"It's a Wonderful Life" premiered over 70 years ago, and since then Frank Capra's holiday classic has been reigniting the spirit of the season in audiences for generations. Here's a look behind the scenes of the uplifting film that has stood the test of time.
Tennessee Williams was born today in 1911. To celebrate the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival, which is currently underway, we’re touring some of his favorite spots in the city he called "his spiritual home."
Seattle Seahawks Derrick Coleman may be sidelined because of injury this Super Bowl Sunday, but the first deaf offensive player in the NFL is still a champ on and off the field.
Actor Eddie Redmayne talks about taking on the formidable role of playing Stephen Hawking in "The Theory of Everything." Upon first meeting Hawking, the actor was overwhelmed in the presence of his genius. Luckily, it got better from there. . .
Just in time for Halloween, Tina Teeter from the Syfy docu-series “Town of the Living Dead” shares her tips on all things zombie from playing undead to mixing up a perfect batch of zombie guts (hint: chocolate syrup and coffee grounds.)
We follow him on Twitter, like him (a lot) on Facebook, and when Bio spoke to the coolest astronaut in the universe, it was more thumbs up for the good Colonel and his new book, "You Are Here," which shows us the world from space and how that view can help all of us become better humans.
Twenty years ago today, a bunch of 20-somethings hooked us with their sitcom charm, coffee house banter and trend-setting hair-do's ...ahhh the '90s...
The director who flipped the script on moviemaking with his low-budget indie smash "Clerks" is at it again with “Tusk,” a horror comedy about a guy who turns another guy into a walrus. Yes, a walrus. . .
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Director Brian Knappenberger discusses his documentary about the pioneering Internet activist who took his own life.
He was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to death in Arkansas as part of the infamous West Memphis Three case. She was a landscape architect in New York City compelled to write him. Worlds apart, their improbable love story began with a letter.
After surviving over a decade in Ariel Castro’s house of horrors, Michelle Knight shares details of her new life and sends an inspiring message we should all take to heart.
The 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' star and Old Spice He-Man opens up about being a dad, his new memoir 'Manhood,' and what he (and maybe every other man) wants for Father's Day...
We take a look back at the life of groundbreaking actress and activist Ruby Dee who died yesterday at the age of 91.
In our continuing celebration of Black History month, we spotlight the Civil Rights foot soldiers whose sacrifices helped make the dream of equality in America a reality.
On the 25th anniversary of his death, take a look at indie film icon John Cassavetes, as seen through the lens of his producer, legendary photographer Sam Shaw.
On the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, civil rights pioneer John Lewis, the only surviving speaker from the March, reflects on that historic day in 1963.
Legendary blues guitarist Buddy Guy turns 77 today with the release of his new album 'Rhythm & Blues.' BIO.com talked with the guitar legend about his blues-infused life and influential music career.
To celebrate Nelson Mandela's 95th birthday, BIO.com asked artist Ashish Patel to create a moving portrait of the beloved Nobel Peace Prize Winner using some of his most inspiring quotes.
In the world of organized crime, gangster James “Whitey” Bulger is among the most notorious. We caught up with journalist T.J. English, author of 'Whitey’s Payback and Other True Stories,' to get his take on Bulger’s life of crime and how he thinks this wise guy’s final chapter will play out.
This Sunday, Johnny Depp turns 50! Could it be?! It seems like just yesterday that the brooding bad boy made our teen hearts flutter as undercover cop Tom Hanson on 21 Jump Street. But it wasn’t long before Johnny bucked his teen idoldom to take...
Every year on June 1, we remember the late, great Marilyn Monroe's birthday. Although it's been over half a century since her tragic death, Marilyn's legend and iconic image lives on. But behind that "Marilyn Monroe," the Hollywood creation, there was...
Blair from "The Facts of Life" turns 50 today! We celebrated with a festive Q&A.
On her 80th birthday, we talked to the TV legend about her life, career and her tribute to the daughter she lost to cancer.
Today the world is celebrating the super suave British spy who needs only one introduction: Bond…James Bond. Yes, it’s Global James Bond Day which marks the 50th anniversary of Dr. No, the very first 007 film, and is also the much-hyped lead...