As we get ready for the Kentucky Derby, we take our (very fancy) hats off to some of the people who’ve made the Bluegrass State proud.

• By Josh Mapes
  May 2, 2014

Lady Bird Johnson died on July 11th, 2007, leaving behind a legacy of conservation and beautification. A Texas native, she always had a love of the outdoors, and protecting the natural landscape became her primary cause as First Lady. Though she was a...

• By Josh Mapes
  Jul 11, 2012

On June 22nd, 1969, Judy Garland died from an overdose of barbiturates in her London hotel, just weeks after she'd celebrated her 47th Birthday. Though Judy Garland's professional triumphs are why so many fans still watch her films and listen to her...

• By Josh Mapes
  Jun 22, 2012

Any great soap opera needs a great villain. While viewers may identify more with the protagonist, the villains in a serial drama always spice things up, cause trouble, and make it more fun to watch. From tongue lashings to catfights, underhanded tricks...

• By Josh Mapes
  Jun 13, 2012

This Sunday, the 66th Annual Tony Awards will honor the best in Broadway Theater. Actress Tracie Bennett is considered a front runner for playing Judy Garland in End of the Rainbow, a fictionalized account of the last days of Judy's life. The day of...

• By Josh Mapes
  Jun 8, 2012

Born on June 1, 1926, Marilyn Monroe still fascinates the public almost a century later. Within the last year, her life was the subject of the movie My Week with Marilyn, as well as NBC's television drama, Smash, which revolves around the creation of...

• By Josh Mapes
  Jun 1, 2012

Tomorrow, mothers in the United States will receive phone calls, candy, and homemade art projects.  It's the one day a year they'll hopefully get to sit back, put up their feet, and enjoy a little rest and relaxation as their children try to show...

• By Josh Mapes
  May 12, 2012

While dogs may be considered "man's best friend," the horse and the myriad of legends surrounding it have held a special place in the hearts of humans throughout the centuries. Whether used in battle, in competition, or simply for transportation, horses...

• By Josh Mapes
  May 3, 2012

Barbra Streisand, the best-selling female recording artist in the United States and winner of the Academy Award for Best Actress, celebrates her 70th birthday today. Born in Brooklyn in 1942, she commuted into Manhattan to study acting in her early teens...

• By Josh Mapes
  Apr 24, 2012

The rivalry between basketball legends Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Larry Bird first garnered national attention during the 1979 NCAA National Championship. Johnson led Michigan State to victory, defeating Bird and Indiana State in the highest rated college...

• By Josh Mapes
  Apr 12, 2012

Tonight the revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera Evita opens on Broadway, starring Ricky Martin and Elena Roger. Based on the life of Eva Peron, first lady of Argentina, the musical originated in London's West End in 1978, and is...

• By Josh Mapes
  Apr 5, 2012

BIO runs down its lineup of some of the great players and movies in the history of National Pastime.

• By Josh Mapes
  Apr 4, 2012

During the time when women were fighting for the right to vote in the United States, Martha Graham began to study dance when she was well into her 20s. Though she was shorter and older than other dancers, she used her body in an athletic and modern way...

• By Josh Mapes
  Mar 22, 2012

On March 15, 1972, The Godfather opened in New York City, restoring the public’s fascination with the Mafia and organized crime. Mobster movies of the 1930s, such as Scarface (1932) and The Public Enemy (1931), were popular at the time of their...

• By Josh Mapes
  Mar 15, 2012

Saturday, March 3, 2012, marks the 125th anniversary of Helen Keller meeting Anne Sullivan, the "miracle worker", who would change her life and set her on the path toward becoming one of the most remarkable women of all time.   Struck by what's believed...

• By Josh Mapes
  Mar 2, 2012

Glenn Close's performance as Albert Nobbs—a 19th century Irish woman who lives as a man in order to gain access to greater opportunity—is one of the standout performances of 2011, and has made her a frontrunner for the Best Actress Academy...

• By Josh Mapes
  Feb 24, 2012

Whether it's Chariots of Fire, Raging Bull or Brian's Song, the best sports movies are often based on true stories. Films that showcase athletes using their strength, working with teammates, and beating the odds to achieve greatness never fail to make...

• By Josh Mapes
  Feb 2, 2012