The March 2, 1965, the Academy Award-winning musical “The Sound of Music” was released. The film, starring Julie Andres and Christopher Plummer, is based on the memoir “The Story of the Trapp Family Singers” by Maria von Trapp. Featuring music by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, the musical went on to win five Academy…
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On March 1, 1994, Justin Bieber was born. The Canadian singer, first discovered through YouTube videos showcasing his singing, broke into the music scene with his top ten single, “Baby,” which was released on January 18, 2010. His debut album, “My World,” was certified platinum, while his latest album,…
On February 28, 1984, “Thriller” by Michael Jackson won a record eight Grammy Awards. The album, released in November of 1982, was produced by Quincy Jones, and among its top wins include “Album of the Year” and “Record of the Year.” The album itself went on to sell 29 million copies worldwide.
February 27, 1980, Donna Summer won the inaugural Best Female Rock Performance Grammy for “Hot Stuff.” The single, featured in Summer’s album “Bad Girls,” reached the number-one spot on the Billboard Hot 100, and was certified platinum. In addition, it ranked #104 on Rolling Stone’s list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.” Donna…
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On February 26, 1887, William Frawley was born. Throughout his extensive work in film, appearing in over 100 films, he is best remembered as playing landlord Fred Mertz in “I Love Lucy” and the “The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour,” and his work afterwards in “My Three Sons.” William FrawleyAP Photo…
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On February 25, 1945, lead guitarist of the Beatles, George Harrison was born. With the Beatles, Harrison sold over 600 million records worldwide, and as a solo artist released 11 studio albums, selling over ten million records worldwide. His guitar skills lead him to be ranked number 11 by…
On February 24, 1965, Kristin Davis was born. The actress, whose career spans over 25 years, is best known for playing the role of Charlotte York on the hit HBO show “Sex and the City” from 1998-2004. For her portrayal of Charlotte York, Davis was nominated for an Emmy Award, and won a Screen Actors…
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On February 23, 2000, Christina Aguilera wins the Grammy for Best New Artist, her first Grammy. Christina Aguilera at the 2000 Grammy Awards with her Best New Artist GrammyGetty Images She was nominated alongside Britney Spears, Kid Rock, and Macy Gray. At 19 years old, Aguilera became the second…
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On February 22, 2011, the seventh installment of “The Real Housewives” franchise, “The Real Housewives of Miami,” made its debut on Bravo. Alexia Echevarria, Lisa Hoshstein, Adriana De Moura, Joanna Krupa, and Lea BlackBravo Originally season one was meant to be a restructuring of the failed Bravo reality series,…
On February 21, 1981, Dolly Parton topped the music charts with the single “9 to 5.” The single, featured in the 1980 film “9 to 5″ starring Parton alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, topped the music charts for two weeks. In addition to being certified platinum, it earned Parton an Academy Award nomination and…
On February 20, 1988, Rihanna was born. The singer, hailing from Barbados, made her music debut with her 2005 debut single, “Pon de Replay.” The single, featured in her debut album “Music of the Sun,” was commercially successful, topping the Billboard Hot Dance Club chart. Arguably, she attained international stardom with the number-one hit “Umbrella,”…
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On February 19, 2007, Britney Spears went crazy, shaved her head (thinking she would be drugged tested by the courts), and attacked people with her umbrella (specifically the paparazzi). via TMZ via TMZ via TMZ via TMZ via TMZ This led to a conservatorship being placed on her, which…
On February 18, 1965, Dr. Dre was born. The American rapper and producer, hailing from Compton, California, has had a career spanning 30 years, working with rappers such as Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent, and The Game. Aside from previously being the co-owner of Death Row Records, Dr. Dre was best known as being part…
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On February 17, 1981, American socialite and heiress Paris Hilton was born. Hilton is the great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton, the founder of the Hilton Hotels. Due to being a stable in the late night scene, from parties, to high profiled relationships, she’s been a constant fixture in various entertainment…
On February 16, 2015, Academy Award-nominated singer Lesley Gore passed away. The singer, whose hits include “It’s My Party” and “You Don’t Own Me,” passed away after a battle with cancer in New York City. Lesley Gore performing “It’s My Party” in 1965: Gore, who was discovered by Quincy Jones, was nominated for an Academy…
