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Quote of the day by Sammy Davis, Jr., 'You always have two choices: your commitment versus your fear' offers timeless powerful advice on courage, commitment, fear, resilience, personal growth, success and overcoming life’s biggest challenges

Quote of the day by Sammy Davis Jr. reminds us that fear and commitment often compete for the same decision-making space. Fear asks what could go wrong, while commitment asks what matters enough to pursue despite the possibility of difficulty. The goal is not to live without fear, because fear…

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‘I had to start living for me’: Suzette Charles on winning Miss America, confronting Bill Cosby and releasing her debut album 33 years late

From late-night calls with Stevie Wonder to tours with Frank Sinatra, the US singer seemed primed for success – so what caused her to hide from the public for decades? Finally back in the spotlight, she tells her remarkable story

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'She Looks Sexy All the Time,' Kim Novak Criticises Sydney Sweeney's Casting in Her Biopic—'Never Approved'

Kim Novak, at 93, criticizes the casting of Sydney Sweeney in the biopic 'Scandalous,' highlighting concerns over the portrayal of her relationship with Sammy Davis Jr.

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Kim Novak Has A Brutal Response After Sydney Sweeney Was Picked For Her Biopic

“No matter what, as a woman she shouldn’t have said that.”

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Kim Novak claims Sydney Sweeney too 'sexy' to play her in biopic: 'Totally wrong'

Sweeney previously hit out after a Hollywood producer criticised her appearance and acting ability

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Kim Novak says Sydney Sweeney is ‘totally wrong to play me’ in biopic

The 93-year-old says Sweeney ‘looks sexy all the time’ and she ‘never approved’ Scandalous, drama about her romance with Sammy Davis Jr

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‘She Sticks Out So Much Above The Waist.’ Why Sydney Sweeney’s Body Is (Apparently) The Wrong Fit For Her Next Biopic

Sydney Sweeney is set to play '50 actress Kim Novak, but she's not happy.

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Kim Novak criticises Sydney Sweeney playing her in Scandalous!

Sydney Sweeney plays Kim Novak in Scandalous!, which chronicles the Hollywood icon's romance with Sammy Davis Jr.

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Kim Novak says Sydney Sweeney is ‘totally wrong’ to play her because she ‘looks sexy all the time’

Sweeney was set to play Novak in Colman Domingo’s directorial debut, ‘Scandalous!’

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May Britt death: Mission: Impossible star and ex-wife of Sammy Davis Jr. dies aged 91

The former couple’s wedding came at a time when interracial marriage was still illegal in many states

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May Britt, Swedish actor and former wife of Sammy Davis Jr, dies aged 91

Britt, whose marriage to Davis in 1960 provoked threats due to racism and anti-miscegenation laws in the US, has died of natural causes in Los Angeles

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David Jonsson reveals how Tom Blyth helped him through ‘intense’ filming for prison thriller Wasteman

The Industry star opened up to The Standard about the gruelling 18-day shoot for Cal McMau’s debut film Wasteman

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Lionel Richie: 'The same crooks that were trying to take advantage of Michael Jackson were coming to take advantage of me'

Lionel Richie claims “crooks” tried to take advantage of him and Michael Jackson but he couldn't give any advice as he was also in the firing line.

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From Nosferatu to True Grit: 13 great film remakes, ranked

THE COUNTDOWN: Remakes are inescapable these days, with major studios now churning out fresh takes on popular classics every year. Kathryn Vann picks out 13 of the best

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A Long Walk Fan Made A Bold Claim About The Movie's Young Protagonist, And Now Other King Fans Are All Saying The Same Thing

One Long Walk star is getting serious praise above the rest of the incredible cast.

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Vertigo star Kim Novak reveals mother tried to kill her as a child in new documentary

‘Kim Novak’s Vertigo’ is screening at the Venice Film Festival this week

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Kim Novak ‘concerned’ about biopic depicting her interracial romance

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As Sydney Sweeney Prepares To Play Hollywood Legend Kim Novak, The Vertigo Star Reveals Why She’s ‘Concerned’ About The Biopic

The Golden Age actress has understandable reservations.

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Kim Novak highlights issue with title of new biopic starring Sydney Sweeney

New film will recount the 1957 clandestine love affair between the ‘Vertigo’ star and singer-actor Sammy Davis Jr

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‘I held on to what’s important’: Kim Novak on Hitchcock, Trump and her Venice lifetime achievement award

One of the stars of Hollywood’s golden era, 92-year-old says prize as much about her refusal to be controlled as her on-screen performances

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47 Rarely Seen Old Pics Of Hollywood Celebs Shared On This Instagram Account

Welcome to Old Hollywood, the era when stars in the sky were outshined by stars on the Earth.

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Tailoring and the Black dandy: how 250 years of Black fashion history inspired the 2025 Met Gala

Fashion is one of the most powerful tools we have for understanding ourselves and the world around us. Nowhere is this clearer than in the story of Black American tailoring and the legacy of the Black dandy.

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29 Intriguing “Today I Learned” Facts That You Probably Didn’t Learn In School

The internet can be a wonderful treasure trove of knowledge—so long as you’re curious, media-savvy, and know what sources are reputable.

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"Their music is as aggressively and pretentiously dull as their choice of band name": The Band's second album is an acknowledged classic, but there are some dissenters

For their second album, The Band relocated from upstate New York to California and turned Sammy Davis Jr.’s poolhouse into a makeshift studio

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