 months ago
NYC real estate

Iconic 'Poltergeist' home lists for sale for the first time in 45 years: 'This house is clean - seriously!'

more#poltergeist
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