#fame

Miscellaneous | Local Flavor

Prisoners of Fame: Falcon Lair, Rudolph Valentino, Doris Duke, and the Cult of Celebrity Death | Lost Landmarks | Departures

In the 1920s, Hollywood heartthrob Rudolph Valentino retreated behind the walls of his estate, Falcon Lair, until his flame was snuffed out by his own self-destruction. Falcon Lair is proof that all that glitters is not gold.

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

How do young stars deal with sudden fame? - LA Times

That was him once — on your soda cup, at your newsstand, stuck on the side of your bus.

History | History

15 Last Survivors of Famous Events | Mental Floss

Here are 15 people who not only made history, but got to tell the tale for decades. No matter how many people are involved in an important event, one of them has to be the last to leave this earth. Here are 15 people who not only made history, but got to tell the tale for decades to come.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links!

What happens when you accidentally become internet famous?

Wondered why #Alexfromtarget was trending this morning? It’s because someone posted a picture of someone called Alex working at Target. Confused? Welcome to accidental internet fame