Celebrities
What Is Stiff Person Syndrome? Celine Dion Announces Diagnosis of Rare Disease
The neurological disease affects about one to two people in a million
Two People Showed Up to Her Book Signing. Then, Margaret Atwood and Stephen King Commiserated
Famous writers around the world offered support to debut author Chelsea Banning
Elvis Presley's Private Jet Is Going Up for Auction
The famous singer bought the JetStar in 1976, a year before his death
Christine McVie, Singer-Songwriter Behind Some of Fleetwood Mac's Greatest Hits, Dies at 79
For decades, she was a powerful creative force in one of history's most popular rock bands
The Making of Steven Spielberg
"The Fabelmans" is a lightly fictionalized dramatization of the famous director's childhood
See Stunning Portraits of Ava DuVernay, José Andrés and the Williams Sisters
The National Portrait Gallery's 2022 Portrait of a Nation Award honors seven changemakers, from Anthony Fauci to Clive Davis
Why 1992 Was Such a 'Horrible Year' for Elizabeth II and the Royal Family
The fifth season of "The Crown" explores the dissolution of Charles and Diana's marriage, a catastrophic fire and other Windsor tragedies
See Rare Photos of the Beatles Before They Were Famous
The images show the band playing a local gig in Liverpool in 1961
Inside the Disneyland of Graveyards
How Forest Lawn Memorial-Park, a star-studded cemetery in Los Angeles, corporatized mourning in America
Who Was the Real Marilyn Monroe?
"Blonde," a heavily fictionalized film by Andrew Dominik, explores the star's life and legend in a narrative that's equal parts glamorous and disturbing
How Hulu's 'Mike' Dramatizes the Life of Boxing Heavyweight Mike Tyson
The new eight-part series tries to humanize its notorious central character, whose athletic prowess was later overshadowed by his actions outside the ring
How Nichelle Nichols Launched Real-Time Opportunities for Women in Space
When NASA asked for help, the actress said: 'I will bring you the most qualified people on the planet'
There’s No Place Like Home—but What’s the Right Place for Dorothy's Dress From 'The Wizard of Oz'?
Donated to the head of Catholic University’s drama department in 1973, the garment's ownership is now at the center of a legal dispute
Gilded Age Excess Lived on at the 2022 Met Gala
Celebrities paid tribute to the era of extravagance through gold-adorned ensembles, splashy headdresses and more
Martha Mitchell Was the Brash 'Mouth of the South' That Roared
A portrait reveals the dignity behind the maligned woman who stepped up to tell the truth
The Man Who Walked Around the World, Collecting the Autographs of the Rich and Famous
In the early 1900s, Joseph Mikulec traveled some 175,000 miles on foot, gathering 60,000 signatures in a leather-bound album that is now up for sale
Who Was the Real Lucille Ball?
"I Love Lucy" is having a moment—but we're still not ready to see its star and creator clearly
Studio Executives Did Not Want Marlon Brando for the Title Role in 'The Godfather'
On the film's 50th anniversary, a Smithsonian historian reflects on the cultural phenomenon of the blockbuster hit
Photographer Iké Udé Is Retelling Africa's Narrative With the Power of Portraiture
A new show celebrates the stars of Nigeria's Nollywood, the country’s vibrant $3 billion film industry
The Black Record Label That Introduced the Beatles to America
Over its 13-year run, Vee Jay built a roster that left a lasting impact on every genre of music
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