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Academy Apologizes to Native American Actress for 1973 Oscars Abuse

Native American actress Sacheen Littlefeather has finally received some justice after the Academy formally apologized to her for its 1973 Oscars abuse. Littlefeather was humiliated after she refused the Oscar for best actor on behalf of Marlon Brando, facing a...

New York Actress Anthoula Katsimatides Runs for Office on Tiny Greek Island

Actor, writer and producer Anthoula Katsimatides announced recently that she is running for office in the birthplace of her parents -- the beautiful island of Nisyros in the Dodecanese. The New York-based actress, who has been seen on CBS television's...

‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ Actress Arrested for Shoplifting

  Actress Lainie Kazan; who starred in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” was arrested after allegedly shoplifting $180 worth of groceries from a Gelson’s store in Southern California, on Sunday. According to TMZ, Kazan, who played the role of the mother...

Greek Actress Set to Star in Solo Play in NYC

Greek-British/American actress Kathryn Hunter is gearing up for her solo play, "Kafka's Monkey," in New York City next week. The performance is being presented by Theater for a New Audience at the Baryshnikov Arts Center. The play, an adaptation of...

Betty White: Remembering the Iconic Greek-American Comedienne

Betty White, the irrepressible, iconic Greek-American comedienne, who died exactly two years ago on December 31, 2021, at the age of 99 went to enduring stardom on TV over the span of decades. Her life was amazing on many different...

Native Americans Originate From Siberia and Central Asia, DNA Study Shows

The Native American DNA (Haplogroup Q) is found to originate from Central Siberia and Central Asia, a study shows

George Zaharias and Babe Didrikson, the First Power Couple in Sports

Theodore Vetoyanis, known by his ring name of George Zaharias, was more popularly known as "The Crying Greek from Cripple Creek".

Giannis Antetokounmpo at Luxury Brand’s New York Launch

Basketball superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was among the celebrities who attended Breitling's latest launch party in New York.

What Has the United States Ever Done for Greece?

What has the United States ever done for Greece? In a country where anti-Americanism was rife until recently, the question brought heated debates. It still does. Although relations between the two countries are seemingly currently at their friendliest since the...

Global Greek Film Initiative Hosts Inaugural Event in Los Angeles

Over 100 guests attended the Global Greek Film Initiative (GGFI) Benefit Event at the Wilshire Country Club earlier in May to support new and expanding programs including the annual Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF), and raise funds. The evening...

Lisa Marie Presley, Daughter of Elvis, Dead of Cardiac Arrest

Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of Elvis Presley, was pronounced dead on Thursday, January 12th after being rushed to the hospital. Later in the evening, her mother, Priscilla Presley, made the following public announcement: “It is with a heavy heart...

Irene Cara, Singer of “Flashdance” and “Fame” Theme Songs, Dies at 63

Irene Cara, who sang two of the most iconic theme songs in movie history for Fame (1980) and Flashdance (1984), has passed away at the age of 63. The Oscar-winning singer-actress died in her Florida home on Friday, according to...

John Aniston, Jennifer’s Father, Dies at 89

Jennifer Aniston's father, John Anthony Aniston, born in Chania, Greece, passed away on Friday at the age of eighty-nine. The actress, 53, took to Instagram to pay tribute to her dad with a slew of snaps of them together over...

Jennifer Aniston on Failed Attempts to Have Children: No Regrets

Jennifer Aniston opened up about her failed attempts to get pregnant, saying she has “zero regrets” about a difficult period in her life in an exclusive interview with Allure magazine. “I was trying to get pregnant," says Aniston, of a...

Global Greek Film Initiative Launched in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF) is set to expand its mission and scope of action with an ambitious agenda under the umbrella program Global Greek Film Initiative (GGFI). LAGFF is an annual film festival that showcases new works...