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Buzz Feed
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
27 Photos Of Historical Figures When They Were Younger
Although I didn't feel this way as a kid, I can now admit that history is definitely the best subject ever. Like, I wish I kept my old history textbooks, because they'd probably be way more interesting as an adult. But in particular, there's something especially trippy about seeing old historical photos. So I've gone down a bit of a rabbit hole to find some old photos of famous historical figures — in particular, ones we only really remember as adults or older people. Today I'm gonna share those photos with you, because they're too good not to showcase. I'll start with the younger photo, we'll see if you can name them, and then I'll reveal who it is: Do you know who this is? That's former president Ronald Reagan! Here he is in 1980: I'm sure you can name this person: That's singer Whitney Houston! Here she is in 1986: This baby became a hugely famous actress. Who is it? That's actress and sex symbol Jayne Mansfield! Here she is in 1957: Who's this handsome historical figure? That's inventor Henry Ford! Here he is circa 1910: Any guesses who this is? That's singer Frank Sinatra! Here he is in 1960: Can you recognize this sweet face? That's actress Judy Garland! Here she is in 1945: This one is pretty easy. Who is this? That's actor (and EGOT winner) James Earl Jones! Here he is in 2014: Who is this figure in more recent history? That's Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates! Here he is in 2025: This one isn't too difficult either. Who is she? That's writer Agatha Christie! Here she is in 1954: Can you name this adorable young actor? That's actor James Dean! Here he is in 1955: This one is easy. Who is he? That's composer Stephen Sondheim! Here he is in 2017: Do you recognize her? That's actress Elizabeth Taylor! Here she is circa 1955: Can you name this iconic historical figure? That's scientist Marie Curie! Here she is in 1989: Who is this 3-year-old? That's singer Elvis Presley! Here he is circa 1956: Who is this young historical figure? That's philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche! Here he is circa 1890: Another baby photo! Who is this famous athlete? That's baseball star Babe Ruth! Here he is in 1930: Now, guess who this is: That's singer Celine Dion! Here she is in 2024: Before I reveal their recent photo, tell me who this historical figure is: That's former president Jimmy Carter! Here he is in 1980: Who is this adorable historical figure? That's Diana, Princess of Wales! Here she is in 1995: Can you identify this historical figure? That's actress and singer Brigitte Bardot! Here she is in 1963: Who is this ultra-handsome man? That's Clark Gable! Here he is circa 1950: Do you recognize her? That's singer Tina Turner! Here she is in 1997: Got any idea who this is? That's former president Franklin D. Roosevelt! Here he is in 1935: Everyone knows this person's name. Who is he? That's activist and politician Nelson Mandela! Here he is in 1990: Another person everybody knows. Can you guess who he is? That's inventor Steve Jobs! Here he is in 2009: Can you identify this woman before she was famous? That's actress Audrey Hepburn! Here she is in 1957: Who's sitting in this beautiful portrait? That's Girl Scouts of the USA founder Juliette Gordon Low! Here she is in 1919: Which historical figure's transformation shocked you the most? And whose younger photos do you want to see in a future post? Tell me in the comments below! And there's lots more where this came from, so check out BuzzFeed Canada on TikTok and Instagram!
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bella Ramsey Becomes First Non-Binary Person to Earn Two Emmy Nominations
Bella Ramsey is making history for the non-binary community. On Tuesday, the non-binary actor earned a nomination in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for their role in The Last of Us Season 2 — and with the nod, they become the first non-binary person to earn more than one Emmy nomination. Ramsey was first nominated in this category in 2023 for their role as Ellie in the show's first season. More from Rolling Stone The 2025 Emmy Nominations Are Here Lady Gaga Nears EGOT Status After Sports Emmy Win Nate Bargatze to Host 2025 Emmy Awards Ramsey has been very clear that gendered awards are 'very important' despite their non-binary identity. In an interview with Louis Theroux in May, the actor expressed how they wish there was 'an easy way around' honoring people who don't conform to the gender binary, 'but I think that it is really important that we have a female category and a male category.' 'I think it's so important that that's preserved, as well,' they said about ensuring women get nominated for awards. 'The recognition for women in the industry is preserved.' While Ramsey said they are OK with being included in an Actress category, the actor explained that they 'have a guttural, 'That's not quite right,' instinct [to it],' Ramsey said. 'But I just don't take it too seriously… it doesn't feel like an attack on my identity.' Also nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series are Kathy Bates for Matlock, Angela Bassett for 9-1-1, Britt Lower for Severance, Emma D'Arcy for House of the Dragon, and Keri Russell for The Diplomat. Last year, Anna Sawai took home the award for her role in Shōgun. The Last of Us earned 16 nominations this year, bringing their total to 40 nods across the two seasons. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Best 'Saturday Night Live' Characters of All Time Denzel Washington's Movies Ranked, From Worst to Best 70 Greatest Comedies of the 21st Century
CNA
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Commentary: As South Korean artistes clinch prestigious US awards, what's next for Hallyu?
Hue Park became the first South Korean to win a Tony award. Park – who co-wrote Maybe Happy Ending with long-time collaborator Will Aronson – earned trophies for best book of a musical and best original score. These wins have launched South Korean entertainment into EGOT territory. EGOT is a label reserved for artistes who have clinched major awards across the Emmys, Grammys, Oscars and Tonys. These paragons of creative and performing arts, such as Audrey Hepburn and Barbra Streisand, usually hail from the West, but South Korea has joined the fray. Parasite director Bong Joon-ho wasvthe first South Korean to win an Oscar, while opera singer Sumi Jo was the first to win a Grammy. In 2022, Squid Game's Hwang Dong-hyuk and Lee Jung-jae became the first Asians to win Emmys for best drama director and male actor respectively. It's a little strange to think of a country 'achieving' EGOT status, but South Korea's achievement is particularly fascinating in the wake of the K-wave that has swept across the world. Is Maybe Happy Ending's Tony sweep a turning point for Hallyu? Is South Korean entertainment officially 'prestige' now? SURPRISE HIT Maybe Happy Ending, a tale about two robots who find love, was first staged in Seoul in 2016. When its American adaptation debuted on Broadway in November 2024, nobody expected much. Featuring a cast of just four and a chamber orchestra, it's a relatively small production when huge ensemble casts, large orchestras and lavish sets are the norm for Broadway. The doubts went beyond the show's makeup. New original musicals rarely flourish in an environment dominated by long-running shows such as Chicago and Wicked, popular intellectual property (IP) adaptations including The Lion King and Aladdin, or jukebox musicals like MJ The Musical and Mamma Mia!. People also weren't sure what to make of an American adaptation of a South Korean musical. Were South Korean musicals even a thing? I was fortunate enough to have seen the show on Broadway earlier this year. I thoroughly loved it – lead actor Darren Criss and company were impressively capable, and the music effectively evoked big emotions without blaring sounds. In an entertainment landscape dominated by too many overfamiliar IPs, Maybe Happy Ending also offers a truly unique story, one that hits audiences in the heart again and again throughout its short 90-minute runtime. No wonder it became a surprise runaway hit, largely through word-of-mouth among theatre fans and on social media. Long after I left the theatre, I found myself ruminating on what the show represents in a fast-growing but still ambiguous space: the intersection of Western and South Korean arts and entertainment. A K-POP INVASION? Since Psy's Gangnam Style crossed 1 billion views on YouTube in 2012, the 'K-pop invasion' has been widely discussed, echoing the British invasion of the 60s that stamped UK bands into American consciousness. It's only been ramping up since, with K-pop groups appearing at major Western music awards and festivals, and more South Korean TV and film productions finding audiences and acclaim in North America and Europe. For anyone only paying attention to the Western side of the fence, the grass does seem to be getting more and more Korean. However, this intrusion hasn't been one-way. As much as the West is getting influenced by South Korea, South Korea has also been getting more Westernised. It's a well-known fact that big K-pop academies and training schools use Western entertainers like Beyonce and Tinashe as models in their training programmes. More and more, we see Korean actors picking up English to broaden their horizons, as Park Seo-joon and Lee Jung-jae recently did to appear in big Marvel and Star Wars projects respectively. The Korean theatre scene has seen an influx of modern Western works over the last few years, including contemporary favourites such as Hadestown. The Korean production of Chicago in particular has been lauded for creative choreography and performance variations, winning over Western theatre fans online. Instead of holding the Broadway or Hollywood iterations up as the gold standard, many outright declare the Korean productions superior. WHEN COMPETITION TURNS INTO COLLABORATION With all this in view, the partnership behind Maybe Happy Ending seems like the next natural step. Park and Aronson stated that Maybe Happy Ending was developed as both a South Korean and US production concurrently from the very beginning. Perhaps this is where Hallyu is going next – not just a visitor carving out its own space in Western arts and culture, but a full-fledged collaborator. This may have started out with South Korea studios and labels training and developing more Westernised idols for mass market appeal, but the trend has taken on a life of its own. For instance, Blackpink could be classed as one such K-pop group, with three out of four members already fluent in English before being recruited into the group. But now, all three are becoming 'Western' artistes in a completely different way. In recent months, Lisa appeared in the latest season of popular TV series The White Lotus, Jennie performed as a solo artiste at Coachella, and Rose saw monumental success with her viral English-language hit Apt (a collaboration with US singer Bruno Mars). They're not just K-pop idols singing their discography in English – a strategy that failed for the Wonder Girls when they attempted to enter the US market 15 years ago. Their creative offerings are fundamentally more rooted in Western sensibilities. A colleague recently noted that whenever Jennie's songs come up on the radio, she can't distinguish between her music and that of other Western pop stars. Of course, there are dangers to an overwhelming cultural hegemony. South Korean artistes shouldn't be pressured to start creating 'Western art' to survive or find success, and vice versa for Western artistes. However, the opening up of new avenues for cross-cultural collaboration is exciting in its own right, especially when it produces gems such as Maybe Happy Ending. Perhaps the real danger in this day and age is attempting to identify anything as purely American or South Korean.
San Francisco Chronicle
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Jennifer Hudson will headline the Whitney Houston estate's fourth annual Legacy of Love Gala
NEW YORK (AP) — No one could replace the inimitable talent that was Whitney Houston. But when you need someone to sing her timeless tracks, the great EGOT (that's Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winner) Jennifer Hudson has proven time and time again that she's up for the job. Hudson will headline the fourth annual Whitney Houston Legacy of Love gala on Aug. 9, presented by The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation and Primary Wave Music. The event, held at the St. Regis Hotel in Atlanta on what would have been Houston's 62nd birthday, doubles as a celebration of 40 years since the launch of her career. Houston's self-titled debut album was released in 1985. The Legacy of Love gala will benefit the late singer's foundation aimed at helping young people. A grant will also be awarded to the Los Angeles-based Kids in the Spotlight, an organization that seeks to heal and empower children through storytelling and filmmaking. Houston founded the Whitney Houston Foundation for Children in 1989 with the goal of empowering youth, providing resources to unhoused children, giving out college scholarships, and raising funds for charities like the Children's Defense Fund and St. Jude Children's Research. A charity auction will raise money for the foundation, which is now called the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation. Other performers include R&B singer-songwriter Meli'sa Morgan and Jimmy Avance. The gala will also feature a preview performance of the upcoming orchestral tour, 'The Voice of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration,' conducted by William R. Langley. 'This year marks Whitney's fortieth anniversary and our fourth Annual Legacy of Love Gala and we are delighted how the foundation has developed and expanded over the past four years,' co-host Pat Houston said in a statement. She is Houston's sister-in-law and the executor of her estate. Houston died in February 2012 at age 48. 'Though Whitney is known worldwide for her exemplary talent in music and entertainment, one of the things she loved more than anything was supporting children and our youth. She always reached back to various communities globally."
Hamilton Spectator
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Jennifer Hudson will headline the Whitney Houston estate's fourth annual Legacy of Love Gala
NEW YORK (AP) — No one could replace the inimitable talent that was Whitney Houston. But when you need someone to sing her timeless tracks, the great EGOT (that's Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winner) Jennifer Hudson has proven time and time again that she's up for the job. Hudson will headline the fourth annual Whitney Houston Legacy of Love gala on Aug. 9, presented by The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation and Primary Wave Music. The event, held at the St. Regis Hotel in Atlanta on what would have been Houston's 62nd birthday, doubles as a celebration of 40 years since the launch of her career. Houston's self-titled debut album was released in 1985. The Legacy of Love gala will benefit the late singer's foundation aimed at helping young people. A grant will also be awarded to the Los Angeles-based Kids in the Spotlight, an organization that seeks to heal and empower children through storytelling and filmmaking. Houston founded the Whitney Houston Foundation for Children in 1989 with the goal of empowering youth, providing resources to unhoused children, giving out college scholarships, and raising funds for charities like the Children's Defense Fund and St. Jude Children's Research. A charity auction will raise money for the foundation, which is now called the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation. Other performers include R&B singer-songwriter Meli'sa Morgan and Jimmy Avance. The gala will also feature a preview performance of the upcoming orchestral tour, 'The Voice of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration,' conducted by William R. Langley. 'This year marks Whitney's fortieth anniversary and our fourth Annual Legacy of Love Gala and we are delighted how the foundation has developed and expanded over the past four years,' co-host Pat Houston said in a statement. She is Houston's sister-in-law and the executor of her estate. Houston died in February 2012 at age 48. 'Though Whitney is known worldwide for her exemplary talent in music and entertainment, one of the things she loved more than anything was supporting children and our youth. She always reached back to various communities globally.' In addition to Pat Houston, the gala will be hosted by Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier. Clive Davis, CCO of Sony Music, is honorary chair.
