NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to author Martha Ackmann about her new book on "American icon" Dolly Parton and the ambition it took the young Tennessean to reach success.

Running at nearly three hours long, the film was directed by David Fincher (Fight Club, Gone Girl, House of Cards) and ...

Today, the world celebrates a true legend: Dick Van Dyke turns 100. Few performers have left as indelible a mark on ...

MONTREAL -- Bobby Rousseau, a four-time Stanley Cup champion with the Montreal Canadiens between 1965-69 and winner of the ...

THE work of an acclaimed Darlington artist who died tragically young is being exhibited in her home town for the first time in 60 years ...

Dick Van Dyke, the legendary actor and comedian, celebrates his 100th birthday with a documentary, performances, and ...

For the poster boy of Premier League owners, a self-made man who had rescued his hometown club, Brighton and Hove Albion, ...

Star of such classics as 'Mary Poppins' and 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang', the Hollywood icon remains optimistic, active and eager to dance into life’s next act.

Brenda Lee's journey to stardom began at a young age. By the time she was five, she had already captured the spotlight by winning a talent contest with her rendition of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game." ...

The death of Pope Francis brought change to the Catholic Church, which counts 1.4 billion adherents and is now led — for the first time — by an American pope. The fatal shooting of conservative ...

A profile of Brad Ashton, the prolific comedy writer who has been scripting jokes for TV shows and comedians since the 1950s.