On March 10, 1997, “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” debuts on television on The WB (now The CW). The television series was based off the 1992 movie of the same name starring Kristy Swanson as Buffy Summers. The series, starring Emmy Award-winning actress Sarah Michelle Gellar, was written and directed by Joss Whedon (who would go…
On March 9, 1997, Christopher Wallace, better known as The Notorious B.I.G. was killed by an unknown assailant in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles. His murder is still unsolved, from theories ranging from gang-related (being murdered by Los Angeles based Crips), to Suge Knight hiring a hitman, as well as his death being connected…
On March 8, 1986, Whitney Houston topped the Billboard 200 chart with her self-titled debut album, “Whitney Houston.” It took the album 50 weeks to reach the top spot, eventually spending 14 weeks at the number one position. The album itself spawned three number one singles, “Saving All My Love for You”, “How Will I…
On March 7, 1988, Harris Glenn Milstead, better known by his drag persona, Divine, passes away due to heart complications. He has been described by People magazine as the “Drag Queen of the Century,” often working with filmmaker John Waters. While Divine achieved fame in the music industry, particularly with the release of various disco…
On March 6, 1965, “My Girl” by The Temptations reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. The song, written by Smokey Robinson, was the first number hit for The Temptations. The Temptations performing “My Girl”: In 2004, “My Girl” was ranked number 88 on Rolling Stone’s list of “The 500 Greatest Songs…
On March 5, 1999, “Cruel Intentions” was released. The film, a modern adaption of the French novel “Les Liaisons dangereuses” starred Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, and Selma Blair. The film focused on a group of wealthy teenagers attending a Catholic prep school in New York City as they manipulated each other for…
March 4, 2007, Khloe Kardashian is arrested for suspicion of DUI. On July 18, 2008, she turned herself in after violating probation. She faced up to 30 days in jail, but served three hours due to overcrowding.
On March 3, 1982, Jessica Biel was born. Before becoming a film actress, Biel is best known for her role on the long-running television series “7th Heaven,” playing Mary Camden. She then starred in a variety of young-adult films in the early 2000s, such as “Summer Catch,” “Blade: Trinity,” as well as the remake to…
On March 2, 1967, “Monday, Monday” by The Mamas & The Papas wins the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group. John Phillips has stated that he wrote the song in 20 minutes, which eventually topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The Mamas & The Papas performing “Monday, Monday” at the…
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, 2012′s “Believe,” debuted on top of…
On February 28, 1986, the teen romantic comedy “Pretty in Pink” was released. The film, written by John Hughes, starred Molly Ringwald as she dealt with love and social cliques while navigating high school. The film itself has become a cult hit, as well a pop culture stable when it comes to classic high school…
On February 27, 1999, Britney Spears tops the Billboard 100 with her debut single, “…Baby One More Time” from her debut album of the same name. The song itself was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance. The video itself sparked controversy for over sexualizing the image of a Catholic school girl,…
