Harry Belafonte crossed racial barriers as a singer and actor and became the first African American to win an Emmy. Born in New York City to Jamaican parents, Belafonte's first hit was "Matilda," followed by "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)." He has spent his career impacting the world ...
In 1941, the act came into play to prosecute leaders of the Socialist Workers Party and was used in 1949 against members of the American Communist Party. After going to the Supreme Court in Dennis v. the United States in 1951, the convictions of the American Communist Party leaders were ...
heading back to the United States, never to see his mother or his father again. The family had been an affluent one, but he brought nothing with him, save a Rolex he bought in Switzerland, on the way back to the New World with his American bride and her daughter. Over the years, th...
The It Girl in many of John Hughes' films was Molly Ringwald. However, the redhead’s big-screen debut actually came before her work with Hughes. Ringwald played Miranda Demetrious in 1982'sTempest, a role that earned her a Golden Globe nomination. Still, fans will always associate Ringwald ...
Released in September 1986,Crocodile Dundeebecame the biggest unexpected hit of the '80s. The comedy starred Paul Hogan as a rugged Australian hunter who travels to New York after striking up a friendship (and eventual romance) with an American journalist. Much of the film's comedy was derived...
Released in September 1986,Crocodile Dundeebecame the biggest unexpected hit of the '80s. The comedy starred Paul Hogan as a rugged Australian hunter who travels to New York after striking up a friendship (and eventual romance) with an American journalist. Much of the film's comedy was derived...
"Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" was released at the top of the year as the fourth and final single from Eurythmics' self-titled album. The song broke the band, and more hits followed, including "Who's That Girl?," "Right by Your Side" and "Here Comes the Rain Again." By 1990...
"Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" was released at the top of the year as the fourth and final single from Eurythmics' self-titled album. The song broke the band, and more hits followed, including "Who's That Girl?," "Right by Your Side" and "Here Comes the Rain Again." By 1990...
"Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" was released at the top of the year as the fourth and final single from Eurythmics' self-titled album. The song broke the band, and more hits followed, including "Who's That Girl?," "Right by Your Side" and "Here Comes the Rain Again." By 1990...
Notes:Bright Eyes, Sunny Day Real Estate, Cap'n Jazz and The Jesus Lizard will be joined by Unwound, The Dismemberment Plan, Built to Spill, American Football, The Get Up Kids, Jawbox and more. Ticketing Info mayhem festival 2024