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4 Facts about Actors and Blackface
4 Facts about Actors and Blackface Blackface was the makeup that non-black actors used in performances to caricature African-Americans. (by Webby) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ There has been much discussion about the use of blackface lately,…
On this day: Casablanca premieres
Casablanca On this day, in 1942, Casablanca premiered in Hollywood. The film, starring Humphrey Bogart, in his first romantic film, and Ingrid Bergman, won an Academy Award for Best Picture. Set during World…
First Interracial Kiss on Television
On this day: First Interracial Kiss on Television It might be hard to imagine today, but once-upon-a-time, interracial kissing, particularly between a black person and a white person, was an absolute “no-no” on…
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Screenwriting Star William Goldman dies at 87
Screenwriting Star William Goldman dies at 87 The writer of the screenplays for Misery, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, All the President’s Men and Marathon Man died at 87, after a…
5 Actor-Turned-Politicians
5 Actor-Turned-Politicians (by Darryl Green) It’s election time! It’s time to see which politicians will win and which ones will lose, which party will gain power, and which one will lose it, which…
Rock Hudson Dies from AIDS-related complications
On October 2, 1985, screen legend Rock Hudson died, due to AIDs-related complications. The quintessential “leading man” was the first major celebrity to die of AIDS (by AM Staff) On October 2, 1985,…
7 Basic Facts about Actor Labor Unions
7 Basic Facts about Actor Labor Unions (By AM Staff) Do you know why SAG merged with AFTRA? Do you know why Actor’s Equity Association was created? Do you know how unions…
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The Types of Actor Headshots
Learn more about the different ways actors use headshots to market themselves! Learn MoreNeil Simon passed away at 91
Neil Simon passed away at 91, due to complications with pneumonia. (By AM Staff) American playwright and screenwriter, Neil Simon, passed away, due to complications with pneumonia. He was pronounced dead at…
Editorial: Crazy Rich Asians Should Set A New Trend
Editorial: Crazy Rich Asians Should Set A New Trend Will Hollywood begin to produce more Asian-themed films and more substantive roles with Asian characters, than it has in the past? (by AM staff)…
On this day, in 1962, Marilyn Monroe, died of an overdose of barbiturates
On August 5, 1962, Marilyn Monroe, died of an overdose of barbiturates at the age of 36. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Norma Jeane Mortensen (June 1, 1926 – August 5, 1962), better known…